tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post8626635509407986399..comments2024-03-26T10:33:38.239-04:00Comments on Fishing Through Life: The Super Size Coppernose Bluegill on a 5Wt. Fly RodBill Trussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-67850417447226340582012-02-21T18:58:43.440-05:002012-02-21T18:58:43.440-05:00Brian
Once you land one it is hard to go back to t...Brian<br />Once you land one it is hard to go back to the standard bluegill. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-76414363937284377762012-02-21T16:41:07.267-05:002012-02-21T16:41:07.267-05:00Those gills I like to refer to as dinner plates! M...Those gills I like to refer to as dinner plates! Monsters indeed! Nice catch Bill! I bet that is a ton of fun on the 5wt. Thanks for sharing!Trail The Outdoorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019998053854901135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-30853720558387106822012-02-18T15:28:44.342-05:002012-02-18T15:28:44.342-05:00John
A 4 or 5 wt. is put to the limit with this bi...John<br />A 4 or 5 wt. is put to the limit with this big brute. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-29403068936864365302012-02-18T15:26:43.806-05:002012-02-18T15:26:43.806-05:00Mich
Worth the effort on the fly--thanks for the c...Mich<br />Worth the effort on the fly--thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-51488272945178684152012-02-18T14:35:25.892-05:002012-02-18T14:35:25.892-05:00Blake
I don't know about that, some of those g...Blake<br />I don't know about that, some of those gills you pull through are awesome. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-1484255794323652722012-02-17T21:18:57.293-05:002012-02-17T21:18:57.293-05:00More and more reasons to come back and keep readin...More and more reasons to come back and keep reading, keep it up! I don't think those gills would fit through some of my ice fishing holes!Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885282337683484850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-26628004486284056772012-02-17T09:41:51.406-05:002012-02-17T09:41:51.406-05:00Trout
You got that right!!! This fish takes fly fi...Trout<br />You got that right!!! This fish takes fly fishing for bluegill to a whole new level. Its wide body and thick frame make it really powerful to the point you think you are fighting a smallmouth. These fish originated in Georgia, and can be found there more than any other place. Talk to your Game and Fish and see what the possibilities are to stock them there. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-26345559684038339422012-02-16T22:34:44.639-05:002012-02-16T22:34:44.639-05:00Can I say "Holy S#!T" that is a huge gil...Can I say "Holy S#!T" that is a huge gill!!! I imagine they would snap my 3 wt. right in half :) We gots to import some of those up here to Wisconsin. They look like they would thrive. Look forward to future posts on these guys. Tight Lines.Trout MaGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437393088658564694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-64900034157244842592012-02-16T09:32:48.180-05:002012-02-16T09:32:48.180-05:00Mel
This fish is the ultimate in bluegill fishing ...Mel<br />This fish is the ultimate in bluegill fishing with the fly rod. Its body in wider than the average bluegill giving it enormous power. The mature ones are the ones that take a while to land. I hope someday you get the opportunity to land one. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-11642745527254687882012-02-16T00:06:36.506-05:002012-02-16T00:06:36.506-05:00Ok, Bill, fly rod or not! If I was to hook one of ...Ok, Bill, fly rod or not! If I was to hook one of these brutes, I would think I have died and gone too Heaven. God I love, Bluegills!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-13861224697662703742012-02-14T23:00:00.354-05:002012-02-14T23:00:00.354-05:00Howard
The bluegill is where I got my start with t...Howard<br />The bluegill is where I got my start with the fly rod. I never get tired of landing them. They are quite habit forming. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-19529415760285900602012-02-14T22:56:12.042-05:002012-02-14T22:56:12.042-05:00Ty
I will try the 3 wt. in May when I make the tri...Ty<br />I will try the 3 wt. in May when I make the trip to the lake where they are stocked. I think I may carry my 5 wt. as a backup. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-58275141122560659502012-02-14T22:52:40.623-05:002012-02-14T22:52:40.623-05:00Brk
The Coppernose is twice as powerful as the ave...Brk<br />The Coppernose is twice as powerful as the average bluegill. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-18042794178631245272012-02-14T22:12:23.701-05:002012-02-14T22:12:23.701-05:00An 8 inch gill puts up a great fight, but to get i...An 8 inch gill puts up a great fight, but to get into a school of 12 inchers would be insane.dead fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486703331086916287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-56985144242882929642012-02-14T22:04:04.930-05:002012-02-14T22:04:04.930-05:00I've heard of coppernose bluegills, but never ...I've heard of coppernose bluegills, but never have seen one. Way cool fish. That 3 wt. ought to be perfect for them.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04510262829834562239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-3498644358433532262012-02-14T20:31:03.290-05:002012-02-14T20:31:03.290-05:00I'm just discovering the joys of bluegill fish...I'm just discovering the joys of bluegill fishing. That's a hunk!cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-74225196421067300902012-02-14T19:40:03.280-05:002012-02-14T19:40:03.280-05:00That's one big bluegill.
They fight like crazy...That's one big bluegill.<br />They fight like crazy.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-2309459364246086252012-02-14T19:28:41.298-05:002012-02-14T19:28:41.298-05:00Kevin
I am thinking my 9ft. 3 wt with one of these...Kevin<br />I am thinking my 9ft. 3 wt with one of these gills. It might take a little more time to get it to the boat, but fun. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-32037715258763248272012-02-14T18:32:55.643-05:002012-02-14T18:32:55.643-05:00Wow, now that would be fun.Wow, now that would be fun.Feather Chuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17816824282816730471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-75508626327140533462012-02-14T14:21:09.524-05:002012-02-14T14:21:09.524-05:00Jeff
If you ever get a chance to fish for this bl...Jeff <br />If you ever get a chance to fish for this bluegill, I would recommend. I can't wait to make a trip in May. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-1428455783039534392012-02-14T14:18:52.481-05:002012-02-14T14:18:52.481-05:00Mark
I will be making a trip in May with one of my...Mark<br />I will be making a trip in May with one of my fishing buddies who has access to this lake to fish for some of these brutes. I will let you know about the action. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-47390229048939657482012-02-14T14:16:17.312-05:002012-02-14T14:16:17.312-05:00Pat
This fish is the next step in bluegill fishin...Pat <br />This fish is the next step in bluegill fishing. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-59194455753286227452012-02-14T14:15:48.231-05:002012-02-14T14:15:48.231-05:00Thats a huge bluegill!Thats a huge bluegill!Michissippihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10478704713374377025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-7426704062888602142012-02-14T13:09:47.820-05:002012-02-14T13:09:47.820-05:00That's a wicked looking panfish.That's a wicked looking panfish.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501283257985179014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-77216439798713533082012-02-14T12:02:01.044-05:002012-02-14T12:02:01.044-05:00I would take a couple, even over trout. I think I&...I would take a couple, even over trout. I think I'm going to have to do some warm water fishing this summer. <br /><br />MarkMark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.com