Comments - The Bluegill Diaries.....Loch, Stock, and big as a barrel........ Someday! - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T12:58:43Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2036984%3ABlogPost%3A227427&xn_auth=noYou're right Jason, I haven't…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-25:2036984:Comment:3563282013-02-25T17:26:35.073ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>You're right Jason, I haven't done a very good job keeping up with my blog. I need to get back after it......</p>
<p>You're right Jason, I haven't done a very good job keeping up with my blog. I need to get back after it......</p> Impressive blog all around!!!…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-25:2036984:Comment:3562722013-02-25T17:07:55.038ZJason Preslarhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jasonpreslar
Impressive blog all around!!! No posts lately?? Because of winter?? Great job!!
Impressive blog all around!!! No posts lately?? Because of winter?? Great job!! No problem Vince, I'm glad yo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-11-12:2036984:Comment:3275012012-11-12T01:08:39.333ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>No problem Vince, I'm glad you liked it.</p>
<p>No problem Vince, I'm glad you liked it.</p> Some of the ponds I use to fi…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-11-12:2036984:Comment:3274172012-11-12T00:16:49.475ZVince Fuscohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/VinceFusco
<p>Some of the ponds I use to fish in northern Missouri, and some I fish here in Georgia have fish with the black parasites in them. I was told as well, once cooked they were harmless. I have never caught any with the yellow parasite in them though. These ponds were regularly visited by Blue Herons. I never knew till I read this post, where they came from. Thanks for the very informative post,Tony. I am sure you have clarified this for many anglers who were worried about eating gills with these…</p>
<p>Some of the ponds I use to fish in northern Missouri, and some I fish here in Georgia have fish with the black parasites in them. I was told as well, once cooked they were harmless. I have never caught any with the yellow parasite in them though. These ponds were regularly visited by Blue Herons. I never knew till I read this post, where they came from. Thanks for the very informative post,Tony. I am sure you have clarified this for many anglers who were worried about eating gills with these harmless parasites in them.</p> Where's my lazyboy....sounds…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-11-11:2036984:Comment:3274062012-11-11T22:36:36.361ZJeffrey D. Abneyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeffreyDavidAbney
<p>Where's my lazyboy....sounds like you had a full day Tony....Looks good though....</p>
<p>Where's my lazyboy....sounds like you had a full day Tony....Looks good though....</p> Spent the day working on our…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-11-11:2036984:Comment:3274842012-11-11T22:24:53.260ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Spent the day working on our dams. We have five ponds which yield a combined length of 810', and they average 30' from the top to the bottom. Clearing off the backside is important in order to prevent tree growth, which can contribute to a leaking dam, and possibly a breach.....not good.</p>
<p>I have used a variety of equipment in order to clear them, but have settled on a straight-shaft string trimmer equipped with a steel brush blade as being the best compromise between maneuverability,…</p>
<p>Spent the day working on our dams. We have five ponds which yield a combined length of 810', and they average 30' from the top to the bottom. Clearing off the backside is important in order to prevent tree growth, which can contribute to a leaking dam, and possibly a breach.....not good.</p>
<p>I have used a variety of equipment in order to clear them, but have settled on a straight-shaft string trimmer equipped with a steel brush blade as being the best compromise between maneuverability, safety, and effectiveness. I was able to finish three dams today, along with scouting an area for future ginseng planting, and clearing some trails in the woods.</p>
<p>Definitely the non-glamour, hard work aspect of pond ownership. That's part of it though, everything carries a price. Two more dams to go, THEN I have to decide if I'm going to do the one on the big lake.... It's another 300' all on its own...</p>
<p>Before:</p>
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<p>After:</p>
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<p>Done by hand:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167423239?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167423239?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p> Spent the day working around…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-09-24:2036984:Comment:3111242012-09-24T00:16:53.111ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Spent the day working around the ponds, mowing, trimming, grading etc. Didn't leave any time for fishing, but sometimes that's the way it goes. It was a beautiful day here in Indiana, high temps were in the low 60's, the trees are beginning to turn colors, the sky was a brilliant blue.....just a great day to be outside. The fish have really slowed down on their feeding behaviour, water temps were 68 degrees on the surface and I didn't see any fish shallow.....not even the Bass were active,…</p>
<p>Spent the day working around the ponds, mowing, trimming, grading etc. Didn't leave any time for fishing, but sometimes that's the way it goes. It was a beautiful day here in Indiana, high temps were in the low 60's, the trees are beginning to turn colors, the sky was a brilliant blue.....just a great day to be outside. The fish have really slowed down on their feeding behaviour, water temps were 68 degrees on the surface and I didn't see any fish shallow.....not even the Bass were active, typical of a high pressure weather pattern.</p>
<p>We have our first chance of frost tonight. Low temp is forecast to be 31 degrees.....pretty early for those temps, but that just means that cold water Bluegillin' is just around the corner.....YEE-HAW!!!</p> Wow, Tony...the hybrid stripe…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-01:2036984:Comment:2639852012-05-01T03:25:09.957ZJim Gronawhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Wow, Tony...the hybrid striper thing is cool! I have had the great joy to catch high numbers of 3 pound class hybrid stripers on 2 pound test line. I will tell you...if you ever want to learn how to play and have patience in playing fish then this is a great teaching aid. All of those fish were from small bodies of water...great fun!</p>
<p>Wow, Tony...the hybrid striper thing is cool! I have had the great joy to catch high numbers of 3 pound class hybrid stripers on 2 pound test line. I will tell you...if you ever want to learn how to play and have patience in playing fish then this is a great teaching aid. All of those fish were from small bodies of water...great fun!</p> You will enjoy the hybrid str…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-22:2036984:Comment:2605792012-04-22T02:04:45.565Zdick tabberthttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>You will enjoy the hybrid striped bass but don't plan on seeing them at the feeder. All you will see is a splash and they are so fast you can hardly see them but what a fish to catch on ultra light and that fly rod. They are fun. I was concerned when I put mine in cause they were so small but they are so fast nothing can catch them. Enjoy boys and let your dad catch one once and awhile.</p>
<p>You will enjoy the hybrid striped bass but don't plan on seeing them at the feeder. All you will see is a splash and they are so fast you can hardly see them but what a fish to catch on ultra light and that fly rod. They are fun. I was concerned when I put mine in cause they were so small but they are so fast nothing can catch them. Enjoy boys and let your dad catch one once and awhile.</p> Today was a departure from th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-22:2036984:Comment:2606742012-04-22T01:41:25.824ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Today was a departure from the norm, pond-wise at least. We've decided to stock some Hybrid Striped Bass into the catfish pond, so after a quick trip to and from the hatchery, we found ourselves on the bank, bag-o-fish in hand.</p>
<p>The boys got their first taste of handling HSB, and quickly found out that: A: They are a strong fish, hard to hold onto, and B: They can stick you pretty good!</p>
<p>We spent some time acclimating them to the pond, then turned them out. I'm pleased to report…</p>
<p>Today was a departure from the norm, pond-wise at least. We've decided to stock some Hybrid Striped Bass into the catfish pond, so after a quick trip to and from the hatchery, we found ourselves on the bank, bag-o-fish in hand.</p>
<p>The boys got their first taste of handling HSB, and quickly found out that: A: They are a strong fish, hard to hold onto, and B: They can stick you pretty good!</p>
<p>We spent some time acclimating them to the pond, then turned them out. I'm pleased to report that all 20 swam away under a full head of steam. Hopefully all will be well over the next few days.</p>
<p>These fish are feed trained at the hatchery, so they should consume pellets right along with the catfish. We're hoping to grow them out, as a bonus fish for the table along with the sheer fun of catching them. They are superb fighters!<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167403574?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167403574?profile=original" width="450"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167403606?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167403606?profile=original" width="450"/></a></p>