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Bluegill on Inks Lake
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05/11/18 11:17 PM
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doctorxring
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My sister, BIL, my wife, and I camped at Inks this week in search of some bluegill action. Water temp was 76F. Bluebird skies mostly and lots of wind. We stayed in protected coves the whole time. We caught a lot of beautiful copper nose bluegill and kept enough to have perch tacos for dinner the three days we were there. This was my first time to fish Inks since I got out of school. That's longer than I want to talk about. We will be going back soon ! We used ultra light spinning tackle with a drop shot rig. Worms, maggots, or "combo platter" with both baits. Fish were in 4 to 8 feet of water.
Last edited by doctorxring; 05/12/18 02:05 AM.
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
[Re: doctorxring]
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05/12/18 12:33 AM
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J-Moe
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Wow, there are a few monsters in there. I've been wondering about that place. I almost took a trip up there a couple weeks ago.
Did y'all catch any sunfish? Or just Bluegill?
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
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05/12/18 12:40 AM
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doctorxring
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Hi J-Moe The fish we caught were mostly pure copper nose bluegill. A few had some native bluegill mixed in with them. I caught one red ear and it was a really good fish. It measured 11 inches and pulled like a freight train on my 6 pound ultra light. He made 3 drag pulling runs before he slowed down. They have a beautiful State Park there. That's where we stayed. The cabins are $50 a night and will sleep 4. Wow, there are a few monsters in there. I've been wondering about that place. I almost took a trip up there a couple weeks ago.
Did y'all catch any sunfish? Or just Bluegill?
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
[Re: doctorxring]
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05/12/18 12:56 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Nice HOGS Doc! Good times for sure! Side Note: I have fished Inks a few times over the years. Great place to fish and relax! I like you will be fishing there again.
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
[Re: doctorxring]
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05/12/18 02:39 AM
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Wildman of the navidad
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Big ol coppernose slabys
Psalm:91
Quote on the wildman" They Said he'd eat the hair off of a man's head when he was hungry and squeeze the water out of rocks when he was thirsty"
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
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05/12/18 03:49 AM
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Nice ones.
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
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05/12/18 12:00 PM
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Laker One
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Good times catching some very nice slabs. Awesome job.
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
[Re: doctorxring]
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05/12/18 01:46 PM
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chascat
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Good looking fish! Even better looking tacos! Great job. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
[Re: doctorxring]
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05/12/18 07:12 PM
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boocat
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WOW! I ran all over that lake last year looking for those guys,, didn't find nuffin... Maybe I'll try again.. I do kinda stink at this.
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
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05/13/18 12:35 PM
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Laker One
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Great post and some super nice slabs. Awesome job. Will be fishing Inks this upcoming fall!
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
[Re: doctorxring]
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05/13/18 02:49 PM
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Gitter Done
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Love fishing Inks! Great post and some super fish. Good job.
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
[Re: doctorxring]
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05/14/18 02:20 PM
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Dfitz
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Awesome! You caught some nice ones
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
[Re: doctorxring]
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05/18/18 06:21 PM
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SirDukeOfLor
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Thanx for the report, I will have to check out that lake in a few weeks.
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Re: Bluegill on Inks Lake
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05/18/18 06:53 PM
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Nice
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