Panfish
Bluegill Fishing in Indiana
Bluegill and other sunfish (bream) are the classic first fish, nesting in shallow colonies in late spring and taking tiny poppers on the surface.
Best Months: May to Aug
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Bluegill
2 picks for October.
Crappie Jig 1/32 to 1/8 oz
LureJig
Shop This LureNightcrawlers Whole or half
BaitLive Bait
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Rod & Reel
Bluegill Setup
Bluegill
Fly 7.5 to 8 ft 3 or 4 wt rod, floating line, foam spiders and small poppers.
Spin / Cast 5 ft ultralight spinning rod, 1000 reel, 4 lb line with a small bobber.
Indiana
Where to Catch Bluegill
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Recommended
Gear for Bluegill
Fly Lines
RIO Bass Fly Line
A short, aggressive head that turns over wind-resistant poppers and bass bugs.
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Echo Base Fly Rod Kit
An affordable starter kit with rod, reel, line, and case.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight Spinning Combo
Light enough to feel crappie bites and cast small spinners for trout.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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Bass Popper Assortment
Cork and foam poppers for summer topwater on the fly rod.
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