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Targeting 'gills or any other fish species impossible

Small soft plastics - many shapes / actions catch gills and all other species. Jig head weight and hook size are always important.

Started by Frank M in Basic Discussion

0 Sep 26, 2024

These aren't gills, but great smallmouth

I caught 3 nice smallmouths yesterday on the Juniata River in PA. I landed 2 that topped 18 inches and another that was 17." I caught sever…

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

8 Jul 14, 2024
Reply by John Sheehan

Not Gills, Smalliesi i

I managed to land two 18" smallies yesterday that were  close to 3 pounds. I was  throwing a foam Ole' Mr. Wiggly with my fly rod and catch…

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

0 Jul 13, 2024

Record Kansas Crappie

Anyone know personal specifics about this? https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/kansas-record-crappie-removed/?fbclid=IwAR2YJjDznqLcN0PFKrIX

Started by John Sheehan in Basic Discussion

7 Mar 2, 2024
Reply by John Sheehan

I'm Back,

 Well, I'm back. We, my better half and I have had some health issues. I still have a total knee surgery coming up, but we are doing pretty…

Started by Eric Pierce in Basic Discussion

10 Jan 2, 2024
Reply by Eric Pierce

Accepting New Members

Are we still accepting new members to the site?  I recommended an individual to join us but he hasn’t been accepted yet……..anyone know the…

Started by Jeffrey D. Abney in Basic Discussion

0 Jul 19, 2023

New Lake Record in California

I was reading some information last night on a different fishing forum…although it’s not as big as the Havasu world record fish but still a…

Started by Jeffrey D. Abney in Basic Discussion

0 Jun 25, 2023

Memorial Day Weekend Fishing is just around the corner

Started by Slip Sinker in Basic Discussion

5 Apr 14, 2023
Reply by Jeffrey D. Abney

Home fr deployment: looking to fly fish w others and trade flies around the southwest

Hi guys,  i'm just traveling around the southwest looking for places and others to fly fish for bluegills with and trade flies.  Just fini…

Started by jerry in Basic Discussion

1 Apr 29, 2022
Reply by Jeffrey D. Abney

A heartbreaking day for one of our members

The last few years have been a major rollercoaster ride for quite a few. Some may still be stuck on the crazy ride and unable to get off wh…

Started by Leo Nguyen in Basic Discussion

6 Mar 23, 2022
Reply by David, aka, "McScruff"

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