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Thanks For Visiting Our Website !
We appreciate all who visit our site and read the events, articles, reports and other fishing related items.

WE WISH YOU & YOUR FAMILY
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 Check Out my Video below with Jim Crowley of Hook and Hunt TV -

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:
Jan.   31st   and   Feb.   5th   -   9th


- CHECK ILLINOIS WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS MAP -
 
Also Check the PRINTOUT under CONDITIONS too


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 one up at Corner Curio in Pekin on Derby
    (Home of The Original Vanilla Bug Spray)

UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS and NEWS:

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- 2012 Sport & Fishing Show Schedule -
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- Now through April 13th - The application process for the 2012 Youth Conservation Corps Program at Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, Havana, IL has opened. Click HERE for details to apply for Summer Positions Available for Teens at Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge.
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- New State Record Walleye - Nick Tassoni has been fishing for walleye on the Pecatonica River with his father, Dave ever since he can remember. But Sat. Jan. 7, 2012 he caught the biggest Walleye of 14-pound, 12-ounce to set a new Illinois State Record The previous record of 14 pounds was set by Fred Goselin back in 1961 on the Kankakee River which was the longest-standing gamefish record in Illinois. Illinois Conservation Police Officer Brian Alt witnessed the official weigh-in, and the record was verified by regional fisheries biologist Dan Sallee.
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FREE Boat Show January 20-29
at Bass Pro in East Peoria, IL
Click HERE for full details
and seminar schedules.
Hope to see ya there..!

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Jan. 27 - 29 the Illinois Fish & Feather Expo
at Interstate Center in Bloomington, Illinois.
Check website for a map with directions to the show, the seminar speakers and more at www.illinoisfishandfeather.com
The TBF Reel Kids Casting Kids competition goes on throughout the weekend. The Illinois Bowfishers Association sponsors a booth where kids can learn to shoot arrows at plastic fish. At 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, a question-and-answer session will be held with the professional anglers who are leading seminars at the show.
Click HERE for Seminar schedules and times
Stop by and see us at our Booth while there
We will have our 2012 Fishing Calendars and more..!

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- Through Feb. 1st - A great way to Recycle your Christmas tree is by donating it for Fish Habitat Improvement Day at Lake Shelbyville. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will place the trees in Lake Shelbyville to provide cover for fish to escape and nest. Trees will be collected through Feb. 1st in Shelbyville at the Johnstowne Mall at the Northwest corner of the parking area on the West side of town. And in Sullivan at the corner of Water and Main Streets, at the recycling lot across from the Library..
Please Do not place trees on the parking lots - but drop them off inside the snow fenced areas.
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- Feb. 2 - HOI Crappie Club will meet 7:00-8:00 pm at Presley’s Outdoors to discuss and finalize their Tournament schedule for 2012, contact Tim Hanauer with questions   T.Hanauer@sbcglobal.net
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- Feb. 9 - Prairieland Anglers Fishing Club meeting at 7:00 P.M. in Cub's Food Cafe area The guest speaker will be John Graham of CAMP SMALLMOUTH For info contact Jim by email Jim Zoerb@gmail.com or call Jim at 473-2287
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- Feb. 11 - 1st Annual Great Evergreen Lake Ice Fishing Tournament
Adults 8:00 a.m. – Noon (16 Yrs. Old & Up) and Kids 10:00 a.m. – Noon 15 Yrs. Old & Under - With Adult Partner
PRIZES: 1st & 2nd Place in Each Division For: Longest – Bluegill, Crappie & Bass & Most Fish
COST: $5.00/person Adult Division & $5.00 per Adult/Kid Team
Door Prizes & Free Food for Participants
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- Feb. 12 - Bass 25 Peoria will hold it's 2012 tournament season sign up (No meeting) from 9am - 12 noon at Presley's Outdoors in Bartonville. New members welcome. For more info go to bass25.com or call Doug Starr at 309-678-3487
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- March 1 - HOI Crappie Club will meet 7:00-8:00 pm at Presley’s Outdoors to discuss and finalize their Tournament schedule for 2012, contact Tim Hanauer with questions   T.Hanauer@sbcglobal.net
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- March 5 - Illini Lunker Hunters Bass Club meeting at Presleys Outdoors 7:00PM
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- March 8 - Prairieland Anglers Fishing Club meeting at 7:00 P.M. in Cub's Food Cafe area The guest speaker will be Mike Garthouse IDNR Fisheries Biologist for area lakes For info contact Jim by email Jim Zoerb@gmail.com (or call Jim Zoerb at 473-2287).
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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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- If you are an Ice Fishing angler, you may wish to read this note from Depot Bait & Tackle in Victoria on their efforts
to keep some Lakes Open for Ice Fishing

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- Watch our Fishing Reports page for More Fishing photos
And for Lake Closures taking place during winter and Ice Conditions -


- 2012 Sport & Fishing Show Schedule -


-- SAFE BOATING COURSES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS --
- - Jan. 28th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Church OF JESUS CHRIST Latter, 3700 W Reservoir, Peoria, IL (309) 447-6463
- - Feb. 4th 9:00 AM at USCG Hoffman Estates (224) 325-4107
- - Feb. 11th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2ND Reform Church 600 State St, Pekin (309) 447-6463
- - Feb. 12th 10:00 AM USCG in Geneva (224) 325-4107
- - Feb. 18th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Scroeder Hall College Ave E of Main St, Normal, IL (309) 447-6463
- - Feb. 25th 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Concordia Lutheran School, 2000 W GLEN, Peoria, IL (309) 447-6463
- - Feb. 25th 9:00 AM at USCG in Hoffman Estates (224) 325-4107
- - March 10th 10:00 AM at USCG in Geneva (224) 325-4107
- - March 11th 11:00 AM at USCG in Hoffman Estates (224) 325-4107
- - March 24th 9:00 AM at USCG in Aurora (224) 325-4107
- - March 24th 8:30 AM at Historic City Courthouse 110 W Madison ST in Yorkville (630) 621-5544 ext. or UPHIGH63@AOL.COM
- - March 31st 9:00 AM at USCG in Hoffman Estates (224) 325-4107
- - March 31st 8:30 AM at Four Rivers Enviromental ED CT 25055 W Walnut Lane in Channahon (630) 621-5544 ext. or UPHIGH63@AOL.COM
- 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 MDNR has a great web page on Ice Safety with a good
10-minute "Danger, Thin Ice" video about half way down page and at about the 5-minute mark a Self-Rescue after falling through Ice section. If you do not want to watch full video, there is a short on listed on page too..


- Check another clip about our Fishing Calendar



GOD BLESS AMERICA

 
by American Premier Corp. We fish with their Rods


 
  Read Our Field Test
 

  Jan. 27 - 29, 2012
 



 
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  Elmwood All Outdoors Show   March 3 - 4, 2012

 
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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
 
Great Outdoor columns:
- Bloomington area
Pantagraph Newspaper
by  Scott Richardson

- Chicago area
Chicago Sun-Times
by  Dale Bowman

- Springfield area
State Journal-Register
by  Chris Young


MONTHLY TIPS

--As Fisherman, we must stick together and share fishing tips with others.
- With winter here, like it or not - many would like to be Ice Fishing but this year has been mild so far and No Safe Ice has formed yet.
- Colder weather and lower water temps have fish more out in deeper water.
Time to think more vertical presentations, just pump up and down 12 to 36 inches over prime structure or places where you pinpoint bait or fish on a depthfinder.
- Use the prime moon periods on our Fishing Calendar to help plan how or where you will fish for best results.
We have been asked about our fishing option right now and here is a tip to help
- Try a Cooling Lake -
-- 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: - Winter 1930-31 - During the winter months of 1930-31, a creative young fisherman - Lee Wulff - being a passionate fly fisherman, he sews the first modern flyfishing vest. A refinement of this multipocketed vest that was worn over an angler's clothing for comfort and easy access, hits the market right after World War II...

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.

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://www.ifishillinois.org/pdf/2011fishingguide.pdf (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: - ICE FISHING - Winter fishing method in which anglers use a variety of specialized jigging and tip-up gear to catch colds..

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and
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