bluegil imitating lures 2025
rowyourboat reply :
specifically fishing around grass and docks, what lures do you guys use to imitate bluegils?
Shane J reply :
Bluegil colored swim jig with green pumpkin Baby Craw trailer!
Big Bait Fishing reply :
use a Jerry Rago blue gill swimbait !!!!
hookset on 3 reply :
I like to swim the Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog in tilapia or prime rib color. I use an Owner sled head which is perfectly balanced an does not roll over on the retrieve.
BassThumb reply :
Spinnerbaits and swimjigs.
Vinny Chase reply :
NorthStar Swim jig in "New Gill"
Vinny Chase reply :
@pgersumky
How do those compare to the MattLures series?
Pa Angler reply :
Bagley Small Fry Bream.
Tight Lines
Pa Angler
John J. reply :
i'll use the Booyah Pond Magic Spinnerbait in Pumpkin Seed Color or the BPS Nitro flash casting spoon (5 inch) in bluegill
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
Swim jigs, spinnerbaits, squarebills, other cranks, certain soft plastics. Just try to closely match the color and you're in business.
flippin and pitchin reply :
Luhr Jensen Speed Trap in Bluegill pattern.
catchnm reply :
QuoteSwim jigs, spinnerbaits, squarebills, other cranks, certain soft plastics. Just try to closely match the color and you're in business.
There ya go.
soccplayer07 reply :
QuoteNorthStar Swim jig in "New Gill"
absolutely deadly! add a rage chunk trailer and you're in business!!!
crankbait2009 reply :
QuoteI like to swim the Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog in tilapia or prime rib color. I use an Owner sled head which is perfectly balanced an does not roll over on the retrieve.
hookset on 3 - where do you get those sled heads? i searched a few places and came up empty (tackle warehouse, bps, dicks and cabelas)
SausageFingers23 reply :
Bluegill Blade Runner swim jig with a watermelon jelly paca chunk trailer
Primus reply :
See Matt Lures who has hard & soft swimbaits that are as close to a Bluegill as an artificial bait can get. His new U2 Ultimate Gill looks like it's going to be another great lure in an already impressive line-up.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
Quote@pgersumkyHow do those compare to the MattLures series?
It's better swimming , Matt's is better for bed fishing which I don't and never will do . In the water , the Rago gill looks awe some and runs good at slow speed retrieves .. 
Mattlures reply :
Peter you will have to check out my new one. It swims sooooo much better.
hookingem reply :
Another vote for the swim jig here.
WRB reply :
Quotespecifically fishing around grass and docks, what lures do you guys use to imitate bluegils?
When you say grass are you asking about fishing the weed line or fishing open pockets? Docks; fishing the edges or under them?
It takes different lures and presentations to fish in cover or under it then fishing the edges.
If the bass are specifically targeting bluegill, green sunfish or crappie then the profile of the lure is important along with erratic swimming motion.
Edges; parallel swimming shallow running lipless or square bill crank baits and spinner baits are good choices. Soft plastic bluegill swim baits works great if toothy fish like pike and pickerel don't destroy them.
In or under cover; soft plastics like bluegill color beavers/creatures, grubs fished on jigs or pegged T-rigged work well.
Tom
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Mattlures still leads the pack in the bluegill area, bar none.
As was mentioned, the new U2's look delicious.
J_Pearson reply :
I just saw the pics of those U2 gills and they're ridiculously impressive looking! From the text description, they sound like they're even improved from the original Ultimate gill. Matt makes astonishing baits!
I'm ordering at least one, most likely two of the U2's..and was wondering if the flat tail would be suitable for swimming as well as bed fishing, or if I'd be wise to invest in multiple models.
Thanks,
JP
Mattlures reply :
The flat tail does not swim. Think of it as a very realistic jig
dwtaylor reply :
I would try a swim jig or spinnerbait. There are many different companies that have great 'gill imitations. Another possibility for an imitator is the Jackall Giron. This bait will turn 180 degrees when you stop it after a jerk. This almost always will catch followers.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
QuotePeter you will have to check out my new one. It swims sooooo much better.
haven't checked those out yet , gonna do it right now !!! ;D
Big Bait Fishing reply :
look nice !!! so Matt , you say they swim great ? gonna have to get some , you gonna go to to Fred hall show in long beach ????
Mattlures reply :
I have never been to the long beach FH. I have gone to the Del Mar FH and I havent been impressed with it for a long time. It used to be great with lots of good deals and tons of stuff. Not so much anymore. As for selling there, no the booth's are very expencive and a vendor has to sell alot of product just to get even.
Niagaraguy reply :
Check out the lineup of bluegill baits from Koppers Live Target. Grant has cranks,wake bait ,and trap style Bluegills
http://livetargetlures.com/index.php
eyedabassman reply :
QuoteNorthStar Swim jig in "New Gill"
I will second this! You could put a hot dog on as a trailer and catch bass, that how good these jigs are! NorthStar has some great colors and the gill color is second to none, a killer in the sping and in the summer I go a heavy jig around deep weedlines.! I gave my other jigs away and I am sold on the NorthStar!
J_Pearson reply :
QuoteThe flat tail does not swim. Think of it as a very realistic jig
Awesome, thank you sir
JP
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