river fishing - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T13:26:13Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/river-fishing?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A25058&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've driven I-70. I don't bl…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-23:2036984:Comment:5871372015-02-23T15:57:32.448ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>I've driven I-70. I don't blame you for taking a different route.</p>
<p>I've driven I-70. I don't blame you for taking a different route.</p> I always love river fishing.…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-23:2036984:Comment:5871322015-02-23T15:26:38.773Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>I always love river fishing. Starting in the spring fishing the rocks for rock bass. 75percent of the time we would slay them knowing the river was a plus and the river changes from day to day so no same 2 days was the same. River fishing was always a blast not knowing what that next cast would bring because so many different species inhabit the river systems not just here in Ohio but all over. Its a truly fun way to fish I encourage everyone to try it at least once for an experience you…</p>
<p>I always love river fishing. Starting in the spring fishing the rocks for rock bass. 75percent of the time we would slay them knowing the river was a plus and the river changes from day to day so no same 2 days was the same. River fishing was always a blast not knowing what that next cast would bring because so many different species inhabit the river systems not just here in Ohio but all over. Its a truly fun way to fish I encourage everyone to try it at least once for an experience you won't soon forget. My favorite rivers are knee deep something you can wade in. Get out and enjoy our rivers and stream fishing I really think you'll like it, I have taken so many positive memories from my experiences. PLEASE BE SAFE above all.</p> Allen,
The Arkansas brings ba…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-23:2036984:Comment:5871982015-02-23T14:53:27.282ZAndy is OptiMystichttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/OptiMystic
<p>Allen,</p>
<p>The Arkansas brings back some memories from living in CO in my 20s. I used to guide rafts in Brown's Canyon and the Royal Gorge. Caught a lot of trout in that river and caught some walleye in Pueblo res (what an ugly lake to be near such pretty country). My in laws lived in Tulsa at the time and I often drove out hwy 50 to keep from falling asleep on I70 across Kansas. So I know that river. :)</p>
<p>Allen,</p>
<p>The Arkansas brings back some memories from living in CO in my 20s. I used to guide rafts in Brown's Canyon and the Royal Gorge. Caught a lot of trout in that river and caught some walleye in Pueblo res (what an ugly lake to be near such pretty country). My in laws lived in Tulsa at the time and I often drove out hwy 50 to keep from falling asleep on I70 across Kansas. So I know that river. :)</p> I think it depends on the amo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-23:2036984:Comment:5871262015-02-23T13:57:18.013ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>I think it depends on the amount of current flow, and the pressure from bigger predators.</p>
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<p>Here in my area of Oklahoma, "the river" means the Arkansas River. In my part of the state, this river is a "braided prairie stream", about 300 - 400 yards wide, usually one main and one or two smaller channels, with flow rates from 100 cfs up to 40,000 cfs. There is a hydro-electric generating dam on the western edge of my territory, this is the reason for the wide variation in flow…</p>
<p>I think it depends on the amount of current flow, and the pressure from bigger predators.</p>
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<p>Here in my area of Oklahoma, "the river" means the Arkansas River. In my part of the state, this river is a "braided prairie stream", about 300 - 400 yards wide, usually one main and one or two smaller channels, with flow rates from 100 cfs up to 40,000 cfs. There is a hydro-electric generating dam on the western edge of my territory, this is the reason for the wide variation in flow rates. When they aren't generating, the river is typically 4 - 10' deep. At full generation, 12,000 cfs, you can add about 7' to that. When they open floodgates, it gets really fun.</p>
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<p>That said, there are Bluegill here. I only catch them (along with Longear and Green Sunnies) in low-flow conditions, and in the eddies out of the current. There aren't many big predators around in those conditions. But when the water is moving, there's LMBs, Kentucky (Spotted) Bass, Gar, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Stripers, and Hybrids (Wipers) swimming around. I've used Bluegills for bait in those conditions.</p> great looking scenery for fis…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-23:2036984:Comment:5871192015-02-23T12:43:00.427ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>great looking scenery for fishing!</p>
<p>tightline =dropshot?</p>
<p>is your sinker above the hook?</p>
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<p>great looking scenery for fishing!</p>
<p>tightline =dropshot?</p>
<p>is your sinker above the hook?</p>
<p></p> Lets chip in and go then. I'm…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-23:2036984:Comment:5871952015-02-23T10:52:53.949ZRobert Maddenhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RobertMadden
<p>Lets chip in and go then. I'm ready! LOL</p>
<p>Lets chip in and go then. I'm ready! LOL</p> Cobey, I live in Pensacola an…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-23:2036984:Comment:5869552015-02-23T10:51:31.499ZRobert Maddenhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RobertMadden
<p>Cobey, I live in Pensacola and always wanting to fish Escambia River. If you need a partner just let me but never know. I use crickets and have never tight lined and would love to see this in person.</p>
<p>Cobey, I live in Pensacola and always wanting to fish Escambia River. If you need a partner just let me but never know. I use crickets and have never tight lined and would love to see this in person.</p> Well, tight lining is when yo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-01:2036984:Comment:349102009-05-01T00:32:49.864ZCobeyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Cobey
Well, tight lining is when you fish on the bottom instead of using a float. When fishing in the river, this produces the larger shell cracker. Usually, when I fish with a float during the summer or winter the majority of the fish are small. The only time that I really land any big ones while using a float, is in the spring time. We use as light of a split shot as possible (depends on current and wind) about 8" above the hook and crickets. Shell crackers love it!
Well, tight lining is when you fish on the bottom instead of using a float. When fishing in the river, this produces the larger shell cracker. Usually, when I fish with a float during the summer or winter the majority of the fish are small. The only time that I really land any big ones while using a float, is in the spring time. We use as light of a split shot as possible (depends on current and wind) about 8" above the hook and crickets. Shell crackers love it! Soon my friend! Very soon.tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-01:2036984:Comment:349052009-05-01T00:26:40.843ZJeremy R. Mayohttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeremyRMayo
Soon my friend! Very soon.
Soon my friend! Very soon. Well in all your edumacation!…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-05-01:2036984:Comment:349032009-05-01T00:24:43.063ZJeremy R. Mayohttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeremyRMayo
Well in all your edumacation! Give us a lesson on what you learned about tightline. My ole lady has read this and would love an explanation! That sounds pretty cool she says!
Well in all your edumacation! Give us a lesson on what you learned about tightline. My ole lady has read this and would love an explanation! That sounds pretty cool she says!