Do you love big bluegill?

Patrick "Bullworm" Olson's Comments

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At 10:55am on July 18, 2009, Drop Shot said…: Simcoe is a crazy fishery, despite all the pressure it gets. I've caught Pumpkinseeds and Bluegills easily upto a pound there consistently, but the perch are something else. Biggest one I've caught so far from the was almost 3LB and 16"

At 9:02pm on July 16, 2009, Lance A. Cashler said…: Hey Bullworm, I'm listening to Tool and looked up your hometown. "Curling" capital (I'll grab my broom) and hang out with Paul Bunyan and that blue ox. Don't even try Fruitport. It's famous for nothing except rednecks and ass kicking contests. Oops I forgot rock chuckin and crawdad eatin (er smokin) whatever.. certainly not as cool as Bemidji the college town.

At 1:05pm on July 14, 2009, Lance A. Cashler said…: You and I, we're the same..crushing crap music..bullets and flames..death and destruction..no remorse..

At 4:56pm on July 8, 2009, Jon Walters said…: So what are you into these days? Still fishin I see! I have been trying to catch up with you for about a year but this is the first time I got the right Patrick Olson. Bet your glad to be back home!! Well give me a holla!

At 5:28pm on July 6, 2009, Eric White said…: Sorry I missed your message work has been brutal, 12 hours 7 days a week for the last 6 weeks. I havent been out fishing since the end of may, but I will keep my ears open for fishing reports up your way. Mountain Man

At 12:38pm on June 28, 2009, John Sikkila said…: My mistake!....after reading my post...Oxhide is west of Hibbing near Pengilly(not far from Hwy #65)......Sorry!...Lol!...got these fish 2 weeks ago......maybe you're familiar with the lake already.....

At 12:30pm on June 28, 2009, John Sikkila said…: Pat....Sounds like you're pretty well set up !....I built a few "Fenwicks" in my younger years(Flyrods) for customers...made a few bucks but not into it anymore...guess I'm out of that stage and into just plain fishing instead...Lol!.....We evolve I guess....Here's a couple images from a "so so" panfish lake a few miles east of Hibbing....no special secret lake or anything....called "Oxhide Lake"...nice clear water ...lots of largemouth in it...actually it's why I usually go there...for the bass action...it does have some "decent" panfish and crappies also....

At 8:55am on June 28, 2009, John Sikkila said…: Thanks Pat.....I have used an ultra light for these gills in the past also (and take it along at times) but it doesn't compare to a flyrod when it comes to catching these bluegills....My flyrods are not fancy at all and are "wallyworld specials" purchased years ago(maybe even K-Mart).....the reel holds the line and that's about it...the rods are #5 and nothing special either(have 3 fly rods).....The lakes around the "Iron Range" up here near Hibbing all hold Bluegills and Sunnies.....some hold bigger fish then others of course.....some "gin clear" and some tinted "tannic acid" waters......both hold fish.....I also have been canoeing for over 30 years and would never be able to fly fish without the canoes I have owned...the 2 go together....I've been using "Bettes Poppers" primarily through the years and have had great luck with them....black sponge foam spiders also work well for me at times also......Sure is fun!...Windy today so I won't be going out but as soon as the winds subside.....I'll be out again!

At 7:03pm on May 17, 2009, Jim Gronaw said…: Hey Bullworm, you got some impressive largemouths there. The one your fiance caught looks like it could push 7 pounds...an extremely large fish for nothern waters. Did you weigh the fish? Again congrats to you and her.

see ya Jim

At 9:29am on October 7, 2008, Bruce Condello said…: Welcome, Bullworm.

You're exactly right. Bluegill need a little extra water as you go up north. I'm very fired up to have another Minnesotan on the board. I think there may be only a couple others. I hope you like the pictures and discussion.

Bruce