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a Safe & Good Year of FISHING !
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and will update any significant fishing information.
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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..!
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:
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.
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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..
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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
-- 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.
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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If you are looking for a great deal on maybe the best fish mounting in Central Illinois,
E-mail me and I will give Phone Number.
Bass Fishing remains GOOD for us..!
With many fish that seemed to be post-spawn..
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