I'm proud to be the first member of this group. Let's see a little support from all you fly rod "experts" out there!

ok Bruce is there any other kind of fishing,nothing like catching big ole thumpers on a fly you tied the day before.


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Want to fly fish for BG - fly fishing experience is on the learning curve.

Next spring i will post some videos. I never took photos or videos untill i joined big bluegill, now i have to have fun all over again dernit.

I'm in Bruce. All I ever do is fly fish from my 'toon. The more tube fliers, the better.

I'm in! :-D

Love it! Few things compare to fly-fishing for bluegills! ;o)

I'm no expert on gills on the fly.... yet that is. I'm determined to get a Nebraska Master Angler gill, and plan on doing it on the fly rod!

I've caught tarpon, bonefish, permit, little tunny, barramundi and many other species on fly, but bluegill are my favorite!

Alex is right, the Panfish Polecat is one gteat fly, as is the Cap Spider. I never leave home without a yellow Grugler and a CowDung wet fly. These are all great flies for bluegill.

Hey Mike, glad to see you over here at the 'gill only site. Bruce has got this new flying for 'gills thread going. It's going to be fun.

Good pictures Mike. Always enjoy seeing other people's pleasures. Bruce, neither my photography or fly tying are that artistic, but having great fun doing them.

Check out my page for a better look at my new method of sneakin' up on the big 'gills! :-D

Just received some flies from Alex G. WOW! You guys need to see what he can do with a hook, some thread and feathers. Those are some really great and good looking flies. Thank you again Alex. Will have to get to the water quickly to use those flies.

Well...post some pictures of those flies, Steve & Alex! ;o)

Hey guys, go to the photo section to see a few of the great flies Alex G. tied (under my name)

Have to add my "Kudos" to Alex for his flies! He's WAY past me on the vise! :-D

I enjoy using a flyrod as well as spinning etc. I enjoy tying, since I can do it year round and use all the pelts and feathers I gather during hunting season. Also, kayaks are a great tool and enjoyable to boot.

ok i am lost where do you find ? the fly tying page....bluegills an smallies rule this jungle

"When a man picks up a fly rod for the first time, he may not know, he has been born again"


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Late spring early summer any wisconsin flyrodders i have a top secret spot i might let you try, tough sailing to get back there but if anyone is interested let me know.

Have several flyrods. Will travel.

new to the group new to the net.i'm always looking for new flies.be glad to share any patterns i know.

Welcome, Jim.
Gurgle Pops or similar are excellent topwater flies for 'gills.

Woolly buggers size 8 & 10 work great for me, as do modified Cap Spiders, mohair leeches, boa yarn leeches, and even San Juan Worms. There's plenty of other patterns that work well for bluegills, too.

If you haven't already visited them, a few other good websites to find fly patterns for panfish are:


www.warmwaterflytyer.com

www.warmwaterflyfisher.com

www.flyanglersonline.com

Hi Everyone... I am primarily an ultra-light Gill man. I have fished for them using fly fishing gear but have never really put in the same effort that I did into Ultra Lite. I plan to change this with your help. I have caught Bluegill and Redear on fly fishing gear and the thrill is amazing. I tie my own jigs and flies with my boy Jon Jon and have had success. There is nothing like catching a Bull Gill on an imitation fly or even better a creation all your own.
I Look forward to learning from you guys.
Rob

hi rob glade to see you here,that fly rod got you ,you have been born again.


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gillbum here,

I generally start the first 6 weeks of the season fishing for trout. When the gills start to get active and the waters warm to their liking, is when I start fishing for them. During the course of a season (year) I probably fish more for gills than I do any other fish, partly because of where I live and partly because it's been my routine for well over 50 years. This works out well for me, because trout hold my interest during the period of time that gills are on the beds and then when the spawn is over I can concentrate on them (and occasionally bass) during the rest of the year. I don't bother the gills when they are spawning unless it's a catch and release outing. After that I go after them with a passion and leave the trout alone during the hot months when they are easily stressed. In the northeast that's a win..win proposition all around. For me and the fish.

gw

gb

late season sneak a little piece of crawler or red worm on the hook you might be suprised

After joining this group and reading all the comments I bought a new flyrod . I actually started fishing with an old telescoping fly rod I used it like a longpole.

The rod in the picture below was my Dads fly rod. He used it once 60 years ago and caught 10 small mouth bass with dragon fly larva. It was bought from LL Beans It does not say what fly line weight to use on the rod Dad was never much interested in fishing and I never knew he had this rod. Any ideas on what to use would help