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  1. I have seen other posts on recomended Baitcasting Reels and rods but most of the post refer to larger reels for Larger fish. I mainly fish for Bass, in the harbors, ponds, and preserves. Since most species I fish for are not monsters (not saying I wouldn't Like to catch a monster) I would like...
  2. $1000000 for tagged fish in one of 40 lakes nationwide. 40 tagged fish released, one of them in Rend Lake. If it is "Big Jake" you could win the money, if it is one of the others it could still net you some bucks. See the rules: http://www.busch.com/outdoor/rules.html
  3. General Outdoors Discussion
    Hello everyone! New here. I wanted to ask you guys, is there any spots i could night fish? Like des plaines or fox river? I knew one spot on 55 and lagrage, fished there many times late but last time i got kicked off:/ thank you in advance!
  4. Great day today all Biggins caught on cranks with crawfish colors being the best the lost a handful that threw the hook on the jump all fish were on current breaks
  5. Northern Illinois Lakes & Ponds
    Here is a map not a depth map of Lake Glenview I use it to mark where I have caught fish from just wanted to show you guys that there is a map of the place. http://www.glenview.il.us/glen/services/gallery.asp
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