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following the catfish (or another great day)

Easter Sunday after we eat dinner and sice we had no church, I decided to head out and try my luck. Had a great day, about 60 gills,2 bass…

Started by Dwayne Denison in Basic Discussion

2 Apr 11, 2012
Reply by Dwayne Denison

What are you guys using for hook removers (like forceps/hemostats/needle-nose/etc.) and what are your favorites?

Hey guys, I think I'm getting pretty good at operating on what would likely be dying fish that have swallowed the hook. Do you guys have a…

Started by Craig DuShane in Basic Discussion

19 Apr 11, 2012
Reply by Dwayne Denison

blue gill and shellcracker

Finally found some gills in shallow water around here, caught 48 mixed bag of Bluegill , shellcracker and a few crappie...makes this old re…

Started by Vic Tankersley in Basic Discussion

0 Apr 9, 2012

What is likely to be the main food source for BG in 8-15ft of water in a murky bayou?

I can't imagine many worms, crickets, grubs, or flies make it out into deep water...so does that just leave minnows? I think crayfish are m…

Started by Craig DuShane in Basic Discussion

0 Apr 8, 2012

Hey all :-)

Just wanted to say hey....   The Winter Striper and Sturgeon fishing in my area was tough. It started coming on strong, in October, like it…

Started by Fish Chris in Basic Discussion

3 Apr 6, 2012
Reply by Allen Morgan

How to tell the difference between Male & Female

How to can you tell the difference between Male & Female Bluegill Species?

Started by Angelo C Mastrando Jr. in Basic Discussion

1 Apr 6, 2012
Reply by Allen Morgan

Very unique approach for a float/bobber.

Check this bullet bobber out. I may be able to take some balsa wood and carve something out as a test. Very inventive. Perfect for the shal…

Started by Leo Nguyen in Bluegill Spawning

50 Apr 6, 2012
Reply by Paul Lieb

Live Bait vs. Gulp Shoot-Out 2012

Two Baits Enter, One Bait Leaves! I have seen and read, I know a lot of people look for an edge, but I have to take this on once and for al…

Started by Johnny wilkins in Uncategorized

51 Apr 5, 2012
Reply by Joe Angelucci

Easter Weekend in Washington

Hi all,   I'm a newbie here and live in Washington.  The wife is flying back east for Easter and has suggested that I need to go fishing. …

Started by Ted Schreckenghost in Basic Discussion

3 Apr 5, 2012
Reply by Ted Schreckenghost

Bob Lusk: Steward of the Week

Recycled Fish features a weekly blog called Steward of the Week.  I know we have some Pond Boss faithful here on Big Bluegill so I thought…

Started by Josh Milczski (Omaha) in Basic Discussion

0 Apr 4, 2012

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Gregs shiner caught 14.5" Crappie

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Tungsten Jig Mealworm got hammeredn

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Gregs shiner caught 14.5" Crappie

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Caught on the shiner/ice rigger setup

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Caught on the ice Rigger with Shiner

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echo Lake Reservoir Bluegill

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Hit the 1/8th oz. Spinner Bait
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