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Tommy's Kids Fishing Day (20th year!) DTSTAMP:20260512T021757Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:936-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20260620T123000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Picnic DTSTAMP:20260512T021443Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:935-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20260725T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fly & Jig Tying DTSTAMP:20260225T003603Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:934-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION: DTSTART:20260314T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20251105T025307Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:931-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20260228T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Breakfast at Harner's DTSTAMP:20251105T030011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:933-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20260207T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fly & Jig Tying DTSTAMP:20251105T025642Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:932-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\n More info here:    \n\n\n\n\n \n\n Kappy’s Bar &\; Grill\, North Aurora\, IL\n\n DTSTART:20260110T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holiday Pizza Party DTSTAMP:20251104T192310Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:930-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\n Holiday Pizza Party at Papa Passero's Pizza\n\n DTSTART:20251204T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Early Show DTSTAMP:20251022T125757Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:929-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION: DTSTART:20251102T160000Z DTEND:20251102T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cane Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20250819T141747Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:928-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20250927T130000Z DTEND:20250927T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Float & Wade DTSTAMP:20250819T141607Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:927-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20250913T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20250819T141451Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:926-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Corey Steffen":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20250906T130000Z DTEND:20250906T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Conservation Foundation River Sweep April 19th 9:00 AM DTSTAMP:20250317T201025Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:925-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n The ISA will be participating in The Conservation Foundat ion's Annual DuPage River Sweep on Saturday\, April 19th at 9:00 AM.   We’ll meet this Saturday\, April 19th\, at 9:00 AM at the East Branch Of f-Leash Dog Park\, 2N711 Swift Road\, Lombard.  This is 0.9 mi north of N orth Avenue. Wear appropriate footwear as it could be muddy. The event wil l happen rain or shine.\n\n\n\n ISA Members that participate in the event will meet after the cleanup for a club sponsored lunch.  The exact locati on will be posted here the during the week preceding the event. \n\n\n\n If you plan on attending\, let us know in the ISA Forum or send an email t o isalliance2@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n https://theconservationfoundation.org\n\ n DTSTART:20250419T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Pizza at Papa Fassero' s Friday December 13th 7:00 PM DTSTAMP:20241118T182720Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:924-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n We will be holding the Annual ISA Christmas Pizza Party o n Friday December 13 at 7:00 PM.  Papa Fassero's  is located at 6326 S C ass Ave\, Westmont\, IL 60559. &\;nbsp\;.  If you get there early\, jo in us at the. bar.\n\n DTSTART:20241214T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cane Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20240829T012739Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:922-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cane Cast &\; Compare\n\n\n\n Saturday 10/5/24 8AM to 12 PM\n\n\n\n Glenwood Forest Preserve\n\n\n\n 1644 River St.\, Batavia\, Il. 60510\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Come join us  as Jeff Fox \, Illinois Bambo o Rod Builders hosts area bamboo builders &\; collectors for a day of t esting\, comparing &\; learning about bamboo fly rods. Come out &\; bring your bamboo to share. Other rods OK\, I always have a couple glass r ods to compare.\n\n\n\n All outside event - hope to see you there.\n\n\n\n As usual I will grill some lunch at noon so stick around.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\ n\n John Loebach\n\n\n\n Fly Fishing Director\n\n\n\n 630/251-5904\n\n DTSTART:20241005T130000Z DTEND:20241005T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20240829T011710Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:921-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast &\; Compare \n \n\n \n Saturday 9/7/24- 8:00am to 12 pm\n \n\n \n Glenwood Forest Preserve\n \n\n \n 1644 S. River St.\, Batavia\, IL. 60510\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n \n Bring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to others. This is a great chance to try other rods on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out &\; learn!\n \n\n \n This fall we have:\n \n\n \n Doug Taylor Sage elite pro staff. Doug has Rio line kits to help fi t your 2 handed switch &\; spey rods. Doug is an accomplished 2 hand ca ster &\; will also offer casting tips.\n \n\n \n Jeremy from Dupage Fly Fishing is bringing rods from GLoomis Asq uith 8wt.\, Sage 389 LL &\; Scott Centric 4wt. Also new St. Croix rods\ n \n\n \n Technica 9' 5wt. &\;   Conne ct 790 9' 7wt. These have just hit the stores this summer.\n \n\ n \n John Loebach\, ISA - I'll bring an Echo Bad Ass Glass 8wt.\, Orvis Superfine glass 5\,6\, &\; 8wt. plus some vintage 7 0's Phillipson &\; Fisher rods.\n \n\n \n All outside event - hope to see you there.\n \n\n \n I'll grill some lunch at noon so stick around.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Manage Event \n \n \n  \n \n \n Download Event\n \n \n  \ n \n \n Add Similar Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n There are no comments to display.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n  Unread Content\n \ n \n  Mark site read\n \n \n\n \n \n Home \n \n \n Events \n \n \n Community Calendar \n \n \n Cast &\; Compare\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n  \n \n\n DTSTART:20240907T130000Z DTEND:20240907T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA pot luck picnic DTSTAMP:20240702T015206Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:920-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Our annual POT LUCK PICNIC is BACK and will take place on July 27th this year. As before it will be held at the picnic shelter in t he Glenwood Forest Preserve along the Fox river in Batavia IL. Socializing starts at 12:00 am with lunch being ready at approximately 1:00 pm. As in the past we will provide the condiments\, dogs\, and burgers and soda eve ryone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. Come early or stay late and do a little fishing in the Fox river!\n\n DTSTART:20240727T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craig Reindeau Demonstration of \"The Eggo\" Fly at DuPage F ly Fishing! DTSTAMP:20240409T004809Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:919-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n ISA Fly Tying Event\n\n\n\n Learn to tie the fly fisherma n’s version of the Ned Rig\n\n\n\n “The Eggo”\n\n With Craig Riendea u\n\n\n\n Come and join us on Saturday April 27 th at the DuPage Fly Fishi ng Company at\n\n 11:00am. It’s located at 1512 N Naper Blvd #136\, Nape rville. Craig Riendeau will\n\n demonstrate how to tie his new pattern\, t he Eggo\, the fly fisherman’s Ned rig.\n\n This will be a demonstration and tie along. All materials will be provided. Please bring\n\n your own v ise and tying tools. This pattern is definitely outside the box when it co mes to\n\n techniques to create this fly. Be prepared to have an open mind and learn some new\n\n ways to tie that even the most seasoned tying vete ran has not seen yet. Hard to tie?\n\n No. Different? Yes. Great opportuni ty to learn something new to become a more\n\n complete tier\, because the only boundaries in fly tying is a failure of imagination.\n\n There are a few tools needed that may not be in your usual tying box. It will help to have\n\n but we can share if you do not have these. A small pair of side cutter plyers\, a bodkin\,\n\n Super Glue Gel\, UV glue and blue light\, a cigarette lighter and a chef’s torch. Yes\, let\n\n your imagination ru n wild\, this will be fun! Survivors will be treated to lunch.\n\n\n\n DTSTART:20240427T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Zoom Presentation by Collin Lamkin of RivermanT V YouTube Channel Feb 26\, 2024 7:00 PM DTSTAMP:20231119T223744Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:916-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n Fishing guide Collin Lamkin will be making a Zoom present ation 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 vid eos reflect Colin’s teaching skills.  You can learn a lot about fishing from his videos.\n\n  \n\n Check out Collin’s YouTube Channel and webs ite.\n\n https://www.youtube.com/@RivermanTV\n\n https://www.kayakfishingc hicago.com/\n\n  \n\n\n\n Illinois Smallmouth Alliance is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\n\n\n Topic: Collin Lamkin River Smallmouth F ishing Zoom\n\n Time: Feb 26\, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\ n\n\n\n Join Zoom Meeting\n\n https://zoom.us/j/92858999143?pwd=V2J5WTAraW hsellWcThuMm5qTUgrQT09\n\n\n\n Meeting ID: 928 5899 9143\n\n Passcode: 869 557\n\n\n\n ---\n\n\n\n One tap mobile\n\n +13052241968\,\,92858999143#\,\ ,\,\,*869557# US\n\n +13126266799\,\,92858999143#\,\,\,\,*869557# US (Chic ago)\n\n\n\n ---\n\n\n\n Dial by your location\n\n • +1 305 224 1968 US\ n\n • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n\n • +1 646 931 3860 US\n\n • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n \n • +1 309 205 3325 US\n\n • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n • +1 360 209 5623 US\n\n • +1 386 347 5053 US\n\n • +1 507 473 4847 US\n\ n • +1 564 217 2000 US\n\n • +1 669 444 9171 US\n\n • +1 669 900 912 8 US (San Jose)\n\n • +1 689 278 1000 US\n\n • +1 719 359 4580 US\n\ n • +1 253 205 0468 US\n\n • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n\n\n Meeti ng ID: 928 5899 9143\n\n Passcode: 869557\n\n\n\n Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeGayiSoL\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20240227T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Illinois Smallmouth Alliance 2024 Bronzeback Blowout! DTSTAMP:20231201T230602Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:917-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n  \n\n\n\n          2024 Bronzeback Blowout!\n\n\ n\n The 2024 Bronzeback Blowout will be taking place on Saturday March 2 a t 3:00 PM at the American Legion in Elmhurst\, IL     \n\n\n\n Adress :  310 W Butterfield Rd\, Elmhurst\, IL 60126 \n\n\n\n Event Includes di nner catered by DeLeo's Italian\n\n\n\n Raffles Prizes include Rod/ Reel c ombos\,  fishing tackle including Lucky Craft baits\, and other gear.\n\n \n\n Silent Auctions for Rod/Reel combo's\, Guide Trips\, and other items\ n\n\n\n Conservation Speaker - Gary Swick - Friends of the Fox River\n\n\n \n Featured Speaker - Bill Schultz - Bill's subject will be \"River Smalli es: Untapped Excitement in Kayak\, Waders or Boat!\"\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Admi ssion: $40 Adults\, $20 Students\n\n\n\n Purchase Adult Tickets\n\n\n\n Pu rchase Student Tickets\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20240302T210000Z DTEND:20240303T040000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reschedule! Zoom Presentation by Pro Angler Matt Stefan on J anuary 17th 7:00 PM DTSTAMP:20231108T222900Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:914-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n This event has been rescheduled to January 17th!\n\n\n\n The Illinois Smallmouth Alliance is pleased to announce that pro angler Ma tt Stefan will be doling a Zoom presentation on \"Fishing in Current for S mallmouth Bass\" on Wednesday\, January 17th at 7:00 PM.  Matt will be av ailable to answer your questions after his presentation.  Check out the l inks below to learn about Matt.\n\n\n\n Matt Stefan - Core Tackle\n\n\n\n Matt Stefan YouTube\n\n\n\n Here is the link to the Zoom:\n\n\n\n Alan She rman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\n\n\n Topic: Matt Stef an Smallmouth Bass Fishing Zoom Presentation\n\n Time: Jan 17\, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\n Join Zoom Meeting\n\n https://zoo m.us/j/98633236977?pwd=NFJCWFBPS1U4eDBXZm1wdlJzcHRxUT09\n\n\n\n Meeting ID : 986 3323 6977\n\n Passcode: 309036\n\n\n\n ---\n\n\n\n One tap mobile\n\ n +13126266799\,\,98633236977#\,\,\,\,*309036# US (Chicago)\n\n +130920533 25\,\,98633236977#\,\,\,\,*309036# US\n\n\n\n ---\n\n\n\n Dial by your loc ation\n\n • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n • +1 309 205 3325 US\n\ n • +1 646 931 3860 US\n\n • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n\n • +1 305 224 1968 US\n\n • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n\n • +1 25 3 205 0468 US\n\n • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n • +1 360 209 5623 US\n\n • +1 386 347 5053 US\n\n • +1 507 473 4847 US\n\n • +1 564 217 2000 US\n\n • +1 669 444 9171 US\ n\n • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n\n • +1 689 278 1000 US\n\n • + 1 719 359 4580 US\n\n\n\n Meeting ID: 986 3323 6977\n\n Passcode: 309036\n \n\n\n Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acuWf0PI35\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20240118T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoom Presentation by Rich McElligott - Redneck Hover Jig - J anuary 11th 2024 DTSTAMP:20231206T175155Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:918-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n Rich McElligott will do a Zoom Presentation of his Red Ne ck Hover Rick on Thursday\, January 11th at 7:00. \n\n\n\n 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 roof ing nail for the weight.\n\n\n\n Zoom Link\n\n\n\n Illinois Smallmouth All iance is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\n\n\n Topic: Rich McE lligott Red Neck Hover Jig Tying\n\n Time: Jan 11\, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\n Join Zoom Meeting\n\n https://zoom.us/j/94287 007357?pwd=V3FPdU9uZWFSSDJnVjJ2dGFJNm91Zz09\n\n\n\n Meeting ID: 942 8700 7 357\n\n Passcode: 598707\n\n\n\n ---\n\n\n\n One tap mobile\n\n +131262667 99\,\,94287007357#\,\,\,\,*598707# US (Chicago)\n\n +13092053325\,\,942870 07357#\,\,\,\,*598707# US\n\n\n\n ---\n\n\n\n Dial by your location\n\n • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n • +1 309 205 3325 US\n\n • +1 646 931 3860 US\n\n • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n\n • +1 305 224 1968 US\n\n • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n\n • +1 669 444 9171 US\ n\n • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n\n • +1 689 278 1000 US\n\n • + 1 719 359 4580 US\n\n • +1 253 205 0468 US\n\n • +1 253 215 8782 US (T acoma)\n\n • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n • +1 360 209 5623 US\n \n • +1 386 347 5053 US\n\n • +1 507 473 4847 US\n\n • +1 564 217 20 00 US\n\n\n\n Meeting ID: 942 8700 7357\n\n Passcode: 598707\n\n\n\n Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abroNmGNzE\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20240112T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pizza at Pappa Fasseros DTSTAMP:20231110T211327Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:915-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n \n We will again have our annual Holiday Pizza Party at Pappa Passero's Pizza 6326 S. Cass Ave Westmont\, IL on Wednesday\, Decemb er 6th starting at 7:00 pm. As always we will provide the pizza and you BY OB (buy your own booze)  \n \n\n \n Please respond here if you plan on attending so that we can plan accordingly\n \n\n DTSTART:20231207T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA Breakfast at Harners in North Aurora DTSTAMP:20231101T205206Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:913-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n Join the ISA at Harners Restaurant in North Aurora. at 8: 00 AM.  Harners is  located at 10 W State St\, North Aurora\, IL 60542.\ n\n DTSTART:20240210T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pizza and Beer at Sturdy Shelter Brewing 10-24-23\, 6:00 PM DTSTAMP:20230929T161046Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:912-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n The ISA will be supplying Pizza and members will buy thei r own beer or drinks at the Sturdy Shelter Brewing Company in Batavia.   We want to talk about the direction the ISA is going and we want your inpu t.\n\n\n\n Sturdy Shelter Brewing is located at  10 S. Shumway Avenue in Batavia.\n\n\n\n Sturdy Shelter Web Site\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \ n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20231024T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20230616T022931Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:908-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cast &\; Compare \n\n\n\n Saturday 9/9/23- 8:00am to 12 pm\n\n\n\n Glenwood Forest Preserve\n\n\n\n 1644 S. River St.\, Batavi a\, IL. 60510\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Bring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to others. This is a great chance to try other rods on t he water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out &am p\; learn!\n\n\n\n This fall we have:\n\n\n\n Doug Taylor Sage elite pro s taff. Doug has Rio line kits to help fit your 2 handed switch &\; spey rods. Doug is an accomplished 2 hand caster &\; will also offer castin g tips.\n\n\n\n Jeremy from Dupage Fly Fishing is bringing rods from GLoo mis\, Sage &\; Scott.\n\n\n\n John Loebach\, ISA - I'll bring an Echo Bad Ass Glass 8wt.\, Orvis Superfine glass 5\,6\, &\; 8wt. plus some vi ntage 70\,s Phillipson &\; Fisher rods.\n\n\n\n All outside event - hop e to see you there.\n\n DTSTART:20230909T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox River Water Willow Planting DTSTAMP:20230616T023736Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:910-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n Event details\n \n\n \n \n  Add Tag\n \n \n \n\n \n \n   Share\n\n \n \n Follow0\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n We will plant water willows in the Fox  at  Batavi a on July 22rd.  Meet at the Skate Park parking lot on Route.25.  Start time 8 AM.  The site is the rock bar just upstream of Island Park. The ac tual date is depends on the water levels\,  but for now it looks good.  It should take about 3 hours &\; we will determine a place to have lunc h afterwards.\n \n \n\n DTSTART:20230722T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA pot luck picnic DTSTAMP:20230616T024512Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:911-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n  \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Our annual POT LUCK PICNI C is BACK and will take place on July 29th this year. As before it will be held at the picnic shelter in the Glenwood Forest Preserve along the Fox river in Batavia IL. Socializing starts at 12:00 pm am with lunch being re ady at approximately 1:00 pm. As in the past we will provide the condiment s\, dogs\, and burgers and soda everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. Come early or stay late and do a little fishing in the Fox river!\n \n \n \n \n\n DTSTART:20230729T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cane Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20230616T023222Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:909-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n Event details\n \n\n \n \n  Add Tag\n \n \n \n\n \n \n   Share\n\n \n \n Follow0\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Cane Cast &\; Compare\n \n\n \n Saturday 10/7 /23 8AM to 12 PM\n \n\n \n Glenwood Forest Preserve\n \n\n \n 1644 River St.\, Batavia\, Il. 60510\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n \n Come join us  as Jeff Fox \, Illinois Bamboo Rod Builders hosts area bamboo builde rs &\; collectors for a day of testing\, comparing &\; learning abou t bamboo fly rods. Come out &\; bring your bamboo to share. Other rods OK\, I always have a couple glass rods to compare.\n \n\n \n All outsi de event - hope to see you there.\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n \n John Loeb ach\n \n\n \n Fly Fishing Director\n \n\n \n 630/251-5904\n \n \n \n DTSTART:20231007T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Earth Day Kish Float/Wade/Clean-up and Smallmouth Fishing DTSTAMP:20230331T005520Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:907-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n We are going to try and get our first Kish outing of the year in. It is Earth Day\, on the day of this outing\, so we are going to be doing our part by cleaning up along the way whether we are floating or wading. Not all members have kayaks or canoes so the outing will be billed as a Wade/Float. Penciled in for breakfast at the cafe beforehand. Of cou rse\, weather and river conditions\, could effect this outing this time of year. I'll keep an eye on it. Let us know if you plane to attend.\n\n\n\n Thanks!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20230422T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yellow Sign Posting NWR DTSTAMP:20230209T190408Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:906-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n We'll probably meet at Cherry Valley Cafe for some chow b efore heading out. More info to come.\n\n DTSTART:20230325T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout March 4\, 2023! DTSTAMP:20221011T181207Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:903-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="asherman":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n The ISA Bronzeback Blowout will be happening on March 4\, 2023!  It will be held at the American Legion Hall in Elmhurst\, IL at 3 10 W Butterfield Rd\, Elmhurst\, IL 60126.  \n\n\n\n Purchase 2023 ISA Bl owout Tickets\n\n\n\n     View Event Flyer HERE\n\n\n\n Catering by DiLe o's Italian Restaurant\n\n\n\n Speaker is Jim Crowley Hook and Hunt TV\n\n DTSTART:20230304T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2/4/23 Breakfast club DTSTAMP:20221227T223736Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:905-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n We'll be doing a breakfast get together on February 4\, 9 :00 am at Harners https://www.harnersbakery.com/ \n\n\n Please respond i f you are coming. I attended one breakfast meeting here and it was pretty crowded. Just want to have a good idea of group size so they can accommoda te.\n\n\n\n Also this is a BYOB (buy your own breakfast) meeting. See you then!\n\n DTSTART:20230204T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA NW Region Breakfast Bash DTSTAMP:20221227T144905Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:904-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n January 21\, 2023\n\n\n\n If you have a hankering for som e good ol’ fashioned biscuits &\; gravy\, eggs\, bacon\, or maybe eve n some flap-jacks and plenty of fun Smallmouth talk\, then you’re gonna want to come to this breakfast. Heck\, word is there are even some ISA Chi cagoland members carpooling up for this Breakfast Bash. Cooldizzle!\n\n\n\ n What: ISA NW Region Breakfast Bash\n\n\n\n Where: Cherry Valley\, IL. 21 6 E State St\, Cherry Valley\, IL 61016.                  \nWhen: 9:00am.\n\n\n\n Contact: Terry Dodge for more info\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20230121T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20220829T112938Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:901-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cast &\; Compare 2022\n\n\n\n Saturday 9/10/22 - 8:00a m to 12 pm\n\n\n\n Glenwood Forest Preserve\n\n\n\n 1644 S. River St.\, Ba tavia\, IL. 60510\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Bring one or more of your new or favo rite rods to compare to others. This is a great chance to try other rods  on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out &\; learn!\n\n\n\n This fall we have:\n\n\n\n Doug Taylor Sage elite p ro staff. Doug has Rio line kits to help fit your 2 handed switch &\; spey rods. Doug is an accomplished 2 hand caster &\; will also offer ca sting tips.\n\n\n\n Jeremy from Dupage Fly Fishing is bringing rods from GLoomis\, Sage &\; Scott.\n\n\n\n John Loebach\, ISA - I'll bring an E cho Bad Ass Glass 8wt.\, Orvis Superfine glass 5\,6\, &\; 8wt. plus som e vintage 70\,s Phillipson &\; Fisher rods.\n\n\n\n All outside event - hope to see you there.\n\n DTSTART:20220910T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cane Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20220829T113347Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:902-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cane Cast &\; Compare\n\n\n\n Saturday 10/8/22 8AM to 12 PM\n\n\n\n Glenwood Forest Preserve\n\n\n\n 1644 River St.\, Batavia\, Il. 60510\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Come join us  as Jeff Fox \, Illinois Bambo o Rod Builders hosts area bamboo builders &\; collectors for a day of t esting\, comparing &\; learning about bamboo fly rods. Come out &\; bring your bamboo to share. Other rods OK\, I always have a couple glass r ods to compare.\n\n\n\n All outside event - hope to see you there.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n John Loebach\n\n\n\n Fly Fishing Director\n\n\n\n 630/251-5904 \n\n DTSTART:20221008T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage River Float trip -Riverview Farmstead Preserve DTSTAMP:20220707T135032Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:900-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n We will meet at Riverview Farmstead Preserve in Napervill e at 7 am to set up our float shuttle.  Float will last approximately 4-5 hours.  Following float we will meet back at Riverview Farmstead Picnic Shelter for a post float grilled lunch.  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox water willow planting DTSTAMP:20220701T033241Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:899-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n We will plant water willows in Batavia on July 23rd. Meet at the skate park parking lot on RTe. 25. Start time 8am the site is the rock bar just upstream of island park. Date pending water levels but for n ow it looks good. It should take about 3 hours &\; we can find lunch af terwards.\n\n DTSTART:20220723T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:6/25 Kishwaukee River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20220601T013046Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:898-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n We’ll meet at Blackhawk Springs FP off Perryville Rd. @ 8:00am.  Both north and south branches available for wading.\n\n  \n\n\ n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA DTSTAMP:20220519T012225Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:897-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n ISA SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n ISA is excit ed to announce that our\n\n\n\n ISA Outdoor Summer Extravaganza will take place on Saturday\, June 4th\, 2022\, at the Whalon Lake Lakeside Shelter from 12 noon to 3 pm.  \n\n\n\n The event is free to all ISA members and guests and will include Lunch\, Raffles\, Silent Auction\, Cast &\; Com pare Station\, and we’re sure some good ol’ fashioned Smallmouth Talk. \n\n\n\n All ISA members that attend\, who are current and up-to-date on t heir ISA Membership\, will receive a free customized ISA hat.\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n Feel free to arrive early and bring your fishing gear\, kayak\, and bike\, as Whalon Lake presents excellent fishing opportunities and a bike trail that encircles the lake. \n\n\n\n More info coming soon in a Speci al Edition\,\n\n\n\n ISA Summer Extravaganza newsletter.\n\n\n\n Whalon La ke is located on Royce Road\, west of\n\n Route 53/Bolingbrook Drive in Na perville.\n\n DTSTART:20220604T170000Z DTEND:20220604T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronze Friday DTSTAMP:20211027T175141Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:896-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Happy Bronze Friday!\n\n\n\n Stay away from the hustle an d bustle of the Blacl Friday sales. Get out on your favorite stretch of ri ver and try your hand at some late Fall smallmouth fishing. We would love to see some Bronze Friday Beauties.\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211126 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dupage river planting 9/25/21 DTSTAMP:20210820T174328Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:894-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Come help on Saturday 9/25/21  Start time 9am as we plan t 600 plants on the west branch Dupage at Warrenville. Bring gloves &\; waders. We are working with Jesse Demartini FPDDC &\; head of the Urba n stream research center at Blackwell. \n\n\n\n Plants are native streams ide including:\n\n\n\n Rose mallow\, lizard tail\, water willow\, sweet fl ag&\; blue flag iris. \n\n\n\n Lunch afterwards at the Town Tap.\n\n\n \n https://goo.gl/maps/T1xuqGL4VAS68Q7Q7\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n John. The map on the link is Warrenville.  Everyone can park along Second St. (2nd St.) which is  east of the river and next to the Warrenville Museum and Histo rical WarrenTavern.  We will be planting  along  the east and west side s of the river upstream of the Warrenville bridge and also downstream of t he bridge in various areas. Ill meet you there ( by the museum building) a round 8:45am and we can transfer the plants  and other items  (water\, g loves\, etc.)into my truck.  I will then drive the truck along the trail closer to the river with the  equipment ( dibble bars\, etc. ) and plants .  When done\, maybe we can have a bite to eat at the Town Tap...  Jess\ n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20210925T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lower East Branch DuPage River Stream Restoration Project Ki ckoff Zoom Meeting DTSTAMP:20210827T145825Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:895-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n This is kickoff zoom meeting hosted by Deanna Doohaluk of Conservation Foundation for input on stream restoration work to soon begi n on lower East Branch of DuPage River between Royce Road and Weber Road.  Please plan to attend and provide your expert smallmouth input.\n\n DTSTART:20210916T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cane Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20210820T173158Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:893-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cane Cast &\; Compare \n\n\n\n Saturday 10/9/21 8AM to 12 PM\n\n\n\n Glenwood Forest Preserve\n\n\n\n 1644 River St.\, Batavia\, Il. 60510\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Come join us  as Jeff Fox \, Illinois Bambo o Rod Builders hosts area bamboo builders &\; collectors for a day of t esting\, comparing &\; learning about bamboo fly rods. Come out &\; bring your bamboo to share. Other rods OK\, I always have a couple glass r ods to compare. \n\n\n\n Masks &\; social distancing requested. All out side event - hope to see you there.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n John Loebach\n\n\n\ n Fly Fishing Director\n\n\n\n 630/251-5904\n\n DTSTART:20211009T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20210820T173002Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:892-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cast &\; Compare 2021\n\n\n\n Saturday 9/11/21 - 8:00a m to 12 pm \n\n\n\n Glenwood Forest Preserve \n\n\n\n 1644 S. River St.\, Batavia\, IL. 60510 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Bring one or more of your new or f avorite rods to compare to others. This is a great chance to try other rod s on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come ou t &\; learn!\n\n\n\n This fall we have: \n\n\n\n Doug Taylor Sage elite pro staff. Doug has Rio line kits to help fit your 2 handed switch &\; spey rods. Doug is an accomplished 2 hand caster &\; will also offer c asting tips.\n\n\n\n Jeremy from Dupage Fly Fishing is bringing rods from GLoomis\, Sage &\; Scott.\n\n\n\n Ike from Orvis Yorktown is bringing s ome new Orvis rods.\n\n\n\n John Loebach\, ISA - I'll bring an Echo Bad As s Glass 8wt.\, Orvis Superfine glass 5\,6\, &\; 8wt. plus some vintage 70\,s Phillipson &\; Fisher rods. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n We’ll also have a raffle of donated gear during lunch to cover expenses. \n\n\n\n Masks & amp\; social distancing requested. All outside event - hope to see you the re.\n\n DTSTART:20210911T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20210802T174104Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:891-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n \n\n\n Kishwaukee River Wade Outing:\n\n\n\n Saturday\, A ugust 28\,  2021\n\n\n\n We’ll meet at Blackhawk Springs East off of P erryville Rd. at 8am. \n\n\n\n Dropped pin\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/QfAei6dAK H1jUbsj8\n\n\n\n From there we will split into groups if necessary.\n\n\n\ n Subject to cancellation and or re-scheduling if water levels and weathe r are not cooperative.\n\n DTSTART:20210828T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoom Seminar with Deanna Doohaluk of DRSCW on East Branch of Dupage River Restoration project DTSTAMP:20210702T221032Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:890-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Join us for what promises to be an enjoyable zoom seminar with Deanna Doohaluk of the Dupage River Salt Creek Workgroup (DRSCW) to discuss funding received and  plans for restoring the East Branch of Dup age RIver and to help restore fish species and populations in the river.\n \n DTSTART:20210715T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Apple River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20210428T213047Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:889-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n We will be hosting a wade fishing outing on the Apple Riv er in the Northwest corner of our State.  We meet at the Apple River Sta te Park near Stockton\, IL at 9AM. This is a beautiful stream that winds t hrough the driftless area with high limestone bluffs and riffle\, pool\, r un habitat.  Since this stream is small\, this will be RSVP. Please conta ct Paul Trybul 815-540-7775 to reserve your spot. \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage River Sweep DTSTAMP:20210428T164856Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:888-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Meet at Hidden Lakes parking lot at 9 am\, located at 475 Trout Farm Road\, Bolingbrook. Contact Bart Durham if any questions.\n\n\ n\n\n  \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR: Kishwaukee River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20210425T123958Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:887-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Kishwaukee River Wade Outing:\n\n\n\n Saturday\, June 19\ , 2021\n\n\n\n We’ll meet at Blackhawk Springs East off of Perryville Rd . at 8am. \n\n\n\n Dropped pin\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/QfAei6dAKH1jUbsj8\n\n \n\n From there we will split into groups if necessary.\n\n\n\n Subject t o cancellation and or re-scheduling if water levels and weather are not co operative.\n DTSTART:20210619T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The ISA Road Trip DTSTAMP:20210417T041520Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:886-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n We are booking the tinkers Dam Cabin again for this year \, August 7-21\, 2021. As was this year\, There will be a choice of a 3 o r 4 day trip\, or you can combine and stay as long as you like. The price has gone up a bit\, $35 per person per night. The choices are\; \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Arrive Saturday August 7\, leave on Tuesday August 10 (3 nights)  $105  SOLD OUT\n \n\n \n Arrive Tuesday August 10\, leave on Satu rday August 17 (4 nights)  $140 SOLD OUT\n \n\n \n Arrive S aturday August 14 leave Tuesday\, August 17 (3 nights)  $105\n \n\ n \n Arrive Tuesday August 17 leave Saturday\, August 21 (4 nigh ts)    $140\n \n\n \n Non-refundable deposits are required to hold your spot. If for any reason you have to cancel\, I'll make every effort to fill your spot and refund your deposits.\n \n\n \n If you have any questions about the cabin or the location\, the VRBO websi te has details.\n \n\n \n Contact me for reserving your spot by PM here or cal me @ 630-209-9452. Deposits can be made via credit card over the phone or mail me a check made out to ISA sent to ISA 895 Garden Lane\, Wheeling\, IL 60090\n \n\n \n https://www.vrbo.com/612 837?noDates=true\n \n\n \n Here is the schedule with the avai lable dates. I'll update as the schedule fills up.\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n Quote\n \n \n \n \n \ n\n  \n \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:POT LUCK PICNIC DTSTAMP:20210415T161523Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:885-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n We will again have our popular POT LUCK PICNIC this Summe r at the Glenwood Forest Preserve picnic shelter in Batavia.  Please note that the picnic will be on a Sunday and not on a Saturday as in past year s. The ISA will provide the hot dogs burgers and soft drinks . Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. The festivities will begin at 10:00 am and the food will be served at noon\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210801 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR: Kishwaukee River Float Trip DTSTAMP:20210327T184937Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:884-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n The Northwest Region (NWR) will host a Kishwaukee River f loat trip on Saturday\, April 24\, at 9:00am. \n\n\n\n Due to the pandemic \, we have decided to skip meeting for breakfast and will just meet at the launch in Cherry Valley at 9:00am. \n\n\n\n From there we’ll figure out the shuttle system.\n\n\n\n Please RSVP on the ISA website if you plan to attend.\n\n\n\n Hosted By:  Paul Trybul and Terry Dodge\n DTSTART:20210424T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoom Session: Richard Dragiewicz\, No Back 40 Mine DTSTAMP:20210304T161637Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:883-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n \n\n\n The ISA is pleased to announce that Richard Dragie wicz of the Coalition to Save Menominee River will give a presentation to discuss the efforts to save the Menominee River from potential harm caused by the Copper mine permits on the River.  The zoom presentation will tak e place on Wednesday\, March 24th at 7pm.  Here is the zoom link for the event:\n\n\n\n Bart Durham is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\ n\n\n Topic: ISA zoom seminar with Richard Dragiewicz of Coalition to Save the Menominee River\n\n Time: Mar 24\, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\n Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81135322030? pwd=eVJJU3ZQZ0pEU1RCcDVRNStCR0xDQT09\n\n\n\n Meeting ID: 811 3532 2030\n\n Passcode: 337430\n\n One tap mobile\n\n +13126266799\,\,81135322030#\,\,\ ,\,*337430# US (Chicago)\n\n +13017158592\,\,81135322030#\,\,\,\,*337430# US (Washington DC)\n\n\n\n Dial by your location\n\n         +1 312 62 6 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n         +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n \n         +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n\n         +1 669 900 68 33 US (San Jose)\n\n         +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n Meeting ID: 811 3532 2030\n\n Passcod e: 337430\n\n Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc86ECi1K Q\n DTSTART:20210325T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoom Session: Brad Miller of FlyBass.com DTSTAMP:20210304T160942Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:882-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n \n\n\n Please join the ISA in welcoming Brad Miller of fl ybass.com for what promises to be an informative and entertaining evening of smallmouth discussion.  Brad will talk about his years of experience i n fishing for smallmouth bass in the Midwest and will  show us how to mak e his deadly topwater poppers.  Here is the zoom link for the event:\n\n\ n\n Bart Durham is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\n\n\n Topic : ISA Seminar with Brad Miller of Flybass.com\n\n Time: Mar 15\, 2021 07:0 0 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\n Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02w eb.zoom.us/j/89016731012?pwd=andvUGp5YlZwVmZ6YjhyYzJhSFFLUT09\n\n\n\n Meet ing ID: 890 1673 1012\n\n Passcode: 210967\n\n One tap mobile\n\n +1312626 6799\,\,89016731012#\,\,\,\,*210967# US (Chicago)\n\n +13017158592\,\,8901 6731012#\,\,\,\,*210967# US (Washington DC)\n\n\n\n Dial by your location\ n\n         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n         +1 301 715 85 92 US (Washington DC)\n\n         +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n\n         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n\n         +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n Meeting ID: 890 1673 1012\n\n Passcode: 210967\n\n Find your local number: https://us 02web.zoom.us/u/kdVsfTGA3I\n DTSTART:20210316T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA Zoom Session: Midwest Waters Angling Co. DTSTAMP:20210218T163249Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:881-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n \n ISA is pleased to announce that Midwest Waters Angli ng Co Guides'\, Mike Allen and Kurt Nelson\, will present a Zoom seminar o n Wednesday\, March 10 at 6:00 pm.  Mike and Kurt will talk about their  Illinois guide service\, the fish they target and methods used.  Please j oin us for what promises to be a very entertaining evening.  Attached is the zoom link invite for the seminar:\n \n\n \n Bart Durham is inviting y ou to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n \n\n \n Topic: ISA Zoom seminar with gu ide\, Mike Allen of Midwest Waters Angling Co.\n\n Time: Mar 10\, 2021 06 :00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n \n\n \n Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps:// us02web.zoom.us/j/82080331076?pwd=T254MzhHQnlTS0Fablp4T2ZYUlpQdz09\n \n\n \n Meeting ID: 820 8033 1076\n\n Passcode: 936091\n\n One tap mobile\n +13126266799\,\,82080331076#\,\,\,\,*936091# US (Chicago)\n+13017158592\,\ ,82080331076#\,\,\,\,*936091# US (Washington DC)\n \n\n \n Dial by your l ocation\n\n         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n          +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n\n         +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n\n         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n\n         +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n Meeting ID: 820 8033 1076\n\n Passcode: 936091\n\n Find y our local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1xTFWGeD\n \n DTSTART:20210311T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoom Session #3 DTSTAMP:20210215T133944Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:880-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Please join us on Tuesday\, February 23rd at 7:00 pm for what promises to be an enjoyable evening with Wisconsin fishing guide\, Abe Downs of Great Northern Fly Fishing.  Abe will share with us his expe riences in guiding and fly fishing for smallmouth and muskie in Wisconsin' s northern waters over many years with a Q &\; A to follow.  Below is the Zoom meeting link to attend same:\n\n\n\n Bart Durham is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\n\n\n Topic: ISA Zoom Seminar with Abe Down s\n\n Time: Feb 23\, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\n Jo in Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83698222238?pwd=V3VsMytlOFNOLzl TZENMZ3BhbHNlZz09\n\n\n\n Meeting ID: 836 9822 2238\n\n Passcode: 163920\ n\n One tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,83698222238#\,\,\,\,*163920# US (Chica go)\n+13017158592\,\,83698222238#\,\,\,\,*163920# US (Washington DC)\n\n\n \n Dial by your location\n\n         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\ n\n         +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n\n         +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n\n         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston )\n\n         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n\n         +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n Meeting ID: 836 9822 2238\n\n Passcode: 163920 \n\n Find your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbyoWJWy7x\n DTSTART:20210224T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Bronzeback Blowout (Canceled) DTSTAMP:20200308T170314Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:876-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n 22nd annual Bronzeback Blowout. Saturday\, March 6\, 2021 .  Due to safety reasons\, this event has been canceled. 3-9pm at the Am erican Legion Hall\, 310 W Butterfeid Rd\, Elmhurst\, IL\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cane Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20201015T125414Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:879-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cane Cast &\; Compare 10/17/2020 8am – noon\n\n\n\n Glenwood Forest preserve\n\n\n\n 1644 S. River St.\n\n\n\n Batavia\, Il. 60510\n\n\n\n Come join us at Glenwood Forest Preserve on Sunday 4/28 as J eff Fox \, Illinois Bamboo Rod Builders hosts area bamboo builders &\; collectors for a day of testing\, comparing &\; learning about bamboo f ly rods. Come out &\; bring your bamboo to share. Other rods OK\, I alw ays have a couple glass rods to compare. This is a make up of the missed M ay 2020 event. Masks &\; social distancing requested. All outside event - hope to see you there.\n\n\n\n John L\n DTSTART:20201017T130000Z DTEND:20201017T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pot Luck Picnic DTSTAMP:20200702T031505Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:878-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n It's time for our annual Pot Luck Picnic at the Glenwood Forest Preserve picnic shelter in Batavia After beimg shut down for most o f the Summer I believe that it' about time for a social gathering with our friends in the I S A.\n\n\n\n As always we will provide  the main course \, hot dogs and burgers and encourage but not require everyone to bring a dish to share. Lunch will begin at noon but come early should you want to do a little fishing in the Fox river beforehand.\n DTSTART:20200801T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Breakfast Meeting River View Restaurant\, Montgomery\, IL DTSTAMP:20200314T010702Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:877-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Saturday\, March 28th – Breakfast get- together\, 9:00 am\, River View Restaurant\, 1420 SE River Rd.\, Montgomer y\, IL\n \n \n \n DTSTART:20200328T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:fly/jig tying DTSTAMP:20200215T191018Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:875-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n there will be a fly and jig tying session on  Saturday M arch 14. held at Runaways restaurant in north aurora [rt 56 and 25]  12  to 3pm.     we will tye up flies and jigs using satin and eyelash yarn .  on the list are some  sexy shad clousers and some madtom initations    . should also have time for a few dragontail style tails.  all mater ial will be  provided .this is for anyone \, bring your vise and tools \, a few extras will be available for  rookie tiers  .   they have good food\,cold drinks and the fox river is close to test your creations\n DTSTART:20200314T170000Z DTEND:20200314T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2020 Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20200209T185320Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:874-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n Click on the link above for information and tickets\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200307 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Breakfast DTSTAMP:20200122T194401Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:873-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n We'll have our 2nd Winter breakfast Saturday\, Februrary 22nd starting at 9am at Harners Bakery and Restaurant in North Aurora\n\n\ n\n https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g36459-d928638-Reviews-H arner_s_Bakery_Restaurant-North_Aurora_Illin\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200222 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Breakfast DTSTAMP:20191224T032432Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:872-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n We'll meet at the Sunmist restaurant 501 E. Lake St Addis on IL. at 9:00 am for our first mid Winter get together.\n\n\n\n https://d uckduckgo.com/?q=sunmist+restaurant&\;t=canonical&\;ia=web&\;iaxm =places\n DTSTART:20200118T150000Z DTEND:20200118T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holiday tying DTSTAMP:20191126T021406Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:871-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Registrants\n \n \n  \n \n \n 285 posts\n \n \n Gender:Male\n \n \n Location:Chicago\, IL\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Report post\n \n \n  \n \n \n\n \n Posted 13 hours ago\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Hello fellow Bassbuggers!\n \n\n \n Saturday\, December 14\, 10am til 1pm\, I invite any who would like to sit a spell\, have a coffee or something while we comizerat e around our vices. \n \n\n \n Tie what you like. Bring a mater ial to share. \n\n Coffee\, tea\, soft drinks and water are on the ho use. \n\n Please bring a little something for snacking. \n\n  \ n \n\n \n PM me for directions. I live on the North side of Chic ago\, \n \n\n \n Cheers \n \n\n \n Jim Wright \n \n \n \n \n DTSTART:20191214T160000Z DTEND:20191214T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR Kish Float DTSTAMP:20190903T184124Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:870-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Sunday\, September 15th—Kishwaukee River Float Outing.\ n\n\n\n We will meet at the Cherry Valley Café at 9AM for breakfast and to work out shuttle details. We will be close to north\, south and main br anches of the Kishwaukee River with several options depending on how long of a float you want to do. The Fall is a great time to chase smallmouth as they can get very aggressive feeding when they start to prepare for winte r.\n\n\n\n let us know if you plan to attend so we may plan accordingly.  \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20190829T022146Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:869-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cast &\; Compare 2019\n\n\n\n Saturday 9/14/19 - 8:00a m to 12 noon \n\n\n\n Glenwood Forest Preserve \n\n\n\n 1644 S. River St.\ , Batavia\, IL. 60510 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Bring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to others. This is a great chance to try other r ods on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out &\; learn!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Test new gear from  Orvis Yorktown\, plus Doug Taylor - Sage Pro Staff &\; spey instructor are coming.\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n We’ll also have a raffle of donated gear during lunch to cover expenses.\n\n\n\n Come join us for this free event – stick around &\; we’ll grill &\; then go fish!\n DTSTART:20190914T130000Z DTEND:20190914T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October dinner meeting DTSTAMP:20190804T201533Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:867-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n On Wednesday\, October 16th at 7:00pm we will have dinner with Tom Loo at Tom Loo's Thai Garden restaurant located at 225 West Golf rd. Schaumburg Il.\n\n\n\n Tom is always a gracious host and always willi ng to share his knowledge of fly fishing the Fox river\n\n\n\n https://tha igardenusa.com/\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20190804T202958Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:868-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n We will again have our annual PIZZA PARTY at Pappa Passer o's Pizza located at 6326 South Cass Avenue\, Westmont IL On Friday\, Dece mber 6th at 7:00pm'\n\n\n\n This is always a great c hance to get together for some socalizing and to talk fishing during the Winter months.\n\n\n\n https://www.yelp.com/biz/papa-passeros-westmont-2\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:POT LUCK PICNIC DTSTAMP:20190714T194821Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:866-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n Our annual POT LUCK PICNIC will take place on August 3rd this year. As before it will held at the picnic shelter in the Glenwood Fo rest Preserve along the Fox river in Batavia IL. The festivities will begi n at 10:00 am with lunch being ready at approximately noon. As in the past we will provide the condiments\, dogs and burgers and everyone is encoura ged to bring a dish to share. Of course you are free to come early and do a little fishing in the Fox river.\n\n\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Early Show DTSTAMP:20190511T142025Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:865-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n The ISA and DRiFT presents Chicagolands only fly fishing show\, The Early Show. More details to follow. \n DTSTART:20191110T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cane Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20190423T014856Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:864-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cane Cast &\; Compare 4/28/19 8am – 2pm\n\n\n\n Glen wood Forest preserve\n\n\n\n 1644 S. River St.\n\n\n\n Batavia\, Il. 60510 \n\n\n\n Come join us at Glenwood Forest Preserve on Sunday 4/28 as Jeff F ox hosts area bamboo builders &\; collectors for a day of testing\, com paring &\; learning about bamboo fly rods. Come out &\; bring your b amboo to share. Other rods OK\, I always have a couple glass rods to compa re. We'll grill some dogs for lunch. No worry about high water as there is ample room to cast on the grass.\n DTSTART:20190428T130000Z DTEND:20190428T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR - Kishwaukee River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20190402T130749Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:863-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Saturday\, August 10th—Kishwaukee River Wade Outing. \n \n\n\n We will meet at the Cherry Valley Café at 8AM for breakfast and to split up into wading groups. \n\n\n\n This is a good time of year to wade as the water is warm and water levels average lower levels.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190810 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR - Apple River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20190402T130439Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:862-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Saturday\, July 13th—Apple River Wade Outing. \n\n\n\n The Apple River is located in the driftless area in the most Northwestern part of our state. Due to the size of the river this will be a RSVP outing . \n\n\n\n Please contact Paul Trybul 815-540-7775 to reserve your spot.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR - Kishwaukee River Float Outing DTSTAMP:20190402T125645Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:861-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Saturday\, April 13th—Kishwaukee River Float Outing. \n \n\n\n We will meet at the Cherry Valley Café at 9AM for breakfast and to work out shuttle details. We will be close to north\, south and main bran ches of the Kishwaukee River with several options depending on how long of a float you want to do.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage River Sweep\, Saturday\, May 18 DTSTAMP:20190304T174356Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:860-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n Please circle Saturday\, May 18th on your calendar this y ear to work with the ISA and others on this year's Dupage River Sweep.  M ore information to follow.  \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying with Craig Riendeau - Off the Deep Egde DTSTAMP:20190226T180514Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:859-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n At Orvis Yorktown\n\n\n\n 306 Yorktown Center\n\n\n\n Lom bard\, Il. 60148\n\n\n\n Craig is a fly designer with patterns in Rainey's  catalog &\; a free lance writer  for Fly Tyer &\; other fishin g magazines. He will talk about his guide service on Lake  Mille Lacs\, M N. for bass\, pike\, musky &\; walleye all on the fly. You can tie  one of his original patterns &\; he will share techniques for fishing a ll depths with the fly rod. \n DTSTART:20190413T170000Z DTEND:20190413T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deer Hair Basics With Cory Gale DTSTAMP:20190226T174325Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:858-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n At Orvis Yorktown\n\n\n\n 306 Yorktown Center\n\n\n\n Lom bard\, Il. 60148\n\n\n\n Cory will hold court to teach deer hair spinning &\; stacking. This class is for tyers of all skill levels. He will wor k you through a spun head streamer  &\; a stacked topwater bug. Bring your vise &\; tools\, we will provide materials.\n DTSTART:20190406T150000Z DTEND:20190406T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tye along with Tom Loo DTSTAMP:20190226T172330Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:857-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n At Orvis Yorktown\n\n\n\n 306 Yorktown Center\n\n\n\n Lom bard\, Il.\n\n\n\n Tom will discuss his original streamer patterns designe d 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 on e of his latest flies. Bring your vise &\; thread\, we'll provide mate rials. Lunch nearby if you have time.\n DTSTART:20190323T150000Z DTEND:20190323T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jig tying with Rich McElligott DTSTAMP:20190226T171213Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:856-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n At Runaways Family Grill\n\n\n\n 120 Butterfield Rd.\n\n\ n\n North Aurora\, Il.\n\n\n\n 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!\n DTSTART:20190309T180000Z DTEND:20190309T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying with RICH MCELLIGOTT DTSTAMP:20190215T013733Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:855-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n RICH will run a fly and jig tying session using eyelash y arn 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.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tying Gathering DTSTAMP:20190128T032529Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:854-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n  \n\n\n\n Central Illinois Fly Tying Gathering will be h eld on March 3rd\, Sunday\, and run from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. ( Please not e the 30 minute later start than previously)  The location of the event w ill be in Bloomington\, IL at the firehouse on 1911 Hamilton Rd. 61704.    Afterwards\, the group will likely adjourn to a nearby watering hol e for a little food and beverage.  All are welcome\, both ISA and Non ISA members alike\, as well as both the beginner and the more seasoned f ly tyer. There is no cost to attend this event. \n\n\n\n For more informa tion contact Rob G here at the forums.\n DTSTART:20190303T193000Z DTEND:20190303T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20190102T213856Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:853-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n The Bronzback Blowout. Saturday\, March 2\, 2019. At the American Legion\, 310 W Butterfield Rd\, Elmhurst\, IL. 3-9 pm. Dinner cat ered by Firewater BBQ\n\n\n\n Featured speakers\, Andrew Ragas of Northwoo ds Bass and Mike Allen of Midwest Waters  Angling. Conservation speaker\, Jessie DeMartini from the DuPage County Forest Preserve District.\n\n\n\n Silent auctions\, and raffle prizes\n\n\n\n Tickets $35. See main web for ums page to purchase tickets\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190302 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region breakfast DTSTAMP:20181225T180726Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:852-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n we will\n\n\n\n again have our Mid-Winter Breakfast\n\n\n \n Social get together to be held at 9:00 a.m.\n\n\n\n at the Sunmist Rest aurant\, 501 E. Lake\n\n\n\n Street\, Addison\, I\n DTSTART:20190216T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tinley Park Fishing and Outdoor Show DTSTAMP:20181129T170618Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:849-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n Come visit the ISA booth at the Tinley Park Fishing and Outdoor Show\, February 9-10\, 2019 at the Tinley Park High School\,6111 1 75th St\, Tinley Park\, IL. Show hours 9-5 both days\, admission $7\, seni ors $6\, kids 6-13 $5\, under 6 free.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190211 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicagoland Fishing\, Travel & Outdoor Expo DTSTAMP:20181129T164537Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:848-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n Come visit the ISA booth at the Chicagoland Fishing\, Tra vel &\; Outdoor Expo January 24-27 at the Schaumburg Convention Center\ n\n\n\n http://www.sportshows.com/chicago/index.html\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: 3rd. Saturday Breakfast Meet DTSTAMP:20181104T233325Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:847-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n March 16 - NW Region 3rd Saturday Breakfast Meet\n\n\n\n We will meet at Cherry Valley Cafe @ 9am.\n\n\n\n Cherry Valley Cafe is lo cated at 216 E. State St. Cherry Valley\, IL. 61016\n\n\n\n See you there! \n\n\n\n Fishing?\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190316 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: 3rd. Saturday Breakfast Meet DTSTAMP:20181104T233128Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:846-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n February 16 - NW Region 3rd Saturday Breakfast Meet\n\n\n \n We will meet at 11th Street Cafe @ 9am.\n\n\n\n 11th St. Cafe is at 603 0 11th St. Rockford\, IL. 61109\n\n\n\n See you there!\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190216 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: 3rd. Saturday Breakfast Meet DTSTAMP:20181104T232823Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:845-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n January 19 - NW Region 3rd Saturday Breakfast Meet\n\n\n\ n We will meet at Cherry Valley Cafe @ 9am.\n\n\n\n Cherry Valley Cafe is located at 216 E. State St. Cherry Valley\, IL. 61016\n\n\n\n See you ther e!\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190119 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: 3rd. Saturday Breakfast Meet DTSTAMP:20181104T232528Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:844-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n December 15 - NW Region 3rd Saturday Breakfast Meet\n\n\n \n We will meet at 11th Street Cafe @ 9am.\n\n\n\n 11th St. Cafe is at 603 0 11th St. Rockford\, IL. 61109\n\n\n\n See there!\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181215 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: 3rd. Saturday Breakfast Meet DTSTAMP:20181104T232246Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:843-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n November 17 - NW Region 3rd Saturday Breakfast Meet\n\n\n \n We will meet at Cherry Valley Cafe @ 9am.\n\n\n\n Cherry Valley Cafe is located at 216 E. State St. Cherry Valley\, IL. 61016\n\n\n\n See you the re.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181117 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20181102T204727Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:842-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n Our annual PIZZA PARTY will again be held at Pappa Passer o's Pizza 6326 S Cass Ave. Westmont Il \n\n\n\n http://www.papapasseros.co m/\n DTSTART:20181201T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare 9/8/18 DTSTAMP:20170903T092530Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:807-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Cast &\; Compare 2018\n\n\n\n Saturday 9/08/18 - 8:00a m to 12 noon \n\n\n\n Glenwood Forest Preserve \n\n\n\n 1644 S. River St.\ , Batavia\, IL. 60510 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Bring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to others. This is a great chance to try other r ods on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out &\; learn!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Test new gear from Dupage Fly Fishing &\; Orvis Yorktown\, plus Doug Taylor - Sage Pro Staff &\; spey ins tructor are in with more to come.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n We’ll also have a r affle of donated gear during lunch to cover expenses.\n\n\n\n Come join us for this free event – stick around &\; we’ll grill &\; then go fish!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n John Loebach\n\n \n\n Fly Fishing Director\, ISA\n\n\n\n 630/251-5904\n DTSTART:20180908T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20180802T154022Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:841-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Join us for a wade fishing outing on the Kishwaukee River . Mid-August offers the most stable conditions for wading this gem of a sm allmouth stream. We will meet at the Cherry Valley Café at 8AM and break up into groups from there. There will be options to fish the north\, south \, and main branches of the Kish depending on current water conditions. Br ing proper wading attire\, sun protection\, and water for hydration. Call Paul Trybul 815-540-7775 if you have any questions regarding the event.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deadline for Newsletter Content (Electronic Version) DTSTAMP:20180801T152418Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:840-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n If you wish to submit content for our newsletter\, articl es\, stories\, equipment reviews\, fish pictures or event information\, to day is the last day for the upcoming issue.\n\n\n\n  \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Newsletter Content Deadline (Electronic Version) DTSTAMP:20180801T152113Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:839-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n If you wish to submit content for our newsletter\, articl es\, stories\, equipment reviews\, fish pictures or event information\, to day is the last day for the upcoming issue.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181130 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deadline for Newsletter Content (Printed Version) DTSTAMP:20180801T151932Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:838-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n If you wish to submit content for our newsletter\, articl es\, stories\, equipment reviews\, fish pictures or event information\, to day is the last day for the upcoming issue.\n\n\n\n  \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pot Luck Picnic DTSTAMP:20180715T213440Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:837-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n This is in my opinion our most popular event of the year after the Bronzeback Blowout. The I S A will provide the main course ( hot dogs and Burgers ) and soft drinks. Everyone else is encouraged ( not req uired )to bring a dish to share. The festivities will begin at 10:00am at the picnic pavilion in the Glenwood forest preserve along the Fox river in Batavia Il. Food will be served at about noon. Feel free to come a little early and do a little fishing in the Fox river. THis is of course a famil y friendly outing.\n\n\n\n DTSTART:20180804T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meeting @ Thai Garden DTSTAMP:20180715T211529Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:836-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n We will again hold our ever popular dinner meeting at Tom Loo's Thai Garden restaurant 225 West Schaumburg IL onWednesday October 1 0th at 7:00pm\n\n\n\n                    thaigardenusa.c om\n DTSTART:20181011T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Water Willow Planting on the DuPage River DTSTAMP:20180713T020230Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:835-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n \n We will meet at Garys Mill Rd. off of Rt. 59 which is just south of Rt. 38 in West Chicago @ 8am. Saturday July 14. \n \n\n \n  We have permission to park at Currier  Elementary School at the west end of their parking lot which is just east of the river over the bridge o n the south side of street ( on Garys Mill Rd.-See google map)\n \n\n \n I will bring dibble bars\, gloves\, the plants and floating blowup boat.  There will be 11 flats.   We will be planting just north of the bridge. It has been predicted to rain sometime that day.\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n \n https://www.google.com/maps/place/Currier+Elementary+School/@41.8567527\, -88.1913795\,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x29eff904e9e720a3!8m2!3d41.8567527!4 d-88.1913795\n \n\n \n The work isn't very difficult\, bring waders and s ome gloves and be a part of the habitat restoration of the DuPage River. W ith enough help\, we should be done in just a few hours. If you can help\, post here and let us know.\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage RIver Kayak outing DTSTAMP:20180405T162625Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:825-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Come join the ISA for an opportunity to  kayak and fish this great Smallmouth River.  Will likely focus on the productive souther n stretch.  Check forum for more info.  See Mark Lutz/Bart Durham for mo re info.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180526 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage Water Willow Planting DTSTAMP:20180521T154217Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:834-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Come out and join the ISA for its annual water willow pla nting on the DuPage River.  Its alot of work but I promise you will feel great about your accomplishments when we are done.  More details to follo w.  See John Lobach for any questions. \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180630 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Day at the Fork DTSTAMP:20180414T152937Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:833-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Come celebrate the Middle Fork Vermillion and learn about the environmental challenges to the river.  At Kickapoo State Park near Danville\, Illinois.  https://prairierivers.org/day-at-the-fork/\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage Water Willow Planting DTSTAMP:20180405T164745Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:831-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n See John Lobach with questions.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180630 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vermillion River kayak outing DTSTAMP:20180405T164612Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:830-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Join the ISA to kayak this  smallmouth gem in central i llinois.  See Mark Lutz/Bart Durham with questions.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA Picnic DTSTAMP:20180405T164332Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:829-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n See Ed Buric for details\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180804 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mazon River kayak outing DTSTAMP:20180405T163855Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:828-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n This is a must trip for those of you that haven't fished this beautiful smallmouth stream  that will make you feel as if your in t he wild and less then an hour from most of our front doors.  See Mark Lut z/Bart Durham with any questions.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180728 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kankakee River kayak outing DTSTAMP:20180405T163457Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:827-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n This is your opportunity to kayak and fish the beautiful Kankakee River and chance to catch and experience the unusual strength of the smallmouth bass on this river.  See Mark Lutz/Bart Durham with questi ons.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180623 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lake kayak/boating outing DTSTAMP:20180405T163223Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:826-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n This is usually prime spawning season for the River small mouth so we'll give the Rivers a break for this outing.  More details to follow.  See Mark Lutz/Bart Durham with any questions.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox River Kayak Outing DTSTAMP:20180405T162329Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:824-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Mark Lutz has carve out an interesting stretch of the Fox River for our kayak outing this year that is guaranteed to put you in a p osition to catch some large bass.  See Mark Lutz/Bart Durham for more inf o.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage River Sweep DTSTAMP:20180330T153157Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:823-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Come out and join ISA members in helping  give back to t his wonderful smallmouth stream.  ISA members will be cleaning a section of the DuPage River in conjunction with this clean up effort sponsored by the Conservation Foundation.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Apple River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20180330T133741Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:821-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Here is an opportunity to fish the scenic Apple River loc ated in the far Northwest corner of our State. The Apple is located in a d riftless area untouched by the glaciers. It offers scenic bluffs\, rock fo rmations and riffle\, pool\, run smallmouth habitat. This is a small strea m so we will limit the number of participants. Call Paul Trybul 815-540-77 75 to reserve you spot.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Float Outing DTSTAMP:20180330T133038Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:820-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n This will be the NW region's first outing of the year. We will meet at the Cherry Valley Café at 9AM and work out pairings and shu ttle from there. The date is subject to change due to unpredictable spring water levels. Cherry Valley offers close access to the north\, south and main branches of the Kishwaukee River. We can recommend trips ranging from 3 hours to all day depending on your schedule and fishing style. Call Pau l Trybul if you have questions 815-540-7775.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:trout fishing for kids DTSTAMP:20180324T200813Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:819-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n We have been invited to volunteer to help out at DuPage C ounty Forest Preserve's trout fishing for kids event at Wood Dale Grove Fo rest Preserve. While it is not about smallmouth it is about getting kibs i ntroduced to the joys of fishing. We will meet foe breakfast at the Sunmis t restaurant 501 E Lake St\, Addison\, IL 60101 at 7:00am and then head ov er to Wood Dale Grove at 7:45am.\n\n\n\n Here is a description of the even t:\n\n\n\n Kids ages 15 and under are invited to experience the thrill of catching a fish at \"Trout Fishing for Kids\" on Saturday\, March 31 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's Wood Dal e Grove Forest Preserve in Wood Dale.\n\n\n\n Kids get a great opportunity to fish 9-acre Grove Lake after it's been stocked with rainbow trout but before the official spring opener\, giving them a better chance to catch f ish. Family members 16 and older are welcome to join the young anglers but may not fish themselves. The event is free and registration is not requir ed. Some equipment will be available for loan\, but participants are encou raged to bring their own gear. Bait is provided. The entrance to Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve is on Wood Dale Road 0.5 mile north of Lake Street. For more information\, call 630-933-7248.\n\n\n\n \"This is a great oppor tunity to introduce kids to fishing and get them hooked on this fun pastim e\,\" said Forest Preserve District Commissioner Marsha Murphy\, District 1.\n\n\n\n \"There's nothing better than seeing the delight on a child's f ace when they catch their first fish\,\" said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore\n DTSTART:20180331T130000Z DTEND:20180331T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rich McElligott at Dupage FF DTSTAMP:20180313T021309Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:818-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Join us &\; tye along as Rich demos one of his origin al patterns. Rich now has the Ultimate worm &\; more in production with Rainey's Flies.\n DTSTART:20180419T233000Z DTEND:20180420T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying with Tom Loo DTSTAMP:20180313T020533Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:817-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Join us at DFF  1512N. Naper Blvd.\,Ste. 136\, Napervill e\,60563\n\n\n\n Tom will demo one of his go to streamers for river smallm outh. Bring your tools &\; tye along. 6:30pm start.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n John L\n DTSTART:20180322T233000Z DTEND:20180323T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Abe Downs Great Northern Flyfishing DTSTAMP:20180312T021809Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:816-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\n Abe will talk about prime central Wisconsin float trips f or smallmouth &\; musky. We'll get some dinner afterwards location TBD. In a matter of weeks the season will be in full swing\, come learn some d etails on a number of Wisconsin rivers &\; check on available dates to hire Abe this season.\n DTSTART:20180316T230000Z DTEND:20180317T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: 3rd. Saturday Breakfast Meet DTSTAMP:20180213T134105Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:815-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n Biscuits &\; Gravy\, Eggs &\; toast w/potatoes\,  Coffee\, and some good &\; informative smallmouth talk with other ISA\n \n\n\n members. You couldn't beat that with an 8 foot\, medium action\, Ug ly Stick.\n\n\n\n We will meet at the Cherry Valley Cafe\, 216 E State St \, Cherry Valley\, IL 61016\, @ 9:00AM. on Saturday Feb. 17th.\n\n\n\n Wo rd is some Chi-Town boys maybe joining us.\n\n\n\n See you there!\n\n\n\n  \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180217 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tying Gathering DTSTAMP:20180129T035152Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:814-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n Central Illinois Fly Tying Gathering to be held in Bloomi ngton\, IL at the firehouse on 1911 Hamilton Rd. 61704.  The event runs f rom 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM and afterwards the group will likely adjourn to Fa mous Dave's for a little BBQ and beverage.  All are welcome\, ISA and N on ISA members\, as well as both new and old fly tyers alike. There is no cost to attend this event.  \n\n\n\n For more information contact Rob G h ere at the forums.\n DTSTART:20180218T193000Z DTEND:20180218T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tying Gathering DTSTAMP:20171208T011407Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:812-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n Please note the 30 minute later start time than in the pa st\, now starting at 1:30 PM\n\n\n\n Central Illinois Fly Tying Gathering to be held in Bloomington\, IL at the firehouse on 1911 Hamilton Rd. 61704 .  The event runs from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM and afterwards the group will l ikely adjourn to Famous Dave's for a little BBQ and beverage.  All are welcome\, ISA and Non ISA members\, as well as both new and old fly tyers alike.  For more information contact Rob G here at the forums.\n DTSTART:20180128T193000Z DTEND:20180128T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Breakfast DTSTAMP:20171223T020314Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:813-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n Our Winter breakfast meeting will again be held at the Su nmist restaurant 501 E. Lake street. Addison\, IL This a a wonderful oppor tunity to gather with your fellow I S A members to swap stories of past ou tings and make plans for the upcoming season.\n\n\n\n This event is B Y O B  ( buy your own breakfast )\n DTSTART:20180120T150000Z DTEND:20180120T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20171207T181725Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:811-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:\n The Illinois Smallmouth Alliance\, presents the Bronzebac k Blowout. Saturday\, March 3\, 2018 from 3-9 pm. At the American Legion H all\, 310 Butterfield Rd\, Elmhurst\, IL  See Chad Hoover\, TV host of th e show \"Kayak Bassin'\" in the WFN network. Dinner catered by Firewater B BQ.  Silent auctions\, raffle prizes and dinner. A great way to spend a l ate winter evening. Come out and talk to your fellow ISA members.\n\n\n\n Buy your tickets online using Paypal  https://app.etickets.to/buy/?e=1579 8\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180303 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20171118T173832Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:809-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our annual PIZZA PARTY is to again be held at Pappa Passero' s Pizza 6326 So. Cass Ave. Westmont Il. https://www.mapquest.com/us/illino is/papa-passeros-7683069at 7:00pm. This is again one of our more popular s ocial get togethers of the year. \n \nhttp://www.papapasseros.com/pizza. html DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171208 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Early Show DTSTAMP:20170903T093159Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:808-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:The Early Show – Sunday 11/12/17 9am – 5pm\nPresented by the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance &\; Dupage Rivers Fly Tyers\nCome to the 7th Early Show\, Chicago’s only all fly fishing &\; tying show!\n Sit with the area’s best fly tyers as they demonstrate their talents on a wide variety of fly patterns.\nKids will enjoy the free fly tying &\; entomology programs.\n \nShow Features:\n\n25+ Regional fly tyers – sit and watch them create a fly for the waters they fish.\n\n\nFederation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructors provide free casting lessons.\n\ n\nSpey casting demonstrations &\; help matching the line to rod.\n\n\n Regional fishing guides on hand to share tips &\; book trips.\n\n\nGues t speaker presentations all day long.\n\n\nVendors include area shops\, re ps\, pro tyers &\; guides all with great deals.\n\n\nSix club booths re ady to answer questions about their activities.\n\n\nDupage Forest Preserv e District booth to promote outdoor &\; youth programs.\n\n\nRaffle of donated flies &\; gear drawn at end of the show.\n\n\nFree Youth Fly Ty ing with all the materials and tools provided.\n\n\n \nAt the Dupage F.P. Mayslake Peabody Estate\, it was constructed by Francis Stuyvesant Peabod y during the American Gilded Age. \nExperience the splendor of its grounds and learn about fly fishing &\; tying inside the mansion at The Early Show.\nMark Your Calendar Now For The First Fly Show Of The Fall Season!\n  \n Mayslake Peabody Estate\n1717 West 31st Street\nOakbrook\, IL. 60523 \n \n Sunday 11/12/17\n \n10:00 am to 5:00 pm\nAdmission is $1 0.00 for adults - kids 12 and under are FREE. DTSTART:20171112T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hunting and Fishing Days DTSTAMP:20170901T011705Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:806-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Smallmouth Alliance will once again be at this year's Northern Illinois Hunting &\; Fishing Days celebration to be hel d on Saturday and Sunday\, September 23 and 24\, at Silver Springs State P ark in Yorkville\, IL. The hours are 9 am to 5 pm both days. It's a free event that focuses on outdoor activities for the entire family. The webs ite www.NIHFD.org has a rundown of the types of activities that will be av ailable for attendees to enjoy.\n \nThe ISA is in need of several volunte ers this year to help the kids in the casting area AND with the fly fishin g demonstrations (both casting and tying). If you have a couple of hours or more on either day to spend some time with the future fishing generatio n\, it would be much appreciated. Bring the family with you and enjoy the other activities as well. This is an excellent opportunity to acquaint t he general public with the ISA and the work that it does to promote and en hance the sport of fishing.\n \nReply to this posting with the dates/time s you are available to assist. Indicate the activity (kids casting/fly fi shing demos) that you would like to help with at those dates/times. You a re welcome to rotate between the ISA sponsored activities if you desire to do so.\n \nIf you have any questions\, please post them here or send me an e-mail at cholde701@aol.com.\n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Camp Kish 2017 DTSTAMP:20170711T142534Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:804-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Click the link >\; http://duckdodge62.wixsite.com/tdsmh/ki sh-camp DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170918 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20170709T155401Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:803-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Bronzeback Blowout. The guest speaker will be ann ounced. Food will be catered by Sharks BBQ in Naperville. Dinner\, silent auction\, speaker. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage river planting DTSTAMP:20170326T194001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:787-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION: \n Saturday\, June 24th water willow ( and other water pla nts ) planting in the DuPage River with Jessi DiMartini of the Forest Pres erve District of DuPage County. Meet at Mack Rd / Dog Park at 8:00am where we will plant 1 flat of lizard tail\, 10 flats of water willow and 3 flat s of sweet flag\, After or during the planting we will participate in the release of the propagated mussels from the Urban Streams Research Center.T his will be a media event so wear your formal waders DTSTART:20170624T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicagoland Fishing Travel & Outdoor Expo DTSTAMP:20170605T135357Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:802-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:The ISA will have a booth at the Chicagoland Fishing Travel &\; Outdoor Expo in Schaumburg\, IL January 25-28\, 2018. This show has become a very good outdoor show and a good way to enjoy a winter day drea ming about fishing season. Be sure to stop by the booth and say hello. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180129 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thai Garden dinner meeting DTSTAMP:20170527T175703Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:801-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 18th we will again have a dinner meeting at Tom Loo's Thai Garden restaurant at 225 Golf rd. Schaumburg Il. This i s always one of our more popular meetings of the year. DTSTART:20171019T010000Z DTEND:20171019T030000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox River Water Willow planting DTSTAMP:20170527T174612Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:799-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 9th water willow planting on the Fox River. Me et at Glenwood Forest Preserve at 8:00am where we will organize our planti ng efforts and then have lunch afterward at the picnic shelter.\n  DTSTART:20170709T140000Z DTEND:20170709T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:POT LUCK PICNIC DTSTAMP:20170527T174932Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:800-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 29th I S A Potluck picnic\, Glenwood Forest Preserve picnic shelter\, Batavia. Come a little early if you would like t o do a little fishing in the Fox River beforehand. DTSTART:20170729T160000Z DTEND:20170729T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cane Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20170504T123624Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:798-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Glenwood Forest Preserve on Sunday 5/7 10am to 4pm as Jeff Fox hosts area bamboo builders &\; collectors for a day of testing\, comparing &\; learning about bamboo fly rods. Come out &am p\; bring\nyour bamboo to share. We'll grill some dogs for lunch. No worry about high water as there is ample room to cast on the grass. DTSTART:20170507T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Kish Float (Rescheduled) DTSTAMP:20170420T122208Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:797-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:April 29\, Saturday - Float Outing (Kish)\nBreakout those pa ddles and wet the tips. We will meet at the Cherry Valley Cafe at 7:00 AM for some breakfast eats and then float the Kish from Cherry Valley’s Bau mann Park to New Milford’s Atwood Park. This is an all day trip but ther e is a halfway take-out at Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve for those who may not have all day.\nCherry Valley Cafe is located at 216 E State St\, C herry Valley\, IL 61016 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170429 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Kish Float DTSTAMP:20170305T161724Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:781-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:April 22\, Saturday - Float Outing (Kish)\nBreakout those pa ddles and wet the tips. We will meet at the Cherry Valley Cafe at 7:00 AM for some breakfast eats and then float the Kish from Cherry Valley’s Bau mann Park to New Milford’s Atwood Park. This is an all day trip but ther e is a halfway take-out at Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve for those who may not have all day.\nCherry Valley Cafe is located at 216 E State St\, C herry Valley\, IL 61016\n \n-------------------------------------------\ n \nAfter analyzing the conditions for Saturday\, April 22\, and for the week leading into April 29\, I have\ndecided to postpone the 22nd. and rol l this float over to Saturday\, April 29.\n \nRescheduled for Saturday Ap ril 29 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170422 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Thursday tying @ Dupage Fly Fishing 6pm DTSTAMP:20161222T025121Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:773-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools &\; thread &\; tie along. We are usua lly tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSui te 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563\n \nI'm postponing this ONE WEEK to 4/27/1 7 due to my schedule conflict. See you a week from Thursday.\n \nJohn L DTSTART:20170428T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Doug Taylor speycasting lesson DTSTAMP:20170410T024610Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:796-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Hello John\,\nCould you post this on the ISA Website please. \nFree Introduction to Speycasting.\nDoug Taylor\, Sage Elite Pro Staff\, will once again be offering this free clinic.\nIt will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Glenwood Park in Batavia.\nThe clinic will be fro m April till October.\nDates\,\nSaturday April 15th\, May 20th\, June 17th \, July 15th\, Aug 19th\, Sept 16th\, Oct 21st\nIt will cover basic Speyca sting for beginners as well as the more advanced techniques .\nYou can bri ng your own gear or borrow one of mine.\nI will have a wide selection of S pey lines on hand\, so if you are having a problem matching line to rod\, just bring it along and we will get it sorted.\nLast year was quite fun\, and I saw a definite improvement in peoples Speycasting.\nIf you have ques tions you can contact me on\,\n \nspeybloke@gmail.com\nHope to see you on the river. DTSTART:20171021T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Doug Taylor speycasting lesson DTSTAMP:20170410T024453Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:795-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Hello John\,\nCould you post this on the ISA Website please. \nFree Introduction to Speycasting.\nDoug Taylor\, Sage Elite Pro Staff\, will once again be offering this free clinic.\nIt will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Glenwood Park in Batavia.\nThe clinic will be fro m April till October.\nDates\,\nSaturday April 15th\, May 20th\, June 17th \, July 15th\, Aug 19th\, Sept 16th\, Oct 21st\nIt will cover basic Speyca sting for beginners as well as the more advanced techniques .\nYou can bri ng your own gear or borrow one of mine.\nI will have a wide selection of S pey lines on hand\, so if you are having a problem matching line to rod\, just bring it along and we will get it sorted.\nLast year was quite fun\, and I saw a definite improvement in peoples Speycasting.\nIf you have ques tions you can contact me on\,\n \nspeybloke@gmail.com\nHope to see you on the river. DTSTART:20170916T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Doug Taylor speycasting lesson DTSTAMP:20170410T024337Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:794-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Hello John\,\nCould you post this on the ISA Website please. \nFree Introduction to Speycasting.\nDoug Taylor\, Sage Elite Pro Staff\, will once again be offering this free clinic.\nIt will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Glenwood Park in Batavia.\nThe clinic will be fro m April till October.\nDates\,\nSaturday April 15th\, May 20th\, June 17th \, July 15th\, Aug 19th\, Sept 16th\, Oct 21st\nIt will cover basic Speyca sting for beginners as well as the more advanced techniques .\nYou can bri ng your own gear or borrow one of mine.\nI will have a wide selection of S pey lines on hand\, so if you are having a problem matching line to rod\, just bring it along and we will get it sorted.\nLast year was quite fun\, and I saw a definite improvement in peoples Speycasting.\nIf you have ques tions you can contact me on\,\n \nspeybloke@gmail.com\nHope to see you on the river. DTSTART:20170819T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Doug Taylor speycasting lesson DTSTAMP:20170410T024222Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:793-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Hello John\,\nCould you post this on the ISA Website please. \nFree Introduction to Speycasting.\nDoug Taylor\, Sage Elite Pro Staff\, will once again be offering this free clinic.\nIt will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Glenwood Park in Batavia.\nThe clinic will be fro m April till October.\nDates\,\nSaturday April 15th\, May 20th\, June 17th \, July 15th\, Aug 19th\, Sept 16th\, Oct 21st\nIt will cover basic Speyca sting for beginners as well as the more advanced techniques .\nYou can bri ng your own gear or borrow one of mine.\nI will have a wide selection of S pey lines on hand\, so if you are having a problem matching line to rod\, just bring it along and we will get it sorted.\nLast year was quite fun\, and I saw a definite improvement in peoples Speycasting.\nIf you have ques tions you can contact me on\,\n \nspeybloke@gmail.com\nHope to see you on the river. DTSTART:20170715T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Doug Taylor speycasting lesson DTSTAMP:20170410T024108Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:792-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Hello John\,\nCould you post this on the ISA Website please. \nFree Introduction to Speycasting.\nDoug Taylor\, Sage Elite Pro Staff\, will once again be offering this free clinic.\nIt will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Glenwood Park in Batavia.\nThe clinic will be fro m April till October.\nDates\,\nSaturday April 15th\, May 20th\, June 17th \, July 15th\, Aug 19th\, Sept 16th\, Oct 21st\nIt will cover basic Speyca sting for beginners as well as the more advanced techniques .\nYou can bri ng your own gear or borrow one of mine.\nI will have a wide selection of S pey lines on hand\, so if you are having a problem matching line to rod\, just bring it along and we will get it sorted.\nLast year was quite fun\, and I saw a definite improvement in peoples Speycasting.\nIf you have ques tions you can contact me on\,\n \nspeybloke@gmail.com\nHope to see you on the river. DTSTART:20170617T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Doug Taylor speycasting lesson DTSTAMP:20170410T024000Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:791-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Hello John\,\nCould you post this on the ISA Website please. \nFree Introduction to Speycasting.\nDoug Taylor\, Sage Elite Pro Staff\, will once again be offering this free clinic.\nIt will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Glenwood Park in Batavia.\nThe clinic will be fro m April till October.\nDates\,\nSaturday April 15th\, May 20th\, June 17th \, July 15th\, Aug 19th\, Sept 16th\, Oct 21st\nIt will cover basic Speyca sting for beginners as well as the more advanced techniques .\nYou can bri ng your own gear or borrow one of mine.\nI will have a wide selection of S pey lines on hand\, so if you are having a problem matching line to rod\, just bring it along and we will get it sorted.\nLast year was quite fun\, and I saw a definite improvement in peoples Speycasting.\nIf you have ques tions you can contact me on\,\n \nspeybloke@gmail.com\nHope to see you on the river. DTSTART:20170520T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Doug Taylor speycasting lessons DTSTAMP:20170410T023832Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:790-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Hello John\,\nCould you post this on the ISA Website please. \nFree Introduction to Speycasting.\nDoug Taylor\, Sage Elite Pro Staff\, will once again be offering this free clinic.\nIt will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Glenwood Park in Batavia.\nThe clinic will be fro m April till October.\nDates\,\nSaturday April 15th\, May 20th\, June 17th \, July 15th\, Aug 19th\, Sept 16th\, Oct 21st\nIt will cover basic Speyca sting for beginners as well as the more advanced techniques .\nYou can bri ng your own gear or borrow one of mine.\nI will have a wide selection of S pey lines on hand\, so if you are having a problem matching line to rod\, just bring it along and we will get it sorted.\nLast year was quite fun\, and I saw a definite improvement in peoples Speycasting.\nIf you have ques tions you can contact me on\,\n \nspeybloke@gmail.com\nHope to see you on the river. DTSTART:20170415T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region: Fly Tying/Fishing Event w/TU DTSTAMP:20170328T160456Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:788-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:On May 20th\, Saturday\, 11am-4pm\, the ISA along with the T rout Unlimited Oak Brook chapter will be hosting a fly tying and fly fishi ng event at the Peoria\, IL Bass Pro Store. More information to come late r but please mark it on your calendar and plan on attending this worthwhil e event. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170520 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:propagated mussel release media event. DTSTAMP:20170326T193621Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:786-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:On Saturday April 29th we will join Jessi Dimartini of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Lets meet at the McDowell Grove Forest Preserve Parking Lot\, around 9am and hope for normal water condit ions and a sunny day! We don’t need a lot of persons- no more than 10. Meet at the McDowell Grove Forest Preserve Parking Lot\, around 9am and ho pe for normal water conditions and a sunny day! We don’t need a lot of persons- no more than 10for a propagated mussel release media event. We wi ll meet at the McDowell Grove Forest Preserve Parking Lot\, around 9am and hope for normal water conditions and a sunny day! We don’t need a lot of persons- no more than 10. This is a unique opportunity for the I S A be sure to take part in this unique event. DTSTART:20170429T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Kish Wade DTSTAMP:20170305T161831Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:782-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:June 24\, Saturday - Wade Outing (Kish)\nDon’t think for a minute that the NW Region does the same old thing each and every time.\nT his time we are going to mix it up and kick-off this outing at the 11th St . Cafe on the south end of Rockford\, IL. at 7:00 AM. in morning. \nThen w e will break into groups and wade fish the beautiful Kishwaukee River.\n11 th. St. Cafe is located at 6030 11th St\, Rockford\, IL 61109. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170624 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Pizza Party DTSTAMP:20170305T161549Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:780-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:March 25\, Saturday - Pizza Party!! (Yellow Sign Postings)\n Once again the NW Region will host a pizza party to kick-off the 2017 smal lmouth season.\nWe will start the day off at 10 AM by meeting in the villa ge of Cherry Valley\, then break into \ngroups and head out to post a few of our ISA Yellow Signs. After a couple hours of sign posting\nwe’ll mee t back (12 PM) in Cherry Valley for some good pizza at Salamones Italian R estaurant &\; Bar\, \n103 S Cherry St\, Cherry Valley\, IL 61016. Then maybe take a chance at wetting a line if\nthere is any interest.\nWatch th e Forums for more info as this date draws closer.\n \n\nCHANGE OF PLANS.. ..\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at 12 PM in Cherry Valley for some good pi zza at Salamones Italian Restaurant &\; Bar\, 103 S Cherry St\, Cherry Valley\, IL 61016.\n\n\n\nNo sign posting beforehand.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\ n\n\n \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170325 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Apple River Wade DTSTAMP:20170305T173620Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:785-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:July 22\, Saturday - Apple River Wade Outing\nMeet us for sm all stream smallmouth fishing with scenic backdrop od limestone bluffs.\nD ue to the size of this stream there will be a limit to the number of angle rs and RSVP\nis required. Call Paul Trybul at 1-815-540-7775 to reserve yo ur spot today. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170722 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region \"Lucky Hat\" Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20170305T162106Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:783-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:August 19\, Saturday - “Lucky Fishing Hat” Wade Outing ( Kish)\nShow us your lucky Fishing Hat. We’ll meet in Cherry Valley at th e cafe at 7:00 AM\nfor some B&\;G\, a quick “Lucky Fishing Hat” gro up photo\, and then some good Kishwaukee\nRiver smallmouth fishing. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170819 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois BassBuggers Fly Tying Gathering DTSTAMP:20170227T042018Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:779-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The next Central Illinois Bassbugger fly tying gathering wil l be on March 19th\, Sunday at 1 PM. It will be held at the usual locatio n\, Bloomington\, IL Fire Station #2. More information to come as we draw closer so please check back. Again\, if you have any questions or ideas that you would like to share\, please feel free to contact me here at the ISA forums via private message.\nThanks again\,\nRob G.\n \nMarch 19th\, S unday\, 1-4 PM\n \nFirestation # 2\n1911 Hamilton Rd\, Bloomington\, IL 6 1704 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170319 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20160424T165659Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:749-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:The Bronzeback Blowout March 4\, 2017\, 3-9pm at the America n Legion Hall\, 310 Butterfield Rd\, Elmhurst IL. \nIf you haven’t purch ased your Blowout tickets yet\, it’s not too late! In addition to Bassma sters Elite Angler\, and TV show host\, Timmy Horton as our featured spea ker\, IDNR biologist Steve Pescitelli\, will also be speaking. \n We have a new caterer this year\, Sharko’s BBQ of Naperville will be filling us up with award winning\, BBQ pork\, brisket\, and sides. I’m really look ing forward to that!\n Jeff Tallis will also be bringing his special raff le prizes. This year there will be 10 Vexan fishing rods from Tackle Indus tries. We are so appreciative of Jeff for all the wonderful prizes he dona tes every year. His raffles are always a highlight of the evening.\nWe’l l have the usual assortment of guided trips available via silent auction\, and tables full of fishing related\, and other valuable prizes on our raf fle tables. \nCome out\, make some new friends\, have a good meal\, win st uff\, listen to informative speakers and have a good time. \nTickets MUST be purchased in advance\, You can mail in the form on the Blowout page or\ , go online to: http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/html/blowout.php\nIf you have any questions\, if you’d like to donate prizes for the raffle tables or offer a guided trip for the silent auction\, contact me\, Scott Ferguson at isalliance@sbcglobal.net or call me at 630-209-9452.\nI hope to see you there!! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sgt. Tommy's Casting Field DTSTAMP:20170124T220048Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:778-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:Will be looking for volunteers\, as always. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170603 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbugger Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20170124T210426Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:777-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The next Central Illinois Bassbugger fly tying gathering wil l be on February 26th\, Sunday at 1 PM. It will be held at the usual loca tion\, Bloomington\, IL Fire Station #2. More information to come as we d raw closer so please check back. Again\, if you have any questions or ide as that you would like to share\, please feel free to contact me here at t he ISA forums via private message.\nThanks again\,\nRob G.\n \nFebruary 26 th\, Sunday\, 1-4 PM\n \nFirestation # 2\n1911 Hamilton Rd\, Bloomington\ , IL 61704 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170226 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbuggers Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20170108T023548Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:776-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We're going to be holding our first central Illinois Smallmo uth Alliance Bassbugger fly tying event of the new year on Sunday\, Januar y 22nd. Remember\, immediately afterwords several of us generally head to a nearby watering hole for a sandwich before heading home. If you have a ny questions or ideas\, please feel free to contact me via PM here at the site.\n \nJanuary 22\, Sunday\, 1-4 PM\nBloomington\, IL\n \nFirestation # 2\n1911 Hamilton Rd\, Bloomington\, IL 61704 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Breakfast DTSTAMP:20170106T233027Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:775-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our casual Winter breakfast will again be held at the Sunmis t restaurant in Addison IL This is an ideal opportunity to enjoy a hearty breakfast while socializing with your fellow I S A friends.\n \nhttps://w ww.yelp.com/biz/sunmist-restaurant-addison DTSTART:20170218T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dan Grigas presentation DTSTAMP:20170106T231720Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:774-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Dan Grigas\, who is a fisheries ecologist for the Forest Pre serve District of DuPage County will give a presentation on managing fishe ries in a modern urban environment and how that relates to the sport fishe rman.\nThe venue for this event has been changed from the Bass Pro Shops S tore to the Orvis Store in Yorktown center. The start time has also been m oved up a half hour to 6:30pm.\n \nhttp://www.orvis.com/yorktown\n \nNOT E: THE LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW THE ORVIS STORE IN YORKTOWN CENTER B EGINNING AT 6:30pm DTSTART:20170121T003000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Thursday tying @ Dupage Fly Fishing 6pm DTSTAMP:20161222T025010Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:772-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools &\; thread &\; tie along. We are usua lly tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSui te 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART:20170317T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Thursday tying @ Dupge Fly Fishing 6pm DTSTAMP:20161222T024801Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:771-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools &\; thread &\; tie along. We are usua lly tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSui te 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART:20170217T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Thursday tying @ Dupage Fly Fishing 6 pm DTSTAMP:20161222T024350Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:770-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools &\; thread &\; tie along. We are usua lly tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSui te 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART:20170120T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20161022T233049Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:769-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our annual year end PIZZA PARTY will again take place at Pap pa Passero's Pizza located on 63rd street and Cass avenue starting at 7:00 pm. This is one of our most popular social events of the year for the Chic ago region and one that you really don't want to miss. This is a fabulous opportunity to get together with your fellow I S A members for a fun eveni ng of good food and good conversation with your fellow smallmouth fisherme n.\n \n http://www.papapasseros.com/\n \n December 9th is the correct d ate for the PIZZA PARTY DTSTART:20161210T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thai Garden meeting DTSTAMP:20160926T013437Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:768-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will again have a kick off meeting to the Winter season a t Tom Loo's Thai Garden restaurant in Schaumburg Il. The September issue o f the Bronzeback Bulletin has it listed as October 16th but that is not co rrect. The correct date is Wednesday\, October 12th. This is always a popu lar meeting with our members to talk smallmouth while enjoying Tom's hosp itality\n \nhttp://www.thaigardenusa.com/ DTSTART:20161013T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Early Show 10am - 5pm DTSTAMP:20160925T085925Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:767-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:The Early Show – Sunday 11/13/16 10am – 5pm\nPresented b y the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance &\; Dupage Rivers Fly Tyers\nCome to the 6th Early Show\, Chicago’s only all fly fishing &\; tying show!\ nSit with the area’s best fly tyers as they demonstrate their talents on a wide variety of fly patterns.\nKids will enjoy the free fly tying &\ ; entomology programs.\n \nShow Features:\n\n25+ Regional fly tyers – si t and watch them create a fly for the waters they fish.\n\n\nFederation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructors provide free casting lessons.\n \n\nSpey casting demonstrations &\; help matching the line to rod.\n\n\ nRegional fishing guides on hand to share tips &\; book trips.\n\n\nGue st speaker presentations all day long.\n\n\nVendors include area shops\, r eps\, pro tyers &\; guides all with great deals.\n\n\nSix club booths r eady to answer questions about their activities.\n\n\nDupage Forest Preser ve District booth to promote outdoor &\; youth programs.\n\n\nRaffle of donated flies &\; gear drawn at end of the show.\n\n\nFree Youth Fly T ying with all the materials and tools provided.\n\n\n \n \n \nAt the Dup age F.P. Mayslake Peabody Estate\, it was constructed by Francis Stuyvesa nt Peabody during the American Gilded Age. \nExperience the splendor of it s grounds and learn about fly fishing &\; tying inside the mansion at T he Early Show.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMark Your Calendar Now For The First Fly Show Of The Fall Season!\n \n Mayslake Peabody Estate\n1717 We st 31st Street\nOakbrook\, IL. 60523\n \n Sunday 11/13/16\n10:0 0 am to 5:00 pm\nAdmission is $10.00 for adults - kids 12 and under are FR EE. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161113 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare 9/10/16 8am - noon DTSTAMP:20160903T134401Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:766-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Cast &\; Compare 2016\nSaturday 9/10/16 - 8:00am to 12 no on \nGlenwood Forest Preserve \n1644 S. River St.\, Batavia\, IL. 60510 \n  \nBring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to others. T his is a great chance to try other rods on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out &\; learn!\n \nDupage Fly Fish ing &\; Doug Taylor - Sage Pro Staff &\; spey instructor are in wit h more to come.\n \nWe’ll also have a raffle of donated gear during lun ch to cover expenses.\nCome join us for this free event – stick around & amp\; we’ll grill &\; then go fish!\n \n \n \n \nJohn Loebach\nFl y Fishing Director\, ISA\n630/251-5904 DTSTART:20160910T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA Road Trip 2017 DTSTAMP:20160825T165005Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:765-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, The ISA Road Trip 2017 will begin o n Saturday\, August 12\, 2017 and run for 2 weeks. Anglers will be stayin g at the Tinkers Dam cabin located on the shore of the Menominee River\, 1 0 minutes North of Marinette\, WI (http://tinkers-dam.com) \nTo make sched uling a bit easier\, there will be two options - a three night\, 4 day or 4 night\, 5 day trip. You can choose more than one to make a full week or longer if you like. The choices are\;\n1. Arriving Saturday the 12th for 3 nights\, leaving Tuesday the 15th\n2. Arriving Tuesday the 15th for 4 nig hts leaving Saturday the 19th.\n3. Arriving Saturday\, August 19th for 3 n ights\, leaving on Tuesday the 22nd\n4. Arriving Tuesday\, August 22nd for 4 nights\, leaving on Saturday\, the 26th\n \nThe cost per night will be $30 per person. Non-refundable deposits will be $60 (or more if you like). Reservations will be on a first come first served basis with consideratio n given to those who made it to this year's trip. If the demand is there\, I'll try to extend the trip as needed. Final payment will be due on June 3. If for any reason you have to back out\, (like for surgery!) Every effo rt will be made to find a replacement for you.\nSend deposits with your ch oice of dates to\;\nISA Road Trip 2017\n1606 Roth Dr\nJoliet\, IL 60431\n( I can take credit cards for payment if you call me or see me in person. 63 0-209-9452) DTSTART:20170812T210000Z DTEND:20170826T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Autumn Rock Float DTSTAMP:20160808T135237Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:764-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:September 24th\,Saturday\, NW Region Autumn on the Rock Rive r float \n \nFrom Oregon to Castle Rock\, hosted by Paul Trybul and Tom G oodman II.\nThis is a good 5 hour float with camping available and also a cone outfitter [ http://www.eaglesbluffoutfitters.com ] for anyone who may need to rent.\nWe plan to put in at Oregon about 8am.\nContact Paul T or Terry Dodge for more info. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160924 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage water willow planting rain date DTSTAMP:20160725T175953Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:763-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will be planting water willows in the West branch of the DuPage river just downstream of where we planted last year. Rain date or h igh water issues date will be August 6th. We will meet at the Warrenville Grove parking lot at 8:00am.\nThere are only 8 parking spots in the Warren ville Grove parking lot.\nIm sending along an extended parking area map i n case the parking lot becomes full. This road is Main St. off of Winfiel d Rd. Drive almost till it dead ends.\nOnce parked along the side of this access road\, by foot go into the preserve and walk over the pedestrian br idge to the main parking area or peninsula area by the river.\nOne could a lso park along Main St. off Batavia Rd. on the west side of road across t he way from the main parking lot entrance ( upper left hand area of map)\n  \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/@41.8244667\,-88.1740124\,17z?hl=en DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160806 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spey casting lessons 10am Glenwood FP DTSTAMP:20160712T020043Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:762-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Free Introduction to Speycasting. 7/23 - 10am\n \nDoug Tayl or\, Sage Pro Elite Member\, will be hosting these classes on the fourth S aturday of every month starting on April 23rd at Glenwood Park on the Fox River in Batavia. Start time 10.00 AM.\nIf you have a interest in learnin g to Speycast or have bought a rod and just can't get on with it\, then th is is for you.\nI will have a small number of Sage and Redingtons outfits for people to borrow.\nNo registration required\; just show up with waders and your own Spey rod if you have one.\nAny questions\, contact me at spe ybloke@gmail.com\n \n \nAs many of you know Doug is a great teacher & \; skilled 2 hand caster. Come improve your casting.\n \nJohn\n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160723 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sgt. Tommy's Kids Fishing DTSTAMP:20160705T014606Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:761-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:The ISA will once again be hosting the Casting Field for the Sgt. Tommy's Kids Fishing Day at Herrick Lake in Wheaton.\nPlease RSVP if you are able to lend a hand!!\nmikeclifford2@gmail.com DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160723 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Office / Coordinator Meeting DTSTAMP:20160628T151251Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:760-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Lutz":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.co m DESCRIPTION:Meeting at\n \nMaggiano's Little Italy\n1847 Freedom Dr\n(6 30) 536-2270\n  DTSTART:20160708T003000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kish Wade (CANCELLED) DTSTAMP:20160607T151624Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:754-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:June 18\, Saturday\, Kishwaukee River wade \n We’ll kick off the wading season by meeting for breakfast at 7:30am. at the Cherry Va lley Cafe\, 216 E. State St\, Cherry Valley\, IL. \nAfter chow we’ll bre ak into groups and wade the north and south branches of the Kishwaukee Riv er for the mighty smallmouth bass. \nContact Terry on the ISA website if y ou plan to attend so he can make reservations at the cafe.\n \nCANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160618 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED WADE OUTING\, NWR DTSTAMP:20160617T160917Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:759-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED NW REGION WADE OUTING (June 18)\n \nHigh waters kept us from wading on June 18. The outing has been rescheduled....\n \n July 16\, Saturday\, Kishwaukee River wade \n We’ll meet for breakfast at 7:30am. at the Cherry Valley Cafe\, 216 E. State St\, Cherry Valley\, I L. \nAfter chow we’ll break into groups and wade the north and south bra nches of the Kishwaukee River for the mighty smallmouth bass. \nContact Te rry on the ISA website if you plan to attend so he can make reservations a t the cafe. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160716 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Get In-Seine DTSTAMP:20160607T152928Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:756-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:July 23\, Saturday\, River Seine with the ISA \n The Illin ois Smallmouth Alliance NW Region will be conducting a river seining event of the South Branch Kishwaukee River at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve\, at 10 :00am. on Saturday\, July 23\, 2016 as part of the Forest Preserve of Winn ebago County \"Get Outside!\" program. \nSo Slip on a pair of river shoes (no sandals please) and step foot in water to see what lives beneath the surface and learn what food smallmouth bass like to feed on. This is “ha nds-on” fun and a fun for all ages event.\n \nNOTE: In the event of hi gh water situation\, the ISA will conduct a stream side river safety clini c at the same location and at the same time. Contact Terry for more info. I suppose we will wet a line after the event. ISA Members needed to assist with this event. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160723 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Apple River Wade DTSTAMP:20160607T153205Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:757-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:August 6\, Saturday\, Apple River Wade - RSVP \nCall Paul Tr ybul for more info and to make reservations\, 815-601-0619. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160806 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Stream Sampling DTSTAMP:20160607T152205Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:755-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:July 11 thru July 22\, IDNR will be conducting stream sampli ngs of the Kishwaukee River and it’s tributaries. \nContact Terry if you would like to help the IDNR team as they do this scientific study of what lurks beneath the surface.\n \n IDNR regional director Karen Rivera an d her team will be conducting stream samplings in the Kishwaukee River co rridor beginning in mid-July. The team can usually use some help with the se samplings in the way of netters. Netters wade behind a boat shocker th at shocks and stuns fish to the surface for netting. Karen runs a tight sh ip and insists on hauling in the most fish possible. She does not like mis sed fish. The more fish taken the better the study. It’s that simple. Al l you need is to bring a pair of non-breathable waders (must have) if you would like to help. Breathable waders will allow the electrical current t o pass through\, resulting in a shock\, so please be sure your waders are non-breathable. Karen and her team will supply the nets and whatever else may be needed. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160723 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox water willow planting DTSTAMP:20160530T191321Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:753-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We will plant 1000 water willows in the Fox at Glenwood park \, Batavia off RTE. 25 start at 8am. Bring waders &\; gloves lunch aft erwards. DTSTART:20160709T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pot Luck Picnic DTSTAMP:20160526T163304Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:751-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The annual Illinois Smallmouth Alliance pot luck picnic will be held on Saturday\, August 13th at the Glenwood forest preserve picnic shelter along the Fox river in Batavia il. The picnic festivities will beg in at 10:00 am with the food available about noon. Feel free to come on ou t early and take advantage of the fine fishing that the Fox river has to o ffer.\nThe I S A will provide the main course and everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share.\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Glenwood+Park +Forest+Preserve/@41.8343244\,-88.3112366\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8 80efca38a3aaaf1:0xf6ba8a4eb732309!8m2!3d41.8343244!4d-88.3090479?hl=en\n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Float Your Boat DTSTAMP:20160526T172159Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:752-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Rocktown Adventures will again participate with us for our f loat your boat event on Saturday July 16th at 9:00 am at Jericho lake in A urora il. Rocktown Adventures will bring a trailer load of their latest an d greatest fishing kayaks for us to try out on the water. Feel free to bri ng your own boat to show as well. We will also do a campsite breakfast for anyone interested. Feel free to come on out early and take advantage of t he great fishing at Jericho lake\n \n \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/sear ch/jericho+lake+kane+county/@41.7361225\,-88.4011733\,13z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl =en\n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160716 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cane Cast & Compare 5/1/16 10am - 4pm DTSTAMP:20160426T032345Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:750-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Jeff Fox &\; I will run a bamboo rod builders gathering t his Sunday at Glenwood Forest Preserve from 10 to 4. Bring your bamboo rod s to cast &\; compare\, evaluate line weight &\; try some others too . Jeff will bring chili - feel free to help add to lunch with a dish to sh are.\n \nJohn L. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA Road Trip DTSTAMP:20160424T165346Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:748-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:The first ISA Road Trip. The ISA has rented a cabin on the M enominee River about 1 hour North of Green Bay Wisconsin for the period of August 13-27\, 2016. \nThe 3 bedroom\, 2 bathroom house is on a 4 acre lo t\, with approximately 320 feet of river frontage. It is private\, and is situated on a corner of the river so it seems like it wraps around the pr operty. The house itself is comfortable\, with a wood burning fireplace\, a kitchen with a breakfast bar sitting area\, two bedrooms downstairs (one bedroom has a full and twin size bed\, the other has two twin size beds)\ , and a spiral staircase that takes you up to a large upstairs bedroom tha t has a queen and full size bed with a screened in porch to sit and enjoy the morning coffee. The downstairs bathroom has a shower\, and the upstai rs bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub. Just off the kitchen there is a deck with a charcoal grill. The kitchen contains pans\, dishes\, glasses and cups\, silverware\, and small appliances you would expect in a rental. There is a dishwasher\, and a stacked washer and dryer to wash clothes if needed. There is also a fire pit and Gazebo by the river. \n \nI've rented the ca bin for 2 weeks and guys could come and stay for a couple of days or the w hole week. The price per night per person would run $25-$40 depending on i f we fill every bed\, every night or not. In addition to fishing the Menom inee\, there is also the Peshtigo River nearby\, white water rafting\, and hiking. Check out the links below. Reservations would require a non-re fundable payment unless the whole trip is cancelled as the cabin has to be paid for in advance. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160828 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Abe Downs at Gander Mountain DTSTAMP:20160424T141537Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:747-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Abe Downs of Blackwater Fly Fishing will be giving a present ation for the ISA at the Gander Mountain store on Randall road in Geneva I l The presentation will begin at 2:00pm in the store's meeting room.\n \n http://www.blackwaterflyfishing.com/ DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160430 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage River float trip DTSTAMP:20160401T230153Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:746-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Lutz":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.co m DESCRIPTION:Due to Mother Nature\, the trip for April 16th was cancelled and moved to this new date.\n \nCome join us for he 1s float of 2016. \ n \nWe will meet at 7 am across the street on the southeast corner of Rt. 59 and Rt 52 (Jefferson St.) in \"The Crowd\" parking lot. We will set up our shuttle from there. The conditions are setting up to be perfect for the float. The more yaks the merrier so try to make it if you can. \n \n We will have to figure shuttles\n \nPlease let us know if you plan on att ending so we can get a head count\n \nWe hope to see you there DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160416 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare spin/baitscaster DTSTAMP:20160329T022854Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:745-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="eugene f collins":admin@illinoissmallmouthalli ance.com DESCRIPTION:Whalon lake\, Naperville\, Illinois \n8:00 am - noon ish\n 2 nd annual cast &\; compare. Bring your new gear\, your old gear\, \nfav orite gear. We can help you learn a baitcaster. Might be able to help\nwi th your cast. Nah. Just show up to talk gear. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160514 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR GM Meet DTSTAMP:20160215T141832Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:737-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:April 9 (Saturday) at 11:00am. (This could turn into a fishi ng outing depending on conditions)\nGander Mountain Meet - It’s time to stock up on some of the \nstuff you need like…. fishing license\, Water Usage Stamp\, Stink\nBait\, HA! See what fellow members are buying and us ing. Maybe plan \nto fish afterwards. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying at Orvis 4/28 6pm DTSTAMP:20160324T183337Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:744-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We'll tie at Orvis Yorktown on Thursday 4/28 start at 6pm. Z eph invited us. Come on out &\; well tie some smallie flies! DTSTART:20160429T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying at Orvis 3/31 6pm DTSTAMP:20160324T183038Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:743-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We'll tie at Orvis Yorktown on Thursday 3/31 start at 6pm. Z eph invited us &\; I will demo 2 of Austin's new patterns the Rockhoppe r &\; the Headstander. Come on out &\; we'll tie some smallie flies! \n \nJohn L DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160331 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spey casting lessons 10am Glenwood FP DTSTAMP:20160324T182731Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:742-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Free Introduction to Speycasting.\n \nDoug Taylor\, Sage Pr o Elite Member\, will be hosting these classes on the fourth Saturday of e very month starting on April 23rd at Glenwood Park on the Fox River in Bat avia. Start time 10.00 AM.\nIf you have a interest in learning to Speycas t or have bought a rod and just can't get on with it\, then this is for yo u.\nI will have a small number of Sage and Redingtons outfits for people t o borrow.\nNo registration required\; just show up with waders and your ow n Spey rod if you have one.\nAny questions\, contact me at speybloke@gmail .com\n \n \nThanks a lot\, Doug. DTSTART:20160423T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox River float trip DTSTAMP:20160310T030747Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:741-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Lutz":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.co m DESCRIPTION:Location to be determined as it gets closer DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160507 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:trout fishing for kids DTSTAMP:20160309T192908Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:739-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Dan Grigas of the DuPage Forest Preserve District has again asked for our help at the trout fishing for kids event. While it is not sm allmouth centered it does get kids outdoors and exposed to fishing.\n Tro ut Fishing for Kids\nLocation: Wood Dale Grove\nSaturday\, March 26\, 2016 \n8 a.m. – Noon Introduce your young anglers to trout fishing at this pr eseason special event that's just for them. Bait provided. Ages 15 and und er with an adult. Free. Registration not required. Questions? Call (630) 9 33-7668. DTSTART:20160326T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blowout tying 2/27 8am DTSTAMP:20160206T143552Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:732-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Lets get together to tie some flies for the blowout raffles. Forrest is hosting at the Presbyterian Church. The address of the church is:\n1976 US Highway 25\nOswego Illinois 60543.\nPlease note change of ad dress 2/22/16\n \nWe'll go from 8am to noon\, bring your own materials fo r the patterns you want to share. I'll have quite a bit to use too.\nPM wi th questions\nJohn L DTSTART:20160227T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR River Clean Up DTSTAMP:20160215T142150Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:738-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:April 23 (Saturday) at 8:00am\nRiver Clean Up - We’ll meet at the Cherry Valley Cafe for some grub\nand then head out to clean up t he banks of the Kishwaukee River. \nFloat or walk the shore line and of co urse a bit of smallmouth fishing. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160423 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR Yellow Sign Posting DTSTAMP:20160215T141455Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:736-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:March 26 (Saturday) at 8:00am.\nSign Posting - We’ll meet at L’Eden’s in New Milford. IL\n6030 11th Street (corner of HWY 251 a nd Blackhawk Rd)\nEat some morning chow and post some ISA Yellow sigs and\ nthen probably wet a line. Nice way to learn new fishing spots. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWR Breakfast Meet (BYOB) DTSTAMP:20160215T141116Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:735-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:March 12 (Saturday) at 9:00am.\nBreakfast Meet (BYOB) at the Cherry Valley Cafe.\n216 E. State Street in Cherry Valley\, IL.\n \nGood chance to discuss 2016 outing options. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160312 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbuggers Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20160212T232624Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:734-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We\"re going to be holding our second Central Illinois Small mouth Alliance Bassbugger fly tying event of the year on Sunday\, March 6t h. We will be tying one of my very favorite fish catchers that is quite v ersatile and works for multiple species. It's a simple tie and we'll be p roviding both the materials and instruction. Remember\, immediately after words several of us generally head to a nearby watering hole for a sandwic h before heading home. If you have any questions or ideas\, please feel f ree to contact me via PM here at the site.\n \nMarch 6th\, Sunday\, 1-4 PM \nBloomington\, IL\n \nFirestation # 2\n1911 Hamilton Rd\, Bloomington\, I L 61704 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Pizza Party DTSTAMP:20160209T154044Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:733-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:NORTHWEST REGION MEMBERS:\nSaturday February 27 (Saturday) a t 1:00 PM -\nPizza Party at Salamone’s Italian Restaurant and Bar\n103 S . Cherry Street\, Cherry Valley\, IL.\nCome out and spend an afternoon mee ting your fellow\nNW Region members. Pizza and pop is covered.\nRSVP on th e ISA website or at duckdodge62@yahoo.com\n \nhttp://illinoissmallmouthall iance.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=13225 DTSTART:20160227T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Hunting and Fishing Days DTSTAMP:20160130T020728Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:731-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:volunteer to help out for National Hunting and Fishing Days DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160926 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbuggers Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20160121T195822Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:730-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We\"re going to be holding our first central Illinois Smallm outh Alliance Bassbugger fly tying event of the new year on Sunday\, Janua ry 31st. There's no football playoff game on that day so consider coming out and joining us. Our own Jim Zoerb will be demonstrating how to tie a new fly which he claims to be a winner\, so you can take that to the bank\ , or at least cast it towards the bank anyway Remember\, immediately af terwords several of us generally head to a nearby watering hole for a sand wich before heading home. If you have any questions or ideas\, please fee l free to contact me via PM here at the site.\n \nJanuary 31st\, Sunday\, 1-4 PM\nBloomington\, IL\n \nFirestation # 2\n1911 Hamilton Rd\, Bloomingt on\, IL 61704\n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160131 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Streams Research Center tour DTSTAMP:20151104T235906Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:723-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:For those that missed the previous tour of Du Page County Fo rest Preserves' Urban Streams Research Center we will have another opportu nity this February. On Saturday\, February 6th at 10:00am Jessi De Martini will give the ISA a tour of the research facility located in the Blackwel l County Forest Preserve just off Butterfield road.\n \n https:/ /www.google.com/maps/dir/''/urban+stream+research+center/@41.806869\,-88.1 301955\,13z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x880eff4c6ed342fb:0x4f2bdf804db86 b1c!2m2!1d-88.1818834!2d41.8291507?hl=en DTSTART:20160206T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm at Dupge FF DTSTAMP:20160117T192839Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:728-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools &\; thread &\; tie along. We are usua lly tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSui te 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160414 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm at Dupge FF DTSTAMP:20160117T174751Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:726-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools &\; thread &\; tie along. We are usua lly tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSui te 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART:20160311T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm at Dupge FF DTSTAMP:20160117T192318Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:727-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools &\; thread &\; tie along. We are usua lly tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSui te 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART:20160212T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20151110T031752Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:724-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 4th the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance wi ll host our annual PIZZA PARTY at Pappa Pissaro's Pizza located at 63rd st reet and Cass avenue in Westmont il starting at 7:00pm\nBuy your own adult drinks and we'll buy the pizza.\n \n http://www.papapasser os.com/ DTSTART:20151205T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Early Show at Mayslake FPDDC DTSTAMP:20150920T104709Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:722-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:The Early Show – Sunday 11/8/15 10am – 5pm\nPresented by the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance &\; Dupage Rivers Fly Tyers\nCome to the 5th Early Show\, Chicago’s only all fly fishing &\; tying show!\n Sit with the area’s best fly tyers as they demonstrate their talents on a wide variety of fly patterns.\nKids will enjoy the free fly tying &\; entomology programs.\n \nShow Features:\n\n25+ Regional fly tyers – sit and watch them create a fly for the waters they fish.\n\n\nFederation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructors provide free casting lessons.\n\ n\nSpey casting demonstrations &\; help matching the line to rod.\n\n\n Regional fishing guides on hand to share tips &\; book trips.\n\n\nGues t speaker presentations all day long.\n\n\nVendors include area shops\, re ps\, pro tyers &\; guides all with great deals.\n\n\nSix club booths re ady to answer questions about their activities.\n\n\nDupage Forest Preserv e District booth to promote outdoor &\; youth programs.\n\n\nRaffle of donated flies &\; gear drawn at end of the show.\n\n\nFree Youth Fly Ty ing with all the materials and tools provided.\n\n\n \n \n \nAt the Dupa ge F.P. Mayslake Peabody Estate\, it was constructed by Francis Stuyvesan t Peabody during the American Gilded Age. \nExperience the splendor of its grounds and learn about fly fishing &\; tying inside the mansion at Th e Early Show.\n \n \n \n \nMark Your Calendar Now For The First Fly Sho w Of The Fall Season!\n \n Mayslake Peabody Estate\n1717 West 31st Stree t\nOakbrook\, IL. 60523\n \n Sunday 11/8/15\n10:00 am to 5:00 p m\nAdmission is $10.00 for adults - kids 12 and under are FREE.\n DTSTART:20151108T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm at Dupge FF DTSTAMP:20150920T104123Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:721-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools &\; thread &\; tie along. We are usua lly tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSui te 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART:20151211T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm at Dupge FF DTSTAMP:20150920T103949Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:720-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools &\; thread &\; tie along. We are usua lly tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSui te 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART:20151113T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm at Dupge FF DTSTAMP:20150920T103443Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:719-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Starting up the tying season. Bring your tools &\; threa d &\; tie along. We are usually tying by 6:30 &\; there is time to t ie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishin g Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSuite 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART:20151002T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days DTSTAMP:20150913T171854Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:716-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The ISA will once again be sponsoring the Kids Casting Area at the upcoming Northern Illinois Hunting &\; Fishing Days event to be held at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville on Saturday and Sunday\, Se ptember 26 and 27. The event hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.\n \nN IH&\;FD is a FREE\, family-oriented celebration of the great outdoors. There will be lots of activities such as canoeing\, dog training demonstr ations\, a bluegill stocked kids fishing pond\, a historical re-enactment camp\, BB gun target shooting\, fly fishing tying station and casting\, ar chery range\, shotgun clay target shooting\, a Hawg Trough filled with Fox River fish species\, silent auctions and much more. Food concessions are available during the event. There will be a Boy Scout breakfast kicking off each morning as well.\n \nThe ISA needs volunteers for the Kids Casti ng Area on both days of the event. Please consider spending a hour or two helping the ISA to foster the love of fishing and the great outdoors with the next generation of fishermen and fisherwomen. Bring the family and e njoy the rest of the day there beforehand or afterwards.\n \nSet up for t he ISA area will begin at 8 a.m. on each day. I would like to have at lea st four volunteers present in the casting area at all times during to the event to work with the kids and handle equipment malfunctions. Please rep ly to this posting with the day/time you are available to assist or with a ny questions you might have about the event.\n \nThank you for supporting the ISA in its efforts to promote the sport of fishing! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region breakfast DTSTAMP:20150913T234556Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:718-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will have our winter breakfast meeting at the Sunmist res taurant in Addison Il starting at 9:00am on Saturday\, January 16th 2016\ n \n http://www.yelp.com/biz/sunmist-restaurant-addison DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160116 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October meeting @ Thai Garden DTSTAMP:20150913T233518Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:717-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our annual casual dinner meeting at Tom Loo's Thai Garden re staurant. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm Wednesday\, October 21st\n \n http://www.thaigardenusa.com/ DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151021 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bob Long Jr DTSTAMP:20150829T171006Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:715-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Bob Long Jr will be the guest speaker for our Chicago Region September meeting. The meeting will be held at the Bolingbrook Bass Pro S hops store meeting room on Friday September 18th at 7:00pm. Bob is a very interesting and informative speaker on fishing in the midwest and one you really should not miss hearing. DTSTART:20150919T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare 8am - noon DTSTAMP:20150814T125601Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:714-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Cast &\; Compare 2015\nSaturday 9/12/15 - 8:00am to 12 no on \nGlenwood Forest Preserve \n1644 S. River St.\, Batavia\, IL. 60510 \n  \nBring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to others. T his is a great chance to try other rods on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out &\; learn!\n \nDupage Fly Fish ing\, Doug Taylor - Sage Pro Staff &\; spey instructor\, Mike Moline - Streamside Furled Leaders &\; Tenkara rods are in with more to come.\n  \nWe’ll also have a raffle of donated gear during lunch to cover expen ses.\nCome join us for this free event – stick around &\; we’ll gri ll &\; then go fish!\n \n \n \n \nJohn Loebach\nFly Fishing Directo r\, ISA\n630/251-5904 DTSTART:20150912T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox water willow planting 8am DTSTAMP:20150727T124453Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:713-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Part 2 - we had to delay the Fox planting but conditions are looking good. This Saturday Glenwood FP in Batavia\, 1000 plants lunch af terwards. If its not too hot fishing too after we're done. We need a good crew to make it go fast so let me know if you can come.\nThanks\,\n \nJoh n\n  DTSTART:20150801T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PICNIC DTSTAMP:20150721T164940Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:712-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our annual pot luck picnic will be held on Sunday this year for a change of pace. The location will remain the Glenwood forest preserv e picnic shelter as it has been in the past. Our own chef Spiz will do his famous beer can chicken along with hot dogs for those who would prefer. T he festivities will begin at 11:00am and continue until everyone has their fill\n \n https://plus.google.com/116383048622439201881/about?gl=us& \;hl=en DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20150706T171732Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:711-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Kishwaukee River Wade Outing: Saturday July 18\, 2015.\n \n Again we'll meet at Cherry Valley Cafe ( https://plus.google....out?gl=us& amp\;hl=en ) @ 7:30am.\nAfter breakfast and smallmouth talk\, we'll break into groups and fish both north and south branches of the Kish.\nNote: Don 't forget your CHUG-BUG!\nContact Terry Dodge for more info >\; http://i llinoissmall...hp?showuser=877\n \nCANCELLED due to high water. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150718 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox water willow planting POSTPONED DTSTAMP:20150706T030218Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:710-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We will plant 1000 water willows in the Fox at Glenwood park \, Batavia off RTE. 25 start at 8am. Bring waders &\; gloves lunch aft erwards.\nThis date cancelled due to high water- make up date is 8/1/15 DTSTART:20150711T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Apple River Wade DTSTAMP:20150317T163216Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:699-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:If you have never been to the Apple then now is the time.\nT he Apple is a very scenic and clear running stream that is a must for any Illinois smallmouth fisherman.\nThis is a skinny stream and RSVP is a must .\nContact Paul T. for meeting place and start time\, and to RSVP >\; ht tp://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?showuser=11\nor call Paul Trybul (815) 703-2651.\n \nCANCELLED\n \n \n \nA Kishwaukee Rive r Wade Outing has been scheduled in place of this event......\n \n\nKishw aukee River Wade Outing: Saturday July 18\, 2015.\n\n\n \nAgain we'll meet at Cherry Valley Cafe ( https://plus.google....out?gl=us&\;hl=en ) @ 7 :30am.\nAfter breakfast and smallmouth talk\, we'll break into groups and fish both north and south branches of the Kish.\nNote: Don't forget your C HUG-BUG!\nContact Terry Dodge for more info >\; http://illinoissmall...h p?showuser=877\n \n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150718 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage River Float\, Seil Rd Bridge Park\, Shorewood DTSTAMP:20150617T205541Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:709-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Meet at 6:30 am. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150725 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Wade DTSTAMP:20150317T162158Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:698-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Again we'll meet at Cherry Valley Cafe ( https://plus.google .com/108624718606602667345/about?gl=us&\;hl=en ) @ 7:30am.\nAfter break fast and smallmouth talk\, we'll break into groups and fish both north and south branches of the Kish.\nNote: Don't forget your CHUG-BUG!\nContact T erry Dodge for more info >\; http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/forum s/index.php?showuser=877\n \nCANCELED DUE TO HIGH WATERS DTSTART:20150627T133000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DuPage River Float DTSTAMP:20150617T204916Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:708-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Durham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n\n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & compare outing DTSTAMP:20150220T001431Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:694-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will have a combination cast and compare outing for the g uys that use spin and baitcasting hardware combined with a little fishing at Whalon Lake off of Royce roadin Naperville DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150620 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20150424T173824Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:707-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Last tying session for the season\, meet at my garage in Lom bard. Patrick H. will demo two flies:\n1. Articulated Slider\n2. Lo Fat Mi nnow\nBring your vice &\; tools &\; tie up some flies. Its time to b e on the water\, we can discuss summer events\, fishing plans &\; share your reports so far. Pm me if you need directions.\n \nJohn DTSTART:20150428T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STK Kids Fishing Day DTSTAMP:20150421T222134Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:706-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:The ISA will once again be hosting the Casting Field for the Sgt. Tommy's Kids Fishing Day at Herrick Lake in Wheaton.\nPlease RSVP if you are able to lend a hand!!\nmikeclifford2@gmail.com DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150718 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20150418T135736Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:705-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:The 18th Annual Bronzeback Blowout. More details to follow. DTSTART:20160305T210000Z DTEND:20160306T030000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:dupage river float - CANCELLED DTSTAMP:20150216T024958Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:688-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER\n \nSubject to river level and weather conditions\, we'll kick off the 2015 Chicagoland fishing season wi th a float trip on a lower stretch of the Dupe. Mark your calendars with m ore details on time and locations to follow. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150411 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm at Dupge FF DTSTAMP:20150403T155345Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:704-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Last outing at DFF for the season. Steve Spiz will demo some thing musky sized. We may tie the same afterwards in normal bass size - a 4\" deceiver maybe. Dicks topic on size of lures for this time of year has some great posts. Does (larger) size matter? Yes\, except when they want smaller. Need to tie &\; try a range to be prepared. DTSTART:20150410T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Meeting DTSTAMP:20150217T200746Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:692-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Dale Bowman\, the outdoor writer for the Chicago Sun Times w ill give a presentation on identifying some of our lesser known urban fish ing hot spots. The location for this meeting will be the meeting room of t he Bolingbrook Bass Pro Shops store at 2:00pm\n \n Ed Buric DTSTART:20150509T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dale Bowman DTSTAMP:20150402T155357Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:703-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Dale Bowman the outdoor columinist for the Chicago Sun Times will be the guest speaker at our May meeting. He will give a talk on our lesser known fishing urban opportunities in this area. Meet at the Bass Pr o Shops meeting room in the Bolingbrook store Saturday May 9th at 2:00pm\n  \n http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?stor eId=10151&\;catalogId=10051&\;langId=-1&\;appID=94&\;storeID=5 3&\;affcode_c=17kw8859992&\;SST=71dbd56a-8031-9ae9-9226-00007bdbb503 DTSTART:20150509T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Searching for Brutus Float-N-Wade DTSTAMP:20150324T141917Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:702-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:This is the time of year that the big boys and girls like to come out and play.\nStep up your game and join us here in the NW Region a s we search for\, Brutus\, the 20\" Kishwaukee River smallmouth.\nContact Terry Dodge for more info >\; http://illinoissmall...hp?showuser=877\n  \nP.S.\n \nB&\;G at the Cherry Valley Cafe @ 7:30am. >\; https://plu s.google.com/108624718606602667345/about?gl=us&\;hl=en\n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n  DTSTART:20150905T133000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Fly Wade DTSTAMP:20150324T141128Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:701-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:If you missed it the first time\, then this is your chance t o make it up.\nWe will meet at the Cherry Valley Cafe @ 7:30am. >\; http s://plus.google.com/108624718606602667345/about?gl=us&\;hl=en\nAfter br eakfast we will breakout our fly gear and enjoy a nice relaxing day of sma llies on a fly.\nSpin gear guys are always welcomed.\nContact Terry Dodge for more info >\; http://illinoissmall...hp?showuser=877\n \n \n \n  DTSTART:20150815T133000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deer Hair Basics with Cory @ Coren's 9am DTSTAMP:20150324T011656Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:700-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Cory Gale will conduct his class on deer hair spinning &\ ; stacking at Coren's Rod &\; Reel 6001 N. Nina Ave. Chicago\, Saturda y 3/28 from 9am to 1pm (or later). Bring GSP thread \, a hair stacker & \; packer if you have them. Eric will have tools in stock to sell &\; w e can share if you're a novice. Spinning\, packing &\; trimming bass bu gs as well as stacking deer hair will be covered. This is always fun - com e out &\; work on technique or try it if you haven't before. DTSTART:20150328T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA/Ken-Rock Fishing Extravaganza DTSTAMP:20150317T160230Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:696-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Join the members of the NW Region and other area groups and organizations as we present to the community \na small scale fishing show with focus on fly fishing our local waters for smallmouth bass.\nOur guest speaker for the day is ISA's own Joshua Glovinsky and our featured tyer w ill be ISA Executive Officer Rich McElligott.\nYou can find more informati on here >\; http://isakenrockfishing.blogspot.com/?zx=cfcf71c12ffb9909\n Or contact Terry Dodge here >\; http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/fo rums/index.php?showuser=877 DTSTART:20150328T160000Z DTEND:20150328T183000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Float DTSTAMP:20150317T161331Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:697-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:It's time to scratch that itch. We will meet at Cherry Valle y Cafe ( https://plus.google.com/108624718606602667345/about?gl=us&\;hl =en ) at 7:30am for\nsome breakfast eats and smallmouth talk. We will then put in at Cherry Valley's Baumann Park and float to the take out at Atwoo d Park in New Milford.\nThis is an all day float so pack a lunch if you wo uld like.\nFor more info contact Terry Dodge here >\; http://illinoissma llmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?showuser=877\n  DTSTART:20150502T133000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20150301T212150Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:695-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We will tie in my garage in Lombard. Contact me if you need directions.\n \nJohn L DTSTART:20150324T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20150218T024829Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:693-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 7\, 2015\n3:00 to 9:00 PM\nAmerican Legion Hall\n310 West Butterfield Road\, Elmhurst \nDinner\, speakers\, raffles\, silent auctions\n$30 per person\n \nhttp://www.illinoissmallmouthallianc e.net/html/blowout.php DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150307 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Abe Downs @ Famous Daves DTSTAMP:20150216T030639Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:690-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Abe Downs of Blackwater Fly Fishing www.blackwaterflyfishing .com will present on bass &\; musky fishing in central to northern Wisc onsin rivers. At the Famous Daves on Lake St. in Addison - 2pm. DTSTART:20150321T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20150216T025457Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:689-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Austin Adduci will demo his latest creation the Bottom Scrat cher. We need to finish by 8 pm but come even if a little late. There is t ime to tie at least 2 flies.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper B lvd.\nSuite 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563 DTSTART:20150313T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6:30pm Thai Gardens DTSTAMP:20150203T032505Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:687-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Tom Loo will host tying at his Thai Gardens Restaurant. He w ill demo the CF Muddler. Don't miss this one as Tom's flies a top notch &a mp\; the food's great. Come at 6:30 for appetizers\, tying at 7. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20150203T032316Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:686-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Alan Sherman will demo his latest creation the Bungi Fly. We need to finish by 8 pm but come even if a little late. There is time to t ie at least 2 flies.\nAt:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N. Naper Blvd.\nSu ite 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563\n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150212 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Breakfast Meeting DTSTAMP:20141201T025130Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:678-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This years Winter breakfast meeting will take place at the S unmist restaurant\, 501 East Lake street Addison Il 60101. We will meet at 9:00am for a casual breakfast and an informall discussion of all things s mallmouth related.\n \n http://www.yelp.com/biz/sunmist-res taurant-addison DTSTART:20150207T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Monday tying 6pm 1/19 DTSTAMP:20150118T020204Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:685-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We're meeting to tie in Oswego\, Mark Lutz will host for dir ections PM him or call C#630742-9016. Forrest will demo.\nJohn DTSTART:20150120T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:rescheduled tying at DFF Co. DTSTAMP:20150115T030011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:684-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We'll be tying Thursday at:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N . Naper Blvd Suite 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563\nwww.dupagefly.com\n \nRic h M. will demo\, bring your tools &\; tie along. We will tie here on th e 2nd Thursday evenings through April. We will still tie on 4th Mondays at different locations. DTSTART:20150116T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbuggers Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20150103T172525Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:682-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois BassBuggers Fly Tying Gathering\n \nJanuar y 25th Sunday 1 PM \n \nBloomington\, IL Fire station #2 \n1911 Hamilton Road\, Bloomington\, IL 61704\n \nBeginning fly tyers and non-ISA members are always welcome.\n \nAnd for those interested\, we often find a near by watering hole afterwards in order to grab a bite before heading home. \ n \n \n \nContact Rob G here at the ISA forums for further information DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbuggers Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20150103T172653Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:683-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois BassBuggers Fly Tying Gathering\n \nFebruar y 22nd Sunday 1 PM \n \nBloomington\, IL Fire station #2 \n1911 Hamilton Road\, Bloomington\, IL 61704\n \nBeginning fly tyers and non-ISA members are always welcome.\n \nAnd for those interested\, we often find a near by watering hole afterwards in order to grab a bite before heading home. \n \n \n \nContact Rob G here at the ISA forums for further information DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150222 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Thursday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20150102T022029Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:681-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We'll be tying Thursday at:\nDupage Fly Fishing Co.\n1512 N . Naper Blvd Suite 136\nNaperville\, Il. 60563\nwww.dupagefly.com\n \nRic h M. will demo\, bring your tools &\; tie along. We will tie here on th e 2nd Thursday evenings through April. We will still tie on 4th Mondays at different locations. DTSTART:20150109T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tinley Park Fishing and Outdoor Show DTSTAMP:20141207T163923Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:680-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Come see us at the Tinley Park Fishing and Outdoor Show\, Fe b 7 &\; 8 at the Tinley Park High School\, 6111 175th Street\, Tinley P ark\, IL DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150209 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicagoland Fishing\, Travel & Outdoor Expo & Outdoor Expo DTSTAMP:20141207T162247Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:679-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:The Sportfishing Spectacular returns to Schaumburg\, IL - Th e Chicagoland market's most complete fishing event.\n \n \nWhether looki ng to improve your fishing knowledge through seminars with top-notch local and national fishing professionals\, catch up with all your fishing buddi es\, buy the newest equipment\, book a trip of a lifetime\, or to buy a ne w fishing boat\, it's all available January 29 - February 1\, 2015 in Scha umburg\, IL.\n \nFeaturing over 100 travel related exhibitors (including guides\, lodges\, resorts and regional promotion agencies)\, most of the m ajor fishing tackle manufacturers\, local fishing retailers\, and almost 1 00 fishing boats\, you can see it\, learn about it\, touch it\, and buy it at \"The Sportfishing Spectacular\" in Schaumburg. \n \nCovering all spe cies through most techniques\, fly fishing to conventional\, you can atten d seminars with expert instructors and nationally recognized pro fishing c elebrities\, learn to fly cast\, and talk with some of the best guides and outfitters from around the globe. Break up your winter and start prepari ng to catch the big one......\n \nThe 3rd annual Chicagoland Fishing\, Tr avel &\; Outdoor Expo in Schaumburg\, IL will continue its growth emerg ing as the only worthwhile fishing event to attend in 2015! Mark your ca lendars now!\n \nSee us in booth 904\n \nhttp://sportshows.com/chicago/ind ex.html\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150202 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying at Cory's 9am - noon DTSTAMP:20141114T042254Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:677-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Come help us tie a few of your choice &\; enjoy the holid ay spirit. PM John L. if you need address or directions. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20141102T225816Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:676-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our annual Chicago region PIZZA PARTY is to be again held at Pappa Passero's Pizza at 7:00pm on December 5th 2014. Pappa Passero's Piz za is located at 6326 S Cass Avenue in Westmont Il.\n \n http://www.papa passeros.com/ DTSTART:20141206T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20141010T015438Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:675-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Tying resumes in my garage in Lombard 6 pm 10/27. Check bass bugger forum for more info or pm me.\n \nJohn L. DTSTART:20141028T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Show 11/9/14 10am - 5pm DTSTAMP:20140928T084916Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:674-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:The Early Show – Sunday 11/9/14 10am – 5pm\nPresented by the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance &\; Dupage Rivers Fly Tyers\nCome to the 4th Early Show\, Chicago’s only all fly fishing &\; tying show!\n Sit with the area’s best fly tyers as they demonstrate their talents on a wide variety of fly patterns.\nKids will enjoy the free fly tying &\; entomology programs.\n \nShow Features:\n\n25+ Regional fly tyers – sit and watch them create a fly for the waters they fish.\n\n\nFederation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructors provide free casting lessons.\n\ n\nSpey casting demonstrations &\; help matching the line to rod.\n\n\n Regional fishing guides on hand to share tips &\; book trips.\n\n\nGues t speaker presentations all day long.\n\n\nVendors include area shops\, re ps\, pro tyers &\; guides all with great deals.\n\n\nSix club booths re ady to answer questions about their activities.\n\n\nDupage Forest Preserv e District booth to promote outdoor &\; youth programs.\n\n\nRaffle of donated flies &\; gear drawn at end of the show.\n\n\nFree Youth Fly Ty ing with all the materials and tools provided.\n\n\n \nGuest Speakers:\n\n Brad Bohen – Musky Country Outfitters\, Wisconsin River Musky on the fly .\n\n\nSteve Martinez – Indigo Guide Service\, Pere Marquette salmon\, s teelhead &\; trout.\n\n\nCraig Reindeau – Off the Deep Edge\, Atlanta guide &\; fly designer with Rainey’s flies\n\n\nArt “Doc” Mazz ier – Aquatic Entomology\n\n\n \nAt the Dupage F.P. Mayslake Peabody E state\, it was constructed by Francis Stuyvesant Peabody during the Americ an Gilded Age. \nExperience the splendor of its grounds and learn about fl y fishing &\; tying inside the mansion at The Early Show.\n \n \nMark Your Calendar Now For The First Fly Show Of The Fall Season!\n \n Maysla ke Peabody Estate\n1717 West 31st Street\nOakbrook\, IL. 60523\n \n Sunday 11/9/14\n10:00 am to 5:00 pm\nAdmission is $10.00 for adults - kids 12 and under are FREE.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141109 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dinner Meeting DTSTAMP:20140927T022649Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:673-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Chicago Region dinner meeting at Tom Loos Thai Garden restau rant in Shaumburg\n \n http://www.thaigardenusa.com/ DTSTART:20141016T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hunting and Fishing Days DTSTAMP:20140905T032443Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:672-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We are again asking all of our members to come on out and gi ve a little time to this worthwhile event.Even just a few hours will help out greatly and you will find it personally rewarding.\n \n http://www.n ihfd.org/ DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140929 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region/Chicago Region Breakfast Picnic Open DTSTAMP:20140325T131301Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:662-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:We are going to try this again.\n \n(the location that is i n the Bronzeback Magazine has been changed to the location posted here. Sa me park\, other side of river)\n \n \nSeptember 6 - NW/Chic Region Break fast Picnic (host Terry &\; Ed)\nSearching For Brutus Kick-off party. \ n \nThis is a NW Region and Chicago Region event. We will meet at Sleepy H ollow shelter house on the east side of Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve\, 6303 Mulford Rd.\,\nCherry Valley\, IL. 61016.\n Breakfast will be served at 9am. with fishing to follow. \nStrap on your feed bag and come on out. \n \nThis event will be an \"Open\"\, meaning.... wade\, float or shore f ish\, how ever you want to do it\, and what river levels will allow.\n \n This is an RSVP event.\nRSVP deadline is Sept. 3rd.\nPlease contact Terry Dodge or Ed B \nhttp://wcfpd.org/preserves/kishwaukee-river/\n \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140906 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20140806T023918Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:671-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Cast &\; Compare 2014\nSaturday 9/13/14 - 8:30am to 12 no on \nGlenwood Forest Preserve \n1644 S. River St.\, Batavia\, IL. 60510 \n  \nBring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to others. T his is a great chance to try other rods on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out &\; learn!\n \nAlthough I’m still working with the shops we will have new rods to test.\n \nWe’ll a lso have a raffle of donated gear during lunch to cover expenses.\nCome jo in us for this free event – stick around &\; we’ll grill &\; the n go fishi\n \n \n \n \nJohn Loebach\nFly Fishing Director\, ISA\n630/ 251-5904 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140913 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Water Willow planting 7/19 8 AM start DTSTAMP:20140623T135055Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:670-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We will plant 1000 water willows in the Batavia pool\, same location as last year Batavia VFW. Start at 8am we'll finish 11 or 12 lun ch off the grill will be provided. Check events forum for details. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Water Willow planting 6/28 postponed to 7/19 DTSTAMP:20140605T025926Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:668-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We will plant 1000 water willows in the Batavia pool\, same location as last year Batavia VFW. Start at 8am we'll finish 11 or 12 lun ch off the grill will be provided. Rain date 7/19. Check events forum for details. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140628 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pot Luck Picnic DTSTAMP:20140618T030114Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:669-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our annual pot luck picnic will again be held at the Glenwoo d Forest Preserve picnic shelter in Batavia.Come on out early and do a lit tle fishing in the Fox river and then we will begin the picnic festivities around 10:00am.\n So come on out\,bring something to add to our feast and just have a good ol' time with your fellow members\n \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140802 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox River Float 6/21 8am DTSTAMP:20140605T025329Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:667-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Eugene Collins hosts a day float on the middle Fox. Meet at the skate park lot by Clark Island in Batavia at 8am. From there a float t o Les Ahrends or on to the North Aurora dam take out by the police station will allow for a medium or long float with good scenery &\; fishing. C heck the events forum for final details pending water levels. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140621 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sgt. Tommy's Kids- HELP NEEDED!! DTSTAMP:20140530T212738Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:666-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:Only 2 more weeks!\nSaturday\, June 14 at 8:00am for Set-Up\ nHerrick Lake County Forest Preserve in Wheaton\, Illinois\nThe BIGGEST Ki ds Fishing Day yet\, as we are expecting around 300 participants this year .\nPLEASE let me know with a reply or message if you can help us with the Casting Field once again.\nWE NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER THIS YEAR!\nEmail if you need to: mikeclifford2@gmail.com\nCell phone: 773-771-9042 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140614 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FLOAT YOUR BOAT 2014 DTSTAMP:20140528T183036Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:665-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The FLOAT YOUR BOAT event this year will again be held at Je richo lake in Aurora.Jericho lake has proven to be a very suitable venue f or us and also provided some very nice fishing to boot.Rocktown Adventures will join us this year and will provide a number of watercraft for us to examine and test paddle.If you are at all interested in canoe or kayak fis hing be sure to attend this outing.\n \n DTSTART:20140712T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region outing Three Oaks DTSTAMP:20140408T225519Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:664-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION: Three Oaks outing in Crystal Lake\nWe have reserved the Picnic Grove Pavilion at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake for Ma y 10 from 9 am to 5 pm. The city has agreed to waive the fishing and boat rental fee for the ISA outing but all vehicles entering facility will ha ve to pay a $5 parking fee. We can cook and eat at the Pavilion and there is also a Culvers restaurant on site. I realize this is on the mothers da y weekend but it is on Saturday so hopefully that wont deter too many from coming.\n \n Three Oaks Recreation Area\n\n \nRte. 14 &\; Main St. \nCrystal Lake\, IL 60014 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140510 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:B.Y.O.B. River Clean Sweep DTSTAMP:20140325T124500Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:658-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:June 14 - B.Y.O.B. Kishwaukee River Sweep. (host Tim)\n \nB .Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Boat) Kishwaukee River Sweep on Saturday\, June 14 \, 2014 we will be doing a river sweep on the Kishwaukee River from Cherry Valley to Kishwaukee Forest Preserve. Bring your kayak\, canoe\, or water craft of choice. This is the most heavily trafficked stretch of the river. Be sure to bring some gloves.\nBottles of water and garbage bags will be provided. We will meet for breakfast at the Cherry Valley Café at 7:00 am . \n \nBring your camera\, Mike Clifford needs pics.\n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140614 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: Autumn on the Kish Float (Spouse) DTSTAMP:20140325T132407Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:663-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:September 27 - Autumn on the Kish Float. (Cherry Valley to K ish F.P.) (host Terry)\nSpouse appreciation day.\nThat's right. Your spous e has put up with all your fishing crap throughout the year so now it's ti me to show your appreciation. \nWith the Fall colors beginning to take ove r\, a float down the Kishwaukee River this time of year is just about the best way to say thanks.\nWe will meet at the Ojeda's Steakhouse &\; Bar at 8am. for some morning eats. \nWe will then put-in at Baumann Park in C herry Valley and float to Kishwaukee River F.P. \n \nOjeda's Steakhouse &\; Bar\n(https://www.facebook...493003977481397) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: Get Outdoors Winnebago DTSTAMP:20140325T125807Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:660-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:July 26 - WCFPD \"Get Outdoors\" Program (host Terry)\nThe I SA NW Region has been asked by Winnebago county Forest Preserve District ( WCFPD) to\nconduct an educational family fishing clinic for a WCFPD summer program.\nOf course we accepted the challenge.\nMore info to come as I ge t it. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140726 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Float Trip DTSTAMP:20140113T051717Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:651-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 31 at 8am. (host Terry)\n \nFloat Outing\nWe' ll start with breakfast at 8am. sharp at Cherry Valley Cafe\, 216 E State St. Cherry Valley\, IL. \nAfter breakfast we'll hit the Kishwaukee River from Belvidere to Cherry Valley.\nThis is an all day float so you might w ant to pack a lunch or bring something to snack on.\n In the past we have had problems with the water levels this time of year. Keep an eye on the F orums.\nContact Terry for more info.\nhttp://illinoissmallmouthalliance.ne t/forums/index.php?showuser=877 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140531 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: Apple River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20140325T125157Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:659-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Apple River Fishing Outing (host Paul T)\nSaturday\, July 19 @ apple River Canyon State Park - Paul will host a wade-fishing outing. Due to the size of the water this will be\nan RSVP trip. We typically brea k up into groups of 4 or less and explore different areas. this driftless area of Illinois offers\nunique terrain and beauty. Watch the Forums or co ntact Paul for a starting time and/or meeting place.\nContact Paul Trybul (815) 703-2651 to RSVP. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: Kishwaukee River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20140325T130742Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:661-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION: Saturday\, August 9 - Kishwaukee River Wade Outing. (host T erry)\n We will meet at Ojeda's in New Milford\, IL. at 8am. for some sman cy-fancy\, good food breakfast. \nThis is normally a very popular outing\, so we will break into how ever many groups \nwe may need and hit the nort h\, south and main branches of the Kishwaukee River.\n \nOjeda's Steakhous e &\; Bar\n (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ojedas-Steak-House-Bar/4930 03977481397) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Meeting DTSTAMP:20140217T184345Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:655-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 5 @ 3 PM\nGander Mountain\, Geneva\nMeeting Room\n \nGuide Abe Downs of Blackwater Fly Fishing will be our guest spe aker. Abe guides fly\, spin and baitcast anglers for smallmouth and muskie on the Wisconsin River near the Stevens Point area. Come out for some muc h needed smallmouth bass talk and camaraderie.\n \nBlackwater Fly Fishing \nhttp://www.blackwaterflyfishing.com\n \nEvent Location\nhttp://www.gand ermountain.com/modperl/storelocator.cgi?r=storeDetails&\;storeID=284 DTSTART:20140405T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois BassBuggers Fly Tying Gathering DTSTAMP:20140221T033000Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:656-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n2014 Central Illinois Fly Tyers Schedule of Events \n \ nNOW IN OUR 5TH YEAR OF FLY TYING SESSIONS !\n Central Illinois BassBugger s Fly Tying Gathering\,\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nDUE TO THE COLDER TE MPS\, WE WILL HOLD OFF ON THE \"CAST AND COMPARE\" FOR ANOTHER DAY BUT WE WILL BE MEETING AS USUAL FOR OUR FLY TYING \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n March 23rd Sunday 1 PM - 4 PM \n\n\n \n\nBloomington\, IL Fire Station #2\n\n\n \n\n1911 Hamilton Rd\, Bloomington\, IL 61704\n\n\ n \n \n \nWe will also be tying some of our favorite flies for both small mouth bass and smaller panfish\, (and you might even see a fly or two that will tempt coldwater fish as well)\n \n \nYou do not have to be a member of the ISA to attend these gatherings and beginners are welcome. \nAfterw ards we will often find a nearby watering hole in order to grab a quick bi te.\n \nContact Rob G here at the ISA forums for further information DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140323 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jig Tying Party DTSTAMP:20140113T184322Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:653-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Rich McElligott will conduct a how to workshop on the secret s of tying your own customized jigs.We will meet at 2:30pm on Saturday Ma rch 29th.All tools and materials will be supplied just come on out and hav e a good time along with some good pizza while you learn to tie your own j igs\n \nThe location is to be Pappa Passero's Pizza at 63rd street and Ca ss avenue in Westmont Il. DTSTART:20140329T203000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region meeting DTSTAMP:20140111T214128Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:644-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:An evening with Austin \n For the month of March we will h ave an informal luncheon meeting and conversation with area guide Austin A dduci of http://www.grabyourflycharters.com/.\n This meeting will be held beginning at 3:00pm at the Famous Dave's 704 Janes avenue Bolingbrook IL. which is right across Janes ave.from the Bass Pro Shops store.Dinner and d rinks will of course be your own responsibility\,\n \nhttp://www.famousda ves.com/bolingbrook DTSTART:20140316T003000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deer Hair Basics w Cory Gale DTSTAMP:20140227T181659Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:657-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Cory will do his deer hair class on Saturday 3/22/14 at 10am at:\nCoren's Rod &\; Reel\n6001 N. Nina Ave.\nChicago\, IL. 60631\n \ nCory will demo &\; work with the tyers on technique to spin &\; sta ck deer hair. Bring your vice\, a good bobbin &\; Gel spun thread. Eric will have tools &\; material for sale too. Materials provided for clas s. Open to beginners but all can benefit from the practice. We'll order in lunch for those who want it.\n \nJohn L DTSTART:20140322T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Fly Swapper DTSTAMP:20140113T050523Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:649-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Fly Swapper.\n \nDo you have an over abundance of a certain type of material you like to tie with?\nBring your extras and make a swap deal with other ISA members. \nBring your vise along also for some fly tyi ng if you would like.\nSaturday February 8th @ 1pm.\nRKFD Gander Mountain\ , 3068 McFarland Road.\n \nContact Terry Dodge for more info\nhttp://illin oissmallmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?showuser=877\n \nCANCELLED\n  \nMoved to March 8\, Bassbugger Wannabes meet. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140208 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois BassBuggers Fly Tying Gathering DTSTAMP:20140127T033328Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:654-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nNOW IN OUR 5TH YEAR OF FLY TYING SESSIONS !\n\n\n\n \n Central Illinois BassBuggers Fly Tying Gathering\n \nFebruary 16th\, Sunda y 1 PM - 4 PM\n \nBloomington\, IL\n \nFire Station #2 \n \n1911 Hamilton Rd\, Bloomington\, IL 61704\n \nBeginners and non-members are welcome.\n Contact Rob G here at the ISA forums for further information \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140216 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbuggers Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20131122T185752Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:639-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:BEGINNING OUR 5TH YEAR OF FLY TYING SESSIONS !\n\n \nCentra l Illinois BassBuggers Fly Tying Gathering\n \nJanuary 26th\, Sunday 1 PM - 4 PM\nBloomington\, IL\n \nFire Station #2 \n \n1911 Hamilton Rd\, Blo omington\, IL 61704\n \nWe will be tying several new smallmouth patterns along with some old favorite top water patterns as well. Beginners and no n-members are welcome.\nContact Rob G here at the ISA forums for further i nformation \n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140126 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Ken-Rock Seminar DTSTAMP:20140113T051107Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:650-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:On Saturday April 12\, 2014\, @ 11am. the NW Region will be conducting an open to the public smallmouth fishing seminar at Ken-Rock Co mmunity Center in\nRockford IL.\n \n(click for info)\nhttp://isakenrockfi shing.blogspot.com DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140412 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region: There's a Fly in my Biscuits & Gravy DTSTAMP:20131214T210519Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:642-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:There's a Fly in my Biscuits &\; Gravy\n \n \nClick her e for info....\nhttp://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?sho wtopic=11396 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region BassBugger Wannabes DTSTAMP:20140113T052209Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:652-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 8 at 9am\n \nFly Tying - NW Region BassBugg er Wannabes \nWe will meet at the Hearth Rock Cafe\, 1100 11th St. Rockfor d\, IL. \n for some breakfast and fly tying. (BYOB)\nContact Terry for mor e info...\nhttp://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?showuser =877 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140308 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 4/28/14 DTSTAMP:20140112T022723Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:648-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Chi region Bassbugger tying features ? tying. Meeting at Joh n L's garage in Lombard at 6pm\, tying to start by 6:30. Bring your tools &\; tie along or just come by. PM me if you need directions.\n \nJohn L DTSTART:20140429T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 3/24/14 DTSTAMP:20140112T022542Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:647-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Chi region Bassbugger tying features ? tying. Meeting at Joh n L's garage in Lombard at 6pm\, tying to start by 6:30. Bring your tools &\; tie along or just come by. PM me if you need directions.\n \nJohn L DTSTART:20140325T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 2/24/14 DTSTAMP:20140112T022342Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:646-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Chi region Bassbugger tying features member demo's tying. Me eting at John L's garage in Lombard at 6pm\, tying to start by 6:30. Bring your tools &\; tie along or just come by. PM me if you need directions .\n \nJohn L DTSTART:20140225T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 1/27/14 DTSTAMP:20140112T013223Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:645-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Tom Loo will tie his craft hair muddler series at his restau rant Thai Gardens on Monday 1/27/14. I'll let Tom fill in the details - le ts gather on his night off &\; we will learn what he's using to catch t hose big Fox river smallies. Thanks\, Tom. DTSTART:20140128T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20140105T205746Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:643-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Illinois Smallmouth Alliance is having our annual fundraiser \, The Bronzeback Blowout on Saturday\, March 1 at the American Legion Hal l in Elmhurst\, IL. This year\, our guest speaker is Dan Basore who in ad dition to being one of the premier antique lure experts\, he was also one of the original B.A.S.S. members and was recruited by Ray Scott to fish so me of the first professional tournaments. He is going to tell stories abou t those early days on the tournament trail and fishing with the legends of the sport. Also Denny Sands will be speaking about Lake Shabbona. In addi tion to the guest speakers\, we'll have lots of raffle prizes that can be won for just a $1 ticket\, dozens of silent auction prizes like guided tri ps\, week long vacations\, and smallmouth artwork. Dinner is included alon g with a couple of other surprises.\n Everybody needs a cure for cabin f ever and this is it. Spend an evening with a couple of hundred other small mouth fanatics all for the bargain price of $30. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Click on this link and it will take you to the place to buy y our ticket. \nhttp://illinoissmall...tml/blowout.php DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140301 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region - JONN GRAHAM DTSTAMP:20131206T174118Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:641-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Tie at Cory's 9-1pm DTSTAMP:20131204T050157Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:640-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Come help us tie a few of your choice &\; enjoy the holid ay spirit. PM John L. if you need address or directions. DTSTART:20131214T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday tieing 11/18/13 6pm DTSTAMP:20131115T035119Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:638-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We will tie on the 3rd Monday this month to stay clear of Th anksgiving. My garage in Lombard - with the short notice I will demo John Barr's Bouface a simple yet effective leech pattern. Barr also created the Slumpbuster which we can try also. These are flies that produce on those days when the usual patterns fail. Ask Ed B about the Bouface\, he likes i t too. Need directions pm me.\n \nJohn L DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region meeting DTSTAMP:20130720T230645Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:629-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This month our first off season meeting will be held at Tom Loo's Thai Garden restaurant 225 W. Golf rd. Schaumburg Il 60195.Our meeti ng there last year was so successful that we had many requests to do it ag ain.The meeting will be held on Wednesday\, October 23rd at 7:00pm.You wil l of course be responsible for your own dinner. DTSTART:20131024T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20131009T015000Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:637-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:December will see our 4th annual PIZZA PARTY.This years part y will again be held at Pappa Passero's Pizza located at 63rd and Cass ave . in Westmont Il.BYOB (buy your own booze) DTSTART:20131207T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Breakfast Meeting DTSTAMP:20131009T014636Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:636-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:For February we will continue our tradition of a hearty Wint er breakfast while overlooking the beautiful Fox river.We will again meet at Harners Bakery and Restaurant 10 W. State st. North Aurora Il 60542 at 9:00am.This is again BYOB (buy your own breakfast) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140215 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sylvania wilderness symposium DTSTAMP:20131009T014315Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:635-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION: For January I will give an informational presentation on th e Sylvania Wilderness.We will cover everything from reservations thru camp ing and of course fishing.I will also answer any questions anyone may have about smallmouth fishing in Door County Wi.This will be held at the Famou s Daves BBQ 1631 W. Lake st. Addison Il 60101.This will also be BYOB (buy your own BBQ). DTSTART:20140118T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday Fly Tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20121004T094117Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:592-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Monthly tying starts on 10/28 - 6pm\,at my garage in Lombard . Planning for the winter events &\; meetings as well - please come if you can. Post or pm me if you need directions. Bring your tools &\; we' ll tie. Rich plans to tie a shad pattern. Post or pm me if you need direct ions. DTSTART:20131029T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual East Central Lower Vermilion River outing DTSTAMP:20130912T161120Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:632-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:September 22nd\, Sunday Central Illinois Outing on the Lowe r Vermilion River system.\n \nWe will be fishing the Middlefork\, the Salt fork\, and possibly the Northfork branches of the lower Vermilion River sy stem. Wading will be available and I will be more than happy to run a shu ttle for those that are wanting to canoe or kayak. I should be able to gi ve you more information as to water depth as the date draws nearer.\n \nWe will be meeting at the Pit Stop restaurant\, 500 N Oakwood Rd. Oakwood\, IL. on the south side of Interstate 74\, exit\, #206 at 8:30 AM.\nIf you have any further questions\, please feel free to contact me by PM\n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130922 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Float Fishing Outing DTSTAMP:20130506T174158Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:625-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Kishwaukee River Float Fishing Outing\nSaturday\, September 28 - Terry Dodge will host a float down the beautiful Kishwaukee River. Th is will be\nan all day outing so pack a lunch. More info to come in the ne xt issue of the Bronzeback Bulletin. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare DTSTAMP:20130821T030737Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:630-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION: \nCast &\; Compare 2013\nSaturday 9/14/13 - 8:30am to 1 2 noon \nGlenwood Forest Preserve \n1644 S. River St.\, Batavia\, IL. 6051 0 \n \nBring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to other s. This is a great chance to try other rods on the water to see what you l ike. If you are new to fly fishing come out &\; learn!\nThis fall we ha ve new products from Sage &\; Reddington. Doug Taylor Sage pro staff wi ll be on hand with 10 or more outfits including switch &\; spey rods. D oug is an accomplished 2 hand caster &\; will offer casting tips.\n \n I will have at least four seven weight lines to test - Airflo Plus 40\, Ri o Clouser\, Scientific Anglers Mastery Magnum &\; Cortland Classic. Bri ng your 7 wt. rod or try them on Echo Edge 84 &\; St. Croix Bank Robber .\n \nAlthough I’m still working with the shops expect to see gear from Cabela’s\, LL Bean\, Orvis\, Echo\, TFO &\; more.\n \nWe’ll also have a raffle of donated gear during lunch to cover expenses.\nCome join u s for this free event – stick around &\; we’ll grill &\; then go fishi\n \n \n \n \nJohn Loebach\nFly Fishing Director\, ISA\n630/251- 5904 DTSTART:20130914T143000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Show 11/2/13 8:00 to 5pm DTSTAMP:20130821T031041Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:631-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:The Early Show \nSaturday 11/2/13 8:00am to 5:00pm\nVFW post 1197\n645 River St. Batavia\, IL. 60510\n \nJoin the ISA Bassbuggers as we host the 3rd annual fly show with vendors\, 25 + regional tiers\, guide s\, speakers &\; casting instruction on the water.\nProduced with the c ooperation &\; support of DRIFT – Dupage Rivers Fly Tiers.\nMark your calendar now for the first fishing show of the season.\nMore details comi ng.\n \nAdmission $10.00 kids under 10 free.\n \nJohn Loebach\nFly Fish ing Director\, ISA\n630/251-5904 DTSTART:20131102T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Vermillion River-Pontiac DTSTAMP:20130414T155337Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:618-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Always a great time on the Vermillion. Lots of fish to be ca ught. My favorite place for numbers of fish. Contact Dana Lee for details. We will meet at the Wendy's off 55 and 116 @ 8 AM. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130720 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region picnic DTSTAMP:20130626T010441Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:628-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our 2nd annual Summer picnic:\n The picnic shelter at Glenwo od forest preserve will again be the location for our now annual summer pi cnic.Our own chef Spiz is planning a surprise main course and we will all bring along something to add for a pot luck picnic feast.Our pot luck picn ic feast from last year will be hard to surpass but I believe we can do it this year.\nThe festivities will begin at 10:00am and those that wish to fish the Fox before hand can show up earlier.\n \nGlenwood forest preserv e:\n \nhttp://www.kaneforest.com/ForestPreserveView.aspx?ID=24\n \n \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130810 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:float your boat DTSTAMP:20130619T215029Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:627-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Paddle and trail is again joining with us for this year's fl oat your boat event.There will be a wide selection of kayaks and canoes to paddle and compare.\nShould you be wondering what kayak fishing is all ab out or if you are wondering how your boat compares to the latest offerings this is the opportunity for you to find out.\nTo top it all off Jericho l ake has some pretty decent fishing\,\n Jericho lake park:\nhttp://www.mapq uest.com/places/jericho-lake-park-aurora-il-265713252\n \n \n DTSTART:20130713T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Float-N-Clean DTSTAMP:20130506T173219Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:621-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Kishwaukee River Float-N-Clean\nSaturday\, May 18 - It's tim e for some Spring cleaning. Terry will be floating his garbage barge down the north branch of the Kishwaukee River.\nWhat's a \"garbage barge\" you ask? Come out to Baumann Park in Cherry Valley @ 1pm and find out for your self. And bring a camera because\nMike Clifford needs pics.\n \nCancelled \n \nThis came to me in a dream....\n \n \n \nBeing unable to sleep afte r such a dream\, I began to decode the message and this is what I came up with\;\n \n It seems a little early to do a trash run. We just had majo r high water\, so most of the trash is in the Mississippi by now. Also \, we haven't had any tubers yet\, and that's the source of most of the trash . I think the most effective trash runs would be after things heat up\, pa rticular after a major holiday like Memorial Day or the Fourth. Plus\, th ere's the Chicago Region outing on the same day.\n \n \nI am going to resc hedule this event for a later date. Sorry.\nGoing by the words of the deco ded message and the very little interest shown in this event\, I just feel rescheduling\nwould be the best way to go and will also make for better p ictures for Mike Clifford.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee River Wade Outing DTSTAMP:20130506T173926Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:624-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Kishwaukee River Wade Outing\nSaturday\, August 24 @ Kishwau kee River - We will meet at 8am. in the Cherry Valley Cafe in Cherry Valle y for some good breakfast\nand smallmouth talk. After breakfast we'll spli t into groups and wade-fish the river (both north and south branches) via the many\nforest preserves in the area. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Apple River Fishing Outing DTSTAMP:20130506T173550Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:623-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Apple River Fishing Outing\nSaturday\, July 13 @ apple River Canyon State Park - Paul will host a wade-fishing outing. Due to the siz e of the water this will be\nan RSVP trip. We typically break up into grou ps of 4 or less and explore different areas. this driftless area of Illino is offers\nunique terrain and beauty. Contact Paul Trybul (815) 703-2651 t o RSVP. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130713 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FOTKR Love Your River Day DTSTAMP:20130506T173448Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:622-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Love Your River Day (FOTKR)\nSaturday\, June 8 - Friends Of The Kishwaukee River (FOTKR) will be holding their second annual \"Love Yo ur River Day\" at\nEspenscheid F.P. in Winnebago County. The ISA NW Region will participate and help out with this event. Watch the Forums for \nmor e info as it becomes available. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130608 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region/Chicago Region Breakfast Picnic Open DTSTAMP:20130109T143549Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:603-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\n\n \n \nRiver water levels. (http://weather.hamwe...auge/ PRYI2.html)\n \nMaps of the Kishwaukee River that show all parks and acce ss areas will be available.\nSee the shelter house @ http://www.wcfpd.org. ..khawk-springs/#\n \n--------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------\n---------------------- -------------------------------------------------------ATTENTION---------- -----------------------------------------------\nApril 19\, 2013 \n \nCan celed.\n \n \nDue to very high water conditions it has been decided to c ancel the breakfast picnic scheduled for April 27.\nThe Kishwaukee River w ater level will remain at an unsafe level through and beyond April 27.\nWe are discussing rescheduling at a later date.\n \nSorry.\n \nTerry Dodge DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130427 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sgt. Tommy's Kids Fishing Day DTSTAMP:20130418T193717Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:620-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:Our annual Kid's Casting Clinic at Herrick Lake in Wheaton.\ nWe need volunteers!! Please contact Mike Clifford to confirm your partici pation:\nmikeclifford2@gmail.com DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Mackinaw River DTSTAMP:20130414T155440Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:619-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will meet at 7:30 AM for breakfast at Busy Corner in Good field. After some grub\, we will head out to different sections of the riv er. Contact Dana Lee for details. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Kankakee River DTSTAMP:20130414T155225Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:617-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Everyone will meet up at the state park concession stand at 8:00am and we will spread out on the river from there. May even be a Norm sighting at this one! Contact Dana Lee for details. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Water Willow Planting - Fox River Batavia Pool DTSTAMP:20130411T173304Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:615-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="TimU":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:On Saturday July 6th we will once again be doing our annual water willow planting on the Fox River. This year we will be planting an a rea in Batavia\, we will meet at 8am at the Glenwood Forest Preserve (1644 S. River St.\, Batavia). We will plant several areas and should finish up in time to grill up some lunch and hopefully get a bit of fishing in. Thi s is a great chance to give back to the river and provide better habitat f or our beloved smallmouth! Stay tuned to the website or contact Tim U @ Timmay723@gmail.com for updates in case of high water or inclement weather . \n  DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130706 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday Fly Tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20130316T004816Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:614-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Chi region Bassbugger tying features ? tying. Meeting at Joh n L's garage in Lombard at 6pm\, tying to start by 6:30. Bring your tools &\; tie along or just come by. PM me if you need directions.\n \nJohn L. DTSTART:20130423T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Meeting for All and Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20130226T022550Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:613-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:A little reminder about this Sunday: Also we will be discuss ing what upcoming events and dates we would like to organize for this summ er. So please consider attending even if you are not into fly tying so th at you can offer your thoughts on our summer line up of central Illinois f ish outings.\n \n \nMarch 17\, Sunday...(1-4 PM)... Tim B. will be demon strating how to tie up your own furled leaders and other \"stuff\" Maybe even some green or Irish flies \nContact Rob G. for further information \n Bloomington\, IL Fire Station #2\n1911 E. Hamilton Rd.\nBloomington\, IL 6 1704 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130317 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday Fly Tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20130214T111535Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:609-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Chi region Bassbugger tying features Mike Allen tying. Meeti ng at John L's garage in Lombard at 6pm\, tying to start by 6:30. Bring yo ur tools &\; tie along or just come by. PM me if you need directions.\n  \nJohn L. DTSTART:20130226T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA/Ken-Rock Seminar DTSTAMP:20130212T172144Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:608-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130323 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbuggers Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20121227T000800Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:602-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:February 24\, Sunday...(1-4 PM)...NOT YOUR DADDY'S TRADITION AL SMALLMOUTH FLIES. We are going to be tying up some not so traditional s mallmouth flies such that your local fish may have not seen before but bel ieve me when I say they can tempt any smallie anywhere. We will be working on articulated flies\, Zoo Cougars and several others that might just sur prise you as to their effectiveness. Also we will be tying and asking for any flies that people will be willing to donate towards the BlowOut raffl e.\nContact Rob G. for more information.\nUrbana\, IL. Liberty Commons Com munity Center 1669 Hamilton Ave. Urbana\, IL DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region May Outing DTSTAMP:20130128T184152Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:607-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="TimU":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Region May outing will be held at the private la ke behind the Onion Pub &\; Brewery in Lake Barrington. With May being prime spawning season for our beloved smallmouth\, this outing will keep us off the rivers to let the smallies do their \"thing\". The lake behind the restaurant is deep and filled with largemouth bass and gets very litt le fishing pressure. The owner has asked the we practice \"Catch and Rele ase\" and come in for lunch and drinks when we are finished.\n \nWe will meet in the parking lot at 7am and fish until around 11am when the restaur ant opens\, then go inside for some food and drink\n \nOnion Pub &\; B rewery\n22221 North Pepper Rd.\nLake Barrington\, IL 60010\n \nVisit www. onionbrewery.com to see the menu.\n \nLook forward to seeing everyone the re! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Meeting DTSTAMP:20130124T055508Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:606-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:On Saturday @ 12pm. (noon)\, Feb. 2nd.\nThe NW Region will h old a social meeting at the American Legion\, Robert Carlson Post 1207\, 1 011 S. Alpine Road.\nThis meeting will be a discussion on plans for the up -coming\, March 23rd. ISA Seminar @ Ken-Rock Community Center\nand also th e 2013 \"Love Your River Day\" held by the Friends Of The Kishwaukee River \, scheduled for June 8th. 2013.\nWe will also start planning for our 2013 NW Region outings for the year.\n \nhttps://maps.google....003915\,0.010 332 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130202 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday Fly Tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20130111T022821Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:605-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Chi region Bassbugger tying features Tom Loo tying the Foxy Crawdad. Meeting at John L's garage in Lombard at 6pm\, tying to start by 6:30. Bring your tools &\; tie along. PM me if you need directions.\n  \nJohn L. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Meeting With Austin Adduci DTSTAMP:20130110T213035Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:604-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our March meeting will feature Captain Austin Adduci who wil l give a presentation on his views of our areas smallmouth fishing.Followi ng his presentation we will have a general round table type discussion on the subject\nThe meeting will be held at the Bass Pro Shops store 709 Nort h Janes Avenue Bolingbrook\, Il at 7:00pm in the meeting room. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20121020T015534Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:593-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our third annual PIZZA PARTY will be held at Pappa Passero's Pizza located at 63rd street and Cass avenue in Westmont Il. beginning at 7:00pm.\n \n http://www.papapasseros.com/ DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbuggers Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20121130T043641Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:601-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:April 13th\, Saturday...(1-4 PM)…CAST And COMPARE If the weather allows we will be doing a cast and compare of numerous graphite a nd bamboo fly rods along with tying up some of our favorite smallmouth fli es. Contact \"Klrbaer\" on these forums for more information. \nBloomingt on\, IL Fire Station #2 \n1911 E. Hamilton Rd.\nBloomington\, IL 61704 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130413 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Bassbuggers Fly Tying Event DTSTAMP:20121130T043050Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:598-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:January 27\, Sunday ...(1-4 PM)... TOP WATER FLIES\, PIES\, And BLUEGILL GUYS. No football this weekend and so we’ll be tying some of our favorite surface flies and poppers and ordering pizza. We’ll ha ve our Crease fly cutters\, Kreb’s popper cutters\, and some pre-formed popper bodies for you to work with. We have also extended an invitation t o the BigBluegill.com guys and so hopefully we’ll have some neat new pat terns we can learn from them when fishing for that other sunfish species. \nContact Rob G. or \"Klrbaer\" on these forums for more information. \nBl oomington\, IL Fire Station #2 \n1911 E. Hamilton Rd.\nBloomington\, IL 61 704 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indy Fly Fishing Show DTSTAMP:20121130T042857Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:597-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:January 5\, Saturday…We will again be taking a group over to the Indianapolis one day fly fishing show where noted author\, guide an d speaker Tim Holschlag will be presenting a seminar on flyfishing for sma llmouth bass. His seminars the last two years on smallmouth fishing have b een excellent and the show overall was very enjoyable. This is really one of the largest fly fishing shows in the Midwest at this time and like las t year\, we will also be hitting a couple very nice fly shops in the area\ , so please consider joining us for the day. Contact Rob G. for further i nformation.\nhttp://www.freewebs....fishingshow.htm DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130105 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicgo Region dinner meeting DTSTAMP:20121123T185926Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:596-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Tom Loo has agreed to allow us to have our February dinner m eeting at his Thai restaurant in Schaumburg. This will be a great opportun ity to have a dinner meeting in a different venue and to try some of Tom's Thai cuisine. This will also be an opportunity for our more North side me mbers to participate in a dinner meeting not to mention an interesting way to spend a winters evening.\n \n for directions and information http:/ /thaigardenusa.com/ DTSTART:20130221T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Breakfast DTSTAMP:20121123T184058Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:595-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Breakfast at Harners Bakery and Restaurant while over lookin g the beautiful Fox river on a Winter morning. Add in some conversation ab out smallmouth fishing and how can it get any better?\n \n For directio ns http://www.harners.us/ DTSTART:20130112T150000Z DTEND:20130112T163000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Meeting DTSTAMP:20121118T041705Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:594-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:We'll hold our first winter meeting beginning at 1pm. in the Lodge Room of Gander Mountain\, 3068 McFarland Road in Rockford\, IL. We' ll cover basic fly tying technique.\nJude\, Rich McElligott\, and Mike G w ill be on hand tying flies and fielding questions.\n \n DTSTART:20121201T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Early Show 9am - 4:30pm DTSTAMP:20121004T091647Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:591-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:\nThe Early Show\n\n\n\nA Fly Tying &\; Fishing Show\n\n\ n\nPresented by the ISA &\; Drift\n\n\n\nSaturday 11/10/12\n\n\n\n9 am to 4:30pm\n\n\n\nOn the Fox River at:\n\n\n\nBatavia VFW Post 1197\n\n\n\n 645 S. River Street\n\n\n\nBatavia\, Il. 60510\n\n\nThis daylong fest prom otes all aspects of fly fishing for all types of fish. With expertise of l ocal clubs\, guides &\; shops we present the chance to learn about the sport with a Midwest focus.\nGuest Speakers: \nKevin Morlock &\; Steve Martinez Indigo Guide Service\nindigoguideservice.com\nGuides:\nAustin Add uci - Grabyourflycharters.com\nJonn Graham - Camp Smallmouth\, heartlandou tdoors.com/index.php/streamstalker\nFeatured Tyers:\nJames Durbin - bigpik efliesasawayoflife.blogspot.com\nDave Hosler - pilecast.net\nRich McElligo tt - fliesbyrich@yahoo.com\nGary Krebs – The Popper Dude\nCasting:\nDoc Art Mazzier – spey casting presentation\nDoug Taylor – spey casting in struction\nShops:\nCoren’s Rod &\; Reel\, LL Bean\, Orvis\, Paddle &a mp\; Trail\,\nManufacturers:\nBrightwater Fly Angler – Mark Domagalski\n Guideline – Rods\, Reels\, Lines\, Stuart Green\nVery special prices at this show only.\nAnd:\nDan Basore – Historical Fishing Display.\nCatch & amp\; Release Artwork – Jim Tingey\nDozens of tiers from ISA Bassbuggers &\; Drift\, plus kids tie along.\nLunch available from 11 to 2\nAdmiss ion $10.00- Kids under 10 free\n \nFor more info: www.illinoissmallmouthal liance.net\nContact John Loebach 630/251-5904 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Outing DTSTAMP:20120926T221338Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:590-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Meet at Ferson Creek park in St. Charles Sunday October 14th at12:00pm and we will organize the fishing from there. DTSTART:20121014T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East Central Illinois Fall Outing DTSTAMP:20120821T161717Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:589-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will be holding our annual East Central Illinois Fall Out ing on Sunday\, September 23rd. We will be fishing the Middle Fork\, Salt Fork\, and possibly the North Fork of the Vermilion River. We have a lot o f water available\, all within close proximity so we have a lot of options . As time draws near\, I'll be able to give you a better idea as to floati ng conditions for those of you that want to canoe or kayak. Wading will al ways be an option.\n \nWe will meet for breakfast at 9:00 AM at the truck stop restuarant on the south side of Interstate 74\, exit 206\, Oakwood\, IL. From there we will determine how and where people would like to fish. \n \nFor further information\, please contact Rob G. here at the forums. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120923 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Fox Float DTSTAMP:20120711T214148Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:583-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This year let's float the section from Violet Patch Park to Saw Wee Kee park.Meet at Violet Patch Park at 7:30 and we will work our th e shuttle logistics from there.\n \n \n Ed B\n \n http://illinois.home ... patch park.cfm\n \n If you would like to participate but don't have a boat Paddle and Trail will be able to accommodate you for this outing.\nT alk to Charlie Zine at Paddle and Trail\,\n \n http://paddleandtrail.com/ about-us/aurora-il/ DTSTART:20120929T133000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20120817T013833Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:586-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130302 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:August Chicago Region picnic DTSTAMP:20120711T213028Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:582-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:For August let's do a little clean up of the Fox river at Gl enwood park in Batavia\,do a little fishing while we are at it and then ha ve a bit of a picnic afterward. In fact I am going to call this our 1st an nual Chicago Region picnic\n \n http://www.kanefores...View.aspx?ID=24 DTSTART:20120811T133000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Float Your Boat DTSTAMP:20120706T194523Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:581-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Saturday July 14th Paddle and Trail will be joining the ISA at Jericho lake in Aurora Il for our 3rd annual float your boat outing.The y will be providing some different types of kayaks and canoes for our memb ers to inspect and test paddle. If you are at all curious as to what all t he excitement in kayak fishing is about this is your opportunity to find o ut. Should you already have a boat come on down and compare. You can also bring your boat to show off how you have it set up for your own style\nPad dle and Trail will be there from 8:00am to 10:00am to beat the heat of the day. We will stay and play with our boats as long as there is interest an d it doesn't get too hot. DTSTART:20120714T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare 9am-1pm DTSTAMP:20120703T114420Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:580-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Our annual fly gear test session at Glenwood Forest Preserve on Rte. 25 in Batavia. Again we will have new rods to try from area shops \, chains &\; reps. Top it off with lunch &\; a raffle of quality ge ar provided by the suppiers. Bring some of your own rods to share &\; c ompare. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fox River Water Willow Planting DTSTAMP:20120509T011022Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:578-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="TimU":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This year we will be planting an area in Batavia\, we will m eet at 8am at the VFW Post 1197 (645 S. River St.\, Batavia). We will pla nt several areas and should finish up in time to grill up some lunch and h opefully get a bit of fishing in. In the case of severe weather or high r iver conditions\, the make-up date will be Saturday July 21st. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120707 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Apple River Outing - Quad City Region DTSTAMP:20120604T205018Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:579-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:Apple River Outing\n \nDate: Saturday\, June 23\n \nLocati on: Apple River Canyon State Park\n \nTime: 8:00 AM\, meet in parking lot \n \nDave Jones will host this Quad City Region wade fishing outing. Beca use this is skinny water a RSVP is required for this event. We usually bre ak into groups of four or less and cover different areas of the river. \n  \nContact Dave Jones (563) 299-2759 to RSVP DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120623 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central/Chicago Region Joint Outing-Kankakee River DTSTAMP:20120507T224124Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:576-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Every one will meet up at the state park concession stand at 8:00am and we will spread out on the river from there. Those that are int erested can meet for breakfast before hand\, possibly at the Bakers Square in nearby Bourbannais. Contact Dana Lee or Ed B for further details. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sgt. Tommy's Kids Fishing DTSTAMP:20120501T205347Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:575-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:\"Sgt. Tommy's Kids\" sixth annual fishing day will take pla ce at Herrick Lake in Wheaton\, IL on Saturday\, June 16th from 10 am to 2 pm.\n \nWE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE CASTING FIELD!\nPlease PM Mike Cliffo rd or email:\nmikeclifford2@gmail.com DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120616 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Outing- Fox River DTSTAMP:20120426T030025Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:574-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will meet at Violet Patch Park at 8am. This is a great ar ea for a wade and other access points are near. VPP is perfect for a wade outing. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120505 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Sign Posting DTSTAMP:20120326T220544Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:567-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Central Region Sign Posting. Meet at 9 at Busy Corner for br eakfast if you can. We will head out to post signs afterwards. Contact Dan a Lee with questions or if you plan on attending. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120428 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Outing- Green River DTSTAMP:20120326T223418Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:572-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This outing will take place on the Green River. Stay tuned f or details. Contact Dana Lee. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121006 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Outing- Mackinaw River DTSTAMP:20120326T222414Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:571-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This is our annual luncheon to be held at Harold Hohulin's h ouse after fishing. We will meet at 7:30 AM for breakfast at Busy Corner a nd head out after we fill our bellies. Bring your own refreshments and som e meat to cook on the grill. This is a tough one to miss folks. Contact Da na Lee. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120818 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Outing- Vermillion River DTSTAMP:20120326T221931Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:570-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will have this outing on the Vermillion River out of Pont iac. Always a good time fishing the Vermillion. Stay tuned in for further details. Contact Dana Lee. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120728 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Outing- Mackinaw River DTSTAMP:20120326T220959Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:568-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Lee":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will meet at 7:30 AM for breakfast at Busy Corner in Good field. After some grub\, we will head out to different sections of the riv er. Contact Dana Lee for details. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Meeting DTSTAMP:20120321T010441Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:565-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will be having a meeting this Friday the 23rd at Bass Pro in East Peoria\, 7PM. We will go over the planning on outings for the yea r and discuss a sign posting date for April. This will take place at Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl\, the adjoining restaurant. Contact Central IL regional coordinator\, Dana Lee\, for further info. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120323 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Rock River Fishing Outing DTSTAMP:20120310T155741Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:564-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:On September 22nd the NW Region will host and outing on the Rock River. This could be a wade outing or possibly a boating outing since we do have several members with boats. Look for details as get closer to the event date. The Rock River does offer a good fall smallmouth &\; mu lti-species bite when the water cools and the pleasure boaters leave. The water clears up nicely while the smallmouth evacuate the smaller tribs and put on the feedbag for fall. Call Paul Trybul 815-703-2651 for more detai ls. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120922 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Kishwaukee River Wade Fishing Outing DTSTAMP:20120310T154854Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:563-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:On August 25th the NW Region will sponsor a wade fishing out ing on the Kishwaukee River. We will meet for breakfast or at one of the p arks in the Rockford area. Then we will break up into groups and explore m any of the forest preserves in the area. Contact Terry Dodge for more deta ils 815-397-2595. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Apple River Fishing Outing DTSTAMP:20120310T154032Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:562-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:On July 14th the NW Region will host a wade fishing outing o n the Apple River at Apple River Canyon State Park. Due to the size of the water this will be a RSVP trip. Typically we break up into groups of 4 or less and explore different areas. This driftless area of Illinois offers unique terrain and beauty. Contact Paul Trybul 815-703-2651 to RSVP. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Kishwaukee River Fishing Outing DTSTAMP:20120310T152359Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:561-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:On Sunday April 22nd the Northwest region will host its firs t fishing outing on the Kishwaukee River. This will be a float outing. Bri ng your canoe\, kayak\, or pontoon and have a good time chasing bronzeback s on the Kish. If you don't have something to float\, other members could have room in their canoe or there is an outfitter. You can rent or shuttle through www.canoethekish.com . Call Terry Dodge for more details 815-397- 2595. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120422 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region outing DTSTAMP:20120309T235052Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:560-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Meet at Glenwood park on the Fox river in Batavia Il\, at 8: 00am with Eugene Collins to take advantage of Spring fishing on a very pro ductive section of the Fox river\n \n http://www.kaneforest.com/ForestPr eserveView.aspx?ID=24 DTSTART:20120519T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:April meeting Chicago region DTSTAMP:20120306T182626Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:559-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Don Labrose will give a presentation on the work being done on the west branch of the DuPage river both present and future.If you fish the DuPage river at all you wont want to miss this meeting.\nThe meeting will be held at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County offices.\n  \n3S580 Naperville Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL 60189- DTSTART:20120418T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tyers Meeting DTSTAMP:20120119T050044Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:544-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:March 18\, Sunday...(1-4 PM)...FLIES AND PIES... We will be ordering pizza and tying some of our favorite smallmouth and largemouth fl ies. We will also he having some great fly tying and fishing videos playin g so as to entertain you as well.\nAlso if weather permits\, we will get a chance to demo several bamboo fly rods built by master bamboo rod builder Timothy Troester.\nContact Rob G. for further information\nLiberty Common s Community Center 1669 Hamilton Ave.\, Urbana\, IL. (Not the Urbana Publi c Library as in the past)\n \n \nTake Interstate 74 East and get off on exit 184 and head north on hgwy 45. Take your first right onto O'brien dr ive and at the following T\, go right which becomes the frontage road for Int. 74. which will then take you back south along the interstate. Contin ue on Anthony Dr. up into a small residential commons area and take a righ t onto Columbia Blvd but then take a quick left onto Hamilton Dr. Follow Hamilton a block or less and you will see the Community building on the le ft. You can also just follow the signs that direct you to the Leasing off ice as you enter the residential area\, it's the same building.\n \nhttp: //maps.google.c...003055\,0.004801 DTSTART:20120318T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:trout fishing for kids DTSTAMP:20120211T212511Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:556-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We again will aid the Du Page County Forest Preserve's Trout Fishing for Kids program this year. Anyone interested meet at Grove lake at Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve in Wood Dale Illinois at 7:30am.\n \n http://illinois.home...%20preserve.cfm DTSTART:20120331T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tyers Meeting DTSTAMP:20120124T051327Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:543-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:February 12\, Sunday...(1-4 PM)...LEADER BUILDING and open f ly tie. We will be building standard tied leaders and tying popular flies as well. \nBloomington Fire station #2\, 1911 E. Hamilton Rd. Bloomington \, IL 61704 ph. 309-434-2285\n Contact Rob G. for further information DTSTART:20120212T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tyers Meeting DTSTAMP:20111230T221110Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:545-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:April 21\, Saturday...(1-4 PM) Bloomington Fire station #2\, 1911 E. Hamilton Rd. Bloomington\, IL 61704 ph. 309-434-2285 \nTim will b e demonstrating how to build furled leaders\nContact \"Kirbaer\" on these forums for more information. . DTSTART:20120421T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region meeting DTSTAMP:20120124T233941Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:552-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:For our March meeting we will have Captain Austin Adduci giv e the presentation that was postponed due to the storm of January 20th.Thi s meeting will again be held at the Bolingbrook Bass Pro Shops store\,709 Janes Avenue Bolingbrook Illinois on March 24th at 6:30pm\nhttp://www.bass pro.c...D=94&\;storeID=53 DTSTART:20120324T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20111118T233506Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:546-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:The Bronzeback Blowout. Saturday\, March 3 2012. 3 to 9 pm.\ nAmerican Legion Hall\n310 W. Butterfield Rd\nElmhurst\, IL\nKayak fishing guru Drew Gregory will be the featured speaker. Dinner\, raffles\, silent auction\, and smallie talk all evening. All are welcome.\n \nTickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. You can mail a check to\nISA Blowou t\n1506 Roth Dr\nJoliet\, IL 60431\nPlease include the name and a city for each guest. Tickets will be waiting at the door.\nTickets will also be av ailable online at http://illinoissmall...tml/blowout.php DTSTART:20120303T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:N.W. Region Meeting DTSTAMP:20120209T153839Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:555-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, Feb. 25 @ 12pm. (noon)\nWhere: Rockford\, I L. Gander Mountain.\nWhat: Charles (Chuck) Corley from the Illinois Enviro nmental Protection Agency\n \nCome to this Northwest Region meeting and l isten to Mr. Charles (Chuck) Corley\, of the IEPA\, as he discusses what w e should watch for and things we should be concerned with when it comes to our waterways. Chuck will also be taking questions so jot down any questi ons or concerns that come to mind and bring them to this meeting.\nLet's h ave a good turn-out for this one.\nBe prepared to protect in 2012\n \nMee ting starts at 12pm. with Chuck taking the floor about 12:30pm.\nGander Mn t. Rockford\, IL.\n3068 McFarland Rd Rockford\, IL 61114\n(815) 637-9600 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA LIVE - Featured Guest..... Mike G. DTSTAMP:20120209T153601Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:554-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Dodge":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:ISA Live is a live chat-room where we will feature a guest s peaker each month.\nThe guest speaker will be sharing info\, discussing ty pes of baits and rigs for smallmouth and many other\ndifferent types of th ings that pertain to smallmouth fishing.\nThis Feb. 25 is the first sessio n we will be holding. Please join us at 9am on the Forums as Mike G. ties a fly and answers questions.\nBeing this is the first session we will also be working the bugs out.\nPlease share your comments and suggestions you might have about ISA LIVE. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Western Region Kick-off DTSTAMP:20120125T142407Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:553-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="rprice":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We kick-off the 2012 season with our opening meeting at the I-HOP on the Southpark Mall grounds in Moline. Contact Ron Price 309-314- 2294. Bring a friend or two and come prepared to discuss outings to Duck Creek\, the Apple and Green Rivers\, and other waters during 2012. We'll also plan a stream improvement project and arrange car-pooling to the Bron zeback Blowout in March. Since this coincides with the QC Outdoor show- a group of us may head to the show following our meeting. DTSTART:20120218T110000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region meeting- POSTPONED! DTSTAMP:20120120T204156Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:539-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Capt. Austin Adduci is the featured speaker for our first me eting of the new year. This meeting will be held at the Bolingbrook Bass P ro Shops store in the conference room at 6:30pm. Come on out for a chance to hear Austin and talk about smallmouth on a Winters evening.\n \npostpo ned due to predicted winter storm. DTSTART:20120119T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tyers Meeting DTSTAMP:20120119T045855Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:541-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:January 22\, Sunday ...(1-4 PM)... TOP WATER FLIES AND PIES . We’ll be tying some of our favorite surface flies and poppers and ord ering pizza. We’ll have our Crease fly cutters\, Kreb’s popper cutter s\, and some pre-formed popper bodies for you to work with. We’ve als o got a large wide screen TV available so you won’t have to miss your NF L championship game and we will be showing Harry Murray’s DVD “Fly Fis hing for Smallmouth Bass” as well. \nLiberty Commons Communit y Center 1669 Hamilton Ave.\, Urbana\, IL. (Not the Urbana Public Library as in the past) Contact Rob G. for further information.\n \n \nTake In terstate 74 East and get off on exit 184 and head north on hgwy 45. Take your first right onto O'brien drive and at the following T\, go right whic h becomes the frontage road for Int. 74. which will then take you back sou th along the interstate. Continue on Anthony Dr. up into a small resident ial commons area and take a right onto Columbia Blvd but then take a quick left onto Hamilton Dr. Follow Hamilton a block or less and you will see the Community building on the left. You can also just follow the signs th at direct you to the Leasing office as you enter the residential area\, it 's the same building.\n \nhttp://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=20667181583 5224086662.0004b6d9feb2b83e0fab9&\;msa=0&\;ll=40.133979\,-88.18871&a mp\;spn=0.003055\,0.004801 DTSTART:20120121T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Breakfast meeting at Harners DTSTAMP:20120106T172908Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:550-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Once again our popular February breakfast meeting will be he ld at Harners bakery and restaurant 10 West State street North Aurora Illi nois 60542 on February 11th at 9:00am.\nTake this opportunity to get out a nd join in for a good breakfast and good conversation with your fellow ISA members.This is also a good opportunity to begin planning your outings fo r the up coming season.\n \n \nhttp://www.harnersbakery.com/ DTSTART:20120211T100000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BassBuggers Fly Fishing Show at Indianapolis DTSTAMP:20111219T160437Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:542-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:January 7\, Saturday\; we will again be taking a group over to the Indianapolis one day fly fishing show where noted author\, guide an d speaker Tim Holschlag will be hosting a seminar\, “ Hop\, Pop and Twit ch” The Three Top Techniques for Smallmouth\". His presentation last yea r on smallies was excellent and the show overall was very enjoyable. As li ke last year\, we will also be visiting a couple of very nice fly shops wi thin the area and only a short drive from the show. Contact Rob G. for fur ther information.\n \nhttp://www.freewebs.com/reelwomen/indianaflyfishing show.htm DTSTART:20120106T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Regional Meeting Pizza Party DTSTAMP:20111209T124207Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:549-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:On Saturday December 17th at noon the Northwest Region is ha ving its pizza party. We are having this in the meeting room at Gander Mou ntain in Rockford. Call Paul Trybul at 815-703-2651 if you have any questi ons or need directions. DTSTART:20111216T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA Fly Tying & Fishing Show DTSTAMP:20111202T120940Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:548-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:ISA Fly Tying &\; Fishing Show\n Saturday 1/21/12 From 9am to 4:30pm\n St. Charles Borromeo Church\nHoly Family School\n145 E. Grand Ave.\nBensenville\, IL 60106\n \n \nThis daylong fest promotes al l aspects of fly fishing for all types of fish. With expertise drawn from the many local clubs\, guides &\; shops a learning &\; information s haring experience is the goal. From novice to expert\, bluegill &\; bas s to trout &\; steedhead\, we will share the gist of fly fishing. All w ith a Midwest focus.\n \nFeatures:\nLocal club tyers from ISA Bassbuggers &\; Drift.\nGuides for nearby opportunities.\nHourly seminars\, castin g lanes\, booths by shops &\; manufacturers.\nAdmission $10.00- Kids un der 10 free DTSTART:20120121T100000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bassbugger 4th Monday tying Orvis Yorktown DTSTAMP:20111122T032806Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:547-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Meet at 6pm to tie at Yorktown Orvis store. pattern &\; t yer TBD. DTSTART:20111127T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FALL FOX FLOAT CANCELED DTSTAMP:20111007T231747Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:534-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:canceled due to lack of interest DTSTART:20111007T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20110928T220724Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:538-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The first annual PIZZA PARTY was such a resounding success t hat we will do it again.The 2nd annual Chicago Region PIZZA PARTY will be held at the Home Run Inn\,7521 South Lemont Road\, Darien IL Wednesday Dec ember 7th beginning at 6:00pm.\n \n \n http://www. homeruninn.com/pizzerias/darien-restaurant DTSTART:20111207T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bassbugger 4th Monday tying resumes 10/28 6pm DTSTAMP:20110923T034318Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:537-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Monthly tying starts on 10/24 - 6pm\,at my garage in Lombard . Spiz has agreed to help put together some good food. We will eat about 7 pm prior to that we'll tie. Planning for the winter events &\; meetings as well - please come if you fly fish or not. Post or pm me if you want t o bring something or you need directions.\n \nJohn L DTSTART:20111023T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bassbugger 3K outing DTSTAMP:20110923T031258Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:536-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:A make up for the August outing missed because of the postpo ned water willow planting. I have invited some of the GBTU (Libertyville) guys to come catch some bronze fish. Meet at 8:30 at the concession stand in the state park. Open to any members\, the river should be in prime fall condition. Hope to see you there as I expect only 4 or so from GBTU\, ple nty of good water to explore&\; big fish to catch.\n \nJohn L DTSTART:20111014T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Middlefork/Saltfork Rivers Fishing Event DTSTAMP:20110915T175419Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:530-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This will be a Central Illinois fishing event open to all to be held on the Salt Fork and Middlefork Rivers near Oakwood\, IL. We will be meeting at the Oakwood Truckstop Restaurant on the southwest side of t he Interstate 74 at 8:00 AM. For more information\, please contact Dave Fr anklin or Rob G DTSTART:20110917T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Meeting DTSTAMP:20110915T002754Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:535-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will have an evening meeting at Corens Rod and Reel in Ch icago.We will meet at Corens at 7:00pm where Eric Heckman will give a pres entation on equipment maintenance .This should be a timely subject at this time of the year.\n \n Ed B\n \n http://www.yelp.com/biz/corens- rod-and-reel-serv-chicago DTSTART:20111115T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare 9/17 8am DTSTAMP:20110816T014419Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:533-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:9/17/11 -8:30am to 12 noon at Glenwood Forest Preserve RTE 2 5 in Batavia. \nBring one or more of your favorite smallie rods to compare to others. This is a great chance to try other lengths\, weights &\; a ctions to see what you like. \nIf you are new to fly fishing come out & \; learn! \nThis free event is open to all anglers\, courtesy of the ISA & amp\; the Bassbuggers.\n \nThis fall the focus as always will be on the l atest bass rods plus some new fiberglass. \nSort of a Glassic/ Bassic.\n  \nNew rods available from Echo\, Cortland\, Orvis\, Cabelas\, LL Bean\, Gu idelines and more. Raffle of new equipment at end of event including rods\ , reel\, line &\; more.\n \nAfter casting we will grill lunch while co mparing &\; finish with the raffle draw. DTSTART:20110916T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smallie Hunters 8/18 6PM DTSTAMP:20110816T012914Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:532-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:This Thursday - meet at Violet Patch Park\, 6pm on Rte. 25 h alf way to Oswego. Lots of good spots a walk or short drive up or downstre am. Plenty of room if we have a good turnout. \n \nJohn DTSTART:20110817T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW Region Green River Outing DTSTAMP:20110816T012307Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:531-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="rprice":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We are meeting at the Hardee's in Geneseo at 7:30AM. This i s a float or wade trip. If you do not have a boat I'll see what I can do to hook you up. See more details in the events forum. DTSTART:20110909T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Water Willow Planting 8am NEW DATE 8/13 DTSTAMP:20110728T013452Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:524-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Glenwood Forest Preserve - we will meet at the shelter &\ ; plant upstream by the old lower Batavia dam up to Clark Island.Bring wad ers &\; gloves\, We provide lunch at completion\, fishing after. If you haven't tried this we work in teams of 2 or 3 &\; its easy. Add to tha t this project is changing the habitat for the better restoring native pla nt stock drawn from Fox river wild plants &\; cultured by Country Road Greenhouse. This ISA event draws on help from Friends of the Fox\, Drift & amp\; others with the cooperation of the IDNR &\; the Kane County FPD. DTSTART:20110813T100000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Water Willow Planting 8am NEW DATE 8/13 DTSTAMP:20110728T013354Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:528-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Glenwood Forest Preserve - we will meet at the shelter &\ ; plant upstream by the old lower Batavia dam up to Clark Island.Bring wad ers &\; gloves\, We provide lunch at completion\, fishing after. If you haven't tried this we work in teams of 2 or 3 &\; its easy. Add to tha t this project is changing the habitat for the better restoring native pla nt stock drawn from Fox river wild plants &\; cultured by Country Road Greenhouse. This ISA event draws on help from Friends of the Fox\, Drift & amp\; others with the cooperation of the IDNR &\; the Kane County FPD. DTSTART:20110729T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago 3K wade outing DTSTAMP:20110721T232354Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:520-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Meet at the State Park concession stand at 4:00pm Saturday J uly 23rd for an afternoon wade on the Kankakee river.\ncancelled ! Due to excessive heat. DTSTART:20110723T060000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Quad Cities Hunting\, Fishing & Outdoor Show DTSTAMP:20110714T220449Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:527-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:The Quad Cities Hunting\, Fishing &\; Outdoor Adventure S how will be held at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island\, IL\nAdults $7\, kids 6-16 $1\, Under 6 Free. Free parking DTSTART:20120215T190000Z DTEND:20120219T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smallie Hunters 7/14 6PM DTSTAMP:20110713T010432Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:526-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:The fox is wadeable so lets go! Meet at the Skate park on RT E. 25 south in Batavia &\; we'll fish the Clark island park area post o r just come &\; we'll get some fish. New to this location? Come &\; learn. This Thursday 7/14 at 6pm. DTSTART:20110713T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Water Willow Planting 8am POSTPONED TO 7/30 DTSTAMP:20110628T124421Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:522-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Glenwood Forest Preserve - we will meet at the shelter &\ ; plant upstream by the old lower Batavia dam up to Clark Island.Bring wad ers &\; gloves\, We provide lunch at completion\, fishing after. If you haven't tried this we work in teams of 2 or 3 &\; its easy. Add to tha t this project is changing the habitat for the better restoring native pla nt stock drawn from Fox river wild plants &\; cultured by Country Road Greenhouse. This ISA event draws on help from Friends of the Fox\, Drift & amp\; others with the cooperation of the IDNR &\; the Kane County FPD. DTSTART:20110708T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:QC Region Apple River Outing DTSTAMP:20110610T125850Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:523-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:Dave Jones (563-299-2759) will coordinate an outing to wade the Apple River. We will meet at the Apple River Canyon State Park at 8:0 0. Because this is skinny water group size will be limited. Please call i f you plan to attend.\n \n  DTSTART:20110624T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kids Fishing Day DTSTAMP:20110602T234723Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:513-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:Hosting the Kids Casting at Herrick Lake once again.\nDetail s:\nhttp://illinoissmall...?showtopic=8157\n \nOr PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU CAN HELP US!\nWE NEED YOUR HELP!\nisaconservation@comcast.net DTSTART:20110610T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Mackinaw River Fishing Event DTSTAMP:20110524T134935Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:516-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This is a central Illinois fising event open to all to be he ld on the Mackinaw River. We will be meeting at 8:00 AM at Busy Corners i n Goodfield\, IL. Contact Dave Franklin for more information. DTSTART:20110826T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region outing 3K DTSTAMP:20110524T020645Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:521-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Meet at the State Park concession stand Saturday August 13th at 8:30am.From there we will separate into groups and spread out on the r iver. DTSTART:20110812T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Float Your Boat -- South DTSTAMP:20110524T014534Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:519-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:There will be a second Float Your Boat event held at Whalon lake near Naperville IL for the South siders.We will meet at the launch ra mp at 8:00am Saturday June 25th to compare boats and get in a little fishi ng while we're at it. DTSTART:20110625T100000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Float Your Boat--North DTSTAMP:20110524T013538Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:518-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:There will be a Float Your Boat outing held at lake Shabbona for our members who live North and West.Meet at the launch ramp at 8:00am Saturday June 18th with your favorite boat for a chance to show your boat and check out what everyone else has there.There will of course be plenty of time for fishing. DTSTART:20110617T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Kankakee River Fishing Event DTSTAMP:20110523T232144Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:514-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This is a central Illinois fishing event open to all on the Kankakee River. We will be meeting at the Kankakee State Park concession stand at 8:00 AM. Contact Dave Franklin for further information. DTSTART:20110617T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois North Vermilion River Event DTSTAMP:20110523T230638Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:515-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This is a central Illinois fishing event open to all on the North Vermilion River near Pontiac\, IL. Details will come later but for more information\, please contact Dave Franklin DTSTART:20110715T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:White Bass on the Kaskaskia River DTSTAMP:20110428T181137Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:512-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR THE TIME BEING UNTIL THE WATER L EVELS RECEDE. \n \nKeep checking back for further announcements as to wh en we will be able to reschedule this event.\n \n \n \nRob\,\nI talked with steve b. about a white bass outing and we are going to try one on sat urday\n \nthe 30th on the kaskakia river. we will meet at the hardees in sullivan at nine o'clock pending \n \non river conditions. steve is going to let me know thursday about river conditions\,he is concerned\n \nabou t a stretch where it can be a little tricky. hardees is on 121 and easy to find. I will let you know thurs\,\n \nabout the outing. Could you post t his please. \n \nThank you\,\n \nDave F.\n \n(I'm hoping we can pull t his off but as high as the water is right now and the fact that it's suppo sed to rain all week might make it difficult. Please keep checking back.) DTSTART:20110429T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:QC Region Spring Opener DTSTAMP:20110422T024303Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:511-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:We will be having our first outing of the year on Duck Creek in Davenport\, Iowa on May 7th starting at 8:30 am.\n \nMeet at Devils G len Park. \n \nWe will meet for breakfast at Ross's reastaraunt at 7:00 i f anyone is intrested.\n \nIf anyone needs directions please contact Mat t Schroeder 309-912-6831 DTSTART:20110506T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yellow Sign Posting DTSTAMP:20110411T224542Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:510-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="TimU":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Yellow Catch and Release Sign posting - 9:00am with 2 meetin g points to be posted DTSTART:20110430T110000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region meeting DTSTAMP:20110409T003423Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:502-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The breakfast meeting at Harners Bakery and Restaurant in No rth Aurora in February was so successful that we will do it again on Apri l 16th. We will hold a casual breakfast meeting starting at 9:00am on Sat urday April 16th at Harners Bakery and Restaurant in North Aurora.Followi ng breakfast we will hopefully be able to get in some fishing in the adj acent Fox river or the nearby forest preserve lakes should conditions war rant.This will a good opportunity to take advantage of this excellent out ing should you have missed the February meeting. http://www.harners bakery.com/ DTSTART:20110415T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rock River Wade DTSTAMP:20110404T013031Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:509-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="jude":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Paul will lead a group of waders on the Rock River near Rock ton. Watch the forums for more info\, or call Paul @ 815 703-2651. DTSTART:20110923T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee Wade DTSTAMP:20110404T012847Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:508-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="jude":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We'll meet for breakfast at the Cherry Valley Cafe at 7:00 a nd split up from there. Watch the forums for more info\, or call Jude @ 81 5-713-1892. DTSTART:20110819T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Apple River Wade DTSTAMP:20110404T012642Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:507-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="jude":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Paul Trybul will host a wade trip on the beautiful Apple Riv er near Stockton Il. Keep an eye on the forums for more info or call Paul @ 815 703-2651. DTSTART:20110715T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee float trip DTSTAMP:20110404T012405Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:506-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="jude":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We'll meet in Cherry Valley for breakfast at 7:00\, and plan our all day float from there. We should be able to rustle up extra seats if you want to join us but are boatless. For more info\, watch the Forum o r call Jude @ 815-713-1892. DTSTART:20110514T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Branch Kish Wade DTSTAMP:20110404T012028Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:505-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="jude":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Rich McElligot will host a wade trip in the Dekalb area. We' ll meet around 9:00. Keep an eye on the forums for location and more info. DTSTART:20110416T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Region meeting\, Peoria\, IL\, 7 PM DTSTAMP:20110322T011215Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:504-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Central IL region meeting to be held at the Gander Mountain in Peoria\, IL\, March 25th\, Friday 7 PM. The general meeting should be about an hour long and will used to discuss possible future outings. DTSTART:20110324T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region outing DTSTAMP:20110314T000409Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:503-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:On May 14th there will be a fishing outing at Glenwood park in Batavia.We will meet at the park at 7:30am Saturday May 14th. Spin fi shermam\,baitcasters and fly fisherman are all welcome to participate in this outing \nhttp://www.kaneforest.com/ForestPreserveView.aspx?ID=24 DTSTART:20110513T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trout Fishing For Kids DTSTAMP:20110307T231336Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:501-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Once again Don LaBrose of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District has asked us for some volunteer help for his Trout Fishing For K ids program this year.This year the program will be for kids 15 and under only and will be held a week before the Illinois stocked trout season op ens\,in other words FOR KIDS ONLY.This program will again be held at Grov e Lake in Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve from 8:00 am till noon Saturda y March 26th.This is a wonderful opportunity to get out and help our yout h to get introduced to the sport of fishing.\n Anyone interested in helpi ng out for this worthwhile program can meet at the South shelter at Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve at 7:20am on Saturday March 26th to be briefed on the mornings activities DTSTART:20110326T092000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central IL Region General & Fly Tyers Meeting DTSTAMP:20110221T054640Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:475-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:March 13....FLIES\, PIES\, and SPIN GUYS (1-4 PM)....We'll b e tying a few flies\, eating pizza pies and asking all the non-flyfisherme n to come on out so we can have our central IL regional meeting in order t o firm up our fishing and event dates for 2011. Bloomington Fire station\, located just off Towanda Barnes rd. at 4040 E. Oakland drive\, on the eas t side of the airport. Some GPS and Google Maps show it incorrectly on the west side of the airport\, Bloomington IL\n \nYou do not have to be an I SA member to join in and beginners are welcome.\n \nContact Rob G. for fu rther information DTSTART:20110312T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CFFO tying 3/20 11am-3pm DTSTAMP:20110211T033207Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:499-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday 3/20/11 11:00am to 3:00pm\nWhere: Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters\, 1279 N. Clybourn\, Chicago ph.312/944-3474\nWhat: Fl y tying demo &\; tie along featuring:\nMatt Jennings - Matts Bug\nCpt. Austin Aducci - Great Lakes Goby\nJohn Loebach - Sparkle Minnow\n \nThis is the first of shared events with Gary Borger TU (Matt is past president) also on the North side/suburbs. Patterns for Lake Michigan smallies &\ ; other warmwater fish. More details to follow soon. Our hosts are Andy &a mp\; Jon at CFFO -lets get some nearby members out &\; we'll do more he re in the future. DTSTART:20110319T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago/Central IL Region Fly Tie & Fishing Event DTSTAMP:20110210T134128Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:500-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:May 7....(9 AM - 2 PM)....Godley Park District Rec hall buil ding. Go to godleyparkdistrict.com for directions and more information. Jo hn is figuring tie for 2 – 2 ½ hours\, lunch\, tie for another 1 ½ &am p\; then fishing although this schedule might be revised. Fishing by canoe \, kayak or trailerable boat in Mazonia &\; Braidwood. Wading in Kank o r Mazon river if water is low. Jonn Graham has agreed to demo\, we should get a couple more with patterns for promoting.\n \nContact John Loebach f or more information as it becomes available. \n \nBTW\, you do not have t o be a member of the ISA to attend these gatherings and beginners are welc ome. DTSTART:20110506T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20110205T160406Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:498-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Event Date: 05-March 11 3:00 (Single Day Event)\nThe Bronzeb ack Blowout\nGuest speaker\, Joe Cornwall - Fly Fish Ohio from Cincinatti. \nSilent Auctions\, raffle prizes\, dinner. Tickets are $25. To purchase t ickets\, go to\; http://illinoissmall...tml/blowout.php DTSTART:20110304T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20110205T155739Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:497-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We will meet at John Loebach's garage in Lombard\, IL (near I-355 and North Ave).\nGet there between 6 &\; 6:30pm Bring your vice & amp\; tools\, we'll tie one or two flies. Tyer &\; pattern TBA.\nSee yo u there\,\nCoryG DTSTART:20110424T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20110205T154035Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:496-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:We will meet at John Loebach's garage in Lombard\, IL (near I-355 and North Ave).\nGet there between 6 &\; 6:30pm Bring your vice & amp\; tools\, we'll tie one or two flies. Tyer &\; pattern TBA.\nSee yo u there\,\nCoryG DTSTART:20110327T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20110201T045601Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:494-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:The next meeting is Monday 2/28/11.\n \nWe will meet at Joh n Loebach's garage in Lombard\, IL (near I-355 and North Ave).\nGet there between 6 &\; 6:30pm Bring your vice &\; tools\, we'll tie one or tw o flies. Tyer &\; pattern TBA.\nSee you there\,\nCoryG DTSTART:20110227T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bassbuggers Chicago North DTSTAMP:20110130T000653Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:493-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="coryg":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Fly tieing at Cory Gale's House (near Cicero Ave and Foster Ave) on the NW side of Chicago.\nSaturday 2/5/11 - 1pm to 4pm\nThe old Fly &\; Field tieing table now resides in my basement so there is room for 8 to 9 tiers.\nSince Kelly Galloup is due to be in town soon\, I'll teach the Zoo Cougar and/or the Wooly Sculpin.\nCall me for details. Cell phon e 773-251-3600 DTSTART:20110204T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:QC Outdoor Show Booth- Rock Island DTSTAMP:20110128T014903Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:492-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="rprice":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Could use help in booth on Sunday morning and return show it ems to Rich M after show DTSTART:20110216T190000Z DTEND:20110220T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region meeting DTSTAMP:20110121T002051Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:479-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Our first meeting of the year will be held at the Bass Pro S hops store in Bolingbrook Il.Come on out and take a break from cabin fever .\nNow that the Holidays are behind us\,we will start off the New Year wit h our first meeting.We will meet at the Bass Pro Shops Bolingbrook store meeting room on January 22nd at 6:00 pm\nCapt. Austin Adduci will be our speaker for this meeting.Capt. Adduci is a multi species guide who specia lizes in fishing Lake Michigan. DTSTART:20110122T063000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Region Meeting DTSTAMP:20110119T210756Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:491-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The Central Illinois Region of the ISA will be holding a mee ting in Bloomington on Friday evening 7-8:15 PM at the #2 Bloomington Fire Station. Plans and events will be discussed for the upcoming year. Gene rally many of the members will seek out a local watering hole afterwards. DTSTART:20110120T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tyers Meeting DTSTAMP:20110112T065842Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:488-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:February 20....(1-4 PM)....POPPER MANIA\, we'll be tying Pop pers\, Crease flies\, Gurglers and other assorted top water flies on this day.\n \nUrbana Public Free Library\, 210 West Green Street\, Urbana\, Il linois 61801-5326\n \nYou do not have to be an ISA member to join in and beginners are welcome.\n \nContact Rob G. for further information DTSTART:20110219T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tyers Meeting DTSTAMP:20110111T182219Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:476-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:April 9 Saturday....(1-4 PM)....Bloomington Fire station #6\ , located just off Towanda Barnes rd. at 4040 E. Oakland drive\, on the ea st side of the airport. Some GPS and Google Maps show it on the west side of the airport. Bloomington IL\n \nYou do not have to be an ISA member t o join in and beginners are welcome.\n \nContact Rob G. for further infor mation DTSTART:20110408T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20110111T023121Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:490-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Hello Chicagoland Bassbuggers\,\nI hope everyone had a wonde rful holiday and I wish you a Happy New Year.\n \nWe are resuming our 4th Monday Fly Tieing schedule for the 2011 season.\nThe next meeting is Mond ay 1/24/11.\nPlease note that this will be a Fly Tieing event as well as a PLANNING meeting.\nSince we have lost our \"home\" at One More Cast\, we need a good turn out of Bassbuggers\, to dicuss a variety of logistical to pics.\nWe will meet at John Loebach's garage in Lombard\, IL (near I-355 a nd North Ave).\nGet there between 6 &\; 6:30pm - we'll order some pizza .\nAlso\, this will be a \"Foam Fly Night\". I'll lead out on a pattern\, but would also like others to bring in there favorite foam flies for the g roup to see (and tie).\n \nPlease come out - we need your input in planni ng our \"Where/When/Who/What\" future for the Chicagoland Bassbuggers.\n  \nSee you there\,\nCoryG DTSTART:20110123T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA Booth- Rosemont DTSTAMP:20110109T152441Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:487-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:The ISA will once again be hosting a booth at America's Outd oors Show.\nWe can use your help!\nPlease use the link below to volunteer for a date and time slot that best fits your schedule.\n \nThanks\, we ho pe to see you there!\nhttp://www.signupgenius.com/go/americas\n \nEvent W ebsite and Directions:http://www.americasoutdoorshow.com/\n \n \n \nLOC ATION: Booth #908 DTSTART:20110125T190000Z DTEND:20110130T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Quad City Region January Meeting DTSTAMP:20110103T183538Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:486-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:The Quad City Region 2011 planning meeting will be held Satu rday\, January 22 at the Moline IHOP Restaurant near South Park Mall at 9: 00 AM. We will be discussing preparations and booth assignments for the Fe bruary Quad City Outdoor Show to be held February 17 - 20\, 2011. We will also be discussing possible dates and locations for wade or float outings for next summer. And finally we will discuss the possibility of a Quad Cit y Region project to post Catch and Release Signs on the Green River. Pleas e plan to join our meeting and provide your input.\n \nDave Jones and Ron Price\n \n  DTSTART:20110121T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Meeting DTSTAMP:20101227T172728Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:485-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="jude":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Rockford (Northwest) Regional Meeting at Gander Mountain on Perryville Rd in Rockford from 7:00-9:00. Boone County Conservation Distri ct will give a presentation about the stream barb project partially funded by the ISA. And Pizza! DTSTART:20110113T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deer Hair Day DTSTAMP:20101222T002829Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:484-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:January Excitement!\nThe 3rd Annual Deer Hair Day Extravagan za has been scheduled for Saturday\, January 15th\, 2011 from 10am to 4pm. \n \nEric at Coren's Rod and Reel\, has graciously agreed to be our host for this event.\n \nMichael Taylor and I will be teaching about spinning\ , stacking\, and trimming deer hair bass bugs. Lot's of hands-on time to e nable you to create those exciting\, colorful\, \"float like a cork\, dive like a frog\" deer hair bugs that you were always afraid of before.\n \n More information to follow\, but I wanted to get this fun fly tieing event on your calendar and schedule.\n \nCome join the fun\,\nCoryg DTSTART:20110115T110000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northwest Regional Meeting DTSTAMP:20101212T153307Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:483-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will be held at the Gander Mountain on Mcfarland Rd in Rockford. We will provide pizza. Bring pictures and stories of your 2010 adventures. Bring fly tying or lure making equipment if you would li ke to show off your skills. DTSTART:20100114T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HAPPY HOLIDAYS DTSTAMP:20101201T235832Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:482-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:For the month of December once again there will be no events scheduled for the Chicago region.Enjoy this festive holiday season with your family and friends untill we begin again next month with a renewed v igor and dedication for the upcoming season\n \n HAP PY HOLIDAYS DTSTART:20101130T190000Z DTEND:20101231T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tyers Meeting DTSTAMP:20101127T050351Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:481-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:1-4 PM Champaign-Urbana Open informal format. Bring your o wn materials. Must reserve spot because of limited seating with Ben L. wh o will give directions.\n \n\"Anyone interested in tying at my house on t he 12th please send me an e-mail through my ISA profile and I will give yo u my address etc.\nLets say 1pm-4pm and I will have to limit it\, if neces sary to 8 spots. First come first served. Looking forward to it.\" DTSTART:20101211T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region breakfast meeting DTSTAMP:20101113T182744Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:480-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Due to the popularity of our successful breakfast meetings o ur February breakfast meeting will be held at Harners Restaurant and Baker y 10 West State street North Aurora Ill.\n http://www.harnersbakery. com/\nWe will\,of course\, be right next to the Fox river should the weath er allow some fishing afterward. DTSTART:20110219T103000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HAPPY HOLIDAYS DTSTAMP:20101113T180505Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:478-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:For the month of December once again there will be no events scheduled for the Chicago region.Enjoy this festive holiday season with y our family and friends untill we begin again next month with a renewed vig or and dedication for the upcoming season\n \n HAPPY HOLIDAYS DTSTART:20101130T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Illinois Fly Tyers Meeting DTSTAMP:20101113T024321Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:474-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Rob G":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:January 9....(1-4 PM)....Bloomington Fire station #6\, locat ed just off Towanda Barnes rd. at 4040 E. Oakland drive\, Bloomington IL\n  \nYou do not have to be an ISA member to join in and beginners are welco me.\n \nContact Rob G. for further information DTSTART:20110108T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee Stream Barb site tour DTSTAMP:20101103T213053Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:473-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="jude":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:BCCD Director Dan Kane will show ISA members how there hard earned money is being spent to improve the Kishwakee River. Meet at the Di stillery Road Forest Preserve entrance at 8:00. (South off of Business Rou te 20 on Distillery road\, between Rockford and Belvidere. Breakfast at Ne d's\, just on the other side of Bus.20\, afterwards. DTSTART:20101120T090000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Fly Tying DTSTAMP:20101023T190701Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:472-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:November 14th\, Sunday\, 1-4 PM at the Urbana Free Library\, lower auditorium. \n \nWe are planning on having a special guest tyer\, Reggie Alexander from Indianapolis\, who will be tying the historic Everet te Drake's Wounded Minnow along with providing other fly tying instruction and history. Of course we'll have open time for tying / instruction of yo ur other favorites as well. And finally we will be topping things off by g rabbing a bite over at the Crane Alley bar and grill noted for their fine selection of adult beverages and fine burgers. Further details will be mad e known as they become available. \n \nPlease feel free to contact me if you have any questions but I'm hoping we can put together a nice sized gro up so as to welcome our guest tyer. \n \nRob DTSTART:20101113T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kishwaukee Stream Barb Tour (POSTPONED!) DTSTAMP:20101023T004742Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:470-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:Due to illness\, Dan Kane will NOT be able to meet us at the job site this weekend. It will happen on the 1st or 3rd weekend of Novemb er. I'll keep you posted. \n \nDan Kane of the Boone Co. Conservation Dis trict will be meeting any interested ISA members at the site of their ISA funded stream barb project. He's very excited and grateful for our support \, and wants to keep the membership in the loop as to how their money is s pent. The project should take place in early to mid November\, and he want s us to see the \"before\" condition at the site. He will explain how it g ot this way\, and what will be done to fix the problem. Some barbs were in stalled this summer just downstream of our site\, so we can get a preview\ , too.\n \nHe's agreed to do it on the weekend so as many members as poss ible can make it\, so let's have a good showing! We will be meeting Dan at the Distillery Road Park entrance at 9:00\, but I'm thinking breakfast at Ned's on State St/US20 between Rockford and Belvidere should come first\, say 7:30 a.m. Fishing in the park area afterwards is NOT an option\, as i t will officially be closed to the public for bow hunting. That doesn't me an you can't bring the waders and head into Cherry Valley or Belvidere. Pl ease let me know if you'll be joining us!\n \nPS I need a volunteer to ta ke plenty of \"before\" pics. \n \nDiscussion thread:\nhttp://illinoissma llmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7307 DTSTART:20101023T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare 8:30AM DTSTAMP:20101021T130202Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:463-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Time for the members Cast &\; Compare at Hidden Lake Fore st Preserve RTE 53 &\; RTE 56 in Glen Ellyn. Bring one or more of your new or favorite smallie rods to compare to others. This time Orvis will pr ovide some of their new Access mid priced line of rods to try out. This is a great chance to try other lenghts\, weights &\; actions to see what you like. We will meet by the lot in the northeast corner till lunch. Weat her permitting I will grill or we can go someplace close inside. If you ar e new to fly fishing come out &\; learn!\n \nUPDATE 10/21/10\n \nBrin g your spin or baitcast gear as well - by next year we will have TFO bring the new Gary Loomis designed spin &\; casting gear out.\n \nThis Satu rday - Orvis will have 6 &\; 7 wt. rods brought by Lee Robinson Fishing Manager at Orvis Chicago.\nIn addition Joseph Myers of One More Cast is b ringing two new rods not yet on the market.\nFrom St. Croix designed by Ke lly Gallop the 7 weight Bank Robber is made to cast large weighted streame rs.\nFrom Temple Forks the 6weight BVK part of a new line designed with in put from Lefty Kreh\, Flip Pallop &\; the designers at TFO. Both these rods use the new nano silica epoxy that allows lighter but much tougher ro ds.\nAlso I will have a range of Rio Clouser &\; Outbound lines\, Airfl o 40+ floating 7wt.\, &\; Rio's new Smallmouth line floating 7 wt. - Br ing your 6 through 8 wt. rods for some sampling.\nThanks to both Lee &\ ; Joseph - We'll see you at Hidden Lake this Saturday! DTSTART:20101023T103000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central outing - Green River DTSTAMP:20101014T140117Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:448-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jonn Graham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Saturday October 16: Green River trip. Meet at Hardees in Ge neseo at 8:00 AM. Float or wade trip. DTSTART:20101015T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region North DTSTAMP:20101006T211026Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:469-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:In November we are going to have a second meeting for the mo nth\, this one on the north side so that our members in that area can have an opportunity to participate.\nThis meeting will be held at the Dick's s porting goods store in Schaumburg Il Saturday November 13th starting at 5: 30 PM DTSTART:20101112T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20101005T022731Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:468-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly tying meeting\, 11/15/10\,6PM\, at O ne More Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countryside\, 60525\nBring your v ice\, bobbin\, thread &\; tools\, materials will be provided to tie one or two patterns. Beginners welcome\, feel free to stop by &\; visit if you don't tie. Questions contact Cory G or John L. This time only on the 3rd Monday. DTSTART:20101114T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tinley Park Fishing And Outdoor show DTSTAMP:20100922T222505Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:467-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Come visit the ISA booth at the Tinley Park Fishing and Outd oor show February 12 and 13\, 2011 DTSTART:20110211T190000Z DTEND:20110213T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kankakee River Sampling/Film Documentary DTSTAMP:20100917T004852Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:466-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:Sunday Sept 19 at 9 AM at the mouth of Rock Creek in the Kan kakee River State Park\n \n Stream Monitoring Demonstration that is shced uled to be filmed as part of a documentary on the Kankakee River.\n \nBri ng your kids and their friends.\nWe plan to grill for lunch after the fest ivities. DTSTART:20100918T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIZZA PARTY DTSTAMP:20100916T230016Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:465-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Let's have a pizza party to celebrate the end of the Summer season of smallmouth fishing.We will get together at Papa Paseros Pizza at 63rd and Cass Avenue in Westmont Illinois at 7:00 PM.This will be our opp ortunity to wind down after another tough season\,tell a few tall tales an d talk smallmouth fishing with your friends. DTSTART:20101105T090000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Float & Fish Boil 9AM DTSTAMP:20100907T015908Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:464-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Catch fish\, eat fish! No\, it’s not ISA blasphemy. It ’s the annual Fish Boil at Vasa Park in South Elgin . So here’s the d eal. Saturday\, October 16th\, float and fish for smallies on the Fox fro m South Elgin down to Five Islands in the morning. Then dock the vessels at John J. Duer FP (formerly Blackhawk) and go next door to Vasa Park for a 2 PM fantastic fish boil of Icelandic Cod. The meal includes salad\, al l the delicious cod you can eat\, sides\, and dessert for $15. You can by ob or purchase beer and soft drinks there. In the day of the $15 hamburge r\, this is a great value and a great time.\nPlease contact Ron Grand With questions 847/318-7787 or pm Ron G DTSTART:20101015T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20100907T013452Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:462-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly tying meeting\, 10/25/10\,6PM\, at O ne More Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countryside\, 60525\nBring your v ice\, bobbin\, thread &\; tools\, materials will be provided to tie one or two patterns. Beginners welcome\, feel free to stop by &\; visit if you don't tie. Questions contact Cory G or John L. DTSTART:20101024T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying 6pm DTSTAMP:20100907T013057Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:461-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Monthly tying on the 4th Mondays (mostly) resumes in Septemb er on 9/27\, 6PM\, at One More Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countrysid e\, 60525\nBring your vice\, bobbin\, thread &\; tools\, materials will be provided to tie one or two patterns. Beginners welcome\, feel free to stop by &\; visit if you don't tie. Questions contact Cory G or John L. DTSTART:20100926T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Green River Quad City Chapter Float Outing DTSTAMP:20100830T033856Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:451-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:This float trip has been moved to Sunday Sept 26 because of member conflicts. Ron Price will coordinate a float trip on the Green Rive r. More details in a future bulletin. We will meet at 8:30 at the Atkinson exit onto Route 80. Please contact Ron at 309-314-2294 to RSVP. DTSTART:20100925T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maquoketa River QC Outing \"CANCELLED\" DTSTAMP:20100814T030801Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:450-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:Cancelled because of high water and fast flows!!\n \nMark O dell and Dave Jones will coordinate an outing on the Maquoketa River. This will be a float trip. We will meet at 7:30 at the gas station in the town of Delhi just north of where we will fish. Please contact Dave at 563-299 -2759 to RSVP. DTSTART:20100820T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Float Your Boat updated DTSTAMP:20100731T160438Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:429-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:This event will now be held at silver lake in Blackwell fore st preserve.Be aware that the regular launch fee which is $7.00 for reside nts or $9.00 for non residents of Du Page County will apply.\nBlackwell fo rest preserve is located on Butterfield road 1/4 mile west of Winfield roa d.\nWe will meet at 10:00 AM DTSTART:20100731T120000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday fishing DTSTAMP:20100711T190712Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:437-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Location Batavia dam\, meet at back of police station lot.6 pm start DTSTART:20100822T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday fishing DTSTAMP:20100711T185559Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:439-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bassbugger fishing at Dupage River\, RSVP for details. All m embers welcome.\nCall John L 630/251-5904 or pm to attend.6pm start. DTSTART:20100725T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare Glenwood FP DTSTAMP:20100711T181409Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:457-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Cast &\; Compare – 7/24/10 - 8am until noon\, Glenwood FP\, Batavia.\nSequel to the Short Rod Shootout – we will test cast a gr oup of rods &\; line weights designed for warmwater &\; larger flies . New TFO and Scott rods will be on hand with Rio &\; Scientific Angler s Sharkskin lines. Members are encouraged to bring their choice of rods th ey like to compare &\; for others to try. Also bring your waders.\nWhil e not a class it will be a good time to learn from your fellow Bassbuggers . I’ll grill some dogs for lunch about 11:30 &\; we will target some areas to fish afterwards.\nOffered by the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance &am p\; One More Cast fly shop.\nQuestions call John Loebach\, ISA Flyfishing Director 630/251-5904 or\nJoseph Meyers at One More Cast 708/482-4990 DTSTART:20100723T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days DTSTAMP:20100707T150538Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:456-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:ISA Volunteers will be needed to man the ISA Booth and in ho sting the entire Kids Casting Field and Fishing Pond!\n DTSTART:20100924T200000Z DTEND:20100926T195959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Water Willow Planting Rescheduled DTSTAMP:20100703T165833Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:455-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Water willow planting in Montgomery Il.Meet on the East side of the river North of Mill Street.\nParking is available at Austin Park o ff Broadway DTSTART:20100716T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday fishing NEW LOCATION DTSTAMP:20100626T172425Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:438-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bassbugger fishing at Glenwood Forest Preserve\,Rte. 25 Bata via. All members welcome.\nMake it Casey's Pond at Fermilab in Batavia - F ox is WAAY to high. Start 5:30 to 6:00pm til dusk. DTSTART:20100627T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waterwillow planting DTSTAMP:20100622T003700Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:426-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Annual waterwillow planting event\,time and location to be a nnounced subject to river conditions postponed\nDue to high water condit ions and even more rain forecast the water willow planting has been resche duled to July 10 DTSTART:20100625T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kids Fishing Day DTSTAMP:20100616T002130Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:398-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:Annual Sgt. Tommy's Kids Fishing Day\nHerrick Lake\n \nPLEA SE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING!\n\nCLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER\n \nPM Me or email:\ nisaconservation@comcast.net\n \nThis free day of fishing and outdoor act ivities will take place on Saturday\, June 19 from 10-2 at Herrick Lake in Wheaton\, Ill. Note that this is earlier than previous fishing days you m ay have attended\, as we want to ensure we have the best possible fishing conditions and we reach as many people as possible.\n \nAttending childre n will have the opportunity to learn about and practice fishing\, particip ate in games and crafts\, and enjoy a free lunch. Every child will also re ceive a rod and reel\, in hopes that he or she will continue to enjoy the sport after the day is complete. DTSTART:20100618T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upper Mississippi River Basin Survey DTSTAMP:20100607T230729Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:453-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:The Illinois DNR will be conducting surveys on tributaries i n the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The following rivers will be surveyed from June 14 through June 22\; Carroll Creek\, Plum River\, South Fork Ap ple River\, Apple River\, Long Hollow Creek\, Smallpox Creek\, Rush Creek\ , Galena River and Menominee. If you have interest in volunteering to assi st with the surveys please let me know and we can provide more detail and contact information. Currently the DNR will need volunteers to work the el ectric seine stations. \n \nDave Jones 563-299-2759 DTSTART:20100620T200000Z DTEND:20100622T195959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upper Mississippi River Basin Survey DTSTAMP:20100607T230631Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:452-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:The Illinois DNR will be conducting surveys on tributaries i n the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The following rivers will be surveyed from June 14 through June 22\; Carroll Creek\, Plum River\, South Fork Ap ple River\, Apple River\, Long Hollow Creek\, Smallpox Creek\, Rush Creek\ , Galena River and Menominee. If you have interest in volunteering to assi st with the surveys please let me know and we can provide more detail and contact information. Currently the DNR will need volunteers to work the el ectric seine stations. \n \nDave Jones 563-299-2759 \n  DTSTART:20100613T200000Z DTEND:20100618T195959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Apple River Quad City Chapter Wading Outing DTSTAMP:20100607T225837Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:449-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:Dave Jones will coordinate a wading trip on the Apple River. We will meet at the Apple River State Park lot at 8:00. Please contact Da ve at 563-299-2759 to RSVP.\n \n  DTSTART:20100626T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kankakee River Survey (POSTPONED!!) DTSTAMP:20100602T231944Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:440-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:THIS IS POSTPONED DUE TO HIGH WATER!\nWe'll reschedule for l ater in the summer or fall.\nISA Stream Sampling Event\nPLEASE REGISTER HE RE TO ATTEND!:\nhttp://kankakeeriver.eventbrite.com/\n \nOur second ISA S tream Team sampling event will take place in the Kankakee River State Park on Sunday\, June 6. We will be hosting local youth groups\, citizens and members interested in learning more about the incredible biodiversity of t his watershed.\n The sampling process will include kick seining in Rock Cr eek\, testing for water quality indicators and identification of insects c ollected.\nOur Conservation Station tent will be set up on location for th is event.\nFrom 9-10 a.m. we will be accepting registrations and doing som e light trash removal on the shoreline. \n When the sampling work is concl uded\, we'll be grilling hot dogs and burgers for all involved.\nWe can us e some help to set up and supervise on this project.\nFor more information and updates\, please check our website Calendar and Conservation Opportun ities forum for more details. DTSTART:20100605T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central region outing on North Vermilion DTSTAMP:20100423T152829Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:447-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jonn Graham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 18: North Vermilion trip. Meet at Tonica exit on I-39 (truck stop) at 8:00 AM. Float and wade trip. DTSTART:20100917T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central region outing - South Vermillion DTSTAMP:20100423T152721Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:446-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jonn Graham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 11: South Vermillion trip: Meet at truck stop just off of I-74 at the Oakwood exit at 8:00. Float and wade trip. DTSTART:20100910T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region outing on Mackinaw with picnic DTSTAMP:20100423T152607Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:445-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jonn Graham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Saturday August 14: Mackinaw River/Cookout trip. Canoe or wa de. Meet at Busy Corners restaurant at 6:00 AM. Busy Corners is located ri ght off of I-74 at the Goodfield exit. After fishing we will hold a cookou t at Harold's house (right down the street from Busy Corners). If you wish to attend the cookout\, please bring own beverage and meat to put on the grill. DTSTART:20100813T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central region outing on Rock DTSTAMP:20100423T152455Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:444-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jonn Graham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:see details on July `16th DTSTART:20100716T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central region outing on Rock DTSTAMP:20100423T152255Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:443-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jonn Graham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:July 16-18: Rock River weekend trip. Come when you can. Camp ing is available at the state Park in Prophetstown for a nominal fee. The state park will be our headquarters. Hotel lodging is availabe one block f rom the river. This will be a combination boat trip (boat with motors) and wading/bank fishing. If you don't have a boat\, come anyway and we may be able to get you into a boat. DTSTART:20100715T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:central region outing on 3K DTSTAMP:20100423T152134Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:442-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jonn Graham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Wade or float outing on the 3k. Meet at the concession area in the Kankakee River state park at 8:00 DTSTART:20100618T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Region Meeting - Joe Cornwall DTSTAMP:20100406T010111Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:407-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker Joe Cornwall will present on fishing the Midwe st streams &\; rivers for smallies. Joe is an avid warmwater flyfisherm an from Cincinatti that fishes water from urban to rural with a strong emp hasis on conservation &\; fishing close to home. Check out his website www.flyfishohio.com for some of the better articles including one on Rich' s wonder worm fly. Not just for the fly fishers\, don't miss this one! Mee ting to start at 1:00pm at Bass Pro Bolingbrook upstairs conference room. DTSTART:20100423T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA Sign Posting DTSTAMP:20100318T224741Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:434-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jim J":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:There will be an ISA sign posting on Sunday\, April 25th at 8 a.m. We will meet along the West Branch of the DuPage River at Weigand R iverfront Park\, 2448 S Washington St\, Naperville. The ISA will supply ca tch and release signs to be posted along our local rivers. The number of v olunteers will determine how many miles of river we can post and wether we can send a team or two to the Fox River. Check the forums for more detail s as we get closer. DTSTART:20100425T100000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:trout fishing for kids DTSTAMP:20100311T235731Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:436-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:we are looking for volunteers to help the DuPage county fore st preserves hold their trout fishing for kids outing at Wood Dale Grove f orest preserve from 6:00am to noon.Meet at the South shelter at 5:45 am. DTSTART:20100402T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Tying DTSTAMP:20100301T223847Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:433-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:March 21st 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM\n Bloomington\, IL Fire Fight ers Station #2\nPlease contact Rob Grider or follow the Bassbuggers forum for further details and discussion.\n \nDriving directions are as follows :\n \nComing from the east (Danville\, Champaign)\, west on I-74 to Rt.51 /MainSt. exit\, go north (turn rt.) on Main\, go to Veterans Pkwy.(Vertera ns will be the overpass you see after the second stop light).Turn east(rt. ) onto Veterans\, go to second stoplight (Morissey /Rt.150)\, turn right o nto Rt. 150. Go to first stop light (Hamilton Rd.)&\; turn left. Firest ation will be on right.\n \nComing from the west (Peoria): I-74 east to C hicago/St. Louis split (Ithink thats how its marked)\, bear right (St. Lou is direction) to head south around west side of Bloomington. Exit onto Vet erans Pkwy.east.3rd stop light should be Morissey/Rt. 150. Turn right on R t.150(south). Turn left at first stop light (Hamilton Rd.). Firestation is on right. DTSTART:20100320T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Western Region membership presentation DTSTAMP:20100227T165553Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:431-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:Western Region membership presentation to Quad City In Fishe rmen Chapter to be held at the Quad City Expo Center. DTSTART:20100303T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Western \"Quad City\" region spring meeting DTSTAMP:20100227T165422Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:432-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Jones":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.c om DESCRIPTION:We have scheduled an ISA Western Region spring meeting to be held Sunday\, April 11\, 6:00 p.m. at the Riverdale fire station on Route 67 east of Bettendorf. Dan Sallee\, DNR fisheries administrator for north west Illinois will be our speaker. Dan will discuss the 2009 surveys condu cted in the Green River area and Mississippi River tributaries near the Qu ad Cities. Dan will also comment briefly about the overall health of the inland rivers in northwest Illinois. Our meeting will be a joint meeting b etween the Western Region of ISA and Quad City Chapter of the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association. \n \n  DTSTART:20100411T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Fox Float DTSTAMP:20100226T003519Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:430-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:We will float the Fox from Yorkville to Silver Springs State park.Details to be announced. DTSTART:20100917T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kankakee river outing DTSTAMP:20100226T002051Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:428-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Meet at the State park at 2:00pm fish till dark.This will be a float &\; wade outing. DTSTART:20100813T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kankakee river outing DTSTAMP:20100226T001633Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:427-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Meet at theState park consession area at 8:00am DTSTART:20100717T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lake Michigan Outing DTSTAMP:20100226T000213Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:425-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Lake Michigan fishing outing at Burnham harbor.Meet at the o ld terminal building at 8:00 am DTSTART:20100430T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Regional Wade Fishing Outing DTSTAMP:20100222T170633Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:424-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Jude Torre will lead a Ksihwaukee River wading trip. We'll m eet at the Cherry Valley Cafe at 7AM and split up from there. DTSTART:20100827T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Regional Wade Fishing Outing DTSTAMP:20100222T170016Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:423-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:The ISA will lead a wading trip on the beautiful Apple River . We will meet at the Apple River State Park lot at 8AM. This is small wat er and that may limit participation. Contact Paul Tryul at 815-703-2651 fo r RSVP or if you are willing to lead a small group. DTSTART:20100717T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Regional Float Fishing Trip DTSTAMP:20100222T162951Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:422-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Jude Torre will coordinate an all day float trip on the Kish waukee River from Belvidere to Cherry Valley. We will meet for breakfast a t the Cherry Valley Cafe at 7AM. DTSTART:20100507T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Region Fishing Outing DTSTAMP:20100222T162637Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:421-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:The ISA is hosting a wade/shore fishing trip on the Rock Riv er in Rockton\, IL at 8AM. There is a good change to catch several species along with some spring smallmouth bass. Call Paul Trybul 815-703-2651 for meeting location and RSVP. DTSTART:20100416T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Regional Meeting DTSTAMP:20100222T162235Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:420-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Trybul":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:\"Roll your own\" meeting at 7PM at Gander Mountain off of P erryville Rd in Rockford. Do you make your own lures or tie your own jigs? Do you tie flies? Come show off what you make and how you make it. DTSTART:20100315T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deer Hair Day at OMC DTSTAMP:20100218T032642Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:419-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Bassbuggers\, here's a great opportunity to develop your dee r hair fly tieing skills.\nISA members Michael Taylor and Cory Gale in a c ooperative event with Joseph Meyer are offering a day of learning and prac ticing the art of tieing with deer hair.\n \nWhen: Saturday\, March 20th\ , ~10am to ~3pm\nWhere: One More Cast Fly Shop - Countryside\, IL\nWhat: M ichael and Cory will work with you in practicing 'spinning' and 'stacking' deer hair and shaping the resulting mess of hair into a bass catching mac hine. Joseph will add his expertise teaching the \"Zoo Cougar\" pattern.\n Who: This is for those who have never messed with deer hair and want to se e what it's all about and also for those who are experienced with deer hai r and want to develop those skills further.\nNote: It's also just a hoot t o interact with the fun\, stories\, and one-liners of these 3 wild and cra zy guys.\n \nSo\, come on out and join us. Feel free to drop in and come and go as you please. (As Joseph is fond of saying\, \"We are rigidly flex ible!\")\nYou will want to bring (or obtain there)100 - 200 denier gelspun thread\, serrated scissors\, \"Brassie\" packing tool\, and a rotating vi se capable of securely holding a 1/0 hook. (If you don't have a C-clamp st yle vise\, bring a C-clamp to secure your vise to the table top.) Also\, i f you don't have a vise\, come any way and we'll share a loaner for the da y.\n \nIf you are planning on coming (either for the day or a partial) pl ease\, post or pm (coryg) so we can get an idea of how many tie-ers to pla n for.\n \nNote: We'll probably all kick in a few bucks and order some pi zza for lunch (unless I can sweet talk Joseph into making one of his marve lous soups or stews).\n \nCory Gale - Fly Tieing Coordinator DTSTART:20100319T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region Tying DTSTAMP:20100214T184556Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:417-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:February 28th meeting will be at the Bloomington Firestation #2 on Hamilton Rd. just east of Rt. 150. Official meeting time of 1pm-5pm \,but I plan on being there around noon to get going. \n \nThere are a co uple eatting/drinking establishments nearby: Tree HouseLounge\, Famous Dav es\, TGI Fridays. Those are the ones that immediately come to mind\, if an yone else knows of some please post them.\n \nDriving directions are as f ollows:\n \nComing from the east (Danville\, Champaign)\, west on I-74 to Rt. 51/MainSt. exit\, go north (turn rt.) on Main\, go to Veterans Pkwy. (Verterans will be the overpass you see after the second stop light). Turn east(rt.) onto Veterans\, go to second stoplight (Morissey /Rt. 150)\, tu rnright onto Rt. 150. Go to first stop light (Hamilton Rd.) &\; turn le ft. Firestation will be on right.\n \nComing from the west (Peoria): I-74 east to Chicago/St. Louis split (I think thats how its marked)\, bear rig ht (St. Louis direction) to head south around west side of Bloomington. Ex it onto Veterans Pkwy. east.3rd stop light should be Morissey/Rt. 150. Tur n right on Rt. 150(south). Turn left at first stop light (Hamilton Rd.). F irestation is on right.\n \nPost in the Events and Planning or Bassbugger s Forums for further details or comments. DTSTART:20100227T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISA Booth- ScoutORama 2010 DTSTAMP:20100213T231744Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:416-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clifford":admin@illinoissmallmouthallianc e.com DESCRIPTION:ISA Booth and help with the fishing program at ScoutORama 20 10.\n \nFull Details and updates:\nhttp://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/ forums/index.php?showtopic=6454 DTSTART:20100514T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region meeting DTSTAMP:20100208T201825Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:410-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The Feburary meeting for the Chicago region will be a casual breakfast meeting on Saturday\, Feburary 13th at 9:00am.The meeting will be held at the Sunmist restaurant\,501 East Lake street\,Addison Il.That i s 2 blocks West of route 83 on Lake street in addison Il. DTSTART:20100212T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tinley Park Outdoor show DTSTAMP:20100208T001108Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:415-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Tinley Park Outdoor Show Saturday February 13 and Sunday F ebruary 14\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. DTSTART:20100212T190000Z DTEND:20100214T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicagoland region meeting DTSTAMP:20100125T185006Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:414-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Buric":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The Chicagoland region meeting for March will be held at the Bass Pro Shop in Bolingbrook on Saturday\,March 27th at 6:00 PM.Our featu red speaker for this meeting will be Capt. Ralph Steiger.Capt. Steiger wil l fill us in on the secrets of the growing Lake Michigan smallmouth fisher y.This is one meeting you don't want to miss! \n \n Ed B DTSTART:20100326T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:America's Outdoor Show (Rosemont) DTSTAMP:20100124T170105Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:413-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:America's Outdoor Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N River Rd in Rosemont\, Illinois \nDes Plaines\, IL 60018\nSh owHours\nAmerica's Outdoor Show\nExhibit Hall Hours\nWednesday\, January 2 7\, 2010\n2:00pm - 9:30pm\nThursday\, January 28\, 2010\n2:00pm - 9:30pm\n Friday\, January 29\, 2010\n2:00pm - 9:30pm\nSaturday\, January 30\, 2010\ n10:00am - 8:00pm\nSunday\, January 31\, 2010\n10:00am - 6:00pm\n \nCome visit the ISA booth! DTSTART:20100126T190000Z DTEND:20100131T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo and ISA seminar DTSTAMP:20100123T232325Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:381-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jim J":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:The ISA will be presenting a seminar and having a booth at t he Great Waters Fly fishing Expo which will now be held at Pheasant Run in St. Charles. DTSTART:20100128T190000Z DTEND:20100131T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region meeting DTSTAMP:20100119T150950Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:412-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jonn Graham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be our annual \"Fly Tying Meeting\". 6:00 start at the Heworth Library. Any and all are welcome - you do not have to be a fly fisherman to attend. If you strictly spin fish\, then c'mon o n in and let us persuade you to the \"dark side\".\n \nThose tyers coming \, prepare to tye a favorite fly\, and bring along six completed flies to provide as samples. DTSTART:20100211T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Region meeting DTSTAMP:20100119T150751Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:411-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jonn Graham":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance. com DESCRIPTION:Our monthly meeting will be held at the Heyworth Library. 6 :00 start time. Not sure of a topic yet\, but we will go out for food and beverage afterwards. DTSTART:20100311T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central region open tie DTSTAMP:20100109T132825Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:409-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Urbana Library Conference room / Lower floor (Not the Larger Auditorium)\n \n210 West Green Street\, Urbana\, Illinois 61801 · 217-3 67-4057\n \nSunday afternoon\, January 17th\, 1- 4:00 PM\n \nFormat stil l to be determined.\n \nFood and Beverage afterwards\, countless places w ithin the area. Let me know what you're up for.\n \nIf possible please le t me know if you plan on attending.\nPm Rob G or John L - Bring tools & \; tying lite most materials will be available for all. If specific materi al or colors needed please pm John. If you need stuff I will p/u &\; de liver anything ordered with Joseph at One More Cast. Place order by callin g Joseph at 708/482-4990 by noon on thursday 1/14.\nJohn DTSTART:20100117T020000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flies of the ISA DTSTAMP:20100109T125621Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:408-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:4/10 Flies of the ISA 9am to 4pm at One More Cast 6525 Jolie t Road\, Countryside\, 708/482-4990.Our annual tying fest where members wi ll recap the best patterns of the last year. This tie along offers the cha nce to try six or more flies with three tables of tiers throughout the day . Bring your tools materials are provided. DTSTART:20100410T110000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying DTSTAMP:20100109T123700Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:406-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Members demo patterns &\; tie along\, bring your thread & amp\; tools\, materials provided. New to tying this is a great way to get started or just drop by to watch.Monthly meetings(most) on the 4th Monday from September to May. We meet at 6pm start tying shortly after at One Mor e Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countryside.Cory Gale will coordinate t his program. DTSTART:20100524T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying DTSTAMP:20100109T123505Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:405-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Members demo patterns &\; tie along\, bring your thread & amp\; tools\, materials provided. New to tying this is a great way to get started or just drop by to watch.Monthly meetings(most) on the 4th Monday from September to May. We meet at 6pm start tying shortly after at One Mor e Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countryside.Cory Gale will coordinate t his program. DTSTART:20100426T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying DTSTAMP:20100109T123345Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:404-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Members demo patterns &\; tie along\, bring your thread & amp\; tools\, materials provided. New to tying this is a great way to get started or just drop by to watch.Monthly meetings(most) on the 4th Monday from September to May. We meet at 6pm start tying shortly after at One Mor e Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countryside.Cory Gale will coordinate t his program. DTSTART:20100322T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4 th Monday tying DTSTAMP:20100109T123241Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:403-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Members demo patterns &\; tie along\, bring your thread & amp\; tools\, materials provided. New to tying this is a great way to get started or just drop by to watch.Monthly meetings(most) on the 4th Monday from September to May. We meet at 6pm start tying shortly after at One Mor e Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countryside.Cory Gale will coordinate t his program. DTSTART:20100222T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Monday tying DTSTAMP:20100109T123050Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:402-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Members demo patterns &\; tie along\, bring your thread & amp\; tools\, materials provided. New to tying this is a great way to get started or just drop by to watch.Monthly meetings(most) on the 4th Monday from September to May. We meet at 6pm start tying shortly after at One Mor e Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countryside.Cory Gale will coordinate t his program. DTSTART:20100125T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronzeback Blowout DTSTAMP:20091218T043001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:399-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:The Bronzeback Blowout\nGuest speakers\, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director\, Marc Miller and from Tight Lines guide se rvice in DePere WI\, Tim Landwehr.\nSilent Auctions\, raffle prizes\, dinn er. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets\, go to\; http://illinoissmallmou thalliance.net/html/blowout.php DTSTART:20100306T040000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Fishing & Outdoor Show DTSTAMP:20091115T032055Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:396-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Rockford Fishing &\; Outdoor Show DTSTART:20100304T190000Z DTEND:20100307T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Quad City Outdoor Hunting & Fishing Show DTSTAMP:20091115T031831Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:397-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Quad City Expo Center\, Rock Island\, IL\nHours\;\nThursday 2/18 4-9 pm\nFriday 2/19 12-8pm\nSaturday 2/20 9am-8pm\nSunday 2/21 10am -4pm\nTickets\; Adults $6 Kids 6-16 $1\, under 6 Free DTSTART:20100217T190000Z DTEND:20100221T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northwest Region Meeting DTSTAMP:20091115T030504Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:391-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Region will meet on Wednesday\, January 13th a t 7:00 at the Rockford Gander Mountain on Perryville Rd. The Winnebago Cou nty Forest Preserve District has recently shown some interest in habitat i mprovement of the Kishwaukee within its parks\, so come to the meeting arm ed with ideas for potential projects. They’ve asked for our input\, so l et’s give it to them. We will also schedule our 2010 outings\, and raffl e a hat or two. A speaker hasn’t yet been determined. DTSTART:20100113T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicagoland Meeting DTSTAMP:20091115T030340Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:390-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Ferguson":admin@illinoissmallmouthallian ce.com DESCRIPTION:Chicago Regional Meeting\nThe Janurary meeting will be Satur day the 16th at 6:00 pm at the Bolingbrook Bass Pro.\nAt this time we are working on getting a Simms factory rep to speak\, not yet confirmed. Scott Ferguson will give a brief talk on rigging and fishing a senko. DTSTART:20100116T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronze Friday DTSTAMP:20091105T014834Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:389-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="Jim J":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance.com DESCRIPTION:Bronze Friday-Instead of shopping\, smallmouth fishing! DTSTART:20091126T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago region meeting 6pm BPS Bolingbrook DTSTAMP:20091014T020646Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:388-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Our first meeting this winter features ISA member Dan Basore collector &\; expert on vintage fishing tackle &\; techniques. He h as for years appeared at the major sports shows with his historical displa ys. Dan has also consulted Bass Pro on store displays &\; authored many articles in Midwest Outdoors &\; other magazines. His presentation wil l focus on smallmouth bass including his interview with the angler who cau ght the 10lb. plus smallie (16lb. test record fish) last year in the Midwe st. Bring your questions or your old gear/ lures for Dan to fill you in on . At the Bass Pro in Bolingbrook upstairs meeting room. Don't miss this on e! DTSTART:20091106T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying West 11/16 CHANGED DATE DTSTAMP:20091001T212246Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:386-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Members demo patterns &\; tie along\, bring your thread & amp\; tools\, materials provided. New to tying this is a great way to get started or just drop by to watch.Monthly meetings(most) on the 4th Monday from September to May. We meet at 6pm start tying shortly after at One Mor e Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countryside.Cory Gayle will coordinate this program. DTSTART:20091116T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying North 11/12 6:00pm DTSTAMP:20090928T003121Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:385-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Members demo patterns &\; tie along\, bring your thread & amp\; tools\, materials provided. New to tying this is a great way to get started or just drop by to watch.Monthly meetings(most) on the 2nd Thursda y from September to May. We meet at 6pm start tying shortly after at Angle rs International Resources.\nStuart Van Dorn again will coordinate this pr ogram. DTSTART:20091112T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cast & Compare - Hidden Lake 10/24 DTSTAMP:20090928T002141Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:384-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Cast and Compare outing - Meet at Hidden Lake forest preserv e- Rte. 53 &\; Butterfield road- 9am to 11pm \, bring your new\, favori te or vintage gear for a chance to ask &\; cast a bunch of different ro ds. Members can share gear\, preferences &\; tips. This is especially v aluable to the newer fly casters - don't be bashful - even if you are only interested or starting come out\, you will learn. I plan to grill lunch a fter so leave time if you can for lunch. DTSTART:20091024T110000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying West 10/26 6:00pm DTSTAMP:20090928T001516Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:383-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Members demo patterns &\; tie along\, bring your thread & amp\; tools\, materials provided. New to tying this is a great way to get started or just drop by to watch.Monthly meetings(most) on the 4th Monday from September to May. We meet at 6pm start tying shortly after at One Mor e Cast fly shop 6525 Joliet Road\, Countryside.Cory Gayle will coordinate this program. DTSTART:20091026T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tying North 10/8 6:00pm DTSTAMP:20090928T000701Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:382-1-ffaa01d778e07ea07dcbd7fff70d2b41@illinoissmallmouthalliance.net ORGANIZER;CN="John Loebach":admin@illinoissmallmouthalliance .com DESCRIPTION:Members demo patterns &\; tie along\, bring your thread & amp\; tools\, materials provided. New to tying this is a great way to get started or just drop by to watch.Monthly meetings(most) on the 2nd Thursda y from September to May. We meet at 6pm start tying shortly after at Angle rs International Resources.\nStuart Van Dorn again will coordinate this pr ogram. DTSTART:20091008T080000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR