Sleeper gill color

[radiant]

Im deciding to pick up a sleeper gill, I tried the glitter wild gill and only got one bite on it, I set the hook and the tail ripped. Would the noike gill look more natural since smaller bluegill seem to look more light and less colors, any tips are appreciated.

[NorthernBasser]

I think you're splitting hairs with a lot of those Sleeper Gill colors. Many are quite similar. And live gills may be darker/lighter depending on the water they live in, or if they're living under mats/pads.

 

With that said, this has been by far my most productive color. Pumpkinseed.

 

[the reel ess]

@NorthernBasser They can even vary greatly in the same body of water.

[casts_by_fly]

I’d pick between them by what’s on sale at that point. If you want to get really matching then go catch a couple bluegills and take a picture for reference. 

[NorthernBasser]

11 hours ago, the reel ess said:

@NorthernBasser They can even vary greatly in the same body of water.

Absolutely.