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10/30/2026

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BAIT SHANTY
REPORT 10/30/2026
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Everyone who comes into the Bait Shanty all have one thing in common. They are looking for the answer to . . . " WHAT WOULD MAKE ME BETTER AT FISHING " . . . or . . . if they have seen the pictures of other Anglers on the BAIT SHANTY's FaceBook page . . . they often have a different question . . . " WHAT MAKES THAT OTHER GUY SO GOOD, WHAT IS HE USING ".

As a "Proud Bait-Slinger" , I'll often quip . . . " Its my Bait" (which we do take alot of effort in maintaning the quality and turn rate) . . . or . . . "The Blessing of the BAIT" I sometimes do for those who ask . . .***

***(remember effectiveness of the blessing may vary and be affected by the . . . tip-s . . . or . . . lack of . . . fed to the "TIP-WEASEL" on the counter)***

And truth be told, alot of Anglers benifit from our info, Bait, specialized tackle and help . . .

But the Reality is a GOOD ANGLER is just that . . . AN ANGLER !!!!
. . And the more times you fish . . .
● The more you will see
● The more you listen
● The more times you use techniques to compensate for changes
● The more you vary tackle to overcome an obstacle or situation
● The more you will try to address a water-temp-weather-seosonal or other change . . .

● Only then will you start to understand the WHOLE of FISHING ●
. . You become better . . . By Fishing more . . . Not by fishing when its easy . . . And only Time on the Water teaches you to do that . . .

You will make yourself better . . .

The Fish teach you what you need to know . . .

And I'm just here to help you think . . . OUTSIDE THE BOX . . . (or put Bait in your bucket)
. . over the years I have seen ALL OF YOU BECOME BETTER ANGLERS and I hope in some way, that I, and the Bait Shanty helped !!!

We are Proud of you at the Bait Shanty . . .
Nicely Done !!!

With that said, I'd like to congradulate . . .

DAVE BOTICA
. . From the SunCity fishing club at Dell Webb for his SIXTH YEAR IN ROW as Angler of the Year . . .
. . And for his most recent excursion . . .
. . Pictured here . . .

NICE FISH DAVE ! ! !

10/23/2026

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BAIT SHANTY
REPORT 10/23/2026
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Does ALL THIS B.- S. YOU SEE ON THE INTERNET Actually Turn Into Fish On the Water . . .
. . HELL YAH . . .

If by B.- S. . . . You Mean Starting that Fishing Trip at The BAIT SHANTY in Algonquin Illinois some would say that each step leads you towards your goal, but there is no substitute for . . .

" PERFECT TIMING . . .!"

● The Right Bait . . .

● The Right Time . . .

● The Right Species . . .

● The Right Body of Water . . .

● The Right Presentation . . .

● Cast to the Right Spot . . .

STARTS WITH THE RIGHT BAIT SHOP . . .

BAIT SHANTY
2200 ALGONQUIN RD
ALGONQUIN, ILL.

10/18/2026

. . . REMEMBER . . .

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ALL GREAT FISHING
STORIES START WITH
A LITTLE B. S. . . .

" BAIT SHANTY ! "
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. . So if your looking at Aerial Photos, Watching Some video on the Internet, or you just Heard some Story . . . and now your getting ready to head out and FISH ! . . .
. . Always remember if your looking for the Freshest and Liveliest Bait, The Right Tackle for the Area and the Truth . . . there is ONE PLACE you need to find before your Start your FISHIN' . . . .

● THE BAIT SHANTY ●
2200 Algonquin Road
Algonquin, Illinois
60102

. . . At the East Corner of Algonquin Road (Rte 62) & Lake Cook Road (County Line) with easy access IN & OUT from our 5 entrances and Plenty of room if your towing a boat into our Large/Level parking lot!
(without taking out the Lower Unit)

1.2 Miles East of the Algonquin Dam

10/17/2026

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BAIT SHANTY
WAKE UP CALL !!!
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TROUT ?
Hollows
Blackwell
Pickerel
Axehead
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RIVER?
Fox
DuPage
Kish . . .
Des Planes
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LAKES
Vulcan
Zurich
Defiance
Crystal
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TRIFECTA
Busse
Fox Chain
Castle
Kosh . . .

BUSSE ?

Early for Trout

Mid Day for Bass/Pike

Late Afternoon for the Panfish and Cats once it warms up

We are OPEN,
GOT BAIT,
READY TO HELP !!!

10/15/2026

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BAIT SHANTY
REPORT 10/15/2026
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" . . . . COOL . . . . ! ! ! !"

Temps and Wet will set things A-FIRE !!!

Fish are Biting, but the Big Trophy Walleye, Pike and Musky could use a cool snap to really kick FALL-FEEDING into FOURTH-GEAR !!!

Don't get me wrong, Fishing is GOOD ! Bass, Crappie, Gills, Perch, WhiteBass, Drum, Carp, Salmon, and TROUT (which you CANNOT KEEP till Saturday Morning (10/17/26) Once you have your INLAND TROUT STAMP).
. . . Its just that the BIG STUFF is JUST STARTING TO SHOW !!!

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HEADS -UP
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Inland Trout Fall Harvest starts Saturday Morning
● (WE GOT STUFF) ●

Salmon Still got some Fresh Fish on Spoons and Spawn, and of course Snagging in the
FOUR LEGAL LOCATIONS ONLY !!!
● (WE GOT STUFF) ●

PIKE AND SKI'S improving Daily . . . I Expect Walleye to Kick off too !!!!
● (WE GOT STUFF) ●

And Panfish are POPPIN' TOO !!!
● (GOT THAT STUFF) ●

BAIT SHANTY
2200 E. Algonquin Rd.
Algonquin, Ill. 60102

10/12/2026

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BAIT SHANTY
LIVE BAIT SECRETS
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Taking Care of Our Customers starts by Taking Care of the Bait we sell to you . . . !!!

And of course, Taking Care of YOU !!! And Making sure you Catch FISH !!! Thats what we are ALL ABOUT !!!

BAIT SHANTY
2200 E. ALGONQUIN RD.
ALGONQUIN, ILL.

10/10/2026

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☆ BAIT SHANTY ☆
☆ NEWS FLASH ☆
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HURRY ! ! !

That SPOT you LIKE . . .
. . it's OPEN, and nobody's there yet ! ! !
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10/09/2026

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BAIT SHANTY
REPORT 10-9-26
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Weather continues to be GREAT And for those getting out . . . Success has been there waiting.

All Three Zones of the FOX are OPEN for Boating . . . BUT BE WARNED !!! . . . All debris HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED UP YET . . .

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We have Roach
Fish(Shiners),
Suckers(M&L),
Tuffies(fatheads)
5 TYPES Of Worms
LIVER-SHRIMP-SHAD
HERRING-Spawn Sac
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BASS - good but need to move around

PIKE - consistent

MUSKY - improving, need more cool

GILLS - very good, bigg-uns about

CRAPPIE - harder to find, good when found

CARP - always !

CHANNELS - yep, natural.

FLATTY'S - Surprisingly improved . . .

SALMON - Still going on, improved Steelhead/Browns chasing Spawn and ###XX . . . Remember Snaggers are out at the four spots that allow it . . .

ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT ANGLERS, TIK- TOK'ers AND other BUSINESSES GIVING OUT SPOTS . . . AND . . . FOLKS HAVE BEEN ASKING ME TO CHIME IN . . . so here it goes . . .

. . . no matter how you found out about that LEGAL place you to go, and fish . . .
. . when your done . . .

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PICK UP YOUR CHIT !!!
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10/04/2026

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QUESTION ???
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10/02/2026

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BAIT SHANTY
FISHING REPORT
10/02/2026
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Yep, You got-it . . .

One-oh'-Them . . .

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Fishin' Reports !!!

Address

2200 E Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL
60102

Opening Hours

Monday	12:01pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12:01pm - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	6:30am - 5pm
Sunday	6:30am - 3:30pm

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