Tolono, Illinois

Finishing off the canned corn with just a couple hours of free time. Only 2 for 5 but 1 lost fish almost dragged my 2nd rod in while fighting another fish. Never noticed the reddish tint to the pelvic and lower tail fins. Something seasonal??

#catch23

#catch23 Keep your hat tied down the wind is brisk!🤓

Well, I guess it doesn't matter how hot it is to the fish! Best of 12 on this scorcher🤓🤙

Finally! On the board for 2023. 4 LMBs, 3 on black and blue football jig and one on a small craw crankbait. That first one felt so good!

Even a couple dinks helps let me know the custom tie has potential. Boy, was the water algal stained. Viz < 12".

Squeezing in some angling bt errands....must have really missed fishing all summer. 6 LMB 10"-12" and a couple tiny crappie. All on "blue fox mimic" I made. That's cool. I got out. I caught fish. Life is getting better.

After not being able to fish for 3 months, even dinks rock! Great to be out again with the herons, egrets, and swallows. More to come, I hope.