Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T12:34:59ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinkerhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3630057995?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://bigbluegill.ning.com/group/bluegillflyrodders/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0ks5tif0pqzgf&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBlue Gill Antics That You have Experiencedtag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-04-07:2036984:Topic:5991432015-04-07T03:40:57.685ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>Hey Guys!</p>
<p> I am new to this site, and thought it might be interesting for members to relate some of their experiences with catching bluegills on popping bugs with a fly rod!</p>
<p>In my earlier fly fishing days down in Louisiana, my buddy and I use to go bream fishing with rubber popping bugs and fly rods on a body of water known as Black Bayou. This is a large bayou stretching from Louisiana over into Texas and holds an abundance of fresh water fish. We fished out of a Jon boat and…</p>
<p>Hey Guys!</p>
<p> I am new to this site, and thought it might be interesting for members to relate some of their experiences with catching bluegills on popping bugs with a fly rod!</p>
<p>In my earlier fly fishing days down in Louisiana, my buddy and I use to go bream fishing with rubber popping bugs and fly rods on a body of water known as Black Bayou. This is a large bayou stretching from Louisiana over into Texas and holds an abundance of fresh water fish. We fished out of a Jon boat and in the late afternoon just before the sun completely set was prime time in the spring for catching big bull bluegills!</p>
<p>The best technique was to try and roll cast a bug where it would land about 2-3 feet up the trunk of a large cypress tree. Then you would let the bug slowly slide into the water at the base of the tree. Slight ripples would occur from the bug touching the water,and we would let these tiny ripples subside for a few seconds. After all was still and quiet a slight flip of the rod tip imparted a good wiggle from the popping bug and 9 times out of 10 action was instantaneous! It was either a sucking action action from a big bluegill engulfing the bug or a vicious all out strike.Then there were times that the bug lying motionless in the water and a slight flip of the rod tip and the bug created ripples with it`s movement and what was perceived as an all out strike would occur. But instead of an all out vicious strike, it was the bluegill breaking the water and becoming somewhat airborne</p>
<p>and somersaulting back over the bug to engulf it! This was a very trying situation to try to catch these bluegills! Because one would have to wait for the fish to come back down to get the bug. Natural tendency is to set the hook at the instant the fish breaks the water,but no you have to wait until he goes airborne and comes back down on the bug!</p>
<p>One time we were fishing and the sun was almost set, so light was fading fairly fast. My buddy told me to watch this old dead log sticking out of the water resting on it`s stump about 3 feet out of the water. my buddy cast his fly about a foot above the water upon the log and let set there and then slowly stared to twitch it down towards the water. All of a sudden out of the water comes this humongous cow bluegill fining herself up the log and takes the bug before it every gets to the water. Talk about an experience that was one that I will never forget!</p>
<p>Once again I was on Black Bayou in a Jon boat and this time was with my wife who was paddling me slowly through some old cypress stumps where I could take nice easy cast with my popping bug afte bluegill. Well I was doing pretty darn good and evening was approaching so I told my wife to ease over to one more stump for the last cast of the day. Well I laid a nice little roll cast and the bug went right where I was aiming and lightly touch the water right at the base of the stump. Bingo! A fast strike and I immediately set the hook and out of the water comes this little " Tight eye" bluegill sailing through the air at the end of my line. It hit the water about 5 feet from the boat and I popped it up into the air again towards the boat and just as the little fish hit in the boat behind my wife,here comes a jackfish ( Chain Pickerel) about 3 feet long through the air after this little bluegill! it also lands right behind my wife and then things went south real quick! I was able to dispatch the jackfish with the boat paddle,but that was the end of my wife ever paddling for me again!!</p>
<p>So let me here from you guys now!!</p> Recent move from FL to MDtag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-29:2036984:Topic:5969312015-03-29T13:54:35.887ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>Well I decided to take a promotion and work 3 yrs in MD. I'd like to find a couple of fellow fly rodders to fish with.</p>
<p>Well I decided to take a promotion and work 3 yrs in MD. I'd like to find a couple of fellow fly rodders to fish with.</p> Sharing the catchtag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-07-06:2036984:Topic:5318492014-07-06T16:29:36.470ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
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<p>I don't fish every week but when I catch 10 or 15 nice gills on my flyrod its an enjoyable day on Lake Okeechobee. One reason I'm successful is because I have a nice aluminum bass boat to fish from. The other part of fishing I enjoy is sharing those gills with some of the bank fishermen. I have enough fish in my freezer and I know the fish I share are always appreciated. </p>
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<p>I don't fish every week but when I catch 10 or 15 nice gills on my flyrod its an enjoyable day on Lake Okeechobee. One reason I'm successful is because I have a nice aluminum bass boat to fish from. The other part of fishing I enjoy is sharing those gills with some of the bank fishermen. I have enough fish in my freezer and I know the fish I share are always appreciated. </p> Here's The Dream.tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-08:2036984:Topic:4841262014-03-08T17:07:12.527ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
Okay, so you fly fish. Or maybe not. But, you want to be better, or maybe just get into more adventure.<br />
If so, check this video.<br />
Sean Kerley, this ones for you-<br />
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<a href="http://youtu.be/aEXRMQGZYpQ">http://youtu.be/aEXRMQGZYpQ</a>
Okay, so you fly fish. Or maybe not. But, you want to be better, or maybe just get into more adventure.<br />
If so, check this video.<br />
Sean Kerley, this ones for you-<br />
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<a href="http://youtu.be/aEXRMQGZYpQ">http://youtu.be/aEXRMQGZYpQ</a> Sparetag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-08:2036984:Topic:4840132014-03-08T02:40:14.139ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
I just traded a box of 22 shells for a True Temper 8'6" 5wt.<br />
I was thinking I could use it for a spare or loaner. I'm<br />
Wondering if I made a good trade.
I just traded a box of 22 shells for a True Temper 8'6" 5wt.<br />
I was thinking I could use it for a spare or loaner. I'm<br />
Wondering if I made a good trade. Davy Knot (for tippet to fly)tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-02-20:2036984:Topic:4798422014-02-20T20:08:19.294ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p> I don't know which knot you fly-fisherman like to use for tying the tippet to your fly, I used to use an improved clinch knot but find I like the "DAVY" knot much better. ( I have had clinch knots come untied with a fish on the line ) The Davy is simpler to tie, has very little bulk and is as strong as any knot I have tried. Best of all, it is easier and quicker to tie than a clinch knot. I splice my tippet to leader with a surgeon's knot and fly-line to backing with an Albright…</p>
<p> I don't know which knot you fly-fisherman like to use for tying the tippet to your fly, I used to use an improved clinch knot but find I like the "DAVY" knot much better. ( I have had clinch knots come untied with a fish on the line ) The Davy is simpler to tie, has very little bulk and is as strong as any knot I have tried. Best of all, it is easier and quicker to tie than a clinch knot. I splice my tippet to leader with a surgeon's knot and fly-line to backing with an Albright knot.</p>
<p>But for tying the tippet to a fly, give the Davy knot a try. If you don't know how to tie the "DAVY", go to YouTube and search Davy Knot....there are a lot of videos to show you how this knot is tied..... Good Luck and let me know what you think...............Don</p> Step by Step tying a great panfish fly, modified "Greenie-Weenie"tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-02-13:2036984:Topic:4780732014-02-13T22:31:06.442ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p> Here is a very simple and effective fly for Blue Gills. Easy to tie (takes just a couple minutes) works for all kinds of Sunfish...........Don in SC</p>
<p><a href="http://youtu.be/HqbsA6bLAZ8" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/HqbsA6bLAZ8</a></p>
<p> Here is a very simple and effective fly for Blue Gills. Easy to tie (takes just a couple minutes) works for all kinds of Sunfish...........Don in SC</p>
<p><a href="http://youtu.be/HqbsA6bLAZ8" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/HqbsA6bLAZ8</a></p> Cheap Tungsten Bead Headstag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-02-06:2036984:Topic:4763762014-02-06T18:26:49.750ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p><span>I am in no way sponsoring these guys… BUT… The deal is incredible.</span><br></br><span>For those of you that tie your own flies, Jigs etc, You have to check these guys out. Rip Lips Fishing.</span><br></br><span>I use Tungsten Bead heads a lot especially for tying Chironomids, amongst other things.</span><br></br><span>For your comparison: </span><br></br><span>Cabela's 20 Bead heads (depending on size) around $8 plus shipping… 100 of the Exact same bead heads $18 plus $3 shipping… No brainer… Just…</span></p>
<p><span>I am in no way sponsoring these guys… BUT… The deal is incredible.</span><br/><span>For those of you that tie your own flies, Jigs etc, You have to check these guys out. Rip Lips Fishing.</span><br/><span>I use Tungsten Bead heads a lot especially for tying Chironomids, amongst other things.</span><br/><span>For your comparison: </span><br/><span>Cabela's 20 Bead heads (depending on size) around $8 plus shipping… 100 of the Exact same bead heads $18 plus $3 shipping… No brainer… Just wanted to share, hope I haven't broken any protocols… but take it from a tier… this is a great deal...</span></p> Winter, agood time to clean and inspect all your fly geartag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-01-19:2036984:Topic:4718292014-01-19T01:58:35.404ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
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<p> I try to keep my fly gear clean and ready to fish all the time. But once a year, I like to really give everything a real good "going-over". Clean (with isopropyl alcohol on a soft cotton patch) the rods,</p>
<p>and the lines. This will clean off any old line dressing and "pond-scum" etc. (inspect the fly lines for any torn-worn places and for cracks) If you need to replace a line, now is a better time to do it than on the creek bank. Put fresh line dressing on a cotton patch and…</p>
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<p> I try to keep my fly gear clean and ready to fish all the time. But once a year, I like to really give everything a real good "going-over". Clean (with isopropyl alcohol on a soft cotton patch) the rods,</p>
<p>and the lines. This will clean off any old line dressing and "pond-scum" etc. (inspect the fly lines for any torn-worn places and for cracks) If you need to replace a line, now is a better time to do it than on the creek bank. Put fresh line dressing on a cotton patch and pull the lines through "twice". Inspect the rods for cracks,dings, bent guides etc. Disassemble the reels and clean out any dirt, mud, sand that remains and grease/oil moving parts as needed. Make sure reel is smooth and nothing is rubbing or bent. Clean the cork grips on the rods with "magic-eraser". I did all this today and also sorted the flies in my boxes to remove any with too much "Battle-Damage" and also put the flies in the correct boxes (It always amazes me how so many different types of flies can wind up in the same box when I am fishing). Also might as well remove any flies that you KNOW you are not going to fish, (why take up room in your fly boxes with flies you don't really intend to use ?) This will also give you "insight" as which of your favorite flies you are low on and need to tie. Once done, you have the confidence of knowing when you get a break in the weather, you will be ready to go. If you take care of your gear, it is much less likely to let you down,</p>
<p>(especially when you get up at 05:00 AM and drive the extra 150 miles to fish somewhere special.)</p>
<p><<<<< Just food for thought, I was so pleased with my results today I thought I would pass along the suggestion...............Good Fishing............Don in SC</p> Lelandfly.com Redington rods and combos 50% offtag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-01-17:2036984:Topic:4712972014-01-17T00:24:56.660ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p><a href="http://www.lelandfly.com/On-Sale/Rod-Sale/">http://www.lelandfly.com/On-Sale/Rod-Sale/</a></p>
<p>Leland fly has got Redington Fly rods and combos @ 50% off. If you like Redington gear you need to take a look.............Don in SC</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lelandfly.com/On-Sale/Rod-Sale/">http://www.lelandfly.com/On-Sale/Rod-Sale/</a></p>
<p>Leland fly has got Redington Fly rods and combos @ 50% off. If you like Redington gear you need to take a look.............Don in SC</p>