Do you love big bluegill?
Finally reached my goal!!!!!!!!
I've been on a search for a Nebraska Master Anlger gill/sunfish from public waters for two years.
I finally got it this morning, 20 minutes before the rain hit. The real surprise, caught at a lake that is inside the metro area of the largest population in Nebraska, a lake that gets some very heavy pressure.
10" Redear Sunfish
My first MA sunfish (have caught a MA green carp IE bass) ever, fist MA on the fly rod too. Caught on a panfish polecat
Now then, back to the hunt for my daughters first Master Angler!
I finally got it this morning, 20 minutes before the rain hit. The real surprise, caught at a lake that is inside the metro area of the largest population in Nebraska, a lake that gets some very heavy pressure.
10" Redear Sunfish
My first MA sunfish (have caught a MA green carp IE bass) ever, fist MA on the fly rod too. Caught on a panfish polecat
Now then, back to the hunt for my daughters first Master Angler!
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Permalink Reply by Jim Gronaw on
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Great fish! Way to go!
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Permalink Reply by Bruce Condello on
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A great fish! I can help your daughter catch her MA if you want, but I'm still in the process of starting the new dental office.
Been working 13 hour days for 8 months now. Just 'bout worn out.
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Permalink Reply by Don Swearingen on
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Great fish! Did you get a weight?
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Permalink Reply by Fish Chris on
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That is a big, beautiful Red Ear you got there ! Congrats :-)
Last time I was out, I got a couple of Red Ears too...... forgot my sunscreen ;-)
Continued success to you,
Fish
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Permalink Reply by IceWarriorGill on
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Hey Alex, that's a gorgeous Shellcracker (aka Redear Sunfish) with great coloration!!!! Congrats on a terrific catch!!!!
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Permalink Reply by shooter on
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well alex that is a good look'en chink you got there,nothing like a big o thumper in the end of a fly rod.
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Permalink Reply by Tony Milosh on
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Congrats, Alex! What a beauty redear!
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