Trinity River Bluegil - Texas Fishing Forum

Posted By: 817.TX

Trinity River Bluegil - 04/02/24 09:00 PM

Caught this big fella over the weekend out the Trinity River. 6" cigar bobber for reference. Ive never seen one get this big.

Heck of a fight on 4lb test.

Posted By: Pot licker

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 04/02/24 09:05 PM

Nice redear

Posted By: gar1970

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 04/02/24 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Pot licker

Nice redear

+1 they get alot bigger

Posted By: jonboatfishing

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 04/03/24 12:42 AM

They are a lot of fun to catch.

Posted By: Vogey

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 04/03/24 02:41 AM

Sweet catch ! Check out some of the Red Ear YouTube videos from Lake Havasu...it's unbelievable...

Posted By: banker-always fishing

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 04/04/24 01:04 AM

Love those Redear. Nice fish.

Posted By: Laker One

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 04/08/24 01:05 AM

Trophy Redear. Good job.

Posted By: Osbornfishing

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 04/08/24 08:20 AM

That’s a nice one. Congratulations

Posted By: CDS

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 05/01/24 08:48 AM

Nice fish but very strange. Fish from the Trinity river usually have 3 heads or 2 1/2 tails with 3 eyes.

Posted By: RC Bait and Tackle

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 05/01/24 01:10 PM

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus):

Also known as “Bream” or “Brim,” bluegill are common in the Trinity River.
These sunfish are behind-the-scenes champions, providing enjoyable fishing experiences.
Anglers often catch bluegill using worms or small jigs.
Bluegill are known for their vibrant colors and willingness to bite.

Richland Chambers Bait and Tackle
9866 US 287
Corsicana, TX 75109
903-257-8566
rcbtpos@rcbaitandtackle.com
Facebook.com/rcbaitandtackle
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Posted By: Pot licker

Re: Trinity River Bluegil - 05/01/24 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by RC Bait and Tackle

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus):

Also known as “Bream” or “Brim,” bluegill are common in the Trinity River.
These sunfish are behind-the-scenes champions, providing enjoyable fishing experiences.
Anglers often catch bluegill using worms or small jigs.
Bluegill are known for their vibrant colors and willingness to bite.

Richland Chambers Bait and Tackle
9866 US 287
Corsicana, TX 75109
903-257-8566
rcbtpos@rcbaitandtackle.com
Facebook.com/rcbaitandtackle
Richlandchambersbaitandtackle.com

NO, it's a redear (Lepomis microlophus) aka shellcracker, cherry gill, chinquapin 🙂