Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

Here's a much better photo of the GIANT Redear right after she was caught. It looks like he may have been bait fishing, by the looks of those rod holders in the boat. She
measured 17" long and had a girth of 19.5"!

Rating:
  • Currently 5/5 stars.

Views: 991

Comment

You need to be a member of Bluegill - Big Bluegill to add comments!

Join Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Comment by Lord of the Fly , Rods on February 19, 2014 at 3:34pm

 Ok, Who is going to be the first one to tie a fly  that looks  like a snail  ?

Comment by Jeff Soto on February 19, 2014 at 3:15pm

I'd like to throw this out there to all our "armchair ichthyologists", well, at least guys more knowlegible than me in the science of fish.  If the Redears grow so large on a diet of crustaceans and abundant mollusks, what about the Bluegill?  Do they not dine on the same food?  I understand that Redears are also known as "shellcrackers" because of a type of stone or gizzard in their throats allowing them to crush small snails and clams and then digest them.  So basically I'm asking.. can Bluegills also do this?  It sure would be nice to see a 5 or 6 pound Bluegill come out of Lake Havasu also!  

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on February 19, 2014 at 3:04pm

I keep going back and admiring this giant.........I'd love to hear Hector's testimony on this catch.......this is so encouraging when so often the story is not of a sunfish but a different species.........I like the fact that the interval between record fish was so short unlike many of the state records established many moons ago....that's another reason to respect the catch........I don't head out fishing every time thinking I'm going to catch a trophy gill today but it's fun knowing you have a chance no matter where you wet a line.......In my opinion, there's not a member on here that wouldn't be excited to fish Havasu just knowing what that next cast might hold........Why would you type in "Bigbluegill.com" unless you were at least interested in catching one.......Can't wait to see the next trophy!

Comment by Lord of the Fly , Rods on February 19, 2014 at 2:57pm

 Well Carl if that fish would have gotten to the boat only  to get off  I would have known it is the new World Record and weighed exactly 5lb and 8  ounces, how would I have known that you ask ?  Answer :   He had scales! LOFR

Comment by Donald Schmotzer on February 19, 2014 at 2:47pm

WOW,  what a real "GILLZILLA" , I bet the Bass used to scramble to get out of the way of this {horse}.

Comment by Bruce Condello on February 19, 2014 at 2:40pm
My favorite thing about this catch is just the knowledge that they actually have a top end nearly six pounds!! Makes my head spin.
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 19, 2014 at 2:30pm
Yes, we are off the reservation!
Comment by carl hendrix on February 19, 2014 at 2:09pm

tony-- your to much just like me buddy!!  but I will add- if I did have a fishing partner at the time- I would have to tell them-- if you have never seen a grown man cry- you might want to turn your head!!  this is NOT going to be pretty!

Comment by Tony Livingston on February 19, 2014 at 1:52pm

Oh, and a quick heads up in case this scenario ever unfolds........the rendering of garments will not be suitable for young children, older children, those with a squeamish side, any member of the opposite sex, any member of the same sex, those with a heart or other medical condition, and Homo Sapiens in general.

Which means it's probably a good thing that I fish alone most of the time.

Comment by jim cosgrove on February 19, 2014 at 1:49pm

getting a little crazy here.lets exclude all manmade bodies of water for trophy consideration.throw in the great lakes as the salmon were introduced as well as all brown trout in the states.any hybrid species.what is going on here.public water is public water.this fish is awesome and a freak.so are the florida largemouths stocked in california that eat the stocked rainbows..i could go on and on.there is no where in n america with few exceptions that have not been affected by humans.some good some bad.

Latest Activity

Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Ringwood Brook Rainbow Trout

"Smoker time…..enjoy John!"
11 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
11 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

489926224_10238683871295505_5852549182092207622_n

"Seeds always come to the party if they are in the area.,,,"
11 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

492222666_10238698533862060_5336729201480880262_n

"Nice gill John…..on the little rap……..my dad loved putting that bait on a fly…"
11 hours ago
John Sheehan posted photos
21 hours ago
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's status
"Somewhat surprised because it seemed like a quick turn on."
Thursday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's status
"Good deal John…..were you confident or somewhat surprised by today’s success from…"
Wednesday
John Sheehan posted a status
"Some decent Gills and Crappie today from shore. Wish I got a Water temp. They were active between 11-noon!"
Wednesday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

In the Net….4/20/2025

"Look how little my popeye jig looks by the tail.......catch so many bass every year on these small…"
Monday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

491836771_10238604253985122_2836813665102144302_n

"Mid-May is a guess without checking my records, Jeff. "
Sunday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

wacky Bass on the Flats

"Thanks Dick, this lake is not producing like it has for Greg and I like it has in the past. We hope…"
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Pretty Colors to the East Minutes Before Sunrise…..4/20/2025

Beautiful sights fishing so close to the ocean…..
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"Finally had winds below 20 knots this am so I splashed for three hours ….found 66 degree surface temps…..20 bites, caught 19 bass on jigs"
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

491836771_10238604253985122_2836813665102144302_n

"Glad you guys were able to get out…….when do you typically hit 60 degree water…"
Sunday
dick tabbert commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

wacky Pickerel

"Another toothy critter, awesome."
Sunday
dick tabbert commented on John Sheehan's photo
Sunday
John Sheehan posted photos
Apr 18
dick tabbert commented on Troy Dorman's photo
Thumbnail

1000003809

"Nicccccce"
Apr 16

© 2025   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service