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Bluegill on a frog fly
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06/28/18 08:01 PM
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Greg Stine
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I made a frog fly for bass and went out last week to test it. Every time it hit the water the bluegill were on it like a school of piranha. The 2/0 hook made it impossible to catch one. I went back to my bench and downsized to a size 10 hook. I went back Monday and caught (and released)well over 100. Sometimes Id catch 8 in a row. 3 in a row was common. The most effective fly I have ever made.
Conclusion: Bluegill love baby frogs!
I wanted to add a pic of the fly but Im using an IPhone.
I use to be young and dumb but I’m much older now!
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/29/18 03:41 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Always a great feeling catching fish on a bait you made. Good job!
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: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/29/18 04:02 AM
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Meadowlark
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If possible, please post a picture and recipe of it in the fly tying section...or here if you prefer. I'd like to experiment a little with that. Thanks.
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/29/18 12:35 PM
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Laker One
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Nice post. I get a personal enjoyment catching a fish on a bait that I have made. I do not tie a lot of flies but I am getting into it a little more. I also have made some small crank baits that have gotten some good results! Again nice post and glad you got some fish on your flies.
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/29/18 01:23 PM
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Greg Stine
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I have an IPhone 6 and Ive tried every way I know to post my photos but it wont let me. If anyone knows how I can do it please tell me.
I use to be young and dumb but I’m much older now!
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/29/18 02:05 PM
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Gitter Done
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Good job on making a fly that is getting great results. Super post!
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Meadowlark]
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06/29/18 02:18 PM
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Greg Stine
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After chatting with Apple support, the only way to convert my photos is to upload to a computer. At the moment I dont have a computer. I always thought Apple had everything covered but this seems like a big oversight on their part.
I use to be young and dumb but I’m much older now!
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/29/18 02:44 PM
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gar1970
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/29/18 07:35 PM
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I Hope this images works. The legs are cut out of latex sheet and the body is foam.
I use to be young and dumb but I’m much older now!
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/29/18 07:38 PM
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gar1970
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Posting these for the op
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
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06/29/18 09:36 PM
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J-Moe
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Cool Flies, Well done Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/30/18 02:11 AM
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Ed-n-eddy
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Those are terrific!
1987 Whaler Super Sport 17, Yamaha 90 1981 Whaler Sport 13, Johnson 50
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/30/18 03:45 AM
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Very nice! Good job.
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: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/30/18 05:03 AM
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Laker One
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Nice baits! Those look like some good pan fish "Catchers"!
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Re: Bluegill on a frog fly
[Re: Greg Stine]
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06/30/18 02:30 PM
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Gitter Done
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Matching the hatch. Nice baits!
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