Peoria Pool

  • theleadsled
    Washington, Ia.
    Posts: 231
    January 17, 2003 at 11:51 pm #1305974

    Guys, I know absolutely nothing about your area over there. One of the fellows I fish with over here in Iowa asked for me to find out what I could about this area. Told him I would check on FTR, so here I am. How was the walleye fishing this Fall for you. Is there a Lock and Dam right there at Peoria? Where does one put in at? Any info or links would be great. Will be used at coffee talk and possiable a trip next spring.

    theleadsled
    Washington, Ia.
    Posts: 231
    January 30, 2003 at 12:50 pm #251192

    Anybody out there?LOL

    HOOSIER
    West Salem, Wi.
    Posts: 112
    January 31, 2003 at 4:14 pm #251265

    You would be better off trying the Spring Valley area for fishing. Good population of sauger, and white bass.

    theleadsled
    Washington, Ia.
    Posts: 231
    February 2, 2003 at 4:54 am #251351

    I’ll have to get the map out and take a peek at where you are talking about. Thanks for the heads up!

    HOOSIER
    West Salem, Wi.
    Posts: 112
    February 2, 2003 at 11:38 pm #251397

    Log onto prairielandeyes.com lots of info about the area and tournaments, and people to comtact for info. If the river isn’t floodong the month of March can be great.

    tony_apisa
    E. Moline Illinois along the Rock River
    Posts: 1180
    February 3, 2003 at 1:08 am #251405

    I have really enjoyed fishing the Illinois River. Wonderful sauger fishing. I caught my largest sauger by the 178 bridge at Starved Rock. The weight of this fish was 4.75 lbs. Well Tight Lines and Good Health to all

    theleadsled
    Washington, Ia.
    Posts: 231
    February 3, 2003 at 2:04 am #251414

    Thanks Hoosier. I took a quick look and plan to go back when I have some time.

    john mannerino
    Chicago IL
    Posts: 207
    February 3, 2003 at 11:29 am #251424

    ICE ICE go away so I can go out and play. As soon as that ice is gone I will be there. If the weather stays and we dont have a ton of rain or snow it`s going to be awsome down river bite. John

    tony_apisa
    E. Moline Illinois along the Rock River
    Posts: 1180
    February 3, 2003 at 6:46 pm #251458

    Hey John theres no ice down here on pool 16. Your more than welcome to be a guest on my boat. I’m always willing to take someone out……Tony

    john-tucker
    Northwest Illinois
    Posts: 1251
    February 9, 2003 at 11:03 pm #251934

    Hey John and Tony! I wonder if you two had met on here yet. Tony, I’ve been out on the Miss. with John and have always had a great time. John, I’ve been keeping in touch with Tony and been thinking it would be good to fish those pools below me more often! Small world on FTR!

    john mannerino
    Chicago IL
    Posts: 207
    February 10, 2003 at 10:05 pm #252005

    I will try to get something going to get out soon. My first tourney for the year is march 15 on the IL. Weekends are getting tight with the wife because she knows that once my tourneys start ,she wont be seeing to much of me untill june!!! It looks like a tourney just about every 2 weeks and some every week. I would love to try to get something going for a day on the miss . I just about got the boat ready to get it out. It`s just a long ride from Chicago to go for a day. I will get back to you if I can work something out. I know we got 2 tourneys on the IL in march and my partner wants to hit it hard before that. John Mannerino

    tony_apisa
    E. Moline Illinois along the Rock River
    Posts: 1180
    February 11, 2003 at 1:34 am #252019

    John that sounds great. We should just try to hook up somewhere in between. I would love to fish the Illinois with someone that knows the river well. I would just be great to meet some new people. I love to share fish stories…..lol……And I’m good at it…Tight Lines and Good Health………Tony P.S. John I always have room in my home for guests…

    john mannerino
    Chicago IL
    Posts: 207
    February 11, 2003 at 9:26 am #252044

    OK sounds great. Now lets kick the weathermans butt for some stable temps.LOL John

    tony_apisa
    E. Moline Illinois along the Rock River
    Posts: 1180
    February 11, 2003 at 10:22 pm #252078

    I wish it was that easy John…..lol

    Lefty
    Posts: 6
    February 12, 2003 at 4:58 pm #252151

    Hi John
    Are you fishing the WAT? I will be down for the WAT also.How are the ice conditions around the Barto landing. We would like to come down and pre- fish in the near future. First time on that river, so we have a lot to learn before March. Any info on river conditions would be appreciated.

    Thanks
    Lefty

    john mannerino
    Chicago IL
    Posts: 207
    February 13, 2003 at 9:48 am #252234

    I do belive that river is solid as a rock. Its been a normal chicago winter, COLD just no snow. Check out spring valley walleye club for up to date river info.chicagolandfishing.com has some info on it. Also parielandeyes.com will help you out. I have been scratching the walls around here to get out. Oh Yes I`m fishing all the wat tourneys and the gnwc IL div. John Mannerino

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