Thread: Trout/Panfish Magnet Questions

THose cyclids ... do those "eat" same as a gill?

Nice catch. Glad the TMs are working for you.

Originally Posted by Crappieawlogist

THose cyclids ... do those "eat" same as a gill?

They're basically in-between bluegills and bass. I'd equate them similar to crappie in the ecosystem. They do eat similar prey to the bluegill and their young serve as a food source. However, they get way bigger than bluegill and are way more aggressive so the larger ones are excellent predators of smaller bluegill.

Originally Posted by ArthurLK11

They're basically in-between bluegills and bass. I'd equate them similar to crappie in the ecosystem. They do eat similar prey to the bluegill and their young serve as a food source. However, they get way bigger than bluegill and are way more aggressive so the larger ones are excellent predators of smaller bluegill.

He’s asking, “Do they taste good?”

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

He’s asking, “Do they taste good?”

lol opps. I thought he was asking if they eat the same things. Yes they taste good. Their meat is nearly identical to bluegills, but I prefer bluegill for one reason. I prefer a higher skin to meat ratio. When I eat bluegill I get more skin and less meat. Cichlids have more meat and bigger shoulders so not as much skin.

Originally Posted by ArthurLK11

lol opps. I thought he was asking if they eat the same things. Yes they taste good. Their meat is nearly identical to bluegills, but I prefer bluegill for one reason. I prefer a higher skin to meat ratio. When I eat bluegill I get more skin and less meat. Cichlids have more meat and bigger shoulders so not as much skin.

Yep ,that's why it's best to use the smallest chicken pieces to make fried chicken.

Techo2K ... what do you mean by in tandem?

Originally Posted by Techno2000

The jig hook is a little longer, I can get 50 feet with a panfish magnet and Berkley fireline crystal 2 lb line. Also if you use them in tandem you will get much more distance.

Originally Posted by Crappieawlogist

Techo2K ... what do you mean by in tandem?

I don't want to speak for Techno2000. But using jigs in tandem typically means having 2 jigs tied on your line simultaneously, with one tied several inches to a couple of feet above the other. There are several variations including tying the jigs directly to the main line, vs using "droppers", varying the # of jigs used, as well as the distance between them, etc.