A blind squirrel can find nutz - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T05:35:30Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/a-blind-squirrel-can-find-nutz?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A729917&feed=yes&xn_auth=nothe biggest factor in using s…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-25:2036984:Comment:7299172017-07-25T03:00:17.582Ztracy willishttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/tracywillis
the biggest factor in using solunar tables has to do when the moon is directly above and underfoot. although, moonlight during the phase makes it a little better. when the major period aligns with dusk or dawn it can be downright fun for a couple of hours.<br />
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i started using the tables years ago deer hunting and kept a log. i actually logged more deer sightings. what it doesnt do is account for things like a high presssure, low pressure or storm fronts.<br />
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Sullivan published his findings last year…
the biggest factor in using solunar tables has to do when the moon is directly above and underfoot. although, moonlight during the phase makes it a little better. when the major period aligns with dusk or dawn it can be downright fun for a couple of hours.<br />
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i started using the tables years ago deer hunting and kept a log. i actually logged more deer sightings. what it doesnt do is account for things like a high presssure, low pressure or storm fronts.<br />
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Sullivan published his findings last year as it pertains to deer hunting and pretty much agrees that the 12 oclock and 6 oclock position of the moon does increase deer activity. That's really nice fish congr…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-11:2036984:Comment:7290092017-07-11T22:45:31.612ZSmoltzhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Smoltz
That's really nice fish congrats! Isn't it nice to actually have one like that in hand...<br />
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I hear ya on the tipping thing. May as well fish plain bait is what I always figured too. But i still try tipping hair jigs I tie. Idk.<br />
We don't have access to leaches here locally. Have to order them. But I bet they are pure death on em. Look so deadly in the water!
That's really nice fish congrats! Isn't it nice to actually have one like that in hand...<br />
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I hear ya on the tipping thing. May as well fish plain bait is what I always figured too. But i still try tipping hair jigs I tie. Idk.<br />
We don't have access to leaches here locally. Have to order them. But I bet they are pure death on em. Look so deadly in the water! Thanks Jim.
I have also fly f…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-11:2036984:Comment:7289122017-07-11T22:40:15.749ZSmoltzhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Smoltz
Thanks Jim.<br />
I have also fly fished gills some. It's actually hard not to catch them on fly rod. They love insects.
Thanks Jim.<br />
I have also fly fished gills some. It's actually hard not to catch them on fly rod. They love insects. Thanks for the great reply sl…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-11:2036984:Comment:7288122017-07-11T22:37:59.001ZSmoltzhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Smoltz
Thanks for the great reply slip.<br />
I appreciate all the advice. I will take it and I'll give them another shot. I'll check out those apps. And try to put it all together and see what happens.<br />
Yeah like you the average fish I catch seems to be around the 7" mark on most the waters I have fished locally. That would be cool to put together a plan and catch some hidden bulls.<br />
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I was actually thinking of dropping down to 2lb test when this spool gets low. I been having good luck with maxima line. I'm…
Thanks for the great reply slip.<br />
I appreciate all the advice. I will take it and I'll give them another shot. I'll check out those apps. And try to put it all together and see what happens.<br />
Yeah like you the average fish I catch seems to be around the 7" mark on most the waters I have fished locally. That would be cool to put together a plan and catch some hidden bulls.<br />
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I was actually thinking of dropping down to 2lb test when this spool gets low. I been having good luck with maxima line. I'm always trying new setups out.<br />
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It will seem a little strange fishing odd times like that when the chart says, but I'll give it an honest shot. Smoltz I did the same with wa…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-08:2036984:Comment:7283462017-07-08T20:27:09.074ZKelly Petersonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KellyPeterson
<p>Smoltz I did the same with walleyes and bluegills, have tons of jigs, plastics and tied jigs mostly purchased on the recommendations from guys here and the Infisherman Panfish Annuals. I have caught fish on some of them but most recommend tipping with some sort of live bait. So have tried crawler bits along with Gulp 1" minnows, Slips Lil-Minnow Helgramites and other small scented plastic and again have caught fish. But the old standby of slipbobber, regular hook and a leech still continues…</p>
<p>Smoltz I did the same with walleyes and bluegills, have tons of jigs, plastics and tied jigs mostly purchased on the recommendations from guys here and the Infisherman Panfish Annuals. I have caught fish on some of them but most recommend tipping with some sort of live bait. So have tried crawler bits along with Gulp 1" minnows, Slips Lil-Minnow Helgramites and other small scented plastic and again have caught fish. But the old standby of slipbobber, regular hook and a leech still continues to out produce the above 3-4 times to one.</p>
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<p>Probably the best non live bait rig has been the 1/64" jig tipped with lil-minnow. Caught my first bull bluegill (about 8.5")on a 1/32" jig/pink waxie the other day, but only one. Rest we caught on leeches.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167486676?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167486676?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p> same here.... may, June and …tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-08:2036984:Comment:7282702017-07-08T17:07:26.759ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><i><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode'; color: #17365d; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191; background: white;">wish i could still fly-fish...</span></i></strong></p> That's a shame. Sorry to hear…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-08:2036984:Comment:7284512017-07-08T17:07:03.150ZSmoltzhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Smoltz
That's a shame. Sorry to hear that.<br />
David I hope that you can across someone you connect with and find yourself a good fishing partner.
That's a shame. Sorry to hear that.<br />
David I hope that you can across someone you connect with and find yourself a good fishing partner. tooty they are back on the be…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-08:2036984:Comment:7283422017-07-08T16:50:32.737Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>tooty they are back on the beds right now.i would hit em hard the next couple days</p>
<p>tooty they are back on the beds right now.i would hit em hard the next couple days</p> bluegills and other sunfish a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-08:2036984:Comment:7281622017-07-08T16:49:05.220Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>bluegills and other sunfish are on the beds for the 3rd time in my area.big ones too.many say the full moon has nothing to do with it,i disagree and have witnessed it for many years,very hard to catch big bass during the day during the full moon as they feed at night more often.for minnow type baits try the smallest road runner type chin spin jig with a southern pro crappie slug and tip or i as i call it piggy back a wax worm .great bait for gills and crappies and swims over snags pretty…</p>
<p>bluegills and other sunfish are on the beds for the 3rd time in my area.big ones too.many say the full moon has nothing to do with it,i disagree and have witnessed it for many years,very hard to catch big bass during the day during the full moon as they feed at night more often.for minnow type baits try the smallest road runner type chin spin jig with a southern pro crappie slug and tip or i as i call it piggy back a wax worm .great bait for gills and crappies and swims over snags pretty well.have caught 1000s of fish on this simple rig.this time of year i live or die with my flyrods.</p> That's nice looking swim bait…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-07-08:2036984:Comment:7283412017-07-08T16:03:36.666ZSmoltzhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Smoltz
That's nice looking swim bait.<br />
Only thing I notice is the boot tail. Where a small tapered tail I believe the gills have an easier time getting into there mouth. Maybe they are smaller than they look though. Hard to tell.<br />
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Those harnesses catch anything. Really good searching bait/lure fished slowllyyy. A real fish catching machine. I fished mine like that on a 3 way swivel. On the bottom I used a walking type sinker obviously on the back of that 3 way swivel goes your harness.<br />
I have also…
That's nice looking swim bait.<br />
Only thing I notice is the boot tail. Where a small tapered tail I believe the gills have an easier time getting into there mouth. Maybe they are smaller than they look though. Hard to tell.<br />
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Those harnesses catch anything. Really good searching bait/lure fished slowllyyy. A real fish catching machine. I fished mine like that on a 3 way swivel. On the bottom I used a walking type sinker obviously on the back of that 3 way swivel goes your harness.<br />
I have also found you can go up in line wight when building that type harness and it don't effect your catch. Generally silver bade sunny day brass or copper blade overcast days.