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Do you love big bluegill?
How can I get the little guys to GO AWAY!!!
Alright I'm in a somewhat unique situation over here in the midwest but I hope there's a solution. My favorite bass (yes tony i said it) lake is filled with bluegill from tiny to very big. It is gin clear and I can see down to the beds. There is one problem... the big guys hang out with the little ones. These elusive 8-10" gills are not huge but definitely worth catching. Every time I throw anything that looks relatively edible in, the 4-7 inchers eat it like they haven't seen a meal in years. Is there any possible way to get the lure past the little fellas without throwing something outrageously heavy?
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Permalink Reply by Goose Pond Monster on
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Get a bucket, catch the little guys and throw them in the bucket.
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Permalink Reply by Jacob Hill on
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Haha thanks for the reply but I think that would be a long term solution to a short term problem.
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Oh and I forgot to mention they prohibit the use of minnows in this lake
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Permalink Reply by Tony Livingston on
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Acme alligator decoy? Seriously though, I've been there and feel your pain. How deep are these nests? Are you using artificial, or live bait? This is a long shot, but what about a jig made from tungsten, like those used in ice fishing? Very heavy metal would allow a quick sink rate, but still keep the physical size small......
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Haha gator decoy sounds good at this point. I could use crawlers but I mean I would neat to make them look unnatural because the nests are about 8 feet deep. I can see everything so I know that the big fish are interested, it just seems that every spot I try, the slow sink picks up an entourage of feisty little guys who eat anything they see.
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Since you're sight fishing, perhaps you don't need a slow sink. Can you tightline a heavier bait or lure rapidly to a foot or so above the nests, then switch to a slower fall into the nest by using your rod?
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Thank you I will try a larger jig and tight line it once it gets down. I'll let you know how I do!
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Permalink Reply by Leo Nguyen on
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ROFL Tony with his ingenious approaches. If allowed by DNR, why not place a feeder on the opposite of the casting direction. This way, you can catch the targeted fish, while feeding the hungry little buggers.
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Aha Leo with a great idea!!! I have a feeling that the DNR guy who roams the lake every day will consider it a "trap" and therefore not let me use it but I will try tomorrow morning. Thanks
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Manage to find a way to deviate the munchkins from eating your baits before the big boys hammer them?
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Permalink Reply by Allen Morgan on
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Are there any Northern Pike or Muskies in that lake? Any other large predators?
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Tons of pike and big bass roam through that area. Mostly bass this time of year
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