While on a professional development trip to Chicago I snuck in some fishing. Before I left I reached out to Terry, http://www.amarbleheadflyfisher.com and Paul, http://www.paulsguideservice.com. Getting some useful information I packed my 9 wt and a box of striper flies. I also called Chicago Fly Fishing Outfittets, http://chifly.com. I spoke with Neil who was very helpful with explaining local liscense requirements and tactics. I love local independent businesses. I highly recomend this shop as the service was wonderful.
Once I arrived the weather took a turn for the worse but thankfully I packed a Goretex jacket. The walk from my hotel to the river walk was a short one but it was def a little scary for the country boy.
Chicago is a friendly town. While walking the sea wall in howling wind and rain I came across another angler. Being the only two people around we said hello and Mike helped me learn this new fishery. We caught some fish. I hope we can fish together another time.
I used a 9 ft 9 wt and a an intermediate Rio Outbound line. I used 16 flouro tippet which may have bee a little thick. If I were to go back again I might take a line that sinks a bit more and a little bit lighter tippet.
Once I arrived the weather took a turn for the worse but thankfully I packed a Goretex jacket. The walk from my hotel to the river walk was a short one but it was def a little scary for the country boy.
Chicago is a friendly town. While walking the sea wall in howling wind and rain I came across another angler. Being the only two people around we said hello and Mike helped me learn this new fishery. We caught some fish. I hope we can fish together another time.
I used a 9 ft 9 wt and a an intermediate Rio Outbound line. I used 16 flouro tippet which may have bee a little thick. If I were to go back again I might take a line that sinks a bit more and a little bit lighter tippet.
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