Urbs Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 Hey folks, I’m Art. Live in the southwest burbs. I’ve mostly trout fished in the Driftless these past several years and more recently began fishing the Kankakee for smallmouth more (can’t believe what I’ve been missing!) Looking for tips to improve my smallmouth fly fishing game. I know we’re not supposed to share spots, but would like to hear about other bodies of water within 2 hours of Chicago that are wadable. Again, just general “this river is wadable and not devoid of life” within the parameters allowed. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 The DuPage and Fox are both wadeable and have good smallmouth numbers. Make a point of coming to ISA get togethers this winter and you will meet guys who are generally happy to help you learn access points and good locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbs Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 10 hours ago, Scott Ferguson said: The DuPage and Fox are both wadeable and have good smallmouth numbers. Make a point of coming to ISA get togethers this winter and you will meet guys who are generally happy to help you learn access points and good locations. great thanks Scott. i’m assuming I’d learn about the get togethers on the Events page on this site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Welcome Arthur! The next get together will be the Pizza Party in December. Watch the Events page for more info and also in upcoming Bronzeback Newsletters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbs Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Terry Dodge said: Welcome Arthur! The next get together will be the Pizza Party in December. Watch the Events page for more info and also in upcoming Bronzeback Newsletters. great thanks Terry, Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-mo Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Welcome Art. As Terry said there will be a Pizza Party in early December. I need to post this weekend. I picked up the trout bug several years while visiting my son in CO. Haven't been to the Driftless yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbs Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Kev-mo said: Welcome Art. As Terry said there will be a Pizza Party in early December. I need to post this weekend. I picked up the trout bug several years while visiting my son in CO. Haven't been to the Driftless yet... love the Driftless. only problem is the drive… Big Green and Blue are my go to streams (3.5 hour drive or so.. tough but can be done round trip in same day). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Arthur, I'm probably headed there (Kankakee) this Saturday and would be glad to point out a few things. Feel free to respond to the email posted above. Conrad S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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