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John Sheehan
- 67, Male
- Ringwood, NJ
- United States
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John Sheehan's Discussions
Breeding color of Bluegills and other fish
Started May 13, 2016
http://beta.fishingnotes.com/
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sheehan Feb 5, 2016.
15 Fishing Goals
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sheehan Dec 30, 2014.
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Latest Activity
"Current lines of choice Suffix seige 6# test .Pline #4"
"I like to use a black Marker when using braid and color a 3 foot length.Not sure if I'll always do this as some conditions probably call for a flouro leader .I do have trouble bait casting braid at times but dont usually have problems with mono…"
Waywayslugpick
Sluggos in the opening of the pads/weeds are a go to summertime Lure .The rod in the pic is a broomstick .
Profile Information
- What date is Independence Day?
- July 4
- What type of animal is a bluegill?
- I live at Cupsaw lake and it has White and Yellow Perch, Large mouth Bass, Black Crappie,stocked Rainbow, Tiger and Brown Trout and occasional Brook Trout .Bluegill, Pumpkin seeds, BGXPS Hybrids and Yellow and Brown Bullheads and an occasional Chain Pickerel.I enjoy Freshwater multi-species fishing and occasional Salt Water inlet fishing for Fluke .
- What state are you from? This can help us get together for fishing trips!
- New Jersey
John Sheehan's Photos
Fishing from Shore
Added May 7, 2021 at 7:21am
Open Water 2021
Added March 21, 2021 at 7:10am 1 Comment
Ice Fishin' 2021
Added February 1, 2021 at 8:39am 1 Comment
Best Fish 2020
Added November 14, 2020 at 12:04pm
Gregs New Boat
Added November 3, 2020 at 10:12am 2 Comments
Dog Days of Summer into cold Water
Added August 13, 2020 at 6:03am
Fly Rod and UL Panfish 2020
Added July 2, 2020 at 8:43am
2020
Added March 16, 2020 at 9:31am
Best Fish 2019
Added December 8, 2019 at 7:51am 2 Comments
Mid- Late Summer- Fall
Added July 31, 2019 at 6:31am
Flyrod Gillin'
Added June 6, 2019 at 4:36pm 4 Comments
2019 Panfish Cupsaw
Added May 27, 2019 at 9:46am
John Sheehan's Blog
SPINNER RIGS FOR HARNESSING SHINERS , WORMS, SPOONS,SWIMBAITS,ETC.
SPINNER RIGS FOR HARNESSING SHINERS AND WORMS
CRAPPIE,YELLOW PERCH ,WHITE PERCH AND BLUEGILLS:
Greg Sheehan with one of Four Crappie between 12-14.5" he caught on a shiner harnessed on a Spinner Rig…
ContinuePosted on November 10, 2017 at 9:30am
Squirrel Tail Jigs
SQUIRREL TAIL JIGS
I have been fishing simple Squirrel Tail Jigs since November 2009 and although I haven't counted the number of fish they have caught ,let's just say scores of fish !August 2017 I fished them consistently and reawakened the realization of how well these little guys attract many species of Fish. Examples of a large variety of species have been caught on 1/8th ,16th and 32nd oz. Jigs .I tie them up usually with Black…
ContinuePosted on September 3, 2017 at 8:00am — 1 Comment
Cupsaw Lake Algae Treatment
Hi BBG friends . Here's what is going on at my Community Lake I fish often . Would like to hear views on this procedure . PROS /CONS? I am trying to get educated on the matter .Any help would be appreciated ! Below is the Cupsaw Lake bulletin regarding Algae treatment. Thanks ,John
Good morning!
The lake will be treated today this morning with copper and Pond Shade Aqua Blue. The treatment will begin in the deep area,…
Posted on August 2, 2017 at 6:30am — 4 Comments
Fishing Goals
Fishin' Goals
X 1)Catch fish every month of the year and archive with photos and calendars.
Bluegill ,Yellow Perch, Crappie and Largemouth Bass are achieved.
2)Catch Pickerel in December( x achieved Dec. 2014 Shepherds lake) , February and (March)* acheived March31 2016, 17" Pickerel still need February to complete the Pickerel calendar.
3) Catch First …
ContinuePosted on July 15, 2015 at 8:30am
Fish Kill @ Four Corners Pond ,Sterling Forest Watershed
Sunday ,I was up at Sterling Lake visitor Center talking with a ranger about the fish kill at Four corners Pond, which occurred in the spring of 2012 . I asked about the measures taken since the fish kill was reported and he said fines have been issued to Perfect Cut Tree service and the Mulch pile has been greatly reduced .Today, I confirmed for myself that the mulch piles are reduced…
Continue Posted on July 7, 2014 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments
John Sheehan's Videos
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Huge Dragon Fly
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Channel Cat Stridulation
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Comment Wall (225 comments)
- At 4:39pm on July 28, 2020,
Marvin Morgan said…
John, Thanks so much for the helpful info that you passed along to me....I appreciate your help. BBG...best folks/site out there!!!!
- At 2:45pm on February 24, 2020,
jim cosgrove said…
Here and there John.I think they are getting scarce due to inter breeding with other species,They still are pretty common on a lake i visit every spring 170 miles south.They are usually very deep and dont get very big but are stunning to look at.
- At 2:44pm on August 5, 2019,
Jeffrey D. Abney said…
Hey John I'm still working on my response to an earlier question you had on deep water techniques......thanks for your patience........
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Sunsets on the Sound Are Incredible…..July 2021
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Dead Calm Pasquotank River on This Morning…..7/24/2021
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Locating Bluegills in Summer
Do I go to the deep water, drop-offs, or look for down trees or weeds in shallow areas. I always…See More
"Made a first light fishing trip, surface temps still high 80s…still managed 85 gills and four small largemouth fanning shorelines"
Mind if I floss with your crab line!
"Thanks for the question Bruce…..Alligators were protected in Louisiana most of my childhood…"
Mind if I floss with your crab line!
"You just have to be aware of your surroundings, alligators have been protected in South Carolina…"
Cooper River Giant From A Few Summers Ago…….South Carolina
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Fourth of July Jimmies-2008
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