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Illinois bluegill fishermen

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Location: peoria,Il
Members: 9
Latest Activity: Dec 10, 2013

We know where to catch bluegill in the summer and winter- what about the transition between the two in late fall? Where do the blugill go? Does anybody have luck finding them in cold water before iceup?

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Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on December 10, 2013 at 8:13am

HEY JOHN glad to be back in your group again !!!!! My son joined it and he's a great crappie fisherman , well gills too , and sure we'll be having some posts on here come spring time. .....

Comment by Andy "Fillet em" Eitutis on December 9, 2013 at 7:03am
Thanks for the join!!! I live in peru work in peoria alot we have an asphalt plant just off adams st.
Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on November 27, 2012 at 6:03pm

HEY EVERYBODY, ANY ONE EVER FISHED Eureka Lake in the town of Eureka, Ronald Reagons Alma Mater school town? Just wondering if it's worth the trip there or not from Troy Grove.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on October 29, 2012 at 8:50am

HEY JOHN,  GIVE ME A CALL IF YOU CAN 815-539-6596 ANYTIME AND WILL BE OFF the phone with Rick king in a few minutes
tooty

 

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Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"One of the most enjoyable things from fishing is the great table fair it provides….I cleaned 10 crappie last week and we had a feast tonight"
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Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Winter Storm Iona Impact on the Albemarle…..3/17/2026

No damage locally so we’re happy about that but this gives you a reference for how strong the…
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Pretty Largemouth….Prespawn…..3/14/2026

"That’s great news.….we had two tornado warnings in my county that were much too close…"
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Pretty Largemouth….Prespawn…..3/14/2026

"We were spared the Tornado thankfully but keeping an eye on this front coming east here."
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Pretty Largemouth….Prespawn…..3/14/2026

"Good deal…..good luck when you get to go…..waiting on this big cold front to get…"
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Pretty Largemouth….Prespawn…..3/14/2026

"Home lake is 2/3rds open. I'll be on my shore spot soon ."
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Pretty Largemouth….Prespawn…..3/14/2026

"Are you waiting on Ice Out at this point John? So unsafe ice keeping you guys off the water for…"
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My Final Cast Today…..Left Them Biting……3/15/2026

Looking forward to April and beyond…..
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My Final Cast Today…..Left Them Biting……3/15/2026

Looking forward to April and beyond…..
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Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
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Ice Breaker at Sunrise……3/15/2026

First tuxedo crappie of 2026….working a giant flooded cypress stump in five feet of water…..got…
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Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"Joe finally got off work today and we splashed despite the promise of high winds….but they held off until noon and we enjoyed the morning."
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Pretty Largemouth….Prespawn…..3/14/2026

"Thanks John…..we’re in for another big cold front tomorrow which will dump our rivers…"
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Had an Unhappy 🦫 That Wanted Me to Go Away….3/14/2026

"That’s hilarious John…..this one was very aggressive, not shy at all…..but…"
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Had an Unhappy 🦫 That Wanted Me to Go Away….3/14/2026

"Ha ha ,that's happened twice with me. Once when I was in a Belly Boat! My wife said,…"
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Pretty Largemouth….Prespawn…..3/14/2026

"Yeah, hopefully not long for me to get out there. Nice Bass, Jeff!"
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Pretty Largemouth….Prespawn…..3/14/2026

Definitely kept me busy today….
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