WINTER BLUEGILL - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T06:23:44Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/winter-bluegill?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A451859&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for all of the replies…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-19:2036984:Comment:4536002013-11-19T17:39:40.172ZShawn Allisonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ShawnAllison
<p>Thanks for all of the replies so far. I will keep everyone posted. </p>
<p>Thanks for all of the replies so far. I will keep everyone posted. </p> what is your success in the b…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-19:2036984:Comment:4535302013-11-19T16:13:26.623ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>what is your success in the backwaters and what seasons?</p>
<p>what is your success in the backwaters and what seasons?</p> David , I enjoy your hyperbol…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-17:2036984:Comment:4522132013-11-17T20:49:08.115ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>David , I enjoy your hyperbole regarding my wisdom! Thank you! Lol!</p>
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<p>David , I enjoy your hyperbole regarding my wisdom! Thank you! Lol!</p>
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<p> </p> That may the first time in my…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-17:2036984:Comment:4521302013-11-17T20:44:22.439ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>That may the first time in my life I was "accused" of being organized ,and deserved it Ken ! Thanks!</p>
<p>That may the first time in my life I was "accused" of being organized ,and deserved it Ken ! Thanks!</p> Beautiful pic, Shawn. Live in…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-17:2036984:Comment:4520242013-11-17T18:54:22.391ZMichttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Mic
<p>Beautiful pic, Shawn. Live in the south as well and don't fish lakes that large in winter here, but do fish a couple close ones on occasion of about 300 acres. Deepest water is a channel of 12 to 16 ft., and the shellcrackers can always be found there somewhere. As has been noted, fish slow and near the bottom. They do happen to spawn very near this same area, by the way, along the banks of the levee.</p>
<p>Beautiful pic, Shawn. Live in the south as well and don't fish lakes that large in winter here, but do fish a couple close ones on occasion of about 300 acres. Deepest water is a channel of 12 to 16 ft., and the shellcrackers can always be found there somewhere. As has been noted, fish slow and near the bottom. They do happen to spawn very near this same area, by the way, along the banks of the levee.</p> My local lake is a massive po…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-17:2036984:Comment:4520142013-11-17T17:20:00.357ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
My local lake is a massive power reservoir. Its a typical Southern impoundment, i.e., wide open expanses without much weed. Sporadic patches occur, of course, but I suspect the gills aren't finding much in the way of salad.<br />
Indeed, this lake is known more for its shellcrackers than its bluegill. I'm somewhat certain its because there's a dearth of vegetation. Only in the furthest backwaters do you find anything even approaching weed beds.
My local lake is a massive power reservoir. Its a typical Southern impoundment, i.e., wide open expanses without much weed. Sporadic patches occur, of course, but I suspect the gills aren't finding much in the way of salad.<br />
Indeed, this lake is known more for its shellcrackers than its bluegill. I'm somewhat certain its because there's a dearth of vegetation. Only in the furthest backwaters do you find anything even approaching weed beds. John, its probably because mo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-17:2036984:Comment:4521962013-11-17T17:11:42.085ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
John, its probably because most see BBG as merely diversion. Sure, you can pick up a few tidbits from bona-fide experts, and maybe snag a few flies... But, mostly it affords the chance to express your opinion on all manner of subjects. Who doesn't love that?!<br />
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However, the are probably just a handful of users that see it as an actual TOOL to improve their efforts. I didn't - here I've been posting pics for ages on the site and only now does this "click" in!<br />
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Thanks, John, for bringing me along.…
John, its probably because most see BBG as merely diversion. Sure, you can pick up a few tidbits from bona-fide experts, and maybe snag a few flies... But, mostly it affords the chance to express your opinion on all manner of subjects. Who doesn't love that?!<br />
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However, the are probably just a handful of users that see it as an actual TOOL to improve their efforts. I didn't - here I've been posting pics for ages on the site and only now does this "click" in!<br />
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Thanks, John, for bringing me along. You are wise in the Ways of the Force. Standing weeds are where I go…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-17:2036984:Comment:4521952013-11-17T17:11:09.131ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Standing weeds are where I go first in the cold water....If there's ice, and snow on top of that, the weeds may die back and be less of an attractant, but still worth checking out.</p>
<p>Standing weeds are where I go first in the cold water....If there's ice, and snow on top of that, the weeds may die back and be less of an attractant, but still worth checking out.</p> I believe weeds are the commo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-17:2036984:Comment:4521082013-11-17T16:58:52.365ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
I believe weeds are the common denominator... bluegill feed on walls of weeds... as winter progresses weeds may be only available in the shallower areas. On early clear ice ive seen weeds approaching the bottom of the ice. I dont like fishing bluegill without the weeds. OncE they kill off the weeds in summer on one of my favorite gill lakes I stop fishing it.
I believe weeds are the common denominator... bluegill feed on walls of weeds... as winter progresses weeds may be only available in the shallower areas. On early clear ice ive seen weeds approaching the bottom of the ice. I dont like fishing bluegill without the weeds. OncE they kill off the weeds in summer on one of my favorite gill lakes I stop fishing it. if you scroll the pictures at…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-17:2036984:Comment:4520122013-11-17T16:26:38.136ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>if you scroll the pictures at the bottom of that article you will see Jim and Bruce and a reference to Jeff being a local expert...NICE!!!</p>
<p>if you scroll the pictures at the bottom of that article you will see Jim and Bruce and a reference to Jeff being a local expert...NICE!!!</p>