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WELCOME TO BIG BLUEGILL!!

This website has been created for all of us who love BIG BLUEGILL! Create an account, post blogs about bluegill and redear sunfish and talk about bluegill fishing, research bluegill history, view photos, and post photos of our favorite fish. Your bluegill, redear or pumpkinseed picture doesn't have to be of a gigantic fish. A nice fish with a happy angler or pretty background will do just fine. Photos of redear sunfish, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, or other lepomids (sunfish) are also strongly encouraged. Big shellcrackers and pumpkinseed sunfish rock! This website has tons of great information on bluegill fishing. We especially like bluegill and/or redear sunfish videos.

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Tony Livingston

Reels 4 Replies

Started by Tony Livingston in Sample Title. Last reply by Leo Nguyen 33 minutes ago.

Leo Nguyen

Underwater wigglers comparison 13 Replies

Started by Leo Nguyen in Uncategorized. Last reply by Leo Nguyen 1 hour ago.

Joe Angelucci

Warm Water Tenkara 19 Replies

Started by Joe Angelucci in Sample Title. Last reply by JBplusThuy 1 hour ago.

Leo Nguyen

This is why we aim for live/cut baits 5 Replies

Started by Leo Nguyen in Uncategorized. Last reply by John Sheehan yesterday.

david

Dick Tabbert... Breakfast 24 Replies

Started by david in Sample Title. Last reply by david yesterday.

Leo Nguyen

The hunt is about to start..again. 34 Replies

Started by Leo Nguyen in Uncategorized. Last reply by Leo Nguyen 1 hour ago.

Johnny wilkins

When We Don't Catch Anything 14 Replies

Started by Johnny wilkins in Sample Title. Last reply by John Sheehan on Tuesday.

Wag

Cajun spear anchor --- good Louisiana anchor 01/20/2012 3 Replies

Started by Wag in Sample Title. Last reply by Timbaux65 on Sunday.

Timbaux65

The dreaded "Leo Nguyen Syndrome" has hit me 13 Replies

Started by Timbaux65 in Sample Title. Last reply by Timbaux65 on Sunday.

Jeff Soto

Hi-Vis fluorescent monofilament line? 4 Replies

Started by Jeff Soto in Sample Title. Last reply by B. Waldman Jan 20.

Jeffrey D. Abney

Swamp People 18 Replies

Started by Jeffrey D. Abney in Sample Title. Last reply by Jeffrey D. Abney on Monday.

Wag

anyone use Sufix 832 braid 6# test 1 Reply

Started by Wag in Sample Title. Last reply by B. Waldman Jan 20.

cal okeefe

accidental deaths last weekend.. 2 Replies

Started by cal okeefe in Sample Title. Last reply by Leo Nguyen Jan 20.

Vic Tankersley

Baits 43 Replies

Started by Vic Tankersley in Sample Title. Last reply by Jimmy Walters 6 hours ago.

Marcus Sharp

Bluegill Bait Tip 6 Replies

Started by Marcus Sharp in Uncategorized. Last reply by Don Hardrick Jan 21.

jason grimm

new group.

Started by jason grimm in Sample Title Jan 19.

Leo Nguyen

Natural Glue for Live Baits, BBG Brand 11 Replies

Started by Leo Nguyen in Uncategorized. Last reply by Leo Nguyen Jan 21.

cal okeefe

what kind of panfish is in your area ? 23 Replies

Started by cal okeefe in Sample Title. Last reply by david Jan 20.

Leo Nguyen

Fishing season is officially over for me.. 30 Replies

Started by Leo Nguyen in Sample Title. Last reply by dick tabbert Jan 19.

Johnny wilkins

Live Bait vs. Gulp Shoot-Out 2012 35 Replies

Started by Johnny wilkins in Uncategorized. Last reply by Dwayne Denison on Monday.

Blog Posts

Bruce Condello

Giant bluegill using the Modica spooning method.

Posted by Bruce Condello on January 16, 2012 at 11:45am — 60 Comments

Bruce Condello

The new Big Bluegill logo is unveiled!!!!

Posted by Bruce Condello on December 12, 2008 at 4:24pm — 56 Comments

Jeffrey D. Abney

Recognized Carp Fisherman-Jim Gronaw

Posted by Jeffrey D. Abney on January 25, 2012 at 2:09pm — 15 Comments

dick tabbert

Do you have a favorite weed

Posted by dick tabbert on January 24, 2012 at 10:18am — 27 Comments

B. Waldman

It Sucks Being Shocked...

Posted by B. Waldman on January 20, 2012 at 9:43pm — 3 Comments

Leo Nguyen

Insights to Raising Fish Species

Posted by Leo Nguyen on January 13, 2012 at 1:59pm — 2 Comments

Bruce Condello

Big Bluegill Christmas

Posted by Bruce Condello on December 23, 2011 at 1:51pm — 3 Comments

dick tabbert

Electric reel

Posted by dick tabbert on December 17, 2011 at 1:36pm — 16 Comments

Bill "Musky" Modica

Lake Geneva

Posted by Bill "Musky" Modica on December 8, 2011 at 10:00pm — 10 Comments

Bill "Musky" Modica

Late Fall Lake Geneva report

Posted by Bill "Musky" Modica on November 20, 2011 at 7:00pm — 9 Comments

Jen

To the memory of Bluegill Boogieman

Posted by Jen on November 3, 2011 at 6:47pm — 6 Comments

Bruce Condello

Lake Perris optimal time of year

Posted by Bruce Condello on October 12, 2011 at 11:39am — 13 Comments

Tim Overbaugh

World Record Redear Sunfish

Posted by Tim Overbaugh on September 24, 2011 at 9:30pm — 19 Comments

Jim Gronaw

HATS OFF TO BILL MODICA...SPOON GURU!

Posted by Jim Gronaw on April 3, 2011 at 8:44am — 32 Comments

Dwayne Denison

This site

Posted by Dwayne Denison on September 10, 2011 at 6:38am — 6 Comments

Top Content 

1 What are Your Strange Cathches ?

What are Your Strange Cathches ?

Added by Mark A. Stine on January 21, 2012

2 When We Don't Catch Anything

When We Don't Catch Anything

Posted by Johnny wilkins on January 22, 2012

3 Warm Water Tenkara

Warm Water Tenkara

Posted by Joe Angelucci on January 25, 2012

4 Big Bluegill president Bruce Condello with a 3 pound bluegill

Big Bluegill president Bruce Condello with a 3 pound bluegill

Added by Bruce Condello on January 21, 2012

5 The hunt is about to start..again.

The hunt is about to start..again.

Posted by Leo Nguyen on January 24, 2012

 
 
 

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DUANE SCHULTZ commented on DUANE SCHULTZ's group 'PUMPKINSEED FANATICS'
Well at least you know the flasher worked.
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bobby emory commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's group 'The Big and Ugly'
hello all anybody fish for the gar I personally enjoy wading the nottoway when the water is low and catch 'em nothing like a dinosaur swimming around your legs haha
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david commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's group 'The Big and Ugly'
Yep- « shoe-peek » is right. In Cajun country, they are supposedly prized among the locals... For their eggs. I've read there is even a minor cottage industry in the swamps for bowfin roe, called "Queen Roe," or "Roe…
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Hi guys, I just got this lure on Ebay. I think it is a Bud Stewart. Do any of you know for sure?
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The Big and Ugly

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This group is for all the members that enjoy an occasional bend of your rod from Carp, Catfish, Redhorse Suckers, Quillbacks, Gar, Bowfin and other undesireables........Our hearts are with the beloved Bluegill but we don't shy away from a big battle!See More
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John Sheehan commented on DUANE SCHULTZ's group 'PUMPKINSEED FANATICS'
Worked fine Duane ,my skills and the Gulp Magotts didn't though .  
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bobby emory commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's group 'Friends of the Fliers'
I fish for fliers mostly in the pond in front of the house and had another honey hole but the dam busted so it's no more.......
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DUANE SCHULTZ commented on Fly Rod D's group 'Vintage Equipment Group'
Hi David, I have never heard of those Wonderrods. Can you tell me a bit about them?
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DUANE SCHULTZ commented on DUANE SCHULTZ's group 'PUMPKINSEED FANATICS'
Welcome to the group Flyboy.
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DUANE SCHULTZ commented on DUANE SCHULTZ's group 'PUMPKINSEED FANATICS'
I am sorry that you struck out, John. How did the flasher work?
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bobby emory commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's group 'Friends of the Fliers'
have you fished merchant's mill jeffrey
27 minutes ago
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Leo Nguyen replied to Tony Livingston's discussion 'Reels'
I have a medium Plueger reel (4 to 12lbs), as well as the ultalight (1-4lbs). I tested both on the Berkley 7'6" ultralite, using a 1/64"oz jig head in the pool..not a whole lot of noticeable difference, and cast just as far. Smooth…
33 minutes ago
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Tony Livingston replied to Tony Livingston's discussion 'Reels'
Thanks John, sounds like you and I are after the same thing! Walt, I will look into a moderate, or medium action and see what's available. I've always been a fan of Pflueger reels, but I'm not opposed to spending some money to…
41 minutes ago
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Tony Livingston commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's group 'The Big and Ugly'
Shoe-pic and Sock-a-lay.... Awesome! I would've never learned either one anyplace but here! Thanks guys!
46 minutes ago
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Walt Foreman replied to Tony Livingston's discussion 'Reels'
You're right, Tony, you don't want an ultralight reel for a rod that length, especially with longer casts being the goal.  I use one step up from ultralight on my eight-foot bluegill spinning rod, specifically a Shimano Sahara 1000FD;…
48 minutes ago
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Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's group 'The Big and Ugly'
Choupique is pronounced as follows Tony...."Shoe-Pic"...Often you hear something like..."A dam shoe-pic tore up my rig or I thought I had a nice bass then I realized it was a dam shoe-pic"......
54 minutes ago
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John Sheehan replied to Tony Livingston's discussion 'Reels'
I dont have a large spool  reel but have heard they are the ones to use .I've gotten good distance with a cheap 8' Slap Seeker rod but suggest you change tip tip on it as it catches the line the way it comes .Reel  that can…
54 minutes ago
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Reels

Okay brothers and Sisters, I need some help. I have long been a devotee of the short, ultralight rods - say 5' maximum length. I'm going to try a longer rod this Spring, nearly 7', ultralight fast action, as I'm going for casting distance with negligible weight.I'm looking for a reel that will handle at the heaviest, 4lb mono or braid,  and has excellent long distance ability, especially with very little weight. I'm just afraid that a traditional ultralight reel, with its diminutive spool, will…See More
Discussion posted by Tony Livingston 1 hour ago
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Leo Nguyen replied to Leo Nguyen's discussion 'Underwater wigglers comparison'
Molasses! LOL crude and back to the natural. That is freaking awesome. Love that stuff. So many thing you can do with them. By the way, molasses also contain natural chemical compounds that combat cancers, especially prostate.
1 hour ago
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Leo Nguyen replied to Leo Nguyen's discussion 'The hunt is about to start..again.'
Anyone has more than five thousands of those flies under his/her belt, that is enough experience to call him/her a master. I have yet to even reach a thousand, and I have discover tons of insights to fly tying. I will truly like to learn anything…
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