Thread: How to catch bluegill

Originally Posted by reggis

I need to know where and how on nolin lake or rough river lake to catch some bluegill? My 6yr old grandson will be coming down in a couple of weeks and i want him to catch some fish.

Don't know about either of those lakes, but they shouldn't be any different than any other. A 6yo isn't going to care much about size, just numbers, unless he's fished alot (or is wise beyond his years :p ) That being said ... I'd say :

(bait ... your choice)
crickets
nightcrawler pieces
wax worms
red wigglers

(locations to consider)
around boat docks
down the side of cliffs with good depth (> 15 FOW) and ledges
underwater humps with stumps
isolated large hardwood tree
main lake pockets with standing trees
(& pretty much anywhere close to the shoreline of steep banks)

(equipment)
rod/reel to match his capability to use/control
small float (w/hook & sinker setup)

If you want to, and he can cast .... Roadrunners (marabou 1/32oz) or very small Rooster Tails (in-line spinner) --- (or you could troll with them)

Stay in the shade, if & when at all possible, and lather both of you up with a good sunscreen (SPF 45+)

... luck2ya ... cp

Well said Pappy:D

Thank you pappy!