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Sooo busted - was supposed to be checking if Noel gassed up the boat. He did. Had to try out the gas to make sure it was right... Don't know how the gear got on the boat... And I heard they didn't even have crickets at the bait store.
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Trick Hunter (Pro Marine) Mebaru 76L rod & Smoke PT 15 reel, 2lb XXX izorline 1/48th Chub Belly Spin #6 lil Nasty hook - tipped with a meal worm
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That’s a whopper good job
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Good gracious what a pig. I bet those things fight like no tomorrow. Do you cast and reel, or troll?
That Bluegill is UNREAL. Are you sure there are not steroids in the water out there? The SNL skit of “We are going to Pump You Up” comes to mind. I looked up the CA state record and it is almost 4 pounds, just crazy!! I really hope you catch the next record in that lake and post it here first.
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Thnx for the comments guys
FF - Back to the deep slow troll - fall feed frenzy.
She's still in the pond Stan. Imagine this one in the spring - could push 3 - with eggs and a full belly....
Wow, beautiful fish!!
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That’s a bonafide stud!! I’m not getting out much yet and I can always count on you to raise my spirits. Thanks Sonny.
Thnx guys
Enjoying the colors on this one
wow!!! congrats
Dang sonny why ya still messing round with the little fellows lol great fish as always, enjoy seeing them at least.
Wow! That’s a monster! I didn’t understand anything about the rod and reel, but reasonably certain it ain’t a Zebco!:RoflKeep these awesome reports coming!
Just stumbling around picking up acorns Tim.
ETF - Quantum makes the Smoke PT15, one of my favorite reels.
WOW!!! Good grief, what a hog, Sonny!!! You are blessed, my friend.
Great fish.
Regards
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Those have to be so much fun to catch on light tackle. A real nice fish thanks.
Thnkx again guys
Wow !! Huge and colorful.
thnx Jim
one of them will feed a family of 5 …...just saying
KABOOM
WOW! Not much else to say!
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Matt - Can LP CNBGs be mutants - not pure strain Coppernose? Is it possible for different parts of the lake to have sub species?
I don’t know about mutants but they could have superior genes that allow them to get to huge sizes. I’m guessing that the fairly moderate climate allows them to grow year around and they have a plentiful food source, and that is why they get so big. Lakes can also have genetically distinct sub-populations of species of fish. The sub-populations May mix during parts of the year but during the spring they go back to their different spawning grounds. Hope this answers your questions a little.Quote:
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The low fishing pressure has to help, also. Some of my local lakes used to produce nice fish, but the never-ending fishing pressure has left them a shadow of what they once were.Quote:
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I think LedHed throws back most (if not all) of the big gills. In most of the country, they'd get thrown in the frying pan.
thnx Matt
"Lakes can also have genetically distinct sub-populations of species of fish." I'm sure that's what I see. I'm wondering if there is pure strain Coppernose left in LP.
Can all hybrids male/female breed?
I release about 98% of the fish I catch dbd. Keep some (mostly for friends) 8" to 9" - easiest to fillet and best tasting. 10"+ and females with eggs are released. Certain areas of this lake get pounded during the spawn. Fortunately they can't find them all - especially the big girls...
FYI LedHed, you're becoming fairly famous in north AL. I think I've shown about 1000 people the 2# bluegill in this thread. LOL
LOL FF
this year has been exceptional for the bigger fish
All hybrid males and females in the sunfish family can reproduce. Other hybrid species, like Hybrid Striped Bass, have a much tougher time reproducing, not because they can’t buy because their eggs take on the characteristics of one of the parents (Striped Bass eggs need to free float for miles to be viable). I’m sure there are other examples like this that I can’t think of right now.Quote:
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