I remember fishing the Fox river in the spring in the 70’s. The river was high and flooding the lawns of waterfront properties. My best freind hector and I would wet lawns at our houses a couple of evenings before we fished. We would gather a few hundred night crawlers. We would fish at a freinds waterfront fox river property. We would have to Wade out on the back yard and climb out on a large floating swim platform to fish. We fished the whole day catching Channel catfish up to 10 pounds, big carp (10-12 lbs)with a blueish tint to thier scales, and several large flatheads. Our buddy told us that every spring the river would flood THIER back yard and they would see large schools of carp and catfish swimming all over THIER back yard eating the worms and grubs in the water. The Fox river was a very fertile waterway back then and it’s great to see it has maintained its abundance of fish.
I can't believe the luck I've had catching flatheads in the Fox...all different locs. They're certainly abundant. I've caught a lot of smaller ones on crawlers but thats a sign that they're not fizzling out any time soon.
Another great video Geo. That was a monster cat. Other channels ask to leave a comment. I'm guessing that's part of the algorithm. Glad to do it for you. I was up that way and fished three oaks. I didn't connect with any fish, but people on a number of Facebook groups told me it's one of the best lakes in Northern Illinois
Specific no, We’ve caught them at multiple locations from Elgin all the way north to Antioch. Just have to Hunker down and give it a real go. Happy Fishing 🎣
Great to see some more local content! You seem to have a tight knit group of friends, y'all should try the rock river next.
We’re all Fishing Friends 😎👍🔥🔥
I remember fishing the Fox river in the spring in the 70’s. The river was high and flooding the lawns of waterfront properties. My best freind hector and I would wet lawns at our houses a couple of evenings before we fished. We would gather a few hundred night crawlers. We would fish at a freinds waterfront fox river property. We would have to Wade out on the back yard and climb out on a large floating swim platform to fish.
We fished the whole day catching Channel catfish up to 10 pounds, big carp (10-12 lbs)with a blueish tint to thier scales, and several large flatheads.
Our buddy told us that every spring the river would flood THIER back yard and they would see large schools of carp and catfish swimming all over THIER back yard eating the worms and grubs in the water.
The Fox river was a very fertile waterway back then and it’s great to see it has maintained its abundance of fish.
I can't believe the luck I've had catching flatheads in the Fox...all different locs. They're certainly abundant. I've caught a lot of smaller ones on crawlers but thats a sign that they're not fizzling out any time soon.
Another great video Geo. That was a monster cat. Other channels ask to leave a comment. I'm guessing that's part of the algorithm. Glad to do it for you. I was up that way and fished three oaks. I didn't connect with any fish, but people on a number of Facebook groups told me it's one of the best lakes in Northern Illinois
Is that the guy who caught the 50 plus lb cat few years back
That I’m not sure about, But with this guy. I wouldn’t doubt it. 😎👍🍻
Is there any specific part of the river you recommend for flathead? I’m not really sure where to start
Specific no, We’ve caught them at multiple locations from Elgin all the way north to Antioch. Just have to Hunker down and give it a real go. Happy Fishing 🎣
@@GeoFishinggiving it a shot today so exited had to search up some videos 😂😂
So I just managed to mass about 5 decent golden shiners and was wonders if those would be decent bait??
Yes! Anything smaller then a predator. That predator will eat! Even it’s own kids. They don’t play games! Good luck 🍀 happy Fishing 🎣
Where is this place
Take me with you 🥺