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Bluegill and Panfish checklist · Jig

Trout Magnet kit for Tennessee Bluegill and Panfish Fishing

A tiny jig under a float that bluegill and shellcracker cannot leave alone.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Trout Magnet kit is on the bluegill and panfish checklist

A tiny jig under a float that bluegill and shellcracker cannot leave alone.

JigTrout Magnet kitA tiny jig under a float that bluegill and shellcracker cannot leave alone.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list

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How it is used here

Using a jig like this on Tennessee water

A lure imitates what the fish is eating, and in Tennessee that is mostly shad and bluegill in the reservoirs, crawfish on the rocky lakes and smallmouth rivers, and insects and small minnows in the trout water. The lures on each checklist are the ones that match the forage on that kind of water and have caught fish here for years, not this season’s catalogue.

Colour follows the water. Natural shad and green pumpkin in the clear highland lakes like Norris and Dale Hollow; chartreuse, white and black in the stained water of Reelfoot, Kentucky Lake’s creeks and the Cumberland. The What’s biting pages on this site say which lures are working each month.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Trout Magnet kit

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 Trout Magnet kit is on the bluegill and panfish checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Trout Magnet kit 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 jigs on the Tennessee checklists

JigBucktail jig, 1 oz, whiteTailwater stripers in the fast water below Cordell Hull and Cherokee dams.Why it is on the list →JigNorthland Fire-Ball jigs, 1/4 to 1/2 ozTip with a minnow and drag it through the tailwater eddies.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Trout Magnet kit questions

What is the Trout Magnet kit for?

A tiny jig under a float that bluegill and shellcracker cannot leave alone. It is the jig 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 Trout Magnet kit good for in Tennessee?

The bluegill and panfish checklist covers bluegill, redear sunfish, sunfish, rock bass. A lure imitates what the fish is eating, and in Tennessee that is mostly shad and bluegill in the reservoirs, crawfish on the rocky lakes and smallmouth rivers, and insects and small minnows in the trout water.

Where would I use the Trout Magnet kit?

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 Trout Magnet kit?

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 jig for other fishing?

Yes: Bucktail jig, 1 oz, white on the striper and hybrid list; Northland Fire-Ball jigs, 1/4 to 1/2 oz on the walleye and sauger list.

How much does the Trout Magnet kit 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 Trout Magnet kit 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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