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Summer Crappie & Catfish on Poles

August 22, 2026 Whittington 3 photos
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Trip Summary

Summer crappie and cats on crappie poles are a blast .. the bite will simply continue to get better as the fall season approaches..
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Fred Mooney
Whittington, Illinois, United States
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Full Moon Fishing Service specializes in introducing their clients to many southern Illinois lakes. Join your guide Fred Mooney and let him take you to Rend Lake, where you will be fishing for Crappie. Capt. Fred also runs trips on Kincaid lake, Lake of E...

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