I don't know when you guys got on the water the first time this year, but in central IL, I was able to get on my familes barrow pit along I-55 the 13th and 14th.
Friday the 13 we fished through a snow storm and got into our crappies there was a few over 12 but most were 8-10 and 2 deep have hooked gills.
The the 14th we went out and didn't get into as many crappies but a ton of small gills and a couple bass mixed in, including 2 pigs. The first bass managed to be my guests first large mouth, EVER. 20" and around 4+. He was spoiled!
10 minutes later I pulled gwe off the bottom. 23" 5.5lbs+ I immediately released after the picture and was kind of frantic or else I would have better measurements.
Friday the 13 we fished through a snow storm and got into our crappies there was a few over 12 but most were 8-10 and 2 deep have hooked gills.
The the 14th we went out and didn't get into as many crappies but a ton of small gills and a couple bass mixed in, including 2 pigs. The first bass managed to be my guests first large mouth, EVER. 20" and around 4+. He was spoiled!
10 minutes later I pulled gwe off the bottom. 23" 5.5lbs+ I immediately released after the picture and was kind of frantic or else I would have better measurements.