Southern Illinois Fishing

Colby Simms is a multiple muskie, bass and billfish tournament champ, multiple circuit championship title holder, and winner of the first Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail Qualifier and IMTT State Championship, who's been featured in the Chicago Sun Times, Field & Stream, Illinois Game & Fish, and USA Today. He's a record-holding guide, public speaker, award-winning national network TV & radio personality, and a multiple award-winning international writer with work appearing over 3,000 times in over 50 publications. He's owner of Colby Simms Outdoors LLC, operating one of the largest charter services in the Lower Midwest, and his signature tackle products have been carried by dealers across multiple countries, including the world's largest outdoor sports retailer, Bass Pro Shops.

"Southern Illinois Fishing is a treasure chest waiting to be opened."--Mike Roux, owner, Mike Roux Outdoor Enterprises "Colby Simms shines as a masterful storyteller whose journeys across diverse terrains have honed his ability to craft narratives that are both riveting and enlightening."--Mark Lassagne, publisher, Bass Angler Magazine "Tapping into his deep expertise from years of fishing around the world, Simms opens up the throttle on tactics and gear that bring in big southern Illinois fish all year round. Engaging and exciting, this book shows us how a successful day of fishing is more than just catching fish--it's about connecting with family and friends, being willing to learn every day, and staying curious about the natural world waiting for us outside."--James Garvey, director, Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, Southern Illinois University "This book will not only entice you to learn how to fish--it also promotes the peacefulness, solitude, and many benefits of being in nature and sharing the outdoors with those you love."--Larry Ladowski, journalist, MidWest Outdoors