"Fair" bluegill

Aquaman · 04-23-2008, 09:12 AM

This fish was brought up during an electrofishing excursion by a friend of mine. Note the copper band across the forehead. Hence the name "coppernose" bluegill.

OldBaldGuy · 04-23-2008, 09:16 AM

Either that guy's got tiny hands or that's one hell of a bluegill! Any "profile" photos?

**Mako** · 04-23-2008, 09:18 AM

Fair? I think that fish looks kind of ugly like that.

Nice gill! Did you catch it?

Aquaman · 04-23-2008, 09:31 AM

Here's the traditional view.

I wish I caught it, but it's an electrofishing beauty that a buddy of mine shocked up. Evidently there's others quite a bit better.

Shorty · 04-23-2008, 09:33 AM

Are these pellet fed?

Aquaman · 04-23-2008, 09:36 AM

I'll find out. I suspect so.

Shorty · 04-23-2008, 09:39 AM

If not, then that bad boy has been eating small fish instead of aquatic insects, that's one impressive bluegill.

hav2hunt · 04-23-2008, 09:48 AM

That is nice

!!!!

I hope to be catching some like that in the next couple of weeks!

Aquaman · 04-23-2008, 10:31 AM

Yes, this fish got big on high protein steelhead chow. He was probably pretty effective at natural foraging as well.

Fish On · 04-23-2008, 10:50 AM

WOW! Over 2 lbs?

OldBaldGuy · 04-23-2008, 10:54 AM

You don't see many genuine 11-inchers. Aren't they somethin'! The last one I saw was Frosch's monster last summer, which could have been mine except Frosch always takes the best spot!

Aquaman · 04-23-2008, 10:58 AM

That fish has the body condition to easily make two pounds, but it probably needs just a little more length. It wasn't officially weighed, but it is reasonable to peg it around 1 3/4.

Frosch · 04-23-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBaldGuy

The last one I saw was Frosch's monster last summer, which could have been mine except Frosch always takes the best spot!

That is an awesome gill.

BoB_25 · 04-23-2008, 02:30 PM

What a PIG!!!

vrentropy · 04-23-2008, 02:33 PM

THAT is a hog gill! I can't even imagine something quite that nice in something other than pictures.

south of 41 · 04-23-2008, 04:34 PM

this one look's like someone's Avatar

OldBaldGuy · 04-23-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by south of 41

this one look's like someone's Avatar

I looked different with hair.

cabbry · 04-23-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBaldGuy

I looked different with hair.

Funny you are still showing off the same fish.....is that the foam version or the more expensive cast model? It's holding up pretty good.

SKershaw · 04-24-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBaldGuy

I looked different with hair.

I had no idea they had color film back that far!

Chad · 04-26-2008, 08:19 AM

That is one outstanding fish, Aquaman!

04-23-2008, 09:12 AM	#1 (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	"Fair" bluegill This fish was brought up during an electrofishing excursion by a friend of mine. Note the copper band across the forehead. Hence the name "coppernose" bluegill. __________________ ...and BOOM goes the dynamite.

04-23-2008, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy OldBaldGuy is pleased to have "seen the elephant." Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 6,674 Thanks: 269 Thanked 524 Times in 317 Posts	Either that guy's got tiny hands or that's one hell of a bluegill! Any "profile" photos? __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

04-23-2008, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mako Mako is missing an old bald friend. Director Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A bit further south... Posts: 6,262 Thanks: 67 Thanked 447 Times in 300 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Fair? I think that fish looks kind of ugly like that. Nice gill! Did you catch it? __________________ Be rude to a bully and he'll beat you up. Be rude to a geek and your computer will never forgive you.

04-23-2008, 09:31 AM	#4 (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	Here's the traditional view. I wish I caught it, but it's an electrofishing beauty that a buddy of mine shocked up. Evidently there's others quite a bit better. __________________ ...and BOOM goes the dynamite.

04-23-2008, 09:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shorty Shorty is itching for open water Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: on the water near Lincoln Posts: 2,304 Thanks: 1,286 Thanked 319 Times in 199 Posts	Are these pellet fed? __________________ Sometimes it's just fun to sit back and watch the circus.....

04-23-2008, 09:36 AM	#6 (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	I'll find out. I suspect so. __________________ ...and BOOM goes the dynamite.

04-23-2008, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shorty Shorty is itching for open water Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: on the water near Lincoln Posts: 2,304 Thanks: 1,286 Thanked 319 Times in 199 Posts	If not, then that bad boy has been eating small fish instead of aquatic insects, that's one impressive bluegill. __________________ Sometimes it's just fun to sit back and watch the circus.....

04-23-2008, 09:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
hav2hunt hav2hunt is shed hunting 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Island Posts: 290 Thanks: 58 Thanked 217 Times in 67 Posts	That is nice!!!! I hope to be catching some like that in the next couple of weeks!

04-23-2008, 10:31 AM	#9 (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	Yes, this fish got big on high protein steelhead chow. He was probably pretty effective at natural foraging as well. __________________ ...and BOOM goes the dynamite.

04-23-2008, 10:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fish On Fish On is going metric. 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: next to the trolling rod Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 49 Thanked 277 Times in 182 Posts	WOW! Over 2 lbs? __________________ When you have the option, please buy American made. If it does not save your job, it might save mine.

04-23-2008, 10:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy OldBaldGuy is pleased to have "seen the elephant." Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 6,674 Thanks: 269 Thanked 524 Times in 317 Posts	You don't see many genuine 11-inchers. Aren't they somethin'! The last one I saw was Frosch's monster last summer, which could have been mine except Frosch always takes the best spot! __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

04-23-2008, 10:58 AM	#12 (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	That fish has the body condition to easily make two pounds, but it probably needs just a little more length. It wasn't officially weighed, but it is reasonable to peg it around 1 3/4. __________________ ...and BOOM goes the dynamite.

04-23-2008, 02:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
BoB_25 BoB_25 has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a Cornfield Posts: 2,452 Thanks: 141 Thanked 82 Times in 67 Posts	What a PIG!!!

04-23-2008, 02:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
vrentropy vrentropy is Internet Scouting. Where were you fishing again? Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dang Hot South (Houston) Posts: 1,105 Thanks: 224 Thanked 134 Times in 110 Posts	THAT is a hog gill! I can't even imagine something quite that nice in something other than pictures. __________________ ______________________ Don Rolfson "The problem with doing nothing is that it is so very hard to tell when you are done!" -- unknown "No grudge ever had a better nurse." -- Peace Like A River - Leif Enger

04-23-2008, 04:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
south of 41 south of 41 is sunning high on a hill Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: waist deep in big grass Posts: 3,019 Thanks: 55 Thanked 414 Times in 208 Posts	this one look's like someone's Avatar __________________ Soon after I embraced the sport of angling I became convinced that I should never be able to enjoy it if I had to rely on the cooperation of the fish." Eighty percent of success is showing up. RECOVERING NICOTINE ADDICT SINCE April 6th 2008

04-26-2008, 08:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
Chad Chad is finished with #1 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gone Fishin' Posts: 7,474 Thanks: 366 Thanked 466 Times in 208 Posts Blog Entries: 15	That is one outstanding fish, Aquaman! __________________

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