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 ...

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The start of the spring crappie fishing can vary widely from year to year. During mild winters, the action can begin in early February. In other years, it might be mid-March before the crappie action ...

Illinois is home to some of the most beautiful state parks in the Midwest and the time is ripe to visit them. State parks and recreation areas can be found all over the state and can be located at the ...