Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

Ok, I'm a tad late with the story. I said more to come at 6pm but, work kept me late, and supper had to be eaten, blah, blah. I'm here now so, let's get it started!

I was fishing the reed beds this weekend, on Deer Lake. I love bustin' the reeds for bass and pike! The fishing was incrediable!

This was the biggest of the afternoon! Not bad for just 3 hours. While throwing spinnerbaits and losing spinnerbaits, I noticed that when the spinnerbait reached the edge of the reeds I was getting good hits, "ticks" if you will. Deer is known for some very nice gills. I have caught a few a long time ago but, never really targeted them though. I was too heavy into bass fishing at the time. Well, anyway, I decide that these ticks could be big gills. In the past I had a monster gill follow a spinnerbait once. I take a deep breath and grab the ultrlight. I drop a slip float set up on the edge of the thickest reeds I can see. In 30 seconds the float goes down! I boat a good gill! He is coming in around the 7 inch mark. I go back for more. 1-2-3 minutes pass by and suddenly the float is under! The drag howls, it has to be a bass. The fish wraps me around a single, lone reed. I can handle this. I have everyone stop throwing spinnerbaits as I pull the boat closer to the wrapped fish. I finally get there and I see a side shot of a huge gill! The nerves are getting rattled now. Steph goes in after the reed. She reaches down to snap the reed of and with the twitch of the wrist it is over. The line has snapped.

I asked steph how big it was and, she says, "you don't want to know." "All I can say, honey, the biggest I have ever seen on the end of your line." She felt horrible. I told her that it is all part of this sick game we play called fishing.

I will be returning to find you, Mr. Huge A. Gill, I will find you!

Views: 74

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Interesting. I remember you mentioned the reed fishing before for bass and a good way to locate gills. I've tried a little reed casting up there but never did any good. Where abouts would I start tossing? Thank you...GC
Hey ya Greg! Check your comment box on your page!
This is a great report .Sorry 'bout the ending tho'. You are on to something .Here's an aggressive gill caught outside reeds.

RSS

Latest Activity

John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Perch eats Rainbow Trout Pattern

"Actually, a tough one Bruce, only three Fish, A small Bass, a small Pickerel and this Perch which…"
yesterday
Bruce Tomaselli commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Perch eats Rainbow Trout Pattern

"Looks like you had a fine day, John. Great perch!"
Thursday
John Sheehan posted photos
Wednesday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Labor Day Weekend Crab Boil….9/2/2024

"Thanks Tooty…..dropped a little weight……just enjoy good food and a few…"
Tuesday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Tuesday
DAVID L EITUTIS commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Labor Day Weekend Crab Boil….9/2/2024

"GEEZ JEFFREY  LOOKS LIKE YOU'VE LOST SOME WEIGHT ?"
Tuesday
DAVID L EITUTIS commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Another Nice Swampcracker…..8/24/2024

"NICE ONE JEFFREY!!!!!!!!"
Tuesday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Another Nice Swampcracker…..8/24/2024

"Great to hear Dick…..we’re doing great, healthy…..had an above average fishing…"
Sep 6
dick tabbert commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Another Nice Swampcracker…..8/24/2024

"Yes Jeffrey I'm doing good  Got a new gal and enjoying life again. I've been working…"
Sep 5
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Labor Day Weekend Crab Boil….9/2/2024

"Thanks Dick…..it’s been a great summer in North Carolina for…"
Sep 5
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Another Nice Swampcracker…..8/24/2024

"Thanks Dick….hope you’re doing well…."
Sep 5
dick tabbert commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Sep 5
dick tabbert commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Sep 5
John Sheehan commented on DAVID L EITUTIS's photo
Thumbnail

SAME DAY DIFFERENT FISH

"Photos - Bluegill - Big Bluegill (ning.com) Bill Trussell check out the Green Sunfish photos,…"
Sep 4
John Sheehan commented on DAVID L EITUTIS's photo
Thumbnail

SAME DAY DIFFERENT FISH

"Green Sunfish "
Sep 4
John Sheehan commented on Bill Trussell's blog post Catfish on the Fly
"Bill, yeah, a big smallmouth would be a great fight, The tenacity of Smallies is amazing!"
Sep 4
Bill Trussell commented on Bill Trussell's blog post Catfish on the Fly
"John The largest fish I have ever landed using the fly rod- my only regret is it not being a bass,…"
Sep 4
Bill Trussell commented on Bill Trussell's blog post Catfish on the Fly
"Bruce Yes, it's quite a challenge using my 3 wt."
Sep 4
Bruce Tomaselli commented on Bill Trussell's blog post Catfish on the Fly
"That had to be a lot of fun on the fly rod."
Sep 3
John Sheehan commented on Bill Trussell's blog post Catfish on the Fly
"Wow, great fight .Especially on a 3 wt. Fly Rod! They are powerful Fish!"
Sep 3

© 2024   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service