GIANT BLUEGILL All Day Long! - The Pursuit Of A 10 Finale [EPISODE 8]

[@InTheWoodsToday]

Don't forget to send everything in to the DNR to get your Master Angler certificate! Congrats dude that looks like it was an amazing day of fishing and awesome to achieve your goals!

[@FishAnything]

I need to look into that. Haven't really thought about it haha I am just glad to have caught and documented the catch.

[@fishingmaster99]

We have that here in VERMONT also

[@mochi_pochi_]

I knocked a 10.5" gill 3 days ago and I was stoked. I feel how excited you were to catch yours!

[@mrs.vasquezz]

Holy Moly

[@loganwright3423]

I've seen the pictures!

[@FishAnything]

HECK YEAH CHANDLER! Cheers my friend, must be a good year for it :)

[@matthewjeffres1289]

!!!!!!AWESOME!!!!!! I have been rooting for you!

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Matthew it was a total blast!!!

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

I’d be all giggly if I got into a bunch of gillzillas like that lol

[@FishAnything]

It was a freaking day!

[@midwestfischerman]

Bassin Bill and Ethan together again!!!! The BEST COLLABORATION since PB & J!!!

[@FishAnything]

Haha definitely a great time!

[@mattchasingsmoke2536]

Congratulations Ethan! Kinda sad to see the end of this series though.

[@FishAnything]

The good news is that my channel plans are to continue building out more series just like this one. One door closes, another shall open :)

[@mrfuzzelton4110]

​@@FishAnything 11" gill!

[@hoosierulangler6965]

Fantastic! The 10.5” Billgill! You exceeded your goal! That fish was the culmination of a one year pursuit. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! I have learned so much. My pursuit of a 10 continues…

[@FishAnything]

I believe in you - go get him! Thanks for watching. More series to come :)

[@natebonebusta]

Outstanding buddy! You deserve it. This is exactly how we feel when we are on the creek and we are reeling in 9+ inch bluegill. With the right ultralight gear and the right lure it makes for a terrific day on the water. The catch rate demands a lure like the donkeytail jr and the mule jig head because you spend more time fishing and less time fiddling with the lure. You’ll be back to this lake, just for the sheer volume of fish in the trophy category!

[@FishAnything]

Heck yeah dude, it was a special day! And I am happy as heck to hear the kind words on the Mule gear. Glad it is working so well for you :)

[@TimHaunFishing]

Way to make bluegill fishing simultaneously exciting and chill. Great video.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Tim! It was a riot out there :)

[@kevinh5024]

That is AWESOME! Congrats on the 10-1/2” Bluegill. Ive reallg enjoyed these 8 episodes on Bluegill.

[@FishAnything]

There will definitely be more series just like this one. Thank you Kevin!

[@bassinbill96]

Had an absolute blast man and I’m glad we were able to get it done!!! Side note: the pee fight was legendary

[@FishAnything]

Haha it was literally the most fun I have had fishing ultralight. Nonstop beast gills!

[@kentan8536]

Small fish is underrated. Theres a pond in my area where everyone else is targeting larger species, and me with my ultralight targeting smaller fish, literary with every fish they caught, I got ten. That ultralight rod bend, that drag sound is so much fun!

[@FishAnything]

Dang right dude 👊🏽

[@GYDRONE]

Absolutely awesome! Congratulations 🎉 👏 loved this episode.

[@FishAnything]

Thanks so much!

[@hvega8199]

UL 💪🏾 Can’t wait to get on some bluegill.

[@FishAnything]

GO GET THEM :)

[@James-oj6ck]

I am so thrilled you finally got your ten inch Bluegill. This series I fell has raised Bluegill fishing to a new level. Catching small ones is easy, but catching the large 10 in and above is so difficult. You also did it with 2 pound test line. Great job. Enjoy the victory.

[@FishAnything]

It was one heck of a good feeling. Thank you James, glad you enjoyed the series!

[@midwestfischerman]

Impressive conclusion!!!! Congratulations Ethan!🎣🙌🏻🎉🥳🎊

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Michael!

[@meyercamden]

Fantastic film. Thanks for making great tackle and videos. I look forward to the next one. 🎣🎣🎣

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Camden! I need to figure out what my next big goal is... Slab Stories is going to keep going but maybe I should start on another species journey :)

[@fishinwithjimgronaw6224]

I watched this episode on the edge of my seat with great anticipation of each and every fish and was sooo excited to see you capture the fish you've been looking for! Congrats to you and hats off to your friend who put you on that great fishery. I have been preaching the "bluegill gospel" for years to release the bulk of the largest specimens, especially the males, in many regional and national publications but there are still those who will keep only, and I mean ONLY, the largest bluegills they catch thinking they recruits will always fill in and get to that magic 9-10 inch size and greater. Well, it just doesn't work that way. Thanks for releasing those great fish and I wish you continued success with both the lures and the channel! Blessings!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Jim! We just gotta keep doing our part and spreading that information as best we can. Ultimately, people have a right to harvest whatever legal fish they choose, but if we all try to do so the smartest way, we can all catch bigger fish for years to come. Keep crushing them brother!

[@deaks4570]

Congratulations!! Chuffed for you. Fantastic day fishing to add icing to the cake. One of those trips to keep in the memory bank

[@FishAnything]

I will never forget that trip! So fun :)

[@samuelwarden6285]

Congratulations Ethan. Those were all really nice and healthy Bluegill. Especially that last one. I think Bluegill fight harder than anything else for there size. That's another fun fest right there. 👊👍

[@FishAnything]

It was pure joy :) Thank you Samuel!

[@Notjustinnn]

That Gill pee part was hilarious 😂 Every second of this had me on the edge of my seat, I was expecting every single one to be it! Insane when you're basically trying to weed out Behemoths like that, and basically no longer feel the need to measure most of them 🤣 Insane day! I'm getting out there with you all next time 👊😂

[@FishAnything]

Haha yeah man it was a fun trip filled with amazing Bluegill action. This video didn't even do it justice! Thanks for watching buddy :)

[@k62g58]

Loved the duck segment. If gills are kid fish, I don't mind being kid like as I move through (too fast) my 60s. Great video.

[@FishAnything]

I will always be a kid. Bluegill are awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@brianathern9154]

You and Bill were slaying the bull bluegill. I had my PB last year fishing for smaller largemouth bass with a 6' light action rod and 6# line. The bass were killing the Beetle Spin and had an 11 inch gill slam it. What a gas! My son is the jumbo pumpkinseed guy when we go to northern WI in the early fall. Great quest and you did it. Jumboliscious

[@FishAnything]

That is epic! An 11" Bluegill is an absolute tank! Tight lines Brian.

[@Jhossack11]

This T’was fun. Worth a comment- Nice! Well done!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Jim!!

[@stuartwalker6409]

lol unbelievable, re rewatched episode 7 last night and that was like 7 months old and today I get home from work and there's episode 8 lets gooo get it

[@FishAnything]

YES SIR! Thanks for rewatching episode 7. Always makes me happy when people watch videos more than once :)

[@UNFXWND]

Thanks always for the great content. I also love ultralight fishing

[@FishAnything]

It is so fun! Thanks Marcus :)

[@CRose9205]

I love this video. Just a few days ago, I caught a pure pumpkinseed at 10 inches and 1 lb. After seeing this, I may get it mounted. Biggest pumpkinseed I've ever seen or caught. These bluegills were so nice.

[@FishAnything]

Heck yeah man a 10" Seed is a monster!

[@boar211]

Great long form video! So many fish, how could you be sad on a day like that. I love the fact that you were so excited to have caught your 10" that it looked like you forgot how to take off your sunglasses LOL. Great job sir.

[@FishAnything]

Haha Rob I tell you what my world was spinning at that moment. The amount of joy running through my heart was next level XD Who would have thought a Bluegill could make me so dang happy.

[@RamonOutdoors]

YES! YES! YEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS! I knew it would happen man! It was only a matter of time! I hope you get a replica mount of that chonk of a gill!

[@FishAnything]

I didn't even think about that. Would be cool, but the story documented on camera is good enough for me :)

[@brainfry]

Me and my 4 year old son enjoyed every second of this series, thank you so much for the pleasant and fun content! You inspired us to try for our own big gil, for master it's 11" in my region o.o Caught our first 9.5" was such an exciting evening.

[@FishAnything]

That is epic! So happy you shared the viewing of this series with your son. Thank you :) Hope you two have some fun adventures this fall.

[@danthompson1467]

Congratulations Ethan !! I’m so happy for you 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Dan!! I had a blast. So thankful for that fish haha

[@PrimeMKTO]

We hammered the sunnies in MN on Sunday. Green Pumpkin Black Donkey Tail Jrs on ultralight rigs. Lots of 8+ and a few 9s. And I’m telling the truth when I say we saw over a dozen boats and no one else could catch them. Was actually amazing being the only boat catching them. We put on a show. My fishing buddies are officially Donkey Tail believers.

[@FishAnything]

THAT IS WHAT I LOVE TO HEAR!!!

[@jonpogue427]

I'm so glad you got to go to that lake and catch all those awesome fish!❤

[@FishAnything]

It was a special day!

[@isaacweaver4918]

Nice fish, a relatives pond had a couple 10 inches and it was a thrill to catch them, doing it in a lake would be something else.

[@FishAnything]

That sounds like a blast :) Thank you Isaac!

[@Obsessed.Anglers]

Nailed it ! All the catches! Freaking awesome!

[@FishAnything]

👊🏽 thanks man!

[@patrickhartman6818]

Cool. Congratulations that is one heck of a bluegill

[@FishAnything]

It was one heck of a lake! Thank you Patrick :)

[@Mrfrerob]

Congratulations on beating your goal Ethan!!!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Rob!!

[@kyleziegler2288]

way to go, Ethan! Nailed it.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Kyle! Such a fun trip :)

[@chancegivens5825]

Congratulations Ethan!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Chance!

[@kenappleby8481]

Congratulations! Wow those were some slabs! Had to of been a blast just catching that many 9"+ gills. Take that any day!

[@FishAnything]

Honestly it was pure insanity. Thank you Ken!!

[@kirkgeno6077]

Epic...what a thrill to watch! Not gonna lie...was really hoping for a sick beat to drop on the hookset of that beast.

[@FishAnything]

Haha yeah I could probably up my editing game. But to be honest, I was knee deep in a phytoplankton discussion at that point XD

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Awsome Ethan, so many huge bluegills! Now that’s a perfect day on the water! Congrats on your 10+ bluegill! Yep definitely worth buying pizza for! Thanks for the series!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you David! More series to come :)

[@Dicyple1979]

Amazing day man! Congrats on all but especially the 10.5! Imagine the fish fry you could have had! I love Blue Gills!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Mike! It was a truly special day.

[@midwestfischerman]

I'm looking forward to the return trip to that trophy lake in January for some HARD WATER action through the ice! When you head back there for ice fishing PLEASE TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!!

[@chillfish702]

Let’s go! Been waiting for this one. 👏👏

[@FishAnything]

The day has finally come! Now I need to set a new goal.

[@nicholashubert4834]

Congratulations!! Thank you for taking us on your journey!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you for coming along :)

[@23FOEVA]

Wow. That was so awesome. 🥰

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Zarah!

[@armandorjusino]

There it is, congratulations my fellow angler friend, awesome series, and those 9 and 10 inchers you kept on catching with Bill were awesome, including that long perch. I sure hope this is the starting point of many new series, I'll love to see one on those underrated rock bass or pumpkins.

[@FishAnything]

I definitely intend to do more series just like this one in the future. Probably a Pike series, River Smallmouth, and some more sunfish focused content as well. Stay tuned!

[@mthompson2442]

Fantastic! Finally hooked a 10". Keep up the the good work!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you! It was a special day on the water!

[@timothythompson6549]

Tin boat ftw! You HAVE to get a replica of that! Sooooooo happy for you!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Timothy :) It was such a fun trip! Never really considered a replica mount. Might have to check it out.

[@timothythompson6549]

@@FishAnything dude, you've put so much time into that fish! It'd look great on a piece of vertical driftwood on a pedestal on your desk at Mule HQ. And significantly cheaper than the 50" muskerrunge I'll eventually get.

[@amilcarochoa8665]

Congratulations 🎉 I saw all 8 videos and I can tell you, I was as excited as you 😂

[@FishAnything]

Thank you so much :) glad you liked the series!

[@BrianKuhl]

Congrats on the catch. Nothing like setting a goal and meeting it… even better when it’s fishing. Hope that ‘za was half as good as you felt after the catch 👊🏼.

[@FishAnything]

Setting a fishing goal and working your butt off to achieve it is unbeatable. Now I gotta figure out my next goal...

[@jessiehoch7541]

Congratulations brother. That’s so awesome.

[@FishAnything]

It was a truly special trip :)

[@fishingwithvin]

I’m in between your reaction to completing your goal or when you called him bluegill Bill as my favorite part of this video, congrats dude!

[@FishAnything]

Haha Bluegill Bill for sure :)

[@flynnsjflynn]

Great catch and great effort. Mule jig for life.

[@FishAnything]

It was such a fun trip. Thank you Shannon!!

[@chrispuchi5750]

Thus awesome!!! Great job guys. All were great fish.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Chris!!

[@robertrabine8481]

Amazing lake. Well done, Ethan.

[@FishAnything]

This lake was incredible!

[@ericwakeman6665]

Fantastic catch I second the hope you’ll send in fer master angler award from DNR that’s a special fish congrats

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Eric! I never submitted it but maybe I should :)

[@bridgetb9007]

Woohoo! This entire video was so fun to watch! Congratulations!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Bridget! It was even more fun to film haha

[@eabaskervill]

TEN!!! CONGRATS!!!👏👏👏

[@FishAnything]

Heck yeah! Thanks Eduardo :)

[@markhanson6880]

This year I fished for redfish and sea trout in Florida, bonefish and permit in Belize but my favorite fishing trip has been catching bluegills at my home lake back in Illinois. Great video! I am looking forward to watching the rest of this series.

[@FishAnything]

That is one heck of a statement! Bluegill FOR LIFE :) Hope you enjoy the remainder of the series!

[@YoungsterJory]

Dare I say it???? LEGENDARY

[@FishAnything]

Haha it was a legendary day!

[@Jus10worsT]

Just found your channel like a month ago and I’ve been hooked! You seem to be a truly humble and genuine guy! The enthusiasm and joy in your voice and demeanor is Inspiring my friend! It makes me happy when someone of your grit and work ethic accomplishes their goals it truly inspiring keep up the great content and never change who you are because from what I can see is that you sir are a true role model for all the young fishermen out there!

[@FishAnything]

Justin - those kind words mean a lot to me! I definitely have a lot of fun with the channel and work hard at what I do. Thank you for noticing :) Holler if you ever have any questions or feedback. Tight lines!

[@k9karma]

So excited for you. Congratulations on the trophy.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Ronald!!

[@chrisdhuyvetter8977]

Great episode and congrats on achieving your goal! Looked like a fantastic day on the water.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Uncle :) Tons of fun!!!

[@pauls3616]

Nice! Great job. 👍

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Paul!!

[@jadrankodolovcak627]

Fun to watch.

[@FishAnything]

Glad you liked it!

[@TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures]

Awesome stuff man! Nice setting as well. I'm with you, I'm getting more addicted to Panfish on tiny setups, big Gills & Redears in particular. I got a Gill the other night just under 10", but so thick & I didn't know WHAT I had on for awhile she fought so hard. They're an amazing Fish... & they're EVERYWHERE! Enjoy your Vids.

[@FishAnything]

That is epic! I wish we had more Redear in this area. We mostly have Pumpkinseed and Bluegill with an occasional Green Sunfish mixed in. Tight lines :)

[@InTheWoodsToday]

Haven't even watched yet but heck yes dude!

[@FishAnything]

GOT IT DONE!

[@InTheWoodsToday]

You the man!

[@charlesforest5323]

It's bassinbill!!! It's good to see y'all fishing together again. Edit: YOU DID IT!!!!!!! I've been vested in this for the last year and I'm so stoked you got to do it with Bill in the boat!!

[@FishAnything]

Heck yeah! I couldn't have done it without my dude Bill :)

[@silp5369]

this was definitely a cool series/ mission. congrats!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you! I had a ton of fun with this one :)

[@RyW1]

Man what a lake! Pursuit of a 10 ✅

[@FishAnything]

Heck yeah Ry! Such a fun place to fish :)

[@Henry-xh8ec]

Great video. Looks like a ton of fun.

[@FishAnything]

It was a blast! Thank you Henry :)

[@toucantwo]

Nicely done. Perseverance pays off!

[@FishAnything]

It was a wonderful lake! Thankful we made it happen :)

[@j.t.cooper2963]

🎣👍🏻😎 Awesome!! I knew you would get one! 🍻

[@FishAnything]

It took a year but we got it done!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

@@FishAnything It was well worth the wait.

[@Obsessed.Anglers]

Congrats man that's an amazing bluegill!

[@FishAnything]

Thanks! It was an absolute blast

[@Triaz357]

I definitely just binged this whole series and it was fantastic. Congrats man you earned it! I love ultralight fishing and now you have inspired me to set a Gill goal. I think I’ll start small, around 8, and work up to 10. Again congrats and thanks for the inspiration!

[@FishAnything]

Go get it done! Thanks so much for watching the entire series - that means a lot :)

[@FishiganMilligan]

What an awesome video! Took my time and watched the whole thing. Congratulations! What a day, looked like an absolute blast 👌

[@FishAnything]

Thank you so much! It was pure happiness haha

[@Chocalateshake]

Awesome congrats, that's a beautiful fish

[@FishAnything]

Thank you! So fun :)

[@bryanwooten8228]

Great Bluegill Video 🔥🔥🔥

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Bryan!

[@broncodude6299]

Bluegill start out as kids fishing but later in life I think we all go back to the fun basics. AND they are good eats! 😁

[@FishAnything]

Dang right! They are such a fun species that are a true sportfish.

[@fishingthedream7386]

Wow that was an awesome finale!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you! I had a blast with this series :)

[@Aaurora0W]

The joke at 6:42 had me dying lmao

[@travisworts6249]

I caught a 9-inch bluegill on your craw bait. I absolutely love fishing for gills.

[@FishAnything]

That is awesome - thank you for sharing!

[@kathyervin6166]

Congratulations Ethan🎣🤘🏻

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Kathy!!

[@BrentAllenOutdoors]

Good stuff! I'd like to see the same series done for Crappie. Maybe a 14"-15" one.

[@FishAnything]

I have a series going on crappie called "Slab Stories" which you can see on my channel. I don't have a specific size goal on that series but maybe I will start one of those! A 14" slab is feasible but would certainly take some time. Might just go for it!

[@losingbigfish9473]

Congratulation it looks like you guys had so much fun great video

[@FishAnything]

It was one of the most fun trips I have had. Thank you :)

[@redmapleoutdoors1192]

Nice catch! My son and I are on our own pursuit of a 10 this year!

[@FishAnything]

You got this! Good luck :)

[@jacobbittner9072]

Congrats!!🎉 what lake were you on?!?

[@FishAnything]

Secret Lake lol

[@danweeks1980]

Congrats, man!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Dan!

[@kodonryati]

Congrats!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you! Fun times :)

[@jasonwalk4257]

Bravo sir, bravo 👏👏

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Jason!

[@tonymcbroom5252]

That was incredible! I am sooo happy for you Ethan! Catching that many monster gills had to be an amazing ride! So when are you going to start your pursuit of an 11? Just kidding sir. Hope this finds you well and thanks also to Bill for golden ticket to that incredible body of water.

[@FishAnything]

Haha heck yeah Tony! Maybe not a pursuit of 11 anytime soon but definitely plan to create more series for other species!

[@indianacreekbum_4683]

Mission accomplished congratulations man

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Jack! Maybe I should try for them big ol' Carp soon :)

[@indianacreekbum_4683]

@@FishAnything its a blast forsure

[@robertjones371]

I love the videos and the lures, congrats on getting that monster!!! Just made another order today my wife is even keyed into "purple swimmy lures" AKA the donkey tail jr. I like the white ones a little better lol.

[@FishAnything]

Haha that is awesome! Thank you so much for the continued support, Robert :)

[@Brunnen_Gee]

Oh, I just made it to the end. Congrats!

[@FishAnything]

Heck yeah :) Thank you!

[@kioutdoors2314]

You’ve got to come back sometime and catch dinner plate sized crappie with me👌🏻 That location is a magical place.

[@FishAnything]

Dude, that sounds like my kind of party. You let me know when and I am there!

[@gregorymarshall7927]

Congratulations dude

[@FishAnything]

Thank you! It was such a fun trip.

[@PonyFoot123]

Man thats gnarly. Really cool to see how hype you were about big bluegill. But now I gotta wonder...where do they go post spawn 🤔

[@FishAnything]

Haha yeah they definitely are harder post spawn. That said, you should be able to find them on grass edges or in shady locations with good cover.

[@mrblueskynm3968]

Yay! Congrats man!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you! This series was one of my favorite things I have ever done on KZbin.

[@mrblueskynm3968]

@@FishAnything I really enjoyed the series, you did a great job!