Chicagoland / Northern Illinois Bluegill League - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T09:53:57Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/chicagoland-northern-illinois?groupUrl=indianaohioillinoismichigangillcatchers&commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A141392&groupId=2036984%3AGroup%3A15060&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLast event - 83 fish won 78 b…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-08-18:2036984:Comment:5424802014-08-18T18:55:11.896ZJohnny wilkinshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>Last event - 83 fish won 78 bluegills and 5 channel cats was the top weight- 17.5 lb. of fish in 4 hours.</p>
<p>Last event - 83 fish won 78 bluegills and 5 channel cats was the top weight- 17.5 lb. of fish in 4 hours.</p> Event tomorrow:
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<p>Event tomorrow:</p>
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<p><strong>Start Time: 10:00 a.m.</strong></p>
<p>Location: Spring Creek Reservoir - Bloomingdale, IL</p>
<p>SOUTH LOT (take first right at entrance!) Parking on Right SIDE!!!</p>
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<p>Event tomorrow:</p>
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<p><strong>Start Time: 10:00 a.m.</strong></p>
<p>Location: Spring Creek Reservoir - Bloomingdale, IL</p>
<p>SOUTH LOT (take first right at entrance!) Parking on Right SIDE!!!</p>
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<p>(Lake st. West of I - 355 1.2 miles on right side across from golf course)</p>
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<p>Schedule for Saturday (note late draw - in Spring we let the water warm up for events so start time is later than our usual 8 a.m. start)<br/>Note this is a warm-up event and it is free to all! If you are want to see a bag of fish caught - head on over close to our weigh-in time. Fishing will start at 11:30 and finish at 3:30 p.m. If you are spectating you can see some of the hotest fishing between 2:00 - 3:30 and then witness the weigh-in and counting of the fish at 3:45. </p>
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<p>9:00 a.m.</p>
<p>9:30 a.m. draw for spots</p>
<p>9:40 a.m. - Illustration / Tactics for New Members</p>
<p>10:00 a.m. - head down to spots / setup </p>
<p>new members wishing to observe follow Johnny to his spot with something to sit on and green/brown shirts (nothing brightly colored)</p>
<p>11:00 a.m. - whistle sounds / start fishing</p>
<p>3:00 p.m. - whistle sounds / stop fishing</p>
<p>3:15 p.m. - fish weigh in</p>
<p>If you need directions: 773-850-B I T E</p>
<p> </p> Chicago Area Bank Fishing Der…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-03-16:2036984:Comment:1318012011-03-16T00:56:03.869ZJohnny wilkinshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p><span class="font-size-6" style="font-family: impact, chicago; color: #000080;">Chicago Area Bank Fishing Derby & Match Series</span></p>
<p>If you are interested in fishing matches - course fishing events fished from shore (derby's) and you live near Chicago's suburbs, we will be hosting the 2011 fishing derby series.</p>
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<p>No experience necessary you just need to like to fish. All species count so everything you catch is good- total weight of all fish caught in a 4-hour…</p>
<p><span class="font-size-6" style="font-family: impact, chicago; color: #000080;">Chicago Area Bank Fishing Derby & Match Series</span></p>
<p>If you are interested in fishing matches - course fishing events fished from shore (derby's) and you live near Chicago's suburbs, we will be hosting the 2011 fishing derby series.</p>
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<p>No experience necessary you just need to like to fish. All species count so everything you catch is good- total weight of all fish caught in a 4-hour fishing period gives you points. </p>
<p>This is live bait fishing and the essential fishing for anglers. No lures needed, no boating, just derby-style fishing from shore. Simple equipment and methods to catch fish in Chicago's suburban waters.</p>
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<p>ALL FISH COUNT! If you have never seen one of these, it is a fun, fish-catching battle royale fished from shore NO BOATS NEEDED.</p>
<p>All events are fished close to home around Chicago's Suburbs. Only out-of-season fish or undersized bass do not count.</p>
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<p><strong>Annual Prizes will be awarded as follows:</strong></p>
<p>1. Illinois Angler of the Year - North Division [ Chicago area extended ]</p>
<p>2. Illinois New Angler of the Year - North Division [ Chicago area extended ]</p>
<p>3. Most Improved Angler 2011 - Illinois North Division [ Chicago area extended ]</p>
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<p>Event Prizes will include:</p>
<p>Rods, Reels, Tackle, Gift Certificates and assorted fun prizes for all - not just the winner!</p>
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<p><strong>Annual Dues:</strong></p>
<p>Match Series $25</p>
<p>($5 club annual membership + $20 match series)</p>
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<p><strong>Match Events are FREE</strong></p>
<p>The match series will be 7 events plus one play-off series (September/October) if anglers are interested - or</p>
<p>we will fish one Club Championship in October.</p>
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<p><strong>There will also be an 8th social two-man mad-hatter (mystery partners)</strong></p>
<p><strong>team event [ the match series Summer Break ].</strong></p>
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<p>This series is for fun, learning and competition. I invite you to join the match series and fish with us starting in Mid-April though September.</p>
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<p>If interested in fishing our derby-style events in this match series - call 773-850-B I T E </p>
<p>(Chicago Fishing School voicemail).</p>
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<p>I look forward to seeing you!</p>
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<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>New To Urban Bank Fishing - Want to Learn & Compete - JOIN THE CLUB!</strong></span></p>
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<p>Anglers from the Chicago Fishing School club will also be invited to fish in regional & team USA events. New anglers are encouraged to join the CFS & match series combined ( $65 total ).</p>
<p>All new club anglers will receive a $30 tackle pack INCLUDED FREE - to get them started including a set of Pro Series live bait floats, ready-fish rigs and hooks and tip sheet showing strategies to help you catch.</p>
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<p>Also this year - we will have an accomplishment award system where club members are rewarded for passing milestones with the Club.</p>
<p>Catching 10 lb. of fish for instance rewards that angler in front of the group with an award and certificate. Completing all the milestone awards would mean that you as a club member would have won a complete set of custom medals.</p>
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<p>If interested in joining the Chicago Fishing School and fishing the event series - call 773-850-B I T E </p>
<p>(Chicago Fishing School voicemail).</p>
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