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We appreciate all who stop by.

- WE WISH YOU A GOOD FISHING YEAR -

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 2008 Best Times Fishing Calendars is available, with new tips, money saving coupons, samples and more..! - They will make a Great Gift - Get one ordered and start planning your fishing for this year..
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 FISHIN GALS 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 THIS MONTH:
May   17   -   21st



UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS and NEWS:


Check Here for more details & winning photos..

- - Our Photo theme for May is - Kiss Your Catch -
-- We have Few Photos at this time, so get yours in soon and Win --

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- The new 2008 Illinois Fishing Information booklet from the Illinois D.N.R. is out. There are a few regulations changes this year and those for Central Illinois lakes are:
  Evergreen Lake will have a new Crappie daily limit of 15 fish of 9 inch minimum length.
  Sangchris Lake will have a new Large & Smallmouth Bass of total daily limit of 3 with only 1 of 15 inch or over and 2 fish under 15 inch.
  Shelbyville will have a new Crappie daily limit allowing anglers to keep 5 fish under 10 inch in addition to 10 fish 10 inch or over.
 You can read it online at   http://dnr.state.il.us/fish/digest (This is a huge file so be prepared.)
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Here is something interesting, a new grassroots effort, the National Fishing License Initiative.
Is it about time we had a national license? Read about it at http://www.nationalfishinglicense.org
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TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THIS SUMMER'S SPORTSMEN'S OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPO
-- June 27-28, 2008. Guest are Jimmy Houston and Brad Stine plus others so tickets will go fast.
Check their site for Ticket Details
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May 31 - Mackinaw River Canoe Trip Sponsored by the McLean County Parks and Recreation Department (weather & water level permitting) 8:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.(est.)
Register Online at www.mcleancountyil.gov/parks , or by calling the Park Visitor Center @ (309) 726-2022, ext. 221
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June 6-9 - Illinois Free Fishing Days
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June 7 - Free Kids Fishing Clinic with a time for Fishing and many prizes along with a lunch at Fulton County Camping & Rec. area near St. David. Larry's Fishing Hole and the IDNR will provide instructions, demos and rods & reels will be available to borrow for the day. Check back for more details soon..
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June 7 - Illinois Bowfishers Kids instructional Bowfishing with Fun Shoot at the Two River Family Fishing Fair at Pere Marquette SP in Grafton, IL For more info visit www.illinoisbowfishers.com
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June 7 - Mackinaw River Canoe Trip Sponsored by the McLean County Parks and Recreation Department (weather & water level permitting) 8:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.(est.)
Register Online at www.mcleancountyil.gov/parks , or by calling the Park Visitor Center @ (309) 726-2022, ext. 221
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June 15 - 5th AIR NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT OPEN BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT at LAKE SPRINGFIELD, LINDSEY BOAT RAMP 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. with Pre-tournament meeting @ 5:30 a.m. There are a number of temporary lake permits for June 14 & 15 if needed. Contact: Steve Parker for more info and entry forms Steven.parker@ilspri.ang.af.mil or nitro190@springnet1.com or by ph. 217-741-4255 or 217-757-1454
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June 15 - BULLFROG Season starts and goes through August 31 - 8 bullfrogs daily limit with 16 bullfrogs possession limit
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June 21 - The Big Cat Quest Approved Manufactured Bait Catfish Tournament makes a new stop on Rend Lake at Rend Lake Resort in Whittington, Illinois
Since Hoss's Hawg Bait is one of the approved manufactured baits that must be used for this tournament, we will be fishing this tournament along with many others and our friends & owners - Russ & Janice Nash.
-Ken Freeman Outdoors is proud to announce that the U.S.S.A. Children event will also be at Rend Lake this day too.
-Be sure to come check this event out and we recommend a stay at the Rend Lake Resort & Conference Center a premier destination on the lake.
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June 27-28 - Sportsmen’s Outdoor Adventure Expo coming to the Bloomington-Normal area This truly is more than just another expo event with exhibits, it is five major events in one. Also a larger outdoor exhibits and planned activities such as demonstration camping area, dog handling, archery and fishing activity areas plus a rock climbing wall - Plus guest are Jimmy Houston and Brad Stine plus others.. The Expo takes place primarily on the campus of Normal Community High School with some venues on the campus of Eastview Christian Church. Visit website - www.jeremiahsportsmens.com
Any potential Exhibitors can visit site to download complete Exhibitor information package too.
Check out their site at www.jeremiahsportsmen.com
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June 27-29 - Havana Catfish & Waterfowl Festival at Beautiful Riverfront Park in Havana, Illinois. Festivities start Friday at 3:00 pm. Catfish cooking contest at 4:00 pm, Serving catfish, walleye and live music 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Saturday Catfish Tournament from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Festival 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, serving catfish, walleye and live music 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 am Duck Calling and Goose Calling contests for prizes & trophies, serving catfish and walleye 11:00am to 2:00pm. Every day lots of Exhibitors, Boats, ATV’s, Crappie equipment, Rod’s & Reel’s, duck calls, much more hunting & fishing equipment. Many raffles for many prizes, biggest being a pond boat loaded with equipment valued at $1000. Kids Catfishing pond, kids casting contests for prizes, Kids catfish coloring contest with winner to go to national finals to win $5,000 scholarship. Lots of good food. For more info call 309-452-9646.
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- Check our Area Tournament Dates & Results page.



-- SAFE BOATING CLASSES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS --
Boaters 12-18 years of age must take this class in Illinois to operate a motorized watercraft.
No person under age 10 may legally operate a motorboat in Illinois
-We highly recommend taking a boating safety course, we did.
---More info on Illinois Boating Laws and Boating Safety Course
- WATCH here for future class dates & locations -

-- May 17 in Rockford, IL - call 815-319-6300
-- May 17 in Alton, IL - call 618-462-6979
-- May 17 in Ottawa, IL - call 815-667-4054
-- May 17; June 7 in Rock Island, IL - call 309-794-5338
-- May 20, 22 in Cordova, IL - call 309-654-2330
-- May 24 in Chicago, IL - call 773-324-8645
-- June 7 in Wauconda, IL - call 847-968-3411
- - - Completion of the course earns youth ages 12 to 18 the safety certificate necessary for solo operation of motorized watercraft on Illinois waterways. The classes are free, but reservations are required.
Remember, youngsters 13 and under are required to wear a life jacket when on a boat that is under way.



GOD BLESS AMERICA






For all your Boat needs
TNT Marine & Storage
Bartonville, IL 61607
309-633-0753
TollFree 800.241.0123

 
illinoismuskies.com
For All Things Muskie
And Guided Fishing Trips
Coupon in our Fishing Calendar !

 
C-A-M-P   SMALLMOUTH
Learn ways of Smallmouth Bass
with Jonn Graham

call 309-399-7055
Coupon in our Fishing Calendar !

After a day on Lake
See Amy Morrison
at Hair Loft in Peoria
309-693-7714


RIVER CITY SIGNS
Contact Them:
rivercitysigns@insightbb.com
or call 309-694-7855

 
HERMAN BROTHERS
POND MANAGEMENT

- Central Illinois Pond
and Fish Experts -

 
"Live life...the way
it should be"


For Professional
Tax Help
contact:
Bob Rachowicz
rachorj@insightbb.com
call 309-692-4368


 
Great Outdoor columns:
- Peoria area
PJStar Newspaper
 by  Jeff Lampe

- Bloomington area
Pantagraph
by  Scott Richardson

- Chicago area
Chicago Sun-Times
by  Dale Bowman
 


 
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MONTHLY TIPS

--As Fisherman, we must stick together and share fishing tips with others.
- With spring here, water temps are one of the most important factors in finding fish.
-As Bass move into spawning areas lures representing lizards are effective and if in rocky areas, lures that represent crawdads are a good choice.
- Try a new lure, a different presentation or try fishing for a new speices this year.
- Here are some tips to help
Get Ready For Spring Fishing
-Fishing from shore this month can be good as fish move near shorelines. A great presentation is the use of a weighted bobber to keep bait or lure above brush or snags as you fish from shore. Your bait can be a float-n-fly or a minnow and use no weight to allow bait to Slowly drop through the water. This slow falling bait will attract even a finicky Crappie. Cast it out past a spot and let drop, if no bite, slowly sweep your rod to pull bobber a few feet and this will cause bait to rise and fall naturally again..
- Support our local Bait Shops to assure them being 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 - -
Do Not Forget - - FISHING IS MEANT TO BE FUN - -

Fish Facts: - - In was1935 an odd piece of European-manufactured tackle called a Luxor spinning rell is first introduced to the U. S. But not until 1947, did spin-fishing become truly popular ..

Did You Know the State of Illinois offers Awards for Big Fish and for Catch-and-Release categories. Drop me a line if you want more info or a form.

Get your copy of the new Illinois Fishing Information booklet free from the Illinois D.N.R. by calling (217)782-6302. This booklet contains fishing prospects for various species, regulations, fish record and more. There were a couple regulations changes this year and you can read it online at   http://dnr.state.il.us/fish/digest (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: - Fishing Tip - Two or more pieces of contradictory angling knowledge or advice contained in a single phrase or sentence..

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