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04-21-2015, 08:03 AM
Thread: The perfect bluegill jighead?
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I think DBD is right on. Now, Since I think that...
I think DBD is right on. Now, Since I think that far more jigs are sold on customer eye appeal,I would like to see a little 1/80 oz jig head shaped like the design Crappie Pro uses for crappie jigs...
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04-21-2015, 05:09 AM
Thread: My First Buck Tails !!!
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When I trim buck or kip tail at the head I also...
When I trim buck or kip tail at the head I also use single edge blade. I have a piece of used 120 grit 1"wide sanding belt glued to a piece of 1"x2". I give the blade a strop once in a while and I...
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04-21-2015, 04:54 AM
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Prayers sent
Prayers sent
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04-20-2015, 06:37 PM
Thread: Fly box
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Nice idea. The waterproof feature will be nice in...
Nice idea. The waterproof feature will be nice in my float tube. I'll need to be careful not to return wet jigs to the dry box.
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04-19-2015, 09:56 AM
Thread: Low Limbs
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If the pond owner wouldn't get the britches in a...
If the pond owner wouldn't get the britches in a pinch over a little pruning I'd be doing it. Up In these parts would never bother a mulberry overhanging. That is a for certain hangout for a channel...
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04-19-2015, 05:29 AM
Thread: Relaxed bluegilling in Iowa
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That plate is 8 3/4" She turned it over because...
That plate is 8 3/4" She turned it over because the other side was green and had been used for the gourmet PBJ with cold milk chaser shore lunch we had just enjoyed. lol the largest couple were 11"...
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04-18-2015, 04:05 PM
Thread: Relaxed bluegilling in Iowa
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I have never caught a Red Ear from this small...
I have never caught a Red Ear from this small lake .
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04-18-2015, 12:25 PM
Thread: Relaxed bluegilling in Iowa
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Relaxed bluegilling in Iowa
I and my wife ventured over into Iowa for some bank Bluegill fishing e fished 3 different lakes and kept some from the last one. We found the bite at the very limt of our casts 1 1/2'to 3' deep. We...
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04-12-2015, 02:16 PM
Thread: Great Quick Outing 4/11/15
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Neat! Nice gills are easy win over bass that size,
Neat! Nice gills are easy win over bass that size,
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04-12-2015, 02:13 PM
Thread: Fun times and good eats!!!!
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Those look nice! Thanks for the picture
Those look nice! Thanks for the picture
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04-12-2015, 02:08 PM
Thread: Ethan's bearded chicken
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Good going Eathen!!! Sure like to see the next...
Good going Eathen!!! Sure like to see the next generation doing well.
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04-12-2015, 02:06 PM
Thread: Got it done in the rain
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Way To go!! Good job lad. Enjoy the hard earned...
Way To go!! Good job lad. Enjoy the hard earned feast
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04-03-2015, 07:21 AM
Thread: Illinois Pond Management
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Check out the pond boss magazine . There may be a...
Check out the pond boss magazine . There may be a forum of it online.I would give extra attention to creating good bluegill spawning areas and block access to them from both water and shore. Please...
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04-02-2015, 07:59 PM
Thread: What do you think....
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Those jigs sure look nice. Tastefully presented...
Those jigs sure look nice. Tastefully presented also.
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03-30-2015, 10:14 AM
Thread: Got a nice one today
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Always neat to get a nice one above the area...
Always neat to get a nice one above the area average. Congratulations!!!
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03-26-2015, 06:41 PM
Thread: Great colors and fun to catch
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Sounds like a great time . Was that a farm pond?
Sounds like a great time . Was that a farm pond?
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03-25-2015, 08:22 AM
Thread: First fish
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Now there are 2 happy kids .
Now there are 2 happy kids .
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03-17-2015, 08:38 PM
Thread: 50 Grand and still having fun
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Congratulations "G" .I always enjoy your posts
Congratulations "G" .I always enjoy your posts
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03-10-2015, 04:50 PM
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I try to be pretty open minded about others...
I try to be pretty open minded about others fishing outfits .but---I'll pass. lol I do hope you enjoy it though .
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02-25-2015, 10:12 PM
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Nice looking jig. Keep up the good work .
Nice looking jig. Keep up the good work .
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01-30-2015, 09:11 PM
Thread: Just Started Tying
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Very nice start. I have a Peak also and am fond...
Very nice start. I have a Peak also and am fond of it . I'm a little envious of your location for testing jigs on nice bluegill. lol
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01-10-2015, 02:10 PM
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This video is one of the best I have seen on...
This video is one of the best I have seen on bluegill fishing up close . That includes most all the ones that are nothing short of advertising spin.
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12-23-2014, 09:41 PM
Thread: Kayak Bluegills and Bass video
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Great job on the video. I sure enjoyed it. Not...
Great job on the video. I sure enjoyed it. Not to be pushy but more would be appreciated ,and show the jigs a bit. Thanks again .
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12-22-2014, 05:37 PM
Thread: Bluegill/redear guide
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A fishing trip to Kentucky Lake should turn out...
A fishing trip to Kentucky Lake should turn out to be a neat experience . I was there a lot of years back and we fished it without a guide. We had grand time and a guide for at least a day or 1/2 ...
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10-15-2014, 04:13 AM
Thread: Redear??
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The top picture is the same as the female Red...
The top picture is the same as the female Red Ears we get here in west Illinois. The females here have ear flaps ranging from orange to almost no color. The bottom one is also typical ,but of a bull...
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10-06-2014, 04:20 PM
Thread: First Post.
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You said first post so welcome to the forums from...
You said first post so welcome to the forums from western Illinois.
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09-20-2014, 04:41 AM
Thread: Good day at VFW Lake.
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Only in Tenn. would your VFW have their own lake....
Only in Tenn. would your VFW have their own lake. Cool!! Those fish would make for some fine eating.
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09-19-2014, 09:59 PM
Thread: Few Nice Gills 9-19-14
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Those look to be nice healthy thick sided gills. ...
Those look to be nice healthy thick sided gills. Nice pictures
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09-08-2014, 05:45 AM
Thread: Found a few on some public waters!
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Good job! Fishing with the kids are fun times.
Good job! Fishing with the kids are fun times.
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09-06-2014, 09:11 PM
Thread: Hot day on the strip pit .
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Hot day on the strip pit .
It was supposed to turn cooler so I went off to a lake I have access to that produces midsize gills. I took a B&M Sam's super sensitive 12'. It worked well for nice long casts from the steep banks. ...
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