I am glad bluegill are fried and not worshiped, says author John Tertuliani. The statement summarizes well, the intent of Catching Bluegill. Tertuliani makes no excuses, the only thing he enjoys more than catching bluegill, is eating them. Success in fishing, no matter species, requires more skill than luck. Bluegill are too often misunderstood by anglers who think of them as nothing more than a pond of stunted beggars. Catching big bluegill is no less difficult than catching any other species. Finding them is the key. Tertuliani describes in detail what makes ideal habitat and the best ways to find the bluegill in any season. He makes a strong effort to instruct the reader in all forms of tackle. He explains everything from live worms to dry flies. Proven methods no matter how you fish, is the legitimate platform for the book. Tertuliani is an obvious expert on tackle, especially hook design, but he appears to have an even greater understanding of fishing with kids. If you have kids or grandkids, Chapter 7 alone is worth the price of the book. With more than 160 photos, Catching Bluegill offers much to the panfish angler. Whether you are a confident angler or just starting out, catching bluegill and other species of sunfish will become easy if you follow the methods described in the book. Learn what a biologist knows about catching bluegill, proven methods no matter how you fish.
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The first fish John Tertuliani caught was a bluegill. He has caught many more since. His childhood passion for the outdoors led to a career that has allowed him to work with game species ranging from coho salmon to striped bass. Even so, his passion for this tasty sunfish continues to grow.
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Great Fishing Book,
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First of all this is a very nice book physically. I like the binding, the paper texture, and the B&W pictures are good. Also, my copy arrived autographed by the author. Very cool!This may be the best fishing book I've ever read. Others either A) make fishing seem like rocket science (**cough-cough**In-Fisherman**cough-cough**) or B) are obviously selling something. You'll find none of this in "Catching Bluegill". "Catching Bluegill" keeps it simple. Down-to-earth, easy-to-follow advice. Exactly what I'm looking for in a fishing book. The best recommendation I can give the book is that after reading it I was able to go to a new lake, quickly identify prime bluegill country and proceed to catch the biggest gills I've ever caught (and redear too). Thanks Mr Tertuliani!
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a really good book on my favorite gamefish,
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I know...panfish as gamefish..this guy is nuts. But it's true - I don't fish for panfish just becuase others aren't biting, I really do prefer to catch these tiny fighters. On a 3wt flyrod, on a spincast ultralight with 4lb test...these little fish are a ball!This book covers all the basics of a species far too many (probably) take for granted. It's a good primer for a lot of different ways to catch blugill...but it's also a nice refresher when you want to experiment a bit. I think it's added to my enjoyment of fishing, which really is the best thing I say about it.
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