Whats a big bluegill where you live? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T23:17:42Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/whats-a-big-bluegill-where-you?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A122912&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe don't have too many angler…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-02-09:2036984:Comment:1240392011-02-09T18:09:46.570ZGlen Wagleyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GlenWagley
We don't have too many anglers that target bluegill here in Utah. I'm one of the few. We have a number of waters with bluegill. Typically 8 inchers are considered good as most of us keep the 7 or 8 inchers for eating. The 9 inchers show up occasionally at some waters but we really only have one lake that consistently produces 10+ inchers. The state record stands at 11.5 inches, 2 lb 7 ounces and that one has been since 1993. I'm happy to get into 8 inch bluegill or better but I'm no snob. Those…
We don't have too many anglers that target bluegill here in Utah. I'm one of the few. We have a number of waters with bluegill. Typically 8 inchers are considered good as most of us keep the 7 or 8 inchers for eating. The 9 inchers show up occasionally at some waters but we really only have one lake that consistently produces 10+ inchers. The state record stands at 11.5 inches, 2 lb 7 ounces and that one has been since 1993. I'm happy to get into 8 inch bluegill or better but I'm no snob. Those 7 inchers taste great! Although I am too far away to…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-02-09:2036984:Comment:1240302011-02-09T00:54:44.500ZMichael Coxhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MichaelCox
<p>Although I am too far away to fish it on a regular basis, I hope Fairfield recovers from the fish kill last year. I haven't heard any firsthand accounts from there yet but a couple of guys on the Texas Fishing Forum are going to try it out. I got my first two 10"+ gills last month on Calaveras lake down here in San Antonio. Texas does have a "big" fish program for bluegill and other sunfish which is 10". I have got a few redears over 12" but my biggest bluegill is 10.25".</p>
<p>Although I am too far away to fish it on a regular basis, I hope Fairfield recovers from the fish kill last year. I haven't heard any firsthand accounts from there yet but a couple of guys on the Texas Fishing Forum are going to try it out. I got my first two 10"+ gills last month on Calaveras lake down here in San Antonio. Texas does have a "big" fish program for bluegill and other sunfish which is 10". I have got a few redears over 12" but my biggest bluegill is 10.25".</p> I have the same opinion on…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-02-06:2036984:Comment:1236972011-02-06T15:22:46.331ZNathanael Deloachhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/NathanaelDeloach
<p> I have the same opinion on Mn Gills Shawn, I consistantly keep 8-9"ers and catch alot of 9+"ers that get thrown back in hopes that they become a 10+" trophey. I have heard of, but not seen in the Northern Mn region of 11+"ers being caught......I am still looking for those :-)</p>
<p> When I lived in NC 11+"ers were considered trophies. I caught many 10.75" fish but could never seem to get over that 11" hump. My opionion on trophey Gills is that you need to find the right lake/pond.…</p>
<p> I have the same opinion on Mn Gills Shawn, I consistantly keep 8-9"ers and catch alot of 9+"ers that get thrown back in hopes that they become a 10+" trophey. I have heard of, but not seen in the Northern Mn region of 11+"ers being caught......I am still looking for those :-)</p>
<p> When I lived in NC 11+"ers were considered trophies. I caught many 10.75" fish but could never seem to get over that 11" hump. My opionion on trophey Gills is that you need to find the right lake/pond. Just about every region in the country has a trophey Gill lake where 9+"ers are found. For those that have trouble getting into those Trophies keep exploring, with a little persistance and patience you will find them eventually! Heres a tip, find a lake with a healthy large mouth population and your chances of finding bigger Gills will go up. :-)</p> Nice fish LOTFR...
I think y…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-02-02:2036984:Comment:1233082011-02-02T02:53:08.630ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p> Nice fish LOTFR...</p>
<p>I think you'll be fishing awhile before you see that 16 incher though....</p>
<p> Nice fish LOTFR...</p>
<p>I think you'll be fishing awhile before you see that 16 incher though....</p> We dont even start to keep…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-02-02:2036984:Comment:1233042011-02-02T02:00:02.994ZLord of the Fly , Rodshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LordoftheFlyRods
We dont even start to keep them unless they are 8 inches long, the bigger the better in my book, here is some photo from the last two years, the quill in the picture is 8 and a quarter inch long, dont tell me what I 've been eating I should have hung on the wall , I'm waiting for a 16 incher<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117100001?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117100001?profile=original" width="640"></img></a> and this one I should have put on the wall…
We dont even start to keep them unless they are 8 inches long, the bigger the better in my book, here is some photo from the last two years, the quill in the picture is 8 and a quarter inch long, dont tell me what I 've been eating I should have hung on the wall , I'm waiting for a 16 incher<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117100001?profile=original"><img width="640" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117100001?profile=original" class="align-full"/></a>and this one I should have put on the wall<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059854472?profile=original"><img width="640" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059854472?profile=original" class="align-full"/></a> I consider a bluegill over 1l…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-02-02:2036984:Comment:1233822011-02-02T01:24:44.757ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>I consider a bluegill over 1lb to be a real nice fish. Up around a pound and a half would be a candidate for my wall...</p>
<p>I consider a bluegill over 1lb to be a real nice fish. Up around a pound and a half would be a candidate for my wall...</p> Anything over the ten inch ma…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-01-30:2036984:Comment:1228662011-01-30T21:44:18.172ZJim Gronawhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
Anything over the ten inch mark is a trophy class fish in my book. We have some great hybrid sunfish that we have taken just shy of 12. A 12 inch bluegill would be considered a fish of a lifetime in Maryland.
Anything over the ten inch mark is a trophy class fish in my book. We have some great hybrid sunfish that we have taken just shy of 12. A 12 inch bluegill would be considered a fish of a lifetime in Maryland. I agree with my buddy Shawn!…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-01-30:2036984:Comment:1226322011-01-30T03:48:15.457ZPatrick "Bullworm" Olsonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Bullworm
I agree with my buddy Shawn! A double digit gill in Minnesota is a great fish! We have such a short growing season that it hinders the growing of true FREAKS! There are some lake however that do contain 12 plus gills but, those are on the top secret list!
I agree with my buddy Shawn! A double digit gill in Minnesota is a great fish! We have such a short growing season that it hinders the growing of true FREAKS! There are some lake however that do contain 12 plus gills but, those are on the top secret list! Actually, I knew that. Just t…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-01-30:2036984:Comment:1227072011-01-30T03:16:25.107Z10.5" RES Sharonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SharonDianaHansen
Actually, I knew that. Just trying to get a good discussion going. It's been kind of dead around bbg lately. Thanks for the response.
Actually, I knew that. Just trying to get a good discussion going. It's been kind of dead around bbg lately. Thanks for the response. Sharon, you'd be surprised at…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-01-30:2036984:Comment:1229122011-01-30T03:14:02.452ZCliff Hilberthttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/CliffHilbert
<p>Sharon, you'd be surprised at how many bluegill fishermen there are all over Texas. There are several lakes, especially Fairfield, where bream are the major attraction, especially the coppernose.</p>
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<p>In the Dallas area, a 10" bream is a nice one, a 12" one is a real trophy. Another fish that people catch a lot of here on ultra-light tackle in North Texas are crappie, which I've caught up to 2.75# on light tackle.</p>
<p>Sharon, you'd be surprised at how many bluegill fishermen there are all over Texas. There are several lakes, especially Fairfield, where bream are the major attraction, especially the coppernose.</p>
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<p>In the Dallas area, a 10" bream is a nice one, a 12" one is a real trophy. Another fish that people catch a lot of here on ultra-light tackle in North Texas are crappie, which I've caught up to 2.75# on light tackle.</p>