There are no current fly fishing records for bluegill or sunfish on Lake Somerville. I started searching and fly fishing for Bluegill and Sunfish on Lake Somerville in August. I've caught quite a few 8.5 inch bluegill that weighed close to 0.5 lb., but I couldn't seem to catch one over 0.5 lb. Finally, this morning I was out fishing with a Betts popper catching some small longear and bluegill when I caught one that was 9 inches and weighed 0.60 lbs. I'm still looking for those 0.5 lb. redear, greenies and longear. I haven't caught anything close yet. It's getting close to trophy season though, so maybe I'll get lucky.

Congratulations Jamie! Nice Fish.

Thanks Chuck

How deep were the fish? I am guessing after this latest cold front the fish will be moving into some deeper water.

The lake is still over 6 feet high. The area I was fishing would normally be out of the water. The fish were holding in about 4 to 6 feet of water and coming up on a shallow 3 feet deep shelf and hitting on top water. I agree the fish will be headed deeper. I'm already starting to see winter patterns.

Jamie

Thanks Fitz

Thanks for the information. Gotta a feeling they will be in a little deeper water after this weekend.

What an awesome fish. And a great way to catch it with the fly rod !

Best of luck in your search for the big red ear and other trophy sunfish.

Thanks doctorxring

Nice job!! Keep after them!!
We wiil hafta try off that bluff one day soon

Thanks Jess, I'm ready anytime.

Nice fish and Congrats on the Record!




Side Note: What weight fly rod were you using?

Thanks, I was using a 5 weight with the popper. I carry a 4 weight with a subsurface fly as well. I just bought a 3 weight glass rod with BS-100 Teeny line that I plan to use for subsurface fishing this winter.

Thanks J-Moe for the reply. I also use a 5wt. I also love using the poppers. Seems they work year around and the Bluegill love em. Again congratulations on your fly fishing record Bluegill.