Doesn’t get much better than that. You are a true sportsman. Our public lakes in Illinois are pretty much full of 5 and 6 inch gills and crappie. The public needs to be better educated so thank you for using this platform to help get the message across.
So impressive! Great video and I love the message of being responsible with those trophies! Giant gills should be treated with the same respect as other species!
Great Video as are all of yours. Thanks for taking the time to make and share them. This one brought back memories. I was born and raised in NYC and pretty much over the years fished much of N.Y state. However, in the late 70's I had mover to NJ. While working for the RR a conversation came up concerning fishing. When I told them about the size of the sunfish in some of the NYS reservoirs, one of them told me about GIANT SUNFISH in a gravel pit that just happened to be adjacent to the RR. When I had the opportunity to finally fish it, I was targeting Bass using minnows. I however caught TWO Bluegill males one being 10- 3/4 " the other being11-1/2". I frankly never previously saw bluegills with those dimensions. They were LITERALLY as big as coffee saucers.
I thought I was subscribed. I live over in Hillsdale, MI. My kid has caught (2) 12" Bluegills on the same day. I haven't caught any that big yet but I keep trying. My 2 biggest came on the same day they were 11 1/2 inches. I caught them both trying to Lindy rig walleye on a Lake up in Genessee county MI.
When I fish for bluegill im usually using 1 or 2 Lb fish line. I set the drag kinda lite and let them tire themselves out. When I tell you its fun on lite line the smile it brings and the excitement I just can't get enough. 6 Lb is good when im fishing for multiple species but I typically fish for bluegill, and shellcrackers only. I typically catch bluegill an shell cracker anywhere from 9 to 13 inches but I would love to hook into some bigger ones someday.
I know where there like this but it's a private lake. I had a friend that lived on the lake and I got to go fishing there, I waded the shore line and used my #4 fly rod with floating line and tippett with XT 6 lb test line and a small popper,was a great time I kept 12 of them and enjoyed catching bluegills and letting them go.
Things would be fun on flyrod ... My uncle and cousin found huge gills like that on northern lake they have cabin on. They spent all week taking them off the beds . Then we're surprised next year and years after was no gills on the beds . Lake doesn't have much cover just chucked full of smelt pike and walleye .. had big gills
When you show up on Lobdell Lake in Michigan, because of the Zebra Mussels, it is Gin clear. As soon as motors and Jet Skis start the entire lake turns cloudy.
My buddy has access to a private lake here in Northeast Ohio. For whatever reason it's not like it was a few years ago despite the lack of fishing pressure, there used to be absolutely insane crappie. You'd have to catch a 15 incher elsewhere and it MIGHT weigh what a 12 incher here would....and I got some pushing 16. My grandparents live on a lake where I've gotten 17s and heard of bigger but didn't have the thickness of the ones at my friend's lake. Which I'm grateful for in a way, the fish at his lake were too thick and mushy even in cold water. . But despite the crappie not being as good the last several years, the bass are ridiculous. In northeast Ohio 5 pound bass are a rarity. We caught 6 and all were over 5 one early spring day. I just wish I knew for sure what caused this and why the crappie aren't as massive anymore. For one it's an ancient lake, it's deep for it's size with the max depth around 60 feet for just a few acres, created by the local glaciers from the last ice age
@@330Maniac I have always admired your State because it has so many lakes. Considering how large Texas is, I have never understood why the State of Texas does not build a lot more lakes. Besides fishing & recreation... it would be smart to do for the water source. You are very blessed to live where you can go fishing in such a place. Thank you for replying. U.S. Army, (ret)
I love bank fishing as well but we only have good bank fishing in the spring. Then all the shorelines get plugged up with weeds and the fishing goes dead until the following spring.
Great vid! Sorry if I missed it, but what time of day were you fishing? And what are best/worst times of day to fish for bluegill at the moment in the season?
@@330Maniac That and once they're big enough to be top bull their incentive to grow is gone - they spend all their energy fighting and defending nests. If 7" is big enough to be the big bull that breeds they will cap out around that point.
Fishing, catching fish and keeping nothing at all is equated to going hunting using blanks in your rifle. You are spending a lot of money but getting nothing back from your investment, except knowing that you can catch fish. Totally pointless.
Doesn’t get much better than that. You are a true sportsman. Our public lakes in Illinois are pretty much full of 5 and 6 inch gills and crappie. The public needs to be better educated so thank you for using this platform to help get the message across.
So impressive! Great video and I love the message of being responsible with those trophies! Giant gills should be treated with the same respect as other species!
Giant Gill's belong in hot grease
Great Video as are all of yours. Thanks for taking the time to make and share them. This one brought back memories. I was born and raised in NYC and pretty much over the years fished much of N.Y state. However, in the late 70's I had mover to NJ. While working for the RR a conversation came up concerning fishing. When I told them about the size of the sunfish in some of the NYS reservoirs, one of them told me about GIANT SUNFISH in a gravel pit that just happened to be adjacent to the RR. When I had the opportunity to finally fish it, I was targeting Bass using minnows. I however caught TWO Bluegill males one being 10- 3/4 " the other being11-1/2". I frankly never previously saw bluegills with those dimensions. They were LITERALLY as big as coffee saucers.
Great Video! Love seeing these giant BLUEGILLS! TIGHT LINES 🐟
Good afternoon from Philippines. I always enjoy your video. Keep safe and God bless always ⛵⛵🐟
Last fall, my sister caught an 11 inch bluegill in the backwaters off of the lower Wisconsin River! A Beast!
Got an 11.5” last ice season, my biggest. What a spectacular specimen. Congratulations!
That’s a special place for sure! Protect it like crazy, slobs will ruin it in under a year.
Those were some of the nicest bluegills that I've ever seen in my life!
Big gills for anywhere in the Country for sure!!!!!
I thought I was subscribed. I live over in Hillsdale, MI. My kid has caught (2) 12" Bluegills on the same day. I haven't caught any that big yet but I keep trying. My 2 biggest came on the same day they were 11 1/2 inches. I caught them both trying to Lindy rig walleye on a Lake up in Genessee county MI.
Man! I've commented twice 😂Those chunks deserve to be put back! Nice! Very nice!👍
Not a boat in sight, this video cheers me up
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen bluegill so full. Such a rarity
When I fish for bluegill im usually using 1 or 2 Lb fish line. I set the drag kinda lite and let them tire themselves out. When I tell you its fun on lite line the smile it brings and the excitement I just can't get enough. 6 Lb is good when im fishing for multiple species but I typically fish for bluegill, and shellcrackers only. I typically catch bluegill an shell cracker anywhere from 9 to 13 inches but I would love to hook into some bigger ones someday.
I know where there like this but it's a private lake. I had a friend that lived on the lake and I got to go fishing there, I waded the shore line and used my #4 fly rod with floating line and tippett with XT 6 lb test line and a small popper,was a great time I kept 12 of them and enjoyed catching bluegills and letting them go.
Amazing catch a 4 pound bluegill
U got me itching scott. Im gonna be about a mile east of Max, Mn at the end of the month. Im hoping to find some good walleyes, crappies, and gills
I really like your videos I haven’t fished Sunny’s of that caliber in a number of years now they are a blast
Wow, those are some big bluegills/sunnies! Must have fast food restaurants in that lake. 😂
You scare me a bit just grabbing the line and SLANGING them in like that lol Trapper you live life on the edge!
The Bluegill Genes of the Gods 🙌🏼🐠
I know exactly what lake that is! Thank you for throwing those hogs back.. I am hoping to get a 12 incher out there someday! Love the vids 👍
Putting back breeders that are that big will help accomplish that
It might be heresy to ask, but what lake is it?
I don't give out lake names, I'm sorry. Nobody knows about this lake
@@330Maniac Fair enough.
If you notice that the Burch trees are in the area and dark shore lines where the big ones are.
Things would be fun on flyrod ... My uncle and cousin found huge gills like that on northern lake they have cabin on. They spent all week taking them off the beds . Then we're surprised next year and years after was no gills on the beds . Lake doesn't have much cover just chucked full of smelt pike and walleye .. had big gills
I wonder why those huge ‘Gills disappeared! Laughing!
Awesome video! Nice job on the catch and release! 😀
Love your videos, man! Some huge slabs!!!
I know a couple spots in Michigan similar, not near the metro areas. Keep them under your hat!!!! The wrong people will unfortunately take too many
Yes definetely! i'm lucky enough they have added slot limits to some of these lakes limiting people to only 10 fish a day and some lakes only 5 gills
Here too!
So northern MN, ufta !! Awesome fish and unbelievably beautiful lake. I'm going to find you someday!! LOL keep up the great videos.
Must be nice to have a whole lake to yourself. As soon as I put the trolling motor down there are 20 boats and 50 jet skis flying everywhere
I look for lakes that don't have a million houses on them
When you show up on Lobdell Lake in Michigan, because of the Zebra Mussels, it is Gin clear.
As soon as motors and Jet Skis start the entire lake turns cloudy.
Fly rod is a lot more fun to catch on a popper!! 🐟
Those gills are huge
What a great video of some giants blue gills. Are you fishing a lake or a pond? Nice 👍
They are on a small lake
Bluegills that big. Bass and catfish bet are huge too.
What an incredible lake for big ol’ wrinkles nose thanks for take us but I want to feel that tug.
Liked that you measured and weighed some!
What body of water are you fishing? Absolutely beautiful fish!!
It's a local lake. Thanks!!
My buddy has access to a private lake here in Northeast Ohio. For whatever reason it's not like it was a few years ago despite the lack of fishing pressure, there used to be absolutely insane crappie. You'd have to catch a 15 incher elsewhere and it MIGHT weigh what a 12 incher here would....and I got some pushing 16. My grandparents live on a lake where I've gotten 17s and heard of bigger but didn't have the thickness of the ones at my friend's lake. Which I'm grateful for in a way, the fish at his lake were too thick and mushy even in cold water. . But despite the crappie not being as good the last several years, the bass are ridiculous. In northeast Ohio 5 pound bass are a rarity. We caught 6 and all were over 5 one early spring day. I just wish I knew for sure what caused this and why the crappie aren't as massive anymore. For one it's an ancient lake, it's deep for it's size with the max depth around 60 feet for just a few acres, created by the local glaciers from the last ice age
Wow, that looks like fun
Nice Bullgills!!!
Good lord. So awesome dude.
Nice fish great video
How do you locate places like this to go fishing and get permission to fish there? I live in Texas.
These are all public lakes and anyone can fish them. We have over 10,000 lakes here you can fish
@@330Maniac I have always admired your State because it has so many lakes. Considering how large Texas is, I have never understood why the State of Texas does not build a lot more lakes. Besides fishing & recreation... it would be smart to do for the water source. You are very blessed to live where you can go fishing in such a place. Thank you for replying. U.S. Army, (ret)
Solid slabs there
Awesome
I'm jealous of you, but I will be getting out next week on a few small deep lakes around my area of northern Wisconsin
Nice camera footage slabs. No shellcracker
We don't have shell crackers up north here
Ok
That female was a mega 🏈!
Try to find them in the winter months, so frickin hard to find.
For me I like bank fishing no boat or kayak, so what can I do? love all bank fishing videos. Fish On
I love bank fishing as well but we only have good bank fishing in the spring. Then all the shorelines get plugged up with weeds and the fishing goes dead until the following spring.
Huge bluegill
Great vid! Sorry if I missed it, but what time of day were you fishing? And what are best/worst times of day to fish for bluegill at the moment in the season?
Holy Buckets ........
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How to find these ponds!? Not all ponds or lake s have fish in them.
Can you share the make and model of your scale? I tried two from TH Marine that are junk yours seems legit
Huge male bluegill
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U ever caught them in a creek that big
We don't have many creeks around here. We have Some large rivers but don't get very many big ones in there
I personally think pound for pound bluegill fight harder then bass
for sure!!
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No keepers for the grease?😋😋😋
Those males are making the beds for the female bluegills
I'd like to age a few of those fish
Must have to pay fir for fish
What does that mean 🤔
I could just imagine size of the bass
Where are you fishing,and why you don't keep some for eating.
I'm in central Minnesota. I don't keep.the trophy sized panfish. I eat smaller ones
U breaking my heart throwing them in the water,how can I get a bag
Ouch u threw it bac in😏🤔😢😥 let's keep,clean and cook bro😭😂🤣
You don’t keep them, those are good filets.
Yep, if I kept them there wouldn't be any more of this size
nice i would be filleting them😂😂
That's why I don't tell people my spots 👀🤣
Always let the giants go. I don't keep any bluegill over 9", it's the only way to keep the genetics in a body of water.
That's why your lakes are stunted at 6-7"
Yep exactly! Big boys protect the nest from those tiny males and pass on the good genes.
@@330Maniac That and once they're big enough to be top bull their incentive to grow is gone - they spend all their energy fighting and defending nests. If 7" is big enough to be the big bull that breeds they will cap out around that point.
Fishing, catching fish and keeping nothing at all is equated to going hunting using blanks in your rifle. You are spending a lot of money but getting nothing back from your investment, except knowing that you can catch fish. Totally pointless.