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I caught this sunfish on a 6" Senko while bass fishing. It just attacked the bait! Any guesses as to it's genetics?I'd say a green sunfish/bluegill hybrid of some sort.BillContinue
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Early Spring Bluegill Trip? Early Summer trip?
Looking to take my boy on his first real fishing trip (a few days) on his spring break the last week in March. Can't think of a better fish to get him some good action than the bluegill. Any recommendations for a good destination that time of year? I'm in the Chicago area, looking to not venture too far. Considering Reelfoot Lake, Kentucky Lake, Lake Norfork, some southern Illinois lakes.
Our other option for a trip is when he gets out of school sometime after June…
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Waiting for Ice!
Hello All...
I'm looking forward to the ice fishing season. I've never had a lot of luck in late fall from shore. Can't wait for ice so that I can access some deeper water and some different lakes and ponds. I do not own a boat.
I'd like to get a one man portable shelter...any recommendations? I already have one of the "Ice Cube" shelters that I picked up for $25 end of season clearance a few years back. That works fine for the kids and I when we locate a good spot. But I'd like… Continue
I'm looking forward to the ice fishing season. I've never had a lot of luck in late fall from shore. Can't wait for ice so that I can access some deeper water and some different lakes and ponds. I do not own a boat.
I'd like to get a one man portable shelter...any recommendations? I already have one of the "Ice Cube" shelters that I picked up for $25 end of season clearance a few years back. That works fine for the kids and I when we locate a good spot. But I'd like… Continue
Posted on November 10, 2009 at 6:44pm
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You might want to go back to tying jigs again...it is fun and there is great appreciation in catching fish on your own creations. Talk to ya! Jim