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"Hey David.......For a beginner one of Cabelas combo or Bass Pro outfits are probably…"

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 16, 2013 to combat flyfishing:subject line weight

28 Sep 2, 2013
Reply by shooter

"The rod action is a function of how deep into the rod blank bends. Slow bends clear…"

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 16, 2013 to combat flyfishing:subject line weight

28 Sep 2, 2013
Reply by shooter

"Somehow it has become fashionable to use 'fast' rods. It seems to be a badge of hono…"

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 16, 2013 to combat flyfishing:subject line weight

28 Sep 2, 2013
Reply by shooter

"May I ask the brand name of the rod? I also have a 2wt that I had to overline. It is…"

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 16, 2013 to combat flyfishing:subject line weight

28 Sep 2, 2013
Reply by shooter

"Yep, I overline some rods. Some rods don't need overlining for me anyway. I do not d…"

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 16, 2013 to combat flyfishing:subject line weight

28 Sep 2, 2013
Reply by shooter

"That is interesting.....for many years I used 4# also. I eventually went to 6# and I…"

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 13, 2013 to What state would you choose to fish Bluegill if you could only pick one?

265 Oct 14, 2024
Reply by Frank M

"hahaha....hehehe .....Maybe you could upgrade to 6#  tippet.......hahahaha.......I d…"

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 13, 2013 to What state would you choose to fish Bluegill if you could only pick one?

265 Oct 14, 2024
Reply by Frank M

"Ought to find some big gar during that trip as well."

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 12, 2013 to What state would you choose to fish Bluegill if you could only pick one?

265 Oct 14, 2024
Reply by Frank M

"In deference to Shooter.....I use most graphite because they are lighter and it is m…"

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 12, 2013 to Fiberglass Fly Rods

37 Sep 2, 2013
Reply by shooter

"Has anyone used the Gulp bait for gills and/or carp?.....Maybe the 'Corn' or small '…"

Ray Ditzenberger replied Aug 12, 2013 to grass carp and carp fly patterns

3 Aug 12, 2013
Reply by shooter

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John Sheehan replied to Frank M's discussion Does anyone still visit Bigbluegill?
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Ice Fishing 2026

"13th year with the Hummingbird ICE 35 Flasher! Good investment!"
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We Finally Warmed Up This Week……2/13/2026

Finally lost a lot of the skim ice on local rivers…..birds were feeling it today…….we’re getting…
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Tungsten Jig Mealworm got hammered

"The rod I'm holding has a pounder rig tied to it. It caught the pseeds and most of the…"
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Jiggin Rap Bass

"This got slammed"
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Tungsten Jig Mealworm got hammered

"this was the most aggressive small jig biter"
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Gregs shiner caught 14.5" Crappie

"About 10" 37-40 turns of the Auger, Jeff."
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Tungsten Jig Mealworm got hammeredn

"Looks like the bass were hungry…."
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Gregs shiner caught 14.5" Crappie

"Nice one Greg! How thick was the ice where you guys fished John?"
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Caught on the shiner/ice rigger setup

"Nice black crappie……looks like several species were taking the shiners….."
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Caught on the ice Rigger with Shiner

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