Welcome to the site Michael. I would encourage yu to go look at the photos and read some post. Lots of great information. If youhave any question just drop a line. Thanks again fish on.

Hi, Michael! Thanks a lot for joining the Big Bluegill group. We're happy to have you here.

Illinois is the heart of Big Bluegill country. Your state is very well represented.

MIKE!!! Glad to see your name when I stopped back in.
I'm fairly certain you'll be stopping by pretty regular.

Looking forward to sharing tips, techniques, science projects, and panfish stories with ya.

Zig

Hello Mike, Really nice crappie and Bluegill . It looks like you really enjoy fishing. I'm sure I'll enjoy this site just as much as Pond Boss. I hope to raise big Pumpkinseeds with my Trout.

Hey Mike
Like your pontoon inovations. Looks like you have a lock on some good gill fishing. We throw alot of jigs out here, will try to post up some pics...

thanks guys for the warm welcome, ole mike searle brought me into the fold. I do have a few poloroid photos. ya'll arent going to believe this, but I just started messin with a computer, and I'm not very good at it at all. so bear with me, I still need to get my own digital camara. used my wifes camara a few weeks back to post a couple photos on crappie.com and it took me all nite to get that done. lol

Hey thanks for the info. I'll check it out. Went fishing yesterday, fished 8 hrs and only got 3 small ones/

if only i knew were though i fish alot but have never caught any close to the gills i c on here

what lure works best for catching sunfish?

The Swanks are a scattered bunch.I think Bat Masterson broke them up years ago. After reading a lot of chatter, I feel fortunate to live In NE Indiana. We have lots of lakes that hold large gills. Lots of pounders if you know where to fish. Our state properties can be super fishing!

Thanks Michael!....I've been to your site....great images for sure.....You certainly have the tubeing down to a science!