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illinois fishing map guide southernPlease choose a different delivery location or purchase from another seller.Please choose a different delivery location or purchase from another seller.Please try again. Please try your request again later. Fishing maps, detailed area road maps and exhaustive fishing information for lakes and streams in the southern half of Illinois are provided in this handy, 240-page, 8.This guide is packed with lake maps for major Southern Illinois reservoirs including Sangchris, Shelbyville, Coffeen, Crab Orchard and Devil's Kitchen. Plus you get coverage of the Ohio River and numerous smaller public lakes, ponds and reservoirs - over 120 lakes and rivers in all. You'll find lake maps and fishing information for the best fishing spots in Southern Illinois, with coverage running from just north of Springfield and Decatur south to the border. Whether you're catfishing on the Ohio River, trolling for stripers on Sangchris Lake, casting bucktails for muskies on Lake Shelbyville or dunking a worm under a bobber for bluegills on Rend Lake, you'll find all the information you need to enjoy a successful day out on the water on one of Southern Illinois' many excellent fisheries. Know your waters. Catch more fish with the Southern Illinois Fishing Map Guide. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Show details Hide details Choose items to buy together.We offer high quality contour fishing maps with detailed insider fishing information for over 4,700 lakes in 12 states. Our Fishing Map Guides and All-Outdoors Atlases give you more quality maps and information for your dollar.Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Videos Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video. Upload video To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon.http://www.leistung-erfahren.at/admin/fckeditorupload/horizon-treadmill-t701-manual.xml
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It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again later. Aldine Orndoff 1.0 out of 5 stars I thought when I bought it used it be current.Would like to see locations listed that are accessible to bank fishing as not everyone has a boat! Please try again.Please try again.Please try again. Please try your request again later. Fishing maps, detailed area road maps and exhaustive fishing information for lakes and streams in the southern half of Illinois are provided in this handy eBook. This guide is packed with lake maps for major Southern Illinois reservoirs including Sangchris, Shelbyville, Coffeen, Crab Orchard and Devil's Kitchen. Know your waters. Catch more fish with the Southern Illinois Fishing Map Guide. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. We offer high quality contour fishing maps with detailed insider fishing information for over 4,700 lakes in 12 states. Plus you get coverage of the Ohio River and numerous smaller public lakes, ponds and reservoirs - over 120 lakes and rivers in all ! Whether you prefer to research, take notes and print maps from home or go straight to the lake, this digital version allows you to access your maps and information from any of your devices anytime you need them. The new Interactive Edition features online fishing reports, events, Google Maps satellite views and directions links, and more.Be the first to review this product! Wisconsin’s Best Lakes Fishing Map Guide is now available! Each fishing guide contains 100 to 160 lake maps of the best public fishing lakes and rivers in Illinois. From Lake Michigan and the Rock River to Rend Lake and Lake Shelbyville, you'll find the best fishing spots and game fishing opportunities in Illinois and much more in these comprehensive Fishing Map Guides, including. Groups Discussions Quotes Ask the Author To see what your friends thought of this book,This book is not yet featured on Listopia.http://www.korvet-sp.ru/userfiles/horizon-treadmill-t900-manual.xmlThere are no discussion topics on this book yet. Fishing maps, detailed area road maps and exhaustive fishing information for lakes and rivers in the northern half of the state are provided in this handy interactive digital volume, which also connects you to Google Maps for the best views and instant driving directions to access sites. Plus (coming soon), get fishing reports for your favorite lakes. Plus, you get coverage of the Ohio River and numerous smaller public lakes, ponds and reservoirs - over 120 lakes and rivers in all. Know your waters. Catch more fish with the Southern Illinois Fishing Map Guide. Or call 1-800-MY-APPLE. Know your waters. Catch more fish with the Southern Illinois Fishing Map Guide. We offer high quality contour fishing maps with detailed insider fishing information for over 4,700 lakes in 12 states. Our Fishing Map Guides and All-Outdoors Atlases give you more quality maps and information for your dollar. Satisfaction Guaranteed.All Rights Reserved. The illustration of the cover may be different from the image shown. The pages show normal wear and tear. Codes or product keys that accompany this product may not be valid. Verisign. We can't connect to the server for this app or website at this time. There might be too much traffic or a configuration error. Try again later, or contact the app or website owner. The state of Illinois has abundant fishing opportunities. Try your luck at some of these major lakes and impoundments. If you have a favorite lake in IL which you would like to see added here, we would enjoy hearing from you. Contact us with details. If you offer a guide service on any of these lakes please visit our Illinois fishing guides page and consider adding your information. Restrictions apply.https://www.informaquiz.it/petrgenis1604790/status/flotaganis20062022-1437 Try it free See our disclaimer 9781885010353Southern Illinois Fishing Maps Guide Book Specifications Series Title Fishing Maps from Sportsman's Connection Publisher Sportsmans Connection Book Format Paperback Original Languages English Number of Pages 239 Title Southern Illinois Fishing Maps Guide Book ISBN-13 9781885010353 Publication Date June, 2016 Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) 1.75 x 8.75 x 0.75 Inches ISBN-10 1885010354 Customer Reviews Write a review Be the first to review this item. Ask a question Ask a question If you would like to share feedback with us about pricing, delivery or other customer service issues, please contact customer service directly. 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Click OK to extend your time for an additional 0 minutes.Each regional volume contains the most comprehensive, up-to-date multi-species fishing information available for the individual waters listed, with detailed hydrographic lake contour maps and tons of related features. In addition to hardcore fishing details such as stocking data, expert tips from locals, and marked hotspots, the Guide Book also provides a wealth of handy information to help you plan your trip, highlighting area roads, resort accommodations, boat ramps, and public piers. Louis County - MinnesotaYou can filter the list of items shown by selecting attributes.Contiguous 48 states only. Street address is required. Item is not available for ship-to-store delivery.Contiguous 48 states only. Street address is required.Please try again at a later time. Illinois fishable waters include more than 1.6 million acres of surface waters. Illinois sports more than 200 different species of fish. The IDNR Division of Fisheries stocks and manages sport fishing for largemouth bass, walleye, coho salmon, smallmouth bass, muskie, chinook salmon, bluegill, striped bass, lake trout, crappie, northern pike, brown trout, channel catfish, rainbow trout, and steelhead trout plus others. Thanks for shopping there: like NCFishAndGame, TackleTuna.com is able to donate a substantial amount of sales to charity - more than 10 of sales in 2014. Illinois fishable waters include more than 1.6 million acres of surface waters. These waters include:The IDNR Division of Fisheries operates four fish hatcheries to annually produces more than 50 million fish of 18 species for stocking into Illinois waters statewide. Some of the more popular species that are stocked and managed for sport fishing include: largemouth bass, walleye, coho salmon, smallmouth bass, muskie, chinook salmon, bluegill, striped bass, lake trout, crappie, northern pike, brown trout, channel catfish, rainbow trout, skamania, and steelhead trout. Facts and figures taken from Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Each book includes color contour lake maps, area road maps, stocking and survey data and fishing tips.See Fishing Hot Spots Pro Digital Maps and Charts Its excellent largemouth bass population has attracted attention from anglers throughout the Midwest. Featured Species: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass and White Crappie Featured Species: Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Bluegill and other Catfish It is considered the largest inland water recreational area in northeastern Illinois. This map includes Bluff Lake, Lake Catherine, Channel Lake, Grass Lake and Lake Marie. Featured Species: Vary by lake and include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Carp and Pumpkinseed It is considered the largest inland water recreational area in northeastern Illinois. Featured Species: Vary by lake and include Walleye, Channel Catfish, Bluegill and Carp Largemouth and muskie are the primary quarry, and it is a popular bass tournament lake. Featured Species: Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Channel Catfish, White Crappie and Bluegill Crappie are the main attraction on this big Corps of Engineers impoundment, but largemouth populations are thriving and trophy fish in the 5- to 7-pound range are available. Featured Species: Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, White Bass and Bluegill Good numbers of channel and flathead catfish also provide action. Featured Species: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, White Bass and Bluegill These indispensable atlases cover individual states with unequaled detail, including back roads, land contours, lakes and streams, boat ramps, forests, wetlands, trailheads, campgrounds, public lands, hunting and fishing spots, and much more. See also. The Forest Preserves manages over 40 waterbodies for recreational sport fishing. On this page: Fishing Regulations Fishing Lakes Accessible Fishing Areas Stocking Reports Boating Fishing Guide Ice Fishing Fish Consumption Advisory Fishing Events Fishing Regulations The Forest Preserves works with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to provide quality hook-and-line fishing. All state laws and regulations apply to Forest Preserves waters, with some additional restrictions: Bow and arrow fishing for rough fish is not permitted in the preserves. All waters within the Forest Preserves are designated fish preserves and each fisherman is limited to two lines with no more than two hooks per line and no trolley lines. A valid Illinois Fishing License is required, except for individuals under 16 years of age or people with a disability. In addition, anyone required to have a valid State fishing license must have a valid Illinois Inland Trout Stamp when fishing for trout within on designated trout lakes. Additionally: Minnow seine use is not allowed, except for bait collecting on the Des Plaines River. Ice fishing is permitted only on designated waterbodies on a fish at your own risk basis. Don’t dump fish from home or other waterbodies. It is illegal to release any fish, including minnows and goldfish, in any Forest Preserves’ waters, except in the waters from which they were taken. Don’t litter. It is illegal to abandon, deposit or throw any wire, can, bottle, glass, paper, trash, rubbish, cardboard boxes, wood cartons, trees, parts of trees, brush, or other insoluble material, including animal or vegetable material, into the waters of Cook County, or in any place on the banks of waters in the County, where it shall be liable to be washed by storms, floods or other causes. Don’t enter the water. It is illegal to enter the water for any reason, including wading or swimming, unless authorized by administrative order of the General Superintendent. Follow all boating regulations when fishing on the water. Please note: not all species are found in all waterbodies. These special regulations are used to help manage waterbodies and improve fish populations and will be posted at the impacted waterbodies. We ask the fishing public to respect and obey these additional regulations. Busse Reservoir North Pool is stocked only in the fall. Trout fishing is closed from March 15 to the first Saturday in April and from October 1 to the third Saturday in October. A valid Illinois Fishing License with an Inland Trout Stamp is required to fish the Forest Preserves’ trout lakes. Fishing is popular at the 457-acre Busse Reservoir. Fishing Lakes The Forest Preserves manages over 40 waterbodies for recreational sport fishing. Waterbodies listed in alphabetical order. Fishing Web Map Arrowhead Lake Arrowhead Lake is a 13-acre body of water with a maximum depth of 12.6 feet. Three bump-outs are located off the parking lot that allows fishermen to access deeper water. Designated ice fishing lake. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Arrowhead Lake W 135th St, east of Harlem Ave Cook County, IL 60463 ( view web map of Arrowhead Lake ) (near Palos Heights) Axehead Lake This 17-acre lake with a maximum depth of 29.9 feet. Four bump-outs off the parking lots allow access to deeper water. The island is a wildlife area and access is prohibited. Features a trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Big Bend Lake Bender Rd, south of Golf Rd Des Plaines, IL 60016 ( view web map of Big Bend Lake ) Bode Lake Bode Lake North is a six-acre lake with a maximum debt of 13.4 feet at the north end; the larger and deeper Bode Lake South is 10 acres with a depth of 20.7 feet. Ice fishing is permitted on the south lake; however, due to inflow from Poplar Creek no ice fishing is permitted on the north lake. Fishing within the campground (along the southwestern shoreline) is restricted to registered campers only. Busse Reservoir At 457 acres, Busse Reservoir is one of the largest fishing and boating waters in Cook County. Six fishing walls are available at portions of the over 20 miles of shoreline, including three accessible fishing areas. Boat rentals, bait and other fishing supplies are available at the Boating Center. Ice fishing is allowed everywhere except the North Pool (north of Higgins Rd). Features two trailered boat launches for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. It also features an accessible canoe landing for canoes and kayaks. No ice fishing allowed at this location. Cermak Quarry Don’t let its small size (only three acres) fool you, this old quarry drops down to 18.3 feet. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Cermak Woods 7600 W Ogden Ave Lyons, IL 60534 ( view web map of Cermak Woods ) Deer Grove Lake Deer Grove N Quentin Rd, north of W Dundee Rd Cook County, IL 60074 ( view web map of Deer Grove ) (near Palatine) Flatfoot Lake Flatfoot Lake at Beaubien Woods is a 19-acre former strip mine with a maximum depth of 15.4 feet. Features an accessible fishing area on the barrier free fishing pier. Green Lake This five-acre lake is the deepest lake in the Forest Preserves with a maximum depth of 38.1 feet. Designated ice fishing lake. A fishing pier is located on the east side of the lake, and four bump-outs are located in the southwest corner. Private boats prohibited. Private boats are prohibited on Maple Lake. Features accessible fishing area. McGinty Slough This waterbody is 38 acres with a depth of 8.2 feet. This lake is walk-in access only, via the Brown Unpaved Loop on the Sag Valley Trail System. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) McGinty Slough Cook County, IL 60439 ( view web map of McGinty Slough ) (near Lemont) Midlothian Reservoir Known to locals as “Twin Lakes.” The east pond is 16 acres with a depth of 10.7 feet and the larger west pond is 19 acres with a depth of 8.9 feet. These ponds were constructed as a storm water retention pond during flood events, so water depth can fluctuate dramatically. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Midlothian Reservoir 167th St, west of Cicero Ave Oak Forest, IL 60452 ( view web map of Midlothian Reservoir ) O’Malley Ponds O’Malley Ponds consist of three ponds with a total of 21 acres. A fourth pond is located to the west, but is located on private property. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Michael J. O’Malley Preserve Burnham Ave, south of E Sauk Trail Cook County, IL 60411 ( view web map of Michael J. O’Malley Preserve ) Papoose Lake This 18-acre lake has a maximum depth of 9.3 feet. Two bump-outs near the parking lot allowing access to deeper water. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Papoose Lake McCarthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd Cook County, IL 60464 ( view web map of Papoose Lake ) (near Palos Park) Penny Road Pond This small, seven-acre pond has a maximum depth of 4.6 feet and is connected to Spring Creek. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Penny Road Pond (part of Spring Lake) East Penny Rd, west of Old Sutton Rd Barrington Hills, IL 60010 ( view web map of Penny Road Pond ) Pogie Lake A 14-acre lake. Potawatomi Pond A four-acre pond. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Potawatomi Woods E Dundee Rd, east of N Milwaukee Ave Cook County, IL 60062 ( view web map of Potawatomi Woods ) (near Northbrook) Powderhorn Lake This 48-acre lake has a maximum depth of 17.4 feet and is connected to a large marsh on the north end. This marsh has been designated a wildlife refuge and a Nature Preserve by the State of Illinois—no fishing is permitted in this area. Population Survey (PDF) Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd Elgin, IL 60120 ( view web map of Rolling Knolls ) Saganashkee Slough This large, 377-acre lake is only 6.3 feet deep at the west end and features a barrier free fishing wall at the east end. The boat launch closes from roughly October to April each year to accommodate migrating waterfowl. Check if the closure is active. Sag Quarries These lakes are old limestone quarries. The west lake is 14 acres with a maximum depth of 10.3 feet. The east lake is 17 acres and has a maximum depth of 17.1 feet Designated ice fishing lake. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Schiller Woods-East W Irving Park Rd, west of N Cumberland Ave Chicago, IL 60634 ( view web map of Schiller Woods-East ) Skokie Lagoons Skokie Lagoons is a system of seven lagoons connected by channels on the Skokie River. The total acreage for the entire lagoon system is 242 acres. Features an accessible trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Canoe and kayak rental available. Features accessible fishing area.Features a trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Tampier Lake-West S Will Cook Rd, south of W 131st St Cook County, IL 60467 ( view web map of Tampier Lake-West ) (near Orland Park) Thatcher Pond This 1.5-acre pond, accessible at the Tr a ilside Museum of Natural History parking lot, is an old oxbow of the Des Plaines River and is prone to flooding. Its fish population is heavily influenced by the river. Population Survey (PDF) Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave River Forest, IL 60305 ( view web map of Trailside Museum of Natural History ) 708-366-6530 Tryner’s Pond This area is made up of several ponds connected by small channels and totals 12 acres. The northern pond is the deepest with a maximum depth of 13.1 feet. Walk-in access only. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Tryner’s Pond Cook County, IL 60477 ( view web map of Tryner’s Pond ) (near Tinley Park) Tuma Lake Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Tuma Lake Cook County, IL 60480 ( view web map of Tuma Lake ) Turtlehead Lake This 18-acre site includes Turtlehead Lake, Turtlehead Pond and West Pond. Turtlehead Lake is the deepest at 14.6 feet, Turtlehead Pond is 11.5 feet deep and West Pond is 4.3 feet deep. Designated ice fishing lake. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Turtlehead Lake Harlem Ave, south of W 135th St Cook County, IL 60462 ( view web map of Turtlehead Lake ) (near Orland Park) Wampum Lake Wampum Lake is 35 acres and has a maximum depth of 14.1 feet. Nine bump-outs are located on the southern and western shorelines allowing better access to deep water. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Wampum Lake Thornton-Lansing Rd, west of IL-394 Cook County, IL 60476 ( view web map of Wampum Lake ) (near Thornton) Accessible Fishing Areas Accessible fishing areas include accessible parking, a paved path to the shoreline, a hard surface along the shoreline, and railings along portions, or all, of the hard-surfaced shoreline. Some areas have access to accessible bathrooms for all or part of the year. Twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, rainbow trout are stocked. 2020 Stocking Report (PDF) 2019 Stocking Report (PDF) 2018 Stocking Report (PDF) 2017 Stocking Report (PDF) 2016 Stocking Report (PDF) 2015 Stocking Report (PDF) 2014 Stocking Report (PDF) 2013 Stocking Report (PDF) 2012 Stocking Report (PDF) Boating List of Boating Lakes List of Accessible Canoe Landings and Boat Launches List of Boat Rental Locations (some locations have bait and other fishing supplies) Boating Regulations Fishing Guide The Forest Preserves fishing guide lists all fishing and boating regulations, locations, maps and other fishing and boating information. Printed fishing guides are available at the Forest Preserves General Headquarters in River Forest, IL and all six Nature Centers. Fishing Guide (PDF) Photo by Brian Bochenek. Ice Fishing Ice fishing is permitted only on designated waterbodies on a fish at your own risk basis: Ice conditions are not monitored by the Forest Preserves. Ice fishermen should check ice thickness before going out on any frozen body of water. A minimum of four inches of solid ice over the entire waterbody is recommended before individuals attempt ice fishing. Fishing Events There are no upcoming events at this time. Introduce a friend to your favorite preserve, volunteer your time, or sign up for our newsletter. Want to do more? Get in touch. Monthly Newsletter: Email Address When you’re surrounded by 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful, there’s no better place to feel free. Check with Nature Centers, Campgrounds and other facilities for specific hours. General Headquarters 536 North Harlem Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 ( view map ) View General Headquarters hours. Preserve Partners The Forest Preserves provides land and financial support to the Chicago Botanic Garden and Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo. Sign up for the Runnings Insider to get email and text alerts. Need Help? 1-844-RUN-1947 Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube The quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store, which would include a store display unit. Thank you for shopping with us. Fishing Times March 1st - Sept 15th Other times can be requested. The crappie bite is great. The larger fish have moved deep, 14-22 feet. Located in the heart of Southern Illinois in Jonesboro. This U.S. Wax worms, crickets and red wigglers are all effective. Here you will find tunas, sharks, marlins and more. Little Grassy: Crappies have moved off the banks and are holding in 15-20 feet of water. Minnows and jigs are both effective. Local anglers use leadhead jigs tipped with minnows or soft-plastic tube bodies. Reports of fish being caught around the 154 bridges. IDNR Home; Governor JB Pritzker. Weekly Fishing Reports; Fish Species Status Reports; Closure Notices - Updated Daily; Fishing Home. Bluegill action is still good, but most fish are running small. Fish are in the buck brush. Fishing Reports from Illinois. Soft plastics and jigs are the best bets. The monthly catch is higher during April through June at lakes located in the northern part of the state (Fox Chain O’Lakes, Heidecke Lake, Lake Carlton, and Shabbona Lake), whereas the monthly catch is as high or higher in September and October at lakes located in the southern part of the state (Kinkaid Lake and Lake Shelbyville. Followers 1096 Catches 105 Spots 159. Click on Photo to Purchase Your Illinois Fishing License. Kinkaid Lake Crappie Fishing Guide. North Lake Michigan: Navy Pier and the downtown harbors are slow and cold but producing some good catches of perch. Spawning fish are biting. Illinois fishing reports are displayed with the body of water with the most recent fishing report or content at the top of the report list. To receive this early access, simply create a free account below, and you can read the latest fishing reports days earlier than everyone else. All Seasons Crappie Fishing Guide Service is owned and operated by Professional Crappie Angler Kyle Schoenherr. From the well-known 7,000-acre Crab Orchard Lake and 2,300-acre Lake of Egypt to the 30-acre Arrowhead Lake and everything in between, fishermen relish in the abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish and other popular species being caught in southern Illinois. Crappies have also moved into deep cover. Minnows are the most effective bait. Growing up in southern Illinois and southern Missouri our passion for the outdoors has grown into more than just a hobby, it is a way of life. Southern Illinois Fishing Guide. The Outdoor News Fishing Report is available now. You can spend your whole season fishing here in southern Illinois for all the species you care to enjoy and never travel more than 25 miles from one destination to another, saving costs. Devils Kitchen Lake: Bluegills are still on beds and can be caught on crickets, wax worms and red wigglers. Get Exclusive Access to the Outdoor News Fishing Reports, Lake Profiles, Tips and more. Catfish are in shallow areas and are being caught in good numbers on red wigglers and nightcrawlers. Crappie action is still good, but the larger fish have moved into deeper cover, 6 to 8 feet deep. Early in the fishing season try fishing the shallow east end of the lake, shallow bays, feeder creeks, and boat docks. Bass action is fair. Illinois Fishing Reports Find local fishing reports on the following websites to keep you up-to-date on local fishing information. And Package. Some anglers are still catching crappies in shallow brush while others are targeting fish in cover 8-12 feet deep. Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Ice fishing leads, but there’s also lakefront fishing. Testimonials. Some crappies are still holding eggs, but most fish moved to cover 6-10 feet deep. Nov 25, 2020 Chicago. You will find big bass, really nice catfish, awesome panfish, and ok striped bass. 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