Carterville Angler Sets Kentucky Record For Spotted Bass
Steve Wunderle of Carterville caught a one pound 13 ounce Kentucky spotted bass in Hutchins Creek Union County Kentucky. He sought to record the species after learning Illinois had no state record for it. Wunderle also caught a chain pickerel in Ballard County Kentucky that set a state record for the species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Reid
Steve Wunderle
Carterville
Kentucky
Wunderle
Ballard County
Illinois
Hutchin’s Creek
Union County
St. Louis
Game and Fish Department
Kentucky Game and Fish Commission
Georgia
Missouri
Arkansas
Ohio River
Kentucky Lake
Saline
Mississippi
Rockfish Confusion Persists Among Illinois Anglers
Anglers in Southern Illinois debate the rockfish and white bass identity, noting the sea striper’s saltwater origins and recent freshwater appearance. Illinois records show rockfish weights up to 19 pounds while white bass seldom exceed four, with early misidentifications tied to Crab Orchard Lake and unclear transplant history.
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Illinois
Santee Cooper Reservoir
South Carolina
James Burgess
Herrin
Crab Orchard Lake
Department of Conservation
Crab Orchard
James Har
Herrin High School gyms open for district residents
Herrin High School gymnasiums will stay open for district residents for exercise and games through August 1. Hours are weekdays 8 am to noon and 5 pm to 9 pm with Gary Hernbeck and Steve Bailie overseeing the program. Equipment includes weight machines and limited accessories, with care required to avoid misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin High School
Herrin
Gary Hernbeck
Steve Bailie
Hernbeck
Record fish caught at Ballard County Lake weighs 3 pounds 2.5 ounces
A Kentucky state record fish was landed at Ballard County Lake. The largemouth specimen weighed 3 pounds 2.5 ounces, measured 23.75 inches in length, and had a 10 inch girth, signaling a standout catch for the angling community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wunderle
Gordon Fox
West Frankfort
Kentucky
Steve Wunderle
Carterville
Ballard County
De Soto tourney: Friday games recap ties and losses
In the De Soto tournament DuBois and Pinckneyville played to a 2-4 decision with Waldman Letzekorn Shacklee and Schubert credited. Middleton homered for Pinckneyville. Elkville fell to Du Quoin 2-4 as Lipe Williams Kreid and Stephens shared the win behind solid pitching with no homers.
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DuBois
Pinckneyville
Waldman and
Letzekorn
Shacklee
Schubert
Middleton
Elkville
du Quoin
Lipe
Williams
Kreid and
Stephens
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Benton
Chester
E. Blankenship & Co., Inc
Marion
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de Soto
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Rexall
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Ole
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