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No Knot Fast Snaps
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i saw these in a fly shop the other day and was thinking how these might work for bluegill jigs.  i change jigs quite a bit while fishing usually and its a pain to re-tie on small line with my…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Barndt Jan 25, 2019.

midsection KY lake report

Best time all year.  Tons of mid sized, 7-8 1/2”, in the back of the shallow pockets and larger fish hanging out in 10’ of water where there are may flies on overhanging willows.  looks like the peak…Continue

Started Jul 30, 2018

Fly rod recommendation?
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ive always wanted to try my hand at using a fly rod during the fly hatch on KY lake and ive found a place the next county over that has TARP size brook trout, probably hatchery fish.  anyway, online…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David, aka, "McScruff" Jun 7, 2018.

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A Couple Nice Shellcrackers For Joe Today…….8/27/2023

"those are some nice ones.  awesome colors."
Aug 28
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All Victims of a Black Popeye Jig Tipped With a Live Cricket……8/13/2023

"they are also great for cast and retrieve without a float.  4lb line will cast them ok but i rig most of my spinning reels with 8/2 superline (gliss or suffix nano braid) for longer casts.  i tip with gulp waxie or 1" minnow.…"
Aug 21
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All Victims of a Black Popeye Jig Tipped With a Live Cricket……8/13/2023

"yep my son and i have landed 5-6 pound large mouth on them.  the only draw back is we break some jigs off when we hit snags."
Aug 19
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All Victims of a Black Popeye Jig Tipped With a Live Cricket……8/13/2023

"very nice.  my favorite jig for them on ky lake."
Aug 19
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"Nice Shellcracker Tracy, thanks for sharing…."
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"been catch some nice shellcracker on Ky lake."
Jun 21
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The Shellcrackers

If you've caught a redear sunfish, or if you want people to THINK you've caught a redear sunfish, this is the group for you.
May 5, 2022
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A tub of a cracker

"very nice.  there are some toads on ky lake this year."
Apr 28, 2022
tracy willis replied to sean kerley's discussion Spawn/weather fronts
"shellcracker are just now starting to bed up here.  shouldnt be long for bluegill.  water temps are just now getting close to 70 degree and until that happens around 70-72 bluegill wont bed on KY or Barkley. theyve been up near the trees…"
May 17, 2020
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December Produces Rock Star Crappie........

"nice crappie.  getting ready to get back on the water myself.  "
Dec 13, 2019
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"geez what a brute.  "
Aug 22, 2019
tracy willis replied to flymoron's discussion beetle spin mods?
"he may be building his own beetle spin type baits.  i use arkie jig spinners and crappie magnet hair jigs to build mine.  ill check my boat tomorrow and post what size spinners they are as well as the hook sizes.  personally on KY…"
Aug 22, 2019
tracy willis replied to Bruce Tomaselli's discussion Average Jig Weight
"bluegill-1/32 oz with #6 hook most of the time in spring and summer.  1/64 if i need to fish it extra slow.  usually by july and august the bigger gills are out on the ledge by then mixed in with bass thats when i break out drop shot or…"
Jul 22, 2019
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Barkley Boss right here

"very nice.  lake barkley cracker?"
Apr 22, 2019

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At 1:22pm on July 23, 2017, carl hendrix said…

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At 12:56pm on May 3, 2016, dick tabbert said…

Welcome Tracy to fishing electronics. I started this site after seeing my system had so many functions I wasn't aware of. Our electronics of today have so many function most of us are not aware of. I started this group to bring it to our attention not only what our unit can do but being able to do it. I hoping this group will help to simplify our use of electronic to help us to better come acquainted with our individual units. The group is for all any input will be great.

At 6:09pm on May 2, 2016, Keith Ritter said…

Welcome to the site Tracy, we need some more West Tennessee fishermen on here. I live west of you in Gibson County. You will enjoy this site and will learn a lot and we look forward to learning from you. Again Welcome.

At 1:13pm on May 2, 2016, tracy willis said…
thank you and this a very nice site, well done. i am from Camden/Holladay TN and live on Birdsong Creek of Kentucky lake which is probably one of the premier crappie and panfish fisheries in the US. I look forward to learning something new and maybe give back something.
At 11:28pm on May 1, 2016, dick tabbert said…

Welcome Tracy to Big Bluegill. I am also a member of Big Bluegill wanting to welcome you and to share some of what goes on here at the site. This is a site with loads of information where we can learn and enjoy in what we like doing best, fishing. In this site we have loads of information we can feed off of and share and learn and having a good time doing so. We have FORUMS, BLOGS, CHAT ROOM, SPECIAL GROUPS, VIDEO'S, and the best PHOTO'S you can find anywhere on the internet. Feel free to jump in and investigate the site it is loaded with information and above all don't be afraid to participate we are all still in the learning process and improving and honing our skills making us better fishermen/fisherwoman and enjoying it all throughout the process.

What you personally may add my be that little extra something that we can put in our own little bag of tricks something we can use to make us better fisher people ourselves.

We are all about Bluegill, Big Bluegills ( Bluegills, Sunfishes, Red Ears, Brim family) but not to stop there you will read about many different species of fish even some you may not have known even existed in the Bluegill world and forums with many picture to share, but our main goal is catching that ultimate giant Gill so we can meet that special goal and maybe some bragging rights along the way. Its just a good well rounded site with loads of information with good people a family atmosphere who don't mind sharing, we have loads of fun doing so which you will see.

Our Video section that will keep your blood pumping and make you want to be fishing on that special lake or river fishing your heart out. (TAKE A KID AND DADS FISHING) such a great high. Above all we want you to enjoy yourself don't be afraid to share some of your fishing experiences with us we would love to hear about them please don't be afraid to share your exact lakes with me with all GPS coordinates and the exact baits you used it will be our little secret.

We have the best Photo's on the web some being so good you will be in aw and they are so addictive you'll keep coming back for more, there is truly some beautiful stuff there posted for our BBG family. We all love to share and share we do with some breath taking photo's. It will take you hours to see then all and you'll enjoy every minute of it..

Be aware of our Chat Room which in my opinion is very under utilized but you must be log in to correspond on it. So by all means log in and use It you will meet some interesting and great people there. Enjoy have fun but above all always stay safe. GOOD FISHIN..

 

 
 
 

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Couple Nice Nine Inch Coppernose Today…..9/5/2023

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"VERY INTERESTING JEFFREY........."
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Couple Nice Nine Inch Coppernose Today…..9/5/2023

"WOW NICE ONE JEFFREY .....YOU ALWAYS CATCH EM ........"
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"Thanks Jeff .Lots of excitement!"
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