Large and small in the midwest

olboy4 · 01-31-12, 12:54 PM

Hey guys,

I'm new to the site and trying to find out as much as I can about fishing spots in IL, and all of WI, and southern, MI

I have fished up in Phillips, WI on the chain of lakes and Have a trip in the planning stage for May/June. Any tips from locals, or guys who fish up there during the spawn, on stained water, and gear would be a great help. I will be focusing on bass but we might want to hit up a couple Muskies if they get in our way. lol

joedog · 01-31-12, 01:02 PM

olboy4 welcome to the site!

I live Southern Wi. Fished all over the state. Lots of water around Phillips! And WOW what a beautiful area! Great fishing too!
I'll let some of the locals tell you more about up to date info. Else I'll come back and share my thoughts and experiences.
Again, welcome to the site!

olboy4 · 01-31-12, 07:04 PM

Thanks joedog. WI is my favorite place. If you have any suggestions of lakes closer to IL I would really appreciate the info. Don't worry I promise to catch and release. lol

bamabassman · 01-31-12, 08:34 PM

welcome to the best site on the world wide web buddy. joking here, but ain't ya'll fishing HARD water bout now? lol! kick off yer shoes and loosen up the belt. don't have a mouthful of something in your mouth when reading some of this stuff......computers are expensive. oh yeah, have fun.

MallenManson · 01-31-12, 09:56 PM

Welcome olboy!
I can't be any help to you on southern michigan, but a couple of the guys here should be able to give you some advice

joedog · 01-31-12, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olboy4

Thanks joedog. WI is my favorite place. If you have any suggestions of lakes closer to IL I would really appreciate the info. Don't worry I promise to catch and release. lol

oleboy4, PM me when you want. I actually know a couple right on border. Muskie, SM, LM, Pike, full of great panfish. More Il., land owners than Wi. Boat lot is usually 3 to 1, Il. vehicles. You'll feel right at home!

Theres a one bass 18 in. size limit., 3 18in. or larger Walleye. One has record Rainbows too. Do you have boat or shore fish? Lot of wealth in this area so people aren't to generous with land access. From boat it's like a Mansion tour in L.A..
Well managed waters.

olboy4 · 02-03-12, 11:13 AM

Thanks, Everyone.

JD I will PM you. I shore fish for the moment. Plenty of friends with good sized bass boats. Though.

WatterBoy · 02-03-12, 11:34 AM

Hey olboy, I can't give you any info on fishing spots, but I wanted to say welcome to this site and the forums.

Dean

olboy4 · 02-03-12, 12:12 PM

Thanks Watter Boy, and again to everyone.

This is my first forum and it feels so good to be able to communicate with other fisherman. The nonfisherman's just don't get it.

I was on Vacation this last summer and my first morning fishing session was a bust. AI got about 8 or 9 Hits I was trying to set the hook too fast on Top water and Texas rigging the Lillys. I was just too excited... When I got back to the house everyone who was on vacation to Water ski and relax was amazed that I had a great 4 hrs with out catching a fish. At 1130am one ski boat and two jet ski's going I caught a Northern 4' from the bank with a frog. I smiled and said today was a good day none of them got it. Well I take that back a couple other b*******s were with us and they understood. lol

01-31-12, 12:54 PM	#1
olboy4 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 12	Large and small in the midwest Hey guys, I'm new to the site and trying to find out as much as I can about fishing spots in IL, and all of WI, and southern, MI I have fished up in Phillips, WI on the chain of lakes and Have a trip in the planning stage for May/June. Any tips from locals, or guys who fish up there during the spawn, on stained water, and gear would be a great help. I will be focusing on bass but we might want to hit up a couple Muskies if they get in our way. lol __________________ Fish until it hurts. Then just one more cast and another, and another what a Bass hole

01-31-12, 01:02 PM	#2
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	olboy4 welcome to the site! I live Southern Wi. Fished all over the state. Lots of water around Phillips! And WOW what a beautiful area! Great fishing too! I'll let some of the locals tell you more about up to date info. Else I'll come back and share my thoughts and experiences. Again, welcome to the site! __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

01-31-12, 07:04 PM	#3
olboy4 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 12	Thanks joedog. WI is my favorite place. If you have any suggestions of lakes closer to IL I would really appreciate the info. Don't worry I promise to catch and release. lol __________________ Fish until it hurts. Then just one more cast and another, and another what a Bass hole

01-31-12, 08:34 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	welcome to the best site on the world wide web buddy. joking here, but ain't ya'll fishing HARD water bout now? lol! kick off yer shoes and loosen up the belt. don't have a mouthful of something in your mouth when reading some of this stuff......computers are expensive. oh yeah, have fun. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

01-31-12, 09:56 PM	#5
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Welcome olboy! I can't be any help to you on southern michigan, but a couple of the guys here should be able to give you some advice __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

02-03-12, 11:13 AM	#7
olboy4 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 12	Thanks, Everyone. JD I will PM you. I shore fish for the moment. Plenty of friends with good sized bass boats. Though. __________________ Fish until it hurts. Then just one more cast and another, and another what a Bass hole

02-03-12, 11:34 AM	#8
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Hey olboy, I can't give you any info on fishing spots, but I wanted to say welcome to this site and the forums. Dean

02-03-12, 12:12 PM	#9
olboy4 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 12	Thanks Watter Boy, and again to everyone. This is my first forum and it feels so good to be able to communicate with other fisherman. The nonfisherman's just don't get it. I was on Vacation this last summer and my first morning fishing session was a bust. AI got about 8 or 9 Hits I was trying to set the hook too fast on Top water and Texas rigging the Lillys. I was just too excited... When I got back to the house everyone who was on vacation to Water ski and relax was amazed that I had a great 4 hrs with out catching a fish. At 1130am one ski boat and two jet ski's going I caught a Northern 4' from the bank with a frog. I smiled and said today was a good day none of them got it. Well I take that back a couple other b*******s were with us and they understood. lol __________________ Fish until it hurts. Then just one more cast and another, and another what a Bass hole

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