Hi my name is Kevin Coan, new member to ISA, but not new to smallmouth fishing. I grew up in Cherry Valley IL and I have been fishing the Kishwaukee river and its tributaries for over 15 years. Smallmouth fishing has turned into a mild obsession. lol biggest to date in IL is 20.75" and my goal is to beat that in 2022. I know the Kishwaukee river like the back of my hand from Garden Prairie to Sycamore and everything in between. In 2022 I have expanded my scope south west and west in general, in search of big smallies. I prefer to wade fish, as it gets me to the hard to reach spots that produce, I also fish from canoe on those long runs and high waters. I look forward to meeting you on the rivers of IL.