Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

Did it................won't do it again.

Well, I did it. I stepped out of my comfort zone and into uncharted waters..............literally.

I'm strapped for time, so I'll have to keep it brief................for now.
The weather forecast called for rain as I loaded the truck with chest waders, wading boots, and a tackle vest that was carefully packed with "first assault" gear. The destination was a local river for some exploritory bluegill angling.

The result was less then appealing, however not because of angling success.
I'm going to blame it on the weatherman.
After covering just short of a mile and a half of extremely low water, working every eddy, and slow water edge I could find, my phone rang.
Now, I don't carry a phone when I'm angling because I feel the need to talk; I carry it in case of an emergency - a way to keep contact with someone, anyone, who can help me if need be.
I pull it out of it's place in my rain gear, see it's my wife, and conveniently tuck it right back in its' spot. I know if it's a matter of life or death she'll call right back....................................

Then it really started raining.

I mean really started coming down.

I seem to remember the wind being able to take my casts and place them anywhere other then were I had intended them to land as well.........................

When I arrived safe and sound back home, I found out the phone call was for a life or death matter........my own.
It all made sense; I wondered why I was the only one fishing. I'm guessing most individuals have enough common sense to stay somewhere safe when tornado watches are posted for the area.

I caught one 'gill for my efforts, and that solitary bluegill has opened up a whole new experience for myself.

What I won't do again however, is carry a digital camera along during a severe storm fishing trip.
I will go back again after the bluegills!
After all, I have to justifiy the new dive camera..............................................

Views: 58

Comment

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

Join Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Comment by Bruce Condello on November 23, 2008 at 8:15pm
I've watched little bubbles rise from a submerged cellphone three times.
Comment by Eric White on November 23, 2008 at 7:55pm
i had my GPS batteries go dead this weekend deer hunting, but i just wandered aimlessly saying to myself, i never been to this crick before wonder how the fishing is for the 20th time on the same crick, but i did find a spot in the crick that was 4 feet deep next year ill have to so trout fishing see what happens.
Comment by Charles Singleton on November 23, 2008 at 7:45pm
Well, at least you had an excuse (even a poor one). I've ruined three cellphones and a (cheap) digital camera on fishing trips. Two phones went wading with me, one phone got left on the bumper when I drove off and got run over by a car following me, and the camera shared the fate of the bumper phone. Some days, ya know?
Comment by Alex G. on November 20, 2008 at 1:22pm
Good read, I've been there and done that, more than once, and I'll be there many times again I'm sure. To date, I've ruined 1 MP3 player, and 1 digital camera due to rain.

One gill is sure better than nothing!

Latest Activity

John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Spoon Bass

"Thanks Jeff!"
2 hours ago
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Rattle Trap Bass

"Yes, the front one at least! What do you suppose happened there ,Jeff?"
2 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Rattle Trap Bass

"Another good bass…..his dorsal fin is almost gone completely….."
2 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

25"+Spoon Pick

"Big chain, very nice!"
2 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Spoon Bass

"Nice bass John!"
2 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
2 hours ago
John Sheehan added a discussion to the group Lure History
Thumbnail

Discontinued Lures

Some of my favorites I can't find anymore: Acme Fash King Flutter Spoon, Eppinger Flutter Chuck,…See More
21 hours ago
John Sheehan posted photos
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

25"+Spoon Pick

"25+inch Pickerel was best of the 13 Fish caught today a day after the Worm Moon. Two Bass and the…"
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_0186

"1/16th oz., good!"
yesterday
dick tabbert commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_0186

"These are my last build. I added more colors."
yesterday
dick tabbert commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_0186

"No Jon I went with the 1/16 oz jig heads so I could have a larger hook for crappies. It's a #4…"
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_0186

"Colors are great !"
Monday
John Sheehan commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_0186

"Thats a good Crappie size! Are they 32nd Oz Jigs?"
Monday
dick tabbert commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_0186

"They are right at 2" long."
Monday
John Sheehan commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_0186

"I Can see Crappie and Bass chomping on them, Dick!"
Sunday
dick tabbert commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_0186

"I made these up for crappie in mind. They might be a little big for gills unless it a bigger gill."
Sunday
John Sheehan commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_0186

"What Species you got in mind for these great Minnow ties , Dick?"
Sunday
dick tabbert posted photos
Sunday
John Sheehan commented on Sam k.'s group Trout Bums
""Trout Season opens April 6th 2024 in New Jersey. Waters are runnin' high for…"
Sunday

© 2024   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service