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Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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03/23/16 09:05 PM
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banker-always fishing
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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: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11496529
03/23/16 09:14 PM
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K.G
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P.B. Blue = 43.5 lb. Lake Tawakoni, Texas. January 2, 2012
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11496533
03/23/16 09:15 PM
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Thanks K.G for the reply! It is going to be one good year!
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: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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03/24/16 04:12 AM
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gar1970
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nice report as always and great looking fish!
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11497678
03/24/16 11:31 AM
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J-Moe
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That's a great sign!!! Catching trophy Rios this early in the year. You might just catch that 12 inch Rio this year. Or maybe I'll beat you to it Great catch and thanks for the report
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11500365
03/25/16 01:31 PM
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Joined: Jan 2015
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Action_Jackson
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WTG Banker an buds!!! Wish we had Rios up this way Looking forward to a great year of bull gills and shellcrackers
Katchin krappie...doin surgeries(filleting)...and givin hott grease baths until krunchy and golden brown is what it's all about!!!
"STAY ready for the THUMP"!!!!
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11510457
03/30/16 12:24 PM
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Thanks gar1970,Jamie,and A.J. for the replies! Getting trophy Rios and a bunch of nice Bluegill in very early spring is surely a great sign for a great year!
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: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11517483
04/02/16 12:35 PM
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Laker One
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Nice fishing Chuck and getting trophy Rios this early in the year. When will the Rios start their spawn and nest guarding? How will the Rio year be?
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11520240
04/04/16 12:14 PM
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Let's go
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Those rios are pretty
Its all about that thump
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11520658
04/04/16 03:34 PM
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drrouter
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I haven't caught a Rio in 2 years! Gotta get out there more. Good job BAF.
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11523646
04/05/16 08:19 PM
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Dfitz
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Those Rios make my mouth water
Don't worry about the mule, just load the cart
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11524525
04/06/16 03:34 AM
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Kent Meadows aka Team Hooligan
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Chuck, how long does it normally take for those 8" fish to reach 10" during say normal conditions. Also is this an earlier Rio bite than normal?
" Used to Chase giant's on Lake Austin & Town Lake "
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11524705
04/06/16 11:50 AM
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Thanks guys for the replies. Drrouter: With the mild winter we had you should catch a bunch of em. Curtis: The Rios should start sitting on their nest by late April or very early May. Kent: Rios grow between 2 to 4 inches a year depending on water bodies and conditions.(Until they achieve their maximum growth.) A 8" Rio should be about 10" in a year if conditions are good.
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: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11525917
04/06/16 08:50 PM
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SK.
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Excellent CATCHN trip for sure.... Those rio's look like they could put up a good fight...
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Re: Early Springtime Bluegill-Rio Fest!
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#11532076
04/10/16 11:07 AM
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Thanks SK for the reply. Yes Sir Rios are some super fighters!
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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