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a Safe & Good Year of FISHING !

We make REGULAR UPDATES to our FISHING REPORTS, current Events, our tips, new facts, trivia, 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 real helpful for anglers and we Thank all who purchased them and THANKS for all the kind words and fish stories about using it.
Our New 2012 Best Times Fishing Calendars are Now Available and can be ordered to have as gifts and to help plan how you will fish..!

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BEST FISHING DAYS FOR NEXT WEEK or so:
May   18th   -   22nd


Our New 2012 Best Times Fishing Calendars are Now available..!
Again each month has a money saving coupon
These make a Great Gift for that angler on your list
Click HERE for details and to order yours today..
Or Pick up a Wall and/or Pocket version at Corner Curio in Pekin on Derby
    (Home of The Original Vanilla Bug Spray)
And also at Evergreen Lake / COMLARA Park Office
Get our Pocket Calendars at Gun Creek Fin, Fur & Feather Sportsmans Club at Rend Lake

UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS and NEWS:

Cabela’s Inc has announced the lakes for the Wanna Go Fishing for Millions? Cabela’s, Outdoor Channel, Wanna Go Fishing TV and Geico has tagged fish in lakes in 19 states including three in Illinois: Fox Chain O’ Lakes, Rend Lake and Carlyle Lake.
One of the tagged fish could be worth $1 million. The grand prize will be doubled to $2 million if the grand prize winner is a current user of the Cabela’s Fish Recon app or downloaded the Cabela’s Fish Recon app to their smart phone, sponsored by Geico. There is also more than $225,000 in additional prizes for catching a tagged fish in select lakes across the U.S.
Registration is underway and participants must pre-register before fishing. Winners of specific prizes will be announced after the promotion ends July 8.
Species to be tagged will vary from state-to-state but this year include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, striped bass, perch, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, walleye, crappie, wiper, bluegill and channel catfish.
For additional info visit www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?categoryId=107520480
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Invasive Species Awareness: Governor Pat Quinn has issued a proclamation declaring May to be ´Invasive Species Awareness Month´ in Illinois – asking all Illinoisans to learn about ways in which they can help combat the spread of animal and plant species that endanger the Illinois landscape. Examples of invasive species of concern in Illinois include autumn olive, garlic mustard and kudzu, as well as emerald ash borer, Asian carp, zebra mussels and feral hogs. Learn more by checking the website at http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orc/invasive_species.htm
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In response to the news from DNR Director Marc Miller (read message) that some sort of funding legislation should be unveiled soon, former DNR executive Mike Conlin and northern Illinois fishing activist J.R. Black are strongly urging for the creation of a Fish Management Fund in Illinois. Not sure what all will be included in the bill, but HERE´s the the email attachment we received urging Illinois to create a Fish Management Fund from Mike Conlin and Northern Illinois Anglers Association Executive Director J.R. Black would like to see.
Mike´s plea in message was this " Your help is desperately needed if Illinois Anglers Dollars are to be truly protected. Please Read & distribute this information widely and quickly so that the hope for establishment of a Fish Management Fund can be realized. You will see that no fee raises are being ask for, only protection for the millions that anglers already pay out each and every year.
Thanks so much for your help.
Mike Conlin
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Fishing For Freedom II tournament is an event to help get wounded veterans out on the water fishing. The organizers say this year’s tournament response is even better than last year. However, the problem is they need more anglers with boats to help take these wounded warriors out. And this year both Bass and Catfish anglers are welcome to volunteer, as cats have been added to the format this year. They already have almost 100 soldiers, marines and airmen signed up and planning to attend from as far away as North Carolina and do not want to turn any of our vets away for this event. Organizers say “No man will be left behind.”
With that, they are in desperate need of more anglers to volunteer their boat and time to take a soldier out. You do not have to be a “pro” fisherman or tournament fisherman to make the day special for our veterans.
The event is June 2-3 out of Quincy and you can visit http://www.fishingforfreedomquincy.org/ For further information, or contact Bob Havermale by phone at 217-242-5579 or by email bhavermale@starband.net
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*Attention Boat owners: Boat renewal notices, reminding Illinois boat owners that their registration decals are due to expire on June 30, 2012, will be mailed in May. You can renew on-line or by phone at (866-867-3542). Registration cards and decals for any registrations issued after Jan. 1, 2012 will be printed and mailed in May. Boat owners are asked to carry their temporary permit until they receive the registration decals. Boat titles are not affected by the delay and are being printed and mailed. For additional info on boat registration visit www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/boating/Pages/Information.aspx
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- The Federal government, State, and local agencies are under taking a massive effort to bring the Illinois River back to its previous state and revitalize the natural habitat.
Tim Hanauer of HOI Crappie Club says "What does that mean for us fisherman ? The short version, fishing !!"
For more info Read Peoria Riverfront Developement Fact Sheet
or Read US Army Corps of Engineers presentation.
Both great info with diagrams and photos..
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May 19 - the McLean County Parks and Recreation Dept will Sponsor Mackinaw River Canoe Trip 2012 Saturday, May 19, 2012 (Weather & water level permitting) 8:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M. (estimate)
- Meet at COMLARA Park Visitors Center Fee: $20.00 per Person (Fee includes canoe, paddles, lifejacket) Open to all ages. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
* PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED as Trip Limited to First 25 People *
- Register Online at www.mcleancountyil.gov/parks , or by calling the Park Visitor Center @ (309) 434-6770
- Bring a Lunch & Water/Soft Drink and Come join us and enjoy the beautiful wildlife and scenery while canoeing down the Mackinaw River.
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May 19 - Jeremiah Sportsmen´s Family Sportsman’s Day at Oakridge Sportsman’s Club, Mackinaw, IL (Rain date - June 16th)
For info Contact Quinton Koch at 309-825-2619 or email Quinton.koch@jeremiahsportsmen.com
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May 19 - Chatham American Legion Post 759 "Anything But Bass Fishing Tournament" on Lake Springfield
Come out for FAMILY FUN & SUPPORT LOCAL TROOPS
Shore and Boat fishing Classes along with Tremendous Door Prizes..
* Read Full Details, Rules and Entry info HERE
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May 19 - Prairieland Anglers fishing outing and fish fry at Evergreen Lake, at the Spruce Pavilion. Fish til 3 pm, eat at 5 pm. Bring a covered dish, table service and drink. The club will supply the cole slaw, bread, and lots of good company and fishing stories. Jim says if you have magazines that you have read and don't want to keep, bring them to circulate to others. Several of us will have boats there - and can take others out for a short time. Bank fishing may be good too at that time. Mark this event on your calendar so you will be sure to make it. The fish is always terrific!
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May 20 - The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office is hosting the 2nd annual F.O.P. 55 Open Buddy Bass Tournament on May 20th 2012 at Lake Springfield. A registration dinner meeting will take place on May 19th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a roasted hog being served along with door prizes, 50/50, and a boat launch drawing. Visit fop55basstournament.com for more info.
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May 26 - 2012 REBELS CRAPPIE CLASSIC at Evergreen Lake a fund raiser for the Central Elite Rebels Youth wrestling team
and you can Read Details HERE
or contact Mike Baker @ 309-251-5850 or centralrebelswc@yahoo.com
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June 2 - Jeremiah Sportsmen´s Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Trip at Winthrop Harbor, IL
For info contact Brad Barnes at 309-830-6336 or at tuthdr@aol.com or Dave Iverson at 309-287-2936 or david.iverson@jeremiahsportsmen.com
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June 8-11 - 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. For info on Free Fishing Days special events, contact Tom Munroe at 217-524-5861 or e-mail tom.munroe@illinois.gov
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July 14 - Jeremiah Sportsmen´s Youth Fishing Day at Miller Park, Bloomington, IL
For info Contact Dave Iverson 309-387-2936 David.iverson@jeremiahsportsmen.com
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July 28 - TAKE A KID FISHING TOURNEY Hosted by McLean County Parks at Evergreen Lake PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED In-Person, On-Line, or Mail.
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Aug 3 - 4 = The "Original" Redneck Fishing Tournament at Boat Tavern on Illinois River in Bath, IL The tournament will kick off on Aug 2nd with Music Vision a local band.. Visit the official website www.redneckfishingtournament.net for details, registation and more..
* Note: THERE WILL BE CHANGES THIS YEAR... Each heat is $60 per boat and entry to the event is $5 per day or $8 for all three days of entertainment. Pre-paid registration strongly urged. Remit to Betty DeFord P.O.Box 115 Bath, IL 62617
Also there will be a kids free fishing day on Sun Aug 5th for ages 2-15. Bring a pole and bait fishing on bank food, drinks, prizes for all participants.
If anyone would like to set up a stand at the tournament or to vounteer, please let Betty know ASAP.
Lastly, they have ATV for the Big Prize, so get your raffle tickets now..
This event truly Helps us rid our waters of these invasive species and bring awareness to the problem while having the wildest fishing experience of your life..!
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Sept 20 - 23 - The All-Star Semifinal will be held on Lake Shelbyville, Sept. 20-21, and the Evan Williams Bourbon Championship will be held on Lake Decatur out of Decatur, Sept. 22-23. Following the All-Star Semifinal, the eight professional anglers who have been eliminated from competition will act as fishing guides and tournament partners for eight wounded military veterans from the “Hope for the Warriors” program.
Read more HERE


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-- SAFE BOATING COURSES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS --
- - May 19th 10:00 AM Boating Saturday at USCG in Hoffman Estates (224) 325-4107
- - June 10th 10:00 AM Boating Sunday at USCG in Geneva (224) 325-4107
- - June 23rd 9:00 AM Boating Saturday at USCG in Hoffman Estates (224) 325-4107
- U.S. Power Squadrons Public Boating Course -
  Check their Full Schedule HERE
- WATCH here for future class dates & locations -
* For info on Illinois Boating Laws & Boating Safety Course
Remember, youngsters 13 and under are required to wear a life jacket when on a boat that is under way.
Boaters 12-18 years of age must take this class for solo operation of motorized watercraft on Illinois waterways.
- We highly recommend taking a boating safety course, we did.



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MONTHLY TIPS

--As Fisherman, we must stick together and share fishing tips with others.
- This up and down weather has water temps also up and down, that has also had Bass in and out of thier pre-spawn. However, many lakes will be getting close to the 62-64 degree water soon that will put Bass into a spawn pattern (or back into it). We notice males are close to those spawning areas in coves or bays in about 2 - 4 foot water. With this we find the females are on the edge or out at 1st break in 4 - 8 foot water waiting for that right moment. This is when spinnerbaits and plastics makes a good search lure in the transition water. And if a cold front comes through, SLOW down your retrieve.
- And for those Crappie, try fishing two jigs on your line about 18 inches apart. This lets you fish and cover two different depth while giving you the chance for a Double..
- 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: - 1938 - George Mason convinces Dow Corning to manufacture a new kind of fishing line using the polymer Saran (commonly used in plastic wrap). The new product was called Monofilament Spinning Line, and though stiff and prone to coiling, is widely considered an improvement over the braided linen, silk and cotton lines of the day...

Did You Know the State of Illinois offers Awards for Big Fish and for Catch-and-Release categories and more. Check the I Fish Illinois.org site for details and where you can fill-in and print certificate.

* 2012 Fishing Information booklets are not available in print, another example of how anglers are no longer a priority. Even though Division of Fisheries personnel had the booklet ready to go to print in August, 2011, the powers to be in Springfield have not yet even sent the 2012 Fishing Information booklet out for bids to get it printed!!! So we anglers should not hold our breath waiting for a copy to be aware of any new regs or length limits for water we will be fishing. But we will have go to the Illinois DNR site to read or print your copy (This is a huge file so be prepared)

The IDNR offers free fishing clinics during summer months and we are Certified I.D.N.R. Instructors. You can contact us for info and help to set up for a small group or call 217-782-6424.


Fishing Tale this Month: - LINE - Length of long, thin, strong synthetic material stretched between two fishing rods and joined at its midpoint by a pair of linked hooks..

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Bass Fishing remains GOOD for us..!
With many fish that seemed to be post-spawn..


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