Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T11:06:01ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorganhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2192395932?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://bigbluegill.ning.com/group/bluegillflytying/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=1xfaewn5vd9l5&feed=yes&xn_auth=noXmas Lights Tiptag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-12-13:2036984:Topic:6440992015-12-13T22:41:23.875ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>This was brought up before but if you have a string of smaller Xmas lights that no longer work cut the plug and light sockets off and then cut the wire in 6"or 7" lengths, take a wire stripper tool and strip the insulation off the wires, leaving 1/2" or so of insulation in the middle to hold the thin wires together until needed, you'll end up having a life time supply of nice fine copper wire to rib your flies with. Thanks & Merry Xmas</p>
<p>This was brought up before but if you have a string of smaller Xmas lights that no longer work cut the plug and light sockets off and then cut the wire in 6"or 7" lengths, take a wire stripper tool and strip the insulation off the wires, leaving 1/2" or so of insulation in the middle to hold the thin wires together until needed, you'll end up having a life time supply of nice fine copper wire to rib your flies with. Thanks & Merry Xmas</p> Step by Step tying a great panfish fly "modified Greenie-Weenie"tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-02-13:2036984:Topic:4779652014-02-13T22:28:05.103ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
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<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">http://youtu.be/HqbsA6bLAZ8</a></p>
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<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">http://youtu.be/HqbsA6bLAZ8</a></p> Cheap Tungsten Bead Headstag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-02-06:2036984:Topic:4765172014-02-06T18:25:37.350ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<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>
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<p><span>Good Fishing</span></p> Size 16 midge fliestag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-01-07:2036984:Topic:4687222014-01-07T18:00:47.091ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>These flies are really Trout flies, but the gills will "inhale them". ( they can swallow them deep very easily ) I carry an "unhookem-tool" and usually need it. These flies are easy to tie except that smaller hooks are used (you might need reading glasses to tie these). Trout fishermen tie these on hooks all the way down to size 30 (too small for me). These pictured were tied on size 16 curved hooks. I used .010 lead wire, black 8/0 thread, rubber floss, peacock herl and Sally Hanson's hard…</p>
<p>These flies are really Trout flies, but the gills will "inhale them". ( they can swallow them deep very easily ) I carry an "unhookem-tool" and usually need it. These flies are easy to tie except that smaller hooks are used (you might need reading glasses to tie these). Trout fishermen tie these on hooks all the way down to size 30 (too small for me). These pictured were tied on size 16 curved hooks. I used .010 lead wire, black 8/0 thread, rubber floss, peacock herl and Sally Hanson's hard as nails. They are tied much the same way as the rubber-band grub (you can use very small rubber bands in place of the floss) The biggest shock you will encounter will be how aggressively the gills will "attack" the flies.</p>
<p>I like them best in the middle of hot weather, but they work well early spring through early winter.</p>
<p>I know they don't look like much, but these are VERY effective. My favorite fly to fish on my TXL</p>
<p>0wt fly rod ( these and the rubber band grubs ).....Good luck and please post pictures ..Don in SC</p>
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<p>This is a simple spider to tie, I will do a picture step x step rather than a video. I tied this one on a size 10 2x hook, in a gill favorite color "Olive". Keep it simple with tight wraps and I am sure you will be pleased when you fish this one.......Good Luck.......Don in SC</p>
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<p>This is a simple spider to tie, I will do a picture step x step rather than a video. I tied this one on a size 10 2x hook, in a gill favorite color "Olive". Keep it simple with tight wraps and I am sure you will be pleased when you fish this one.......Good Luck.......Don in SC</p>
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<p> I went out to some ponds yesterday, the air temp was 58 F the water was cold. I fished two different flies...both caught fish. With the Super Cypret Minnow, I caught two nice Copper-head gills and one small bass. With the new sinking spider I caught 3 hand-size copper-head gills. The minnow works well any time of the year and this was the first time I have fished the new sinking spider. I only fished about 1 1/2 hours total so that was a pretty good catch with the water being that cold. I…</p>
<p> I went out to some ponds yesterday, the air temp was 58 F the water was cold. I fished two different flies...both caught fish. With the Super Cypret Minnow, I caught two nice Copper-head gills and one small bass. With the new sinking spider I caught 3 hand-size copper-head gills. The minnow works well any time of the year and this was the first time I have fished the new sinking spider. I only fished about 1 1/2 hours total so that was a pretty good catch with the water being that cold. I think the new sinking spider is going to be a real winner, I can't wait to fish it in the spring. I am not that great at tying soft hackle.....so I used medium rubber legs instead. That along with chenille, gold flash, lead wire and a gold bead is all there is to it. I will try to post a couple pictures.....Happy New Year to all...Don in SC</p>
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<p> This is another good top water Bluegill fly............Don in SC</p>
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<p> <a href="http://youtu.be/SQVJAhBPw1E">http://youtu.be/SQVJAhBPw1E</a></p>
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<p> This is another good top water Bluegill fly............Don in SC</p>
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<p> <a href="http://youtu.be/SQVJAhBPw1E">http://youtu.be/SQVJAhBPw1E</a></p> Cut body Foam Spider YouTube linktag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-12-22:2036984:Topic:4637722013-12-22T03:28:11.976ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p> Here is a link on how to tie a great top-water spider..........Don in SC</p>
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<p> <a href="http://youtu.be/EGeIlppuvnU">http://youtu.be/EGeIlppuvnU</a></p>
<p> Here is a link on how to tie a great top-water spider..........Don in SC</p>
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<p> <a href="http://youtu.be/EGeIlppuvnU">http://youtu.be/EGeIlppuvnU</a></p> Mini-Bugger in Pink and Blacktag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-12-20:2036984:Topic:4633712013-12-20T19:49:15.009ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>This little guy works well.....I tied this one in Pink and Black for the Big Bluegill board.</p>
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<p> <a href="http://youtu.be/rCReLvXrgSE">http://youtu.be/rCReLvXrgSE</a></p>
<p>This little guy works well.....I tied this one in Pink and Black for the Big Bluegill board.</p>
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<p> <a href="http://youtu.be/rCReLvXrgSE">http://youtu.be/rCReLvXrgSE</a></p> Tying the Rubber Band Grubtag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-12-18:2036984:Topic:4627622013-12-18T16:53:50.838ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
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<p> A great little fly on a hot day.....(very cheap to tie) Bluegills will fight over this one.</p>
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<p> <a href="http://youtu.be/inyboD7wKAw">http://youtu.be/inyboD7wKAw</a></p>
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<p> A great little fly on a hot day.....(very cheap to tie) Bluegills will fight over this one.</p>
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<p> <a href="http://youtu.be/inyboD7wKAw">http://youtu.be/inyboD7wKAw</a></p>