Hello all. New guy here, and I'm a trophy Bluegill wannabee :-) - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T14:01:26Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/hello-all-new-guy-here-and-im?feed=yes&xn_auth=noFinding this site re-awakened…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-06-01:2036984:Comment:391012009-06-01T13:47:56.879Zsteve bhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/steveb
Finding this site re-awakened my love of 'gills too ! Now that you've admitted to your "problem", its time for the therapy ! steve b
Finding this site re-awakened my love of 'gills too ! Now that you've admitted to your "problem", its time for the therapy ! steve b Hey Chris...Bruce likely can…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-31:2036984:Comment:389142009-05-31T20:34:51.850ZJim Gronawhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
Hey Chris...Bruce likely can explain more about the genetics of giant gills and the likelihood of their occurance in public as opposed to private waters. I do believe that old-school thinking where as anglers ALWAYS keep the biggest panfish is still ingrained in even todays panfish anglers. I've caught between 450 to 500 gills in my lifetime that exceeded 10 inches, but have yet to catch a 12 incher. The last 300 or so I have released as a voluntary effort to keep big fish in both public and…
Hey Chris...Bruce likely can explain more about the genetics of giant gills and the likelihood of their occurance in public as opposed to private waters. I do believe that old-school thinking where as anglers ALWAYS keep the biggest panfish is still ingrained in even todays panfish anglers. I've caught between 450 to 500 gills in my lifetime that exceeded 10 inches, but have yet to catch a 12 incher. The last 300 or so I have released as a voluntary effort to keep big fish in both public and private sectors.<br />
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I think it is reality that 2 pound bluegills are just plain rare, but a change in thinking to releasiong big, even trophy fish, may one day lead to more 2 lbers nationwide. Jeff ! I'm fine. How are you…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-31:2036984:Comment:386962009-05-31T00:40:40.671ZFish Chrishttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChrisWolfgram
Jeff ! I'm fine. How are you ? :-)<br />
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Nah..... I'm about 4 1/2 hours from Yosemite, but I try to make it over there at least once a year. What a beautiful place it is !<br />
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I would just LOVE to fish Perris, or Barrett..... but it's just so far for me..... then all of the special regs, and quagga mussel garbage to deal with :-( CA is just doing everything they can to make fishing as tough as they possibly can :-(<br />
Their are a lot of things I LOVE about Cali...... but the (water) politics and red tape…
Jeff ! I'm fine. How are you ? :-)<br />
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Nah..... I'm about 4 1/2 hours from Yosemite, but I try to make it over there at least once a year. What a beautiful place it is !<br />
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I would just LOVE to fish Perris, or Barrett..... but it's just so far for me..... then all of the special regs, and quagga mussel garbage to deal with :-( CA is just doing everything they can to make fishing as tough as they possibly can :-(<br />
Their are a lot of things I LOVE about Cali...... but the (water) politics and red tape are just horrendous :-(<br />
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Anyway, please stick some of the giant Barrett, and Perris sunnies for me, okay ? :-) ...and don't forget the photos ;-)<br />
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Peace,<br />
Fish Hey Jim, that is going to be…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-31:2036984:Comment:386942009-05-31T00:32:49.429ZFish Chrishttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChrisWolfgram
Hey Jim, that is going to be a very interesting article. I've often wondered if we don't see more BIG Bluegill than we do, because of insufficient or incorrect harvesting practices ? ..... or, does it have more to do with genetics ?<br />
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Hey Jim, that is going to be a very interesting article. I've often wondered if we don't see more BIG Bluegill than we do, because of insufficient or incorrect harvesting practices ? ..... or, does it have more to do with genetics ?<br />
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Hmmmm......<br />
Fish Hey Jim, that Canon S5is is a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-31:2036984:Comment:386922009-05-31T00:30:05.285ZFish Chrishttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChrisWolfgram
Hey Jim, that Canon S5is is a great little camera too. About "being good at photography", I still tell people about myself> "I'm not really a photographer.... I'm just a fisherman who likes to take some photos here and there" ;-)<br />
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Peace,<br />
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Hey Jim, that Canon S5is is a great little camera too. About "being good at photography", I still tell people about myself> "I'm not really a photographer.... I'm just a fisherman who likes to take some photos here and there" ;-)<br />
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Peace,<br />
Fish Chris! My fishing neighbor! H…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-30:2036984:Comment:386582009-05-30T18:49:19.800ZJeff Sotohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeffS
Chris! My fishing neighbor! How are you doing? I have not heard from you in a long time. What are you living in Yosemite now? (Beautiful pics, by the way!) I'm kind of like you Chris. I've caught lots of bass, (although none that were near as big as your fish!), and now I just want to have fun with my favorite fish and ultralight gear. I just love the 'Gills! You know Chris, if you want to catch a 2lb or better BG, there's two good places you should try here in Southern Calif. Lake Perris and…
Chris! My fishing neighbor! How are you doing? I have not heard from you in a long time. What are you living in Yosemite now? (Beautiful pics, by the way!) I'm kind of like you Chris. I've caught lots of bass, (although none that were near as big as your fish!), and now I just want to have fun with my favorite fish and ultralight gear. I just love the 'Gills! You know Chris, if you want to catch a 2lb or better BG, there's two good places you should try here in Southern Calif. Lake Perris and Lake Barrett. I have heard of Pillsbury Lake. A co-worker bought a cabin near there, but he's not a fisherman. Hey Chris you can ramble all…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-30:2036984:Comment:386552009-05-30T17:43:04.657ZJim Barndthttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimBarndt
Hey Chris you can ramble all you want, I think we all might like it. I'm a newbe as well and share a lot of the same interest's as you. I'm also in to the photography but not to good at it, my camera is a Cannon S5is, I love it.
Hey Chris you can ramble all you want, I think we all might like it. I'm a newbe as well and share a lot of the same interest's as you. I'm also in to the photography but not to good at it, my camera is a Cannon S5is, I love it. The thing I know about you, F…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-30:2036984:Comment:386112009-05-30T14:46:50.372ZBruce Condellohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BruceCondello
The thing I know about you, Fish, is that your angling prowess is almost equalled by your ability to capture a great photo. I'm constantly amazed at your photos of big fish. Can you share with us a little bit about how you do that in a separate blog post? I'm sure many of us would be entertained by your photos and photographic technique.
The thing I know about you, Fish, is that your angling prowess is almost equalled by your ability to capture a great photo. I'm constantly amazed at your photos of big fish. Can you share with us a little bit about how you do that in a separate blog post? I'm sure many of us would be entertained by your photos and photographic technique. Hey Chris...you are right abo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-30:2036984:Comment:386052009-05-30T12:28:16.484ZJim Gronawhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
Hey Chris...you are right about the rare bluegill going two pounds these days. Nationwide, you will note many more 12 or 13 pound lrgemouths than you will 2 lb gills...they are that rare. Bruce and I are working on a feature for the In-Fisherman about just how rare they are and what realistic chances todays' angler have of catching one.<br />
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Welcome aboard and enjoy the site!
Hey Chris...you are right about the rare bluegill going two pounds these days. Nationwide, you will note many more 12 or 13 pound lrgemouths than you will 2 lb gills...they are that rare. Bruce and I are working on a feature for the In-Fisherman about just how rare they are and what realistic chances todays' angler have of catching one.<br />
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Welcome aboard and enjoy the site! Thanks so much for the warm r…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-30:2036984:Comment:385982009-05-30T05:40:45.913ZFish Chrishttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChrisWolfgram
Thanks so much for the warm reception :-)<br />
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Heck yes I love fishing for Bluegills :-) Size of a sportfish is relative to a lot of things, first and foremost, the species !<br />
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I guess this is just preaching to the quior :-) but their is something special about a big Bluegill turning sideways to you and ripping cartwheels ! I mean come on.... Can anybody argue that "ounce for ounce" nothing pulls as hard as a Bluegill !<br />
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Anyway, like I said, my mind is set on Big Gills now. Thinking about at least 3…
Thanks so much for the warm reception :-)<br />
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Heck yes I love fishing for Bluegills :-) Size of a sportfish is relative to a lot of things, first and foremost, the species !<br />
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I guess this is just preaching to the quior :-) but their is something special about a big Bluegill turning sideways to you and ripping cartwheels ! I mean come on.... Can anybody argue that "ounce for ounce" nothing pulls as hard as a Bluegill !<br />
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Anyway, like I said, my mind is set on Big Gills now. Thinking about at least 3 places.<br />
I'll try to get some good shots and will definately post them here :-)<br />
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BTW, did anybody take a look at the sunfish shots I posted ? ....especially the hybrid looking ones ? Ever seen any like this ? I hope to get a bunch more of those this year.... and even better photos of them....<br />
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Thanks again for the warm welcome :-)<br />
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Peace,<br />
Fish