"This year my old Rattle Traps have been catching again in the 3",1/2 oz, and 3,5",3/4oz…"
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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 Dwayne Denison on January 26, 2012 at 5:28pm
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Why didn't you lip it Jeff (haha) I keep reading about bowfin, Thought I never seen one, finally saw a pic..We call the grinell around here. I know a old guy that loves to eat them.
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Comment by Florida Boy on January 26, 2012 at 5:27pm
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lol yeah pretty much
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Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on January 26, 2012 at 5:27pm
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I caught this fish right out of an active bluegill bed....The males were probably going crazy with this fish among them.....
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Welcome Mad Cracker...you got me digging for my Bowfin Photos.....getting my "Jeremy Wade" on.....talking about a fight on light tackle....back off the drag and pray............
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Comment by Bruce Condello on January 26, 2012 at 5:24pm
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Can I play, please?
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You can't hide your bait from these big bowfin during the Summer in the Black Water rivers of Northeast N.C......This one hit a live cricket on the Perquimans River last June.....
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Those are some nice cats Jeff and Dwayne, those things are a blast on light tackle!
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Thanks Jeff. Not a big one, but was fun on lite line
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Nice Carp Tony...I had a feeling we couldn't keep you out!
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I seem to catch a lot of cats while fishing at ponds, great fun on light gear
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