Illinois River
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Illinois River Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)1
Total Fishing Reports
8
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Largemouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Docks
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
55°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
42°
Had to fight for them today, but once I found them it was domination. It’s cold out and the river is high. That’s not going to stop me from one-upping Mother Nature. Bass and walleyes were all 7-10 feet deep off of points relating to baitfish. I’ve told you all before “find the bait-find the fish,” and find the fish I did! It’s all about vertical jigging right now. Just like Usher used to sing “nice and slow, that’s the tempo.” Get on top of em and work the bait slow. The FF minnow was a finesse touch that sealed the deal. Like Tony Danza my Damiki Vault showed a few young walleyes “who’s the boss.” Great day on the water and I am damn proud to be an American. See you in the woods or on the water! -GrundyBassman
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
81°
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