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Powerton Blues

Powerton Blues
powerton lake pekin illinois blue catfish

jared gibbs

chillicothe illinois


powerton in pekin illinois has to be one of the best places to have a chance at a dream sized blue catfish. The picture is one that i caught on 1/30/12 on cut silver carp. The fish was 3ft 5in long and had a 26in girth.I also would like to say i caught it on a Berkley Fusion 7ft medium heavy rod i bought at walmart for 40 something dollars, wich shows you dont half to spend alot of money to get the BIG ONE.


Species: Blue Catfish

Date Caught: 01/30/2012

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Kept / Released: Released

Region of Catch: Region 1

Length: 3ft 5in

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Lure / Bait used: Bait | cut silver carp

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