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My son Matt got this January giant in open water on a 1/64th oz jig tipped with a worm. Fish went 11 1/2 inches. Water temp was 38 F, air was at 40.

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Albums: Winter Fishing
Location: Mid-Atlantic

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Comment by Andre Sturkey on January 12, 2010 at 9:12am
That is a LONG fish! Nice
Comment by James Feasel on January 7, 2010 at 6:37am
what a tank!
Comment by CrappieKeith on January 6, 2010 at 9:01pm
pig gill for sure.
Comment by Jim Gronaw on January 6, 2010 at 8:03pm
Derrick, most of our bigger gills are caught from small private and public lakes that most people don't even mess with. Matts big gill came from a 1 acre pond a good 5 minutes from the house. I would prospect for 'big bluegill water' first and foremost, then see how big the fish are during the spring spawning period when they are shallow and relatively easy to catch.
Comment by derrick hill on January 6, 2010 at 7:41pm
Beautiful gill, is there any suggestion on catching the monsters like that here in Aurora, il? Im open to suggestions.
Comment by IceWarriorGill on December 12, 2009 at 4:49pm
Hey Matt, That's a beautiful Wintertime Gill!!! Way to go on a great catch!!!!
Comment by Bruce Condello on December 12, 2009 at 2:58pm
Excellent catch!
Comment by John Sheehan on December 12, 2009 at 2:48pm
Wow !Great catch Matt!

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