The annual Original Redneck Fishing Tournament to catch invasive carp raises money to help veterans.
A participant who identified himself as"Long Hair" nets an invasive carp on the Illinois River during the Original Redneck Fishing Tournament on Aug. 4, 2023, near the downstate village of Bath. The annual tournament to catch invasive carp was founded by Betty DeFord in 2005. DeFord’s goal was to encourage netting and removing the fish and to raise funds to help veterans.
A tavern sign welcomes participants of the Original Redneck Fishing Tournament, Aug. 4, 2023, in downstate Bath.A boat team moves close to shore during the Original Redneck Fishing Tournament, Aug. 4, 2023.Lance Gregerson tosses invasive carp into a bin as they're counted during the Original Redneck Fishing Tournament, Aug. 4, 2023, in downstate Bath. Gregerson's chest tattoo depicts himself fishing on a boat, according to his wife, Nikki.
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