I could be wrong but from what I remember the Redears or Chinks only truly spawn one time depending on water temp. Possibly late April or May depending on the weather here in North East Texas. The Bluegills go every month of the summer from my experience. This does not mean you want catch them with the Gills. Because some males will try to cross breed with the Gills. But for true Red Ear bed action I think the first spawn is where I have had most of my luck.