Worms rule area bass fishing on Southern Illinois lakes
Plastic worm baits are dominating recent bass catches across Southern Illinois lakes. Anglers from Carbondale to Granite City report multiple bass in the three to five pound range, with a 7 pounder at Little Grassy and 5 percent pound catches at Crab Orchard. Notable anglers include Perthman, LeBaugh, and the Brown family, with Lake of Egypt seeing bass up to five pounds.
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Tilinois
Carbondale
Perthman
Zapp
Cambria
Bill Abernathy
Little Grassy
Lake of Egypt
H. A. Brown
Little Grassy Lake
East St. Louis
Beat Dock
Phil Whitton
Browns
Mel LeBaugh
Crab Orchard Lake
LéBaugh
Imiazay
Melvin LeBaugh
Mahomet
Whitton
Amazon
Belgium
Mahomet Vis
Illinois
Ill Fat Channel Catfish Returns To Husband Wife Fishing Tale
Mrs Jack Wallace of Carbondale recovers her lost rod and reel when a two pound channel catfish still on the line helps haul in the missing gear from Crab Orchard Lake. Nearby Carterville trio lose a stringer but recover an entire catch from the lake when seven year old John Junior reels in the tied line.
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Art Reid
Southern Mindsan
Jack Wallace
Carbondale
Crab Orchard Lake
Jack
Stringer
McKown
John Junior
John
Irvin Cobb golf championship slated at Paducah
The 1968 Irvin Cobb championships set for July 20 and 21 at Paducah Paxton Park. Defending pros Willie Greer of Nashville and Donald Scanlon of Harrison lead the 32nd annual event. The pro am on June 19 features one pro with three amateurs, last year drawing 45 teams. The Cobb tourney, begun in 1997, attracts a strong mid south field with past stars in attendance. Entry limit is 234. extra events include luncheons and an evening activity.
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Paducah
Paxton Park
Willie Greer
Nashville
Mid-South
Gay Brewer
Bob Goalby
Bobby Greenwood
Bob Hamilton
Jimmy Jackson
Gary Middlecaff
Lancheons
All Murphysboro Duck film show by Ducks Unlimited Tuesday
The Southern Winds Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will meet at 7 30 pm Tuesday at the Jackson County courthouse on Walnut Street Murphysboro to view the film Mike a Labrador retriever tale with acclaimed slow motion footage Hunters and members may attend the open meeting which highlights a non profit effort funding wetland projects and conservation The chapter has 50 members since April and plans a October fund raising dinner
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Mike
Southern Winds
Ducks Unlimited
Jackson County Court House
Walnut St
Murphysboro
Bill Eblen
Eblen
Canada
United States
Swim lesson schedule and rates in Herrin Park District
Herrin park pool to offer two weekly two week swim lesson series starting Monday with group, semi private and private sessions across morning hours. Lifesaving and adult swim blocks listed. Season tickets priced for families and individuals with single admission options. Dick Henley named pool manager. Also Bears announce holdovers for 1968 season including Jones focused players.
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Serrin Park District
Park District
Dick Henley
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