posted by Paul on Mar 9

Illinois Fishing Tournament and Free Fishing Days

The Illinois High School Association’s Board of Directors has approved a recommendation from the Executive Director to add a Bass fishing tournament as an IHSA activity beginning in the spring of 2009, provided that adequate sponsorships are secured in advance for the tournament.

This makes Illinois the first state to have a statewide bass-fishing tournament at the high school level in the spring of 2009.
A new Illinois fishing license is needed starting April 1st, 2008
They are available from DNR Direct license vendors, online through the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us and by calling 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648).April 5 - Spring Catchable Trout Season opens @ 5:00 a.m. in Illinois..April 26 -

Fishing Seminars at Gander Mountain , at 10:00am, Larry Dozard of Larry’s Fishing Hole will discuss When your best chances are to catch fish and Where, while Paul Wolf will talk about How to Catch those Big Catfish.
There will be drawing for Fishing Rod & Calendar give-a-waysJune 6-9 - Illinois Free Fishing Days

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posted by Paul on Feb 23

I found an interesting article about someone driving their pickup truck out on the ice to test if it was safe enough for ice fishing.

We’ll apparently it wasn’t.

MUSKEGON COUNTY MI WZZM13.com - After hours of pondering, it finally took an excavator to remove a Chevy Truck partially submerged in Wolf Lake.

The Muskegon County Sheriff’s Department tells WZZM 13 News the truck was removed after chainsaws cut away the ice that had formed around the truck.

Then, an excavator and chains pulled the truck out of the hole, and back onto a safer surface.

The weather actually helped remove the truck. The freezing rain anticipated for Sunday wasn’t as bad as expected, so further freezing did not happen.

The warm-up in temperatures may be to blame for the unusual sight Saturday.

Around 1:00p.m. a truck fell through the ice on Wolf lake.

There was a local ice fishing tournament going on at the time, but many wonder why the truck was there in the first place.

Some believe the driver was heading to an ice fishing spot.

Many think he sank because the warm-up was melting the once-thick ice.

From others, there is criticism, saying truck never should have been out there in the first place.

John Davis of Muskegon was one of many who saw the whole thing unfold.

“He was doing about 40 or 45, and the further he started getting, his truck started sinking down,” says Davis. “The next thing I know, his truck’s in the water, and they’re bailing out of the truck.” Read the rest of this entry »

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posted by Paul on Feb 13

SCHAUMBURG BOAT & SPORT SHOW IS WINTER HOT SPOT FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS

Show features latest fishing and sport boats, fishing tackle and adventure outfitters

The destination of choice for suburban Chicago outdoor enthusiasts is the second annual Schaumburg Boat & Sport show, which will be held February 14 – 17 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Launched in 2007, the Schaumburg Boat & Sport show hosts thousands of anglers, as well as boating and outdoor enthusiasts from the Chicago land area, to climb aboard the latest fishing, sport and pontoon boats and browse booths filled with marine equipment, boating accessories, fishing outfitters and tackle.

“This show is establishing itself as a must-see event for local boaters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts,” says Keith Ogulnick, show manager. “It provides visitors with access to a variety of boats, fishing accessories, travel opportunities and fun for the entire family. The Schaumburg Convention Center is a beautiful facility with a convenient location and free parking which makes it easy for attendees to come out and have a great time.”

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posted by Paul on Jan 28

48th Annual Chain O’ Lakes Ice Fishing Derby and Winter Festival
February 9 & 10, 2008

2008 FISH JUDGING WINNERS FOR THE
48^th annual ice fishing derby Read the rest of this entry »

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