First Top-water Gills of the year
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Tonight, the local waters finally gave up a little top-water action with the Gills looking up. Fully dressed in Spring colors, they fought just as bold as their looks. While the evening gave up a few small bass as well, the Gills stole the show.
They really are beautiful fish aren't they. I believe that pound for pound they are the hardest fighting fresh water fish in North America. Probably their most endearing trait is that they are most often the first fish caught by small kids which in turn gets the kids hooked on fishing.
Jim Smith
They are fun! Especially once they get over 8".Gotta love the colors of the spawning males...
David Merical
St. Louis, MO
The smiles one gets to harvest when you get to Introduce ANY newbie to a pond full of 8"-9" BG's is priceless.....especially the kids. And they sure do seem to bring out the kid in most of us!
Any special bug, NJT?
....lee s.
Nice fish. Great fun to catch.
Rick
Lee, everything came up for a #10 Foam-Butt Caddis, with light elk wing. Including the bass that were caught.
Done with a 1,2 or 3 weight and u really have fun.Originally Posted by James Smith
I used to fish with my 2 wt, but I switched up my 3 wt as many of the bream I catch are pretty good sized 12-13+ inches and my 2 wt doesn't have the backbone to keep them out of the submerged limbs and branches. Even with the 3 wt, they'll pull the kayak around. Loads of fun though...
Jim Smith
Those are really nice sized Blue Gill and can undrestand why you stepped up to a 3 weight. Would not mind getting involved with fish that size!!
Oooh; nice! Hope I get a chance at some of those this weekend. Let's see; 2wt? 3wt?...
There have never in history been so many opportunities to do so many things that aren't worth doing. - William Gaddis
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