Pond Fishing for Bluegill

[flyrod]

All the trout streams in my area are blown out because of the recent non stop rains. So tonight I grabbed a vintage bamboo 6' ultra-light spinning rod and headed to a local pond to catch bluegill. Had almost forgotten how much fun catching bluegill can be

My wife came along and snapped a few photos. She got a nice photo of me and a great photo of the geese:

[archer829]

Nice! Bluegill are definitely underrated. Especially at this time of the year!

[dave potts]

Is that a Bamboo spinning rod? Did you make it yourself? Sharp looking rod.

[Canewrap]

Looking good Stan! Really missed getting together with you guys this year.

[kentuckyjim]

Good to see you fishing! Where’s the little Orvis clone?


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[flyrod]

Is that a Bamboo spinning rod? Did you make it yourself? Sharp looking rod.

Yes it's bamboo and I purchased it from a dealer a few years ago. It appears to have Orvis hardware but I can't be sure. The rod is marked B1005:



The makers name is on it … W. L. Sullivan:



And the rod was made for … Faye - Ann:



If anyone knows anything about W. L. Sullivan or has seen another rod like this, please let me know

[flyrod]

Looking good Stan! Really missed getting together with you guys this year.

Hi Bill great to hear from you Yes, having no Bamboo Bash this year was like taking away Christmas

[flyrod]

Good to see you fishing! Where’s the little Orvis clone?


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Hi Jim, Your finely crafted Orvis Clone is my goto rod for backpacking into blueline brookie territory. But I'm sure it would do a great job on bluegill too

[Shelldrake]

[cutthroatkid]

I don't think there's a better way to introduce people to fly fishing than on a farm pond filled with bluegill on a late spring evening.

A few years ago I read an article in one of the fly fishing magazines where they interviewed guides and asked them about their "dream trip". One of the guides from Alaska, who fished the salmon runs and for Alaskan rainbows, said he'd like to return to the Minnesota farm ponds of his childhood and fish for bluegill. I remember this article because I was so surprised (and pleased) at this response.

[thegubster]

I don't think there's a better way to introduce people to fly fishing than on a farm pond filled with bluegill on a late spring evening.

A few years ago I read an article in one of the fly fishing magazines where they interviewed guides and asked them about their "dream trip". One of the guides from Alaska, who fished the salmon runs and for Alaskan rainbows, said he'd like to return to the Minnesota farm ponds of his childhood and fish for bluegill. I remember this article because I was so surprised (and pleased) at this response.

Wonderful! That says so much!!! Thank you.

Jeremy.

[dave potts]

I had a three piece 9 foot Southbend rod that I had a guy in Kansas City make a Banty out of. It really turned out nice. I have another three piece 9 footer that I may make a " Spinny" from.

Flyrod, would you mind measuring the guide spacing on that rod and send me.

Thanks,
Dave

[flyrod]

I had a three piece 9 foot Southbend rod that I had a guy in Kansas City make a Banty out of. It really turned out nice. I have another three piece 9 footer that I may make a " Spinny" from.

Flyrod, would you mind measuring the guide spacing on that rod and send me.

Thanks,
Dave

Hi Dave,

The ultra-light rod is set up with a staggered ferrule. The butt section is 35" and the tip section is 38".

The guide spacing measuring for the tiptop is: 5 1/2" - 12 3/4" - 21 1/4" - 30 3/4" - 44 3/4". Hope this helps!

Cheers, Stan

[flyrod]

Went back to the pond with a fly rod this time and the bluegill went crazy

[Brian K. Shaffer]

Hello Stan - That Sullivan B1005 rod is a sweetheart. Great find.

How does she cast a 4lb or better a 1lb or .5 line ?
just kidding about .5

[flyrod]

Hi Brian,

Thanks for the kind words Brian! I've used 2# and 4# mono on the ultra-light spinning rod and it casts them both equally well. But I've found I like it best as a fly rod using a WF4F line. With the big spinning rod guides it can really shoot some line

All the Best, Stan

[Brian K. Shaffer]

Did I see that rod somewhere... maybe the eBay ? Excuse me, and sorry if I am wrong.
I saw one recently like it... not too long ago.
I bid on it... but got busy.

Great find. The other setup is gorgeous as well. What fun. I will be there at 7am tomorrow at the pond.
In my mind, right there with you.

[flyrod]

I bought it from a dealer a couple of years ago. OK see you at 7:00am

[16parachuteadams]

Glad to see you're enjoying life Stan, nice catches. Steve Moore and I went for bluegill yesterday evening on Chillhowee and had a blast with poppers. Didn't hurt that Steve caught 4 bass too.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

These things show up here all the time when I am bluegill fishing...

Stan - have you taken that lovely setup out again ?