MikeO1181 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hey Guys, I figure it has been a while since I have posted and since the weather is not as nice as it has been I figure now is a good time to post again. I just bought a new kayak( Advanced Elements Inflatable Advanced Frame Kayak) and am a beginner with kayaking and was wondering on some places you might recommend to try which would be okay for a beginner near Lombard IL, or not more then an hour away. I feel as I have mostly missed this season to go, yet am looking forward to some places next year. Oh and I enjoy fishing too which I figured I would throw that in also. I enjoy fly fishing, fishing with a baitcaster, or spin caster, or anything fishing in general. I enjoy fishing mostly for large mouth, and small mouth bass. . If you can suggest some places to try I am more then willing to give it a shot. Or if someone wants to possibly go fishing some time let me know. Looking forward to your responses..... Sincerely, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Get a permit for your boat & you can learn in several of Dupage forest preserve lakes - safer than the rivers at first. The Fox offers alot of good access & safe water at low flows - 1000cfs on the Montgomery dam guage, just be careful if you venture out on higher levels, you might have to respond faster. Also get used to wearing your PFD when you need it you won't have time to put it on. It helps to boat with another yakker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO1181 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions guys, sorry it took me so long to respond back. Hopefully next year fishing will be more exciting, and productive then this past year. As this previous year I have not been able to go fishing as much as I normally like to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO1181 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions, I had just got my kayak registered with Illinois, so I am safe on that. I of course do plan on on always wearing my PFD as you never know when things could go wrong. I do plan on trying a few lakes, as well as using my kayak on a few rivers once I get used to this kayak. Thanks for all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Mike, sent you a pm with a couple of ideas. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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