Kayakwars - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T15:38:18Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/kayakwars?feed=yes&xn_auth=noNice fish for sure, when I lo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-13:2036984:Comment:3523172013-02-13T14:17:14.489ZJason Preslarhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jasonpreslar
<p>Nice fish for sure, when I look at the pic at the 13" mark, then kind of imagine an inch increment correlating with that measuring tape from the 13" mark back to the fish's nose it seems that it couldn't be more than maybe 10"</p>
<p>Nice fish for sure, when I look at the pic at the 13" mark, then kind of imagine an inch increment correlating with that measuring tape from the 13" mark back to the fish's nose it seems that it couldn't be more than maybe 10"</p> Looks like a northern strain…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-13:2036984:Comment:3521322013-02-13T03:13:06.726ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Looks like a northern strain male BG to me. The fish's eye is large, as is the tail. The body dynamics appear wrong for a reputed 13" fish also, with it's pointed nose and relatively "short" body.</p>
<p>A 13" BG should probably weigh between 2.75 - 3 lbs, and I have a hard time seeing that in this fish.</p>
<p>Looks like a northern strain male BG to me. The fish's eye is large, as is the tail. The body dynamics appear wrong for a reputed 13" fish also, with it's pointed nose and relatively "short" body.</p>
<p>A 13" BG should probably weigh between 2.75 - 3 lbs, and I have a hard time seeing that in this fish.</p> I would be shocked if that is…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-13:2036984:Comment:3523832013-02-13T03:01:33.559ZRandy Goadhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RandyGoad
<p>I would be shocked if that is a 13 inch Gill. What kayak was that taken in. One has to list the kayak you fish out of then you can compare the round area the fish is laying in and get some perspective. Scupper holes to me look like a Coosa....Cuda...a Jackson product....but am not sure.</p>
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<p>I would be shocked if that is a 13 inch Gill. What kayak was that taken in. One has to list the kayak you fish out of then you can compare the round area the fish is laying in and get some perspective. Scupper holes to me look like a Coosa....Cuda...a Jackson product....but am not sure.</p>
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<p> Regards</p> I am participating in Kayak W…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-13:2036984:Comment:3522902013-02-13T02:57:51.146ZRandy Goadhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RandyGoad
<p>I am participating in Kayak Wars this year and I think that Shell Crackers should most certainly be separate from bluegill. Here in TN....the waters I fish....12 inch Shell Crackers are quite common...a 12 inch bluegill is not. I can post many 9 inch Gills and some at the 10 inch mark....but over that would be a trophy....unless one has access to private waters....and even then I don't think you will see many 12 inch Gills. Kayak Wars is a great way for guys to have some fun and do some team…</p>
<p>I am participating in Kayak Wars this year and I think that Shell Crackers should most certainly be separate from bluegill. Here in TN....the waters I fish....12 inch Shell Crackers are quite common...a 12 inch bluegill is not. I can post many 9 inch Gills and some at the 10 inch mark....but over that would be a trophy....unless one has access to private waters....and even then I don't think you will see many 12 inch Gills. Kayak Wars is a great way for guys to have some fun and do some team work.</p>
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<p> Regards </p> You guys are a incredible res…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-13:2036984:Comment:3521212013-02-13T01:55:03.839ZTim Cottonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TimCotton
<p>You guys are a incredible resource for gills. I wasn't very successful at getting bluegills their proper respect on kayakwars. Oh well we don't always get what we want in life.</p>
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<p>One of the newbies posted this pic and I wanted to get your opinions of the authenticity of the photo. Can you ID the gill for me and tell me how big they get.…</p>
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<p>You guys are a incredible resource for gills. I wasn't very successful at getting bluegills their proper respect on kayakwars. Oh well we don't always get what we want in life.</p>
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<p>One of the newbies posted this pic and I wanted to get your opinions of the authenticity of the photo. Can you ID the gill for me and tell me how big they get.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167425308?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167425308?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p> So here's our current numbers…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-19:2036984:Comment:3197682012-10-19T01:39:27.422ZTim Cottonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TimCotton
<p>So here's our current numbers:</p>
<p>Redear(10 & 13)</p>
<p>Flier(9 & 10 1/2)</p>
<p>Other(9 and 11)</p>
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<p>So here's our current numbers:</p>
<p>Redear(10 & 13)</p>
<p>Flier(9 & 10 1/2)</p>
<p>Other(9 and 11)</p>
<p> </p> Good points, Tony. I have a 1…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-18:2036984:Comment:3195582012-10-18T19:04:17.731ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>Good points, Tony. I have a 12" scale painted on each of my rods, in fact, to offer an immediate visual reference. I do carry a small spring scale at all times; it's part of my regular fishing vest kit.</p>
<p>But I only use it when I'm wow'ed. The rest of the time I use the painted length scale on my rod...</p>
<p>Well, alright - I don't really use <span style="text-decoration: underline;">it</span> all that much, either. If it's a big fish, it's a big fish. I take a picture, marvel at the…</p>
<p>Good points, Tony. I have a 12" scale painted on each of my rods, in fact, to offer an immediate visual reference. I do carry a small spring scale at all times; it's part of my regular fishing vest kit.</p>
<p>But I only use it when I'm wow'ed. The rest of the time I use the painted length scale on my rod...</p>
<p>Well, alright - I don't really use <span style="text-decoration: underline;">it</span> all that much, either. If it's a big fish, it's a big fish. I take a picture, marvel at the wonder that IS a fish and toss it back.</p>
<p>But Im not trying to win any war, either, kayak or otherwise. Great observations on your part, as always. Thanks.</p> While I agree with other post…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-18:2036984:Comment:3195442012-10-18T14:24:59.399ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>While I agree with other posters on the validity of length vs. weight as a determining factor, I understand the need to keep things simple. After all, I have seen many photos posted here that show a float tube with a measuring guide, but I have yet to see one equipped with a factory installed digital scale....length is immediate, and easily visualized. Weight on the other hand, can be highly interpretive. Walk into your local bait shop and ask the regulars leaning on the counter how many of…</p>
<p>While I agree with other posters on the validity of length vs. weight as a determining factor, I understand the need to keep things simple. After all, I have seen many photos posted here that show a float tube with a measuring guide, but I have yet to see one equipped with a factory installed digital scale....length is immediate, and easily visualized. Weight on the other hand, can be highly interpretive. Walk into your local bait shop and ask the regulars leaning on the counter how many of them have ever caught a 1 lb. Bluegill, and I'll bet most of their hands go up. Now ask them exactly how much that supposed 1 lb. fish weighed, and you will probably find that at no time was a scale involved. That's not saying that their fish didn't actually weigh a pound, rather it might be a case of "it was as big as my hand", therefore it must have.</p>
<p>Length however, is familiar to most people. Trying to establish what constitutes a trophy BG is another matter entirely. I have seen many 10" Bluegills mounted, and hanging on the wall. While I might not consider such a fish a trophy, my location produces 10" BG fairly regularly. Not so in other areas.</p>
<p>I think your numbers look pretty good for a general estimate. Maybe, I would up the minimum size on "other" to 9", but that's just me nit-picking......</p> Too bad. SO, I need to toss o…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-18:2036984:Comment:3197232012-10-18T12:09:44.882ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>Too bad. SO, I need to toss out my scale?</p>
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<p>Just kidding. I dont worry about all that size and warring kayaks stuff, anyway. I have a kayak and I fish from it. Thats good enough. The KISS principle...</p>
<p>Too bad. SO, I need to toss out my scale?</p>
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<p>Just kidding. I dont worry about all that size and warring kayaks stuff, anyway. I have a kayak and I fish from it. Thats good enough. The KISS principle...</p> Jim,
This is excellent info. …tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-17:2036984:Comment:3193762012-10-17T23:09:29.168ZTim Cottonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TimCotton
<p>Jim,</p>
<p>This is excellent info. I worry about having to many categories and folks not accurately identifying their catch. Some of these are easier to id than others. For example Redear and Fliers are easy to id. The others when caught in dark water, could be a problem.</p>
<p>What do you think of these:</p>
<p>Redear(10 & 13)</p>
<p>Flier(9 & 10 1/2)</p>
<p>Other(8 1/2 and 11)</p>
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<p>Jim,</p>
<p>This is excellent info. I worry about having to many categories and folks not accurately identifying their catch. Some of these are easier to id than others. For example Redear and Fliers are easy to id. The others when caught in dark water, could be a problem.</p>
<p>What do you think of these:</p>
<p>Redear(10 & 13)</p>
<p>Flier(9 & 10 1/2)</p>
<p>Other(8 1/2 and 11)</p>
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