Billy Bones

Easy... the bass spit the Bluegill out... the Bluegill stayed on the line. He was really good size, 8" minimum and 2 lbs. The bass that had him was a monster. I say I can't get them to bite on anything because I was not fishing with BGs... It was pure chance. Not a bad idea fishing live bait. I have considered that but it doesn't seem sporting or fun that way.

I have access to a stocked pond with about 4' of visibility and it is about 12' deep at the center. In it are Cats, Bluegill, and Largemouth. The pond is spring fed and was man-made so there is no cover. It's wide open on the bottom with a little grass and milfoil. I can catch the juveniles all day long on small crankbaits, buzz baits, spinners, etc... However, I can't get the Big Pigs to bite on anything. I know they are in there because I got one to surface when he swallowed a 8" Bluegill I was reeling in... he spit it out when he saw me but he was every bit of 10 lbs... I want him (or his big brother) on my hook! Any ideas? I have tried some jigging with little luck. Am considering live bait since I think the Pigs have taken to eating nothing but Bluegill. What do you say fellas! In-person help is welcome if you want to fish in central VA! Thanks,