Al, this is all very interesting to me. I have no experience with CNBG, so I'm fascinated by the idea that a subspecies of Macrochirus can exhibit a behavior so different from what I'm used to seeing in these northern fish.
I'm a firm believer in regional adaptation, and know that given enough time, specific traits might emerge that would tailor a species to its particular environment. And, my time spent over at BigBluegill has introduced me to many southern anglers, who for the most part, simply stop fishing for Bluegills in the colder months and instead begin counting down days on the calendar until spring arrives.
But I still struggle with this idea that proclaims CNBG are uncatchable during the winter period. What are they doing down there.... Do they go dormant?
By the way....12 below here this morning. No wind, thankfully.
