fish4bas Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have a chance to buy a slow sink freestyle bluegill..Are there much difference between the action of the bluegill and the freestyle shad? Also how much have these been selling for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberdaddy Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have a chance to buy a slow sink freestyle bluegill..Are there much difference between the action of the bluegill and the freestyle shad? Also how much have these been selling for? The bluegill and shad are pretty similar in the way they fish. The size is pretty close, but a taller profile on the gill. If you're paying less than double retail you're probably doing well. I paid a little more than double retail for one to replace one I lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 If you don't buy it, just let me know who's sellin it and i'll take it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4bas Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 It is more than double retail.. But I am thinking really hard about buying.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thats a little pricey. gotta watch out for the flippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomania Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 There are comparison (stills, for perspective) pix posted here somewhere with the FS Gill and FS Shad side-by-side if that helps? - I'm at work and can't search right now. But, I do recall seeing them somewhere. - Uh oh!...............Bossman cometh! .............."Shakin' the bush boss, shakin' the bush!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Simply my opinion, but... I like the Shad and I've caught fish on the slow sink, however, if I had to pick between the shad and the gill, I'd take the gill. Here's my reasoning... First off the gill sinks a bit faster. I like that. While I can understand the benefits of a slow sinking bait, I prefer the sink rate of the gill. Second point and this is what excites me. Bass love shad. If there are shad in your lake, the bass will be chewin' on them. However, in the lakes I fish, the majority of threadfin shad are a bit smaller than the FS Shad. Obviously, it isn't a deal breaker, since I've caught fish using them, but to truly "match the hatch", the FS Shad may be a little large. With this theory in mind, the FS gill matches a eatin'-size bluegill perfectly. Not too big and not too small. Just like baby bear's poridge, it's just right. Of course my theory can be blown out of the water cause I haven't caught anything but pickeral on the FS gill, but in the bait's defense, I haven't throw it much due to cold water (and now ice) Also, I purchased two of the male FS gills and they have the more vibrant colors, which IMO match the glow of a gill during spawn; not great for the cooling waters of Autumn into Winter. I'm almost positive these baits will slay on a shallow, South Jersey pit filled with spadderdock and slobs come May and June of 2012. ...and that's just my $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4bas Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks guys lots of good info keep it coming.. I am having second thoughts, from the sounds of things it is way overpriced.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Bomber Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I would prefer a gill but dont think it is different enough from a shad to justify the high price. Find a shad for close to retail. It will do just fine then when the price comes down on the gills you can pick them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWIMBO Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Over double retail is kind of over doing it but it depends how bad you want it..but i gaurantee if you take that money buy a Ba or fs trout he will trade you for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelreport Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 There are comparison (stills, for perspective) pix posted here somewhere with the FS Gill and FS Shad side-by-side if that helps? - I'm at work and can't search right now. But, I do recall seeing them somewhere. - Uh oh!...............Bossman cometh! .............."Shakin' the bush boss, shakin' the bush!" You can see all the pics and review, here: http://www.swimbaitunderground.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2877 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomania Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 There are comparison (stills, for perspective) pix posted here somewhere with the FS Gill and FS Shad side-by-side if that helps? - I'm at work and can't search right now. But, I do recall seeing them somewhere. - Uh oh!...............Bossman cometh! .............."Shakin' the bush boss, shakin' the bush!" You can see all the pics and review, here: http://www.swimbaitunderground.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2877 - There it tis! Thanks reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Mine sure looks pretty sitting in the box. Damn PA winter weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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