Do you love big bluegill?
Good Day at the Lake
We're in a severe drought, and the water is way down at Lake Manatee. But I decided to head out this morning anyway. Places where I normally fish are dry.
But I found an area that was holding fish. I caught a few early on poppers, then switched to my No. 12 bead head nymph.
End up with 40 bluegill, a couple of big shellracker, several stumpknocker, golden shiners and seven bass -- all on 1-weight.
It was good to get out.
Spring is here!
But I found an area that was holding fish. I caught a few early on poppers, then switched to my No. 12 bead head nymph.
End up with 40 bluegill, a couple of big shellracker, several stumpknocker, golden shiners and seven bass -- all on 1-weight.
It was good to get out.
Spring is here!
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Permalink Reply by Mike Penrose on
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Looks like fun. I wish I could get into a good bunch of Redear's around here.
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Permalink Reply by Bruce Condello on
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Steve! Those pictures are terrific!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Bill "Musky" Modica on
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Steve, your pics are a constant reminder that I need to upgrade my camera equipment!
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Permalink Reply by shooter on
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great pictures,i love it ,nothing like getting on some good fish with a fly rod,the best therapy
there is.
gators can't climb trees
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy R. Mayo on
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Stump knockers are the best! I know there there not the biggest things in the world. But man aren't they good to eat. Iv'e never had a fish that was so sweet to eat. Its like there made of sugar! Id pass on grilled tuna for a fried up knocker any day.
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Permalink Reply by steve b on
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Knew a Steve Gibson, once upon a time. He'd retired, and once lived north of the Mason/Dixon... steve b
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Permalink Reply by robsabloke on
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Nice pics Mr. Gibson... What was the water temp ?
Redear on a popper and 1 WT... If that don't get your blood pumpin nothing will...
Congrats
Rob
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Permalink Reply by SteveGibson on
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Water temp in high 60s or low 70s ... give or take. I don't catch many shellcracker on a popper, but every once in a while one sneaks up on me!
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Permalink Reply by Steve Crowder on
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Makes me want to up and move your way Steve. Great story and pictures. There are so many great places to fish in this country. Send us more photos of your world.
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Permalink Reply by Steve Fleckenstein on
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Nice pics,I'm gonna have to use my flyrod more this year.
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