Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T17:36:36ZJohnny wilkinshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishinghttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2192391029?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=bank-busters&user=1yxhylknrbt7s&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGood Fishing In Alabama In Mild Weather 12/2012tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-12-18:2036984:Topic:3359732012-12-18T01:24:38.891ZJohnny wilkinshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>I had the tremendous opportunity to do a little fishing while visiting my mother in Alabama. The weather was great, snakes were in hideout mode, the banks were pretty safe. My cousin took me to this place to do a little fishing. Beautiful lake, ideal for exploring, after walking a while we found the fish. Great bank fishing !!</p>
<p>I had the tremendous opportunity to do a little fishing while visiting my mother in Alabama. The weather was great, snakes were in hideout mode, the banks were pretty safe. My cousin took me to this place to do a little fishing. Beautiful lake, ideal for exploring, after walking a while we found the fish. Great bank fishing !!</p> Blanked at the Pondtag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-03-14:2036984:Topic:2496702012-03-14T02:18:17.782ZJohnny wilkinshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>Tried Pole fishing yesterday at my local NJ bluegill pond. Used my 12 foot B&M POLE, 2 lb test and size 16 hook and micro float. I was able to attact gills to the area with groundbait of bread crumb and ground beef jerky. Had about a dozen but not one would take the bite. Was using small worm as bait</p>
<p>I did notice that when I offered small bits of bread they would feed but very gently. Trust the bite will get better. This is my first time fishing early spring.</p>
<p>Any…</p>
<p>Tried Pole fishing yesterday at my local NJ bluegill pond. Used my 12 foot B&M POLE, 2 lb test and size 16 hook and micro float. I was able to attact gills to the area with groundbait of bread crumb and ground beef jerky. Had about a dozen but not one would take the bite. Was using small worm as bait</p>
<p>I did notice that when I offered small bits of bread they would feed but very gently. Trust the bite will get better. This is my first time fishing early spring.</p>
<p>Any suggestions would be appreciated</p> Bank spotstag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-09:2036984:Topic:2134612011-10-09T15:04:25.540ZJohnny wilkinshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828518?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828518?profile=original" width="640"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828625?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828625?profile=original" width="640"></img></a> Spot #1(April-Fall): On my home lake a Bluegill hotspot is where flooding waters push sand and pebbles down a long paved incline.It's like a small boat ramp of sorts .It builds up a hump around the base which enters the lake which is where I cast from . It…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828518?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828518?profile=original" width="640"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828625?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828625?profile=original" width="640"/></a> Spot #1(April-Fall): On my home lake a Bluegill hotspot is where flooding waters push sand and pebbles down a long paved incline.It's like a small boat ramp of sorts .It builds up a hump around the base which enters the lake which is where I cast from . It seems that many fish hit very close to the end of the retreive as the lure rises up the hump created through the years.I feel fish follow and commit to attacking when it enters this compression zone.Besides Gills,I have also caught Crappie ,Bass ,White and Yellow Perch at this same spot . The real good thing is the spot holds fish Spring through Fall consistently. I always look for spots that have these humps dropping off to deeper water .I am sure they are used for spawning areas but if it's near depth that suits them can be used by fish before and after spawning season as well.The bluegill pictured in the attachments below was caught in early October and the Bass in early March.</p>
<p>Hope to hear of other hotspots from members of this group!</p>
<p>The Photo above is Spot #2(Fall) 10/18/2011 An experiment today .I have much to learn about float fishing .</p>
<p> The wading spot is a buildup flat at a spillway .I was casting out to a dropoff and <br/> a floating dock .I had to try this spot ,wading /slip floating /distance <br/> casting/ as a new experience due to the bank fishing group that set me in motion <br/> . This is the first time fishing this spot like this and I learned some things: 1)<br/> I still haven't agreed on the favored stop the tube/string version or the rubber eagle claws .Until i can satisfactorily keep the tube/string version from slipping on the line I will favor the eagle Claw rubber stops which are applied by a threading /tab method.2)When wading or bank fishing a two piece 8' pole is good for casting distance and convenient to use .3)16th oz jigs are still usable on 2 lb test and get the distance needed in this circumstance.</p>
<p> Spot #3 (Late Fall/Early Winter): Two hours of Fishing.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828856?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059828856?profile=original" width="611"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059829069?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059829069?profile=original" width="480"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059829236?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059829236?profile=original" width="549"/></a>A cement wall facing the wind proved to hold fish today in Late November.(11/29/11)Fishing from shore during cold water periods I always try to find access to deep water by looking at the bank surrounding my spot. The steep banks always seem to produce .This time I went to the beach area at my home lake of Cupsaw in Ringwood NJ again.The swim club docks were my casting platform and I took a few Yellow perch and Gills.When the warm Southerly wind really picked up I went to the diving area where the cement wall faced directly into the wind .I just knew the fish would be waiting there.It was like ice fishing by the wall. I didnt need to cast ,just frop the jig down and they were waiting right in front of me about 5&1/2' down! Only one LMBass but it was a strong 14" er.One fine Male Gill and a nice PSXBG hybrid.All the others were Female Gills.Lots of Yellow Perch</p>
<p>Bank Spot #4 is an ice out March/ April killer for Yellow Perch and Bluegill and less so for Bass and Crappie . The warm flows from the inlet pipe turn fish on and they often stage at the end of the flow.Casting distance depends on water flow .The pipe is coming from sump pumps in back of the homes that are in line with it .My house is up the hill from here. Sometimes when Fire hydrants are flushed the flow is great! When the hydrants are flushed in March or April after some warm weather I want to be here . I often catch bass Crappie and Gills off to the side of the flow but Yellow Perch congregate at the end or inside on the bottom of the flow . Food and debris comes out of this pipe and like spot #1 a buildup creates a hump and a good ambush point nearby.This spot is usually dead during the summer but Gills,Yellow and White Perch show up around labor day or shortly after and can be caught on 32nd oz. Beetle spins .</p>
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<p>SPOT #5 A South East spot that turns on Mid April .Overcast and consistently strong North West winds will position Fish here at a shallow North East New Jersey Lake .The SW warmer winds keep the fish in this cove as well!</p>
<p> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059829695?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059829695?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059829830?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059829830?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>Hit this windblown spot from an anchored boat but the fish could have been caught from shore here I believe. Gills and White Perch hit floated jig/worm pieces and Jig'n'spins.Wind against the wall again! </p>
<p> I am realizing more and more how aggressive Bluegills ,both Male and Female ,and White Perch can be over other pannies like Crappie,Yellow Perch and Largemouth Bass .Last evening proved it again!</p>