Day of the Bluegill 4/23/13 (Pics Included)

I continued on my mission for an 11" bluegill today....ended up with 11 bass & 13 gills...biggest gill was 10 1/4"...one of my biggest yet....the Rebel Crickpopper is a wicked little lure...I also had a monster carp rise up like a freakin' submarine and try to take that popper....he missed it...that would've been interesting...these big gills are a blast on a light action combo....the carp would've been another story....good fishin fellas....

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Some really nice bluegills & it looks like a couple of shellcracker (not sure) Would love to see a picture of Rebel Crickhopper and describe how you were fishing it. What was the water temp? You may be farther south than some of us and are getting into some bluegill action a little earlier.

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Originally Posted by Bronson

Some really nice bluegills & it looks like a couple of shellcracker (not sure) Would love to see a picture of Rebel Crickhopper and describe how you were fishing it. What was the water temp? You may be farther south than some of us and are getting into some bluegill action a little earlier.

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Here's a link to the lure....I varied the retrieve according to ow they were hitting it....not sure of the temps...pretty warm...

I'm thinking that bottom pictured fish may have a little redear in it...

Great report

no link in your post ?? nice fish for sure.

Nice gills

For those wanting a link to the lure Here ya go:

Cabela's: Rebel® Crickhopper – 1-1/2"

Yea, I forgot to add the link....my bad...thanks killum for takin up my slack there....

The 2nd pic and the bottom pic are bluegill x redear cross....I'll take 'em all day long...

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Yea, I forgot to add the link....my bad...thanks killum for takin up my slack there....

The 2nd pic and the bottom pic are bluegill x redear cross....I'll take 'em all day long...

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Glad to help but woulda rather been haulin those hogs in! thanks for the show!

Those are some good eating 'Gills. Congrats.

Some good ones for sure

I think he was using this one:
Rebel Crickhopper Popper - Fire Tiger

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I was just curious as to what kind of line and rig you were using the crick-hopper with? I have one and those are super light and was kinda a pain to toss for me.

Looks like a lot of fun!

Nice fish I love big gills and rebals crickhoppers are a fun little lure ive even caught trout on them hope you get your 11" gill good luck

Excellent Report:ThumbsUp Some fantastic eating for sure.

Peace and Tight Lines

CS

The color on those is great this time of year!

What kind of light tackle do you use to cast the crickhopper? I have one myself and I've tried tossing it out, but it's so light I can get it to where I want it. I thought about adding a tiny weight to it, but I figure that would throw off the really nice waddle of the lure. Any suggestions?

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Originally Posted by SlabHunters

What kind of light tackle do you use to cast the crickhopper? I have one myself and I've tried tossing it out, but it's so light I can get it to where I want it. I thought about adding a tiny weight to it, but I figure that would throw off the really nice waddle of the lure. Any suggestions?

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I use a light action rod with 6lb line...I still give it a firm snap when casting....you're not going to be able to get a 100ft cast or nothing like when using a heavy bass lure but I can get maybe 30-40ft.....

Well, I picked up some 6lb line, but I don't think I have a light action rod, most of mine are medium action. I'll have to look into the other rods. Thanks for the info!

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Originally Posted by SlabHunters

Well, I picked up some 6lb line, but I don't think I have a light action rod, most of mine are medium action. I'll have to look into the other rods. Thanks for the info!

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Also, of course I use a smaller light reel to match the rod....good luck