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Optimal Foraging Theory, and why you should know about it.
Some people believe that in order to grow a big fish, all you have to do is feed it a lot. But it is somewhat more comlex than that. Knowledge of "Optimal Foraging Theory" is important when attempting to grow any gigantic fish.
OFT, or optimal foraging theory. Simply stated, E is the amount of energy (calories) from a prey item. h is the handling time which includes capture, killing, eating and digesting. h starts once the prey has been spotted. E/h… Continue
OFT, or optimal foraging theory. Simply stated, E is the amount of energy (calories) from a prey item. h is the handling time which includes capture, killing, eating and digesting. h starts once the prey has been spotted. E/h… Continue
Added by Bruce Condello on March 24, 2008 at 10:30am — 10 Comments
Daryl Bauer speaks about big bluegill--where they are in the Midwest and how to catch them...
The following is an excerpt from Daryl Bauers commentary on big bluegill. Daryl is the Lakes and Reservoirs Program Manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
The best Nebraska waters for a really big bluegill on the fly-rod might be private ponds, maybe some private pits. Some of those have excellent water quality and habitat and do not have excessive fishing pressure. So, if you can gain access to some of those waters, that might be your best bet for your… Continue
The best Nebraska waters for a really big bluegill on the fly-rod might be private ponds, maybe some private pits. Some of those have excellent water quality and habitat and do not have excessive fishing pressure. So, if you can gain access to some of those waters, that might be your best bet for your… Continue
Added by Bruce Condello on March 24, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments
A quick overview of state record bluegill.
State Weight Length Location Angler Date
Alabama, 4 lbs 12 oz , Ketona Lakes by Birmingham T.S. Hudson 4/9/1950
Arizona, 3 lbs 15.68 oz, 15.75" ,Goldwater Lake Christopher Ray Mapes 5/2/2004
Arkansas, 3 lbs 4 oz , N/A Albert Sharp 8/7/1998
California, 3 lbs 8 oz, Lower Otay Reservoir Davis Buckhanan 7/10/1991
Colorado, 2 lbs 4 oz, 11.5" Hollenbeck Reservoir Nicholas Toczek 1988
Connecticut , 2 lbs 4 oz , private pond Daniel Gesner 1996
Delaware, 2 lbs 10 oz,… Continue
Alabama, 4 lbs 12 oz , Ketona Lakes by Birmingham T.S. Hudson 4/9/1950
Arizona, 3 lbs 15.68 oz, 15.75" ,Goldwater Lake Christopher Ray Mapes 5/2/2004
Arkansas, 3 lbs 4 oz , N/A Albert Sharp 8/7/1998
California, 3 lbs 8 oz, Lower Otay Reservoir Davis Buckhanan 7/10/1991
Colorado, 2 lbs 4 oz, 11.5" Hollenbeck Reservoir Nicholas Toczek 1988
Connecticut , 2 lbs 4 oz , private pond Daniel Gesner 1996
Delaware, 2 lbs 10 oz,… Continue
Added by Bruce Condello on March 22, 2008 at 1:19pm — 7 Comments
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