Nesting Pair of Ospreys......
"This was a great fishing spot for me until the osprey nested……I’ve seen chicks in that nest several years…."
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Jeffrey D. Abney
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Jeffrey D. Abney's Discussions
Jig Fishing Under A Float.....Things to Consider and Other Recommendations
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Here's just a couple jigs I like to fish. Some micro and some regular sizes.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank M on Thursday.
What state would you choose to fish Bluegill if you could only pick one?
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We are fortunate to have members from all over this great nation...One of my favorite things about Bigbluegill.com is the instant connection…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank M Oct 14, 2024.
The Phenomenon of the color PINK in Brackish Waters for Sunfish......
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As an active member of Bigbluegill.com the last several years, I have learned a lot and shared many ideas that have proven successful for Sunfish in the waters I fish. Prior to becoming a member I had several secrets that remained in my pocket and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeffrey D. Abney May 7, 2018.
A Prosperous 2014 Panfish Season To Date
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Not sure what all the contributing factors are but 2014 has been an amazing panfish season to date in Coastal North Carolina......Despite getting hit by a wave of tornadoes in late April and a brush by a CAT 2 hurricane on the 4th of July......this…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank M Oct 14, 2024.
Memorable Fishing Trips.
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As excitement is generated with the upcoming Bluegill peak in many areas, I was just wandering if there were any members that would like to share a favorite fishing trip they take every year or used to go as a child that has created a lifetime…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by dick tabbert Mar 8, 2012.
A Little About The Numbers in 2015.......75 Days on the Albemarle..........
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As most are aware I keep very detailed fishing logs mainly used to look back on for planning purposes.......It has been another rewarding season on the Albemarle which included another successful family vacation covering from May to late June this…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeffrey D. Abney Jul 20, 2019.
Tannic Water Bluegills and Their Distinct Dark Colors
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I have often been amazed at the many adaptations that nature has made for the survival of individuals and species alike. One of these that…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nathanael Deloach Feb 10, 2015.
2012 NORTH CAROLINA COPPERNOSE CALENDAR
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JANUARYFEBRUARY…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sheehan Dec 19, 2013.
Swamp People
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If anyone else enjoys this program the new season begins on February 9th..."Shoot im' Liz bith!"Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeffrey D. Abney Feb 28, 2013.
Lepomis Miniatus- Red spotted Sunfish
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So many spots to place your bait...
"These cypress trees are now in the water….still producing great fishing…"
The big Cypress downed by a Hurricane.....
"This is a good example John…..I posted this picture in 2012 and a couple weeks ago I caught some fish where the logs are creating a little shade near the back…..we always fish this wood thoroughly, the tree closest to the boat is…"
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
"Thanks John…..being in the south we’re always drawn to cypress trees and the underwater network of knees and roots, but my clear number two wood be a willow tree especially down near deeper water , the limbs are forgiving on a flooded…"
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
"Nice info, Jeffrey! Up here my main Crappie habits have been wood cover near deep water and willow tree or branches from oak trees blown down in shallow water."
My Dad Doesn't know Where to Cast Next.......
"This is my dad who loved fishing…..this cove is similar to the one with all cattails but in this area it’s reeds which is also great fishing…."
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
"I think all fresh water fish like to relate to cattails…..the most cattails I’ve ever seen in one area surrounds an oxbow off the North river in coastal NC….with so few trees hurricanes and Nor’easters lay down the lone…"
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
"Up here the Pickerel can be found by Cattails and other tall reed areas. The first spawning Pickerel have been caught very soon after ice out. "
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
This is always a great spot with cypress, cattails and now a blooming hibiscus..next time I’m there the flowers should be bloomed….
Fish Attractant in the Coastal N.C. Marsh…..7/4/2025
"Thanks John…anytime you get close to them there’s hundreds of different insects buzzing around and attracting things that eat insects…..it’s quick, by late August the flowers are all gone and it settles down…."
Joe Struck Copper on a Sand Bar….7/5/2025
The wind was building on the main river so we splashed back to the ramp after 42 gills, 1 bullhead and 4 largemouth. Time to put it on the trailer until Tropical Storm Chantal passes us…..
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I hope everyone has a great 2025 fishing season…..good luck!
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Ahead of Chantal
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Fish Magnets
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Colors
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Crappie Crazy
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Good Times Roll
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Family on Lake Marion June 2025
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Wyboo Creek
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Summertime 🩸 Tails
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Summer😡
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Living the dream..
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June Delivers
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Comment Wall (129 comments)
- At 10:44am on April 28, 2022,
james holloway said…
Been lurking for a long time and decided to join. My wife and fish for bluegill all over West Tennessee. Reelfoot being our favorite.
- At 9:31pm on October 26, 2021,
Jim Gronaw said…
Yes indeed it was great to catch up! Maybe in the spring we can get a few! Thanks again!
- At 10:53am on October 25, 2021,
Hey Jeffrey...I sent you a message...I left my contacts there. If you get a chance please give me a call or shoot me an email! Thanks!
- At 8:55am on February 2, 2017,
Jack Sandlin said…
I live about 10 minutes from the NE Cape Fear and 20 minutes from Black River, however I fish the Trent and Neuse rivers more frequently when I'm not fishing the crappie tournaments.
- At 4:35am on August 6, 2016,
Hi Jeffrey, I haven't. Been to rice lake since they started the new regulations 2010 my son married a local girl 25yrs ago so we all go. To one of the resorts for a week. We have been going to Bobs lake near by, less pressure and the gills willing. You should try it, you can actually get tired of catching bluegills.
- At 6:41am on July 29, 2016,
Frank M said…
I'm sending these today.
Frank
- At 10:09am on June 17, 2016,
June bug said…
awesome gill's, love the color
- At 4:10am on January 1, 2016,
Mark Sleeper said…
Thanks and wishing you the best
- At 8:06pm on December 31, 2015,
wow nice pic and fish kudos
- At 6:32am on February 19, 2015,
Hey Jeffrey, do those big gills bite all year in those dark water swamps? My wife and I will be relocating to the Charlotte area. I wonder if Norman and Wylie are good panfish lakes? I am sure they are. I want to take a ride out to your waters and maybe down to Santee Cooper also when we get there. Have you fished any of those lakes? I heard SC has some big bream.
Jeffrey D. Abney's Blog
Best Of October 2017....Tidal Crappie on The Albemarle
The month started on the Coastal Marsh with some solid fish on shallow cover.......
All of these ventures are on pole and line........I loved this technique as a kid and go back to it every year.......…
ContinuePosted on October 29, 2017 at 5:15pm — 8 Comments
Bluegill Dreams: A cool Article About Childhood Dreams By James Prosek
Ran across a cool short story by writer James Prosek and his childhood dreams about bluegill fishing.......It caught my eye when he said he found bigbluegill.com while browsing one night while working in the museum in Raleigh......
Go to gardenandgun.com/article/bluegill-dreams for a cool short story.
Jeffrey
Posted on January 16, 2017 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments
Sunfish 2016 by The Numbers.........Six Species Breakdown
Closed out 2016 yesterday with a total of 5,921 sunfish for 2016 with six total species caught on the Albemarle. Here is the breakdown by species during another great year.....
Coming in at Number Six for the year is the REDBREAST Sunfish: Not as abundant on the Albemarle as other species but still doing well in several locations..........I release the ones I catch here hoping they will increase in numbers because they are very fun to catch.…
ContinuePosted on January 1, 2017 at 10:01am — 16 Comments
Field and Stream Outdoor Store
Has anyone shopped at one of the Field and Stream Outdoor Stores? How's their fishing department? Grand opening this weekend about an hour from me ...........Looks alot like Bass Pro...
Posted on August 25, 2016 at 4:19pm — 5 Comments
Latest Activity
Nesting Pair of Ospreys......
"This was a great fishing spot for me until the osprey nested……I’ve seen chicks…"
So many spots to place your bait...
"These cypress trees are now in the water….still producing great fishing…"
The big Cypress downed by a Hurricane.....
"This is a good example John…..I posted this picture in 2012 and a couple weeks ago I caught…"
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
"Thanks John…..being in the south we’re always drawn to cypress trees and the…"
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
"Nice info, Jeffrey! Up here my main Crappie habits have been wood cover near deep water and willow…"
My Dad Doesn't know Where to Cast Next.......
"This is my dad who loved fishing…..this cove is similar to the one with all cattails but in…"
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
"I think all fresh water fish like to relate to cattails…..the most cattails I’ve ever…"
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
"Up here the Pickerel can be found by Cattails and other tall reed areas. The first spawning…"
Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025
This is always a great spot with cypress, cattails and now a blooming hibiscus..next time I’m there…
Fish Attractant in the Coastal N.C. Marsh…..7/4/2025
"Thanks John…anytime you get close to them there’s hundreds of different insects…"
Joe Struck Copper on a Sand Bar….7/5/2025
The wind was building on the main river so we splashed back to the ramp after 42 gills, 1 bullhead…
"Up early this morning, heard we were going to have a tropical storm in the Carolina’s…so Joe and I went and burned some crickets…"
Fish Attractant in the Coastal N.C. Marsh…..7/4/2025
"I have Bruce but most jigs I use are 1/32 or 1/16 with a little bigger hook…..with so many…"
Fish Attractant in the Coastal N.C. Marsh…..7/4/2025
"Smart plan. Do you fish any ant or grasshopper type jigs and bait?"
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