Catching smallmouth bass – when they’re looking down
Tony Peterson
July 23, 2019
Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.
Fishing
Tactics for the river smallmouth of midsummer
Site Staff
July 19, 2019
A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.
Angling Buzz: The great line debate – mono vs. fluoro vs. braid
Site Staff
July 18, 2019
What’s the best fishing line? Monofilament? Fluorocarbon? Braided line? For beginners, this can be a daunting, confusing subject. Each line type has it’s own unique characteristics – floating/sinking, stretchiness, abrasion resistance, opacity, etc. Yes, there’s
Illinois mulling options on Asian carp issue in Lake Decatur
Associated Press
July 16, 2019
Thousands of the invasive carp reportedly clustering near the base of Lake Decatur dam.
Walleye fishing tips: Summer signals time for bottom-bouncers and spinners
Site Staff
July 12, 2019
Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
States, provinces OK plan to protect Great Lakes from carp
Staff and News Reports
July 11, 2019
The plan would use technology such as underwater loudspeakers, electric cables and air bubble curtains to deter the fish from migrating between the Illinois River and Lake Michigan through Chicago-area waterways.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – July 12, 2019
Site Staff
July 11, 2019
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides, and fishing guides. Editor’s Note: Water levels have remained high in many parts of the state and fishing reports have been
Survey shows no Asian carp
Illinois DNR
June 28, 2019
Efforts conducted June 3-14 included environmental DNA surveillance at more than 400 sites and investigation of 602 sites for fish.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – June 28, 2019
Site Staff
June 27, 2019
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. Editor’s note: High water and flooding continued in most parts of the state at the time these reports
