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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 Tony Livingston on January 26, 2012 at 5:49pm

Jeffrey I think you could've taken that gator....

Show some gumption man! I got in the water and wrestled my carp...... just sayin'!

Comment by Leo Nguyen on January 26, 2012 at 5:47pm

Oh wait..it swallowed my dog!

Comment by Florida Boy on January 26, 2012 at 5:47pm

I know the feeling jeff, I can't tell you how much bait I've lost to gators over the years down here in Florida

Comment by Leo Nguyen on January 26, 2012 at 5:47pm

I think that carp swallowed one of my 3 kids!

Comment by Bruce Condello on January 26, 2012 at 5:45pm

Here's another angle of the same fish.

Comment by Dwayne Denison on January 26, 2012 at 5:44pm

Please share bruce!

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on January 26, 2012 at 5:44pm

This gator decided he wanted my chicken more than I did while I was crabbing in South Carolina this past September.....Needless to say he won and popped this heavy nylon and took my chicken......

Comment by Bruce Condello on January 26, 2012 at 5:41pm

....but since this is BBG, I'll share the secret method.

 

Comment by Bruce Condello on January 26, 2012 at 5:41pm

I have a secret method for carp.

 

Comment by Leo Nguyen on January 26, 2012 at 5:39pm

OH LORD MIGHTY! BRUCE! What have you been putting in the water?!

 

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Always Calm Behind Heavy Thunderstorms…..6/17/2025

"Understand Bruce….live near a cabbage farmer and saw them picking them…"
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Always Calm Behind Heavy Thunderstorms…..6/17/2025

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Colorado Spinner gets 3 species

"Nice, John. Is that a generic name or the name of the spinner?"
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Colorado Spinner gets 3 species

So far this year, this little cost-effective Colorado spinner has gotten many a Bluegill as well as…
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Wanaque river Trout

"Thanks Guys,a leaper from the fast water always excites!"
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Good Shoulders. On this One….6/12/2025

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Tagging Black Crappie on Shallow Wood…..6/12/2025

"Thanks Dick…..got a few areas that remain productive for shallow crappie… never…"
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Ducks in the shade Wanaque river

"Always enjoy nature when I get out…."
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Wanaque river Trout

"Good job with the Colorado spinner….."
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Wanaque river Crappie

"Nice crappie….I like seeing the old school baits…."
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Tagging Black Crappie on Shallow Wood…..6/12/2025

"Looks like the crappie bite is on."
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Wanaque river Crappie

"John, nice looking crappie."
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Good Shoulders. On this One….6/12/2025

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