Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

BBG DATABASE OF TIED FLYS AND JIGS

Information

BBG DATABASE OF TIED FLYS AND JIGS

BBG database of tied flys and jigs…if you are a creator or a user of a member created tied fly or jig post your creation, review or comments on the pattern here. Start a discussion for every tie mentioned. This is a great way of organizing all these great creations of ties in one location. Give tips on fishing and post pictures of your successes with the pattern.

Members: 48
Latest Activity: Jan 28, 2024

Discussion Forum

"Simple Spider" Tipping Fly 15 Replies

>…Continue

Started by Slip Sinker. Last reply by Damon Toney Nov 14, 2019.

Mousies... Jig and Tipping Fly Versions 8 Replies

... Continue

Started by Slip Sinker. Last reply by Slip Sinker Nov 18, 2018.

Foam Bugs/ Kreinik Braid 3 Replies

Below are 3 foam bluegill/crappie, perch, etc. bugs I tied recently. I used Kreink Braid for the under-body to add a little flash, and also for a tail. There is no end to uses for the Kreink Braid. I…Continue

Started by Bruce Tomaselli. Last reply by Slip Sinker Sep 29, 2018.

"Spring Cricket" 11 Replies

One thing ive noticed about favorite or popular B.Gill baits is the B.Gill's fascination for rubber legs… one of my most favorite ties growing up as a kid was the foam spider with those rubber legs.…Continue

Started by Slip Sinker. Last reply by Bruce Tomaselli Jul 8, 2017.

Comment Wall

Comment

You need to be a member of BBG DATABASE OF TIED FLYS AND JIGS to add comments!

Comment by Steve C on March 4, 2017 at 6:43am

Here's how I make my tungsten jigs.  Like Dave, I use the slotted tungsten beads.  To fasten the beads, I mount the hook/bead in the vice and fill the slot with lead fillings.  Then, add a drop or two of crazy glue to the fillings.  The glue is wicked into the fillings and creates a very strong bond.  Be ready, because sometimes the glue will come out around the hook eye.  Soak up the excess with a paper towel and run a piece of mono through the hook eye while the glue is still wet.  I haven't had a bead come loose yet.  It's like they are welded to the hook, and the lead adds a bit more weight.


Comment by dave schuyler on March 3, 2017 at 3:18pm

Sorry I don't know how to edit my comment. Top pic, left side #3&4 are daphnia with bead inside for weight. Pic #2, tiny green bead is 1.5mm on a #18 hook. Plain bead and hook are used for ice plastics. 

Comment by dave schuyler on March 3, 2017 at 3:06pm

Slip, I use slotted tungsten beads on dry fly hooks. Both for ice fishing and open water. Hooks are 94833 2 x fine. Size 18 to 10. Beads range from 1.5mm to 4.0mm. Gold, copper, silver. I use size 70 thread, I tie with thread that reacts with UV light. Fluo red, pink, orange. I have tried some daphnia with tungsten inside for weight. 

Comment by Slip Sinker on January 14, 2017 at 5:16am

anybody willing to share and post some ice fly creations... in particular I'm looking for tungsten bead up front with hook riding up.

remember this is a great way to popularize your ties or creations. users can link to the fly discussion in particular and use them in their posts!

Comment by Damon Toney on December 1, 2016 at 11:04pm

PEAK Vise after nine years:

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on June 30, 2016 at 3:36pm

I have a point and shoot Olympus Stylus 1050SW. I lost the disk that had the companion photo storage, editing, etc., with it and then I had to buy a new computer. I downloaded Viewer 3, which is their new software, but now I have to figure it out.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on June 30, 2016 at 8:12am
Bruce,
I just started using Google Photo, as it is what came on the phone.
I messed up the link address.
Still haven't figured out how to get the Google hosted pic into a post here as an image. What I used to do didn't work...
Comment by Allen Morgan on June 30, 2016 at 5:22am

Bruce, are you using a SD card in your camera?  Does your computer have an SD card reader?

Or, does your camera have a USB port on it somewhere?  Most do.  Just plug the camera into the computer with a USB cord, then turn the camera on.  The computer will see the camera as another drive.

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on June 29, 2016 at 7:06pm

Those are neat flies, David. I don't know why I couldn't open the other link. I'm getting close to being able to post photos.  I installed a photo program tonight, but I haven't learned how to get the photos from my camera and onto the computer. I'll figure it out.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on June 29, 2016 at 3:48pm

I tied these kinda short; I didn't want a big long ass-end hanging out.
Before I ever tried rubber hackle legs, this is the sort of fly I tried.
The bluegill would go for it readily in the pond.
Then I kinda forgot about it, experimented with a zillion other flies, and never really tried it anywhere else. I really dont know how it will work on a large BOW.

But I am certain it needs to be fished on a calm surface. Once the breeze gets up, Id switch to something noisier if I was intent on using topwater flies.

 

Members (48)

 
 
 

Latest Activity

Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Nesting Pair of Ospreys......

"Yeah most nests are not this close to the water and this river is remote with alligators and large…"
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Nesting Pair of Ospreys......

"Guess the Osprey knew it was a great spot too. The Cormorants up here are murder on the stocked…"
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Nesting Pair of Ospreys......

"This was a great fishing spot for me until the osprey nested……I’ve seen chicks…"
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

So many spots to place your bait...

"These cypress trees are now in the water….still producing great fishing…"
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

The big Cypress downed by a Hurricane.....

"This is a good example John…..I posted this picture in 2012 and a couple weeks ago I caught…"
Sunday
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"Thanks John…..being in the south we’re always drawn to cypress trees and the…"
Sunday
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"Nice info, Jeffrey! Up here my main Crappie habits have been wood cover near deep water and willow…"
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

My Dad Doesn't know Where to Cast Next.......

"This is my dad who loved fishing…..this cove is similar to the one with all cattails but in…"
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"I think all fresh water fish like to relate to cattails…..the most cattails I’ve ever…"
Sunday
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"Up here the Pickerel can be found by Cattails and other tall reed areas. The first spawning…"
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

This is always a great spot with cypress, cattails and now a blooming hibiscus..next time I’m there…
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Fish Attractant in the Coastal N.C. Marsh…..7/4/2025

"Thanks John…anytime you get close to them there’s hundreds of different insects…"
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Joe Struck Copper on a Sand Bar….7/5/2025

The wind was building on the main river so we splashed back to the ramp after 42 gills, 1 bullhead…
Saturday
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Fish Attractant in the Coastal N.C. Marsh…..7/4/2025

"Good work on finding fish habitat!"
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Pretty Masked Copper Shallow ……7/5/2025

Preparing for next week’s buck moon on 7/10……
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"Up early this morning, heard we were going to have a tropical storm in the Carolina’s…so Joe and I went and burned some crickets…"
Saturday

© 2025   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service