Bluegill & Other Small Sunfish

A cupped mouth pushes water to produce surface disturbance, unlike a frog or wire-frame buzzbait.

A blade rotates around a central shaft; useful in streams and open water with widely varying model weights.

Slender worms and stickbaits presented with slow falls, shakes and drags; the rig defines depth and action.

Paddle or curly tails move during retrieve and can be used on jigheads, offset hooks or as trailers.

Imitations tied from feathers, hair or synthetics; dry flies, nymphs and streamers require distinct presentations.