You two got lucky. I was on that river back in April and GRDA now has an air boat like you see in the Everglades. They buzzed us really close and as you know those boats are LOUD AF.
@@nocoastanglingI think they were trying to provoke ether one of you into saying anything just to engaging with them to give them a reason to search you even if you were clean. OK police are shady. At lest on the East side. I don’t know how they are on the river but it almost bet they’re the same after seeing them do that.
16:11 dude that fist of throttle himself into the side of your kayak, and to me it looks like a mean mouth which is small mouth and spotted bass hybrid I believe. I'm still learning, I'm in North Idaho we get smallmouth and largemouth that's it
The Illinois! My wife's family is down in Broken Arrow. We go down and stay at one of the resorts and float it every year. I've yet to fish it though. Really wish I could bring my kayak down and just go at it. We typically fly down though, so no bringing the kayak for me. Love that river though. I wish we had water like that here in CO.
@@nocoastangling Oh I know, did it last year for the first time. Was super fun but the kayaks don't have much going for them in terms of space and storage. I'm not sure how I would keep everything secure.
That river has a right to be cold. Did you know it is spring fed? I was raised in that river. Learned to fish in that river . Also I learned to swim there. Camped out there almost every week end and holidays. Food just taste better on the Illinois River. It wasnt muddy when I hung out there. The chicken plant is the one who messed that river up.. The policemen were probably searching for a female and the female just happened to match the one they were searching for. There is a lot of activity on that river.
I go to diamond head resort almost every year off of Tahlequah. They go through on that boat and make sure nothing is going wrong and no illegal things are happening. It’s not uncommon.
Its best before or after float season. Did you see pictures with the article that inspired you to go? We fish that river several times a year and a friend is a guide on that river and nobody i know has ever caught multiple good size ones nowhere near a 100 in a day. But you can catch small ones and 1 or 2 nice ones in a trip. The cops down there have almost flipped my friend with their wake at full speed and stopped right past us they had no need in running like that.
Last time i was down there they were blasting up and down the river on a big fan boat, loud and throwing wake everywhere. The police were at the ramp we put in at, in plain clothes being nosey acting like dicks too. That was in june. First time ever encountering this on the river.
those are ignorant fks , even if she was on the deeper channel they could have ask nicely . i would report those idiots. thats not professional at all .
I work for the outfit you shuttled through. Cool to see people from YT fishing our local waters. Great video sir.
You two got lucky. I was on that river back in April and GRDA now has an air boat like you see in the Everglades. They buzzed us really close and as you know those boats are LOUD AF.
@@TheBUNKY1974 that’s so crazy! It’s just poor boating etiquette and professionalism in my opinion.
@@nocoastanglingI think they were trying to provoke ether one of you into saying anything just to engaging with them to give them a reason to search you even if you were clean. OK police are shady. At lest on the East side. I don’t know how they are on the river but it almost bet they’re the same after seeing them do that.
@@mumbles1justin it was just WEIRD for sure!
idk what that was at 16:30. Ive never seen that brown of a Large but Ive never seen a stripe on a smallmouth lol
Man that’s the GRDA for ya.
16:11 dude that fist of throttle himself into the side of your kayak, and to me it looks like a mean mouth which is small mouth and spotted bass hybrid I believe. I'm still learning, I'm in North Idaho we get smallmouth and largemouth that's it
Fished there a few times when I was younger... Don't be afraid to upsize to a spinnerbait, jig or bigger crankbait to target bigger fish.. good video
Great video. What set up were you using?
Yeah, those cops were out of line. Friggin Barney Fife in a boat.
I'm an hour away from that spot. We use a pitch count clicker to keep track. We have caught over 100 several times. Let's go fishing some time!
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The Illinois! My wife's family is down in Broken Arrow. We go down and stay at one of the resorts and float it every year. I've yet to fish it though. Really wish I could bring my kayak down and just go at it. We typically fly down though, so no bringing the kayak for me. Love that river though. I wish we had water like that here in CO.
You can rent kayaks right there on the river. Super fun stuff! 👊🏻💪🏼
@@nocoastangling Oh I know, did it last year for the first time. Was super fun but the kayaks don't have much going for them in terms of space and storage. I'm not sure how I would keep everything secure.
That first little smallie wasnt a smallie. Pretty sure it was a spotty.
That little tiny one was a spot as well
That river has a right to be cold. Did you know it is spring fed? I was raised in that river. Learned to fish in that river . Also I learned to swim there. Camped out there almost every week end and holidays. Food just taste better on the Illinois River. It wasnt muddy when I hung out there. The chicken plant is the one who messed that river up.. The policemen were probably searching for a female and the female just happened to match the one they were searching for. There is a lot of activity on that river.
I love that you made memories there! Such a beautiful place. Hoping to go back soon.
I go to diamond head resort almost every year off of Tahlequah. They go through on that boat and make sure nothing is going wrong and no illegal things are happening. It’s not uncommon.
I get that but they could’ve been a little more courteous to our personal space and safety.
I've fished that stretch of the river over 100 times in the last 25 yrs it's nice during the week but a madhouse on the weekends
once ya get below Peyton's the fishing gets better lol
Its best before or after float season. Did you see pictures with the article that inspired you to go? We fish that river several times a year and a friend is a guide on that river and nobody i know has ever caught multiple good size ones nowhere near a 100 in a day. But you can catch small ones and 1 or 2 nice ones in a trip. The cops down there have almost flipped my friend with their wake at full speed and stopped right past us they had no need in running like that.
Ya it was pretty crazy
I’m actually a Marine Safety Enforcement Officer and I can’t even explain their behavior
It was pretty weird for sure.
Last time i was down there they were blasting up and down the river on a big fan boat, loud and throwing wake everywhere. The police were at the ramp we put in at, in plain clothes being nosey acting like dicks too. That was in june. First time ever encountering this on the river.
Did you use a shuttle service? Have had difficulty finding a service
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Use the Illinois River Outfitters we will shuttle you to any part of the river
Peyton place will shuttle
Cool video! I just subscribed…I started my own RUclips fishing channel a few months ago (I’m in Tulsa). Keep up the good work!
Right on! Love Tulsa! That river fishin is fun stuff
Those two little bass you caught on the main river are spotted bass not large mouth. Plan on going down there in two weeks. Enjoy
It wasn’t just unprofessional, it was just…weird.
For sure!
those are ignorant fks , even if she was on the deeper channel they could have ask nicely . i would report those idiots. thats not professional at all .
the law probly saw your camera
@@altonparr747 I don’t know why that matters. Didn’t seem to stop them from making bad choices. 🤷🏻♂️
not cool by the cops, dangerous situation
That first fish was a small spotted bass.
Zero respect for all law enforcement. Nothing but bullies and cowards.
Just a jerk move, pleasure boater type crap maybe. Definitely seems suspicious
Ya I don't know what the heck was going on. it was crazy.
They probably just got hesitant because they seen you.
Tie goes to the runner I guess on this one. 🤣