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October 12, 2007

Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 4 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs. Bright colors seem to be working the best. Catfish have been

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Rick’s Bait & Tackle: Cambria, (618) 987-2534 Baldwin Lake: Largemouth bass are hitting spinnerbaits but are slow. Bluegills are biting on worms in 6 to 8 feet of water. Striper fishing has been good, and crappie and catfish fishing has been fair. Obie’s Tackle: Belleville, (618) 234-5638 Carlyle Lake: Catfish have been biting on cheese […]

Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 4 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs. Bright colors seem to be working the best. Catfish have been Read More »

Kankakee River: Catfish are biting on chicken livers, minnows, and crawfish. Pike have been lively and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners.

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Lannys Live Bait & Tackle: Kankakee, (815) 935-1661 Fox River (Batavia): Smallmouth bass and catfish are being taken, with a few nice-sized walleye reported. Batavia Bait & Tackle: Batavia, (630) 879-1302 Mackinaw: Smallmouth bass activity is stepping up. A few large catfish have been reported, and have been caught mostly on cut baits. Illinois DNR

Kankakee River: Catfish are biting on chicken livers, minnows, and crawfish. Pike have been lively and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners. Read More »

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