Illinois River
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Illinois River Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Hard Jerkbaits1
- Swim Jigs1
- Tubes1
Smallmouth Bass3 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Tubes
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
62°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°
Slow swimming it close to the bottom!
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
70°
Slow rolling this on boulders, 14ft of water!
Top Fishing Techniques
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