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We appreciate all who visit and read the events, articles, reports and other fishing related items.

WE WISH YOU & YOUR FAMILY
& GOOD FISHING !

We make REGULAR UPDATES to our FISHING REPORTS, current Events, our tips, new facts, trivia, and best fishing days along with PRODUCT TEST Reviews & FISHING ARTICLES and will update any significant fishing information.
So come back, visit us often and click your refresh or reload button to assure you have the latest info available to us.
Our Best Times Fishing Calendars have been great gifts and real helpful for anglers this year and we Thank all who purchased them and THANKS for all the kind words and fish stories about using it.

We want this to be your one stop complete information center for Central Illinois Fishing. And for you Ladies, don't forget to check out Linda´s FISHINGALS section, along with FishinGals Embroidery info. If you have any suggestion or questions feel free to let us know by e-mail address at bottom.


BEST FISHING DAYS FOR NEXT WEEK or so:
May   23rd   -   27th


UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS and NEWS:


 
 
 
  Chris Sarakas of Missouri landed
  a huge 12.08-pound Bass
  at Kentucky Lake
  during the Anglers Choice championship

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- With many Watercraft registrations expiring in June 2013, Watercraft owners in Illinois are reminded that IDNR is no longer mailing watercraft registration renewal notices. Watercraft owners can renew their watercraft registrations by using a touch-tone telephone (1-866-867-3542) or online, with a link on the IDNR website at http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/boating/Pages/RenewYourWatercraftRegistration.aspx   You will receive a confirmation number that will authorize the immediate use of their watercraft on Illinois waters.
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- May 2013 is Invasive Species Awareness Month (ISAM) in Illinois. Events and programs are being held across the state and everyone is encouraged to attend and learn more about invasive species. Invasive species come in many forms, from plants and animals, to insects and diseases and can greatly harm the ecology and economy of Illinois. Two of the most recognizable are Asian carp and emerald ash borer, Learn more at the ISAM website: www.invasive.org/Illinois
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- New Bass Species Discovered in Florida Scientists announced on May 7, 2013 that they have discovered a new species of black bass (genus Micropterus) in Florida that is related to the spotted bass. First discovered while DNA sampling in the Chipola River in 2007, the new species has since been found in coastal rivers in Alabama and along the western Florida panhandle, including the Choctawhatchee River. Scientists have suggested naming the fish the " Choctaw Bass " because the species´ range overlaps the historic range of the Choctaw Indians. Differences between this new bass species and the closely-related spotted bass are not easy to see, which is why the distinction between them has never been made before.
Read Floridatoday.com FULL STORY with photo.
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* Powerton Lake remains CLOSED till further notice for major levee repairs due to weather and flooding delays ..!
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May 15 - 26 Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge is accepting comments on Compatibility Determination for Video Streaming on Illinois River Refuges.
Read this NEWS RELEASE for details..
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May 25 - The WIU Fishing Team rescheduled tournament now known as the Memorial Weekend River Rumble on Mississippi River Pool 19 at Burlington, IA South Launch beginning at 6am till 2pm. Registration can be done either at ramp between 5 and 5:30am the day of tournament or through our email at fishing@wiu.edu.
To view more info and detail READ This FLYER
20% of funds will go to support the WIU Fishing Team and Fans are welcome to come and watch this event´s weigh in at 2:30 pm.
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May 30 - Friends of EverBloom Membership Meeting - 6:30 p.m. at Davis Lodge, Lake Bloomington
Check their web page friendsofeverbloom.weebly.com and find them on Facebook
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May 31-June 1 - The IHSA has announced that the Bass Fishing State Finals have been re-scheduled to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1 at Carlyle Lake in Carlyle. This event was postponed from May 3-4 due to high water levels at Carlyle Lake..
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June 7-10 - Illinois Free Fishing Days when anyone is allowed to fish without the need for a fishing license, inland trout stamp, or salmon stamp during the four-day event each June. Watch for info on Free Fishing Days special events,.
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June 10 - Prarieland Anglers club meet at Dawson Lake - Combination of fishing and lake cleanup. Starts at 6 pm and and goes till dark.
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June 29 - "Fishing to Remember" Tournament to raise money for the Alzheimer´s Association at Banner Marsh and will be held under Big Bass format. There will be 6 weigh-ins throughout the day. They are looking for sponsors. Any questions contact Kyle Helferich by email casting_memories@aol.com
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- The new Illinois Central College (ICC) Cougar Bass Club will be holding a Fund-raising Bass Tournament at Sangchris Lake sometime hopefully this year and will also be selling shirts to help raise monies for tournament cost. Visit their website at cougarbass.webs.com or contact Matt at 309-238-1998 for details or to be a sponsor.
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July 8 - Prarieland Anglers club meet at Dawson Lake - Combination of fishing and simple fish fry. Starts at 6 pm and and goes till dark.
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Aug. 12 - Prarieland Anglers club meet at Dawson Lake - Combination of fishing and wiener roast. Starts at 6 pm and and goes till dark.
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Aug 25 - IVCT Kids Catfish Tournament age 18 and under with adult (Spring Valley Boat Club) 6am - Noon visit http://ivct.webs.com/2013tournamentsrules.htm for more info & details
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- Explore kayaks and canoes for freshwater fishing.
Be sure to read the full series articles by Doug Abbott in Menu on left under Articles.
We feel Blessed to have been able to share these with you and wish to say - THANKS DOUG.!
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  - We were mentioned in the March issue of ILLINOIS GAME & FISH magazine in article:
  CRAPPIE-FISHING Presentations by Don Gasaway on page 49..
  CLICK on image to Enlarge
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Listen to segment 3
 
  as I was on their 1st show for 2013..!


-- SAFE BOATING COURSES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS --
- - Below are Boating Safety Education courses from the IDNR
- June 22nd at IL Waterway Visitor CTR, 950 N 27TH RD, Ottawa 8am - 5pm; call 815-667-4054 or Kathy.I.Higdon@usace.army.mil
- Aug 17th at IL Waterway Visitor CTR, 950 N 27TH RD, Ottawa 8am - 5pm; call 815-667-4054 or Kathy.I.Higdon@usace.army.mil
* Visit the IDNR website for class info, and for couple Online Self-Study Course options. For List of Illinois Safety Education Course by County - Click HERE (they make updates frequently)
Remember, youngsters 13 and under are required to wear a life jacket when on a boat that is under way.
- We highly recommend taking a boating safety course and passing you may receive a discount on insurance, we did.


During these winter months, we have more time and
find it comforting to read good books.
Knowing this author, we suggest these two
new interesting publications that are
available in paperback or Kindle version.
Click on the book cover for more details..


  - There are many tournament dates set for this year,

check our Area Tournament Dates & Results page.
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- Watch our Fishing Reports page for More Fishing photos
And check out the Catch & Release Contest on Heidecke Lake -


- Check out this fishing CLIP we did with Jim Crowley of Hook & Hunt TV

  - or watch the clip about our Fishing Calendar



GOD BLESS AMERICA

 
by American Premier Corp. We fish with their Rods


 
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For All Things Muskie

 

 
Unspoiled, Uncrowded
& Unforgettable

 
Angling Adventures & Custom Rods Custom Built Rods & Guided Fishing rods4fishing.com

 



  Elmwood All Outdoors Show

 

After a day on Lake
See Amy Morrison
For Hair appointment
309-369-7122
amyshairdesigns.com


Professional Tax Help
Bob Rachowicz
call 309-922-6130
 

 



MONTHLY TIPS

--As Fisherman, we must stick together and share fishing tips with others.
- Water temps may be one of the major factors of finding fish this time of year as fish start to move in to stage for the spawn. Each fish has there desired range of water temps that trigger the pre-spawn and the actual spawn. Knowing that range for the species you target and using a temperature gauge will help you know where and how to fish. But remember that most temp gauges are reading just the waters surface temps within the top few inches. Early in the season, it may take a couple days for that to get to the fishes level..
- With all this spring rain we are finding many lakes with stained or muddy waters. Muddy water does not mean you cannot catch fish but just that we must change our approach.
Many times it can help to make fish less spooky and make them hold in more predictable shallow locations. We find Bass have less time to study your lure and will hit it as it is near them.
Use lures that create more vibrations and/or displace more water in those likely shoreline areas of 2 - 5 foot water.
- Tom S. has this Old Timer´s method of saving your line in a snag that is quite useful and wishes to share:
When using a Bronze Aberdeen crappie hook over or in snags you Heat the Hook. Just heat the bend of the hook with a lighter until the gold becomes discolored (black). This weakens that part of the hook just enough to straighten just enough to free the snag, but, the hook bend remains strong enough to hold a fish. This way, you get your hook and float back without breaking the line and re-tying. When you get it back you can use fishing pliers to bend the hook back to a use able shape.
For those of you using a slip bobber it can save valuable time. - - THANKS Tom - -
- Use the prime moon periods on our Fishing Calendar to help plan how or where you will fish for best results.
-- Support our local Bait Shops to assure they will be there when we need them for fresh, lively baits and current fishing info as well as latest tackle - Just a Thought..
- - BE SAFE & GOOD FISHING - -
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Do Not Forget - - FISHING IS MEANT TO BE FUN - -

Fish Facts: - 1946 - As spinning gear and tackle became known in the U.S., the Mitchell Company introduces its French-made Model 300 reel. Retaining its essential design, the refined Mitchell 300 remains popular yet today..

Did You Know the State of Illinois offers Awards for Big Fish and for Catch-and-Release and now a Spear/Bow Fishing Award categories and more.
Check the I Fish Illinois.org site or the awards page
www.ifishillinois.org/awards/open_award.html for details and where you can fill-in and print certificate.


* The 2013-2015 Illinois Fishing Information guide is now available in PDF format on the IDNR website . Regulations in the guide are effective April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2015.
You can read or print your copy (This is a huge file so be prepared)

Fishing Tale/Story: - FISHING TIP - Two or more pieces of contradictory angling knowledge or advice contained in a single phrase or sentence..

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Our great nephew Jacob caught this 21 pounder
over weekend at Johnson Sauk Trail Lake.. WOW

Our great niece Lily (Jacob´s sister) says you do not need a rod & reel
to catch fish; just a stick, some line, a hook and bobber..!

For More Fishing photos,     or Check on our Fishing Reports page..


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