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

[ohiotuber]

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

[FishnDave]

Awesome, Mike!
I haven't been able to catch a 10-inch Bluegill since the 1980's!

[Bucky]

Sounds like a great time! Bluegill are always fun on a flyrod.

[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.

[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

[swen]

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!

[ohiotuber]

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. My bet is she is STILL a knockout!
Seriously, I would love to have you drop by. Let's work on it.
Mike

[EdD]

Swedes are always welcome! Just make sure you let Elke Sommer tag along. 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

[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

[ohiotuber]

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