John Loebach

I couldn't handle 2nd grade at this point.

Fluorocarbon main advantage is strength & no stretch. On a swing or dead drift the stretch of mono deadens the ability to detect change in direction whether stopped by a strike or hung up on the bottom. I've never tested Scott's comment on braid without leader but have heard the same & seen it work so I believe he is right. Regarding imitations effect on fish the two most important (and related) factors are location(depth) & speed. Start out with a moderate speed retrieve & slow down until you start to get bit. Trout will hold in a seam at the same point to feed. Bass will follow & take at the end of the swing when you can't get a response any other way. When fishing with someone don't pass up the opportunity to cast near a fighting fish, there are almost always followers & the struggle can make them aggressive. In clear lakes its common to see fighting bass barf up the stomach contents & the chasers taking it. I believe we fish past around or through lots of fish that don't respond. Finding the trigger is key, effective color most often subtle(olive on the Fox), black or gray & white work when chartreuse, yellow & flash are seen but ignored. If its hard to see then its like the natural food. I'll still start with a chart/white clouser fished deep & stripped to cover ground but change if its not working today. On ponds for LM bass I prefer dead slow with a finger roll strip to just keep the slack out as it sinks. Less is often more, the same as plastics on gear.

Great topic, Norm.

Dates are:

1/19/17

2/16/17

3/16/17

4/20/17

Also we will do one a month this winter I think in addition to the Thursdays at DFF. These will be at the hosts choice of location. PM me if you want to plan one - probably best on the weekend & a plus if we move around the region.

John

I'd come out for breakfast on the weekend. Fishing possible too.

Great outing, Ed. Thanks for this & all you do over the course of the year.

I'll tie Barr's Bouface

Another one complete! Thanks to all who helped its a group effort. Numbers soon.

John

ITS TOMORROW! Be sure to stop by if you can. Lots of info even if you don't use a fly rod.

John

We could use a little more help or tyers. You don't need to work the whole day... post if you can come.

Thanks,

John

Frank Briggs,

I can't find your email. I hope you can help again.

John

Ron,

I hope to see you Sunday - I can't find your email.

John

Thanks, Craig. 8 to 8:30am is good.

Vendors

312flyfish Tv – Chris Slywka

312flyfishtv@gmail.com

Badger Tenkara – Matt Sment

fishon@badgertenkara.com

Coren’s Rod & Reel – Eric Heckman

773-631-5202

Driftless Angler – Matt Wagner

608/637-8779 www.driftlessangler.com

Dupage Fly Fishing Co. – Jeremy Spaccapaniccia

630/857-3468 www.dupagefly.com

Flies by Rich – Rich McElligott

fliesbyrich@yahoo.com

Great Lakes Fly Fishing – Glen Blackwood

www.troutmoor.net

Hawkeye Fly Tyer – Mike Jacobs

319/465-4704

Historical Fish Displays – Dan Basore

ollures@aol.com

Maxxon Outfitters – Norm Hartmann

708/485-0405

OBTU – Stan Zarnewecki

Orvis – Zeph Micheals

retail-yorktownstr042@orvis.com

Rocktown Adventures – Kevin Versino

www.rocktownadventures.com

Streamside Furled Leaders – Mike Moline

info@streamsideleaders.com

Whitetail Fly Tieing – Nancy Richardson

www.whitetailflytieing.com

Guides:

Austin Adduci – Grab Your Fly Charters

www.grabyourflycharters.com

Isreal Dunn – Shorebound Hero LLC

shoreboundheromadison@gmail.com

Abe Downs – Blackwater Fly Fishing

www.blackwaterflyfishing.com

Javier Guevara Ecuador Flyfishing

ecuadorflyfishing@hotmail.com

Bill Scherer Boulder Junction

wetieit@wetieit.com

Kyle Zempel – Black Earth Angling Co.

www.blackearthangling.com

Rod Builders

Jeff Fox, Brian Smith, Dennis Higham, Ron Barch

Bamboo rod building demo

Speaker Schedule for the show.

• 10:00 Mike Jacobs – Iowa smallmouth bass
• 11:00 Israel Dunn – Kayak fishing for carp & musky
• 12:00 Javier Guevara - Ecuador trips, tarpon & peacock bass.
• 1:00 Abe Downs - Northern Wisconsin river musky & bass.
• 2:00 Bill Scherer – Musky on the fly
• 3 00 Kyle Zempel Fishing the crash – Wisconsin smallmouth bass.
• 4:00 Austin Aducci – Kankakee bass, Lake Michigan carp
• 4:30 Raffle draw

Spey casting presentation by Doug Taylor, Sage pro staff at 11:30 am & 2 :30 pm

Drift FFF certified casting instruction 10:30 to 12:30, 1:30 to 3:30pm

Rich will be on tomorrow morning talking about the Early Show.

Its almost time for The Early Show, this is the 6th time on 11/13/16 again at Mayslake mansion in Oakbrook. I hope you will join us again for Chicago’s only all fly fishing & tying show. Please post or pm if you can help run the show or if you want to tie. We need to come up with 8 or more tyers, you will be able to step out & see a seminar or visit the other booths. Less than a whole day is OK too.

Thanks,

ISA Early Show

John Loebach

Fly Fishing Director

Would not miss it. Maybe some wadable levels on the Kank by then - I haven't been out much.

I'll come on Sunday am.

I got to know Bob over the years of planting the Fox but only got to fish with him once this summer with Rich & Ed. We will continue to plant water willows & remember who taught us the value of improving habitat one area, one thousand plants at a time. He will be missed but the seed of his view of the rivers we all love to fish has taken root.

Good event, early drizzle. 31+ attended most stayed for the whole morning. Best new rod IMHO Sage X series, great fast rod with feel & Redington Predator 7 & 9 wt. - great rods for a great price both brought by Jeremy @ Dupage Fly. Liked the Orvis Recon 7 wt. brought by Tim from Yorktown store plus the Orvis superfine glass. Bob D. brought a sweet Winston 5wt. I put out vintage glass Phillipson, Silaflex, & Fishers. Best glass rod there was (again) Ed B. Orvis Fullflex 6 wt. late 60's rod. Doug Taylor had new switch & spey Sage rods & spent the whole morning teaching 2 handed casting. Many thanks to the core members who always help plus a reminder to shop local whenever you can - Dupage Fly Fishing Co. & Orvis Yorktown both have good people with lots of knowledge, always willing to share.

John

Tomorrow - Orvis Yorktown will bring some rods too. Weather looks good - see y'all there.

John

Cast & Compare 2016
Saturday 9/10/16 - 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!

Dupage Fly Fishing & Doug Taylor, Sage Pro Staff & spey instructor are bringing Sage & Redington new rods& more.

St Croix Mojo Bass rod plus members favorites & classic glass even some bamboo.

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!

Our recent water willow plantings are at this location & are doing great.




John Loebach
Fly Fishing Director, ISA

Ten volunteers planted 684 water willow & 128 lizard's tail yesterday from 8 til noon. Just downstream from last years site on the West Branch Dupage in Warrenville. Although I did not check myself Jesse Demartini, head of the Urban Stream Reseach Center, said the last years planting is doing great.

There's alot more river to plant in coming years just in the restored area. We will continue to work this stretch of the Dupage along with the Fox in the future. Thanks to all who helped as we restore some of the native habitat on our local rivers.

Put me down for fresh corn on the cob.

I'll be there with spades. If we make it past today without 1" of rain we're looking good. It looks like mild temps which helps the work go faster. We should grab some lunch afterwards.