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BIG BLUEGILL HITS MAINSTREAM POP CULTURE!

Okay, guys and gals...this is just a fun discussion here. Let's incorporate all the big bluegill 'stuff' we can think of to put these great…

Started by Jim Gronaw in Basic Discussion

73 Jun 28, 2013
Reply by Johnny

Lake Bixhoma, 6/28/2013

Went to Bixhoma bright and early this morning.  Arrived at about 0620 to flat/calm water, and scattered LMB hitting top.    [IMG]http://ima…

Started by Allen Morgan in Basic Discussion

4 Jun 28, 2013
Reply by Allen Morgan

West Island 6-22-2013 (Southern Indiana)

I thought I'd share this video with everyone.  I met up with a friend to do some fishing at my grandma's Saturday morning and he brought al…

Started by Goose Pond Monster in Basic Discussion

5 Jun 27, 2013
Reply by Jason Preslar

New Beggs City Lake, 6/27/2013

Headed out to New Beggs City Lake this morning.  Was about an hour behind schedule.  I had planned on arriving about the time the sun poppe…

Started by Allen Morgan in Basic Discussion

3 Jun 27, 2013
Reply by Vince Fusco

Need help locating this bobber [float

I've been using a 1/2 diameter red/white bobber with a florescent green bead on the top side since 2001. I am about out of them and can't f…

Started by Reggie in Basic Discussion

7 Jun 27, 2013
Reply by DAVID L EITUTIS

Big gills' on the silverware.....spoons, to be exact........

Certainly not anything new to BBG members, thanks to our very own Bill Modica. I  purchased these spoons a couple weeks ago, and finally go…

Started by Tony Livingston in Basic Discussion

8 Jun 26, 2013
Reply by Jason Preslar

Why I like bluegills

Like many American males, I have a recurring fantasy. It usually strikes while I’m sitting at my tying bench, admiring my latest creation…

Started by OldBaldGuy in Uncategorized

25 Jun 26, 2013
Reply by Powder River

Postp spawn

Having a tough time catching gills after the spawn. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We have tried wax worms, tiny rapalas,and small j…

Started by John Kelley in Basic Discussion

13 Jun 26, 2013
Reply by David, aka, "McScruff"

what is the best bait for bluegill??

i need to learn more variety of baits. tell me what is the biggest bluegill you caught on that bait.

Started by micah mack in Basic Discussion

19 Jun 26, 2013
Reply by George Hedgepeth

"Scentific" Bluegill Identification

Anyone ever seen a good guide to "scientifically" identify hybrids?  We have a good variety of "pure sunfish" in Eastern Nebraska (bluegill…

Started by Powder River in Basic Discussion

5 Jun 24, 2013
Reply by John Sheehan

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Red Spotted Sunfish......Also caught great numbers in Louisiana bayous earlier this year

"This greatest gift of fishing are the memories…..we’ve obviously done a lot of other…"
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Red Spotted Sunfish......Also caught great numbers in Louisiana bayous earlier this year

"My first fish was a Pumpkinseed in Packanack Lake, Wayne NJ. I recall catching Bluegills, Pseeds,…"
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Native to Some Of The Oldest Natural Lakes in North Carolina

"Despite their small size they are aggressive……..I’ve used raw chicken in crab…"
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Native to Some Of The Oldest Natural Lakes in North Carolina

"I believe they are here in NJ too Jeff, but I've never seen one. Cool little Fish ."
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A Few Bluegill Mixed in With Spotted Sunfish in Louisiana…

These fish are most often called “stump knockers” in Louisiana regardless of the species……they…
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Newly Established North Carolina Record Spotted Sunfish Caught By Elijah Crabtree 7.7 oz

"This is the record for spotted sunfish in North Carolina but I’ve only seen the tiny blue…"
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May Get To Target Some Red Spotted Sunfish This Week Down in Louisiana....

"Here’s another that I caught on the small panfish gulp minnow…."
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Native to Some Of The Oldest Natural Lakes in North Carolina

"Don’t know if you saw these John…..these are the only spotted sunfish I’ve seen…"
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Some Of My Most Recent Spotted Sunfish

"See how aggressive they are…standard panfish gulp minnow and this small one basically just…"
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Red Spotted Sunfish......Also caught great numbers in Louisiana bayous earlier this year

"I scaled a few but I chose to filet 98% of these fish…..you could catch 100 or more off one…"
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I will Also Seek to Catch an Even Rarer Species of Spotted Sunfish...the Orange....

"Yes….not as plentiful as red spotted sunfish but huge colonies are found across the bayous…"
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Red Spotted Sunfish......Also caught great numbers in Louisiana bayous earlier this year

"It is John….this is the main sunfish that I grew up with on the bayous of southeastern…"
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Red Spotted Sunfish......Also caught great numbers in Louisiana bayous earlier this year

"One cool Fish, Jeff! I have a good book called 'America's favorite Fishing' by F.…"
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Had the Taste for Some Gills…..

" thanks Jeff ill let you know how much i like this method when i try it out."
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Had the Taste for Some Gills…..

"Not at all……once cooked the first thing we do when eating is to remove both fins…"
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Had the Taste for Some Gills…..

" When eating is the top dorsal fin a problem at all... i mention because i saw a youtube video…"
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