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Photo of a readbreast sunfish, bluegill and redear sunfish caught in Georgia.

A Guide to Southern Bream Species

January 30, 2023January 25, 2023 by Brian Grossman

We write a lot of content about bluegill fishing due to its popularity and unlimited opportunities in the South. And while many of those articles specifically reference bluegill, they actually … Read more

Categories Fishing, Bream Tags bluegill, bream, sunfish
Photo of a largemouth bass with a small bluegill in its mouth.

Which Fish Eat Bluegill, Sunfish, and Other Bream? [Answered]

January 6, 2023December 11, 2022 by Brian Grossman

When it comes to eating freshwater fish, it’s hard to beat the mild flavor of a bluegill’s flaky, white meat. But it’s not just us humans that love to eat … Read more

Categories Fishing, Bream Tags bluegill, bream, sunfish
Photo of three bluegill scaled and dressed, ready to cook.

3 Best Methods for Cleaning Bluegill and Sunfish

January 6, 2023December 7, 2022 by Brian Grossman

Bluegill and sunfish are fun to catch and make great table fare. But for years I practiced strict catch-and-release whenever I targeted bream because I felt there wasn’t enough meat … Read more

Categories Fishing, Bream Tags bluegill, bream, cleaning fish, sunfish
Photo of a small bluegill caught with a worm on a bait holding hook.

Choosing the Best Hook for Bluegill Fishing

January 6, 2023December 4, 2022 by Brian Grossman

Choosing the right hook is an important, but often overlooked aspect of bluegill fishing. It can impact your ability to set the hook, as well as how well the fish … Read more

Categories Fishing, Bream Tags bluegill, fishing hooks
Photo of a readbreast sunfish, bluegill and redear sunfish caught in Georgia.

Georgia’s Best Bream Fishing North to South [2023]

January 6, 2023November 25, 2022 by Brian Grossman

Georgia sportsmen and women are blessed to have a variety of great fishing opportunities across the state — from trout fishing in the North Georgia mountains, to salt water fishing … Read more

Categories Fishing, Bream Tags bluegill, bream, Georgia, sunfish
Big bluegill caught from a Georgia farm pond with a fly rod.

Beginner’s Guide to Bluegill Fishing

March 8, 2023November 11, 2022 by Brian Grossman

Whether you’re brand new to fishing or hoping to shake the rust off after a long winter, bluegill are the perfect fish species to target. They have high populations, are … Read more

Categories Fishing, Bream Tags bluegill, bream, sunfish
A big bluegill is being caught on a top water popper.

The Perfect Depth for Catching Bluegill

January 6, 2023November 7, 2022 by Brian Grossman

Most of the time, bluegill are pretty easy to catch. It’s what I love most about fishing for them. But every once in a while, even the bluegill won’t cooperate, … Read more

Categories Fishing, Bream Tags bluegill, fishing depth
Big Georgia bluegill caught during the summer spawn.

The Absolute Best Times to Catch Bluegill

February 6, 2023October 29, 2022 by Brian Grossman

I’m guessing that given the choice, most of us would spend a little more time fishing and a little less time working. But until I hit the winning lottery numbers, … Read more

Categories Fishing, Bream Tags bluegill, bream, sunfish
Freshly fried bluegill fillets on a plate.

Are Bluegill Good to Eat? [Answered]

February 6, 2023October 26, 2022 by Brian Grossman

There’s nothing quite like a day of catching big bluegill from your favorite fishing hole. And while I practice catch and release most days, every once in a while I … Read more

Categories Bream, Fishing Tags bluegill, bream, sunfish
Nice hand-sized bluegill caught on live bait.

The Best Bait for Bluegill: Live and Artificial

February 7, 2023October 24, 2022 by Brian Grossman

While I love catching big bass and catfish as much as anyone, it’s hard to beat a great day of bluegill fishing when the action is hot. Fortunately, bluegill fishing … Read more

Categories Fishing, Bream Tags bluegill, bream, sunfish

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