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Bob Gaines
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- Irvine, CA
- United States
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Bob Gaines Bluegill Fly Fishing
"Bob, 5 of us will be fishing Lake Perris with flies this April 11-17. Is there any way I can have a conversation with you? I grew interested in Perris from the Cal Fly mag article. Mike 408-807-4340"
Bob Gaines Bluegill Fly Fishing
Caught and released this monster Bluegill fly fishing at Lake Perris, CA from my float tube. Just shy of 13 inches!
Bob Gaines Bluegill Fly Fishing
"I just noticed that this fish looks like it was hit by a fish-eating bird when it was younger and survived. Quite a scar it's got."
Bob Gaines Bluegill Fly Fishing
"Hi Jeff, fishing has been really good this week- non-stop bite when I've been out there. Been fishing 4:30 - 7:30 pm. from my float tube in the far east end. Caught that big one on Tuesday, it's my personal best!"
Bob Gaines Bluegill Fly Fishing
"Way to go Bob! What a Bluegill! How was fishing overall? It was over 100 degrees today. Pretty hot to be on the water after 10 AM. You sure don't need to wear waders in that warm water!"
Bob Gaines Bluegill Fly Fishing
Caught and released this monster Bluegill fly fishing at Lake Perris, CA from my float tube. Just shy of 13 inches!
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- At 3:42pm on June 28, 2018,
Rob Hilton said…
Hi Mr. Gaines... My name is Rob...
I fish Perris every chance I get... but haven't tubed it in a while since Bernasconni has been closed until very recently.
I've admired your catches at Lake Perris, you obviously have applied due dilliegence.
You are obviously fishing the timber which means lost tackle presumambly. I am curious whether you use a sink tip or not? or a floating line and lots of patience.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Rob Hilton
- At 10:52am on September 5, 2009,
MIke Davis said…
- Thanks for getting me in the right direction for these carp. I will try to find this book.
- At 6:24pm on August 23, 2009,
- Hey Bob I would like any info on how to catch carp on a fly. I have wanted to try this for years. Any info would be great.
- At 12:53pm on June 15, 2009,
Kiana Fitzpatrick said…
- Welcome to the site!!
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"I scaled a few but I chose to filet 98% of these fish…..you could catch 100 or more off one…"
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Red Spotted Sunfish......Also caught great numbers in Louisiana bayous earlier this year
"It is John….this is the main sunfish that I grew up with on the bayous of southeastern…"
Red Spotted Sunfish......Also caught great numbers in Louisiana bayous earlier this year
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Had the Taste for Some Gills…..
" thanks Jeff ill let you know how much i like this method when i try it out."
Had the Taste for Some Gills…..
"Not at all……once cooked the first thing we do when eating is to remove both fins…"
Had the Taste for Some Gills…..
" When eating is the top dorsal fin a problem at all... i mention because i saw a youtube video…"
Citation Warmouth North Carolina Style…..
"Yes….the banding color markings is always a highlight on sunfish of any species…."
Had the Taste for Some Gills…..
"Thanks Slip……we like to prepare gills two ways , I filet many and my wife really…"
Had the Taste for Some Gills…..
" Looks nicely done... never had it prepared that way before... need to try"
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