Dandy 'gills on the 2wt, but forgot the camera

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09-30-2010, 03:24 AM
ohiotuber

Dandy 'gills on the 2wt, but forgot the camera

I just put a 3wt double taper line on my 2wt that Joe Valencic built & gifted to me. Had to try it with the new line which went very well. Was only able to get out for 2 1/2 hours as I got a last minute call to babysit Grandchildren.
Forgot my camera in the rush, but did get a bunch of nice 'gills on white foam spiders. Had 3 small ones about 7", several 8" to 9", 2 slightly over 9", & a 10 incher (3rd this year). While the trip was short, it was a good one.
Sorry about no pics, but those of you who have fished with me (or viewed other pics) know I don't BS about the size of 'gills I catch. It was good to get out today...It had been too long since the last trip.
Mike
09-30-2010, 01:56 PM
FishnDave

Awesome, Mike!
I haven't been able to catch a 10-inch Bluegill since the 1980's!
09-30-2010, 03:25 PM
Bucky

Sounds like a great time! Bluegill are always fun on a flyrod.
10-01-2010, 11:32 AM
Lake Erie High Ball

Mike

Great outing and sorry I missed it.

When I don't have a camera I catch fish Ohio's too. ;):rolleyes:
10-01-2010, 11:57 AM
ohiotuber

Sean,
Anytime you're ready, let's go!...All ya gotta do is call. I have extra 'gilling rods too.
Come to think of it, I don't think anyone from this board has fished my favorite bluegill ponds with me & FAILED to catch at least one "Fish Ohio" bluegill (9").
I'm still waiting on you, Mike (Shorthaul), Frank from PA, Eric from PA, & others to get down here. :)
Mike
10-01-2010, 07:33 PM
swen

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohiotuber

Sean,
Come to think of it, I don't think anyone from this board has fished my favorite bluegill ponds with me & FAILED to catch at least one "Fish Ohio" bluegill (9").

Careful Tuber, issue a challenge like that and you never know who (or what) may show up on your doorstep!
10-01-2010, 10:52 PM
ohiotuber

Quote:

Originally Posted by swen

Careful Tuber, issue a challenge like that and you never know who (or what) may show up on your doorstep!

Swedes are always welcome! Just make sure you let Elke Sommer tag along. :wink: My bet is she is STILL a knockout!
Seriously, I would love to have you drop by. Let's work on it.
Mike
10-02-2010, 12:14 AM
EdD

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohiotuber

Swedes are always welcome! Just make sure you let Elke Sommer tag along. :wink: My bet is she is STILL a knockout!
Seriously, I would love to have you drop by. Let's work on it.
Mike

'Tuber's next career will be the one he should have had all along, Flanigan's B&B&B (Bed & Breakfast & Bluegills) !
:)

Ed
10-02-2010, 04:02 AM
Lake Erie High Ball

Mike

If you were ever to get skunked it would be when I was there. And guess who would remember his camera.

Things time wise have freed up. Lets see what the doctor has to say on Tuesday and see If I can't break that streek.
Sean
10-02-2010, 01:42 PM
ohiotuber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lake Erie High Ball

Mike

If you were ever to get skunked it would be when I was there. And guess who would remember his camera.

Things time wise have freed up. Lets see what the doctor has to say on Tuesday and see If I can't break that streek.
Sean

Sean,
It almost happened yesterday. My buddy DID get skunked & I only caught 7 of which just 1 hit 9". As you know, the weather has been very unstable. We hit 3 ponds & fishing was tough in all 3.
Mike