Do you love big bluegill?

The Big and Ugly

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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: Nov 25, 2022

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BOWFIN LOVERS 7 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 May 25, 2016.

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