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It looks like a false morel.

In a subdivision pond west of Springfield.

Had a good day on the ice, introduced a young man to the art of ice fishing today and was rewarded with 59 bluegills and some nice redears. Wish that I knew where the camera was. The ice was about 5...

Went out yesterday and introduced a young man to the art of ice fishing. He had a wonderful time but could not hook and a keep a fish to get up through the ice. Ice thickness was spotty. It varied...

Has anyone been out on the ice yet here in central Il yet? Thinking about going out tomorrow if thick enough.

On their way.

Depends on where you are staying at, I am somewhat familar with the big blue basin area. I would start deep and work shallow and moving is the key down there. Also, I use the double hook rigs...

Nice fish, glad you had a great time.

Crappie can be funny that way. Did you try suspending your jig above them and trying different colors?

That sounds like the smart move to make.

Nice mess of fish you got there.

CR depends how brave you want to be. People say that 4" is the minimum but I have fished on a little 2 and that was not one of my brightest moves in my life time. Also, the clearer the ice is the...

Once upon a time, Grizzly Jig Company carried outlaw rods.

First time on the ice for 2009, was not all that I hoped but was happy to be there. The pond that I was on had 6 -7 inches of ice. The bite was very slow only caught 12 bluegills, 1 crappie and 1...

It's just not the young folks who like this weather. I am 44 and this the best time of the year for me. I am ready to sink some holes right now and pull up bluegill right now!!!

I don't know over here around Springfield all the ponds appear to be open in quite a few spots. I'm hoping that will change by next week.

It's always nice to go home when you can catch those. glad you had a nice time.

I pretty much use waxies year round along with a grizzly jigs.

Good luck and have fun.

Thats a real shame, people that don't have a clue shouldn't make the decisions that will effect others.

You made a kid really happy and will cherish that day for the rest of his life.

Thats a pretty sight when it happens.

Way to go Mark, nice fish.

I would say a fine day indeed.

Great catch beats not catching anything.

Great catch there. Ed

I am glad you you had a great time down there. It one of my favorites also. Ed

We're not finding anything like that up here yet but I keep looking. What a way to spend the day with your sons.

Welcome from up Springfield way.

Good looking fish there Mark. I hope you have a great day today.