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Two of Joe's 12" Class Gills And The One On The Right Broke His Personal Best at 1.3 Pounds......

Both of these incredible fish took an Orange Tabbert Jelly Jig tipped with a large wax worm..........We've had good trips in recent years but today was our best trip for quality gills.............

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Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on April 28, 2016 at 8:22am

Thanks Allen and Carl........it's been a great start to Spring and May looks to be incredible at this point.........truly exciting times and great to share with friends and family alike...........

Comment by carl hendrix on April 27, 2016 at 7:01pm

JOE;; FISHING WITH JEFFERY;; THE DYNAMIC DUEO !!   CONGRATS ON A GREAT CATCH JOE !

Comment by Allen Morgan on April 27, 2016 at 6:31pm

Jeff, it looks like you've really been in the fish for awhile now!  Keep up the catching!

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on April 27, 2016 at 6:27pm

Indeed.......just last month a lady crappie fishing at a local marina on the same river caught a bluegill just over 11" that hit two pounds.......but the amazing thing was the girth.............a huge bulging chest................she was very excited but was applauded for releasing her dream catch..........

Comment by Walt Foreman on April 27, 2016 at 6:17pm

1.3 pounds is way, way light for a 12" bluegill, as Tony noted...

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on April 27, 2016 at 6:17pm

Understand Tony......forage seems very abundant but I'm sure our numbers have grown since 2003..........these larger males today were impressive but weren't thick like a two pound class gill gets...........

Comment by Tony Livingston on April 27, 2016 at 6:07pm

Congrats on the PB, Joe!!

Jeffrey, just an observation here, but a 12" bluegill from non-fed water should be all over the two pound mark. I read where you mentioned it's been awhile since the last fishkill, please keep an eye on the length/weight ratio of these fish? I'm curious if their weight might be declining due to lack of forage vs. increased population, or if something else is at work.

Comment by Joe on April 27, 2016 at 5:39pm
Yeah I was screaming in the boat lol
Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on April 27, 2016 at 5:38pm

I hear you screaming friend........keep fishing and it will happen!

Comment by Joe on April 27, 2016 at 5:35pm
I wouldn't have let the bass go if I caught it lol

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