I went fishing for big bluegill. - Page 2

Jump n Fish · 10-28-2009, 09:02 AM

Sweet mother of Rodney Dangerfield, thats a giant gill!!!

Shorty · 10-28-2009, 09:19 AM

Very nice Bruce, OBG would be proud.

**fishinwithdad** · 10-28-2009, 10:55 AM

That is crazy big!! Thanks for posting it.

Fishingnerd33 · 10-28-2009, 11:30 AM

That is a giant gill, one OBG would be darn proud of!

Dad O. · 10-28-2009, 11:45 AM

The Gills seem to weigh more per inch than Redear.

**MA Machine** · 10-28-2009, 12:58 PM

That's a beauty! Very nice dark color.

bassinoutwest · 10-28-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MA Machine

That's a beauty! Very nice dark color.

fess up MA...you just like the purple colors...

Aquaman · 10-28-2009, 01:06 PM

From Dr. Pointy head...

In Reply to your post #257448
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dad O.

The Gills seem to weigh more per inch than Redear.

Yes, the standard weight equation for those two species reflect that bluegills weigh more per inch than redears. Bluegills are a little "fatter", "deeper".

By the way, HOLY COW, Bruce. What a fish!

Daryl B.

P.S. Feel free to share this message with others if you wish.

FishinForEyes · 10-28-2009, 03:32 PM

I've heard about you and seen you in the paper for the wiper at Branched Oak. All I can say now is I am going to create a shrine to you because your a fishing GOD.

I just wish I had the time to do what you do and get good at it. Research and understanding is what it takes but I just dont know where to find those resources.

Keep up the good work though. I still aspire to be as good as the likes of you.

Frosch · 10-28-2009, 03:35 PM

WTG Bruce!!! You deserve it bud! Yanks in the World Series, 2lb gills on the line. Life is good.

Omaha · 10-28-2009, 03:50 PM

<---- Speechless.

Those are incredible. Just...wow. You'll have to be more specific when it gets nearer to that article coming out.

Huskercat · 10-28-2009, 05:30 PM

WOW!

Sadly, those gills are bigger than lots of the catfish I caught this year.

Hookem · 10-28-2009, 06:18 PM

Wow!! Never imagined one like that anywhere!! Gosh, I have kids in North Carolina so thanks for posting that pic as now I have a good excuse to head that way! Oops did I say that!!

That size can do the darnest thing to a guy!!

WiperD25 · 10-29-2009, 08:34 AM

WOW! Gillzilla!! I knew he was real

Aquaman · 10-29-2009, 09:16 AM

Here's another one from the day before that was about 2-4

Alex T. · 10-29-2009, 09:26 AM

Biggest gills I've ever seen.

Quote:

I'll be doing an article on the adventure for In-Fisherman magazine that will run this coming spring. I'm co-writing with one of their contributors Jim Gronaw.

I hope,for fisheries sake,you leave the name of the lake out(if public)of the article.Seeing fish like that,the size of the lake,and then a public article on it could ruin the waterbody/fish population in a hurry. Chance at a fish like that would make guys travel long distances to catch and/or harvest them.

Alex

Aquaman · 10-29-2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex T.

Biggest gills I've ever seen.

I hope,for fisheries sake,you leave the name of the lake out(if public)of the article.Seeing fish like that,the size of the lake,and then a public article on it could ruin the waterbody/fish population in a hurry. Chance at a fish like that would make guys travel long distances to catch and/or harvest them.

Alex

All good points. We're walking a really fine line here. The owners of the lake, which is 130 acres, have a business where they entertain clients of big businesses. The day includes guided fishing (for largemouth), gourmet meals, live jazz music, and incredible overnight lodgings. They invited Jim Gronaw and myself there because they want some press. But there's also always the possibility of too much press.

The article will be called "The pursuit of the 2 lb. bluegill", and it will talk about both public and private fisheries. Lake Perris in California is probably the premeir public fishery, and Richmond Mill is probably the premier private fishery. I'm going to try to get to Lake Perris sometime to fish for 2 lbs fish there as well.

In-Fisherman is so science based, that they'll insist that this doesn't become a promotional piece. Their journalistic standards are very high.

Believe it or not, Richmond Mill was being managed and developed to produce a trophy largemouth fishery....The trophy bluegill fishery was just a happy accident.

VERY happy.

Alex T. · 10-29-2009, 09:56 AM

cool. Would just hate to see a great fishery ruined.

Alex

Aquaman · 10-29-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex T.

cool. Would just hate to see a great fishery ruined.

Alex

I couldn't agree more.

Aquaman · 10-30-2009, 07:16 AM

Actually, to be more accurate about the bluegill being a "happy accident", the lake is being managed by pond and lake guru Bob Lusk, and he understood that there would be some giant bluegill. He made mention of it several times during the early stages of this lake's development. It was just everybody else that were so tickled by the emergence of this massive year class of 1.5 to 2.5 pound bluegill.

The largemouth are so far a "puny" four to seven pounds at the top end.

10-28-2009, 09:02 AM	#21 (permalink)
Jump n Fish Jump n Fish is dreamin of clear rivers and big spots Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Laurel, MS Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 613 Thanked 463 Times in 216 Posts	Sweet mother of Rodney Dangerfield, thats a giant gill!!! __________________ We accidentally replaced your heart with a baked potato. You have about three seconds to live.

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Shorty Shorty is itching for open water Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: on the water near Lincoln Posts: 2,305 Thanks: 1,291 Thanked 320 Times in 200 Posts	Very nice Bruce, OBG would be proud. __________________ Sometimes it's just fun to sit back and watch the circus.....

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fishinwithdad fishinwithdad is spring, spring fever... da- da- daaa!! Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,465 Thanks: 602 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	That is crazy big!! Thanks for posting it. __________________ "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

10-28-2009, 11:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
Fishingnerd33 Fishingnerd33 is waiting...ice rod in hand. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chadron, NE Posts: 1,578 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 281 Times in 157 Posts	That is a giant gill, one OBG would be darn proud of! __________________ 'The core of a man’s heart is undomesticated and that is good. "I am not alive in an office," as one Northface ad has it. "I am not alive in a taxi cab. I am not alive on a sidewalk." Amen to that. Their conclusion? "Never stop exploring." ' 'Wild at Heart'by John Eldredge Rest In Peace, OBG.

10-28-2009, 11:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
Dad O. Dad O. is Jobless Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Havasu City, Az. Posts: 1,204 Thanks: 6 Thanked 141 Times in 97 Posts	The Gills seem to weigh more per inch than Redear. __________________ Photo Album

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MA Machine MA Machine is Thawing his brain out 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lincoln NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 3,006 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 1,228 Times in 634 Posts	That's a beauty! Very nice dark color. __________________ The only 2 things keeping me from going pro are skill and luck.

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Aquaman Aquaman is hoping to someday live on the water's edge. 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 328 Thanked 414 Times in 117 Posts	From Dr. Pointy head... In Reply to your post #257448 Quote: Originally Posted by Dad O. The Gills seem to weigh more per inch than Redear. Yes, the standard weight equation for those two species reflect that bluegills weigh more per inch than redears. Bluegills are a little "fatter", "deeper". By the way, HOLY COW, Bruce. What a fish! Daryl B. P.S. Feel free to share this message with others if you wish. __________________ ...and BOOM goes the dynamite.

10-28-2009, 03:32 PM	#29 (permalink)
FishinForEyes FishinForEyes has no status. Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 77 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	I've heard about you and seen you in the paper for the wiper at Branched Oak. All I can say now is I am going to create a shrine to you because your a fishing GOD. I just wish I had the time to do what you do and get good at it. Research and understanding is what it takes but I just dont know where to find those resources. Keep up the good work though. I still aspire to be as good as the likes of you.

10-28-2009, 03:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
Frosch Frosch is ready to breath some salty air. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: omaha Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 1,804 Thanks: 366 Thanked 350 Times in 198 Posts Blog Entries: 1	WTG Bruce!!! You deserve it bud! Yanks in the World Series, 2lb gills on the line. Life is good. __________________ Lidičky já mám rád pivo!

10-28-2009, 03:50 PM	#31 (permalink)
Omaha Omaha is building a pond. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Omaha/Springfield, NE Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 788 Thanks: 332 Thanked 195 Times in 139 Posts	<---- Speechless. Those are incredible. Just...wow. You'll have to be more specific when it gets nearer to that article coming out.

10-28-2009, 05:30 PM	#32 (permalink)
Huskercat Huskercat has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 51 Thanks: 48 Thanked 25 Times in 17 Posts	WOW! Sadly, those gills are bigger than lots of the catfish I caught this year.

10-28-2009, 06:18 PM	#33 (permalink)
Hookem Hookem is thinking...bring on the hot weather..please no more snow and ice! Please! Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Plains of NE somewhere for now but who knows where next year..... Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 499 Thanks: 228 Thanked 129 Times in 60 Posts	Wow!! Never imagined one like that anywhere!! Gosh, I have kids in North Carolina so thanks for posting that pic as now I have a good excuse to head that way! Oops did I say that!! That size can do the darnest thing to a guy!! __________________ Dreaming is my reality...fishing my passion Look around, take it all in with a breath of fresh air when out in God's country and you will know what's really important in this world of ours...........

10-29-2009, 08:34 AM	#34 (permalink)
WiperD25 WiperD25 is Pumped up for open water!! Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln,Ne Posts: 380 Thanks: 268 Thanked 118 Times in 103 Posts	WOW! Gillzilla!! I knew he was real

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Aquaman Aquaman is hoping to someday live on the water's edge. 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 328 Thanked 414 Times in 117 Posts	Here's another one from the day before that was about 2-4 __________________ ...and BOOM goes the dynamite.

10-29-2009, 09:56 AM	#38 (permalink)
Alex T. Alex T. is kinda diggin' the brown stained waders Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: under the doors of a laydown blind Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 5,279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 598 Times in 396 Posts	cool. Would just hate to see a great fishery ruined. Alex

10-30-2009, 07:16 AM	#40 (permalink)
Aquaman Aquaman is hoping to someday live on the water's edge. 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 328 Thanked 414 Times in 117 Posts	Actually, to be more accurate about the bluegill being a "happy accident", the lake is being managed by pond and lake guru Bob Lusk, and he understood that there would be some giant bluegill. He made mention of it several times during the early stages of this lake's development. It was just everybody else that were so tickled by the emergence of this massive year class of 1.5 to 2.5 pound bluegill. The largemouth are so far a "puny" four to seven pounds at the top end. __________________ ...and BOOM goes the dynamite.

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