Thread: It Is Getting Good In My Neighborhood

The moon phase, water temperature and weather are finally setting up a good spawn for the Bluegill in Upper East Tennessee. I investigated a few beds and spawning areas this morning and they are starting to show up, and they are hungry! Armed with crickets and Trout Magnets, I put the St Croix Panfish Special to a good test. Several small whisker fish and Drum gave my braid a pull and the rod handled them nicely. Early on, the males were cruising the shallow grass lines in search of the ladies and some grub and I picked off a few keepers quickly. I checked four or five bedding spots, only to get one or two more keepers. I finally found an area holding some nice male keepers. They will definitely be bedding there next week, I relocated 5 nice ones and left them biting. I do not like to fish a bed out, but just catch 5-10 off an area then let it rest. Seems to have worked over the years as most of the areas I fish have produced many meals for many families. My take home reward was 17, and the size was about average, maybe a little on the small size, but the big boys will start showing up in better numbers as the moon fills. Bucket picture
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Two biggest boys of the morning
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My goal each season is 9in Gills, not today. Grab some crickets and get out there next week, it is just going to get better.


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Nice fish Stan. After this past Saturday, I have no fish, gill or crappie, left in my frozer. And the gills were the hit of the meal. I too can't wait for the chance to refill the box.