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I have been out three times this year and already have enough for a couple of good fish fries, but if this rain does not quit Ohio is going to be under water. i wanna get out this weekend and fish my…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Beauchamp May 7, 2011.

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What type of animal is a bluegill?
yes, just built and stocked a 1/2 acre pond last year. added a bottom based aeration unit.
What state are you from? This can help us get together for fishing trips!
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started fishing a new lake with reports of good gills coming from there

i started fishing a lake that is close by. i have heard a lot of good reports about good gills there. been there twice this week and no luck. 6 nice gills first trip, 7 the next. cannot find the fish. the lake is deep with steep drop offs any one have any suggestions.

 

Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:53am — 2 Comments

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At 5:54pm on October 15, 2012, dick tabbert said…

James here is my address

Dick Tabbert

10161 County Road 3

Swanton Ohio 43558

At 9:12pm on August 9, 2012, Sunfish Steve said…
Thank you for the low down on AEP, its a little jaunt for me, and really wanted to k ow if it would be worth it.
At 8:42pm on July 5, 2012, Jim Gronaw said…

Hey James...Linda is doing exceptionally well with the knee replacement. Yesterday was 6 weeks out and she has been told to ditch the cane, start walking upstairs and continue home therapy. She is walking and doing better than she has in about 10 years! Absolutely amazing!

At 8:06am on May 20, 2012, dick tabbert said…

How we doing James. I got hold of Jones Fish Farm about the Paddle Fish you really got my interest. They said they couldn't sell them to me cause I was in the Lake Erie Basin. I assured them I was nowhere near the lake and she said the law is the law so no Paddle Fish. I'll try some different avenues cause I really would like a couple. My pond in the 15 years has never over flowed and if it did the farmer would have fish fertilizer. Thought I would touch basses with you but I'm not giving up the fight. Seems like its my pond I should be able to put whatever I want in it providing it doesn't hurt anybody. James take care and enjoy your summer. Keep in touch.

At 5:48pm on May 6, 2012, Jim Gronaw said…

Linda is doing better...she passed her kidney stone and we are now preparing for her knee replacement on May 23...so please keep us in your prayers! Thanks for asking!

At 4:52am on May 6, 2012, Jim Gronaw said…

James...water is 68 to 71 degrees...gills are spawning and life is good! How 'bout you?

At 9:07pm on April 24, 2012, Jim Gronaw said…

James...weather is very cold here this week...30's at night and daytime highs of 40's and 50's. Hope to have a fishing report by the weekend...

At 8:41pm on April 16, 2012, Jim Gronaw said…

Fishing has been very sporadic here as well...some days spectacular, some days nothin'. I would like to see consistant weather patterns that gradually warm up for the rest of the spring. I am actually having my best fishing on chilly, overcast days, after the warm spells.

At 4:16pm on April 14, 2012, dick tabbert said…

How we doing James. Yea I just wanted to tell you my gill are starting to feed again. I just left the 7 pm feeding the dog and I she has to be part of it no you know. Didn't see lots of gill but it's been about 2 or 3 weeks since I have seen any and also a couple bonus perch came in eating the smaller pellets. You take car and GOOD FISHING....

At 4:10pm on April 12, 2012, Jim Gronaw said…

Hey James...thanks for the encouraging words on Lindas operation.

Are you getting into the fish? It has been unseasonably cold here, but I did have a 44 fish trip the other day, with a pair of 10 inch gills being the largest. Went down to 32 degrees last night.

 
 
 

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