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Bluegill and Panfish checklist · Cooler

Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler for Tennessee Bluegill and Panfish Fishing

Fillets on ice on the way home.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler is on the bluegill and panfish checklist

Fillets on ice on the way home.

CoolerIgloo Playmate 16 qt coolerFillets on ice on the way home.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list

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How it is used here

Using a cooler like this on Tennessee water

Comfort gear is what keeps you fishing when the weather turns, which in Tennessee is often: 95 degrees on a boat deck in July, 50 degree water in the tailwaters year round, and sun off the water all day. A cooler, sun protection and the right footwear are the difference between a six hour day and a two hour one.

The tailwaters are the special case. The Clinch, South Holston, Watauga and Caney Fork are cold in every month, so waders and a wading belt are safety gear there, not comfort gear.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler

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 Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler is on the bluegill and panfish checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler 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 coolers on the Tennessee checklists

CoolerColeman 48 qt coolerA 20 lb blue needs a real cooler.Why it is on the list →CoolerSoft cooler, 20 canFits behind the seat and keeps lunch cold on a 5-hour float.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler questions

What is the Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler for?

Fillets on ice on the way home. It is the cooler 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 Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler good for in Tennessee?

The bluegill and panfish checklist covers bluegill, redear sunfish, sunfish, rock bass. Comfort gear is what keeps you fishing when the weather turns, which in Tennessee is often: 95 degrees on a boat deck in July, 50 degree water in the tailwaters year round, and sun off the water all day.

Where would I use the Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler?

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 Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler?

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 cooler for other fishing?

Yes: Coleman 48 qt cooler on the catfish list; Soft cooler, 20 can on the kayak and float trip list.

How much does the Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler 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 Igloo Playmate 16 qt cooler 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

Every guide and charter on this site is listed by the water they run, so you can call the captain direct. Licences, limits and the state record list are one click away too.

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