There's fishing and then there's fishing the Mississippi River. Second only to Salt-water fishing, fishing the Mississippi has got to be the most fun, relaxing, and challenging of all fishing locations. Sure the Missouri River has a faster current and lakes have the coves, but noplace in North America has the history and nostalgia of the muddy river.
Here you will find an abundance of information that can only come from years of expirience. This group of 4-5 people whom I fish with and have collaborated with for this site have easily totaled over 50 years of fishing the glorious banks of the river. That's right the banks. We don't go out on boats like alot of people do. Sure, anyone can catch fish when you can cruise on up to a secluded spot that you can't get to by land, but it takes real skill, patience, and determination to fish the banks. Some days are worse than others but all are as fun and exciting as the first.
So sit back and enjoy the glories of fishing the muddy Mississippi!!
Fishing Reports
These are periodic reports on our fishing expeditions. Listed are the conditions and fish caught, kept or not kept, on some of our trips. This will give you an idea of how it's going in Missouri/Illinois, so you know what to expect. Updated 8-26-02 Meet The Boys
Get to know the minds behind the river madness. Fishing Ethics
These are our fishing ethics that we hold dear and expect from others. The Fish
Here you will find the fish that reside in this river of rivers. The Gear
The gear is as important as technique and location. Find out what is tried and true and what has not passed the river test. The Bait
That's right bait is very important, and controversial. The bait catches the fish Technique and Loacation
Of course technique are important. There are as many ways to fish the river as there are varieties of worms. Learn how to pick a good site as well as how to set good 'ol BOB (Big 'Ol Blue). Fishing Records
Here's what you gotta beat. Record fish for Missouri, Illinois, and North America. The Links
Here are some good valuable links to sites you may find helpful and interesting. There's everything from river stages to shops to clubs. The Awards
These are all the awards the site has won, and they keep comming. The Trading Post
The Post is the perfect place to buy and sell items in a classified format.
EST. # OF FISH KEPT: 0
