Last season was a pretty good one for catching salmon and trout on the big pond, but some anglers did better than others because they did their homework on the hotspots. Here's a quick lesson. ... [+] Full Article
Did you ever have one of those vacations that resembled a comedy movie? There's no chance of that if you take your clan to one of these Prairie State getaways. ... [+] Full Article
Most folks prefer to wait for catfish to come to them. But if you fish from a boat on these waters, you'll catch a whole lot more filets! ... [+] Full Article
If you feel like acting like a kid again, incredible bluegill fishing can be found not far from your home. These waters are expected to be sizzlin' like hot grease this summer! ... [+] Full Article
Thanks to the hatchery system, you can catch walleyes from one end of our state to the other. Here's where you should float your boat between now and fall. ... [+] Full Article
Fishing for crappies is almost an obsession for some anglers in Illinois. If you're one who lives for catching slabs, give these waters a try. (April 2006) ... [+] Full Article
If you think a largemouth bass or a catfish can fight hard, you should try doing battle with a striped bass on these waters. You'll be hooked for life! (April 2006) ... [+] Full Article
Some Illinois anglers go on out-of-state fishing trips to catch bass. What the heck are they thinking? We have plenty of big bucketmouths just waiting for a lure right here! (March 2006) ... [+] Full Article