Need educated - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T15:40:01Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/need-educated?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A292320&feed=yes&xn_auth=notag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-08-20:2036984:Comment:3018352012-08-20T12:11:24.981ZJen Nayflyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Jen
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167411805?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167411805?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167411805?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167411805?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> Sorry for the delay, I FINALL…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-07-20:2036984:Comment:2932472012-07-20T15:02:44.393ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Sorry for the delay, I FINALLY found the study I was looking for:</p>
<p>"HYBRIDIZATION OF FISHES IN NORTH AMERICA", family centrarchidae, by W.F. Childers.</p>
<p>It's here if someone would like more info:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/B3310E/B3310E10.htm" target="_blank">http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/B3310E/B3310E10.htm</a></p>
<p>Basically, Childer's found that the offspring resulting from the pairing of a male Bluegill, and a female Redear, were 97% male. Interestingly…</p>
<p>Sorry for the delay, I FINALLY found the study I was looking for:</p>
<p>"HYBRIDIZATION OF FISHES IN NORTH AMERICA", family centrarchidae, by W.F. Childers.</p>
<p>It's here if someone would like more info:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/B3310E/B3310E10.htm" target="_blank">http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/B3310E/B3310E10.htm</a></p>
<p>Basically, Childer's found that the offspring resulting from the pairing of a male Bluegill, and a female Redear, were 97% male. Interestingly enough, he obtained the same result from pairing a male Redear with a female Bluegill - 97% male offspring.</p>
<p>As far as these hybrids reproducing, the results appear somewhat mixed. Childer's reported no significant reproduction from the male Redear x female Bluegill hybrids, as well as very little from the male Bluegill x female Redear EXCEPT for a couple of ponds in Indiana which showed "abundant" reproduction. I'm not sure what to make of those results, as the fish were apparently stocked into ponds that contained no other fish.</p>
<p>My gut feeling says that the male BG x female RES combination has successfully reproduced in our ponds. Certainly they go through the motions of building and defending nests, however that is not to say they will breed "true", as I find it possible that they will backcross with another Bluegill, or Redear.</p> There are a few of these in m…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-07-20:2036984:Comment:2931402012-07-20T13:37:39.216ZGoose Pond Monsterhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GoosePondMonster
<p>There are a few of these in my father-in-law's buddy's pond. I knew they were some kind of hybrid and I am not happy to know they have a name. </p>
<p>There are a few of these in my father-in-law's buddy's pond. I knew they were some kind of hybrid and I am not happy to know they have a name. </p> Okay. I've caught some gillc…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-07-19:2036984:Comment:2929902012-07-19T19:42:02.171ZNick Holthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/NickHolt
<p>Okay. I've caught some gillcrackers here in Ga., and now ya'll got me curious about one thing. Are these fish a true hybrid that can't reproduce or are they just a cross breed? Either way, I do agree that they put up a good fight on 4 lb. test line and taste just as good. Nick</p>
<p>Okay. I've caught some gillcrackers here in Ga., and now ya'll got me curious about one thing. Are these fish a true hybrid that can't reproduce or are they just a cross breed? Either way, I do agree that they put up a good fight on 4 lb. test line and taste just as good. Nick</p> Thanks all! I am now educated…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-07-17:2036984:Comment:2923202012-07-17T19:14:35.917ZJen Nayflyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Jen
<p>Thanks all! I am now educated! I know I've never caught one but it's added to my bucket list!</p>
<p>Thanks all! I am now educated! I know I've never caught one but it's added to my bucket list!</p> I have a study SOMEWHERE rega…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-07-17:2036984:Comment:2923152012-07-17T15:17:31.919ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>I have a study SOMEWHERE regarding BG x RES hybrids...... IF I can find it, I'll post some more info!</p>
<p>I have a study SOMEWHERE regarding BG x RES hybrids...... IF I can find it, I'll post some more info!</p> Alright so I found a gillcrac…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-07-17:2036984:Comment:2923122012-07-17T14:31:40.844ZJacob Hillhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JacobHill
<p>Alright so I found a gillcracker photo but it is not nearly as good as Jim's or Greg's. It had the bluegill gill cover (small turquoise streaks). <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117388816?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117388816?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Alright so I found a gillcracker photo but it is not nearly as good as Jim's or Greg's. It had the bluegill gill cover (small turquoise streaks). <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117388816?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117388816?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> I catch them in Southern Indi…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-07-17:2036984:Comment:2922352012-07-17T14:22:57.816ZJacob Hillhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JacobHill
<p>I catch them in Southern Indiana but not frequently. This heat is pretty crazy. A day under 90 without thunderstorms would be nice.</p>
<p>I catch them in Southern Indiana but not frequently. This heat is pretty crazy. A day under 90 without thunderstorms would be nice.</p> Hey Jen...don't know if any o…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-07-17:2036984:Comment:2923092012-07-17T13:52:48.316ZJim Gronawhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Hey Jen...don't know if any of these photos help, but I think Walt and Tony hit it pretty much on the head. I believe Bill Modica has taken numerous, large gillcrackers, and they all appear to be males. Perhaps he and Bruce can jump in. Here are two picks of what I 'believe' is a gillcracker...<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078250445?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078250445?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> and another...…</p>
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<p>Hey Jen...don't know if any of these photos help, but I think Walt and Tony hit it pretty much on the head. I believe Bill Modica has taken numerous, large gillcrackers, and they all appear to be males. Perhaps he and Bruce can jump in. Here are two picks of what I 'believe' is a gillcracker...<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078250445?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078250445?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a>and another...</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078250830?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078250830?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p>
<p>I hope this helps!</p> Jen , Don't know the how or t…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-07-16:2036984:Comment:2920432012-07-16T23:21:25.606ZGreg McWilliamshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>Jen , Don't know the how or the why fors, maybe just a cold spawning night on the PRAIRIE!!!!!</p>
<p>Will this help!!!!!!!<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167408351?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167408351?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Jen , Don't know the how or the why fors, maybe just a cold spawning night on the PRAIRIE!!!!!</p>
<p>Will this help!!!!!!!<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167408351?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167408351?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>