Today I finally made it down to the Kaskaskia River below the dam in Carlyle, Illinois (19 miles south of Interstate 70). Did not realize how high the lake was (all campgrounds are closed including all of Elden Hazlet State Park) until I got down there. Started out throwing 1/16th oz/ 1/8th oz jig combos with green/white crappie tubes. Caught 3 crappies and 2 whites, but lost too many jigs. Then went to Lavish Bait and Tackle (in Carlyle) and bought 2 dozen minnows. Probably one of the best places for bait in the area. Went back to the river and realized just how windy it was out. Had a hard time getting my bait where I wanted it. Still caught 4 more white bass and 1 about 2 pound largemouth bass.
Catch total:
3 crappies
6 whites
1 largemouth
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