Fisherman Bivins Reigns at Hillsdale Lake in Kansas
Top-notch angler Jerry Bivins again proves his prowess by tacking a five bass limit at Hillsdale Lake, a 15 year old 4580 acre impoundment. His feature coverage spans La Cygne Clin ton Pomona and Perry lakes, with praise for using a 1/8 ounce silver gray jig to tempt largemouth bass and crappie.
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William Shakespeare
Bivins
Kansas
la Cygne Lake
la Cygne
Clinton
Pomona
Perry Lakes
Hillsdale Lake
Hillsdale bass expert discovers structure fishing edge
Veteran angler Doug Bivins, now based near Wellsville, reports extraordinary Hillsdale catches. He argues most locals fish the flooded timber and main lake, while he targets underwater humps 6 to 10 feet deep dropping into deeper water with brush and rocks. He uses three 7-foot outfits with jigs, worms, and specific line setups to methodically work 10 to 13 feet, challenging local beliefs of Hillsdale bass behavior.
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Doug Montis
Wellsville
Bivins
Hillsdale
Montis
Mantis
Fishing Trip Yields Massive Flathead Catch Near McLouth
Roy Daniels and daughter Mary Lou fished at 7 a.m. on July 16 and landed seven flatheads weighing 5 to 42 pounds in under three hours before running out of night crawlers. The Kansas wildlife summary for 1995 will debut in September with hunting and fur harvesting rules and licensing details.
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Roy Daniels
Mary Lou
McLouth
Roy
Pratt
Kansas
Leavenworth Lake Fishing Halt Amid Habitat Upgrades
Leavenworth State Lake undergoes renovation with construction starting last Monday to add fisheries habitat. Ten submerged earthen mounds will rise 4-8 feet high and 25 feet wide, topped with rock, plus a 12 000 square foot spawning bar to boost fish production as the lake fills. Project should finish in 2-3 weeks. Ron Mann of Ottawa won the Backlashers Bass Club benefit with 22.3 pounds earning 465 dollars. Terry Bivins placed second with 22.1 pounds and 495 dollars. Lonnie Blackburn won Lawrence’s Sunflower Bass Masters at Middle Creek, with Randy Tingle second and Bob Laskey third. Rodger Murdock had the biggest bass. Next tournament is August 12 at Perry.
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Ottawa
Backlashers
Kansas City
Dream Factory
Terry Bivins
Wellsville
Lonnie Blackburn
Lawrence
Middle Creek
Randy Tingle
Bob Laskey
Rodger Murdock
Perry Lake
Open season on alligators down south
Texas plans a harvest target of about 1,200 to 1,300 alligators this year due to weak hide prices, with season Sept 10 to 30. Most hunters use hook and line while archers pursue gators by stealth, employing a 30 pound line and heavy bow.
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Texas
Amos Cooper
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Cooper
Louisiana
Alligato
Gooper
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