Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

Bruce Condello's Richmond Mill Lake Record bluegill

At just under 14 inches, this 3 lb, 1 oz bluegill stood as the Richmond Mill lake record.

Rating:
  • Currently 5/5 stars.

Views: 705

Comment

You need to be a member of Bluegill - Big Bluegill to add comments!

Join Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Comment by Bruce Condello on December 20, 2012 at 9:22pm

We're locking up as we speak.  2 degrees tonight.  I'm hoping by Monday to get on the ice.

Comment by Jim Gronaw on December 20, 2012 at 9:09pm

What I think is amazing is that this fish is a male. Appears to have very large eyes. Incredible fish!

Comment by Tony Livingston on December 20, 2012 at 8:47pm

Ah, I see.....a big BG "fix" to see us through the lean times! I'd like to see you pull some through the ice Bruce.... it surely gets cold enough in Nebraska for the home lake to lock up.....

Comment by Bruce Condello on December 20, 2012 at 8:30pm

LOL!  I found this picture in my archives, and I couldn't remember if I had posted it or not.  I figured it was worth showing because of the detail presented with the ruler in the background.  This fish, as well as a couple of other true three pounders came on small crankbaits, mostly ones that looked like largemouth bass.  For some reason the largemouth bass pattern seem to anger the nest guarding males.  The best crankbait, but far was the Strike King mini-crank.

 

I've since topped the record with a 3-3 that I don't think I've featured yet on this site.  I'm hoping to generate a little winter excitement on BBG to get us through the winter doldrums. :-)

Comment by Tony Livingston on December 20, 2012 at 8:21pm

Can we get a clarification on the use of the word "stood"? As in, where does the record stand now?

Comment by Vince Fusco on December 20, 2012 at 8:19pm

That is just incredible, Bruce!!!! Details please..........  when did you catch this trophy......... what did you catch it on........ is Richmond Mill a clear water lake? This is what my gill dreams are made of!!!!

Latest Activity

Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Emerald Splashed Summertime Black Crappie…..8/14/2025

"Thanks Bruce……really for me if I can go catch 15 or 20 crappie I’m never…"
7 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
7 hours ago
Bruce Tomaselli commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
7 hours ago
Bruce Tomaselli commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
7 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
10 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
10 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
10 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
10 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"Back to triple digit heat index…high water on the marsh, falling wind tide, mostly cloudy….found the tidal crappie very aggressive.."
10 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

august sheps2

"Pretty colors…"
14 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

august sheps2

"Nice fish on a good looking day….."
14 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

august sheps2

"Brute chain!"
14 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

august sheps2

"Cheers guys!"
14 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

fish3

"Some nice fish Dick!"
14 hours ago
dick tabbert posted photos
15 hours ago
John Sheehan posted photos
15 hours ago
John Sheehan posted a photo

august sheps2

Three Men in a 14' Boat Back at the house for a post game wrap up and a few Beers
16 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

shepsaug25g

"Glad you guys had a good day, I can understand The injury, a chain pickerel got me in the thumb…"
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

shepsaug25g

"Yes Jeff ,not catching great this year as a result ,lol. Yesterday was pretty good though .Three…"
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Round Dynamics…My favorite…..8/12/2025

I always like to see the round dynamics with the fins joint the tail like a fan…..
Tuesday

© 2025   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service