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ILLINOIS WALLEYE TRAIL JUNE 2, 2002
HUSBAND AND WIFE WINS SAUGER TOURNAMENT
Rick, and Joby Parrott, of Sparland, Illinois won Sundays, June 2, 2002 sauger tournament on the Illinois River. The husband and wife team weighed a 6 fish limit of
sauger, with a total of 19 # and 14.5 ounces. Winning $925.00 and a $1,000.00 certificate compliments of Ranger Boats.
The team also captured big fish honors with a 3# 11.5 ounce sauger earning them an
additional $160.00. The winning pattern was trolling crankbaits in 12-14' of water.
2nd place honors and earning $540.00 with 15#
9.0 ounces was John Phillips from East Peoria, and Mike Gibson, of Dyer, Indiana.
In 3rd place was the team of Heath Bohman, from Groveland, Ill, and Scott Demeuse,
Middlteon, Illinois weighing in 13# 8 ounces.
Conditions for the tournament found the river dropping with showers and cloudy skies. Water temps were 73 on the surface, with 8-10 inches clarity.
The next Illinois Walleye trail will be held at Shelbyville lake, on June 8-9, 2002. If you would like additional, information, contact Bob Kidd, at (309) 527-6328, email at
walleye@elpaso.net
Pictured below, left to right is the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.
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