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Micro crank baits
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I'm going to drastically thin down my micro crank bait selection if anyone is looking for some great options let me know.

Started this discussion. Last reply by dick tabbert Aug 26, 2016.

Going to try something different.
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Going to try something different ordered a Lew's Wally Marshall SOLO series rod that is 12' long and going to pair it with a 13 Fishing Black Betty 6061 Inline Reel. This should allow me to drop in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Allen Morgan Aug 20, 2016.

Long ultralight rod
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Looking for a longer rod for jig and float looks like my options for ultralight moderate fast falls in the 8, 10, 11' range what would you choose and why? Not looking at Tenkara or Keiryu fixed line…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Slip Sinker Aug 17, 2016.

Expanding my box.
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Looking for some advice on plastics and techniques for drop shotting. I've played with live bait and cranks and now that it is roasting hot they are moving deep so I need to get down to them. Looking…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Slip Sinker Jul 31, 2016.

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At 4:16am on June 20, 2016, Gary Boysen said…

Hey, Craig. Glad to have you as a friend on BBG. Great place to share and learn about our passion for fishing. It's my favorite thing to do!

At 5:17pm on February 25, 2014, dick tabbert said…

Good going I use to only fish Bass, Smallies, and Pike. Love catching smallies they don't know when to quit and pike they have one direction straight down. Have fun enjoy and above all we love pictures.

At 5:07pm on February 25, 2014, dick tabbert said…

Welcome Craig 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.

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 Bluegill 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 bragging 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 mi

At 4:54pm on February 25, 2014, DAVID L EITUTIS said…

HEY CRAIG YOU'LL LOVE THIS SITE AND THE GUYS HERE ARE MUCH DIFFERENT THAN THE GUYS ON "FFG" , TAKE MY WORD FOR IT . Glad ya joined and hope you enjoy the rods I'll send in the morning buddy.....

TOOTY

At 4:41pm on February 25, 2014, Jeffrey D. Abney said…

Welcome Craig and I will gladly accept your friend request....this is the best panfish site on the web and is made up of the best anglers in the country......

 
 
 

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