"Fair" bluegill

Aquaman · 04-23-2008, 11:12 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, 11:16 AM

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

**Mako** · 04-23-2008, 11:18 AM

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

Nice gill! Did you catch it?

Aquaman · 04-23-2008, 11:31 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, 11:33 AM

Are these pellet fed?

Aquaman · 04-23-2008, 11:36 AM

I'll find out. I suspect so.

Shorty · 04-23-2008, 11:39 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, 11:48 AM

That is nice

!!!!

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

Aquaman · 04-23-2008, 12:31 PM

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, 12:50 PM

WOW! Over 2 lbs?

OldBaldGuy · 04-23-2008, 12:54 PM

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, 12:58 PM

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, 01:33 PM

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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, 04:30 PM

What a PIG!!!

vrentropy · 04-23-2008, 04:33 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, 06:34 PM

this one look's like someone's Avatar

OldBaldGuy · 04-23-2008, 10:33 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, 11:41 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, 09:13 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, 10:19 AM

That is one outstanding fish, Aquaman!

04-23-2008, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Aquaman 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 833 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 7 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.

04-23-2008, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Posts: 5,318 Thanks: 43 Thanked 100 Times in 53 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, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mako Director Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A bit further south... Posts: 4,309 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Fair? I think that fish looks kind of ugly like that. Nice gill! Did you catch it? __________________ "Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut."

04-23-2008, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shorty Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: on the water near Lincoln Posts: 1,379 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Are these pellet fed? __________________ The best thing you can stock your tackle box with is confidence.

04-23-2008, 11:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shorty Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: on the water near Lincoln Posts: 1,379 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If not, then that bad boy has been eating small fish instead of aquatic insects, that's one impressive bluegill. __________________ The best thing you can stock your tackle box with is confidence.

04-23-2008, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Aquaman 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 833 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 7 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.

04-23-2008, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Aquaman 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 833 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	I'll find out. I suspect so.

04-23-2008, 11:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
hav2hunt 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Island Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That is nice!!!! I hope to be catching some like that in the next couple of weeks!

04-23-2008, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Aquaman 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 833 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Yes, this fish got big on high protein steelhead chow. He was probably pretty effective at natural foraging as well.

04-23-2008, 12:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fish On 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: next to the trolling rod Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 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, 12:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Posts: 5,318 Thanks: 43 Thanked 100 Times in 53 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, 12:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Aquaman 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 833 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 7 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.

04-23-2008, 04:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
BoB_25 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellevue NE Posts: 1,661 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	What a PIG!!! __________________ 2008's Total Catch: LMB:205 - SMB:83 - Wiper: 24 - Rock Bass: 6 - Yellow Bass: 9 - White Bass: 4 - Eye:9 - Sauger:7 - Saugeye: 12 - Crappie:71 - Perch:5 - White Perch:6 - Gill:47 - Cats:9 - Drum: 16 - Bull Frog: 1 2008 Hunting Pheasant: 8 - Chukar: 5 - Mallard: 2 - Green Wing Teal: 3 - Shovelers: 2 - Widgeon: 1 - WoodC: 1 - WT/Buck: 1 - WT/Doe: 1

04-23-2008, 04:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
vrentropy Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Outer Limits Posts: 564 Thanks: 28 Thanked 9 Times in 9 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, 06:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
south of 41 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sea monster Posts: 2,222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	this one look's like someone's Avatar __________________ The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth that it prevents you from achieving. Eighty percent of success is showing up. RECOVERING NICOTINE ADDICT SINCE April 6th 2008

04-26-2008, 10:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
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