Fly Fishing for Bluegill - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T13:55:28Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/fly-fishing-for-bluegill?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A533232&feed=yes&xn_auth=nothanks ryan-caught a lot that…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-16:2036984:Comment:5339142014-07-16T20:47:05.181Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>thanks ryan-caught a lot that size or so myself.went thru a lot of flies.not a bad thing at all.</p>
<p>thanks ryan-caught a lot that size or so myself.went thru a lot of flies.not a bad thing at all.</p> wanted to update this thread,…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-16:2036984:Comment:5341122014-07-16T19:49:18.751Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>wanted to update this thread,gills are back on beds as of mon 7/14 in NE IL.i myself caught about 75 in 3 different ponds.no huge ones but quite fun on a 3wt and poppers.they were on the beds thick.usually the second spawn has fewer fish but there were lots of em,maybe a late start due to the extreme winter and all the rain we had.</p>
<p>wanted to update this thread,gills are back on beds as of mon 7/14 in NE IL.i myself caught about 75 in 3 different ponds.no huge ones but quite fun on a 3wt and poppers.they were on the beds thick.usually the second spawn has fewer fish but there were lots of em,maybe a late start due to the extreme winter and all the rain we had.</p> Caught quite a few-most of…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-13:2036984:Comment:5333472014-07-13T02:56:18.883ZRyan Pattersonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RyanPatterson
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<p>Caught quite a few-most of this size. Lot of topwater action, and tons of fun</p>
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<p>Caught quite a few-most of this size. Lot of topwater action, and tons of fun</p> That is good to know!tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-12:2036984:Comment:5332322014-07-12T17:26:41.521ZRyan Pattersonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RyanPatterson
<p>That is good to know!</p>
<p>That is good to know!</p> Thanks for the info. Will def…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-12:2036984:Comment:5333092014-07-12T17:26:21.670ZRyan Pattersonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RyanPatterson
<p>Thanks for the info. Will definitely take some pictures (if I catch some good ones)</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. Will definitely take some pictures (if I catch some good ones)</p> Bluegill spawn multiple times…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-12:2036984:Comment:5332862014-07-12T03:16:23.415ZWalt Foremanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/WaltForeman
<p>Bluegill spawn multiple times every year in the South. The largest spawn usually happens in April or May, but there will be some percentage of the population of most water bodies spawning throughout the summer.</p>
<p>Bluegill spawn multiple times every year in the South. The largest spawn usually happens in April or May, but there will be some percentage of the population of most water bodies spawning throughout the summer.</p> they do spawn more than once…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-12:2036984:Comment:5330522014-07-12T00:49:28.005Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>they do spawn more than once some years ryan.full moon this weekend so right on schedule.i have caught a few monsters in july off beds even tho they had already spawned in june.dont get too close and if they spook give them some time they will return.have fun and take some pics</p>
<p>they do spawn more than once some years ryan.full moon this weekend so right on schedule.i have caught a few monsters in july off beds even tho they had already spawned in june.dont get too close and if they spook give them some time they will return.have fun and take some pics</p> Thanks for all the tips. Took…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-11:2036984:Comment:5328752014-07-11T18:34:28.071ZRyan Pattersonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RyanPatterson
<p>Thanks for all the tips. Took my son out hiking today and saw a ton of beds with fish on them. I figured it was probably too hot for them to still be on the beds but then again I don't know a whole lot about bluegill (which is why I signed up for this forum!). I'm going out in my kayak tomorrow evening so hopefully I can get a few. </p>
<p>Thanks for all the tips. Took my son out hiking today and saw a ton of beds with fish on them. I figured it was probably too hot for them to still be on the beds but then again I don't know a whole lot about bluegill (which is why I signed up for this forum!). I'm going out in my kayak tomorrow evening so hopefully I can get a few. </p> Yup, matching the hatch is al…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-02:2036984:Comment:5308362014-07-02T23:46:38.304ZNathanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Nathan466
<p>Yup, matching the hatch is always good. Don't forget to un-match the hatch though sometimes. Just as an example lets say theres a big midge hatch and fish are actively feeding on it, well I'll throw a big ant or hopper, something that makes a bigger splash and gets their attention off the midges, usually produces some fish! :)</p>
<p>Yup, matching the hatch is always good. Don't forget to un-match the hatch though sometimes. Just as an example lets say theres a big midge hatch and fish are actively feeding on it, well I'll throw a big ant or hopper, something that makes a bigger splash and gets their attention off the midges, usually produces some fish! :)</p> Bluegills will hit anything t…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-06-30:2036984:Comment:5304322014-06-30T19:01:42.373ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>Bluegills will hit anything that looks like a bug. The key to successful fly fishing is finding out what they are feeding on.</p>
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<p>There is a Hex hatch coming off one of my home lakes. Gills will take cripples and spinners, but the action is slow. Now, throw something that looks like a Mosquito in there, and it gets slaughtered. The reason is that there is a floating crappie dock here, that has a fluorescent light on 24/7. Thousands of skeeters on the walls and…</p>
<p>Bluegills will hit anything that looks like a bug. The key to successful fly fishing is finding out what they are feeding on.</p>
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<p>There is a Hex hatch coming off one of my home lakes. Gills will take cripples and spinners, but the action is slow. Now, throw something that looks like a Mosquito in there, and it gets slaughtered. The reason is that there is a floating crappie dock here, that has a fluorescent light on 24/7. Thousands of skeeters on the walls and ceiling.</p>
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<p>If I go someplace more "natural", then whatever they are feeding on becomes more apparent. I have luck with Deer Hair Caddis, Muddler Minnows, Purple and Starling soft hackles (no idea what that mimics, but it works), Gurgle Pops, etc. </p>