Good Day on Illinois River Backwaters
 

Myself and a buddy had some good shooting this weekend. Shot several Big Heads, commons, gar and Dogfish. Only my 3rd time out but starting to hit some fish now.

RE: Good Day on Illinois River Backwaters
 

Nice!

Where were you fishing at? Were you on shore?

RE: Good Day on Illinois River Backwaters
 

Yes, from the bank. Near Hennepin, IL. The river floods the ponds behind me in the picture and also creates some ditches 30 feet wide with about 4 feet of water in them. Been getting a lot of shots in the flooded ditches. Just stand there and they keep swimming by one after another.

RE: Good Day on Illinois River Backwaters
 

That's not too far from me. Is it on private property or is it open to the public? Mark S and I were thinking of trying a new spot this weekend. Maybe we can head out that way. We were planning on hitting the Kishwaukee near Belvidere saturday.

RE: Good Day on Illinois River Backwaters
 

I have been up that way many times just never stopped to stick any fish. We have been trying to learn new tourny lakes this year. Lots of places I want to try out just need more time and money. Its always good to see people finding new honey holes.

RE: Good Day on Illinois River Backwaters
 

Nice job GD!