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todd estabrook farm pond big crappies

yesterdayi fished a farm pond with a buddy it was 62 degrees and a front moving in today its high of 35 & 3-4 inches of snow. we caught 33 large blk crappies ranging from 1lb. to 2lbs. up to 16+ inches. now i got 2 wait for this front 2 be over b4 i can go again!! Continue

Added by todd estabrook on March 20, 2010 at 12:54pm — No Comments

Keith Hargrave Fri.3/19

My partner got an invite on a Pond for Crappie. 33 BIG Blacks, All pushing 1 3/4 lb. No pics,But I saw the Carcases. I had a good Fish for Gills on one of my spots, nice fish. But Toads invite and those Crappies I'm " Invyious " ! The pond owners a Basser. He lets them fish The Crappies cuz he can't keep off his Big Bass Spinner Baits........Wow Pond Management... U Lucky Dog Toad. Continue

Added by Keith Hargrave on March 19, 2010 at 7:21pm — No Comments

Jim Gronaw First Good Panfish Trip of the Year!

Okay, after a string of 65 degree days I thought it was about time to head out and see if the gills were biting in one of my local ponds, Heck, the ice was just off only 8 days ago, but the following weather has been way above normal. Could they be biting? Yesssss!

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Added by Jim Gronaw on March 18, 2010 at 7:35pm — 4 Comments

John Sheehan Green Sunfish and Warmouth's New Jerseys 'Potentially Dangerous' Sunfish

Hey People -Wanted to tell you all that the Green Sunfish and the Warmouth are both considered 'potentially dangerous' species in New Jersey.Was reading through the 2010 New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Digest and these two'criminals' were listed along with 8 others.According to the state because of their bigmouths they are too competitive to the other smaller mouthed native Sunfishes like Blue gills and Sunfish.The state wants anglers to kill these fish and send specimens into their departm… Continue

Added by John Sheehan on March 17, 2010 at 7:00am — 7 Comments

John Sheehan Bruce Condello is the Man!

Here's a place to post photos of Fish caught with Bruce Condello.Hope this take's off 'cause I never fished with him but wish that I have . Continue

Added by John Sheehan on March 16, 2010 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Scott Ferguson White bass time

I went out and caught some whites yesterday below clearwater. It was fast and furiuos for a little while. My first 6 casts i had 4 on the stringer. Continue

Added by Scott Ferguson on March 13, 2010 at 5:41pm — 4 Comments

Tobias Jackson Jr. white bass action

went fishin' today did ok I only caught two white bass on some roadrunners off in a creek out from the main river the fish were in that pre-spawn mode which was kind of surprisin' considerin' how cold it still was and how fat they were for there size. but it was worth lossin' a couple of jigs and hangin' up some times. but they were hugged to the bottom of the creek and they were at the openin' of the creek, I think they were followin' them shads around and the water in the creek was obviousl

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Added by Tobias Jackson Jr. on March 13, 2010 at 5:14pm — No Comments

Greg McWilliams Quest, With a little help from my Friends

This quest began with Tommy Winton, of Florida. He was posting pictures of MASS QUANTITIES of Blue Gill and Red Ears. The picture that got the ball rolling was his picture titled "86 Gill and Shells". Reading thru the comment found out he had caught them on crickets fished in 12" of water on bottom. One of Tommy's quotes is " If they not hitting CRICKET they are not going to touch anything!"

I am a flyrodder so live bait is not an option and began working on a sinking cricket pattern.

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Added by Greg McWilliams on March 11, 2010 at 8:46am — 21 Comments

Dave Lipps ESPN story

as any of you seen this link on what may take place with our fishing sites ??

more government influence in our life..!!!

take a read...your thoughts on this welcome....

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/saltwater/news/story?id=4975762

Dave

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Added by Dave Lipps on March 10, 2010 at 9:00am — 6 Comments

Zig 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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Added by Zig on March 8, 2010 at 8:07pm — 3 Comments

Zig We got fed up!!

There are so many trips that I run into an individual who looks down their nose and says, "Yeah, I like fishing for bluegill too when nothing else is biting."

Today, I was just waiting for that person to come along. I needed their help - badly. I needed someone, who believes that bluegill are so easy to catch, that pretty much anything will do.

It didn't.

It doesn't.

I spent so much time simply trying to figure out what I needed to do and how I needed to do

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Added by Zig on March 6, 2010 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

Jared Thrasher Lake Pawhuska, Saturday March 6th 2010

Launched at 11:00 am and fished around the north end of the lake for a couple of hours, thinking the water would be warmer on that side. Didn't catch anything so i fought the wind with the trolling motor all the way back up to the 3rd buoy on the west side arriving at about 2:00 pm. Was fishing a nightcrawler piece on a dropshot rig about 10" off bottom and within 10 minutes had 6 redear and 1 nice bluegill, then they just shut off. Couldnt locate any more anywhere for the next 3 hours, ended up… Continue

Added by Jared Thrasher on March 6, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Zack Thomasson i think im going crazy!

This year holds our towns record snowfall already! And the biggest storm yet to come! i cant deal with it. But theres one goood thing Cabelas is having a huge sale! All rapala baits 25% off and baseball season is coming up. i havent been fishing since Novenmber and i got skunked so if anyone has good winter tips please help. Such as baits, techniques, and the places in a lake to fish in general.

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Added by Zack Thomasson on March 4, 2010 at 1:16pm — 1 Comment

KEN BROCK THE FISH DENTIST BOAT SEAT

I will post a picture in a couple of weeks. My first trip out. Does anyone know where a guy can purchase a frame that 2 seats can be mounted on. This so 2 guys can set in front for spider rigging? I sure won't put casters on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Continue

Added by KEN BROCK THE FISH DENTIST on March 2, 2010 at 4:45pm — No Comments

KEN BROCK THE FISH DENTIST boat seat

I just mounted a boat seat on a base from an old office chair , with wheels. I hope I will like my idea. That will let me more mobile in the front of the boat. Who says you have to fish from one spot. I need a little exercise.

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Added by KEN BROCK THE FISH DENTIST on March 2, 2010 at 1:43pm — 4 Comments

Andre Sturkey Bassmaster Classic

I just finished watching the Bassmaster Classic for the fifth time. I thought the new TV graphics and lures being displayed were cool and informative. I felt some serious pain for Jeff Kriet though! Man it had to hurt being beat again by Kevin VanDam. It seems like KVD is in the head of every pro angler on the circuit and I can’t blame them. The man is an impressive power fi

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Added by Andre Sturkey on February 27, 2010 at 7:35pm — No Comments

Zig An Afternoon of Firsts

Location: Susquehanna River/Saginaw area
Time: 11:30am - 3:50pm
Water Temp: N/A
Air Temp: 34-39

River Stage: 4.23-4.22
Bait: 1/64oz. jig heads tipped w/maggots
1/64oz. jig heads w/ Maki Maki
1/64oz. jig head w/ Maki Stoni

1/64oz. jig head w/ Maki Draggi
Presentation(s): Cast and retrieve
vertical float/drift
Fish:

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Added by Zig on February 27, 2010 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Zig Pluggin' away

This week's challenge is in the title.

Goals: - handle 10 bluegill.

Limitations: (Self inflicted)
- fish with only micro plugs


The list is extremely short in detail this week. What it lacks in entry, it makes up for with difficulty. I'm leaving the jigs, plastics, and enhancements at home. I'm going armed with simple different sizes, styles, and weights of small crankbaits (plugs).
There's a few reasons for this:
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Added by Zig on February 26, 2010 at 9:01pm — 3 Comments

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

Zig "You obviously didn't read the signs"

Location: Susquehanna River/Saginaw area
Time: 7:03am- 11:19am
Water Temp: N/A
Air Temp: 36-48
Bait: 1/80oz. twister(s)
Presentation(s): Cast and retrieve
Fish: You're gonna have to read it this week


The plan began right on schedule. I was setting the truck alar… Continue

Added by Zig on February 26, 2010 at 8:52pm — 1 Comment

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Magnolia Rick commented on Magnolia Rick's group 'Your Pond'
ok going over my plans for my pond and because the kids will be fishing alot I'm think about setting my pond for big gills I'll take all the bass out over 16" long 2.5 pounds I'll take all the gills 10" and small 1 pounds . But leave real little one…
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Josh Milczski (Omaha) commented on Josh Holley's photo 'IMG_2577'
Looks like a fun time Josh. Nice stringer.
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Greg McWilliams replied to Josh Holley's discussion 'great day fishing'
The smiles tell it all nice mess. on CRICKET's eh.
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Magnolia Rick commented on Magnolia Rick's photo '017'
I thought I read that the gills will spawn when they get about 6" every full moon when water temp gets above 65 degrees. Is this right?
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Walt Foreman commented on Magnolia Rick's photo '017'
I can usually tell a male from a female in pure-strain bluegill, but I'm not as confident in judging hybrids; the majority of them are normally male. The yellow on the fins gives away that it's a hybrid, along with the blue on the body.
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Boats
What type of boats do yall use. Jon boats, canoes, kayaks, what's your favorites?
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great day fishing
hey guys went fishing yesterday and had a great time. the water was muddy so it wasnt the best. caught about 20 fish with my nieces. used live crickets but caught the most and biggest fish on the soft plastic lure i make which looks like a cricket.…
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Magnolia Rick commented on Jim Gronaw's blog post 'First Good Panfish Trip of the Year!'
sound like a good day fishing Any day fishing is a good dad. Nice fish Jim
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Greg McWilliams commented on John Sheehan's photo '100_0389'
John , You have open water, are you glad? You did well on ice but isn't it nice not to have so many clothes on? Keep photos coming!!!
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Greg McWilliams commented on Jim Gronaw's blog post 'First Good Panfish Trip of the Year!'
Jim, You da MAN. Good to see you are in fish again. Keep em coming.!!!!!
6 hours ago
Greg McWilliams commented on Zack Thomasson's group 'bluegill fly tying'
Steve, When it is a good popper , it deserves 2 postings. If you use the smaller foam and do it in black, when the dragon flies are buzzing the water it is a great go to fly!!
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Sharon commented on Steve Miller's album 'My fly's'
I caught a bg yesterday on one, good to know that about cf, as I don't want to catch one of those. They may go back and hibernate some more due to the snow coming
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Steve Miller commented on Zack Thomasson's group 'bluegill fly tying'
Aright Goofy has been put on the back burner for now I also just notice I posted the same popper twice stupid me
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Steve Miller commented on Greg McWilliams's photo 'First day of spring'
Greg you answered my question before I could ask it
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Greg McWilliams commented on Greg McWilliams's photo 'First day of spring'
Rick ain't spring great. lol
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Magnolia Rick commented on Greg McWilliams's photo 'First day of spring'
roflmao ya I hear you. Fished yesterday out at the pond till 8:00PM with out a shirt. 35 degress today.
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