new member says hello. - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T16:12:38Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/new-member-says-hello?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A24526&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWELCOME ABOARD, TONY!!!!!!!!…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-16:2036984:Comment:3192232012-10-16T22:22:57.043ZGreg McWilliamshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>WELCOME ABOARD, TONY!!!!!!!! You are doing fine in the DEEP END!!!!!!! :-)</p>
<p></p>
<p>WELCOME ABOARD, TONY!!!!!!!! You are doing fine in the DEEP END!!!!!!! :-)</p>
<p></p> Hi Jim, yeah the hybrids are…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-03-14:2036984:Comment:270462009-03-14T00:55:02.202ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
Hi Jim, yeah the hybrids are only going into one of the ponds, it was a former swimming only pond, so the native gill' population is very small. (It was never "formally" stocked, just what fish "found" their way in through the years) I've been busy fishing out the resident Largemouth population, removing anything over 12" while maintaining a few of the 6-8" fish to control any hybrid reproduction. I'm approaching this strictly as a type of livestock experiment, if you will, a put and take…
Hi Jim, yeah the hybrids are only going into one of the ponds, it was a former swimming only pond, so the native gill' population is very small. (It was never "formally" stocked, just what fish "found" their way in through the years) I've been busy fishing out the resident Largemouth population, removing anything over 12" while maintaining a few of the 6-8" fish to control any hybrid reproduction. I'm approaching this strictly as a type of livestock experiment, if you will, a put and take operation not meant to be self-sustaining. By limiting myself to this particular pond I have the means to easily drain and start over if things get out of hand. The "brood" cage is built, the Aquamax 500 is here, all I need now is warmer water. 52 degrees yesterday! Hey Tony, you might want to c…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-03-13:2036984:Comment:270272009-03-13T22:00:07.911ZJim Gronawhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
Hey Tony, you might want to consider putting those hybrids in only one or two of those ponds to see how they do over a few seasons and then make an assessment for future efforts with them. Sometimes the aggressiveness of the hybrids can cause established bluegill populations some trouble if existing spawning areas are limited and the hybrids are enough in number to bully the native gills. Don't expect any amount of reproduction from the hybrids, but then they are for quick-growing, fast action…
Hey Tony, you might want to consider putting those hybrids in only one or two of those ponds to see how they do over a few seasons and then make an assessment for future efforts with them. Sometimes the aggressiveness of the hybrids can cause established bluegill populations some trouble if existing spawning areas are limited and the hybrids are enough in number to bully the native gills. Don't expect any amount of reproduction from the hybrids, but then they are for quick-growing, fast action with short-term trophy potential. I'd check in with Bruce Condello and see what he has to say on this effort. And, by the way, I do love big hybrid sunnies and have been fortunate to catch them nearing 2 pounds, so I know what you're after. Good Luck! Jim Welcome Tony!! So glad that y…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-25:2036984:Comment:245262009-02-25T17:18:09.387ZBluegillhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AaronM
Welcome Tony!! So glad that you'd jumped into the deep end!
Welcome Tony!! So glad that you'd jumped into the deep end! the brits God bless them brou…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-25:2036984:Comment:244342009-02-25T01:12:50.516Zshooterhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/shooter
the brits God bless them brought the fly and rod to the colonies,and for that i will for ever be grateful.<br />
welcome rob<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
gators make good boots
the brits God bless them brought the fly and rod to the colonies,and for that i will for ever be grateful.<br />
welcome rob<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
gators make good boots Are you kidding!You're great!tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-24:2036984:Comment:244192009-02-24T22:58:30.115ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
Are you kidding!You're great!
Are you kidding!You're great! I just wanted to say the same…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-24:2036984:Comment:244082009-02-24T21:52:47.620Zrobsablokehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/robsabloke
I just wanted to say the same as Tony. I have been looking for a site like this for a long time.<br />
Bluegill... Redear Etc are the "Pound for Pound" Champion of the Piscatorial World. They are usually the first fish we catch when we go with our Dads on our first fishing trip and they are the first fish to give us that 'Tingling' of excitement as they 'Tug' at the end of the line. I grew up in England and moved here when I was 25 and had to learn to fish American Style... it has been an education.…
I just wanted to say the same as Tony. I have been looking for a site like this for a long time.<br />
Bluegill... Redear Etc are the "Pound for Pound" Champion of the Piscatorial World. They are usually the first fish we catch when we go with our Dads on our first fishing trip and they are the first fish to give us that 'Tingling' of excitement as they 'Tug' at the end of the line. I grew up in England and moved here when I was 25 and had to learn to fish American Style... it has been an education. I have learned American methods of fishing and I have taught many new friends the finesses of English fishing... many of which can be applied handily to the mighty Bluegill.<br />
<br />
I look forward to participating in the Forum and thank whomever was responsible for making this site available.<br />
<br />
Rob Hi everyone, thanks for the w…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-24:2036984:Comment:242182009-02-24T01:31:17.832ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
Hi everyone, thanks for the warm welcome! It's great to be among so many die-hard bluegill fans! It's gonna' be about six weeks before the hatchery has my hybrids ready, so that gives me some time to get setup here. I've got my cage built, 4'x4', so I can feed the new arrivals for a few weeks and grow em' up a little before I turn them out. Maybe it will help in their feed training also, if they're contained in the beginning? See, already with the questions!<br />
Hey, Steve B, I'm in south-central…
Hi everyone, thanks for the warm welcome! It's great to be among so many die-hard bluegill fans! It's gonna' be about six weeks before the hatchery has my hybrids ready, so that gives me some time to get setup here. I've got my cage built, 4'x4', so I can feed the new arrivals for a few weeks and grow em' up a little before I turn them out. Maybe it will help in their feed training also, if they're contained in the beginning? See, already with the questions!<br />
Hey, Steve B, I'm in south-central Indiana, if you're ever in the area, give me a holler and we'll wet a line, always ready to fish! Six ponds, big 'gills,etc.. b…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-23:2036984:Comment:241542009-02-23T18:17:54.722Zsteve bhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/steveb
Six ponds, big 'gills,etc.. blah blah blah, ok we get it. LOL, Where you hiding all this at ??? Howdy, and welcome. steve b
Six ponds, big 'gills,etc.. blah blah blah, ok we get it. LOL, Where you hiding all this at ??? Howdy, and welcome. steve b Welcome, glad you decided to…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-23:2036984:Comment:241082009-02-23T15:12:59.831ZKiana Fitzpatrickhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Kiana
Welcome, glad you decided to come out of the shallows!
Welcome, glad you decided to come out of the shallows!