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The Big and Ugly

This group is for all the members that enjoy an occasional bend of your rod from Carp, Catfish, Redhorse Suckers, Quillbacks, Gar, Bowfin and other undesireables........Our hearts are with the beloved Bluegill but we don't shy away from a big battle!

Location: Anywhere they grow......
Members: 30
Latest Activity: Jan 9

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BOWFIN LOVERS 8 Replies

Since it must be Bowfin Monday, I just thought I'd offer this to any of our BBG members who have ever caught or photographed the powerful bowfin. Southern boys and mid-westerners alike, show us your…Continue

Started by Jim Gronaw. Last reply by John Sheehan Jan 9.

Blue Cats from the James and Potomac 2 Replies

I am hoping to try for some blues on the tidal Potomac this Monday...Hope to tangle with some of the big cats, like these from previous trips...…Continue

Started by Jim Gronaw. Last reply by Slip Sinker Nov 15, 2014.

Channel Cats in Ponds 6 Replies

We have had a very good week with pond cats, and largemouths, locally. Pond catties are available to us in about 8 different small bodies of water, both public and private. We have been getting them…Continue

Started by Jim Gronaw. Last reply by Tony Livingston Oct 17, 2013.

Well, well, well...look what the fly drug in! 5 Replies

Fishing slow and deep for a big gill and connected with Mr. Whiskers.Continue

Started by Rex Robinson. Last reply by Ray Ditzenberger Feb 13, 2013.

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Comment by bobby emory on January 28, 2012 at 3:23pm
when it gets a touch warmer here in va i'll be posted up on the bridge crossing on the dirt road trying to catch one
Comment by bobby emory on January 28, 2012 at 3:21pm
yes john I love bullheads they bite when some targ heted fish won't but i have a little hole where I target them
Comment by John Sheehan on January 28, 2012 at 3:17pm

Bobby how about Yellow Brown and Black Bullheads .Great fun at night! More like small and Ugly but still fun and the fish are willin' to bite at least August (or sooner) thru November (or later).

 

Comment by Bruce Condello on January 28, 2012 at 3:16pm

Excellent idea.  This is the heart of BBG.  Love fishing for fishing.  No snobs here. 

Comment by bobby emory on January 28, 2012 at 3:12pm
love this group weird and underappreciated fish are my favorite
Comment by John Sheehan on January 28, 2012 at 3:05pm

Some nice monsters on here! Cool group here Jeffrey !

 

Comment by bobby emory on January 27, 2012 at 6:11pm
nice bowfin.....living fossils.my dad caught one on a flyrod when he was a kid it was about 8 pounds.i can't imagine cuz I heard they are nasty on the other end of the line
Comment by Leo Nguyen on January 27, 2012 at 3:06pm
Oh nice!
Comment by Dwayne Denison on January 27, 2012 at 3:03pm

Old and new state record.

1st pic old 16lb 6oz

2nd pic new 18lb 3oz

 

Comment by bobby emory on January 27, 2012 at 2:50pm
never caught one but been planning a trip to lake cahoon in suffolk to target them.....maybe this spring it'll happen
 

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Nice Male Coppernose……5/13/2025

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Nice Male Coppernose……5/13/2025

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"Nice rainbow on the Colorado spinner…..on the grill or the smoker?🤓"
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Under Carolina Blue Skies….5/11/2025

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More Quality Gills on a Tough Environment Day on the Estuary…..5/11/2025

"Thanks Bruce….you gotta love it when the hens are quality like this…."
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Always great to see these Guys!

"The Bluegills far outnumber the Pumpkinseeds in this Lake. Cupsaw Lake , one of the community lakes…"
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Always great to see these Guys!

"Yeap ---- Nice lil fight & excellent eating.  "
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Lower numbers of Perch this Year

"This guy gave in and didn't raise his Dorsal tall for the photo!"
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