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Bluegill and Panfish checklist · Bucket

Frabill cricket cage for Tennessee Bluegill and Panfish Fishing

Crickets stay alive and you can shake one out at a time.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Frabill cricket cage is on the bluegill and panfish checklist

Crickets stay alive and you can shake one out at a time.

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How it is used here

Using a bucket like this on Tennessee water

The tools on a checklist are the things that make a trip go smoothly rather than catch fish on their own: a net that lands a bass without breaking the line, pliers that get a treble hook out of a catfish, a light for the evening bite on Kentucky Lake, a cart that gets a cooler down a carry-in bank access. None of them is exciting and all of them get used every trip.

Buy the simple version. A rubber net, a pair of long nose pliers with a cutter and a headlamp cover nearly every situation on Tennessee water.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Frabill cricket cage

Where to use itBarren ForkPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork.See the spots →Where to use itBarren Fork RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork River.See the spots →Where to use itBuffalo RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Buffalo River.See the spots →Where to use itCalf Killer RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Calf Killer River.See the spots →Where to use itCenter Hill LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Center Hill Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCherokee LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cherokee Lake.See the spots →

The Frabill cricket cage is on the bluegill and panfish checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Frabill cricket cage pairs with on the bluegill and panfish list

The rest of the bluegill and panfish checklist, each with its own page.

ComboZebco 33 spincast comboThe rod and reel most Tennessee anglers started on. Works.Why it is on the list →RodUgly Stik Elite ultralight spinning rodMakes a half-pound bluegill feel like a fish.Why it is on the list →LineBerkley Trilene XL, 4 lbLight line casts a split shot and a cricket without a weight.Why it is on the list →HooksEagle Claw Aberdeen hooks, size 6 and 8Long shank so you can get it back out of a small mouth.Why it is on the list →WeightsWater Gremlin removable split shotOne or two shot a foot above the hook.Why it is on the list →FloatsThill Mini Shy Bite floatsSmall enough that a bluegill can pull it under.Why it is on the list →
All 10 items

Same job, other fishing

Other buckets on the Tennessee checklists

Bucket5 gallon bucket with a seat lidBait, catch and a seat in one.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Frabill cricket cage questions

What is the Frabill cricket cage for?

Crickets stay alive and you can shake one out at a time. It is the bucket on the bluegill and panfish checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.

Which fish is the Frabill cricket cage good for in Tennessee?

The bluegill and panfish checklist covers bluegill, redear sunfish, sunfish, rock bass. The tools on a checklist are the things that make a trip go smoothly rather than catch fish on their own: a net that lands a bass without breaking the line, pliers that get a treble hook out of a catfish, a light for the evening bite on Kentucky Lake, a cart that gets a cooler down a carry-in bank access.

Where would I use the Frabill cricket cage?

On the Tennessee water that holds bluegill and panfish: Barren Fork, Barren Fork River, Buffalo River, Calf Killer River among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.

What goes with the Frabill cricket cage?

The rest of the bluegill and panfish checklist, starting with Zebco 33 spincast combo, Ugly Stik Elite ultralight spinning rod, Berkley Trilene XL, 4 lb. The checklist page has all 10 items.

Is there a different bucket for other fishing?

Yes: 5 gallon bucket with a seat lid on the bank and pier fishing list.

How much does the Frabill cricket cage cost?

The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.

Can I buy the Frabill cricket cage in Tennessee instead?

Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.

Is this an affiliate link?

Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.

Do I need a licence to use it?

Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.

Keep going

More Tennessee water, and who fishes it

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