With the weather past us it’s game on. Everyday is producing very quality fish. The size of these spring fish are outstanding. Full big bellies and strong current make for a exciting fight. Daily fly choices are the biggest puzzle to put together. They are not eating the same bugs everyday. Dark patterns are working best most days.
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Well April showers are right on time. Before the rains came the river was in primo shape, now it’s normal spring high and dirty. The water temps are starting to climb again this spring is definitely slow going. Because of the rains the reschedule game has begun and because of it spring dates are VERY limited.
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What a great first week of the season. Plenty of fish came to the boat. A wide variety of patterns worked already with the warm water temps. I have a few April dates left. May and June are filling quick. We’ll see if I can get this weeks trips in with the forecast rains, fingers crossed.
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The time has come for the start of the smallmouth season. The month of March is always a toss up. This year it’s starting early. Having a flexible schedule and playing the weather windows is a must. The water temps are in the mid 40’s already and the fish are eating. It’s time!!
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As I stated in my last report spending the winter in Florida is the way to live. Both the backcountry and the flats are loaded with redfish and snook. Having lots of shots daily is common.
I’ll be home soon and because of the weather I’m not looking forward to. My smallmouth calendar is filling. Pitter patter and get your name on it.
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Florida is the place to spend the winter. This will be a annual thing for me so if you want to escape the cold of the Midwest get a hold of me and leave the shovels and snowblowers behind.
Local smallmouth season is about 60 days away. I go through this every year, DO NOT WAIT to get your day booked.
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Well we had the arrival of fall and now we wait. With the recently passed rains it bumped the river up too high to fish. Once it drops to fishable levels it’ll be in its normal winter flows, over 5000 cfs until it freezes. All that means is it’s streamer time again. I will continue to run trips on the Kankakee once the flows drop until I head south for the winter.
The 2021 season has been phenomenal And I couldn’t be more thankful for all of you that spend your days with me on the water.
My calendar is open for the 2022 season.
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The leaves are trying to start their annual color show. With the 10 degree water temp change from day to night the fall transitions have begun. River grass has started to let loose. Once you hit the park section of the river it really becomes a problem, clearing of flies or lures every cast. A huge variety of patterns are working, knowing where the fish are is way more important than what they’re eating.
I have a very limited amount of open dates, shoot me a text if you have the last minute itch to get out. (630)886-1964
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Finally the humidity is gone and the remaining days of summer are comfortable while floating down the river. The river is in primo shape and fishing great. A huge variety of patterns are working on a day to day basis.
I have only a very small handful of dates open until October left available.
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Apologies, I’ve been too busy to keep up with this like I normally do.
The Kankakee is in great shape despite the rains we had early last week. Normal summer patterns and locations are in full swing. Floating grass is a issue some days and others the river is clear of it.
It’s funny lately looking at the shoreline during the day I w been thinking in just a short month and a half everything will be turn colors. Where did the summer go?
Some of you know there’s been a issue going on in regards to water rights on the Dupage river, take a minute read, get involved! This is a president setting issue in Illinois.
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