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Just out of curiosity, what about the Davis Creek area ? There's yaks and canoes there quite often.

I believe Norm may have to disagree that fishing is over

Anthony Gagliardi won by 1 ounce

closed for boating..haven't been able to tag fish for the derby either

anything under 12# usually causes problems..i use 12# trilene xt, 15# big game, 30# power pro, and 50# power pro for the heavy stuff..just started trying Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon in 12#, not sure if the fluoro makes a difference yet but have had no issues with it.

The larger the swimbait, the larger the jig you need to get the proper movement and vibration from the whole package. it may sound weird but I have been using 1/2 to 3/4 oz jigs with 6 inch boot tail swimbaits successfully for river smallmouth. as Jonn says, they do select for larger fish, especially the size I'm using.

 

rigging the swimbaits flat, where the shape allows gives you more hook gap and better hookups.

 

It's nothing I've dreamed up on my own, just using lures and tactics Doug Stange has been writing about for some time. They are just for walleye and pike in lakes.

i've seen your baits, and it does look like your going for pike, lol

i've fished this creek for years and i don't think i have to worry about Wilbur, lol..unfortunately i can't reach it from shore until the water drops or i would investigate..it is definitely tied off on 2 felled trees across the creek mouth and hindering my hot spot location,

can anyone tell me if trot lines are legal in central illinois river systems? can't find a clear cut answer..i found one going across a creek mouth recently and there is no tag on it..can i cut it down ?

Time on the Water repeats a lot, i'm sure you'll catch it sometime...seen a lot of familiar areas, nicely done..have seen a drift boat from time to time, wonder if its the same one?

while using the infamous Hulagrub none the less

So you can tell all the locations in William C's,Eric's,Bart's etal reports?

if i was from that area ? yes..or if i was to travel up that way, wouldn't be too hard

if we are going to stop naming specific areas, how about not posting pics any more..they sure tell more about where the fisherman is than any written post..just saying

whether we post specific locations or not, people are going to find the good spots, after all, we found them..but, if it is in the policy, i suppose we need to heed to the specifics. after all, it is just fishing......right ?

any little thing to help Illinois get more money out of us...this is so stupid..putting a sticker on an inner tube, come on man..really?

calling for more rain tonight, shorelines are minimal also (where i go anyway), probably not a good idea if not familiar with the area

I thought I heard someone caught a 21 4 1/2# last year?!? Do u have to get it certified at the bait store?

if they did, i'm sure that person will be speaking up

i'd try around that stump for some largemouth, or the log jam

Bump. Set your DVR.

 

Lakeshore Public Television WYIN on November 5th at 8pm

one more important thing..if you hear banjo music, don't stop !!

just an fyi...waterfowl season opens today (10/27/2013) in the central region..be careful out there

Mark and i got 6 or 7 bags..no bulk items though..waited for you guys til about noon, had a hot dog and left..kids were bringing in a lot of stuff also..

i like using a buzzbait around these, and if i can, right over the top

i believe i'm off that weekend..as for now, yes, i'll be there

i love using these, never caught 2 at once, but have had follows with 1 fish caught..i nose hook mine, seem to work just as well and get better hook ups..i use a 1/0 hook..these rigs look cool in the water darting back and forth.