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Thank You Nate Herman - Giant Bluegills Galore
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Spent two half days over the holiday weekend fishing some incredible waters at the invitation of Nate Herman.  As Bruce has pointed out on this site, Nate and his brother Justin run Herman Brothers…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David, aka, "McScruff" Jun 1, 2011.

Guesses???
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What the heck is it?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Hilton Jun 7, 2011.

Big Gills Thru the Ice
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It hasn't been red hot action but getting a few giant gills in deep water. Deadsticking with a tiny jig and waxies has produced equally well as fishing plastics aggressively.  Plastics seem to be…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Matthew J. Breuer Dec 30, 2010.

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At 1:52pm on May 24, 2011, Kelly Nobles said…
i might could do that...but i'm not telling where i am on this river....i have to have some secrets...
At 10:33am on December 29, 2010, Jim Gronaw said…
Sure Steve...let's talk fishin'!
 
 
 

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