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fishing on the 4th
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jim cosgrove commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo

Kept Me A 20 Crappie Limit….6/20/2022

"Great mess there Jeffrey.A lakein S IL is the only place i ever catch crappies in any quantity.I missed my trip this spring ending up in the hospital.Some past trips were 100 fish days between 2 of us.I rarely keep a fish by home as they are so…"

Jun 21

jim cosgrove commented on John Sheehan's photo

June Wacky Bass

"That is one of only 2 ways i fish for bass John.The wacky Senko and top water bass bugs.I caught 5 bass on 6 casts a week ago on the Senko.It seems such a goofy way to fish but it works and has accounted for a lot of bass for me the last few…"

Jun 21

jim cosgrove commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo

Beautiful 13” Class Tuxedo Black Crappie…….4/10/2022

"Nice Jeffrey,the spawn is in full swing by the way that guy looks.Where i go we catch mostly white's.When i used to go to Reelfoot Black crappies were dominant.We do have a subspecies in IL ,can't recall the name but kind of a dark spot or…"

Apr 11

jim cosgrove commented on John Sheehan's group Multi Panfish

"I know better John just haven't dealt with many bullheads lately.and when the kid yanked on the rod i was moreworried about the hook.We used to eat bullheads when i was a kid and yes they just love worms,we used to cut the worms into 1inch or…"

Apr 9

jim cosgrove commented on Mikey-D's photo

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"2 weeks i am heading to Southern IL for my annual crappie trip.We literally catch and mostly release 100s a day.All the big girls go back.We keep most fish 10 to 12.We usually get a few 16-18 inches or more every year ,they get their picture taken…"

Apr 9

jim cosgrove commented on John Sheehan's photo

Diurnal Feeding Brown Bullheads in Bloom

"Have been catching bullheads again the last couple years,i do not know why they kind of diappeared for a decade.Used to be the most common fish in most ponds.Caught a good one with one of the grandsons 3yo .He yanked on his pole while i was…"

Apr 9

jim cosgrove commented on John Sheehan's group Multi Panfish

"Good to see a few of the original members back again.I got 15 little gills playing with a 3wt and some new flies i am trying out at a little local pond yesterday.Like the blog David."

Mar 21

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At 10:30am on February 18, 2020, John Sheehan said…: Wish we had those beautiful Longears here in NJ Jim. You catch them in Illinois or do you have to go out of State?

At 10:07am on May 10, 2015, Christopher said…: Thanks Jim, I will try that and let ya know how it goes. Thanks for commenting back.

At 12:24pm on February 8, 2015, Keith Ritter said…: Sorry Jim I wasn't paying attention when you messaged me. Thanks for the compliment and the info about Wilkins.

At 5:31pm on October 4, 2014, dick tabbert said…: Welcome aboard Jim. I have semi modern electronics and I was stunned when I could see all the finder would do I just didn't know about. Hoping we can learn our machines find out exactly what they can do get out on the water and use all the function we have to there fullest potential.

At 6:38pm on March 9, 2014, Keith Ritter said…: Have some cob floats if you want a couple. I haven't fished with the gall floats yet, you could test one out. Send address and I'll get them in the mail.

At 3:13pm on December 6, 2013, Andy "Fillet em" Eitutis said…: Nice gill with the good looking bug!!!

At 5:09pm on November 29, 2013, Mark Sleeper said…: Hi Jim nice flies, can you add me as a friend Mark Sleeper

At 3:49am on November 19, 2013, David, aka, "McScruff" said…: Okay man. Thanks.

At 7:19pm on November 18, 2013, David, aka, "McScruff" said…: Hey Jim!

Thanks for the response. Sorry to hear you wont be able to tie up for the swap. But its good to have a job after all. Hope there isnt so much work that we don't hear from you.

My bet is there will be a New Year Swap, so standby. And, if you have the stuff for some more of those little Cosgrove Poppers of yours, I'd like to know about that.

Peace, brother.

At 8:12pm on November 12, 2013, David, aka, "McScruff" said…: Jim,

weve got a small fly swap going here at BBG and Id like you to join.

Its all detailed in a thread on the main forum.

Check it out!