Fishing Frenzy in Illinois

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 | Sports with

Bass FishingI love the spring time when the fishing is at it’s best. I recently moved to Illinois from Las Vegas in August of 2007. Las Vegas has one water hole and that’s Lake Mead which really produces small numbers of bass and a load of boat traffic. In the mid west there are tons of fishing holes.

So far so good:

After 4 fishing outings I was very impressed with each outcome. I have fished 3 different ponds to date and I am in the process of mapping out a few more spots. I do have a honey spot, but I can’t share it. This honey spot has produced great numbers and good size bass.

Results so far:

Outing #1 - 2 Bass, 14 Pan Fish

Outing #2 - 2 Bass, 1 Golden Shiner, 11 Pan Fish

Outing #3 - 22 Bass, 8 Pan Fish (Honey Spot)

Outing #4 - 17 Bass, 15 Pan Fish (Honey Spot)

The largest bass was 3 pounds 4 ounces. The Pan Fish that I caught at the Honey Spot were the largest Pan Fish I have ever seen. They weighed anywhere from 12 ounces to 1 pound!

Are there any other anglers in Illinois that read this blog?

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Comments

  1. 1
    Fool // May 7th, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    I miss fishing, I was actually born in NY, and moved to IL while young. Yes we looked comical using thous humongous ocean poles in my grandfathers pond but we had a blast, even had fun getting the treble hook out of my arm by grand dad. Those were the days.

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    blogzilla // May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    Fool I was born in NYC and now live outside of Chicago. Where do you live now?

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    BillyWarhol // May 7th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

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    Susie // May 8th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    I am to girly to touch those suckers! Give me a boat and a corona though, and I would join ya!

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    fool // May 8th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    I live in central Illinois now.

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    Josh // May 8th, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    Thats a nice looking fish you got there.

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    blogzilla // May 8th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    Haha Susie scared of fishies!

    I am researching plans for an outing with some local bloggers and friends. I am looking at the last weekend of May which is the week after Memorial Day.

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    Susie // May 8th, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    That would be fun…are spouses invited? Susie..isn’t scared of many things..but my damn brother chased me with worms, locked me in forts and threw fishes & horse manure at me as a child.. cut me some slack!

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    Michael Aulia // May 8th, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    I was trying to do fishing for the first time, and none of us got a fish.. I was disappointed.
    Tried the second, it’s the same.

    I don’t want to anymore now lol even though it sure looks fun when someone or you get a fish :D

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    Steve Kirk // May 8th, 2008 at 9:03 pm

    I am from Northern Kentucky and love to fish. It has been a good spring for me, as well. Not quite as good as yours. I have some pictures of my catch from last year on my website. http://www.theperfectsense.com

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    blogzilla // May 9th, 2008 at 5:51 am

    Nice country Steve. I was there in March.

    Susy of course the better halves are invited :)

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    Susie // May 9th, 2008 at 6:18 am

    But dude, I am the better half, I said spouses…

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    Wakish // May 10th, 2008 at 5:44 am

    Wow, that’s like a tasty fish there.. :)
    I love fishing too, it’s wonderful time, especially if you have some friends along too.

    Cheers!
    - Wakish -

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