Bluegill in Trouble on a Local River……6/30/2024
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Grandsons' fishing vacation
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The whole family rented a house on Lake LBJ in Kingsland Tx for a few days. The boys are now almost 5 and 8 and wanted to go somewhere to fish. This is the second time we rented this place and it…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Ritter Aug 10, 2016.
Caught 9 today
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Went to a local park today and managed to catch 9 bluegills, eight of those would have been keepers if I were keeping any. All caught on my 12' Tenkara rod on three of my hand tied sinking flies. …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Johnny Apr 20, 2011.
Today's haul from New Orleans City Park
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Went fishing with my buddy today and caught seven bass, a few bream and two Texas Blues. I caught the larges Texas Blue while my buddy caught the most bass. I was trying to tease the bream with my…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John C Watson Nov 23, 2010.
texas blue cichlid
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Caught a Texas blue cichlid while fishing in the New Orleans City Park. My wife, buddy and I went to try out the lagoons at City Park today. I was told that since that area was flooded during…Continue
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Grandson's first fish
Took my two grandsons fishing the other day. Second time for the six year old, Jacob and the first time for the nearly 4 year old, Alexander. It was their first time to catch anything. Alexander caught a small soft shell turtle and one bluegill and Jacob caught two bluegills. They were very happy little boys. We spent about two hours at a small city pond here in Austin, best of times.…
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Bluegill in Trouble on a Local River……6/30/2024
On a river ten miles west of me….these guys caught a five fish limit of 31 pounds and a big fish of…
sweet pseed and very aggressive
"All things fishing are interesting to me…..I follow the North Carolina Wildlife Resources…"
sweet pseed and very aggressive
"Interesting, are there also Red Breasted Sunfish in that creek? Another small (at least the ones I…"
Only Bleeding Tail on a Gill Today….6/29/2024
"I’m very fortunate that North Carolina stocks them throughout the state and our population…"
Only Bleeding Tail on a Gill Today….6/29/2024
"Hey Bruce thanks for the question……the RedEar Sunfish..a.k.a. Shellcracker, lake…"
Only Bleeding Tail on a Gill Today….6/29/2024
"Hey Jeffrey, is what you call a shell cracker as sunfish up North?"
sweet pseed and very aggressive
"Likewise here John, all sunfish species combined are outnumbered by Coppernose on the…"
Bulkhead with Barnacles…..6/29/2024
"I like to use spin casting reels so 12 pound test is about all you can do on the freshwater rated…"
sweet pseed and very aggressive
"The Bluegills are far more numerous in this water but these Pseeds are tough contenders!"
sweet pseed and very aggressive
"They can be surprisingly aggressive on larger baits…..catches me off guard every so…"
Only Bleeding Tail on a Gill Today….6/29/2024
Went by myself ….everyone canceled last night…..so no family memories but anytime I can catch 89…
sweet pseed and very aggressive
"Glad you like Jeff. I am pretty amazed it hit a #3 Dressed Spinner!"
Drone Shot of One of my Fishing Areas……6/25/2024
"Thanks John and Dick…..everyone has great ideas about breaking down an area….this is…"
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YES, they are identical to the Ligon and also the Betts bream getter..
You must have been tying for years, they are really professional quality. I am learning.
Thanks bro and God bless you
Tim