One of these springs, the gobblers are just going to surrender. I can see it now: a trio of longbeards marching back to my truck, wings behind their heads, just giving up before I even
Braidwood Fish are being caught on ice jigs under a float or on bottom rigs tipped with nightcrawlers or other cut bait. Boaters are finding good largemouths on spinnerbaits and swimjigs. There are some days
Crab Orchard Lake Anglers were catching some crappies, but rains and heavy winds have slowed fishing considerably. Most crappies are still holding over deeper cover on minnows and jigs. Some anglers were also taking some
Sangchris Lake Bass are fair on spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. Catfish are slow. Crappies are fair on jigs fairly shallow along rocks near dam. Lake Bloomington Crappies were fair around shallow brush on jigs. Bass and
As the spring seasons open, it appears the number of turkey hunters are shadowing the state’s turkey population – both have seen small declines.
Fox River The smallmouth action is heating up. Fishing live minnows with a small hook and a few split shot in the current can really produce some nice fish. Walleyes are on the move and
Asian carp capture most of the headlines when it comes to aquatic invasive species in Illinois – and they haven’t even been found in Lake Michigan.
Banquets/Fundraisers April 6: Trico, Steelville Scholastic Trap WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Steeleville American Legion. For more info call Greg Richelman, 618-318-3906. April 6: Lawrence County Longbeards NWTF Banquet, Lawrence County 4-H Building. For more info
Although clouds remain on the horizon, Lake Michigan anglers can be optimistic as the 2013 open water season kicks off.
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