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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 Dwayne Denison on January 26, 2012 at 5:38pm

John and david will be on here soon

Comment by Dwayne Denison on January 26, 2012 at 5:36pm

Haha, good one Jeff. Had a friend first time he caught a walleye, he went to lip it. I almost fell out of boat.

Bruce thats a monster

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on January 26, 2012 at 5:36pm

Great carp Bruce......welcome to the group! You can see I have already attracted the usual suspects! lol

Comment by Florida Boy on January 26, 2012 at 5:35pm

Awesome Carp Bruce!!!!

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on January 26, 2012 at 5:34pm

I was born at night Dwayne, but not last night, mouth full of nasty teeth....wait until your son gets a big cat or a bowfin on that telescopic pole...

Comment by Tony Livingston on January 26, 2012 at 5:33pm

Some awesome pics being posted here.... they're happening so fast I can't keep up! I'll just add a group "well done everybody!"

Jeffrey I haven't seen a Bowfin in years.... almost forgot they exist!

Comment by Bruce Condello on January 26, 2012 at 5:32pm

Comment by Bruce Condello on January 26, 2012 at 5:31pm

I've caught some insanely big carp.  Can I post a picture here?

 

Comment by Florida Boy on January 26, 2012 at 5:31pm

Dang that thing has a belly on it

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on January 26, 2012 at 5:29pm

The great thing about the places I catch gill is they always offer a big pull like this nice Channel Cat last July....

 

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Ringwood Brook Rainbow Trout

"Smoker time…..enjoy John!"
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"Seeds always come to the party if they are in the area.,,,"
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"Nice gill John…..on the little rap……..my dad loved putting that bait on a fly…"
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"Some decent Gills and Crappie today from shore. Wish I got a Water temp. They were active between 11-noon!"
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In the Net….4/20/2025

"Look how little my popeye jig looks by the tail.......catch so many bass every year on these small…"
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"Mid-May is a guess without checking my records, Jeff. "
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wacky Bass on the Flats

"Thanks Dick, this lake is not producing like it has for Greg and I like it has in the past. We hope…"
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Pretty Colors to the East Minutes Before Sunrise…..4/20/2025

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