Finding Big Gills - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T18:40:32Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/finding-big-gills?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A393369&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI live near and used to fish…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-06:2036984:Comment:3942312013-06-06T12:26:16.798ZBill Wischhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BillWisch
<p>I live near and used to fish one of the first lakes where they tried this experiment in Cook County, it was working very well for a few years. Bluegills had to be 8 inch min. and only allowed to keep 10 a day but, when word got out about nice sized gills people were taking out bucket fulls of 6 and 7 inch gills only saw a few actually make it to 8 inches.</p>
<p>I live near and used to fish one of the first lakes where they tried this experiment in Cook County, it was working very well for a few years. Bluegills had to be 8 inch min. and only allowed to keep 10 a day but, when word got out about nice sized gills people were taking out bucket fulls of 6 and 7 inch gills only saw a few actually make it to 8 inches.</p> Some lakes allow you to keep…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-06:2036984:Comment:3942302013-06-06T11:58:25.914ZJohn Cachelhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnCachel
<p>Some lakes allow you to keep 5 or 10 or 15 bluegills per day. It might help for bluegills to grow bigger. About 10 years ago that Cook Co Forest Preserve work on large bluegills. Some lakes is 8 inch min. to keep and release all under 8 inch. It don't work very well and about 4 years ago they change to allow to keep 15 bluegill per day. Bluegills where I fish seem getting bigger now. Of course we release all over 7 inch 'gills. I caught and release few 9 inch there!</p>
<p>Some lakes allow you to keep 5 or 10 or 15 bluegills per day. It might help for bluegills to grow bigger. About 10 years ago that Cook Co Forest Preserve work on large bluegills. Some lakes is 8 inch min. to keep and release all under 8 inch. It don't work very well and about 4 years ago they change to allow to keep 15 bluegill per day. Bluegills where I fish seem getting bigger now. Of course we release all over 7 inch 'gills. I caught and release few 9 inch there!</p> Some times, you just have to…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-06:2036984:Comment:3939372013-06-06T00:12:42.219ZLeo Nguyenhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>Some times, you just have to sacrifice the drive to get the minimal fishing pressure to maximize the catching of monstrous gills, or any species. I practically gave up on the waters that are too small, and the fishing pressures are way too high. Time to spend that early hours to travel, sleep in the car if you must, and enjoy that day on the water. However, once you have a family, all bets are off. Of course, there are some few lucky ones that can hit the waters regardless. Me, I rather fish…</p>
<p>Some times, you just have to sacrifice the drive to get the minimal fishing pressure to maximize the catching of monstrous gills, or any species. I practically gave up on the waters that are too small, and the fishing pressures are way too high. Time to spend that early hours to travel, sleep in the car if you must, and enjoy that day on the water. However, once you have a family, all bets are off. Of course, there are some few lucky ones that can hit the waters regardless. Me, I rather fish with my family whenever I can get, and if I can fish alone, it'll be a rare chance, but blessed, even if I can't catch anything.</p> The larger CNBG will explode…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-06:2036984:Comment:3940122013-06-06T00:02:53.382ZLeo Nguyenhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>The larger CNBG will explode once the dam is fully repair, and the water level rises once again to its old former glory. Don't give up on Perris' titans just yet. It's just the beginning. Most shoreliners will stick to the northern part of Perris. However, compared to shoreliners, there's very little fishing pressure from boaters that comb the eatern and southern areas of the lake. Once the lake rises, the tree structures exposed how will be new haven to the newer generation of gill's titans…</p>
<p>The larger CNBG will explode once the dam is fully repair, and the water level rises once again to its old former glory. Don't give up on Perris' titans just yet. It's just the beginning. Most shoreliners will stick to the northern part of Perris. However, compared to shoreliners, there's very little fishing pressure from boaters that comb the eatern and southern areas of the lake. Once the lake rises, the tree structures exposed how will be new haven to the newer generation of gill's titans in the future. I can't wait.</p> Yeah the Scioto and Ohio are…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-05:2036984:Comment:3936582013-06-05T03:17:23.016ZSean Penixhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SeanPenix
Yeah the Scioto and Ohio are minutes away but like you said finding spots. I have been looking more and more into the rivers. Its just a whole new animal to me and got learn it like anything else
Yeah the Scioto and Ohio are minutes away but like you said finding spots. I have been looking more and more into the rivers. Its just a whole new animal to me and got learn it like anything else I've seen great bass caught o…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-05:2036984:Comment:3934432013-06-05T03:08:05.519ZJacob Hillhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JacobHill
<p>I've seen great bass caught of out of the Scioto River, not sure if that's by you. It took me a while to find places here so close to Chicago to fish but it really just takes some looking.</p>
<p>I've seen great bass caught of out of the Scioto River, not sure if that's by you. It took me a while to find places here so close to Chicago to fish but it really just takes some looking.</p> This Saturday (my only day of…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-05:2036984:Comment:3936562013-06-05T02:40:59.885ZSean Penixhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SeanPenix
<p>This Saturday (my only day off work) I plan to take a trip to a little pond in Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area. This is the best public spot I can think of in my driving range to catch bluegill. I will definitely post pics of any catches and be glad to get any advice. (real quick my dad owns a pizza shop in which I deliver pizzas 6 days of the week so that's why I only get the one day off and really don't wanna drive all that far lol)</p>
<p>This Saturday (my only day off work) I plan to take a trip to a little pond in Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area. This is the best public spot I can think of in my driving range to catch bluegill. I will definitely post pics of any catches and be glad to get any advice. (real quick my dad owns a pizza shop in which I deliver pizzas 6 days of the week so that's why I only get the one day off and really don't wanna drive all that far lol)</p> great comments, fellas. I lik…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-05:2036984:Comment:3933692013-06-05T01:34:10.376ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
great comments, fellas. I like Carl's approach...follow Jeff!<br />
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I have a kayak you pedal, Patrick. Do you think that would intrigue people ?<br />
I probably should get a float tube....
great comments, fellas. I like Carl's approach...follow Jeff!<br />
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I have a kayak you pedal, Patrick. Do you think that would intrigue people ?<br />
I probably should get a float tube.... Sean, Don't be afraid to knoc…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-03:2036984:Comment:3925622013-06-03T04:22:00.597ZPatrick "Bullworm" Olsonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Bullworm
<p>Sean, Don't be afraid to knock on some doors! Even up here in the the land of 10,000+ lakes there are a few lakes that have some true blue giants but are land locked. What I mean about land locked is that all the land surrounding the lake has been bought up and is no longer accessable. I have knocked on a lot of doors over the years. Some are a "no" and that is ok. I will try again a year later. One thing I like to do is to state that I am catch and release only and that I fish alone. I have…</p>
<p>Sean, Don't be afraid to knock on some doors! Even up here in the the land of 10,000+ lakes there are a few lakes that have some true blue giants but are land locked. What I mean about land locked is that all the land surrounding the lake has been bought up and is no longer accessable. I have knocked on a lot of doors over the years. Some are a "no" and that is ok. I will try again a year later. One thing I like to do is to state that I am catch and release only and that I fish alone. I have even offered yardwork service for access. Sometimes that works! Once access is gained always stay true to your word! </p>
<p>Float tubes are a great way to get yourself off shore! They are fairly inexpensive and are really fun! They (float tubes) can also aide you in getting access into private watres too! People are facsinated by them and want to learn more about this neat little boat you have, a real good icebreaker! I hope this helps! Good luck!</p> Table 1Summary of Results of…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-03:2036984:Comment:3927362013-06-03T03:59:23.084ZJacob Hillhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JacobHill
<table cellspacing="0" class="smallStriped">
<caption>Table 1<br></br>Summary of Results of Catch <br></br>and Release Mortality Studies <br></br><span>(Without Consideration of Optimized Techniques)</span></caption><thead><tr><th>Study #</th>
<th>Species</th>
<th>Study Type</th>
<th>Environment</th>
<th>Mortality</th>
<th>Notes</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody><tr class="shaded"><td>5</td>
<td>Tautog</td>
<td>pens</td>
<td>ocean</td>
<td>1.70%</td>
<td>Mostly baited…</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table class="smallStriped" cellspacing="0">
<caption>Table 1<br/>Summary of Results of Catch <br/>and Release Mortality Studies <br/><span>(Without Consideration of Optimized Techniques)</span></caption><thead><tr><th>Study #</th>
<th>Species</th>
<th>Study Type</th>
<th>Environment</th>
<th>Mortality</th>
<th>Notes</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody><tr class="shaded"><td>5</td>
<td>Tautog</td>
<td>pens</td>
<td>ocean</td>
<td>1.70%</td>
<td>Mostly baited hooks</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>7</td>
<td>Billfish</td>
<td>telemetry</td>
<td>ocean</td>
<td>1.00%</td>
<td>All techniques</td>
</tr>
<tr class="shaded"><td>1</td>
<td>Walleye</td>
<td>tanks</td>
<td>lake</td>
<td>1.00%</td>
<td>Artificial lures</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>8</td>
<td>Tarpon</td>
<td>telemetry</td>
<td>inshore</td>
<td>4.00%</td>
<td>Various</td>
</tr>
<tr class="shaded"><td>4</td>
<td>Shad</td>
<td>tanks</td>
<td>river</td>
<td>1.00%</td>
<td>Lures only</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>4</td>
<td>White Perch</td>
<td>tanks</td>
<td>river</td>
<td>0.20%</td>
<td>Baited lures</td>
</tr>
<tr class="shaded"><td>4</td>
<td>Yellow perch</td>
<td>tanks</td>
<td>river</td>
<td>2.90%</td>
<td>Bait</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>10</td>
<td>LM Bass</td>
<td>test ponds</td>
<td>ponds</td>
<td>5.80%</td>
<td>Baited hooks</td>
</tr>
<tr class="shaded"><td>8</td>
<td>Bonefish</td>
<td>Isolation</td>
<td>inshore</td>
<td>4.00%</td>
<td>All techniques</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>8</td>
<td>Snook</td>
<td>Isolation</td>
<td>inshore</td>
<td>2.00%</td>
<td>All techniques</td>
</tr>
<tr class="shaded"><td>8</td>
<td>Seatrout</td>
<td>Isolation</td>
<td>inshore</td>
<td>5.00%</td>
<td>All techniques</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>6</td>
<td>Striped bass</td>
<td>pens</td>
<td>inshore</td>
<td>4.30%</td>
<td>Baited hooks</td>
</tr>
<tr class="shaded"><td>9</td>
<td>Salmon</td>
<td>telemetry</td>
<td>river</td>
<td>3.00%</td>
<td>Fly</td>
</tr>
<tr><td colspan="5">Average Mortality = 2.76%</td>
<td><p> </p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>