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10-23-2019, 10:42 PM
Thread: Chip's Marine
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That guy is a keeper! Put him on your firthday...
That guy is a keeper! Put him on your firthday and Christmas gift list. Find out what he likes to drink. Do all that and you'll have a boat mechanic for life!
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10-17-2019, 09:30 PM
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That sounds like a bit much for that pond....
That sounds like a bit much for that pond....
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10-01-2019, 10:13 PM
Thread: Cool down time
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[QUOTE=JTMavs;3895028]Fishing should be getting...
[QUOTE=JTMavs;3895028]Fishing should be getting good with this cool down. Does anyone know current water temp?
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09-21-2019, 07:36 PM
Thread: Different fishing today
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Fishing has no Boundaries is a wonderful cause...
Fishing has no Boundaries is a wonderful cause and all you guys who help are the heros!
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09-04-2019, 07:24 PM
Thread: Visiting Chicago
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Lots to see and do in Chicago, but it can be cold...
Lots to see and do in Chicago, but it can be cold in October. If not, take a walk on State Street and Michigan Ave to see the big stores and the sights.
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08-26-2019, 08:47 PM
Thread: Ladies From Chips Marine
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Now right there is some good-lookin crappies!...
Now right there is some good-lookin crappies!
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03-07-2019, 09:38 PM
Thread: TRIP TO Lake Egyt
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Pyramid Acres is by far the most popular
Pyramid Acres is by far the most popular and easiest to find. Lake of Egypt Road runs east and west across the north side of the lake. From either direction follow the Pyramid Acres sign which is...
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01-15-2019, 09:20 PM
Thread: Shad types?
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Gizzard shad in both lakes
Gizzard shad in both lakes
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12-15-2018, 10:10 AM
Thread: Lake Egypt
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After all the rain, the lake is over the spillway...
After all the rain, the lake is over the spillway this morning, and probably will be high for the rest of the week. The fish are always biting!
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12-08-2018, 09:44 PM
Thread: Lake of Egypt
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warm water
That might be a little tough to do, in DECEMBER!!
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05-16-2018, 08:19 PM
Thread: Not really a crappie question
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Zebco
Those old original Zebcos were great reels back in the 50s and 60s. Find one of those and go thru it. You don't have to be a reel pro to fix what might be wrong.
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03-05-2018, 11:56 AM
Thread: Pothole Crappie
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[QUOTE=Gobob;3585245]We were headed to one of our...
[QUOTE=Gobob;3585245]We were headed to one of our favorite lakes when we dropped off in a pot hole on route 29. Decided we would single pole while we waited for help. Had our 2 man limit in an hour...
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01-20-2018, 02:59 PM
Thread: Lake of Egypt
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A few boats are out. Snow pretty much gone for...
A few boats are out. Snow pretty much gone for now. Saw no trouble on the ramps.
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01-20-2018, 09:58 AM
Thread: Lake of Egypt
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Supposed to be in the 40s today and sunny...
Supposed to be in the 40s today and sunny (Saturday) and 50s tomorrow with light rain. Crappies are biting. Com'on up!
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01-04-2018, 11:35 AM
Thread: just a question
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just a question
does anybody know who makes 1/16oz. jigs that will hang horizontally? I want to lip hook minnows that can swim naturally. Thanks for your help.
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11-13-2017, 09:25 PM
Thread: Toads in the JunkYard Again
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Very pretty! They look like mounts!
Very pretty! They look like mounts!
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08-12-2017, 07:18 PM
Thread: Illinois state fair
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Grandson
Cute little fella! Looks like he's got your day pretty much planned out for ya...
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07-18-2017, 08:07 PM
Thread: Engel bait cooler question
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live minnows
It's a real good idea to NOT use 'city' water! Be careful about using 'store bought' ice, too. Most water from municipal sources is loaded with chlorine which works fine to prevent cavities, but...
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07-10-2017, 10:18 PM
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Well Alrighty then!!
Well Alrighty then!!
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07-10-2017, 09:04 PM
Thread: Kinkaid drowning
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drowning on Kinkaid
Prayers offered for the man and his family during this sad time.
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07-03-2017, 09:35 AM
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I admire your logic. And you might be right! ...
I admire your logic. And you might be right! But if nobody SELLS 'em (according to all the non-answers on C.c) then the still-lifes in Springfield can't tax 'em!
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07-02-2017, 03:45 PM
Thread: Trolling Batteries
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Nobody believes this but me, and it's true. I...
Nobody believes this but me, and it's true. I bought 2 Exide batteries (to be used only for my MinnKota trolling motor) from Cabelas back in 2002,at the same time that I bought my boat. They are...
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07-01-2017, 08:25 PM
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worms for sale
You're sure right about that, but there's gotta be somebody out there selling catalpa worms! I kinds doubt that Illinois even sells a license to sell catalpa worms! Don't tell 'em!!
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06-29-2017, 09:33 AM
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[QUOTE=skunked again;3446576]If I remember...
[QUOTE=skunked again;3446576]If I remember correctly, they get upwards of 4
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06-26-2017, 04:45 PM
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catalpa worms
How big are they, and how do you fish 'em?
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06-24-2017, 10:14 PM
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OK, I've lived in Illinois for almost 80 years...
OK, I've lived in Illinois for almost 80 years and have NO idea what the hell those critters are. What are they?
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06-20-2017, 10:19 PM
Thread: Tips for Pulling Cranks
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pullin an pushin
have any of you guys ever pulled or pushed the Rapala ultra-lite shad? What color works the best?
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06-10-2017, 08:42 PM
Thread: just asking
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Ned
Thanks. I'm catching bunches of bass, but not one crappie, and I'm fishing Lake of Egypt. I'm trying to find a 'ned' way for crappies!
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06-08-2017, 10:26 PM
Thread: just asking
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ned rig
Were you fishing crappies on purpose or did you catch them by accident? Do you remember what you were using and how you were using it?
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06-08-2017, 06:55 PM
Thread: just asking
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Ned rig
It's a lure that shouldn't be as good as it is. Basically it's a 1/32 to1/16oz. mushroom head jig with a #6, 4or 2 hook, and a short stubby worm about 2 3/4" long. It catches bass of all sizes...
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Cool pics and great memories! Wish I had some photos from the old...
Vintage crappie pics