Kankakee limits updated

I agree with you, but as for Wisconsin and Florida. Especially Florida, there is a lot of money coming in from people flocking there specifically for fishing. So they have a lot more money to put towards protecting there fish and waters.
Wisconsin, definitely not as much as Florida, but they still do get more money because it’s a “fishing destination” that many people go to, so it benefits them to keep those fish and waters protected.

Illinois… (cricket sounds)
Whose coming to Illinois to fish? I know people do. But I certainly would not consider us a Fishing Destination that people are really amped to come to.

So there’s not much incentive for Illinois to pump in a bunch of staff and money into protecting stuff more.

Hey, I want things to improve. I actually love Illinois. Born and raised here. I’ve always loved our Rivers, Lakes, and Streams. I’ve loved the Beautiful nature that surrounds them. And it grieves me seeing things go down hill. But other than me being a responsible and caring fisherman and outdoorsman I don’t know what else to do.

A big issue for me is on the Rock River. Once a terrific Flathead fishery. I would go on guide trips almost 4 times a year every year. Now it has fallen alot!

And I will tell you right now the biggest cause of the downfall, besides the train accident years ago.

A cat fisherman is only allowed, I don’t know I forget, Something like 2-4 poles in a boat. But a limb line fisherman can use up to 50 hooks on limb lines. FIFTY! And they can spread them down super long lengths of the river. And every single one of those fish that gets hooked on those lines dies. Their either being eaten or they die on the hook because they tear themselves up being on the hook too long. These guys also don’t care if it’s a 50 lb Flathead. They are taking it any way.

They specifically place these lines exactly where Flathead feed at night. They are sitting ducks. And with 50hooks you are definitely getting some for sure.

So how is it that a boat can have 2-4 poles, which will be mostly catch and release. But limb liners can have 50 lines with hooks out. It’s devastating the population. And they can’t catch these people cause it’s in the middle of the night in the forest.

50 hooks should never be allowed. Never. Especially when all those fish are going to be eaten and disappear.