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"Use ultralight tackle, 4 lbs test line, small float (bobber) and redworm or leafworm…"

John Cachel replied Nov 4, 2011 to Cook County Forest Preserve Lakes and Ponds

4 Nov 14, 2011
Reply by Edward D. Slusser

"I dont use slip float at night! I tried it with little light on top of the float to…"

John Cachel replied Nov 4, 2011 to Walleye

14 May 21, 2012
Reply by Goose Pond Monster

"If you know good number of walleye in your lake and go look for rocks area that clos…"

John Cachel replied Nov 4, 2011 to Walleye fishing from shore at night

2 Nov 8, 2011
Reply by John Sheehan

"What about Calumet River? I heard some big perch there! Bass in the river so Bluegil…"

John Cachel replied May 10, 2011 to chicago area

9 May 10, 2011
Reply by John Cachel

"Pondorosa lake is in southside of Mazonia State Park! You can stop by office to pick…"

John Cachel replied May 10, 2011 to chicago area

9 May 10, 2011
Reply by John Cachel

"You live south side of Chicago and I would go to fish Mazonia Lakes! Eagle Lake have…"

John Cachel replied May 10, 2011 to chicago area

9 May 10, 2011
Reply by John Cachel

"Must one lure ..... not easy! I would use 1/32oz Orange  jighead and two Gulp maggot…"

John Cachel replied Mar 25, 2011 to what is your " go to " lure for bull gills ?

26 Jun 7, 2011
Reply by Rob Hilton

"Not interesting catch lot of bluegills! Catch and release 10 bluegills limited, min.…"

John Cachel replied Mar 17, 2011 to tournament

22 Apr 23, 2011
Reply by Copperhead John

"8 inch is big around Chicago and biggest I caught is 9.5 inch released near Chicago!…"

John Cachel replied Jan 28, 2011 to Whats a big bluegill where you live?

18 Feb 9, 2011
Reply by Glen Wagley

"Richmond Mill! But 2.5 lbs or above is very rare! 2 lbs is a lifetime trophy bluegil…"

John Cachel replied Jan 28, 2011 to Trophy Bluegill...

5 Feb 7, 2011
Reply by Nathanael Deloach

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On the Albemarle, This Means Fish Deeper……..11/4/2025

"Here as well…..small craft advisories have been up all week…..25 to 35 today into the…"
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On the Albemarle, This Means Fish Deeper……..11/4/2025

Looks like our first freeze will be 11/10 this calendar year, right around average……
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"Norman Crankbaits have been long time favorites!"
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"left side top to bottom "SILENT', DD22/white /green fleck ...Middle: ?.... DD22/Black…"
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"Wish I could help you, Bruce! Frustrating !"
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"Had a nice day today, splashed after lunch but it was a struggle in rain stained 57 degree water…..didn’t see a crappie and only seven gills"
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"Overview of Bill Norman Crankbaits Bill Norman is a significant figure in the fishing industry,…"
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" Late October cranking for suspended and deep Fish "
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"top left to right: Manns 20+ Fire Shad Color. Strike King 5XD/Chart/black back,? Bottom left to…"
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