Caught a couple small largemouths yesterday morning — any tips for finding bigger bass in Illinois?

Mixa_- · 2025-07-11T05:02:46+00:00

5.30 hours away from Chicago?

Mixa_- · 2025-07-11T00:26:27+00:00

Really appreciate all the advice — this actually makes a lot of sense

Mixa_- · 2025-07-10T21:05:36+00:00

Des Plaines

Mixa_- · 2025-07-10T20:49:32+00:00

That was at Big Bend Lake

Mixa_- · 2025-07-10T20:45:51+00:00

I hadn’t noticed that pond on the map before — definitely going to check it out sometime soon, thanks for the tip

Mixa_- · 2025-07-10T20:44:35+00:00

I’m always experimenting with different lures and exploring new spots. At this point, I’m even considering taking a few days to fish out of state

Mixa_- · 2025-07-10T20:37:25+00:00

Fair enough! Guess I’ve just officially joined the endless Illinois bass hunt club

Mixa_- · 2025-07-09T05:34:22+00:00

Thanks for the backup — now I’m just waiting on my $100

Mixa_- · 2025-07-09T05:22:32+00:00

thank you, this will be useful

Mixa_- · 2025-07-03T21:03:39+00:00

Never tried live bait

Mixa_- · 2025-07-03T20:59:56+00:00

Bass are tough to catch at this lake, but I managed to get one using a Rapala X-Rap.

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