How long after ice out do you start bluegill fishing?

[Huntin Horseman]

How long do you guys wait after ice out to start after the panfish again?Usually I don't start till NBA playoff time, thats when T.V. is boring and the fish are on their beds at night,Shane

[Big Al]

I've been out in my float tube with ice still on the lake. When it's that early I target them in the same places I ice fish with the same type of presentation and usually clean up. As the water warms I usually find the fish moving progressively shallower as the weeds green up.

[Tattoo Mike]

Ice out is ok I usually fish for eyes then though. Baysof lakes that warm quick are good spots for early spring. I get my biggest gills (other than durring winter) right after the bass spawn, off of the bass beds.

[mich buckmaster]

We fish right at first ice out, just make sure you are careful with the boat for any floating ice. We also use the same presentation as ice fishing.

[Hamilton Reef]

24 hours

[DaveW731]

Immediately, if not sooner

[sfw1960]

I didn't know you were supposed to quit......:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Crappieman]

BINGO,SFW1960 has the correct answer.;)

[Can't Touch This]

Obviously year round is the time to fish for them. BUt, the best gill fishing, is usually around late may- early june when the bulls come on their beds, then you really start to get the HUGE bull gills. I reeber last year on kent, i think around momorial day, we NAILED the bulls. I think this year, it will be more around early-late june, ususally, it's momorial day.

[sfw1960]

Originally posted by Crappieman
BINGO,SFW1960 has the correct answer.;)
Crappieman ,Thanks!!!
I guess some folks can't seem to find the "bulls" all year round... hehehehe!
Keep poundin' them DawGs!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:

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