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Comment by Johnny wilkins on April 22, 2011 at 3:18pm

Meet us tomorrow in Bloomingdale, IL for some long pole, bluegill fishing.

The weather has cooperated for us and we will have a perfect day to fish this Saturday:

High of 60 degrees and partly cloudy

 

Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Spring Creek Reservoir - Bloomingdale, IL

SOUTH LOT (take first right at entrance!) Parking on Right SIDE!!!

 

Event Directions & Map

(Lake st. West of I - 355 1.2 miles on right side across from golf course)

 

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)
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. 

 

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m. draw for spots

9:40 a.m. - Illustration / Tactics for New Members

10:00 a.m. - head down to spots / setup  

                       new members wishing to observe follow Johnny to his spot with something to sit on and green/brown shirts (nothing brightly colored)

11:00 a.m. - whistle sounds / start fishing

3:00 p.m. - whistle sounds / stop fishing

3:15 p.m. - fish weigh in

If you need directions: 773-850-B I T E

 

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