Trigger X Mustache Worms, TUCR Noodle, & BULLgills

  • Andy Fiolka
    Boise, Idaho
    Posts: 543
    December 29, 2013 at 7:54 pm #1359425

    With a beautiful day, we decided to try out a new bluegill haunt. After several moves, we found some nice fish scattered in weeds on a shallow point. I was fishing a 30″ TUCR Noodle with a 1/32 oz. VMC Pug Bug (green/orange glow) tipped with a modified Trigger X Mustache Worm in pink. I like to cut off one of the arms and fish it like a nuggie. The bluegills were not super aggressive and the wrong moves would spook them right off he flasher screen. Very subtle pounding and swimming motions were key to get the fish to commit and up topside. While most of the fish were very nice, one really stood out. At 10.5″, I’ve easily caught gills longer. BUT, I’ve never caught one as thick and tall and knarly as this one… A true giant!

    Paul Heise
    River Falls, Wi
    Posts: 723
    December 29, 2013 at 7:57 pm #1374946

    Awesome work! Did you catch them in SD? It looks like they have been eating quite well!

    ps0345
    Posts: 193
    December 29, 2013 at 7:58 pm #1374947

    Nice fish! Awesome day so early in the season to!

    Bryan Myers
    Moderator
    Posts: 586
    December 29, 2013 at 9:27 pm #1374971

    Wow those are some great gills topped off with a giant!! You have to love the versatility of the mustache worm!!

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    December 30, 2013 at 4:18 am #1374986

    Great Job on the mustache mod… Giving them monster gills what they want was key to your success !!!

    Well Done !!

    Andy Fiolka
    Boise, Idaho
    Posts: 543
    December 30, 2013 at 8:02 am #1375046

    As you can probably tell by the lack of snow, these were not caught in South Dakota. I’m an adventure/bite chaser. I’ll gas up the truck and drive across a couple states if there is the chance of a memorable fishing trip.

    I’m seriously in love with my TUCR Noodles. I have 2, a 30″ split grip and a 28″ regular handle. I actually had to let my buddy borrow my 28″ yesterday after he got sick of watching me ice fish after fish with my 30″. They do make all the differece. We also caught countless bass up to a couple pounds or so. The Precision Noodle had no problems with the bass, either.

    greghuff
    South Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Posts: 134
    December 30, 2013 at 9:54 am #1375095

    Nice bulls, Andy!

    I am In-Depth Outdoors’ article writer/editor. I’d love to write a little something about your Moustache Worm technique. If you’d like to share some further tips, please email me at [email protected].

    Thanks!

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    December 30, 2013 at 10:28 am #1375113

    Yes, I am jealous with rage!

    Nice fish!

    michael-d
    Posts: 13
    December 30, 2013 at 10:28 am #1375114

    Nice fish, gotta love the mustache worm! Used the same trick with the crappie on Saturday with my boy and did well. Pink Glow and Natural were the ticket.

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    December 30, 2013 at 5:36 pm #1375226

    Quote:

    As you can probably tell by the lack of snow, these were not caught in South Dakota. I’m an adventure/bite chaser. I’ll gas up the truck and drive across a couple states if there is the chance of a memorable fishing trip.

    I’m seriously in love with my TUCR Noodles. I have 2, a 30″ split grip and a 28″ regular handle. I actually had to let my buddy borrow my 28″ yesterday after he got sick of watching me ice fish after fish with my 30″. They do make all the differece. We also caught countless bass up to a couple pounds or so. The Precision Noodle had no problems with the bass, either.

    The true mark of a giant gill is when they outpace their ability to grow long, and start growing….taller! Congrats on a true pig. Beautiful fish!!!

    Joel

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