This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from Matt Fair, of Decatur!

From Matt: "Got another hog at Sangchris!! This beast came in at 43.5 lbs on the dot. Caught it on a 7'0 med Ugly Stik with a piece of cut bait no bigger than a half dollar coin! My previous P.B was 30lbs so this is a huge step up for me. I may not look like it but I was shaking with excitement after the wild fight it put up knowing I had a monster on the hook. Catch and release these trophies and they will be here for years to come for everyone to enjoy!! This lake can truly be a treasure for us flathead fishermen!!"

Matt will join us this weekend to tell the story, and talk chasing big catfish!  

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This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from 11-year old Jayden Garza, and his stepdad, Jason Hill, of Bethany!  

From Jason & Jayden:  "We recently took Jayden out for his first ever youth season turkey hunt in Moultrie County.  We didn't have to wait long before this gobbler showed up!  Jayden is a natural!  He made a good shot, and got his first bird ever!"

Jayden & Jason will join us this weekend to tell the story, and talk turkey hunting!  

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This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from Nathan Doty, of Decatur, and the McKendree University Bass Fishing Team!

Nate and his partner, Bailey Bleser, of Burlington, Wisconsin, recently brought home 3rd place in the 2022 Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI National Championship Presented by Lowrance at Fort Gibson Lake, Texas!  Their three day total of 14 bass weighed in at 39-pounds 7-ounces!  

The 13^th annual College Fishing National Championship features the Top 176 college bass fishing teams from across the nation competing in an internationally televised, no-entry fee tournament for a $33,500 prize package, including a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard.  In addition to the boat package, both members of the winning team and the runners-up  advance to the 2022 Toyota Series Championship where they will compete as pros. Both members of the third-place team can advance to the 2022 Toyota Series Championship to compete as co-anglers.

Nate will join us this weekend to talk about his central Illinois roots; tell some stories from his McKendree career; and talk bass fishing!

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This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from 12-year old Kaden Esposito, of Heyworth!

From Kaden: "I was out fishing at Clinton Lake with my brother, Dylan, when I caught a new PB drum!  We didn't weigh it, but think it was around 10 pounds!  We also caught a few catfish.  A good day at my favorite lake!"

Kaden & Dylan will join us this weekend to share the story of this cool catch.  Plus, we'll also get caught up with Dyaln about his central Illinois-based YouTube channel - DME Fishing!

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