Illinois Anglers Catches New State-Record Hybrid Striped Bass
by TBC Press on 07/05/17
The IDNR Division of Fisheries congratulates Robert Vericella of Bloomington, IL for his catch of a new state-record hybrid striped bass. The fish was caught at Lake Bloomington in central Illinois on June 12. IDNR Fisheries biologist Mike Garthaus certified the fish at 21 pounds, 7.2 ounces. The previous state-record hybrid striped bass was... READ MORE
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