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Please sign up for the the DuPage County River Sweep on May 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. https://theconservationfoundation.org/event/2024-dupage-river-sweep/

ISA Fly Tying Event Learn to tie the fly fisherman’s version of the Ned Rig “The Eggo” With Craig Riendeau Come and join us on Saturday April 27 th at the DuPage Fly Fishing Company at 11:00am. It’s located at 1512 N Naper Blvd #136, Naperville. Craig Riendeau will demonstrate how to tie his new pattern, the Eggo, the fly fisherman’s Ned rig. This will be a demonstration and tie along. All materials will be provided. Please bring your own vise and tying tools. This pattern is definitely outside the box when it comes to techniques to create this fly. Be prepared to have an open mind and learn some new ways to tie that even the most seasoned tying veteran has not seen yet. Hard to tie? No. Different? Yes. Great opportunity to learn something new to become a more complete tier, because the only boundaries in fly tying is a failure of imagination. There are a few tools needed that may not be in your usual tying box. It will help to have but we can share if you do not have these. A small pair of side cutter plyers, a bodkin, Super Glue Gel, UV glue and blue light, a cigarette lighter and a chef’s torch. Yes, let your imagination run wild, this will be fun! Survivors will be treated to lunch.

Dick, Unless we get a bunch of signups for the 2nd week, we will have to cancel the entire second week.

Eric, I have you down for those dates. We need a $50 deposit. You can pay via PayPal tor Zelle to isaliance2@gmail.com or you can mail a check to: Illinois Smallmouth Alliance 895 Garden Ln Wheeling IL 60090

Rich McElligott will do a Zoom Presentation of his Red Neck Hover Rick on Thursday, January 11th at 7:00. The Hover Jig technique originated in Japan and has become popular in the United States. Rich will show us his version tied with a ninety degree jig hook a roofing nail for the weight. Here is the Zoom Link Illinois Smallmouth Alliance is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Rich McElligott Red Neck Hover Jig Tying Time: Jan 11, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94287007357?pwd=V3FPdU9uZWFSSDJnVjJ2dGFJNm91Zz09 Meeting ID: 942 8700 7357 Passcode: 598707 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,94287007357#,,,,*598707# US (Chicago) +13092053325,,94287007357#,,,,*598707# US --- Dial by your location • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US Meeting ID: 942 8700 7357 Passcode: 598707 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abroNmGNzE

The 2024 Bronzeback Blowout will be taking place on Saturday March 2 at 3:00 PM at the American Legion in Elmhurst, IL. Catering will be provided by Deleo's. The featured Speaker will be Bill Schultz whose topic will be "River Smallies: Untapped Excitement in Kayak, Waders or Boat!" The Conservation Speaker will Gary Swick from Friends of the Fox River Raffles Prizes include Rod/ Reel combos, fishing tackle including Lucky Craft baits, and other gear. Silent Auctions for Rod/Reel combo's, Guide Trips, and other items American Legion 310 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Purchase Adult Tickets $40 Purchase Student Tickets $20

Fishing guide Collin Lamkin will be making a Zoom presentation to the ISA on river smallmouth fishing on February 7th at 7:00 PM. Collin’s YouTube channel RivermanTV has lots of great content on kayak fishing for smallmouth bass. Collin is an educator and his YouTube videos reflect Colin’s teaching skills. You can learn a lot about fishing from his videos. Check out Collin’s YouTube Channel and website. https://www.youtube.com/@RivermanTV https://www.kayakfishingchicago.com/ ZOOM LINK Illinois Smallmouth Alliance is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Collin Lamkin River Smallmouth Fishing Zoom Time: Feb 26, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92858999143?pwd=V2J5WTAraWhsellWcThuMm5qTUgrQT09 Meeting ID: 928 5899 9143 Passcode: 869557 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,92858999143#,,,,*869557# US +13126266799,,92858999143#,,,,*869557# US (Chicago) --- Dial by your location • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 928 5899 9143 Passcode: 869557 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeGayiSoL

This event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 17th! The Illinois Smallmouth Alliance is pleased to announce that pro angler Matt Stefan will be doling a Zoom presentation on "Fishing in Current for Smallmouth Bass" on Wednesday, January 10th at 7:00 PM. Matt will be available to answer your questions after his presentation. Check out the links below to learn about Matt. Matt Stefan - Core Tackle Matt Stefan YouTube Here is the link to the Zoom: Alan Sherman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Matt Stefan Smallmouth Bass Fishing Zoom Presentation Time: Jan 17, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98633236977?pwd=NFJCWFBPS1U4eDBXZm1wdlJzcHRxUT09 Meeting ID: 986 3323 6977 Passcode: 309036 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,98633236977#,,,,*309036# US (Chicago) +13092053325,,98633236977#,,,,*309036# US --- Dial by your location • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 986 3323 6977 Passcode: 309036 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acuWf0PI35

I will be there.