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We have Blue Gill in the Roy pond and I have never fished for them before. What do you use and how do you use it?
Do Blue Gill stay on the bottom or can you use a bobber like you do for crappie? Any information is appreciated.
There are also Rainbow Trout, LM Bass and Channel Cat Fish in the pond. Thanks, Dale.
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Where in the world is Roy pond? Never heard of it. Directions, please!! Further, what is the water source? Spring, snowmelt fed, etc?
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I was catching bluegill at the clearfield pond last year. i had to use the smallest jig in my tackle box. Bluegill have small mouths, and these bluegill were small on top of that.
I'd have to say overall, I've had my best luck with the gills just using a little piece of worm under a bobber.
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I think a fun way to catch bluegill is with a small popper on a fly rod. If the weather would warm up a little the fish would become more active and you should be able to catch a bunch. I bet you could even catch a few on a small fly maybe even a renegade. good luck! gshorthair
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I'll agree with Mateo on this one. The best luck I've had with bluegill is with a worm under a bobber. The best way I've found to attach the worm is off the hook of a very small (1/16 or 1/32 ounce) tube jig.
The best color I've found for the tube is clear/flake, although I'm sure it depends on the water one happens to be fishing. Usually I leave myself about three or more feet of leader below the bobber, depending on how deep the water is.
Hope this helps.
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The pond is called Meadow Creek and it is located at 5075 S. 4200 W. in Roy City. It is feed by the Howard Slough, a natural drainage that is also feed by the storm water system. It is listed in the DWR Community Fishing Booklet.
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Is there anything else in there besides gills right now?I am sure some bucket planter will help in the different species process within a few years. PEACE!!!
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The DWR has planted Rainbow Trout, LM Bass, Channel Cat Fish and Blue Gill in the pond. This combination of fish should allow for natural reproduction for all but the Trout.
That is unless someone puts any other type of fish in there. If that happens, the balance of fish is destroyed and the pond will fail!
I hope that good people like the ones here at BFT, will help the DWR and all the communities that are making these ponds, by supporting the regulations and teaching the kids
just how important these community fishing ponds are.
There are several other places that are looking at building more community ponds. This will happen if they can see the success that the current ponds are having.
Thanks for your help and support, Dale.
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