Underwater world Dive proves big thrill
Article by Art Reid describes SCUBA Living's first dive experience with Bob Berner, a Royalton instructor. It covers basics of SCUBA versus skin diving, depth limits, equipment, and observed aquatic life including bluegill beds and spawning. Reported fish records also noted for a 7pound 11-ounce brown trout and a 4pound 4-ounce black crappie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Reid
Southern Illinoisan
Bob Berner
Royalton
Berner
DuQuoin
Getting ready Bob Berner teams with Jim Smithson for dive
Professional SCUBA diver Bob Berner of Royalton assists Jim Smithson with gear preparations. The duo grooms equipment and briefs on procedures before a planned dive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Berner
Royalton
Jim Smithson
Lake of Egypt anglers report strong creel after warm spell
Anglers from Norris City and nearby areas boast a thriving fishing period across Lake of Egypt and Little Grassy Lake. Harry Douglas and Harold Underwood landed a six pound bass on a stringer with several large mouths, while H. H. Brown of East St. Louis hauled 240 crappie over three days at Devils Kitchen Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Reid
Southern Illinoisan
Harry Douglas
Harold Underwood
Norris City
Lake of Egypt
Little Grassy Lake
H. H. Brown
East St. Louis
Devils Kitchen Lake
Bass action remains brisk at Lake of Egypt and Crab Orchard
Anglers report multiple bass catches across Lake of Egypt Crab Orchard and nearby lakes with the best fish weighing up to five and a half pounds. Dor othy Tomlinson and Bob Tomlinson of Carbondale report ten bass from two and a half to four pounds in a session. Max Lane and R M Fredeking of Cahokia land two four pounders and a two pounder. Steve Thomas Arcola High School coach lands Egypt bass up to two and a half pounds then three more at Crab Orchard. Water temps near 70s and bass holding in shallow areas near stumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Bob Tomlinson
Carbondale
Lake of Egypt
Benny Sutton
Marion
Max Lane
R. M. Fredeking
Cahokia
Troy Edward
L. C. Williams
Waterloo
Melvin Schmitz
Belleville
Monster Bluegill
Devils Kitchen
Steve Thomas
Arcola High School
Egypt
Crab Orchard
al Perthman
Interior loosens migratory waterfowl rules in Great Lakes area
The Interior Department, guided by the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, announced minor relaxations in migratory bird hunting regulations. Mourning doves are exempt from the fully feathered wing rule during transport outside the country, while remaining rules apply to other migratory game birds in the Great Lakes region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
U.S. Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife
Great Lakes
Department
Frog season opens June 15 in Illinois
William T. Lodge director of the Illinois Department of Conservation announced frog season runs June 15 to August 31 with a daily and possession limit of eight. Methods allowed include spear gig bow and arrow pole and line mechanical grabber or by hand. airguns gas guns and firearms are prohibited. A fishing license is required for all 16 and older to take frogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Lodge
Illinois Department of Conservation
Flyrod Brings Crab Orchard Channel Cats Into Spotlight
Ed Cornell of Energy pioneers channel cat fishing on Crab Orchard Lake using a flyrod. He hauled a dozer channel in a day, landed 11 and 14 pounders, and caught eight more two to five pound fish. Cornell credits lake knowledge, light gear, and expert presentation for the big cat triumphs.
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Ed Krivacek
Dixon
Krivacek
Rock River
Gilbert Parker
Lawrenceville
Parker
Crawford County
Ed Cornell
Energy
al Perthman
Bill Harkins
Bill McCahe
Cornell
Channel Cat
Crab Orchard Lake
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