Redneck Fishing Tournament returns to Central Illinois Friday

Redneck Fishing Tournament returns to Central Illinois Friday

Source: 25newsnow

7/31/2023

Credit: 25 News

The annual Redneck Fishing Tournament returns to Bath Friday.

Teams from across the Midwest and possibly beyond are expected to descend on the Illinois River to catch invasive silver carp - without using a fishing pole.

The goal of the tournament is to see how many fish can be caught with a net or knocked into one’s boat - thanks to the fish’s ability to leap out of the water.

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