Tactics for Ice Out Panfish - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T11:41:51Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/tactics-for-ice-out-panfish?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks, Vince...haven't heard…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-28:2036984:Comment:5966462015-03-28T13:25:47.943ZJim Gronawhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Thanks, Vince...haven't heard from you in a while...hope all is well!</p>
<p>Thanks, Vince...haven't heard from you in a while...hope all is well!</p> I like the look of those Skin…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-28:2036984:Comment:5965642015-03-28T11:47:37.728ZVince Fuscohttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/VinceFusco
<p>I like the look of those Skinny Minnies, Jim! Congrats on some cold water fish.</p>
<p>I like the look of those Skinny Minnies, Jim! Congrats on some cold water fish.</p> I feel faint!! Something bea…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-28:2036984:Comment:5968322015-03-28T02:10:20.828ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>I feel faint!! Something beat out PINK! Be still my heart!</p>
<p>I feel faint!! Something beat out PINK! Be still my heart!</p> Allen...they sure could be th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-27:2036984:Comment:5968222015-03-27T23:00:35.227ZJim Gronawhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Allen...they sure could be thinking my intended minnow pattern is another aquatic critter. Nothing has spawned yet, so there are no fry in this pond at this time. Then again, the tipping with the maggot may offer strike support as well.</p>
<p>Just for info, I tried the pink series Skinny Minnie today and the black outfished it 13 fish to 3.</p>
<p>Allen...they sure could be thinking my intended minnow pattern is another aquatic critter. Nothing has spawned yet, so there are no fry in this pond at this time. Then again, the tipping with the maggot may offer strike support as well.</p>
<p>Just for info, I tried the pink series Skinny Minnie today and the black outfished it 13 fish to 3.</p> It just keeps staying so cold…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-27:2036984:Comment:5965502015-03-27T22:41:42.483ZSmoltzhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Smoltz
It just keeps staying so cold here. It was spitting snow off and on today. 68 deg would be great!<br />
Nice pics, thanks for sharing your info Jim.
It just keeps staying so cold here. It was spitting snow off and on today. 68 deg would be great!<br />
Nice pics, thanks for sharing your info Jim. Is it possible the fish are m…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-27:2036984:Comment:5965462015-03-27T18:23:42.518ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>Is it possible the fish are mistaking this jig for some kind of aquatic nymph? I've been fishing micro jigs, Starling and Peacock soft hackles, and getting into them. Just tied up a few this morning on some sickle hooks, will have to post a pic so you can see it. Hopefully it will alleviate the missed strikes.</p>
<p>Is it possible the fish are mistaking this jig for some kind of aquatic nymph? I've been fishing micro jigs, Starling and Peacock soft hackles, and getting into them. Just tied up a few this morning on some sickle hooks, will have to post a pic so you can see it. Hopefully it will alleviate the missed strikes.</p> Yes Allen...that is craft fur…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-27:2036984:Comment:5968132015-03-27T16:21:50.839ZJim Gronawhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Yes Allen...that is craft fur. For some reason the black seems to lack the texture and smoothness of some of the other colors in the craft fur I have. But the fish seem to prefer black right now, so I'm gonna' ride this horse 'til she drops!</p>
<p>Yes Allen...that is craft fur. For some reason the black seems to lack the texture and smoothness of some of the other colors in the craft fur I have. But the fish seem to prefer black right now, so I'm gonna' ride this horse 'til she drops!</p> Jim, is that Craft Fur for th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-27:2036984:Comment:5967052015-03-27T14:05:07.291ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>Jim, is that Craft Fur for the tail?</p>
<p>Jim, is that Craft Fur for the tail?</p> Got a pretty good 'panfish sl…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-27:2036984:Comment:5965172015-03-27T03:51:24.722ZJim Gronawhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Got a pretty good 'panfish slam' today with bluegills, crappies, BG x GSF hybrids, and several red ears and three largemouths. Caught a pair of two-pound bass at another pond on Rat-L-Traps then caught about 40 panfish from a public venue, including a 10-in gill and a 20-in bass on the black Jimmys Skinny Minnie in 1/80 oz with a long-shanked # 12 hook that had a greater gap between the hook eye and the hook point. I opened up the hook just a bit to get better hook penetration. Tipped the…</p>
<p>Got a pretty good 'panfish slam' today with bluegills, crappies, BG x GSF hybrids, and several red ears and three largemouths. Caught a pair of two-pound bass at another pond on Rat-L-Traps then caught about 40 panfish from a public venue, including a 10-in gill and a 20-in bass on the black Jimmys Skinny Minnie in 1/80 oz with a long-shanked # 12 hook that had a greater gap between the hook eye and the hook point. I opened up the hook just a bit to get better hook penetration. Tipped the jig with a single maggot, suspended the jig 4.5 to 5.5 ft below an almost neutrally buoyant foam bobber. Let the southwest wind push the bobber along and watch the float sink down slowly on the bites. Fished them on 2-pound test Trout Magnet SOS Green mono. 68 degrees today, calling for dropping temps this weekend.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078453157?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078453157?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a>Tapered thread bodies on the Skinny Minnie are a new try for me, black is favored, so far.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167466703?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167466703?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167466926?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167466926?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a>Should be some action at other local waters soon.</p> i fished yesterday along the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-22:2036984:Comment:5956192015-03-22T16:19:19.786ZSmoltzhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Smoltz
<p>i fished yesterday along the edges of the ice melt on a large local lake. fished 1/64oz marabou jigs tipped with two spikes. only thing i got was some white perch. its hard looking at that ice and know if i could only get on and use my vexilar i could crush some fish right now. i have found that crappies esp in cold water either pull the float under very, very slowly or you will see the up bite.</p>
<p>i usually fish my hand tied micro jigs in marabou or kiptail, or trout magnets, allot of…</p>
<p>i fished yesterday along the edges of the ice melt on a large local lake. fished 1/64oz marabou jigs tipped with two spikes. only thing i got was some white perch. its hard looking at that ice and know if i could only get on and use my vexilar i could crush some fish right now. i have found that crappies esp in cold water either pull the float under very, very slowly or you will see the up bite.</p>
<p>i usually fish my hand tied micro jigs in marabou or kiptail, or trout magnets, allot of times i transfer my ice stuff to open water for the early season. and tip with either spikes or wax worms. set your floats so they are nearly neutral so you can see a up bite or so they can be pulled under easily.</p>
<p>when it comes to craps i use the same stuff or minnies. i will not throw and retrieve lures or baits until the water really starts warming up a bit.</p>
<p>my best areas are shallower flats that are right off a main channel area. shallower bays. you need the big flats to warm and hold warmer water to attract early fish. ponds obviously will warm faster and produce fish better because they warm so quickly.</p>
<p>i have also found the fish to be very agressive and bite well about the time you can wear just a hood jacket and feel comfortable, the evenings have always been best for me. the water gets to warm all day and will be at its warmest just before the sun goes behind the mountains.</p>
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