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First time on Athens = new PB
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07/04/15 01:13 AM
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BCasper
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Went to Athens today to try to find some of those big gills I keep hearing about. We got a late start to the day so we didn't hit the water until about 8:30. After an hour of trying different spots we hit pay dirt. Caught them on crickets in 8 to 12'of water using small jig heads and plain hooks. My buddy's 1st keeper of the day. A few more from me. The big one of the day and my new PB. A hair over 10"
Last edited by BCasper; 07/04/15 01:28 AM.
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
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07/04/15 02:21 AM
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dafanman
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......looks like a good time......thanks for the report
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
[Re: BCasper]
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07/04/15 02:57 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Nice haul! Also Congrats on the PB!
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
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07/04/15 05:51 AM
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Gitter Done
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Great post and some very nice fish. Congratulations on the PB!
Side Note: That 10" Bluegill could qualify for a catch&release record if it was released. Also a weight record. Either way still a super fish.
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
[Re: BCasper]
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07/05/15 12:28 AM
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BCasper
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Thanks guys! That big one weighed in at 14 ounces. She was released to the grease... Also the females had eggs the size of the early spawn stage and the males were starting to milk. That should mean that the bite should be hot for the next few weeks.
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
[Re: BCasper]
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07/05/15 12:45 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Thanks guys! That big one weighed in at 14 ounces. She was released to the grease... Also the females had eggs the size of the early spawn stage and the males were starting to milk. That should mean that the bite should be hot for the next few weeks. Bluegill will usually stay pretty active all throughout the summer and fall months! If you can locate the schools you can get some GREAT ACTION just about year around. Again you guys caught some AWESOME FISH!
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
[Re: BCasper]
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07/05/15 12:55 AM
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BCasper
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I was a custom to the gills in up in Wisconsin where you only get 1 spawn a year and a monster gill was 8". I think I can get used to these texas gills I'm going out with my dad tomorrow morning, I'll report what we find.
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
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07/06/15 12:09 AM
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BCasper
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Had another good day on the lake. Not a huge numbers day for us but a day on the lake with my dad just can't be beat. Dinner
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
[Re: BCasper]
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07/06/15 05:39 AM
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Nice Haul "BCasper". Good job catching some super gills.
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
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07/06/15 12:46 PM
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Eric
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Way to go . It was nice meeting you at the dock . I really like your boat set up . Perfect for this type of fishing .
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
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07/06/15 01:22 PM
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Action_Jackson
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Nice slabs...looks like yall had a lil tuggin fun, WTG
Katchin krappie...doin surgeries(filleting)...and givin hott grease baths until krunchy and golden brown is what it's all about!!!
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
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07/06/15 03:47 PM
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BCasper
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Way to go . It was nice meeting you at the dock . I really like your boat set up . Perfect for this type of fishing . Thanks, nice meeting you also. That little boat just needs me to finally pull the trigger and buy a side scan and then it will be perfect. You will probably start seeing me out there more often, I'm thinking about finding a few acres down that way to build me a little weekend fishing cabin.
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
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07/09/15 07:37 PM
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Laker One
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Good job catching some solid fish! Also Congratulations on the PB!
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
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07/10/15 03:47 PM
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USMC_Guy
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Nice gills! Another lake to visit if I ever head up thet way. Congrats on the PB.
Mike C.
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Re: First time on Athens = new PB
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07/12/15 01:20 PM
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Had another good day on the lake. Not a huge numbers day for us but a day on the lake with my dad just can't be beat. Dinner Nice Haul! Looks like you guys are on em.
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