25 cm Blue Gill

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on January 10, 2014 at 9:27pm

Coloration can be influenced by the foods they eat, or the composition of the water. Of great importance are factors tied to strain genetics of the fishes, too.

From what I've learned about the spread of bluegill and bass in S. Africa, it was widespread from the beginning. It didn't just happen in one pond. Different fish planted to different areas, and roughly 85 years of development would account for what you are seeing.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on January 10, 2014 at 9:24pm

coloration usually has to do with the food they eat, or the mineral composition of the water. Other factors tied to strain genetics of the fishes plays a part, too.

From what Ive learned about the spread of bluegill and bass in S. Africa, it was widespread from the beginning. Different fish planted to different areas, and roughly 85 years of development would account for what you are seeing.

Comment by Mathew Blakeway on January 10, 2014 at 8:46pm

Thanks, the color of the BG here vary from dam to dam. I wander why that is? In another dam they are silver.

Comment by Vince Fusco on January 10, 2014 at 2:19pm

That's a nice dark colored gill, Mathew. Congratulations on your catch!!

Comment by carl hendrix on January 7, 2014 at 9:55pm

hey Mathew   that's a good gill any where buddy!  if you need help - like dicky said- just ask!!

Comment by Mathew Blakeway on January 7, 2014 at 9:17pm

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate the offer. 

Comment by dick tabbert on January 7, 2014 at 9:06pm

Mathew you come to the right spot all all you learning needs all you need do is ask.

Comment by Mathew Blakeway on January 7, 2014 at 9:04pm

Thanks for the info, still so much I need to learn about fishing!

Comment by Joe Angelucci on January 7, 2014 at 11:30am

Mathew

Arture is fishing for multiple freshwater or species under 25 cm using artificial lures and UL tackle, no bait. The object is to  catch as many different types of fish as possible  My understanding it started in South Africa. I've added a link to a site that explains Arture fishing.

Enjoy

JDA

http://www.fishthesea.co.za/fishingtips/artlureintro.htm

Comment by Mathew Blakeway on January 7, 2014 at 11:09am

What is an artlure? I am very new to fishing. To catch this one I used a dry fly, when I here the gurgle of a BG taking something off the surface, I cast there and slowly retrieve it. It works pretty well here.

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