Was wondering if the guys north of me could point me in the direction of good walleye waters in IL. This year is the first time Iv ever targeted walleye hope for some direction from the members. Thanks
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Was wondering if the guys north of me could point me in the direction of good walleye waters in IL. This year is the first time Iv ever targeted walleye hope for some direction from the members. Thanks
iilinois river by lasalle illinois. I 39 runs right over it.
Shelbyville get a hold of Birdman he will put you on them. Also Il river but Utica
Depends how far north you are wanting to come? The Illinois River is mostly sauger with very few walleye mixed in. I fish pool 13 and 14 of the Mississippi River and do fairly well on a mix of walleye and sauger.
If you are going to the IL River in LaSalle, go a little further and fish Lake Shabbona. I have a 30" fish on the wall from there caught in 1989-90. Caught another 1/2" longer a month later and released it. Sure there are still some bigguns in there. Caught one about 7# 3-4 years ago. Smallmouth are great, too. PM me and I will tell you what I know about location and technique.
I will look into this on a map and pm you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cherokee Ref
Thanks for all the replys. I'm gonna look into all your suggestions
Here's what has came out of the mighty Mississippi in the past 10 days. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f7f37ef772.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a7a2f27f18.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...811f14f0cf.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8501a8950c.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...1b175518f2.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...14180711c7.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a11790966a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...4ac871f1cd.jpg
Awesome !
Great fish. How are you catching them?
Dang, Those are real nice! Are you jigging or running crankbaits?
We run 3 way swivels with a jog head/ring worm on the bottom and then an Aberdeen hook and minnow about 30in on the trailer
Jig head I meant. We drag those rigs up and down stream anywhere from .5 to .8mph. Use just heavy enough jig to keep it on bottom, typically 3/8-5/8oz.
How much of a dropper from 3 way to jig do you typically run?
We usually run the jig about 10in below the 3 way.
Thanks. Might try it this weekend here on the Illinois.
Nice
What about Clinton? Iv read there are supposed to be good walleye numbers there. Anyone?
Around this time of year the walleye bite is usually pretty good. I see a lot of people do well on the bank that runs from Dewitt bridge to the ramp at mascoutin. A lot of guys troll along that bank this time of year.Quote:
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Here's one for food for thought. Caught on the mighty Mississippi this morning. 28 1/2in and pushing 10lbs! Released http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...43a8146168.jpg
That is Awesome!Quote:
Originally Posted by heath_88
that is really nice. beautiful fish
Nice fish
Very nice, We weren't too lucky today on the Illinois.