I couldn't hold out any longer. 2 Saturdays ago I bought a dozen nightcrawlers and rigged up my smallest hook and bobber, and went to town. The fist were practically jumping up on the bank. Within about 15 minutes I had caught maybe 8 bluegill and 4 or 5 cats.

The cats were about 10-12 inches and the bluegill were maybe 4-6 inches. None of them worth cleaning and eating, but a big thrill, nonetheless!