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How on earth do you peoples catch those massive bluegill's? I've never got a bluegill that massive in my life, I haven't fished alot recently. However I'm a bass man but bluegill's are pretty fun to there are quite a bit in a pond that are walking distance from my house but its october now and I can't fish warmly now until.... what April? anyways im just wondering if theres anything other else than a worm that will work..... later everyone

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Comment by Brendon Geary on October 19, 2009 at 5:57pm
thanks Jim, sorry I didn't respond sooner than later, been a bit buisy, ill have to rember youre advice
Comment by Jim Gronaw on October 9, 2009 at 5:58pm
Hey Brendon, some of our biggest bluegills are caught in Jan and Feb with small 1/80 oz jigs tipped with bait and suspended below a Thill Waggler bobber at local ponds. My son Matt and I have caught gills over 11 inches in mid-winter/openwater scenarios. I have done very good on warm spells in Nov and Dec.
Comment by Brendon Geary on October 8, 2009 at 6:27pm
P.S. i didnt know about the loosing body heat from my head...... well i knew but i didnt know id loose that much...... anyways l8rz
Comment by Brendon Geary on October 8, 2009 at 6:26pm
thanks =) I havent tried crickets ill look up how to put them on a hook thanks alot =) just wish it got cold enough for the pond i go to would get thick enough ice
Comment by Nick Holt on October 7, 2009 at 2:29pm
Hey Brendon, I agree with John. Gills seem to bite year 'round as we can see from some of the great ice fishing pictures and videos that are posted here. Dress warmly. If it's as cold as you say, definetly wear a hat, and a scarf. In cold weather, a person can lose up to 70% of his body heat from the head and neck area. Stick with worms or maybe crickets if you haven't tried them. Keep plugging away and don't get discouraged. The big ones will come. Nick.
Comment by John Sheehan on October 6, 2009 at 7:36pm
Brendon -I would love to hear a report of you catching gills at the ponds you speak of ...how cold can it be? dress warm ...wear good boots,hat if necessary..enjoy the outdoors and you'll be happy you did I'm thinking!

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