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  2. Blowout Tickets

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    We are at a record pace on selling Bronzeback Blowout tickets this year. Make sure to get yours before the event space is sold out! We don't want anyone to miss out, but there is a cap on how many people are allowed inside the banquet space. It only takes two minutes to get your tickets. Just click this link...  

     

  4. Can I legally Fish the Kish?

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    Sometimes playing ignorant and being apologetic is the best option.  Oh I am sorry sir. My apologies sir. I hope you have a blessed day sir. If being charming doesn't work, always make sure you are packing in case things hit the fan! Ignore that last part.... I am jut an old hillbilly from KY. :)

  6. Sgt Tommy's Kids Fishing Day - Volunteers Needed

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    Can you help at this event? Please let us know!  No experience required. 

    FISHING DAY 2018

    Twelfth Annual Sgt. Tommy's Kids Family Fishing Day

    Sgt. Tommy's Kids is proud to announce our Twelfth Annual Family Fishing Day, created to teach children about the outdoors. It is our mission – and our privilege – to encourage children to Take it Outside!

    When:    Saturday June 16, 2018 from 9am to noon. (Check-in begins at 8am)
    Where:   Herrick Lake in Wheaton, IL
    Who:      Children 3-15 years
    Why:      To promote youth appreciation and education of the outdoors

    The Family Fishing Day is completely free, hosted in appreciation of services provided by military, police and fire personnel.        

    Each registered child will receive a brand new fishing pole and tackle kit to enjoy the rest of the summer as you remember to "Take it Outside!"  

  10. Mike Allen Seminar for OBTU May 16th

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    CHAPTER MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED AT 7:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY

    at the Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West building near 31st Street and Jorie Blvd. In Oak Brook, Illinois.  Meetings are typically scheduled on the third Wednesday of every month (except June, July and August).

     

    MEMBERSHIP MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7-9 P.M.

    Speaker:  Guide Mike Allen of Midwest Waters Angling Co.
    “Fly fishing for smallmouth bass in the streams in the greater Chicago region (Rock River, Illinois River, Fox River, Kankakee River, Des Plaines River, & DuPage River)”
    7 p.m.  Come early for a 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. social hour and grilled brats, chips and beverages before our 7 p.m. meeting.  Guests are welcome.

     

     

  11. Advice on getting kids into fishing

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    1 hour ago, Eric said:

    I can’t help but ask ... where are the kid’s parents and why aren’t they on top of this? At 23, not your role to inspire or educate their child!

    Alot of kids these days are missing positive role models and father figures. Also, alot of parents were never taught the outdoors. It is our job as sportsmen to help educate the general population before being sportsmen is a thing of the past. Kudos to anyone willing to take a kid fishing, whether it is their kid or someone else's. 

  12. Advice on getting kids into fishing

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    Keep it simple. Bobber, Hook, Worms, Zebco, and take him to a place where he will catch fish no matter if they are 3 inches long. If she is asking you to do this she sees a role model in you. Likely the kid does not have a father figure in his life, and that's important to a 9 year old boy, as in really really important. Stop and get him a snack and a pop. Any snack and any pop he wants, even if it is chocolate and Mt. Dew. My best piece of advice is this; Leave all of your electronic devices in the truck. That goes for both of you. Just have fun. Find some frogs, skip rocks, sit at a picnic table and just chat. He will be hooked easier than you think. 

  13. Mike Allen Seminar for OBTU May 16th

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    Guide Mike Allen to Speak on "Illinois Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass" at Oak Brook Trout Unlimited Meeting, May 16 at 7 p.m.

     

    Guide Mike Allen of Midwest Waters Angling will speak on "Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass in the greater Chicago and Northern Illinois Area" which will include the Kankakee, Fox, Des Plaines, DuPage Illinois and Rock Rivers at 7 p.m. at the Oak Brook Recreation Center Central Park West Building.  The meeting is open to the public. There is no admission.

     

    Growing up in Illinois, the DuPage River Fly Tying Club became a mainstay in Mike's fishing and fly tying, and he has remained closely involved for the past 20 years. Mike now makes his home in the Fox River Valley. His home waters of the Fox and DuPage Rivers are two of the many watersheds in northern Illinois that he has come to learn and love.

    Mike has fished these rivers extensively over the years, and looks forward to sharing all of these truly special waters with you. Mike enjoys all kinds of fishing, but specializes in warm water fly fishing for native smallmouth bass, carp, and pike.

  15. Wader Repair

    in Gear & Techniques

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    What brand are your waders? I have a pair of Simms G3's that needed some TLC after 3 years. I sent them back to Simms and for a measley $40 they repaired leaks, even ones I didn't know existed, replaced the booties and the gravel guards. They are just like brand new! Maybe your manufacturer has a repair program? 

  17. Just 4 Fun

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    I say we set up a tournament. Each of you will have a judge to monitor your CPR (catch, photo, release) that Chad discussed at the Blowout. You will have 6 hours to fish. Members can place cash bets on the side.... 

  19. You won't want to miss this...

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    Good morning everyone. This year is the 20th annual Bronzeback Blowout. This is a milestone for our club, and it is sure to be a celebration that you will not want to miss! Have you bought your tickets yet? We only have a few tickets remaining. Make sure you buy yours today before they are all gone! The link to buy tickets can be found under the 2018 bronze back blowout tab at the top of the page. I am really looking forward to this event and hopefully we'll see everyone there.

  20. 2018 BBB Kayak has arrived

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    Yesterday afternoon Chad Hoover dropped off the Nucanoe Flint that his team has donated to the Blowout. After looking over the design I am digging this boat for fly fishing. The deck is super clean with little for the fly line to be cught on.  This boat could be yours, as it will be up for auction! Have you bought your tickets yet? 

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  22. Knoxville Area

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    Frontier Anglers TN. That's all you need to know for Smallies. Rob Fightmaster if you want to fish for trout. . My wife is from there...we go a few times a year. For smallies the Holston produces crazy numbers. The French broad will produce larger but fewer fish. 

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