It’s Bath, Illinois and the 13th Annual Redneck Fishin’ Tournament early next month. That means you fish without a pole. Organizer Betty DeFord says the event serves several purposes—it brings attention to the Asian Carp issue, it removes the invasive species from the Illinois River, and it’s fun.
DeFord says the most successful year of the event resulted in 10,600 Asian Carp being removed from the Illinois River. To find out more or sign up visit www.originalredneckfishin.com. This year’s tournament is August 3rd and 4th. Bath, Illinois is located down river from Peoria.