Tom H. Posted December 27, 2013 Author Posted December 27, 2013 So we took a stroll on to the ice yesterday. Solid 7 inches............... Great............ On the other hand the old lady and boy both caught their first fish through the ice. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 Chicago fishing shows http://www.sportshows.com/index.html http://www.chicagosportshow.com/ http://www.tinleyparkfishingshow.com/ Boat show http://www.chicagoboatshow.com/default.aspx You going to the Schaumburg show? I'd like to sit in on Mercer/Zona if I can swing it. I was at the Ike seminar last year. Last year I didn't see many deals at the shows like they used to. Everything I looked at in interest was still selling at retail pricing. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 Probably. I did Rosemont last year because I was boat shopping. Looks like Schaumburg is growing and has a better lineup of speakers. Ike puts on a good seminar. I saw him a few years back at Rosemont. I like Zona. Don't know if I can stomach Mercer. Maybe he's different in person than on the show. He's too animated for me. Reminds me of Fish Fishburne Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 Mark, I emailed you a $2 off coupon for the Schaumburg show. If anybody else wants it PM me your email. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 I got word the Rosemont show is not worth attending. I will be at Schaumburg, just haven't decided when Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 Mark, I emailed you a $2 off coupon for the Schaumburg show. If anybody else wants it PM me your email. Apologies, didn't see this until now but I did get your email. Thank you Quote
Avaitor63 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I'm here southwest suburb of chicago, Greg Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 24, 2014 Super User Posted January 24, 2014 Welcome Greg. Post your local reports and pics in this thread. Quote
SMB101 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Stopped by at Schaumburg show. Not bad. Talked to plenty of reps about there products. Found some jerkbaits and medium sized cranks. Price shop first although most didn't carry to much of a selection with certain brands or choice of colors. Will be going back since im not finished. Have some kind of problem and that's not having enough lures. See ya'll there Oh yeah.....The Man - KVD 2 Quote
PondLvr Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 How is the selection of lures at the rosemont show? Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 24, 2014 Super User Posted January 24, 2014 How is the selection of lures at the rosemont show? I was told not to bother going. A guy I know said it took all of 15 minutes to walk the entire show. It's the smallest it's ever been. Head up to Schaumburg. It's at the Schaumburg convention center which is right near Woodfield mall. Quote
PondLvr Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Could you post a link to the website pertaining to that? Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 24, 2014 Super User Posted January 24, 2014 http://www.sportshows.com/chicago/index.html Quote
aceman387 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 I'm here southwest suburb of chicago, Greg Hi Gregg, is that a shot of maple lake from off the point ? Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 24, 2014 Super User Posted January 24, 2014 I'll be at the Schaumburg show bright and early tomorrow. ~10:15am Perhaps I'll see one or two of you there. Quote
tbone1993 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 On 1/24/2014 at 5:58 AM, MarkH024 said: I'll be at the Schaumburg show bright and early tomorrow. ~10:15am Perhaps I'll see one or two of you there. I wont be making the trip up from school this year. Kind of sucks. Quote
Avaitor63 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Hi Gregg, is that a shot of maple lake from off the point ? Yes sir, it is Maple Lake,caught some nice largemouth last season.Right where I'm standing.I've never fished that lake when the bass were spawning,just wondering how the fishing was around that time.Thanks Greg Quote
sgeggie Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 I'm from Woodstock, IL. Fish mostly ponds and small lakes in McHenry County. Would like to find some better spots. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 3, 2014 Super User Posted February 3, 2014 New TV show well worth watching. It's called Structure Fishing on Comcast Sports Network Saturday mornings at 11:00. It's based on the teachings of Buck Perry. Caught the first episode. They were spoonplugguing for pike on the Madison Chain. Next week is white bass on the Detroit River. They are stressing deep water fishing education, rather than products(they are trying to sell products and seminars as well) Set the DVR. 1 Quote
stk Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Is anyone going to attend the Tinley Park show? Quote
coryn h. fishowl Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Is anyone going to attend the Tinley Park show? Can't wait! Quote
crankcaster100 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Question to you guys that fish Lake Michigan: With Perch season coming up in April - May what kind of set up do i need to fish the lake front / Burnham? Not just perch but smallies and rock bass too. thanks! Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted February 21, 2014 Super User Posted February 21, 2014 Question to you guys that fish Lake Michigan: With Perch season coming up in April - May what kind of set up do i need to fish the lake front / Burnham? Not just perch but smallies and rock bass too. thanks! Perch you'll want anything from UL to a Medium Light spinning set up on light line and gear. You could virtually use the same for smallies, but if you hook into a beast you'll have a heck of a fight on hand. The heavier your gear is for Perch, the less fun it will be, unless you're strictly looking for dinner and you don't care about having fun or not. My father-in law has a boat in Burnham. I have never fished in the marina or just outside of it. We go trolling for salmon on his boat. The guys I do see fishing the break walls and such, I rarely see them pulling anything up. Maybe they don't know what they're doing or maybe it's just not a great spot. Some one else might be able to shed different light on it for you. There are huge carp in the marina so if you like that sort of thing, that's an option. You can't fish inside the docks just so you know. Good luck and post some results this year. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted February 21, 2014 Super User Posted February 21, 2014 New TV show well worth watching. It's called Structure Fishing on Comcast Sports Network Saturday mornings at 11:00. It's based on the teachings of Buck Perry. Caught the first episode. They were spoonplugguing for pike on the Madison Chain. Next week is white bass on the Detroit River. They are stressing deep water fishing education, rather than products(they are trying to sell products and seminars as well) Set the DVR. I still have yet to see this listing. I checked last weekend and will again tonight. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 21, 2014 Super User Posted February 21, 2014 Question to you guys that fish Lake Michigan: With Perch season coming up in April - May what kind of set up do i need to fish the lake front / Burnham? Not just perch but smallies and rock bass too. thanks! Check out the perch boards at chicagolandfishing, and chitown-angler. Guys use soft plastics, shrimp, soft shells, and minnows. The bait choice depends on the time of the year and water clarity. As far as smallies and rockbass, the rockbass will hit just about anything and will be mixed in with the smallies. Smallies and largemouth will hit spinnerbaits, swimjigs, cranks, jigs, and whatnot. There was a recent episode of timeonthewater where Frank Hyla was fishing in my secret smallie spot. I believe he archives the full episodes on his website. They were fishing by boat in Burnaham and Monroe. It's been my experience the smallies will be schooled up. If you catch one, throw back to the same area, Quote
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