Welcome Mark to Big Bluegill. I am also a member of Big Bluegill wanting to welcome you and to share some of what goes on here at the site. This is a site with loads of information where we can learn and enjoy in what we like doing best, fishing. In this site we have loads of information we can feed off of and share and learn and having a good time doing so. We have FORUMS, BLOGS, CHAT ROOM, SPECIAL GROUPS, VIDEO'S, and the best PHOTOES you can find anywhere on the internet. Feel free to jump in and investigate the site it is loaded with information and above all don't be afraid to participate we are all still in the learning process and improving and honing our skills making us better fishermen/fisherwoman and enjoying it all throughout the process.

What you personally may add my be that little extra something that we can put in our own little bag of tricks something we can use to make us better fisher people ourselves.

We are all about Bluegill, Big Bluegills ( Bluegills, Sunfishes, Red Ears, Brim family) but not to stop there you will read about many different species of fish even some you may not have known even existed in the Blue Gill world and forums with many picture to share, but our main goal is catching that ultimate giant Gill so we can meet that special goal and maybe some braggin rights along the way. Its just a good well rounded site with loads of information with good people a family atmosphere who don't mind sharing, we have loads of fun doing so which you will see.

Our Video section that will keep your blood pumping and make you want to be fishing on that special lake or river fishing your heart out. (TAKE A KID AND DADS FISHING) such a great high. Above all we want you to enjoy yourself don't be afraid to share some of your fishing experiences with us we would love to hear about them please don't be afraid to share your exact lakes with me with all GPS coordinates and the exact baits you used it will be our little secret.

We have the best Photo's on the web some being so good you will be in aw and they are so addictive you'll keep coming back for more, there is truly some beautiful stuff there posted for our BBG family. We all love to share and share we do with some breath taking photo's. It will take you hours to see then all and you'll enjoy every minute of it..

Be aware of our Chat Room which in my opinion is very under utilized but you must be log in to correspond on it. So by all means log in and use It you will meet some interesting and great people there. Enjoy have fun but above all always stay safe. GOOD FISHIN..

Stick around Mark I'm just a beginning fly tier just started fly fishing and tying this year so I may ask you some question and be trying to pick your mind.

I would be honored to be on your friends list Mark and please feel free to contact me anytime. I may not have all your answers but I will answers your questions if possible. We both have common interest we may or may not be the same in the way we pursue it but the bottom line is we both love to fish although our methods may differ and that is one reason I and you will enjoy the site, we can learn off of each others different ways and increase our knowledge base. . GOOD FISHIN..

Mark we all love to fish and as you will see our goal may be Bluegills but any other thing we catch is a bonus. I also fish for most anything that swim as do numerous other on the site so set back and enjoy and don't be afraid to jump in.

Mark the Silent Stinger is the work of BBG member David Eitutis or "Tooty" as we call him here......Drop him a message and I'm sure he'll share some ideas with you.....I have been field testing his creations during the Summer with great success.....Thanks

GLAD TO BE ON YOUR FRIENDS LIST AND MY PHONE IS 815-539-6596 ANYTIME YOU WANT TO TALK ! I see you asked Sir Jeffrey about my bugs. Take a look at all my pics and some of them are in there.
 BEST REGARDS
       TOOTY

I really liked the Nor Vice and watched all the video's but just could not justify $299 at this time, that is why I decided on the Peak - Made in Colorado

Hi the pattern is on you-tube under claw-dad-#4 burnt orange   - the link is posted  on  Fly Tying for? group

Nice looking fly patterns f'sure!

Yes mark he is my dad. He lives about 10 miles from me we fish & hunt together all the time.l

glad to be your friend Mark.like the stuff your into and the area you fish.Maine is quite a place