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New Richmond Mill photos.

I got to do a spur of the moment trip to Richmond Mill to help Bob Lusk to stock some largemouth. Naturally I had to do a little fishing while I was there.…

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Added by Bruce Condello on March 22, 2010 at 5:30am — 13 Comments

yesterdayi fished a farm pond with a buddy it was 62 degrees and a front moving in today its high of 35 & 3-4 inches of snow. we caught 33 large blk crappies ranging from 1lb. to 2lbs. up to 16+ inches. now i got 2 wait for this front 2 be over b4 i can go again!!

Added by todd estabrook on March 20, 2010 at 12:54pm — No Comments

Fri.3/19

My partner got an invite on a Pond for Crappie.
33 BIG Blacks, All pushing 1 3/4 lb. No pics,But
I saw the Carcases. I had a good Fish for Gills
on one of my spots, nice fish. But Toads invite
and those Crappies I'm " Invyious " !
The pond owners a Basser. He lets them fish
The Crappies cuz he can't keep off his Big Bass
Spinner Baits........Wow Pond Management... U
Lucky Dog Toad.

Added by Keith Hargrave on March 19, 2010 at 7:21pm — No Comments

First Good Panfish Trip of the Year!

Okay, after a string of 65 degree days I thought it was about time to head out and see if the gills were biting in one of my local ponds, Heck, the ice was just off only 8 days ago, but the following weather has been way above normal. Could they be biting? Yesssss!

I started off with a 1/100 th oz thread-bodied hairjig, like Ledhead and Jim Simkins use for those bruiser California gills. Floated it on a… Continue

Added by Jim Gronaw on March 18, 2010 at 7:35pm — 4 Comments

Green Sunfish and Warmouth's New Jerseys 'Potentially Dangerous' Sunfish

Hey People -Wanted to tell you all that the Green Sunfish and the Warmouth are both considered 'potentially dangerous' species in New Jersey.Was reading through the 2010 New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Digest and these two'criminals' were listed along with 8 others.According to the state because of their bigmouths they are too competitive to the other smaller mouthed native Sunfishes like Blue gills and Sunfish.The state wants anglers to kill these fish and send specimens into their…

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Added by John Sheehan on March 17, 2010 at 7:00am — 5 Comments

Bruce Condello is the Man!

Here's a place to post photos of Fish caught with Bruce Condello.Hope this take's off 'cause I never fished with him but wish that I have .

Added by John Sheehan on March 16, 2010 at 1:27pm — No Comments

White bass time

I went out and caught some whites yesterday below clearwater. It was fast and furiuos for a little while. My first 6 casts i had 4 on the stringer.

Added by Scott Ferguson on March 13, 2010 at 5:41pm — 4 Comments

white bass action

went fishin' today did ok I only caught two white bass on some roadrunners off in a creek out from the main river the fish were in that pre-spawn mode which was kind of surprisin' considerin' how cold it still was and how fat they were for there size. but it was worth lossin' a couple of jigs and hangin' up some times. but they were hugged to the bottom of the creek and they were at the openin' of the creek, I think they were followin' them shads around and the water in the creek was…

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Added by Tobias Jackson Jr. on March 13, 2010 at 5:14pm — 1 Comment

Quest, With a little help from my Friends

This quest began with Tommy Winton, of Florida. He was posting pictures of MASS QUANTITIES of Blue Gill and Red Ears. The picture that got the ball rolling was his picture titled "86 Gill and Shells". Reading thru the comment found out he had caught them on crickets fished in 12" of water on bottom. One of Tommy's quotes is " If they not hitting CRICKET they are not going to touch anything!"

I am a flyrodder so live bait is not an option and began working on a sinking cricket pattern.…

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Added by Greg McWilliams on March 11, 2010 at 8:46am — 34 Comments

Playing the 2lb. card

Every so often I have a fishing trip that will remain in my memory for a long, long time. I can't say forever, as I haven't reached that stage in my life yet. I can remember unbelievable catch rate trips, first fish trips, and of course everyone remembers big fish trips. Today's trip doesn't fall into any of those trip types. In all actuality, the fishing was below average. The company however was top shelf material.

I was to meet an indivual I knew only through the www.…

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Added by Zig on March 8, 2010 at 8:07pm — 3 Comments

We got fed up!!

There are so many trips that I run into an individual who looks down their nose and says, "Yeah, I like fishing for bluegill too when nothing else is biting."

Today, I was just waiting for that person to come along. I needed their help - badly. I needed someone, who believes that bluegill are so easy to catch, that pretty much anything will do.

It didn't.

It doesn't.

I spent so much time simply trying to figure out what I needed to do and how I needed to…

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Added by Zig on March 6, 2010 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

i think im going crazy!

This year holds our towns record snowfall already! And the biggest storm yet to come! i cant deal with it. But theres one goood thing Cabelas is having a huge sale! All rapala baits 25% off and baseball season is coming up. i havent been fishing since Novenmber and i got skunked so if anyone has good winter tips please help. Such as baits, techniques, and the places in a lake to fish in general.

Added by Zack Thomasson on March 4, 2010 at 1:16pm — 1 Comment

BOAT SEAT

I will post a picture in a couple of weeks. My first trip out. Does anyone know where a guy can purchase a frame that 2 seats can be mounted on. This so 2 guys can set in front for spider rigging? I sure won't put casters on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Added by KEN BROCK THE FISH DENTIST on March 2, 2010 at 4:45pm — No Comments

boat seat

I just mounted a boat seat on a base from an old office chair , with wheels. I hope I will like my idea. That will let me more mobile in the front of the boat. Who says you have to fish from one spot. I need a little exercise.

Added by KEN BROCK THE FISH DENTIST on March 2, 2010 at 1:43pm — 3 Comments

Bassmaster Classic

I just finished watching the Bassmaster Classic for the fifth time. I thought the new TV graphics and lures being displayed were cool and informative. I felt some serious pain for Jeff Kriet though! Man it had to hurt being beat again by Kevin VanDam. It seems like KVD is in the head of every pro angler on the circuit and I can’t blame them. The man is an impressive power…

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Added by Andre Sturkey on February 27, 2010 at 7:35pm — No Comments

An Afternoon of Firsts

Location: Susquehanna River/Saginaw area

Time: 11:30am - 3:50pm

Water Temp: N/A

Air Temp: 34-39

River Stage: 4.23-4.22

Bait: 1/64oz. jig heads tipped w/maggots

1/64oz. jig heads w/ Maki Maki

1/64oz. jig head w/ Maki Stoni

1/64oz. jig head w/ Maki Draggi

Presentation(s): Cast and retrieve

vertical float/drift…

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Added by Zig on February 27, 2010 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Pluggin' away

This week's challenge is in the title.

Goals: - handle 10 bluegill.

Limitations: (Self inflicted)

- fish with only micro plugs

The list is extremely short in detail this week. What it lacks in entry, it makes up for with difficulty. I'm leaving the jigs, plastics, and enhancements at home. I'm going armed with simple different sizes, styles, and weights of small crankbaits (plugs).

There's a few reasons for…

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Added by Zig on February 26, 2010 at 9:01pm — 3 Comments

Team Zig unleashed

From my last entry, the area went through a high water period (a few days over flood stage). I did attempt a trip, as I figured I needed to fish in all conditions if I wanted to gain a true understanding of the waterway.

It was a bust.

Then we had snow...............record snowfall that kept us away from any fishing. When we did see a window, we took it. Following is how the few hours played out:

I really don't know what to report from the trip Z and I took to…

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Added by Zig on February 26, 2010 at 9:00pm — 4 Comments

"You obviously didn't read the signs"

Location: Susquehanna River/Saginaw area

Time: 7:03am- 11:19am

Water Temp: N/A

Air Temp: 36-48

Bait: 1/80oz. twister(s)

Presentation(s): Cast and retrieve

Fish: You're gonna have to read it this week

The plan began right on schedule. I was setting the truck alarm at 7:03am while struggling to see where I was walking. It was… Continue

Added by Zig on February 26, 2010 at 8:52pm — 1 Comment

Perfect panfish system?

I haven't even put a reel on this rod yet, and I know my quest is complete. I have never, and I mean never, held a rod like this one before.

Built by the Rodmakers Shop in Strongsville, Ohio "The Stradavarious II" has completed my requirements for the perfect panfish system.

This is a hybrid of sorts. The butt section is "based off" a 2wt fly rod, the tip section is "based off" a 1wt fly rod. Then there is a one foot piece of graphite extending the butt section farther into the…

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Added by Zig on February 26, 2010 at 8:39pm — 7 Comments