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jim cosgrove commented on Jim Gronaw's photo

"Awesome Grandkids are the best..Got my grandson o a couple weeks ago and his first fish was fat 8" bluegill.He got 8 on his first outing.I think i was happier than he was.Now all he talks about is catfish ,he saw them at the aquarium and really…"

Jul 10

jim cosgrove commented on Jim Gronaw's photo

Personal Best Fly Rod Gill

"It really adds a new dimension to bluegill fishing.I dont recall you using a flyrod in past reports Jim.You sure do have some great places to fish."

Jul 10

jim cosgrove commented on Keith Ritter's photo

Tabbert Sinking Cricket

"those have been one of my favorite patterns from the house of Tabbert"

Jun 25

jim cosgrove commented on shooter's group FLY TYING & JIG TYING

"love to see some pics allan,I have lots of colors of sharpies and Bic makes some nice perma markers.i never seem to catch anything on olive patterns.black and brown seem to be the best"

Jun 25

jim cosgrove replied to tracy willis's discussion Fly rod recommendation?

"I would try the new eagle claw feather weigh at less than 30 bucks.I believe Wal Mart has them online.They have a 5/6 weight.It is a nice slow flexing action that is much easier to learn to cast with than graphite.I would buy the cheapest decent…"

May 8

jim cosgrove commented on DAVID L EITUTIS's photo

4/26 ANOTHER ONE

"Good to see u out fishing buddy.Got a few thursday and almost lost a whole fly line to a giant carp."

Apr 29

jim cosgrove replied to Allen Morgan's discussion Major changes for me..

"sorry to hear Allen,been there myself many years ago ,it will get better with time.A cliche i know but true.Hope the young man recovers."

Apr 22

jim cosgrove commented on John Sheehan's status

"Frozen smelt on a quick strike rig has always been a good choice for ice out pike in the great lakes region.Chicken liver is a well known bait for hybrid stripers in the Illinois cooling lakes.The thinking is shad get torn up in the turbines and the…"

Apr 6

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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!

At 9:00am on October 5, 2012, dick tabbert said…: Welcome Jim to Big Bluegill. I am also a member of Big Bluegill wanting to welcome you and to share some of what goes on here at the site. This is a site with loads of information where we can learn and enjoy in what we like doing best, fishing. In this site we have loads of information we can feed off of and share and learn and having a good time doing so. We have FORUMS, BLOGS, CHAT ROOM, SPECIAL GROUPS, VIDEO'S, and the best PHOTOES you can find anywhere on the internet. Feel free to jump in and investigate the site it is loaded with information and above all don't be afraid to participate we are all still in the learning process and improving and honing our skills making us better fishermen/fisherwoman and enjoying it all throughout the process.

What you personally may add my be that little extra something that we can put in our own little bag of tricks something we can use to make us better fisher people ourselves.

We are all about Bluegill, Big Bluegills ( Bluegills, Sunfishes, Red Ears, Brim family) but not to stop there you will read about many different species of fish even some you may not have known even existed in the Blue Gill world and forums with many picture to share, but our main goal is catching that ultimate giant Gill so we can meet that special goal and maybe some braggin rights along the way. Its just a good well rounded site with loads of information with good people a family atmosphere who don't mind sharing, we have loads of fun doing so which you will see.

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We have the best Photo's on the web some being so good you will be in aw and they are so addictive you'll keep coming back for more, there is truly some beautiful stuff there posted for our BBG family. We all love to share and share we do with some breath taking photo's. It will take you hours to see then all and you'll enjoy every minute of it..

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