Fishing a Dropshot Rig for Big Bluegill from Kayak
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- In my way to Texas I stopped of at a very special lake. The bluegill were spawning deep and this is a cool way to catch them.
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Who's disliking this? This guy is knowledgeable and helpful and his videos are tasteful. He's got a great passion for fishing and was having a blast out there catching Bluegill. Thanks for the great video, Flukemaster!
Thanks Jesse, Haters gonna hate. They probably don't even watch the video.
I'm sure you're probably right. Blows my mind how some people seem to live for negativity.
Jesse Claffee catching blue gill is definitely fun, better than catching nothing.
This is how I have been fishing crickets in the river the last few years. I completely quit using bobbers for Bluegill. I've caught my largest Bluegill with this setup. Almost 2lbs! Great video.
Great video Gene. I haven't fished for Bluegill or Crappie in so long, I need to do this sometime in the near future. I just got into kayak fishing this year and already looking for my 2nd (hopefully final) kayak. I am enjoying it immensely. Thanks for the video. Love your excitement. Had me chuckling.
Flukemaster is now the Man of Multi Species! Love it! Another super video and always learn something from each video.
Excellent video! Thanks for shaking it up with great tips on catching some blue gills...my favorite fish to eat of any fresh or salt water fish.
I never would have thought to drop shot a cricket for bluegill.
I love that you're also doing kayak fishing as well. I'm getting a new kayak, the ATAK in a couple months. Keep them coming.
Cool to see you do a bluegill video and cool technique. I've been wanting to try to dropshot for bluegill. Also, love the kayak videos. The kayak videos seem more up close and personal for some reason. After watching you and chad Hoover's kayak videos I'm gonna have to buy me a good fishing kayak as a reward for finally getting my RN soon.
I love these big bluegill videos Gene and yes, these definitely are the gills of my dreams
A good fisherman and a GA fan, a man after my own heart. GO DAWGS!
Just love your video! Thank you for explaining how you rig! I finally bought my dream kayak. An Old Town Predator XL Minn Kota. A bass boat is to large for a lady to take out for me by myself. I know that there are some that are able too! I just subscribed!
like your kayak.. looks like u have a trolling engine.. something im working on doing to my sf10t.... my question is. .did you have to register it and if u did how much was it
Heard the drag singing and laughed at you. Then I saw the size of that gill and stopped. Interesting technique, thanks for posting.
Great video,.....nothing like a nice size bluegill pullin some drag on light tackle,...Love it!!!
Cool video Gene. I rarely fish for anything other than bass but the next time my kids come with I'm going to try this
Flukemaster, I love your intro on your videos very professional ! Gratz on the new Farmhouse, and quitting your job to teach the world how to fish. Living the dream my man.Also love seeing you and the other UA-camrs (Jon B, AP, LunkersTV, and that kid named Flair or something) make videos together. You Guys should do a "UA-camr Tournament" between all of you. AP and Jon B in one boat, LunkersTV and 1Rod1Reel, and then you and Flair I guess haha. Do it MLF style, weight every legal fish caught. Losing team has to wash the other teams boats.
Gene, what causes my bait caster to backlash mid flight. it did it with a live target Koppers frog a couple times, but more times trying to throw a jitterbug
all's it is is when you cast a lure and the line is coming off the reel faster than the lure is traveling through the air. The line does not go anywhere and just gets tangled. Like the guy said above, wind can be a cause, but it is usually caused when you try to cast to hard.
A lot of times it is something as simple as raising your rod tip too soon. If you increase line friction across the guides, it makes the spool spin faster than they line is departing. A quick and easy solution is to follow the lure to the water with your rod tip.
Haven't even seen any of your vids but I'm auto subscribing for the Georgia stuff. Go Dawgs.
lol. Well go watch some brother.
+Flukemaster what kind of kayak is that
+Link Shehan I think it a hobie pro angler
Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 Kayak
Mr Jensen will catch anything that swims out of anything that floats with any kind of lure. love it classic gene
I looked at that gill as you were putting it back in the water. That would have fried up nice in my cast iron skillet. lol
Looks like a blast! can't beat kayak fishing!
great video. I like the change up to keep it interesting. you're gonna have to find a good lake near home to find some trophy gills. lol. keep up the good work. tight lines.
yeah man... what's a good sub $800 kayak? I've been looking them over for a while and I can't settle on one. I'm leaning toward the Field & Stream Shadow Caster 123 Angler. No Mirage drive but it looks like a solid boat.
Sweet! This format is awesome! glad to see something other than bass! Spice it up a little!
Question fluke? could you also use a mosquito hook for that rig? If so what size would you recommend? is a mosquito hook also a good choice for drop shoting for crappie with minnows like in the crappie video you did.
Hey Gene, need help deciding between a 13 FISHING CONCEPT A and and INCEPTION, advice? Looking at a shallow cranking setup and a general purpose/TX rig setup. Thoughts on which reel suits which setup better? Would like to try one of each reel.
I'd go inception they cast good and are cheaper plus good drag.
I've got both, and if you're on a budget the Inception is a great reel. It casts just as far as the Concept A. The Concept A has a few more bells and whistles and a little more drag, but the Inception can keep right up with it in the areas that matter. I have found that I can cast lighter 1/4oz stuff better with the Concept A without a bird nest. But besides that the Inception is a great reel.
Flukemaster! Could you by chance do an in depth video of how to really fish a frog and the set up, and all the secret techniques. I would love to really understand how to really fish a topwater frog! Thanks!
+Hayden Bute I've already got one
+Flukemaster or you could have done the simple way just making a small bunny ear knot it's the same thing by much quicker
It's not in place of your Alumacraft, but a yak ain't a bad way to get out on the water. Love my Nucanoe Frontier 12. Fun little boat, and teamed up with a trolling motor I'm good for up to 10 hours on the water with plenty of power to get around. I really enjoy your yak vids. Ok, time to get the yak on the suv and head out fishing...
I'd like to see a run-down of the equipment you used in the description section for your videos. I've never fished for bluegills this way...learned something. Video was a little shaky but enjoyed it. Thanks.
Thanks for another video Gene. Any specific way you prefer to hook the crickets? I've never used them and may want to reconsider.
nice video , I love dropshot rigs , what I can use for bait if I don't have worms or crickets for catch a bluegill ? I mean , not a live bait
Wow, those are some nice dinner plate gills.
Reminds me of the Georgia Giants my friends pond used to have.
is that a small motor along the back of your kayak?
thank you fluke for this video I'm buying a Hobie and going to start getting into it pretty good appreciate it, as far as live bait what do you like better cricket or mealworms or artificial ?
what brand is that net your using and what size hole is it.
Nice bluegill! fun video, I enjoyed it, thanks for sharing.
Hey gene if you have time or read this. I wished you would break down a topo map for bay springs lake in new site,Mississippi. I'm new at this so I'm just struggling
Bluegill are so much fun on a ultralight rod. They fight so hard when they are on beds it's crazy
Nice work on those monster bluegill
can you tell me what net your using if possible? my 7 year old just ripped his and we are looking for a good one! The ones we usually get seem to wide holes and the fish always get tangled up
Is it better to bluegill fish in murky or clear water
What kind of tires are you using
was that an omen black rod?
I've recently tried this method and caught a few nice ones. I figured out to only set the hook when you feel weight or see the line moving. Good video.
Nice vid Fluke, quick question, what size pan fish hooks you use?
Hey Gene, I just received my Blackout rod from No. 8 Tackle. I've heard many people talk about the eyes coming off of their rods. I was wondering if after having those rods for almost a year, have you had any problems with the eyes?
I love dropshotting for all fish it's my favorite set up. Those were some really nice gills!!!!!!
How deep are the bluegills normally when fishing with this rig
just before 2:56 i think there was a fish jumping just behind you.
Love the Kayak vids. Saving up for a hobie myself.
Did you bring your camera man with you??
Thanks for the tips. Great video.
Glad it was helpful!
can you paddle backwards in your yak or just forward?
What rod is that?
How much did that hobie cost.
Crappie out of the kayak is a blast as well!
hey gene ! did you notice at 2:55 there was a bass or a gill blowing up on the surface on the right of the screen lol. neat tip though
Saw that to
still there 4 years later...
Gene, my man. It's July and hot in Louisiana. Will the gills be deep on the edge? It's a reservoir lake that is super clear and deep. Thoughts?
The should be hanging around the edge of deeper drops close to the creek channels.
What were you trying to teach us?
Awesome video..thanks for all you do, and sharing the video's
Nice video thanks for the tips I love to go bluegill fishing
what type of Hobie kayak model is that friend?
I always loved fishing for Bluegill. Most of the time my Bluegill were almost 1 lb anyway. My father, his friend and I went Fly fishing for Bream/Bluegill from dusk to a bit after sunset and that's when you can catch a load of them. All of almost 1lber's.
what kind of rod and reel is that
why do the bluegills up here in Ontario have more colour? ... wish I could attach an image.
I've found that the color of the gills depend on the water color. If the water is dark the gills are dark, if it's clear or has a lot of grass then the gills have a lot of color.
Makes sense. Water was pretty clear and tons of veg.
Kudos to whoever filmed you. Must have taken a lot of patience. lol
This method is great you can also do multiple hooks/leads
What is that fishing reel?
how do you hook a cricket ??
As always great vids glad to a bass fisherman be a multifisherman cuz that's how fisherman should be.
Hey man I am also from ga what part are you from
next time you come to Texas you really need to try Fayette county lake (power plant lake).
I just got back from a 2.5 day trip and caught approximately 155 fish)
Its a small lake but a really great bass lake.
Hey Flukemaster I fish a small lake that has LOTS of bass I usually use senkos, but I want to step up my game , I know there feeding on bluegill ( swimbaits)
Great video. Of course, I am partial to the kayak fishing stuff. KBF can also stand for Kayak Bream Fishing. Just sayin'
flukemaster where can I get a kayak like your? it really nice.
Hope you have over a thousand to spend
Still a lot cheaper than a boat. :)
i like the new intros!
Good video and keep up the good work
Good video and good size gills.
Tom
Flukemaster what is a good combo for pan fish like you used in the video
I'm not too picky. I like a light action spinning rod with a small reel.
I love dropshotting for bluegill. I usually use a LFT Lures baby shad, because live bait is a PITA. Craziest bluegill I caught was on a Pop-R magnum. That one was about a pound.
How much was it ?
Need more bluegill videos
why the extra loop in the rig for the hook?
Because a big ol' bluegill is very weary. The loop prevents the fish from feeling the rod until it has the hook in its mouth.
Got it! Thanks. Keep the videos coming.
Do you ever catch bluegills for a fish fry?
Going after bluegill with a ultralight setup and micro crankbait is sooooo much fun
Hey i went bluegill fishing today too and caught one that was about 10-14 inches
man what a rig you are fishing in there..
Where you using live crickets or artificial?
live that's why he has a cricket bucket.
Is AP bassin behind the shaky camera? Lol no it's probably flair
what lake? I just bought the PA 12 and It is worth every $1 not having to paddle and fish at the same time..
Louisiana Blackwater Fly Fishing I'm jealous. I want a hobie!
Is that a 3x or 4x lowrance fish finder?
4x
what fish finder do you use on your kayak?
An Elite 4 DSI
Great vid!!
what lake is that.
where is this lake location
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THAT KAYAK
iv got a bluegill that size b4 there so much fun!! and I was using a lure for big big big!! like monester walleye
Been fishing with a Hobie PA12 this season and having a blast.
@flukemaster, I did this earlier this year for crappies! you should check out that video. such a fun way to catch em
what rod and reel do you use?
+Jacob Landry I use 13 Fishing rods and reels
Flukemaster could you be a little more specific on the rod and reel models?
when people comment great vid but the video hasn't been up long enough go watch the whole thing
This is fun with small plastics too