Finesse Tactics for Midwinter Bluegill

Big bluegill can be notoriously fussy during the midwinter doldrums. Jason Mitchell joins Tony Mariotti to share some tips and tactics for when bluegill requires downsizing and finesse. Big bluegills are coveted and highly desired by ice anglers but these fish can be tough to catch come midwinter when the snow piles up and the days get short. We search for giant bluegills in western Minnesota near Detroit Lakes. Tremendous area for panfish with literally hundreds of lakes to explore. We discuss classic midwinter bluegill locations when fish pull out over deeper, soft-bottom basins with heavier snowfall on top of the ice. Top presentation tips are shared for how to trigger tough fish with light line and finesse jigs. Additional insights on midwinter bite windows and how to catch fish that are not in the mood. Gear: Dead Meat Combo: https://jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/me... Clam Half Ant: https://jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/ha... Frost Mono: https://jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/mo... Vexilar: https://jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/Ve... Kdrill: https://jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/kd... Clam Plate: https://jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/cl... IceArmor Jacket: https://jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/cl... IceArmor Bibs: https://jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/cl... Ice Defense: https://jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/ic... For more exclusive content from JMO, be sure to download our new Virtual Angling app on the App Store and Google Play or check us out at https://virtualangling.com. Use Code JMO20 for 20% off an annual or semi-annual membership.