Comparing Bluegill Bass Baits vs. Live Bluegill Underwater

New June 18, 2026 6 views
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In this video, Wired2fish staffer Kobie Koenig tests a variety of bluegill imitating baits through schools of live bluegill to see how they compare to the real thing. Similar to a previous Wired2fish video comparing crawfish baits to live crawfish (https://wired2.fish/3JuL3CV), Koenig runs through a dozen lures, some ultra-realistic, and some just proven fish catchers over time.

TACKLE USED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE (retail links)
01:07 Lunkerhunt Impact Double Willow Spinnerbait: https://wired2.fish/38hPspG
01:55 Catch Co. Baby Bull Shad: https://wired2.fish/41viPzf-
02:25 Storm Largo Shad: https://wired2.fish/34e6BiS
• VMC Hybrid Swimbait Jig: https://wired2.fish/3Zq7NZW
02:55 Jackall Gantarel Swimbait : https://wired2.fish/3SM1Ft1
03:50 Megabass Vatalion 190 Swimbait: https://wired2.fish/3kK2vd7
04:45 13 Fishing – Coalition Bait Co The Gill Swimbait: https://wired2.fish/3sZTAFA
05:30 Savage Gear 3D Bluegill: https://wired2.fish/3J4ZptR
06:18 Berkley PowerBait Gilly Swimbait: https://wired2.fish/3EQrm5V
07:05 Z-Man Big Blade ChatterBait: https://wired2.fish/3SGuas1
• Z-Man RaZor ShadZ Swimbait: https://wired2.fish/2VfNSjX
08:00 Terminator Heavy Duty Swim jig: https://wired2.fish/2N8jh56
• 13 Fishing Churro Swimbait: https://wired2.fish/3wfYyjJ
08:55 Duel Hardcore MR 60 Crankbait: https://wired2.fish/3m9CKmR
09:55 Duel Hardcore Flash’n Vibe Lipless Crankbait: https://wired2.fish/3ZcYrkP

Koenig emphasizes that the odd bait out may be the one that catches the most fish. He notes that sometimes it’s not just about how realistic a bait looks, but also about the flash, vibration, and movement it creates in the water.

Overall, this video is a great resource for anglers looking to imitate bluegills when fishing. With a variety of baits tested, viewers can see firsthand which ones look the most realistic and have the best action in the water. By imitating bluegills, anglers can attract predatory fish like bass that feed on them.

TACKLE BAG (retail links)
• Plano A-Series 2.0 Backpack: https://wired2.fish/2JQju8

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