The curiosities of a freak crappie caught in northern Illinois - Chicago Sun-Times
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Chicago fishing: Doing it right in the hottest part of this summer
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A state record crappie was caught in Southern Illinois this year
Extremely rare' golden crappie landed by ice fisherman
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Chicago fishing: Doing it right in the hottest part of this summer
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Fish of the Week: A summer crappie big enough to draw a mention
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Chicago fishing: Crappie fishing is 'on fire' - Chicago Sun-Times
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Fish of the Week: A near-record crappie was caught, and released
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Chicago fishing: Doing it right in the hottest part of this summer
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Fishing Seminar Speakers ChicagoLand Fishing Expo
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Fishing Seminar Speakers ChicagoLand Fishing Expo
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Pending Illinois State Record Crappie Caught - Wired2Fish
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Huge Black Crappie Caught In Illinois - Coastal Angler & The
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Illinois-record crappie: Update while waiting on DNA analysis