I have a customer that is really, really good at listening , implementing the suggestions and record keeping. He annually harvests what is required to keep the fishery healthy, and pays attention to his pond. We got him in touch with Steve Ryan who writes for In-Fisherman Magazine. The May/June issue has an article on catching bluegill in ponds. The first two pictures in the article are of bluegills that Steve caught at the pond.

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I guess I am spoiled by having great customers with great fish in their ponds. I know I shouldn't feel this way, but I felt disappointed when I caught this one. I was expecting it to weigh more than it did. It's body shape is way too wrong, it's not "dinner plate round".

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Who said panfish only eat bugs and worms? This is a 4" Whopper Plopper and this HBG had the whole fron ttreble hook in it's mouth.

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