May 22, 2010 - Great Bluegill Bite

Well,
Finally got a break from all the rain and was able to get out and fish for some Bluegill. Visited a lake in Central Illinois, and the fishing was great.

Took Tyler and met my good friend and long-time fishing partner Steve Miller. The lake was high when we got there, but surprisingly clear after all the heavy rains.

We caught all of our fish in shallow water of 3 feet or less. Used a #8 Wade's Blade (Colors: Black & Pumpkin) tipped with a waxworm.

Caught both males and females, and it looks like we still have some time before they spawn. We ended up keeping 19 male bluegills. *We released all the females.

Steve caught a nice bonus Redear that measured 10 inches long. We released the female fish. Also caught a couple small Channel Catfish, which were released back into the lake.

With the holiday weekend approaching and warmer temps, the fishing should just get better & better!
Go out and get ya some!

Tight Lines,
Greg

April 19, 2010 Mark Twain Lake Crappie

Went Crappie fishing at Mark Twain Lake. I did not fish this lake at all last year, but had good luck there in previous years.

Finally got a chance to get the boat out and run the motor. Weather was perfect with high temps in the mid 60's and very light winds.

Started off fishing a small cove where I've caught fish before. Was casting a 1/8th oz. jig and white/Chart. 3" grub. Second cast I caught a fat white bass. Caught several more, before I moved back to some logs in the water and caught several crappie.

Decided to anchor off next to one of the logs. I put on a Green Chart. Wades Blade and minnow, and caught a big fat Crappie. hit a few other logs, but did not get bit.

I motored to another small cove that I had never fished before. I started casting a grub using my Ultra-Lite, as I entered the mouth of the cove. I caught several Crappie a couple feet out from the bank.

I trolled into the back of the cove where there was a bunch of logs and brush. Let the wind push me back next to the brush, and then set out my anchors.

Dropped a #6 Wades Blade and minnow next to the brush and caught a fat White Crappie. I continued to move the jig around in different spots and kept catching Crappie. Once the action slowed, I pulled up one of the anchors and used the trolling motor to move the boat further back in the brush, so I could fish some new areas.

I set my Wade Blade close to the back of the cove, and my slip cork disappeared instantly. I was a nice Blk. Crappie. Continued fishing the same area and caught a bunch of crappie.

All in all it was a great day of fishing.

Spring Break Fish'n 3/18/2010 - 3/19/2010

Had a chance to do some river fishing with my son for spring break. Caught some nice White Bass & a couple Largemouth Bass.

Took my good friend and longtime fishing partner Steve Miller one of the days. Steve caught a bonus keeper Walleye!

Didn't even have to get the boat out! All fish were caught from shore.

Kentucky Lake 3-15-2010

Went Crappie Fishing at Kentucky Lake, for spring break. But the weather did not feel spring-like! Temp's were in the 40's and the wind was blowing 10-15 M.P.H.

Caught fish vertical jigging in 30ft. of water!

Fishing Pictures 2010

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Awesome Trout Action Thru The Ice

This week has been some of the best ice fishing for Trout at Busch Wildlife in years!

I've been spending my time fishing lake 22 and have caught limits of fish every day! Even hooked one around 4 lb's.....had him up to the hole three times, but eventually got off.

Action for some anglers has been slow, but I stumbled across a method that is working well. I'm using a #8 Yellow Chartreuse Wade Blade tipped with a single piece of yellow canned corn. Using my rod holder and Frabill light action rod with 4 lb. test. I'm dropping the jig all the way down till it hits the bottom and reeling up about four inches, and letting it sit. Occasionally I will jig the blade to get the fish's attention.

Also had some luck using a pink #8 blade tipped with a small shiner or chub minnow.

Bites have been light at times, but the spring tip on the rod has helped me detect the slightest nibble. Once they tap it, Set the hook hard on a semi loose drag, and the battles on.

With warming temperatures, I'm not sure how long the ice will be around? So be careful if you go out and good luck.

Till next time....tight lines.

Greg

Crappie on Ice!

Fished a relatives lake over in Fosterburg, IL this morning. Ice was nice and clear and approximately 6 - 8 inches thick!

Started out fishing with Wade's Blades and waxworms, but couldn't get bit. Switched to a #6 Black Wade's Blades with minnows and caught a few Crappie. All in all a slow day, but that's how it goes sometimes!

They are predicting 5 -6 inches of snow for tonight and tomorrow. Checked the area Trout Stocking hotline and Busch Wildlife lakes 22 & 23 were stocked with approx. 300 Rainbow Trout yesterday. Vlasis Park was stocked with approx. 95 trout. Should be some great trout fishing through the ice!

Get out and get ya some!

Till next time....tight lines.

Greg