Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

Greetings to all,  I have loved all things out of doors since childhood Primary activity has been hunting(in fact, I just returned from good Quail hunt this AM). Have fished a bit, mostly with a cane pole, bobber, split-shot and hook with a worm!  Consider myself a 'young 80' years of age and am looking to try something new, specifically Ultra Lite fishing. We're talking Kindergarten level here! I need help about everything from equipment suggestions to techniques , and I'm certain this Forum is 'broken out' in good advice!

Best,

Benjamin W. Romine

Views: 153

Comment

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

Join Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Comment by Benjamin Walter Romine on January 28, 2016 at 11:49am

Hi Joe,  You are correct as far as my needs are concerned. See the post I sent to Keith today. You have validated that this is the direction I intend to go.

Comment by Joe Angelucci on January 27, 2016 at 9:33pm

Benjamin

Keith is on the right track. A fixed line pole with 2 lb or less test and a #12 or smaller hook will give you all the benefits of UL fishing plus a direct connection to the fish. Fixed line pole technology has changed over the last few year and the poles are becoming lighter and longer. You can even fix line fly fish with a Tenkara Pole. 

Tight Lines 

JDA

Comment by Keith Ritter on January 27, 2016 at 7:09pm

Don't give up on the old pole and bobber just down size the line, hook size and action of your pole and you are ultra light fishing. P.S. make your own floats. Find a simple combo and a few proven lures and gather as much local info about where to fish as you can and go at it. Bluegill will reward efforts like these.

Comment by carl hendrix on January 20, 2016 at 2:01pm

hahahahaha  your going to get a lot of replies to this one !!  try fly rodding also !!  fantastic way to have a ton of fun !

Latest Activity

John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

An Athletic leaper

"Vacuumed sealed for now ,Jeff. Those Colorado spinners are very effective for Trout and Pan Fish…"
13 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Nice Male Coppernose……5/13/2025

"Thanks wag…..growing up in southeast Louisiana I can remember the spring rains and our…"
14 hours ago
wag commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Nice Male Coppernose……5/13/2025

"Yeap it's beginning in Louisiana but with high muddy water everywhere with all the heavy rain.…"
14 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"Between wind and the big slow moving storm, no fishing this week…full moon was Monday so things should take off soon.."
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

An Athletic leaper

"Nice rainbow on the Colorado spinner…..on the grill or the smoker?🤓"
yesterday
John Sheehan posted photos
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Under Carolina Blue Skies….5/11/2025

Swimming the Popeye jig tipped with a pinhead….
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

More Quality Gills on a Tough Environment Day on the Estuary…..5/11/2025

"Thanks Bruce….you gotta love it when the hens are quality like this…."
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Sunday
Bruce Tomaselli commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

IMG_3807

"What a brute!"
Sunday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Saturday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Always great to see these Guys!

"The Bluegills far outnumber the Pumpkinseeds in this Lake. Cupsaw Lake , one of the community lakes…"
Saturday
wag commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Always great to see these Guys!

"Yeap ---- Nice lil fight & excellent eating.  "
Friday
Troy Dorman commented on John Sheehan's photo
Friday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Lower numbers of Perch this Year

"This guy gave in and didn't raise his Dorsal tall for the photo!"
May 8
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Always great to see these Guys!

"Me too, little fightin' sports!"
May 8

© 2025   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service