Big fish thread

[sbcpower]

Those boys look to be having a big time. Congrats to 'em on the catch!

[Wadeblade]

gillchaser999,
Your fish looks to be a Gillcracker. Cross between a Bluegill and Shellcracker. I hear they can get pretty big!

Here's a pic of one my buddy caught. It doesn't have the red ear flap, but the top portion of the body has the markings of a Redear. The guys on **************** said it was a Gillcracker.

No matter what you call them....they're fun to catch and great to eat.

[T.C.]

caught this one last spring just never got around to showing it off i dont think. Measured 11".



Heres another 11 incher i got along with the 132 we found the same day.

[sbcpower]

Wade, tell me you put that beautiful fish on the wall... :D

Young gun...NICE! CAN I GO!

[Wadeblade]

Sorry sbcpower!
That fish did not go on the wall. My buddy's holding out for a BIGGER one.

Great catch "Southern Young Gun"! Where did those come from?

If anyone is looking for a taxidermist who does incredible work and will do a free replica of your actual fish......check out Tim Overbaugh's work. He does the best Crappie and Gills, etc. that I have ever seen.

Here's a pic of a 3+ lb. Crappie he did for a friend.

[T.C.]

I caught all the fish on Orange Lake down here in Florida. I wish that guy was closer, i catch a few 11" gills every year and would love a replica, have 2 16" black crappie in the freezer as well.

[jeepguyjames]

we chased some gills of size for the 1st time this past year....heres a few of our better ones.....was a fun new experience for us....looking forward to doing it again more this year....even considering a trip after some shellcrackers somewhere.....any way have a great one all, God blesss

[chaunc]

Here's an 11" shellcracker i caught last week at Ky lake.

[Wadeblade]

Chaunc,
How many did you catch? I'm headed down the 2nd week in May, which is typically a good time. Gonna fish Lake Barkley, which is next to KY Lake. Hoping to get into some good ones!

How was the Crappie fishing? I heard things are picking up down there, after a slow start to the season.

[deathb4disco]

Guys, lets keep this thread devoted to "big fish". Please address related issues with PM's or by starting a new thread.

Thanks.