Purists vs. the bluegill

[Big Bad Wulff]

All the pictures of 'bluegills' I posted in that post('how big is big") came from the same pond. Depending on the time of year/ sunlight the fish can be dramatically different-colored. One of them is almost pink and a lot of them can be very dark, almost black. Even on the same day they cane be very much different colors.

The water is exceedingly clear, spring-fed pond with a very dark-green, 'mossy' floor. The water looks to be dark, but it's the floor that gives it it's color. I can't overstate just how clear this water is. YOu can see a rooster tail lure cast out 50 yards away......easily. You can't let a lure sink to the floor or it will not only not be visible, it will be covered in that "mossy" grass. All flies/lures must be suspended of the bottom or fished on the surface. You could never use a spoon-billed lure and bounce it off the bottom.

[Gigmaster]

I couldn't agree more......

Well, I do have to say that my way is the only way

If it swims, I'll try to catch it
If the method is legal, I'll try it (although I'm not real excited about sticking my arm inside hollow stumps or under rocks to grab a catfish)

I've been known to impale various critters on a hook to catch the critters that eat them.
I've been known to chunk crank baits from a boat
I've been known to drag spinners through the water

My preferred method of fishing is using a fly rod and dry flies (yes, I do consider a popper a dry fly). But anything within reason that will catch fish is something I'll try.

I'm not a big beer drinker and don't like to be on the water around drunks but other than that, I'll fish with anyone who will put up with me (or until they stop putting up with me).

So, I'm a purist of sorts, a fishing purist.

Jeff