I don’t see to many reports on here for the good old Illinois River so here goes. For the last couple months with the river being down and sometimes I mean way down!! The sauger and walleye bite has been fantastic. If you want action then go to the Illinois. Many 50 fish days and yes you have to go through alot of 8-10 inch fish. But on average we’re getting 6-10 legal fish every trip. For us if we fish any deeper than 9 feet we don’t get bit. Most action is between 7-9 ft of water. Pulling lead has worked the best but also three-ways with raps and livebait has been good. Big major flats with dunes are the best bet. Seems this isn’t just a spring/fall fishery!!! It’s great to see all these small fish. It means good things for the future here on the Illinois!!!
Sauger mania
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