I think bluegills (pound for pound) is the fightingest fish in the water
too. One reason is because of their body shape.. a big bluegill turns
sideways and it is like trying to drag a hubcap through the water.. Bass,
Trout, Catfish etc on the other hand and narrower, Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: "Garry V. Wiles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Just another thought!!
At 02:15 AM 12/11/2006, you wrote:
Well said, Jimmy. I'm not a Bass Fisherman myself (not necessarily from
choice but more lack of opportunity.) I have caught a few bass, perch and
Walleye on my fly rod, and enjoyed every catch. Pound for pound there is
no trout that fights harder than a bass.
Tom,
I would like to argue that last statement. The pound for pound one. I
think pound for pound (P4P), a bluegill or other panfish will fight you
harder than a bass will - small or largemouth. I won't argue that average
catch wise, you'll get a better fight out of a bass, since they tend to
come bigger than most 'gill or other pans. Then again, my favorite target
is during the winter in PA's Steelhead alley. 18" + 'trout' in small
streams and nowhere to go. THAT'S a fight!!! My spring and summer target
this coming year will be 'gills on the fly - for both me and my 8 yr old
daughter.
Garry
