{"id":6020,"date":"2024-11-18T09:28:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=6020"},"modified":"2024-11-18T09:28:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:28:36","slug":"making-the-first-walleye-a-big-catch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2024\/11\/18\/making-the-first-walleye-a-big-catch\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the First Walleye a Big Catch"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Making First Walleye a Really Big One<\/h1>\n<h2>A Memorable Catch<\/h2>\n<p>Patricia Seldomridge made her first walleye truly memorable, catching a 29-incher on the Fox Chain O&#8217;Lakes on November 9.<\/p>\n<h3>A Big Day on the Water<\/h3>\n<p>&quot;We had a 27-inch, 25-inch and missed a few that came off at the boat,&quot; Brad Janis messaged. &quot;Best day of big walleye on the Chain.&quot;<\/p>\n<h4>Fishing with T-Bone Guide Service<\/h4>\n<p>They were fishing with T-Bone Guide Service.<\/p>\n<h2>A Giant Flathead Catfish<\/h2>\n<p>Then on Saturday, Seldomridge came through again with &quot;a giant&quot; flathead catfish.<\/p>\n<h3>Ripping Blade Baits<\/h3>\n<p>&quot;Ripping blade baits on Lake Marie,&quot; Janis messaged. &quot;Didn&#8217;t measure or weigh it.&quot;<\/p>\n<h4>A Photo to Remember<\/h4>\n<h4>A Celebration<\/h4>\n<p>Patricia Seldomridge celebrates with Brad Janis \u201ca giant flathead\u201d she caught Saturday on Lake Marie.<\/p>\n<h5>FOTW<\/h5>\n<p>FOTW, the celebration of big fish and their stories (the stories matter) around Chicago fishing, runs Wednesdays in the paper Sun-Times.<\/p>\n<h6>Submit Your Story<\/h6>\n<p>To make submissions, email <a href=\"mailto:BowmanOutside@gmail.com\">BowmanOutside@gmail.com<\/a> or contact me on Facebook (@BowmanOutside), X (@BowmanOutside), Instagram (@BowmanOutside), or Bluesky (@BowmanOutside.bsky.social).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Patricia Seldomridge&#8217;s catch of a 29-inch walleye and a giant flathead catfish are just a couple of examples of the exciting fishing experiences that can be had in the Chicago area. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned angler or just starting out, there&#8217;s always something new to discover and a big catch to look forward to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is FOTW?<br \/>\nFOTW is the celebration of big fish and their stories (the stories matter) around Chicago fishing.<\/li>\n<li>How can I submit my fishing story?<br \/>\nYou can submit your story by emailing <a href=\"mailto:BowmanOutside@gmail.com\">BowmanOutside@gmail.com<\/a> or contacting me on Facebook (@BowmanOutside), X (@BowmanOutside), Instagram (@BowmanOutside), or Bluesky (@BowmanOutside.bsky.social).<\/li>\n<li>What kind of fishing stories do you accept?<br \/>\nWe accept stories about big fish catches, fishing tips, and stories about your fishing experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making First Walleye a Really Big One A Memorable Catch Patricia Seldomridge made her first walleye truly memorable, catching a 29-incher on the Fox Chain O&#8217;Lakes on November 9. 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