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There's a river in central Illinois, so saturated with Asian Carp that locals have devised an annual event aimed at severely thinning the population of this invasive species. We managed to jump aboard for one of the most hazardous fishing tournaments known to man.
The Redneck Fishing Tournament is an annual carp fishing event held on a channel of the Illinois River near the community of Bath, Illinois.
10 maj 2024 · BATH — The Redneck Fishing Tournament, an annual quest to have fun while ridding the Illinois River of an invasive species, is ready for another run this summer. The tournament, hosted by the...
3 sie 2024 · BATH, Ill. (WMBD) — High flying and shiny. That’s what the invasive carp fish is known for. In Bath, Illinois, the Redneck Fishin’ Tournament is centered around catching the jumping fish with a...
31 lip 2023 · A news release confirms the Redneck Fishing Tournament is returning Aug. 4, where hundreds are expected to turn out for food, music, and of course, catching the elusive flying carp that has...
31 lip 2023 · BATH, Ill. (WICS) — The Redneck Fishing Tournament kicks off this week on the Illinois River to see how many Copi, formerly known as Asian Carp, people can catch. There is a traditional pole and line children’s fishing tournament from the riverbank in Bath on Thursday, Aug. 3.
4 sie 2023 · Join Wander Woman as we head to Bath Illinois for this unique fishing experience! We will be joining in on the 2023 Redneck Fishing Tournament focused on collecting the invasive Asian Carp species. These invasive carp cause issues in the Mississippi river and surrounding waters.
