New member, Art

[Urbs]

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. 

[Scott Ferguson]

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. 

[Urbs]

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?

[Terry Dodge]

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.

[Urbs]

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

[Kev-mo]

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...

[Urbs]

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).

[Conrad]

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.