The LIVETARGET® Bluegill is as exciting to anglers with a passion for the art of crankbait fishing as it is irresistible to Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

Bluegills are common throughout Central North America. Juveniles prefer to hide in and among weed, grass, timber and subsurface structures. Few freshwater gamefish can resist the temptation of a Bluegill exposed from the security of cover. They are considered an easy catch for Bass, Walleye and Northern Pike.

Bluegill Instructions

BG57 S/M / BG70 S/M (shallow/medium dive)

The following information and instructions are provided to offer anglers an understanding of how to effectively use the lure as a tool, enhance performance and increase levels of success.

Lure vs. TARGET

The LIVETARGET Bluegill is much more than a typical lure; it is a ‘target’. Predatory gamefish hunt with a plan. They ambush and force Panfish from the security of cover and expose them to the dangers of the open water. When the prey presents itself and becomes isolated, it is no longer a baitfish, it becomes a TARGET.

Introduction

• Koppers Fishing has created a ‘Panfish style’ flat-sided crankbait with an accurate profile and the anatomical details of a ‘young of the year’ Bluegill.

• The LIVETARGET Bluegill is designed to simulate a fleeing Panfish with the same moderate ‘wiggle’ swimming action, pulse and vibration as found in nature.

Location

• Young Bluegill live in most bodies of water (lakes, rivers, reservoirs and ponds) and hide in and around cover such as weed beds, grass, vegetation stock, boulders, gravel flats, etc. They prefer shallows with quick access to deeper water for escape; ledges and drop offs are key.

Instructions

When using the LIVETARGET Bluegill, anglers must consider depth, speed and deflection;

1. Fasten the TARGET directly to the main fishing line or leader material using a ‘clinch’ or ‘loop’ knot. Do NOT use a terminal snap, as this may impede the swimming action.
2. Cast or troll the TARGET in and around heavy cover.

3. Bluegills are common throughout Central North America. Juveniles prefer to hide in and among weed, grass, timber and subsurface structures. Few freshwater gamefish can resist the temptation of a Bluegill exposed from the security of cover. They are considered an easy catch for Bass, Walleye and Northern Pike.

   The casting travel path is as follows