Panfish Problem
 

Hey guys, I have a small (7 acre) pond in Iowa that has too many Bluegill (up to 2 lbs each) and Crappie (there are some 3 lb'ers in there). Anyone interested in a panfish tourney this summer with fish fry afterwards? I have a 12 acre campground on the property for camping (tents only right now as I haven't gotten it all cleaned up and to code for campers yet). There are 4 other ponds on the property that right now I have no idea whether or not they are stocked. Anyway, just a thought to have some fun and clean out some of my problem.

RE: Panfish Problem
 

MAN!!!! I wish I lived closeto ya..I would love that...:)

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I don't know if I'd drive that far just for some 'gills personally, but I know a few old retired boys that might.

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I'd drive 8 hours for HNI fellowship and 2 pound bluegills..That is huge !! I'd get a one 1/2 pounder mounted..:)I love gills.

RE: Panfish Problem
 

Well I'm looking at the 4th of July weekend because I retire on July 1st and it's my favorite holiday of the year. I am checking into what the local requirements are for a fireworks permit and thought:

Friday - check in and fireworks display
Saturday - fishing tourney & fish fry, with other games for the families who don't want to fish
Sunday - Bass Tournament (Catch and release)
After that - leave when ever you want to.

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WOW!!! That sounds awesome man...And I'm off the whole summer..very tempting..If anyone is going up from FL or GA I'd love to car pool with ya and split the gas..:)

non smoker and cusser here..;)

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I forgot to mention, I pulled an 18 lb channel cat out of the big pond last summer and put him back.

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I'd love to go up there if I can get off work...I'm a smoker and non-cusser.:D

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congrats on the upcoming retirment. I am in the Marines in hawaii right now.I will be back in May, will not be Back inJuly. I would hook up and fish with you. But will not be able tomake it for the tournament.

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Depending on when your back, might be able to do that. May is the last month I'm working so I'll have my retirement physical and a lot of briefings on how to be a civilian. Let me know when you're gonna be back.

Semper Fi