"Hey Bruce! Did you ever try the MT Hellgrammites and Nymphs? The Black and natural colors have caught for me in the past."
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John Sheehan
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- Ringwood, NJ
- United States
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Record Kansas Crappie
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sheehan Mar 2.
Breeding color of Bluegills and other fish
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sheehan Feb 5, 2016.
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"There is a big dam near where I live and it's pretty loaded with crappie and gills. You use to have to walk a long downhill decent to the lake and a long ascent back up. About 10 years ago they built, roads, allowed small motor boats, and built…"
"Thanks Bruce! Love using Mister Twister 1"- 4" Plastic Grubs! Especially on Hair Jigs or Spoons."
"https://bass-archives.com/early-mister-twister/
Here you go, John."
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- What date is Independence Day?
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- What type of animal is a bluegill?
- I live at Cupsaw lake and it has White and Yellow Perch, Large mouth Bass, Black Crappie,stocked Rainbow, Tiger and Brown Trout and occasional Brook Trout .Bluegill, Pumpkin seeds, BGXPS Hybrids and Yellow and Brown Bullheads and an occasional Chain Pickerel.I enjoy Freshwater multi-species fishing and occasional Salt Water inlet fishing for Fluke .
- What state are you from? This can help us get together for fishing trips!
- New Jersey
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SPINNER RIGS FOR HARNESSING SHINERS , WORMS, SPOONS,SWIMBAITS,ETC.
Posted on November 10, 2017 at 9:30am
Squirrel Tail Jigs
SQUIRREL TAIL JIGS
I have been fishing simple Squirrel Tail Jigs since November 2009 and although I haven't counted the number of fish they have caught ,let's just say scores of fish !August 2017 I fished them consistently and reawakened the realization of how well these little guys attract many species of Fish. Examples of a large variety of species have been caught on 1/8th ,16th and 32nd oz. Jigs .I tie them up usually with Black…
ContinuePosted on September 3, 2017 at 8:00am — 1 Comment
Cupsaw Lake Algae Treatment
Hi BBG friends . Here's what is going on at my Community Lake I fish often . Would like to hear views on this procedure . PROS /CONS? I am trying to get educated on the matter .Any help would be appreciated ! Below is the Cupsaw Lake bulletin regarding Algae treatment. Thanks ,John
Good morning!
The lake will be treated today this morning with copper and Pond Shade Aqua Blue. The treatment will begin in the deep area,…
Posted on August 2, 2017 at 6:30am — 4 Comments
Fishing Goals
Fishin' Goals
X 1)Catch fish every month of the year and archive with photos and calendars.
Bluegill ,Yellow Perch, Crappie and Largemouth Bass are achieved.
X 2)Catch Pickerel in December( x achieved Dec. 2014 Shepherds lake) , February (Acheived) and (March)* acheived March31 2016, 17" Pickerel still need February to complete the Pickerel …
ContinuePosted on July 15, 2015 at 8:30am
Fish Kill @ Four Corners Pond ,Sterling Forest Watershed
Sunday ,I was up at Sterling Lake visitor Center talking with a ranger about the fish kill at Four corners Pond, which occurred in the spring of 2012 . I asked about the measures taken since the fish kill was reported and he said fines have been issued to Perfect Cut Tree service and the Mulch pile has been greatly reduced .Today, I confirmed for myself that the mulch piles are reduced…
Continue Posted on July 7, 2014 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments
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Comment Wall (225 comments)
- At 4:39pm on July 28, 2020,
Marvin Morgan said…
John, Thanks so much for the helpful info that you passed along to me....I appreciate your help. BBG...best folks/site out there!!!!
- At 2:45pm on February 24, 2020,
jim cosgrove said…
Here and there John.I think they are getting scarce due to inter breeding with other species,They still are pretty common on a lake i visit every spring 170 miles south.They are usually very deep and dont get very big but are stunning to look at.
- At 2:44pm on August 5, 2019,
Jeffrey D. Abney said…
Hey John I'm still working on my response to an earlier question you had on deep water techniques......thanks for your patience........
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"Hey Bruce! Did you ever try the MT Hellgrammites and Nymphs? The Black and natural colors have…"
"There is a big dam near where I live and it's pretty loaded with crappie and gills. You use to…"
"Thanks Bruce! Love using Mister Twister 1"- 4" Plastic Grubs! Especially on Hair Jigs or…"
"https://bass-archives.com/early-mister-twister/
Here you go, John."
"Very cool old nostalgic fishing stuff , hey Bruce! Glad you enjoy! What Mister Twister article are…"
"According to the Mister Twister article I was wrong. There were more than 3 colors offered and…"
"Wow! This is a gold mine of info right down to the articles at the bottom. I remember when Mister…"
pike flies for a friend
"Yes, it does. I've seen them made of 30 lb. hard mason line or mono, but not this way. I like…"
" Bomber Baits 1949 - Bass Fishing Archives "
pike flies for a friend
"With this set up the hook faces up with room to tie on the hook. (Weedless Pike Fly) by Niklaus…"
pike flies for a friend
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pike flies for a friend
"Unfortunately, I'm not set up for anything that big. These were made for a friend who fishes…"
pike flies for a friend
"I have wanted to catch Pickerel and Pike on Flies but I'm not set up for it . Great work again…"
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