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07/08/2016 04:21PM
quote mastertangler: "Those are some nice Flatheads podgeo. I have caught one nice Flathead in my life and quickly concluded they are a serious customer. Did you catch them on a sunnie? "
No you can not use game fish in Minnesota as bait. But you can use Mooneye , goldeye, sheephead, bullhead and suckers from infested waters just as long as you use them in the same waters you are fishing. Or you can catch bullheads from other waters to use as bait up to 7" is considered bait. Bullheads From 7-10" can be used but they count towards your daily possession limit. And most be kept in tap water.
We go to a pond and catch bullheads and use them or buy them at $5 a piece from a bait store that's a 30 minute drive one way. Once in while we'll use decoy suckers 12-14" long, but the bullheads work the best.
The first picture I got that one around 1130 pm July 1. The other picture with me in yellow around 2am father day weekend. That's my biggest to date 39" guess around 25-30# was like lifting a log off the bottom even after a 20 minute fight.
Going out again tonight and tomorrow hope to get in the 40+ club someday. Then I'll sleep most of Sunday because it usually 3-4 In morning when I get back in.
George
07/09/2016 04:36PM
quote jswamp: "poor pick of blue cat caught in Mississippi river by St. Louis - will take camera on next trip - catch many 40, 50, and some nice 60lbs cats. Cat in pic was 78 lbs largest to date. "Hah!!! I call bullshit! No mere mortal can hold a 78 lb fish like that. Nice try though.
serenity now
07/09/2016 10:49PM
quote jswamp: "Ha if you look closely it is hung from the rafters - the pic was to make it appear as he was holding it that way - believe what you want."i think Mr. B is having fun ,,,you cant hold a #20 cat that way ;)
keep your line wet, good things will happen
07/11/2016 01:53PM
quote zeke1000: "Basspro69, is that a Heddon Tiny Crazy Crawler in that mounted smallmouth? That is such an old school lure, I love it. I caught a few smallies in Canada last summer on one. Really fun to fish."Yes it is, I just put it there to enhance the picture I didnt catch it on that. That lure will never see the water, its one of my favorites in my collection :-)
" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD
07/13/2016 12:07AM
ok-- some are not trophies, but along with the crappie above-- the largest of said specie that I have caught (except the smaller eye) for obvious reason.
The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.
07/14/2016 03:47PM
I'm not sure how to load a photo. But I'n BPs original post. The guy holding 2 5lb+ smallmouth with his bears hat and a big stoggie is classic. Added touch was turning around in the front of the canoe and kneeling on the seat to get that shot.
PRICELESS.... SIMPLY... PRICELESS..
PRICELESS.... SIMPLY... PRICELESS..
Ah retired @ 50
07/15/2016 01:46PM
quote lundojam: "Its funny because guys will tell you where they caught their big walleyes and pike and smallies, even lakers sometimes. When it comes to big bluegills people get lockjaw real quick :-) p.s. That is an awesome bluegill.
THat walleye, as you can see, is a world record 44". ;)"
" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD
07/15/2016 07:46PM
No idea if this counts as a trophy but I'm guessing it's nearing the max size they get in most BWCA lakes. I had another one break me off as I tried to get it out of the water that was at least this big, maybe bigger. The little lake near the mountains were visited didn't have many of them but the ones in there were BIG.
As far as 'eyes go, well I've only ever caught one of any note and you guys have probably seen it before but hey, you've gotta be proud of your accomplishments :)
As far as 'eyes go, well I've only ever caught one of any note and you guys have probably seen it before but hey, you've gotta be proud of your accomplishments :)
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir
07/15/2016 09:37PM
quote Xand: "No idea if this counts as a trophy but I'm guessing it's nearing the max size they get in most BWCA lakes. I had another one break me off as I tried to get it out of the water that was at least this big, maybe bigger. The little lake near the mountains were visited didn't have many of them but the ones in there were BIG.Nice Brookie.....and nice walleye
As far as 'eyes go, well I've only ever caught one of any note and you guys have probably seen it before but hey, you've gotta be proud of your accomplishments :)
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serenity now
07/17/2016 10:31PM
quote mr.barley: "+1quote Xand: "No idea if this counts as a trophy but I'm guessing it's nearing the max size they get in most BWCA lakes. I had another one break me off as I tried to get it out of the water that was at least this big, maybe bigger. The little lake near the mountains were visited didn't have many of them but the ones in there were BIG.Nice Brookie.....and nice walleye"
As far as 'eyes go, well I've only ever caught one of any note and you guys have probably seen it before but hey, you've gotta be proud of your accomplishments :)
"
" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD
07/23/2016 03:58PM
quote lundojam: "
THat walleye, as you can see, is a world record 44". ;)"
Lundo, Comparing this bluegill pic with the crappie pic in another of your posts - same shirt, same hat, same growth of beard, same look of satisfaction. I can only assume it was the same day on the same lake and same honey hole.
-Jim-
Wilderness both captivates your soul and sets it free :)
07/25/2016 12:34PM
quote lundojam: "Here are a couple of canoe personal bests (Walleye and sturgeon)and a few random big fish from over the years. I never get tired of fish pitures. "Wow those are great, and the perch I almost had to cross my legs :-)
" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD
07/28/2016 12:57AM
quote Basspro69: "but i think(by law) you have to barehand them off the docks ;) tarpon barehandquote jaultman: "my biggest fish to date. This was not caught inside the BWCA. "Very nice, I think basswood has tarpon :-)"
keep your line wet, good things will happen
07/29/2016 09:44AM
quote shock: "Nice !!!quote Basspro69: "but i think(by law) you have to barehand them off the docks ;) tarpon barehand "quote jaultman: "my biggest fish to date. This was not caught inside the BWCA. "Very nice, I think basswood has tarpon :-)"
" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD
08/29/2016 08:08AM
quote murphylakejim: "I finally caught a picture worthy crappie this weekend. Overall it was a great family weekend get together in otter tail country.
I'm not sure if 14" counts as a trophy fish, but this will probably be my personal best for a while."
Great catch, Jim! I haven't caught a bluegill for decades and I do miss them.
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
08/29/2016 08:10AM
The bass isn't a trophy, but he sure was fun, striking again and again at my surface lure before I finally hooked him as I was lifting the lure out of the water beside my canoe. I treasure the pike pic because I release big pike in the water beside my canoe for their sake and mine. So, one evening, I used an abandoned, leaky boat, putting an outboard on it, to finally get a big pike pic.
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
08/29/2016 09:43AM
quote hooky: "If bluegill grew to 3lbs or better, I'd never fish for anything else."
They say that there's a lake yonder where bluegills grow to five pounds and leap like tarpons. Now you must choose between it and the Fountain of Youth.
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
09/01/2016 08:44AM
quote missmolly: "I would take the bluegill lake and die happy :-)quote hooky: "If bluegill grew to 3lbs or better, I'd never fish for anything else."
They say that there's a lake yonder where bluegills grow to five pounds and leap like tarpons. Now you must choose between it and the Fountain of Youth."
" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD
09/01/2016 11:00AM
quote Basspro69: "quote missmolly: "I would take the bluegill lake and die happy :-)"quote hooky: "If bluegill grew to 3lbs or better, I'd never fish for anything else."
They say that there's a lake yonder where bluegills grow to five pounds and leap like tarpons. Now you must choose between it and the Fountain of Youth."
Amen to that!
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
09/04/2016 07:00AM
quote missmolly: "quote hooky: "If bluegill grew to 3lbs or better, I'd never fish for anything else."
They say that there's a lake yonder where bluegills grow to five pounds and leap like tarpons. Now you must choose between it and the Fountain of Youth."
That sounds like a smallmouth lake to me :)
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09/14/2016 11:53AM
quote QueticoMike: "quote missmolly: "quote hooky: "If bluegill grew to 3lbs or better, I'd never fish for anything else."
They say that there's a lake yonder where bluegills grow to five pounds and leap like tarpons. Now you must choose between it and the Fountain of Youth."
That sounds like a smallmouth lake to me :)"
Ha!
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
09/14/2016 11:53AM
quote QueticoMike: "quote missmolly: "quote hooky: "If bluegill grew to 3lbs or better, I'd never fish for anything else."
They say that there's a lake yonder where bluegills grow to five pounds and leap like tarpons. Now you must choose between it and the Fountain of Youth."
That sounds like a smallmouth lake to me :)"
Ha!
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
09/16/2016 10:17AM
I would take the fountain of youth, that way I could fish forever trying to find that bluegill holy grail.
Going into the deep woods is always an adventure, full of humor, drama and normally someone's blood, at least when you go with me!
10/02/2016 08:55PM
quote Bdubr: "Sorry folks. Cannot figure out how to get the pic right side up. Dang...."
Sometimes if you crop the picture a smidge and repost it things Will turn right side up. Fantastic fish! How big was it?
"Man's heart away from nature becomes hard." Standing Bear
10/02/2016 11:16PM
quote walleye_hunter: "quote Bdubr: "Sorry folks. Cannot figure out how to get the pic right side up. Dang...."
Sometimes if you crop the picture a smidge and repost it things Will turn right side up. Fantastic fish! How big was it?"
31" length
17" girth
Just under 13lbs....
Was pulling the canoe, and we were anchored!
Heroes get remembered, but legends never die
10/03/2016 08:01AM
quote mr.barley: "quote jswamp: "poor pick of blue cat caught in Mississippi river by St. Louis - will take camera on next trip - catch many 40, 50, and some nice 60lbs cats. Cat in pic was 78 lbs largest to date. "Hah!!! I call bullshit! No mere mortal can hold a 78 lb fish like that. Nice try though. "
I'm loving the messy garage!! Dude has his priorities in PERFECT order!!
06/30/2017 03:01PM
quote JackpineJim: "Of all the pictures this was my favorite !quote mc2mens: "
Fried Fish lands a trophy fish from shore!"
The experienced fishermen know to hold the fish between themselves and the camera - further from their body and close to the camera ;-) "
" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD
07/01/2017 07:09AM
quote Basspro69: "quote JackpineJim: "Of all the pictures this was my favorite !"quote mc2mens: "
Fried Fish lands a trophy fish from shore!"
The experienced fishermen know to hold the fish between themselves and the camera - further from their body and close to the camera ;-) "
Looks like bait to me :)
I can be followed on Instagram @queticomike
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