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April 5, 2012

Illinois Calendar of Events – April 6th, 2012

Banquets/Fundraisers April 7: Lawrence County Longbeards Banquet, Lawrence County 4-H Building, Sumner. For more info call Jerry Dunn, 618-936-2189. April 13: Goose Lake Gobblers Banquet, VFW John Martin Steele Post 6049, Morris. For more info call Dan Snyder, 815-942-0649. April 14: Hancock Jakes & Longbeards Banquet, Hamilton VFW, Hamilton. For more info call Brent Reneau, 309-337-0348. April 14: Crawford

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Arrival of spring putting state anglers, fish in the mood – Central Report

Lake Taylorville Crappie bite picking up on minnows. Bass slow. Water conditions are murky. Newton Lake Bass good, but flooding has changed situation. Water clarity very murky. Some white bass were also reported prior to the rains. Crappies a big question mark after a poor fall and few reports this spring so far. Catfish good.

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Arrival of spring putting state anglers, fish in the mood – Southern Report

Devils’ Kitchen An early-April bass tournament produced three fish that each weighed more than 9 pounds. High water levels have caused overall fishing to be slow. Crab Orchard Lake Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best

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Arrival of spring putting state anglers, fish in the mood – Northern Report

Braidwood The lake is open, and the shore fishermen are seeing quite a few catfish and bluegills. Fish are being caught on ice jigs under a float or on bottom rigs tipped with crawlers or other cut bait. Largemouth can be caught fishing the secondary drop-offs with large profile bait like a jig and pig

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