The Boat Tavern is the home of the Redneck Fishing Tournament, where 3,000 people are expected to watch four separate heats where fishermen net the dreaded Asian silverhead carp.
                                            (Kelly McEvers)

Man versus Fish on the Illinois River

The Boat Tavern is the home of the Redneck Fishing Tournament, where 3,000 people are expected to watch four separate heats where fishermen net the dreaded Asian silverhead carp.

Credit: Kelly McEvers