i know that feeding high quality feed makes the bluegill oily when you filet them. my friend took 15 bluegill home yesterday to eat, he told me this morning that they sure were greasy when he dressed them. i have noticed that for years, but had never mentioned it to him. he noticed it without me saying a word. he is an outdoorsy kinda a guy and has dressed tons of fish over the years.

about the taste, i only noticed an odd taste a few times with my bg. each time the pond had a strong "pondy smell" right before i caught the fish. probably some type of algae bloom. it has happened at both of my ponds.

Scott Hanners