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May 17, 2012

Illinois Calendar of Events – May 18th, 2012

Banquets/Fundraisers June 9: Kaskaskia Longbeards, Banquet, Sullivan American Legion. For more info call Lee Lester, 217-620-8542. July 14: Gallatin Gobblers, Banquet, St. Joseph Curch, Ridgeway. For more info call Richard Zirkelbach, 618-841-0007. July 21: Belleville Boss Gobblers, Banquet, The Quail Club, Belleville. For more info call Gaines smith, 618-234-7763. July 21: Dewitt County Longbeards, Banquet, Elks Lodge, Clinton. For

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Saugers and walleyes hot on rivers; bass anglers waiting – Central Report

Lake Taylorville Crappie bite picking up on minnows. Bass slow. Banner Marsh Crappie biting on minnows. Bass hitting chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Newton Lake Bass good. Some white bass were also reported. Catfish good. Spring Lake Bass slow. Crappies biting on tube jigs at the south end bays. Channel cats also biting on shad at the

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Saugers and walleyes hot on rivers; bass anglers waiting – Southern Report

Devils’ Kitchen Bluegills are spawning and are being caught in good numbers on wax worms and crickets. Crab Orchard Lake Crappies still are spawning and can be caught over shallow cover on minnows or jigs. Bluegill action is hot on wax worms and crickets. Bluegill have moved in close to the banks. Catfish action is

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Saugers and walleyes hot on rivers; bass anglers waiting – Northern Report

Shabbona Look for crappies over the fish cribs and brush piles along the campground shoreline. Begin your search by setting your presentation half way down the water column. Best presentations include Mini-Mites and minnows. Bass fishing is slow. Muskie fishing is good. Bass anglers casting rattle traps are catching a few bonus muskies. Look for

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