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If you'd like to grow huge bluegills in Illinois or surrounding states contact Herman Brothers Pond Management
Visit our friends at Pond Boss forums. The world's best discussion forum on ponds and small lakes.
Read Pond Boss Magazine, with frequent articles about growing huge bluegill--big, BIG bluegill.
For growing giant bluegill check Purina website for Aquamax fish feed
Differentiating between male and female bluegill
Bluegill mounts by famed taxidermist Cecil Baird
Commonly asked questions on how aeration can affect your bluegill pond
Hybrid Bluegill, pictures and discussion
Midwest Pond Management "NEFGA"
Floating Islands for your monster bluegill pond
Condello Strain Bluegills
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Pond construction consulting
Troubleshooting for your trophy bluegill pond
Ray Scott's Lake Life Pump for keeping oxygen in your bluegill pond
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Bluegill on Wikipedia
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Clear Water

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Lure review

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foxy flag check

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State Bluegill Resources

Iowa DNR - bluegill
Texas Parks & Wildlife
North Carolina Bluegill
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Minnesota DNR Bluegill
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Missouri Bluegill
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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, 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! We especially like bluegill and/or redear sunfish videos.

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ZERO TOLERANCE 1 Reply

On Big Bluegill we have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy. If you make one post, or send one personal message toward the originators of this site, or any other member of Big Bluegill, that can even remotely b…

Started by Bruce Condello. Last reply by Bruce Condello Feb 16.

Big Bluegill Member Establishes State Record! 16 Replies

Well, I finally did it everybody...that is...I established a new state record for snow removal in Maryland in less than a week. The record is now is 50 inches! Wow! I never thought I'd get such an o…

Started by Jim Gronaw. Last reply by Howard Webster 11 hours ago.

State record 18 Replies

Ever went and looked at your states record fish and say to your self..... Ive caught and eat one bigger than that! OMG Its happened to me. I would love to nail the WRBB but as we all know I got a bet…

Started by Jeremy R. Mayo. Last reply by bluegillboogieman 22 hours ago.

Cooling Lakes About To Open ! 22 Replies

On March 1st, the first cooling lake in Illinois will open to fishing. All Winter I have been thinking about an article I read here (but can't find anymore) about spoon fishing for bluegills. I'm rea…

Tagged: cooling, lakes, Illinois, shore, bluegill

Started by Joe Hinton. Last reply by John wilkins 2 hours ago.

Very Cool Photo 8 Replies

This photo was taken in late January of 2010 by one of my fellow fishermen here in CT. We caught about 200 that day as a group. Most were released. Love the variety and the colors.

Started by Mike. Last reply by Jeff Soto Feb 3.

Do your homework before planning a trip!

Everyone,Thought I'd share some tips and suggestions for those of you planning trips to a new lake for the first time, or those of you wanting to try fishing for a new species. Since everyone on her…

Started by Greg Wade Feb 1.

fish mounts 28 Replies

I have a feeling this year were going to get a fish worthy of mounting! I myself have never mounted a fish. There is plenty of folks on here that have and that also do taxidermy. How bout some advice…

Started by Jeremy R. Mayo. Last reply by John wilkins Feb 4.

3 days on the ice 2 Replies

Fri. night came and went with nothing to show for eyes. Boone,Doug,Chris,Nick Mallard and myself hit a local lake for a quick shot at eyes only we did not get a fish. The next day we worked a tough b…

Started by CrappieKeith. Last reply by Jim Gronaw Jan 12.

Blog Posts

Playing the 2lb. card

Every so often I have a fishing trip that will remain in my memory for a long, long time. I can't say forever, as I haven't reached that stage in my life yet. I can remember unbelievable catch rate trips, first fish trips, and of course everyone remembers big fish trips. Today's trip doesn't fall into any of those trip types. In all actuality, the fishing was below average. The company however was top shelf material.

I was to meet an indivual I knew only through the www. world.

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Posted by Zig on March 8, 2010 at 8:07pm — 2 Comments

Team Zig unleashed

From my last entry, the area went through a high water period (a few days over flood stage). I did attempt a trip, as I figured I needed to fish in all conditions if I wanted to gain a true understanding of the waterway.

It was a bust.

Then we had snow...............record snowfall that kept us away from any fishing. When we did see a window, we took it. Following is how the few hours played out:

I really don't know what to report from the trip Z and I took to Sag

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Posted by Zig on February 26, 2010 at 9:00pm — 4 Comments

Blue Gills Sipping Food Videos- Learn How Fish Feed

Float Fishing Tactics & Rigs

the Floating Blog - information for fishing live bait using sensitive float fishing gear.

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Posted by John wilkins on February 9, 2010 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

A tribute to Mr. 2lbgill

Dear Mr. 2lbgill,

I just wanted to let you know that you are a huge inspiration for this site. I saw your website, www.2lbgil.com a while before this site existed and I remember thinking what a cool deal that it was that you took time to create such a nice p

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Posted by Bruce Condello on February 17, 2010 at 2:00pm — 9 Comments

Richmond Mill package deals

Thanks to strong demand for bluegill packages, Richmond Mill is creating some package deals for groups of four or more.

Without question, Richmond Mill is nirvana for big bluegill enthusiasts. Bluegill average over one pound, and two-pounders are possible for those with a lot of skill, and a little luck.

I've… Continue

Posted by Bruce Condello on February 3, 2010 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Bluegill Attack

Largemouth bass love small sunfish for dinner.

This is an 8-pound bass replica and 5.5-inch bluegill replica I've recently completed.

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Posted by Tim Overbaugh on January 9, 2010 at 10:38pm — 9 Comments

1947 World Record Bluegill

I wanted to find the biggest bluegill blank (an unfinished replica) I could find.
I ended up purchasing this blank that was listed as 16-inches, 4 5/8 pounds, 1947 world record bluegill....
This is what it looked like out of the box.

After examining it I determined it was molded from a skin mount and was prob… Continue

Posted by Tim Overbaugh on January 19, 2010 at 9:50pm — 14 Comments

Deep Creek Lake Jumbos

Well, I finally got to do a little ice fishing for some big yellow perch out in western Maryland at Deep Creek Lake. I stayed with my friend Ron and we fished 2 1/2 days on the lake and were joined the last half-day with our buddy Dan. I wish I could tell you that we murdered them, but the truth is that we worked very ha… Continue

Posted by Jim Gronaw on January 17, 2010 at 7:14pm — 5 Comments

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GillnBrian replied to Jeff Soto's discussion 'Favorite fishing lines'

after years of line twist with no REAL lasting solution I headed the advice from a local fishing forum and switched to crystal fireline. Once the stuff is fished with for a while it is WONDERFUL. I have noticed a huge difference in casting distance…

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GillnBrian replied to Trevor's discussion 'Power Nymphs'

absolutely one of my "go to" baits. maybee not so much for bluegill but I have yet to find a more effective multispecies plastic. I use these in just about every presentation but really love them slow trolled behind my kayak following a weed line.…

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Chris Salmon commented on Chris Salmon's photo '3/12 early AM'

slabs are just starting to bite in so cal

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Jimmy Walters replied to Sharon's discussion 'circle hooks'

If you want to go barbless (I usually do--it makes releasing easier), try pinching the barb down with a needle-nose plier. The barb might break off, or you can mash it down to the shank and have a practically barbless hook without weakening the shan…

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John Sheehan commented on Mike Penrose's photo 'Night Crappie'

Woah man thats a nice Crappie!!

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MISTA HUNTER commented on Mike Penrose's photo 'Night Crappie'

boi o boi o boi!!!

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John wilkins replied to Joe Hinton's discussion 'Cooling Lakes About To Open !'

Joe- I fished the same spot but about 30 yards down the rock dam. A lot of miniature catfish and a few gills. I also had a massive school of mini shiners in front of me. They were the things hitting your bait on the way down. I ended up hooking abo…

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Zack Thomasson I WeNt to Cabela's!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MISTA HUNTER commented on Bill "Musky" Modica's photo 'Shelley and I...Gill dinner'

mr. modica. i'm gearing up for the ice off. i'll be headin to madison. do u have any tips for early season gills and crappies?

5 hours ago

MISTA HUNTER lookin at the bro bug from northland. has anybody used any on wisconsin waters? if so how are they? im thinkin of loading up on the series.

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MISTA HUNTER commented on Chris Salmon's photo '3/12 early AM'

i dream about fish like that. nice catch!

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mike needles well i got to get out again, got 1 bass and two good gillz

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John Sheehan commented on Bruce Condello's group 'www.BigBullhead.com'

http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/yellow_bullhead.htm Yellow Bullheads spawn (breed) from May to early June. First, the male constructs a nest. It's usually a hollowed out area under some structure, such as an underwater stump. Next, the fem…

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John Sheehan commented on Bruce Condello's group 'www.BigBullhead.com'

Psst Howard !When do BHeads spawn? Dont forget to post your Bhead photos!I'll do the same.

7 hours ago

Joseph Torres commented on Magnolia Rick's video 'Incredible_Fishing_Video'

gotta wear a helmet when fishing for carp and kevlar vest! lol!

7 hours ago

Joseph Torres commented on Dave Lipps's blog post 'ESPN story'

big brother closing local fishing spots? i don't understand why they would do this...

7 hours ago

Joseph Torres commented on Tom S.'s photo 'cake'

awesome birthday cake! i wish i had a cake like that! have a luckly,unlucky belated 13th birthday!

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Howard Webster commented on Bruce Condello's group 'www.BigBullhead.com'

Shhhhh don't tell everyone but the bullheads are going to start biting in Vermont the ice is almost gone took a ride last evening and saw two bonefires where the ice has gone enough to get a hand line in the water. Its like a passage to spring aroun…

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Howard Webster commented on Tom S.'s photo 'cake'

That was a lot of work

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