In a state where good news has been nearly as scarce as rain this summer, the “duck factory” up north has provided Illinois waterfowl hunters with a surprise shower of hope.
News-reading deer hunters who were educated about epizootic hemorrhagic disease in 2007 certainly have good reason for concern in 2012.
Although relatively few farmers in Illinois hunt deer, it’s fair to argue they play the most important role in controlling the state’s herd.
Chain The walleye action is really hot right now. Fishermen have been reporting good catches in Pistakee and Marie in the early morning or late evening. Jig and minnows or jig and leaches have done
Devils’ Kitchen Bass slowing in heat. Crappies biting on minnows and jigs. Bluegills hitting crickets in shallows. Crab Orchard Lake Catfish action is still steady. Cut bait, nightcrawlers and leeches are all producing good catches.
Banner Marsh Bass good on spinnerbaits. Bluegills fair on crickets and worms. Crappies good on minnows or jigs. A few catfish being taken on stinkbaits. Powerton Bluegills biting on worms. Smallmouths good near points and
Ohio River At Smithland Pool, the river is slightly above pool, but the creeks and rivers are clear. Catfish action is still steady on cut bait, nightcrawlers and stinkbaits. Bluegills are fair in the creeks
Region I A District 1 CPO responded to a boat accident that occurred just up river from the Arduini Boat Ramp in Rock Falls on the Rock River. A Sterling woman was heading up stream
Banquets/Fundraisers 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 more info call Shawn Evans, 217-521-8148. July
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