Catching fall walleyes with jigging minnow baits
Site Staff
November 5, 2014
Tips on how to use jigging minnow baits to catch walleyes in autumn.
Illinois
Mouse proof your stored hunting gear to avoid surprises
Kristen Monroe
November 4, 2014
Make sure the storage systems you use to pack away outdoor gear are properly sealed
Sight in your gun well before the season
Site Staff
November 4, 2014
Now is the time to get your weapon ready
Daylight vs dawn and dusk lunkers: Top times for fishing
Site Staff
November 1, 2014
More forgiving than peak of summer, fall fishing provides great flexibility for finding big fish and prime-time angling
Southern Illinois Fishing Report- October 31st, 2014
Site Staff
October 30, 2014
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action is improving. Fish are being found at varying depths, depending on cover. Minnows and jigs seem to be equally effective. Catfish action has slowed somewhat. Bluegills have slowed, although some
Northern Illinois Fishing Report- October 31st, 2014
Site Staff
October 30, 2014
Chain: The walleye action is hot with the cooler weather. Reports show good catches in the river channels and mouths of the creeks throughout the day. Live bait is proving to be best. The bass
Central Illinois Fishing Report – October 31st, 2014
Site Staff
October 30, 2014
Coffeen Lake: Bass are good on topwater baits, crankbaits, and plastics. Bluegills are fair on waxworms and fairly shallow catfish are good on dip baits, crawlers, and cut bait, with some big flatheads being landed.
Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – October 31st, 2014
Site Staff
October 30, 2014
Fox River: The saugers are good, bunching up on the flats as in 12-14 feet of water range off of the main river channels and up near the clam beds. Vertical jigging jigs with minnows
Illinois Calendar of Events – October 31st, 2014
Site Staff
October 30, 2014
Banquets/Fundraisers Nov. 1: Twin Rivers WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kampsville American Legion. For more info call Phil Godar, 618-576-2623. Nov. 7: Northeast IL DU Banquet, Antioch VFW Hall. For more info call Jack Fields, 847-274-3958.
