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12-12-2020, 08:49 AM
Thread: Northern IL
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im in town of lee in lee county.
im in town of lee in lee county.
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12-02-2020, 10:45 PM
Thread: Kastmasters
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ive been on a great bass pond bite this fall...
ive been on a great bass pond bite this fall using the 1/2oz. gold has been my best color. i also add a decal eye for confidence and cover with sally hansen water temp is in the 30s
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11-10-2020, 08:32 AM
Thread: Suspended Crappie Mega 360
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thanks
thanks
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11-09-2020, 08:55 AM
Thread: Suspended Crappie Mega 360
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wow. does it tell how deep they are? are the...
wow. does it tell how deep they are? are the bigger marks fish higher in the water column? educate me please
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11-01-2020, 07:28 AM
Thread: kastmasters
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picked up more kastmasters and sidewinder spoons...
picked up more kastmasters and sidewinder spoons will be out at the ponds on tuesday and will report back. a friend picked up some bass at the pond on an old lil cleo,said it was the first time outof...
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10-29-2020, 05:39 PM
Thread: kastmasters
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used a 1/2 spoon for bass,had over 20 in afew...
used a 1/2 spoon for bass,had over 20 in afew hours all released. i have caught 10-12 inch green hybrid gills earlier this year and was hoping to get them on a trailing fly. i do well with the...
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10-29-2020, 07:10 AM
Thread: kastmasters
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kastmasters
been using 1/2 spoons for lots of pond bass as they are 10ft deep and out from shore. is there a way to rig flies behing a spoon to try and catch the big green sunfish . shore fishing in illinois and...
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09-02-2020, 09:52 PM
Thread: Looking for some smaller top water baits
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what i have started using is phelps floating...
what i have started using is phelps floating jigheads or northland soft foam jigheads .they are identical i tie some spinnerbait silicone legs on each side and various tail material. i like...
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08-13-2020, 06:04 PM
Thread: making oars
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i did buy two premium 2x4 8ft.question to figure...
i did buy two premium 2x4 8ft.question to figure out is how big of a paddle. i may start with a piece of plywood just to get the feel of it. probably trimming the 2x4 in half and bolting the blade to...
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08-11-2020, 05:23 PM
Thread: making oars
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thanks for the info. i like the fact of being...
thanks for the info. i like the fact of being able to turn quickly with oars ,electric motors dont come close[unless you had one in front and rear]
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08-11-2020, 07:13 AM
Thread: making oars
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making oars
i have an 18ft 70inch beam mirro craft jonn boat. i want to put oars on it so i can use it like a drift boat i am planning to make some oars as the normal oars are too short and all the stores...
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06-17-2020, 07:49 PM
Thread: lead sinkers
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lead sinkers
after being in several baitshops and wallmart there is a big shortage of sinkers. they say most come from china and that has left many shelves empty.in illinois all store have no bullet sinkers ...
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04-28-2020, 05:53 PM
Thread: IDNR lake openings
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just found out that with shabbona lake state park...
just found out that with shabbona lake state park being open on friday they wont allow Lakeside bait n tackle to be open. they offered to run everything outside with distancing but they said no so...
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04-22-2020, 06:40 AM
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i think pea gravel is too small for the eyes. i...
i think pea gravel is too small for the eyes. i would mix 1-3 inch rock . also running a water pump in spring to create a current may help spawning
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04-09-2020, 07:18 AM
Thread: Status of Illinois Lakes
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lake sule in rochelle is open no wake
lake sule in rochelle is open no wake
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04-07-2020, 04:17 PM
Thread: Status of Illinois Lakes
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shabbona lake closed
shabbona lake closed
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03-23-2020, 11:28 AM
Thread: Prayer Request
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will pray for him and all those in the path of...
will pray for him and all those in the path of the silent killer.
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03-16-2020, 02:51 PM
Thread: Trout magnet imposters!
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i think one of the keys to success with the...
i think one of the keys to success with the trout magnets is the shad head and how it moves the jig as it falls. your jigs will work but making them on a shad head will be better.
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03-07-2020, 09:13 PM
Thread: License plate bill
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just like old sgt fridayused to say just...
just like old sgt fridayused to say just stating the facts.
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03-07-2020, 08:44 PM
Thread: License plate bill
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just got my reminder notice today, 2006 jonn...
just got my reminder notice today, 2006 jonn boat trailer has been 18 bucks for all years now is 118
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03-05-2020, 07:15 PM
Thread: License plate bill
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my boat trailer is all ready titled so then its...
my boat trailer is all ready titled so then its still 18 bucks for the yearly sticker? rich
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02-22-2020, 09:45 PM
Thread: Nail polish
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since i tie both jigs and flies one tip i pass on...
since i tie both jigs and flies one tip i pass on is to cut the brush applicatoron an angle so its easier to apply without getting it on the chenille or feathers.
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02-17-2020, 03:04 PM
Thread: Newer model of livescope 2021??
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just got off the ice after fishing with a friend...
just got off the ice after fishing with a friend who brought out his garmin. punch a hole drop it and spin then mark off where the fish are and cut another hole. ended up with 30 gills which were...
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02-15-2020, 08:41 AM
Thread: Super tiny jig!
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yes they are microfiber. mine came from bed bath...
yes they are microfiber. mine came from bed bath and beyond' the style was in 5 colors of which every otherfiber was dull and one shiny. the only shiny ones i have ever seen . they are narrower...
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02-14-2020, 08:57 PM
Thread: Super tiny jig!
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killer jigs were at the tinley park show i...
killer jigs were at the tinley park show i picked up some 3/32 jigs something i didnt have. i do tie on 1/80 jigs mostly a short shiny mop body from a bathroom matt
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02-14-2020, 08:49 PM
Thread: tinley park fishing and outdoor show
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my9yr grandson sold his 1/64 mop flies, i had my...
my9yr grandson sold his 1/64 mop flies, i had my flies and jigs for bass and walleye. my flies were shannon streamers,satin clousers and large worm flies. rainys flies sells the ultimate worm i...
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02-14-2020, 02:36 PM
Thread: bucktail flies
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they use size 2-4 aberdeen hooks slim profile ...
they use size 2-4 aberdeen hooks slim profile bout 2-3 inches blue over orange,green over yellow, purple over pink all with black thread . lot of u tubes pulling bucktails on the fox...
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02-14-2020, 12:00 PM
Thread: bucktail flies
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bucktail flies
had a great conversation with a guy from wolf river resorts in wisc. they troll a 3way rig with two bucktail flies it popular for walleye and white bass but they also get a good share of crappie....
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02-13-2020, 11:34 PM
Thread: tinley park fishing and outdoor show
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yes it is a great value for vendors and those...
yes it is a great value for vendors and those attending. lot of crappie things. they opened up the new fieldhouse and it will be the place to be next year. killer jigs was there from iowa and also...
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02-06-2020, 06:32 PM
Thread: tinley park fishing and outdoor show
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think its 7bucks for entry, free parking
think its 7bucks for entry, free parking
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