06-29-2014, 05:31 AM
[quote doggonefishin]UL is a great place for jumbo bluegills, maybe one of the best in the state. However, you have probably missed the peak of the action there for the year. Nevertheless, you should still be able to get some fishing around docks, weedbeds, and even rocky structure with a small jig tipped with worm. Use a bobber that allows detection of light strikes.
As was noted, the bluegills have no advisories on them there and are quite tasty.[/quote]
Well, actually the current Utah record bluegill comes from Mantua, and - um, er - that's up North of course. [cool] (always making mischief, that's what Coyote's do!)
You got the tips on tipping. Small is good, gills don't have big mouths, and though they can be aggressive, they can also be rather timid and finicky. BUT - that said - they are also competitive, and if there's a bunch of them - one might rush your bait to beat another out, just because...
But be sure - if you hook a full worm dangling off a hook, you'll see lots in nippers, and none for hookers. They'll grab the end, tug and pull off a piece. I've tried the ice-jig game, and it's done well - they can't help but suck the whole thing in. Sometimes a chase will do more than a still bait have had that with Crappie, they weren't dining in, but up for fast food.
The gulps, and various powerbait options will work. If you don't want to bother with live bait, you can also get "preserved" waxworms, mealworms, shrimp, and other such. Walleyworld carries some. Some are freeze dried.
It's not so close, but always heard good things about Pelican lake and Bluegill.
As was noted, the bluegills have no advisories on them there and are quite tasty.[/quote]
Well, actually the current Utah record bluegill comes from Mantua, and - um, er - that's up North of course. [cool] (always making mischief, that's what Coyote's do!)
You got the tips on tipping. Small is good, gills don't have big mouths, and though they can be aggressive, they can also be rather timid and finicky. BUT - that said - they are also competitive, and if there's a bunch of them - one might rush your bait to beat another out, just because...
But be sure - if you hook a full worm dangling off a hook, you'll see lots in nippers, and none for hookers. They'll grab the end, tug and pull off a piece. I've tried the ice-jig game, and it's done well - they can't help but suck the whole thing in. Sometimes a chase will do more than a still bait have had that with Crappie, they weren't dining in, but up for fast food.
The gulps, and various powerbait options will work. If you don't want to bother with live bait, you can also get "preserved" waxworms, mealworms, shrimp, and other such. Walleyworld carries some. Some are freeze dried.
It's not so close, but always heard good things about Pelican lake and Bluegill.