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For the boatless Bluegill fisherman. Who still enjoys a nice relaxing day of fishing. Tips and tricks from the shoreline

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Good Fishing In Alabama In Mild Weather 12/2012 2 Replies

I had the tremendous opportunity to do a little fishing while visiting my mother in Alabama. The weather was great, snakes were in hideout mode, the banks were pretty safe. My cousin took me to this…Continue

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Started by Joe Hinton. Last reply by Jim Gronaw Dec 17, 2012.

Blanked at the Pond 10 Replies

Tried Pole fishing yesterday at my local NJ bluegill pond. Used my 12 foot B&M POLE, 2 lb test and size 16 hook and micro float. I was able to attact gills to the area with groundbait of bread…Continue

Started by Joe Angelucci. Last reply by Joe Angelucci Apr 30, 2012.

Bank spots 18 Replies

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Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Apr 19, 2012.

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Comment by Dwayne Denison on October 27, 2011 at 1:40pm: Joe I guess you are like me, you don't float, we would just melt!

Comment by John Sheehan on October 27, 2011 at 12:36pm: Great Dwayne!-Fish are still in gear and fightin' and competin' hard to stay alive . I released all my fish today but want to have a fish fry with the colder water catch!

Comment by Dwayne Denison on October 27, 2011 at 12:20pm: Welcome joe, Glad to have ya! sounds like a good day John. I went wednesday, caught about 10 crappie. Only one was good size. Also caught about a 2lb bass. But the best catch was while jigging crappie, a buddy of mine caught a 6lb carp, heck of a fight on 12ft jigging pole

Comment by John Sheehan on October 27, 2011 at 11:30am: Ha ha ,Joe! Went bank fishing today in the pouring cold October rain ( North New Jersey). The fishin' was good! Slip floatin' 16th oz Yellow Marabou Red head Jig and White baitfish imitator 32nd oz jig both tipped with crawler pieces . Several yellow Perch ,one fine White Perch and Several Male and Female Gills .All fish fought hard!

Comment by Joe Hinton on October 27, 2011 at 10:03am: Can't swim, don't float ! Best place for me is on the bank. It's where I've always fished .

Comment by John Sheehan on September 12, 2011 at 10:25am: This looks good!Thanks Dwayne!

Comment by Dwayne Denison on September 7, 2011 at 3:34pm: Glad to have you John. I have the same ideas as you. I think a lot people have lost the joy in fishing. It has, to many, became like so many other hobbies, taken way too seriously. Bluegill fishing should be relaxing and enjoyable. That is why I love to panfish, I enjoy it. It seems when I bass fish with friends, it is always a competition. And from the bank, no one can back boat you, if you are more catching fish.............Dwayne

Comment by Copperhead John on September 7, 2011 at 1:31pm: When I look back, my most memorable fishing has been done from the bank enjoying nature. Bruce hit it on the head, bank fishing for bluegills is one of the simple pleasures of life and yes, I am an old geezer who enjoys a nice relaxing day of fishing without the headaches which routinely come with boats, ramps, motors, trailers and such!

Comment by Dwayne Denison on August 29, 2011 at 3:49pm: Working on something to carry rods to shore, without getting tangled. Hope to post something by end of week.

Comment by Dwayne Denison on August 29, 2011 at 3:45pm: Glad to see you here Jim, We all could learn alot from you. Hoofin it for crappies is one of my favs!