The Bronzeback Blowout

The Bronzback Blowout. Saturday, March 2, 2019. At the American Legion, 310 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, IL. 3-9 pm. Dinner catered by Firewater BBQ Featured speakers, Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass and Mike Allen of Midwest Waters  Angling. Conservation speaker, Jessie DeMartini from the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. Silent auctions, and raffle prizes Tickets $35. See mai

Central Illinois Fly Tying Gathering

Central Illinois Fly Tying Gathering will be held on March 3rd, Sunday, and run from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. ( Please note the 30 minute later start than previously)  The location of the event will be in Bloomington, IL at the firehouse on 1911 Hamilton Rd. 61704.   Afterwards, the group will likely adjourn to a nearby watering hole for a little food and beverage.  All are welcome, both ISA and Non IS

Tying with RICH MCELLIGOTT

RICH will run a fly and jig tying session using eyelash yarn and and satin material,  this will be Saturday, March 9th from 12 - 3 ? at  Run a ways restaurant  rt 56 just East of rt 25 in N. Aurora.   They have a back room that could hold about 20.  Anglers can tie along or watch.

Jig tying with Rich McElligott

At Runaways Family Grill 120 Butterfield Rd. North Aurora, Il. Come join us to tye jigs ( or flies) using Rich,s proven cheneille patterns. Materials provided, bring your tools . We will have extra if you are new to tying - its easy!

• 120 Butterfield Rd., North Aurora, Il.

NW Region: 3rd. Saturday Breakfast Meet

March 16 - NW Region 3rd Saturday Breakfast Meet We will meet at Cherry Valley Cafe @ 9am. Cherry Valley Cafe is located at 216 E. State St. Cherry Valley, IL. 61016 See you there! Fishing?

Tye along with Tom Loo

At Orvis Yorktown 306 Yorktown Center Lombard, Il. Tom will discuss his original streamer patterns designed for smallmouth fishing on the Fox. He fishes the Foxy Craw & Craft Hair Minnow often in tandem  with great success. We'll join him to tie one of his latest flies. Bring your vise & thread, we'll provide materials. Lunch nearby if you have time.

• Orvis 306 Yorktown Center, Lombard, Il., 60148