Coming up this weekend on Episode 76:

- IDNR & others have re-branded Asian Carp to Copi; we’ll listen in to portions of their recent virtual press conference unveiling the change to learn more about it.

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Reagan Smith at Reag's Guide Service! We’ll talk all things white bass on Lake Springfield!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from 9-year old Carson & his dad, Mark Guidish, of Decatur! Carson will share the story of his first ever carp!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 75 Archive - 6/25 & 6/26/22

Alan Wiedmeyer - President of Kayak Bass League

CIO Fishing Report w/ Todd Laughhunn @ IL Hotspots Guide Service

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Derek & Jackson Delaney, of Altamont

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 75:

- We’ll welcome Alan Wiedmeyer, President of the Kayak Bass League! We’ll learn the history of the league, & find out about some upcoming events!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Todd Laughhunn at Illinois Hotspots Guide Service/ Lake Shelbyville Guide Service!! Todd will tell us how he’s been catching crappie on both Lake Shelbyville & Lake Mattoon!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from 7-year old Jackson Delaney, and his dad, Derek, of Altamont! They had a great day on Lake Shelbyville last weekend, and will share the story!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 74 Archive - 6/18 & 6/19/22

Jamie Hopper - Site Superintendent @ Sangchris Lake State Park

CIO Fishing Report w/ Trent Trudeau @ Flip N Jigz Guide Service

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Rob Gist, of Mt. Auburn

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 74:

- We’ll welcome Jamie Hopper, Site Superintendent of Sangchris Lake State Park! We’ll talk about highlights of the park; some hidden gems; & new rules on Sangchris Lake!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Trent Trudeau at Flip’N Jigz Guide Service! Trent gives an update on crappie on Clinton Lake; plus we’ll talk Shelbyville & Decatur too!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Rob Gist, of Mt. Auburn! We’ll hear the story of Rob’s new PB flathead-a 56-pounder!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 73 Archive - 6/11 & 6/12/22

Brian Drendel - President of Illinois Bass Fishing Coaches Association

CIO Fishing Report w/ Shiloh Shoppell - So Ill Guide Service

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Chase Logue & Garrett White, Argenta-Oreana Bass Team

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 73:

- We’ll welcome back Brian Drendel, President of the Illinois Bass Fishing Coaches Association to recap last weekend’s ICASSTT Clash Championship on Lake Springfield!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Shiloh Shoppell at So Ill Guide Service! Shiloh & his teammate, Jett Lappin, took 2nd in last weekend’s Crappie USA tournament on Lake Decatur. We’ll talk post-spawn crappie on both Decatur & Lake Shelbyville!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Garrett White & Chase Logue, of the Argenta-Oreana Bass Fishing Team! We’ll hear the story of their Lake Springfield 6-pounder!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 72 Archive - 6/4 & 6/5/22

Jim Crowley - Jim Crowley Outdoors on Wired2FishTV & Slickfish Radio Podcast

CIO Fishing Report w/ Nick Rose - Rambling Rose Guide Service

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Frank Mounce, of Spaulding, & Nick Friedmeyer, of Springfield

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 72:

- We’ll welcome back Jim Crowley at Jim Crowley Outdoors on Wired2FishTV! We’ll catch up on Jim’s recent travels, & talk post-spawn bass tips!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Nick Rose at Rambling Rose Guide Service! We’ll get the latest on Lake Shelbyville crappie & walleye!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Frank Mounce, of Spaulding, & Nick Friedmeyer, of Springfield! They’ll share the stories of their new PB Blue Cat & Drum!!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 71 Archive - 5/28 & 5/29/22

Brett Mouw & Logan Kinsella - Joliet Catholic - 2022 IHSA State Champs

CIO Fishing Report w/ Austin Griggs - River Valley Charter Service

Colton Gordon - Coon Hunting

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Randy Cooke, of Chatham

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 71:

- We’ll welcome Brett Mouw & Logan Kinsella, of Joliet Catholic Academy, the 2022 IHSA Bass Fishing State Champions to discuss their win last week on Carlyle!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Austin Griggs at River Valley Charter Service LLC! Austin will give us an update on what’s biting & where on the Illinois River!

- We’ll welcome Colton Gordon, of McLean, to talk coon hunting! Colton will share his story of getting into the sport; talk tech; competitions; & more!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Randy Cooke, of Chatham! Randy will share the story of his first ever Lake Shelbyville Buffalo!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 70 Archive - 5/21 & 5/22/22

Chip Christensen - Chip's Marine in Sullivan

CIO Fishing Report w/ Dan Lange - Tight Lines Guide Service

Levi Kohl - Edinburg High School Bass Fishing Team

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Lexi Ashbrook, U of I

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 70:

- We’ll welcome Chip Christensen, owner of Chip's Marine in Sullivan! We’ll learn about the shop, as well as Chip’s work with the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Dan Lange at Tight Lines Guide Service! Dan shares what’s been working for him lately chasing crappie on Lake Shelbyville!

- We’ll also welcome back Levi Kohl from the Edinburg High School Bass Fishing Team! We’ll hear stories from their Sectional win on Sangchris, and look ahead to this weekend’s IHSA State Tournament!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Lexi Ashbrook at the U of I! She’ll share the story of her first Illinois turkey, and talk about her experience with the Illinois Learn to Hunt program!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 69 Archive - 5/14 & 5/15/22

Spencer Bauer - River Certified YouTube Channel

CIO Fishing Report w/ Terry Davis - Feel The Thump Guide Service

Olympia Bass Team - Brantson Komnick & Josh Boots 

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Andrew Williams, of Broadlands Heritage H.S.

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 69:

- We’ll welcome back Spencer Bauer - River Certified! We’ll catch up with Spencer about his YouTube channel & podcast; & hear some stories about his adventures!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Terry Davis at Feel The Thump Guide Service! We’ll welcome Terry back to talk crappie on Clinton Lake, Lake Shelbyville, & Lake Decatur!

- We’ll also welcome Brantson Komnick and Josh Boots of the Olympia Anglers Bass Fishing Team! They won last week’s IHSA Sectional on Evergreen Lake, and will tell us about it, & preparing for State!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Andrew Williams at Broadlands Heritage High School! He’ll share the exciting story of his Lake Shelbyville 6-pounder that qualified him for IHSA state!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 68 Archive - 5/7 & 5/8/22

Jim Garavaglia - IDNR Fisheries Biologist

CIO Fishing Report w/ Jason Hill - Hill's Guide Service

Maroa-Forsyth Bass Team - 1st & 3rd @ Clinton IHSA Sectional

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Jason Williams, of Rochester

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 68:

- We’ll welcome back Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist - Jim Garavaglia! We’ll talk about stockings and surveys in Lake Shelbyville and Pana Lake!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Jason Hill at Hill's Guide Service! We’ll talk catfish on Clinton Lake!

- We’ll visit with members of the Maroa-Forsyth Bass Fishing Team that took 1st & 3rd this week at the Clinton Lake IHSA Sectional!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Jason Williams, of Rochester! He’ll share the story of his 7+ pound Largemouth from Lake Springfield!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 67 Archive - 4/30 & 5/1/22

Tyler Collingwood - Mark III Productions

CIO Fishing Report w/ Jim Garrett - G & G Outdoors

Captain John Williamson - Illinois Conservation Police

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Matt Fair, of Decatur

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 67:

- We’ll welcome Tyler Collingwood, of Mark III Productions! We’ll talk turkey hunting, and their new filming venture!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Jim Garrett, of G&G Outdoors! Jim will share his background; plus we’ll talk crappie on Lake Mattoon, Lake Decatur, and Lake Shelbyville!

- We’ll also welcome back Captain John Williamson of the Illinois Conservation Police! We’ll get some reminders about turkey season; mushroom hunting; boating & kayak safety; and more!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Matt Fair, of Decatur! Matt will share the story of his new PB Flathead!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 66 Archive - 4/23 & 4/24/22

Terry Dodge - Illinois Smallmouth Alliance

CIO Fishing Report w/ Matt England - England Expeditions

Brian Drendel - Illinois Bass Fishing Coaches Association

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Jayden Garza & Jason Hill, of Bethany

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 66:

- We’ll welcome Terry Dodge, Vice President of the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance! We’ll learn about this nonprofit group aimed at conserving Smallmouth bass in Illinois!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Matthew Daniel England at England Expeditions Inc.! We’ll get a great report on Lake Shelbyville crappie!

- We’ll also welcome back Brian Drendel, President of the Illinois Bass Fishing Coaches Association! We’ll preview their big tournament on Clinton Lake this weekend, and more!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from 11-year old Jayden Garza, of Bethany! He, and his stepdad Jason Hill, will tell the story of Jayden’s first turkey!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 65 Archive - 4/16 & 4/17/22

Aaron Kirk - Lake Shelbyville Kayak Trail

CIO Fishing Report w/ Reagan Smith - Reag's Guide Service

Jarrod Biddle - Artist

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Nate Doty, McKendree University Bass Team

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 65:

- We’ll welcome Aaron Kirk with the Lake Shelbyville Kayak Trail! We’ll learn about the existing trail, an upcoming run, and plans for expansion!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Reagan Smith at Reag's Guide Service! We’ll find out what’s been working for crappie on Clinton Lake this week!

- We’ll also welcome outdoors artist Jarrod Biddle! Jarrod will talk about turning his passion for the outdoors and natural abilities into some great art!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Nate Doty, of Decatur! Nate and his teammate on the McKendree University Bass Fishing Team just brought home 3rd place in the College National Championship!!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 64 Archive - 4/9 & 4/10/22

Chad Anderson - Heart of Illinois Crappie Club 

CIO Fishing Report w/ Jett Lappin - Lappin Outdoors

Amanda Atchley - Camp Big Sky in Fulton County

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Kaden Espositio, of Heyworth

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 64:

- We’ll welcome back Chad Anderson, President of the HOI Crappie Club! We’ll get caught up on their season thus far, and look ahead to the rest of 2022!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Jett Lappin at Lappin Outdoors! Jett & his teammate, Shiloh Shoppell, won last weekend’s HOI Crappie tournament on Banner Marsh, so we’ll find out how! Plus, he’ll give some great info on Lake Decatur & Lake Shelbyville as well!

- We’ll also welcome Amanda Atchley, Executive Director of Camp Big Sky in Fulton County! We’ll learn about this nonprofit organization aimed at helping people with disabilities of all ages experience the outdoors!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from 12-year old Kaden Esposito, of Heyworth! He, and his brother Dylan, will join us to share the story of his cool Clinton Lake Drum!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

- Saturday 10a & Sunday 6a - 870AM WTIM Taylorville & 107.5FM Shelbyville

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 1520AM/92.3FM WHOW-Clinton

- Saturday 7a & Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

- Podcast Monday at CentralIllinoisOutdoors.com!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur