I have actually caught several bluegills after dark. (While catfish fishing)
We were getting bites (thought were catfish) but couldn't seem to hook up with them. Modified our approach and started texas rigging night crawlers. Started catching huge bluegills on 1'0 hooks after that.
Haven't caught a whole lot other than this way, but I have to say that it can be done.
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As far as your Bass eating question.. Bass need to eat at least every 72 hours. I don't think they have a very good memory. Unless their on the bed, I would say it may take a day or two after being stuck.