This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from Brian Jancaitis, of Mt. Zion!

From Brian:  "Some buddies and I headed out to Clinton Lake to do some night fishing.  We ended up at a pavillion that had pretty good bank access, and decided to toss out some lines.  We had been there awhile, and I was getting a fire going, when a friend said my pole was getting hit.  I started to reel it in, and didn't feel anything at first....then it felt like I hit a snag....then the snag started fighting!!  After a 15 minute or so fight, I hauled in this giant flathead!  It was all we could do to get it up the bank!  It was too big for our scale, but had to go 50+ pounds!  The best part...I caught it on a nightcrawler!"

Brian joins us this weekend to share the story of his new PB catfish!

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This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from Chad Anderson, of Hopedale!

From Chad: "My wife, Kristen, a friend, Greg, and I recently fished with Show Me Catfishing Trophy Guide Service on the Mississippi River. We had a blast and caught some nice fish. I caught my personal best blue catfish 58lbs, Kristen caught her PB 36lbs plus another 17lber. Greg caught a 27lber. My first time fishing the big water of Mississippi River, and man it was an experience. I highly recommend giving Captain Tyler a call and catch some giants!"

Chad joins us this weekend to tell the story!  He's also the President of the Heart of Illinois Crappie Club, so we'll get an update on the second half of their season, which starts in late August!

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

From Jeremy: "Headed down to the Lake Decatur dam to do some crappie fishing the other day, and got this guy!!  Was quite the fight on 4lb test line!  Took about 30 minutes to get him in.  Second paddlefish I've ever caught, and by far a new PB!  This one went 49-pounds, and he had the jig right in the corner of his mouth!"

Jeremy joins us this weekend to share the story of his awesome Sangamon River catch!  

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This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from 9-year old Jaxon Hunter, of Decatur!

From Jaxon's dad, Zac:  "My son has been taking more of an interest in fishing, and wanted to catch his first catfish.  After trying a few different places with no luck, we recently went to Fairview Park in Decatur.  We got a chunk of bluegill, and he ended up hooking this 15-pounder!  The fish nearly pulled him and the rod in, but with an assist from dad we got it in!  Mission Accomplished!! Now he's all about going fishing!"

Jaxon and his dad, Zac Burcham, will both join us this weekend to share the story of Jaxon's first catfish!

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