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Would CC's control the smaller bluegills?
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I have a 1 acre pond with 5 larger bass I would like to keep(16-21"), but I do not have any large Blue gills.A few up to about 8" is it. But I have lots of blue gill 4-6 inch. Every thing I have read…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Hopkins May 29, 2014.
Pond Management
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Hello. New to the site and new to a pond. I am in the Tampa FL area and recently bought a house with a 1.25 acre pond that was covered 100% in Lilies. I have cleared a few to make room to fish, but…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by David Hopkins May 23, 2014.
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"The smallest reel I own; Daiwa AG500. Also, the smallest Ice rod I own.HT 25" Spring bobber…"
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"The smallest reel I own; Daiwa AG500. Also, the smallest Ice rod I own.HT 25" Spring bobber…"
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Hi David;; say you have a pond; that needs help?? ask Tony Livingston;; or Walt Foreman!! both of those guys have a great management program for ponds. Also on BBG site is a blog; for pond management.
Welcome David 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 PHOTO'S 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.
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