gonefishin Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 What are the best flies to use for Bluegill on Taney? Colors? Bud I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
Root Admin admin Posted January 26, 2006 Root Admin Posted January 26, 2006 Was moving some things around and noticed no one answered your question- and it's a good one. Brian or Jeremy should be able to- they like tying those blue gill bugs.
Brian K. Shaffer Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 To be quite honest - everything works for bluegills. We are quite blessed to have a large population of bluegills in Taneycomo, and when you find a few really just about everything you can think to throw at them will work. Given the right conditions.. the right season.. you've got your terrestrials that work great... you've got your poppers.. those work great too. If you wish to go subsurface you should try proven patterns like damsel and dragon fly nymphs, also small leech type patterns.. woolies in all sizes and colors.. baitfish patterns.. you should really just try everything. One more thing - a true staple on bluegills is the Feather-Craft Mackie Bug. That thing just works like a charm. Also, try anything similar with ruber legs. best of luck - Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
rainbow Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Hey Brian, where is a good spot to try for some of the gills? and what time of year?
gonefishin Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 Good question. Where is a good spot to start for some Big Taney Bluegill? I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
jOrOb Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 My favorite bluegill pattern on Bull Shoals is a simple little streamer with some grizzly chickabou tail and palmered peacock herl for a body. I add a glass bead in any color too, but I break them on rocks, and the fly still works fine. The Mackie is pretty awesome too!!! jOrOb jOrOb "The Lord has blessed us all today... It's just that he has been particularly good to me." Rev MacLean
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