REND LAKE — When the third or fourth slab crappie hit the bottom of Rick Eskew’s livewell, the veteran Rend Lake fishing guide said for anyone to hear, “Not all bushes are created equal.” Although a ...
Crappie fishing is currently best near areas still having green weeds by good lake structure. Anglers should use a few different style baits to narrow down what the crappies will bite that specific ...
Bruce Darr shows a 35-pound striped bass he caught while fly fishing in early January in the Rocky Branch area of Beaver Lake. The trophy fish bit a shad-imitating fly Darr tied himself that measures ...
More than 3 million people visit Rend Lake each year. One of the highlights of the Rend Lake complex is Wayne Fitzgerald State Park, maintained by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which ...
Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...