Shade basins and bluegills

Shade basins and bluegills

One stretch of shoreline feels lifeless, and then, suddenly, a shaded weed edge comes alive with steady bites or faint rings on the surface reveal fish feeding just below. The difference is simply being in the right place. Bluegills have always been a favorite of mine. Like many anglers, they were one of the first fish I ever targeted, and they remain near the top of the list today. Light tackle, steady action, and consistent opportunity make th…