Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

I did a search, but couldn't find any ice fly patterns. Does anyone care to share? I know regular trout flies will work, but I like trying new patterns.

Thanks,

Bruce

Views: 1663

Replies to This Discussion

hey bruce u could try a spider with a split shot added to ur line to make it sink

'm thinking the term "ice fly" doesn't really describe a fly in the traditional sense, i.e., feathers and fur etc. They are more like little weighted heads, in all colors and shapes. I was confused by this, at one point, thinking I might try some 'ice flies' during warm months.

There are tied ice flies also.....Actually, I have resisted using ice flies up till now, because of the feather/fur aspect....now, I have seen the flies that David speaks of, and they are on my shopping list for this season!

These are  what I'm talking about, in size 16 and 18...purported to be just the ticket on finicky gills.

 

Ah, "rubber band" flies, I call 'em!

You know my mantra where BG are concerned: Go basic, and go small! winking

I didnt know it was your mantra - but its a dandy when it comes to lepomii

How does one make these? Rubber band and colored nail polish?

tony do u tie these ur self

I wish I did James, but if I have any creative talents at all, they are probably better suited to a large scale endeavor.

We are fortunate to have many extremely talented thread spinners here at BBG, but I can not count myself among their ranks by any stretch of the imagination.

Sorry!

RSS

Latest Activity

Doug Martz posted photos
5 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

ULBass

"Nice largemouth on the small spinner bait….this is a fun way to catch fish……"
13 hours ago
John Sheehan posted photos
18 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"Got out this morning for a couple hours….cold front passed overnight…light winds out of the north and 55 degrees…bite was slower today"
yesterday
John Sheehan posted a photo
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Caught a Dozen Nice White Perch…..5/25/2025

"Thanks Dick…..these perch are eating herring, small crabs and lots of shrimp……"
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

502900279_10239222067310069_2516787934763958401_n (1)

"Cool looking fish…..I’m leaning pumpkinseed/bluegill cross……"
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

502756849_10239222068390096_2557417215748316913_n

"Very nice looking perch….love the distinctive red fins…."
Saturday
dick tabbert commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Caught a Dozen Nice White Perch…..5/25/2025

"WOW THEM WHITE PERCH HAVE SOME SHOULDERS ON THEM, SOMETHING I DON'T SEE A LOT."
Saturday
dick tabbert commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Saturday
dick tabbert commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Saturday
dick tabbert commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

502756849_10239222068390096_2557417215748316913_n

"Nice.  I think 20 would be better, better to get a few meals. Yum Yum."
Saturday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Saturday
Bruce Tomaselli commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

502756849_10239222068390096_2557417215748316913_n

"Nice perch. I wish I could catch about 10 like that."
Saturday

© 2025   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service