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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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July Bully jig/crawler piece

The lonely Bully and in July midday! Didn't see them at this spot earlier this year. In years past,…
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Quality Gills…Caught and Released….7/9/2025

"Thanks Bruce…..I think they’re here for the Buck moon tomorrow and a week from now…"
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Beautiful Crappie Replica Mounts…..7/9/2025

"I thought they tuned out great…..the tuxedo crappie looks real…."
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"We’re in another heat wave so I got to my first spot ten minutes before sunrise….left the ramp at 5:30 and back on the trailer at 8:30…"
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Nesting Pair of Ospreys......

"Yeah most nests are not this close to the water and this river is remote with alligators and large…"
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Nesting Pair of Ospreys......

"Guess the Osprey knew it was a great spot too. The Cormorants up here are murder on the stocked…"
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Nesting Pair of Ospreys......

"This was a great fishing spot for me until the osprey nested……I’ve seen chicks…"
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So many spots to place your bait...

"These cypress trees are now in the water….still producing great fishing…"
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The big Cypress downed by a Hurricane.....

"This is a good example John…..I posted this picture in 2012 and a couple weeks ago I caught…"
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Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"Thanks John…..being in the south we’re always drawn to cypress trees and the…"
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Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"Nice info, Jeffrey! Up here my main Crappie habits have been wood cover near deep water and willow…"
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