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Location: Wisconsin
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I just bought a new Pumpkinseed set up.

I just bought a new Pumpkinseed reel and combos for the whole family. I got the girls Pink, my nephew Orange and me Silver.

Master Roddy Hunter 2 - Pc. Spinning Combo lights up the lake! Literally! Lights mounted on each side of the reel produce an eye-catching circular display as the reel handle is turned. But this Combo is FAR from a gimmick... it has what it takes to land the lunker on fresh or salt water. Features a silver rod and matching pre-spooled graphite reel. From the boat, shore or dock, light it up with this Spinning Combo! Reel: 3 ball bearing for smooth retrieval-right or left-handed; 5.1:1 gear ratio; Front drag. Rod: EVA foam handles; Graphite reel seat; 2-Pc. graphite construction; Diamond wrap. Length: 5'6"; Action: Light; Line Weight(lbs.): 6-12. Master Roddy Hunter 2 - Pc. Spinning Combo 5'6".

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PUMPKINSEED BRAGGER BOARD 6 Replies

Post the bragger pumpkinseeds in your fishing portfolio. they are great fish... jewels of the lakes!Continue

Started by Slip Sinker. Last reply by Slip Sinker Oct 28, 2015.

Pumpkingills...the Pumpkinseed-Bluegill Hybrid 7 Replies

Hey folks, I have recently been posting some picks of some very big pumpkinseed sunfish that I now believe are actually hybrids of seeds and bluegills. After viewing many photos from the BBG…Continue

Started by Jim Gronaw. Last reply by Jim Gronaw Jul 23, 2014.

What is your favorite rod and reel for Pumpkinseeds? 7 Replies

What is your favorite rod and reel for Pumpkinseeds? I am looking to buy a new one and would like some advice. Also are there any spinners or crankbaits that can be used? Continue

Started by DUANE SCHULTZ. Last reply by John Sheehan May 4, 2012.

Is anyone asking for fishing stuff for Christmas ? 8 Replies

Is anyone asking for fishing stuff for Christmas? I am asking for a Wisconsin fishing lake map chip for a Humminbird fish finder that I want to get in March. What are you guys asking for?Your Friend,…Continue

Started by DUANE SCHULTZ. Last reply by John Sheehan Dec 28, 2011.

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Comment by John Sheehan on March 30, 2012 at 12:56pm: hmmm close up still shows red eye .Gonna have to recall to look at a live Pseed 's eyes now that I'm on this .Thanks Jacob now I gotta know!

Comment by John Sheehan on March 30, 2012 at 12:55pm: Another Pseed with out Redeye(either from the camera or actual color of fish eye)

Comment by John Sheehan on March 30, 2012 at 12:50pm: This one is also a beautiful fish! Aquarium is right!

Comment by Jacob Hill on March 30, 2012 at 12:47pm: well i'll be damned they are longears. i almost put one back in my aquarium, glad i didn't. all the old timers down here say they're long gone. my dad used to eat them back in the sixties from that stretch of creek thinking that they were pumpkinseeds.

Comment by John Sheehan on March 30, 2012 at 12:47pm: I take it back my Pseed does have red eyes .Others I've caught don't .But still the Jet black long ear flap on yours differs from this fish .The blue fin tingeing on your fish and not mine makes it a different species to me .

Comment by Jacob Hill on March 30, 2012 at 12:44pm

Comment by John Sheehan on March 30, 2012 at 12:44pm: Yes Jacob I think it's a Long Eared Sunfish not a Pumpkinseed at least as I know it .PSeeds I dont believe sport the Blue tinge on the fins ,jet black long ear and red eyes .But hey maybe folks in different regions of the country hav pet names and Pumpkinseed applies in your area. Here is a Pumpkinsed from NJ and note it has a red spot on the ear ,no Bluetinged fins and no red eyes .The eyes are blackish . Get other opinions though don't count on just mine! Love your fish ! Wish I could see them up close! Catch one for that matter . So it's a creek fish huh !Hmmm!

Comment by Jacob Hill on March 30, 2012 at 12:15pm: thank you so much. are you sure that it's a long eared sunfish and not a regular pumpkinseed? i really apologize but i don't have any other good pictures, but i did catch more. i will post those. a huge flood and mild weather made for a huge spawn last spring/summer in the SE indiana creek i was fishing.

Comment by John Sheehan on March 30, 2012 at 10:30am: Jacob ,I think your fish deserves a feature ! It's beautiful .Any more shots of this fish or more like it?