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Indiana, Ohio, Illinois & Michigan 'Gill catchers

Here's the place to share information on bluegill locations and strategies for these four big bluegill states.

Members: 136
Latest Activity: May 29, 2018

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Monster Bluegill Lake Needed

Started by Johnny wilkins Aug 18, 2014.

Chicagoland / Northern Illinois Bluegill League 3 Replies

Started by Johnny wilkins. Last reply by Johnny wilkins Aug 18, 2014.

Michigan lakes 8 Replies

Started by Harry DeWitt. Last reply by Slip Sinker Dec 6, 2013.

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Comment by Bruce J Miller on April 6, 2009 at 11:56am
John, that is a very generous offer! Next time I head down there, I will get in touch with you. I usually rent a trailer at the park. They are extremely reasonable. But I still would like to meet you and do some fishing with you.
Comment by John R Torgesen Sr on April 5, 2009 at 6:28pm
my cottage is just outside the gate at sullivan county park and lake .I do most of my fishing there because it is convenent.I am one minute from the water(driving),three minutes from the beach,five minutes from the boat launch.I am more than willing to host a trip there at no cost for lodging.I can sleep 6 easily. you would have to supply your own food or chip in as a group
Comment by Bruce J Miller on April 3, 2009 at 6:03pm
I have stayed at the County park in Sullivan,IN. Caught some nice gills and crappie! Heard about the strip mine fishing but never went to them! Great fishing down there!
Comment by John R Torgesen Sr on April 2, 2009 at 3:08pm
just got back from opening my cottage in Sullivan ,In.Wednesday evening my wife and I got a chance to fish we thought it would be nice to eat some fresh gills.naturally she caught the first three,we went out late in the day 4 pm by 6 we had enough to eat and freeze a few.We chose a small strip pit which we thought would be a little warmer and it seemed to work out fine
Comment by carter wireman on March 28, 2009 at 11:03am
Hi everybody,
I live about 35 miles west of Ft wyane IN. anyone close to their? lots of lakes around here. Im new to the site any tips on how to navigate bigbluegills would be great thanks.
Comment by Clayton Breiler on March 10, 2009 at 7:08am
hello everybody --- are there any michiganders on here that are as anxious as i am to get their boats on the water and get after those gills ?
Comment by Bruce J Miller on March 6, 2009 at 11:36am

Just adding a photo of a nice WI Smallie,
Comment by IceWarriorGill on March 1, 2009 at 3:53pm
Very honored to join your Gill Catchin Group!!! I'm from upstate New York (near Albany area) but am planning to make some trips in the future to all your states for some great Gill Catchin action!!!! Will be great to trade ideas on catchin Bull Gills as I love to do Ice Fishin as well!!!
Comment by John Sheehan on February 10, 2009 at 2:04pm
Who has info on the stranded ice fishin' story .Not sure this link will post but: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29107200/from/ET/
Comment by John Sheehan on February 3, 2009 at 11:05am
Hey Guys those lure photos are now up on my site.Sure would like to see what you guys are using 'cause you're catching more than me. Ha!
 

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Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

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