Comments - 2013 - Will Be Great - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T20:06:40Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2036984%3ABlogPost%3A347686&xn_auth=noI met with the Gapen co. and…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-01:2036984:Comment:3479242013-02-01T17:19:50.263ZJohnny wilkinshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>I met with the Gapen co. and they are fantastic, nice and very experienced people - thus a huge reason for picking up this line of really high-quality floats for panfish (and a set for bigger fish) where the product is backed by a fail-free return policy. The finish is really nice and the fiberglass antennae are very durable.</p>
<p>Also not pictured is a complete line of pole floats and short-cast floats that are a lot more sensitive. The floats pictured are mainly for our casting crowd as…</p>
<p>I met with the Gapen co. and they are fantastic, nice and very experienced people - thus a huge reason for picking up this line of really high-quality floats for panfish (and a set for bigger fish) where the product is backed by a fail-free return policy. The finish is really nice and the fiberglass antennae are very durable.</p>
<p>Also not pictured is a complete line of pole floats and short-cast floats that are a lot more sensitive. The floats pictured are mainly for our casting crowd as a lot of people enjoy long-arching casts and must have that to enjoy their fishing.</p> I do like the Gapens' for cer…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-01:2036984:Comment:3479232013-02-01T17:14:39.581ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>I do like the Gapens' for certain situations, and mine do have the slide lock. Very handy.</p>
<p>I do like the Gapens' for certain situations, and mine do have the slide lock. Very handy.</p> Do you have some with the new…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-01:2036984:Comment:3476662013-02-01T15:28:07.970ZJohnny wilkinshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>Do you have some with the new connector? This little slide-lock helps go from fixed position fishing to slider so you could fish shallow and deep with it - and - switch floats if the wind kicks up...</p>
<p>Has anyone tried that new Nanofil line? It is tempting, but at 3x the cost of standard line, I have been reluctant to try it. Do you like the Gapen floats Tony?</p>
<p>Do you have some with the new connector? This little slide-lock helps go from fixed position fishing to slider so you could fish shallow and deep with it - and - switch floats if the wind kicks up...</p>
<p>Has anyone tried that new Nanofil line? It is tempting, but at 3x the cost of standard line, I have been reluctant to try it. Do you like the Gapen floats Tony?</p> I fish some of those Gapen fl…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-01:2036984:Comment:3476642013-02-01T12:39:53.914ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>I fish some of those Gapen floats.</p>
<p>I fish some of those Gapen floats.</p> The floats cost between $2.50…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-01:2036984:Comment:3478872013-02-01T06:59:44.762ZJohnny wilkinshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>The floats cost between $2.50 - $5.75 and these are all being launched from my store. I got tired of not having this stuff available so I am distributing these nationwide. If you have a store near you that you are interested in having these stocked - I will call them and at least try to get them at your local tackle store - if not you will be able to get these within a week from the online store.</p>
<p>This is the first of many graphics I have to prepare to get the store ready. I worked on…</p>
<p>The floats cost between $2.50 - $5.75 and these are all being launched from my store. I got tired of not having this stuff available so I am distributing these nationwide. If you have a store near you that you are interested in having these stocked - I will call them and at least try to get them at your local tackle store - if not you will be able to get these within a week from the online store.</p>
<p>This is the first of many graphics I have to prepare to get the store ready. I worked on all the text tonight and just started in on the photos...all of these floats are guaranteed against defect for a year as well.</p>
<p>I have more smaller pole floats as well if you fish the pole these are the casting floats.</p> nice looking floats; where di…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-01:2036984:Comment:3478222013-02-01T06:12:08.966Zcarl hendrixhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>nice looking floats; where did you get them and how much did they cost</p>
<p>nice looking floats; where did you get them and how much did they cost</p> I do plan on restocking those…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-01:2036984:Comment:3476582013-02-01T05:41:23.936ZJohnny wilkinshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>I do plan on restocking those redi-rigs as well as detailing how they are made. I want you guys to be able to make your own rigs as well. This is the year of specifics so I look forward to getting those to you - it is all about selection... and this year will be the year that we float anglers have the largest selection of different sized floats, float accessories and more... good stuff on its way.…</p>
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<p>I do plan on restocking those redi-rigs as well as detailing how they are made. I want you guys to be able to make your own rigs as well. This is the year of specifics so I look forward to getting those to you - it is all about selection... and this year will be the year that we float anglers have the largest selection of different sized floats, float accessories and more... good stuff on its way.</p>
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<p>Floats are very powerful and having different-sized and shaped floats travel greater distances, fish against the wind and conquer depths. These allow us shore anglers to fish further away, reaching drop-offs we couldn't reach with small floats.</p>
<p>I am very passionate about the live bait presentations and the success it can bring you - but I notice a massive hole in my approach. With the right float you can catch 200 fish in :30 minutes including some hog panfish.</p>
<p>Getting the basics out is something I need to do. I have a lot of work to do to put this all together. I need to back up and start from the very beginning. At left are some of the floats available for 2013 and there are some accessories and flies coming along with this. Some tying tools, good hooks, leaders and also some live bait fishing line are all components that need to be set up properly in order to get the floats working their best. Working their best means that you can see the takes as they are happening. The timing is key as if you can see the precise moment the bait is taken - you can react and catch. It is pointless to see the third or fourth indication as this might be the last time the fish ejects your hook - leaving you fishless. All I can say is - those who follow the floats forums will be well-armed this Spring.</p> Johnny
Know your view on floa…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-01:2036984:Comment:3475602013-02-01T01:22:29.649ZJoe Angeluccihttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JoeAngelucci
<p>Johnny</p>
<p>Know your view on floats. I've used your ready rigs but notice they are not available . Do you plan on restocking. </p>
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<p>Know your view on floats. I've used your ready rigs but notice they are not available . Do you plan on restocking. </p> 60' - to 12' not a problem.
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<p>60' - to 12' not a problem.</p>
<p>Do you have to throw a jig or can we improve the ease of your cast by going straight hook?</p>
<p>You guys inspire me - keep up the good work.</p>
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<p>Having the weight at the base of the cast creates a see-saw motion and the weight of the jig, float and shot all fight each other in the air, taking the setup out of center. This will kill your cast.</p>
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<p>Also - having the jig (what size are you using) weight next to the hook, will decease…</p>
<p>60' - to 12' not a problem.</p>
<p>Do you have to throw a jig or can we improve the ease of your cast by going straight hook?</p>
<p>You guys inspire me - keep up the good work.</p>
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<p>Having the weight at the base of the cast creates a see-saw motion and the weight of the jig, float and shot all fight each other in the air, taking the setup out of center. This will kill your cast.</p>
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<p>Also - having the jig (what size are you using) weight next to the hook, will decease the ease at which the fish can feed on it. Crickets weigh .002 grams and less in the water column. Many of the small worms and invertebrates are even smaller. So if we put a 1/16 oz. jig for example next to the food that is nearly a gram (.92) in weight that is some 475 times heavier at the point of attack. 1/32 oz., 230 times harder to eat, 1/64 we are still over 115 times heavier than real food.</p>
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<p>I would suggest that ditching the jig, moving that weight up the line at least 3 feet away from the bait will improve your pick-ups.</p>
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<p>Do you fish from shore and that is why you need to get the deep water 60' away? I get it because I fish from shore. Are you using 4 lb. main line? How long is your fishing rod?</p>
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<p>Email me some pictures of the floats you use - unless they have a plastic tube through the center - if this is the case, we are in business because if the line comes out the top of your float, I can improve your presentation and get you fish more frequently. Included in this improvement is adding a fine wire hook which will allow the bait to parachute down - if your water is at all clear or just slightly stained - that dropping bait will gain you more strikes and attract fish to the hook than a lead jig dropping at lightning speed.</p>
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<p>I have some homework to do, but I believe I have some really cool stuff in store and as of this note am down 26 lb. in an effort to get in fishing shape. Good to chat friends!</p>
<p></p> Stay excited Johnny, it's cat…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-01-31:2036984:Comment:3474632013-01-31T13:58:24.484ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Stay excited Johnny, it's catching !( no pun intended)</p>
<p>Stay excited Johnny, it's catching !( no pun intended)</p>