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  • Bluegill a Fun Sport Fish

    Florida FWC|Updated Jul 1, 2022

    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission want to invite you to just go fish! Here's a great suggestion for that youngster, or even the experienced pro, that will provide hours of fun. Featured Fish: Bluegill Size: This is one of the smallest of our popular game fish. The state record is 2.95 pounds. The Big Catch minimum qualifying sizes are 10" or 1.0 pound (see BigCatchFlorida.com). Appearance: The bluegill is easily identified by the black spot on the gill...

  • Bass Fishing? Try the Classic Plastic Worm

    Florida FWC|Updated Oct 10, 2021

    The more things change, the more they stay the same! One result from the TrophyCatch Hall of Fame 100 survey not shown above is that the plastic worm caught more HOF bass than any other lure! Despite newer lures and the fact that bass have been seeing plastic worms for over 150 years, the plastic worm is still a top bass producer. And for good reason. First, worms are easily rigged weedless, letting you reach bass a crankbait can't touch. They're also fairly economical, so whe...