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John Loebach

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  1. John Loebach
    Orvis rods this Saturday: Recon 9' - 7wt. Orvis Fullflex glass 8-6 6wt. New Orvis H 3 9' 5wt. Doug Taylor has promised to bring new rods from Sage rep Dave Gellatley. I'll have some Fisher, Phillipson, & Silaflex glass rods to try, all older. Bring a rod or two for others to try & I'll have lines to test on your rod if you like. John
  2. John Loebach
    Cast & Compare 2017 Saturday 9/09/17 - 8:00am to 12 noon Glenwood Forest Preserve 1644 S. River St., Batavia, IL. 60510 Bring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to others. This is a great chance to try other rods on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out & learn! Test new gear from Dupage Fly Fishing & Orvis Yorktown, plus Doug Taylor - Sage Pro Staff & spey instructor are in with more to come. We’ll also have a raffle of donated gear during lunch to cover expenses. Come join us for this free event – stick around & we’ll grill & then go fish! John Loebach Fly Fishing Director, ISA 630/251-5904
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    The Early Show – Sunday 11/12/17 9am – 5pm Presented by the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance & Dupage Rivers Fly Tyers Come to the 7th Early Show, Chicago’s only all fly fishing & tying show! Sit with the area’s best fly tyers as they demonstrate their talents on a wide variety of fly patterns. Kids will enjoy the free fly tying & entomology programs. Show Features: 25+ Regional fly tyers – sit and watch them create a fly for the waters they fish. Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructors provide free casting lessons. Spey casting demonstrations & help matching the line to rod. Regional fishing guides on hand to share tips & book trips. Guest speaker presentations all day long. Vendors include area shops, reps, pro tyers & guides all with great deals. Six club booths ready to answer questions about their activities. Dupage Forest Preserve District booth to promote outdoor & youth programs. Raffle of donated flies & gear drawn at end of the show. Free Youth Fly Tying with all the materials and tools provided. At the Dupage F.P. Mayslake Peabody Estate, it was constructed by Francis Stuyvesant Peabody during the American Gilded Age. Experience the splendor of its grounds and learn about fly fishing & tying inside the mansion at The Early Show. Mark Your Calendar Now For The First Fly Show Of The Fall Season! Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 West 31st Street Oakbrook, IL. 60523 Sunday 11/12/17 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission is $10.00 for adults - kids 12 and under are FREE.
  4. John Loebach
    Cast & Compare 2018 Saturday 9/08/18 - 8:00am to 12 noon Glenwood Forest Preserve 1644 S. River St., Batavia, IL. 60510 Bring one or more of your new or favorite rods to compare to others. This is a great chance to try other rods on the water to see what you like. If you are new to fly fishing come out & learn! Test new gear from Dupage Fly Fishing & Orvis Yorktown, plus Doug Taylor - Sage Pro Staff & spey instructor are in with more to come. We’ll also have a raffle of donated gear during lunch to cover expenses. Come join us for this free event – stick around & we’ll grill & then go fish! John Loebach Fly Fishing Director, ISA 630/251-5904
  5. John Loebach
    Craig - I'll help with casting.
  6. John Loebach
    Thank you, Forrest. Please ask volunteers to rsvp if coming as once we are out on the river we will not be easy to find.
  7. John Loebach
    We will meet at Glenwood FP in Batavia this Sunday 8AM to plant. Most of the plants will go downstream at Lippold park but we will return to Glenwood for lunch. Water levels are getting better, 1300 CFS at Montgomery, & dropping slowly. Short notice but I will email a reminder. John
  8. John Loebach
    Ed & I checked the planting site yesterday & it looks like we may be able to plant on the 19th or 20th. I'll have a better idea by Monday.
  9. John Loebach
    There is a county plat for sale if you inquire. It lists boundaries & taxpayer of record which might be the resident owner or a trust.
  10. John Loebach
    I'll be there. I'm bringing fruit salad.
  11. John Loebach
    Mark, you should fish the3K with me sometime - I use some of Craig's flies regularly & he has a number of highly effective patterns. The receding hare worm is one of them, the family of Wee Willy,Willy& Big Willy Wigglers subs for plastic worm fishing but durable enough to cast on the fly rod. I don't tie them as pretty as Craig but I'd be glad to share some.
  12. John Loebach
    Yes, I've fished it some. Craig tends to mimic the triggers from traditional spinning baits. This one reminds me of the articulated crankbaits with multiple sections. Lots of action when jigged.
  13. John Loebach
    Thanks, Forrest.
  14. John Loebach
    Fox gauge at Montgomery is almost 7000CFS - it will likely be two more weeks so tentatively 8/6/17 before this will happen. More to come closer to that date. Hope to see many of you at the picnic on the 29th. John
  15. John Loebach
    Thanks Scott - I just went tonight & the bars we want to plant on are under a foot or more of water. Its supposed to rain again tonight in Wisconsin. Long range forecast looks promising for Sunday 7/16.
  16. John Loebach
    Water levels are high but coming down. We will confirm that this is going by Thursday. Please check back in case we delay the date.
  17. John Loebach
    Thanks Ed for posting & twice that for the great coverage, Dale Bowman.
  18. John Loebach
    Formal waders? Is that like the tux tshirts?
  19. John Loebach
    Austin Adduci - Grab Your Fly Charters if you are interested in the Kankakee. 630/886-1964 or amadduci@yahoo.com. he guides on some of the best water in the area.
  20. John Loebach
    OC made nice reels although heavy by modern standards. Perfect to balance a fiberglass rod & the outfit will be durable. Definitely try fishing your Gramps reel I think you will like it.
  21. John Loebach
    Its too shallow for most motors up by five islands. Further down in the St. Charles pool there will be some but behavior is good from my experience. Boaters share the space & water. I can't say the same once you get up on the Chain or below by Fox river grove, too many boats & way too much wake to deal with. The rest of the middle & lower Fox is mostly paddle only & the fishing is good. Check out the Batavia to North Aurora pool you won't believe you are in the metro area. We are planting water willow there on 7/9 come help & you will have a morning to talk Fox fishing plus you'll see some prime river. Unless the temps are brutal fishing after lunch is the norm. John
  22. John Loebach
    I'll be there with sign.
  23. John Loebach
    Come join us at Glenwood Forest Preserve on Sunday 5/7 10am to 4pm as Jeff Fox hosts area bamboo builders & collectors for a day of testing, comparing & learning about bamboo fly rods. Come out & bring your bamboo to share. We'll grill some dogs for lunch. No worry about high water as there is ample room to cast on the grass. John L
  24. John Loebach
    Come join us at Glenwood Forest Preserve on Sunday 5/7 10am to 4pm as Jeff Fox hosts area bamboo builders & collectors for a day of testing, comparing & learning about bamboo fly rods. Come out & bring your bamboo to share. We'll grill some dogs for lunch. No worry about high water as there is ample room to cast on the grass.
  25. John Loebach
    Its tonight - Bob Davenport will demo a marabou deceiver. See you there. John
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