Where are all the Illinois Guys ?

[MarkH024]

Yea, Ranger R73. I think i'll keep it out of there. Too much to worry about and I've never navigated on that River so I'd surely take something out.

I have thought about getting some waders. Just haven't done so. I prefer to fish in Wisconsin anyway. I don't fish around here that much, but being that I have two little ones now, that keeps me at home more now.

[29JMP29]

I've fished by the Carpentersville dam a few times. Never had a lot of luck there, so I fish down by Elgin more so. Managed some smallies and a musky at that spot. As far as ponds and lakes, honestly not a whole lot around this area. You can try Bode Lake on Bode Road in Streamwood. Most places in the area a slammed with people when the weather is decent. 

 

I have fished there a couple of times.  The water was down low and you could walk out by the dam.  I used jigs and caught walleye and smallmouth off the shore.

[bassin_4]

Anybody got any Info on Des Plains River

[slonezp]

Anybody got any Info on Des Plains River

Whereabouts? 

[MarkH024]

Heading to the ASA Schaumburg fishing show Saturday. Going to try and catch Ike's Hawg Trough seminar. Anyone else going today - Sunday?

[slonezp]

Walk on Water Jan 26th CANCELLED

 

ATTENTION: Due to circumstances beyond our control - W.O.W. has been cancelled.

As some of you know, last night a couple of ATV’s went through the ice at Bangs Lake. While most of you were out fighting the morning commute - we had a small team of guys drilling holes working diligently to mark questionable areas so that we could continue with Walk on Water.

Though their efforts were diligent, the Village of Wauconda pulled the permits for W.O.W.

Between the ATV going through the ice and the news of a body being recovered at a nearby lake the Village made a decision on the side of safety. Though this is tough on us, we support it.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will follow up with more details on this event and cancellation date . Thanks for your understanding.

[slonezp]

Many of you have seen notifications today via Facebook, text message, internet forum or word of mouth that WOW scheduled for January 26th has been cancelled. Hopefully this communication will help clear up some of the confusion around what has happened and what our next steps are:

Here’s what happened:
Last night, as some of you have seen or read, there was an incident on Bangs Lake where an ATV went through the ice and emergency personnel responded for rescue. Fortunately, this incident was not fatal…. Which is not to say that anyone involved with ALCF takes these types of events lightly.

This morning, a group of WOW representatives went to Bangs Lake to determine ice thickness and identify a reasonable area to safely accommodate the WOW derby. We found significant deviations in ice thickness and were working to define a safe area to hold the derby.

Shortly before noon today (January 25th) we were notified via phone call, and subsequently via written communication by the City of Wauconda that our Special Event Permit had been nullified. It was at this point in time that we made the decision to cancel tomorrow’s scheduled event. All of these events happened while I was either on the Lake, or in my vehicle. We cannot, for safety, insurance and legal reasons hold this event without a proper permit.


What are we doing:
We are working diligently to reschedule this event. The reason we hold this event is that we like to ice fish just as much as you do! Please have patience and we will keep you up to date as soon as information is available. It will take us more than a few hours to figure this one out.

For those of you that preregistered, your registration will be valid for the rescheduled event. I would ask that you keep in mind that this is an event we put a significant amount of time, energy, and effort into organizing to support the Andrea Lynn Cancer Fund. Let’s face it…. Cancer sucks and ALCF exists to support families in our community that are in need of support.

Our goal has always been to hold a safe event that helps benefit a great cause. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we sort out the details and work to reschedule the 9th Annual Walk on Water event.

[Tom H.]

Hey fellas- Not sure how many of you live around the Peoria area, but if you didn't know Gander Mt. is clearancing all of their fishing stuff out. Pretty good deals too. Most stuff is 40% off right now.

[slonezp]

2013 DNR regs http://www.ifishillinois.org/pdf/2013_fishing_guide.pdf

[slonezp]

RIP Jim Tstinic

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?n=james-m-tstinic&pid=163299310&fhid=7842#fbLoggedOut

Jim, suffered from diabetes and fished vicariously thru his customers. He always gave a good minnow count and  we will miss him.

[alexstep88]

I'm from Havana (between Peoria and Springfield). I have always browsed this site, but just finally joined. Any kayak bass fishers out there?

[alexstep88]

Hey fellas- Not sure how many of you live around the Peoria area, but if you didn't know Gander Mt. is clearancing all of their fishing stuff out. Pretty good deals too. Most stuff is 40% off right now.

I was there last Saturday, and most lures were 70% off. It is pretty thinned out though. Got a pair of waders at 50%. 

[slonezp]

Welcome alexstep88

[PondLvr]

Right here! Any of you illinois anglers know any really good bass lakes around northeast burbs of chi town?

[Tom H.]

Hi Alexstep88, I'm just up the road from you in Canton.

[slonezp]

My son and his buddies made it out to Lasalle for the opener yesterday. It was slower than in years past, and they really couldn't find a pattern until 11:00. Here's a few pics

[MarkH024]

Nice. Looks like it turned out to be a good outing.

[jhoffman]

Since when is Illnois north east? I would think theyre in the Central forum!

[slonezp]

Nice. Looks like it turned out to be a good outing.

Mark, He said they caught 22 over 14" and a few dinks

[MarkH024]

Mark, He said they caught 22 over 14" and a few dinks

Good day on the water. Doesn't help my cabin fever any.

[slonezp]

Mine neither. I'm waiting for the Chain or Bangs to open so I can break in the new rig. There's a bass tourney on the Chain in 3 weeks. Not one of mine but if the weather stays the same there may still be ice

[MarkH024]

My buddy lives up by the Chain off the river. He sent me a flyer for a Fox Lake Fishing tournament on May 19th but it's multi-species, not exactly sure how it works. I'll consider it but I may be up in Wisconsin that weekend. 

[slonezp]

Fox Lake Fishing has 2 tourneys a year. I have never fished them. They are points based for each species and family friendly. In addition to the info I sent you, there is 2 divisions of Anglers Dream which holds tourneys on the chain and the river. Entry fees are less, #of boats is less and payouts are less. 

[formula89]

Since when is Illnois north east? I would think theyre in the Central forum!

I'll second that. Should be in central.

[slonezp]

Just a local ice update. Took the new rig on it's maiden voyage yesterday on the Fox Chain. I launched on Nippersink. Nippersink is completely open. Suicide Alley is open. Fox is iced over. Grass is iced over. Pistakee is about 50% covered, the main area is open but the east and west sides are still iced in. The river is open from Pistakee to the Mchenry Dam but channels are still iced over. Fished at the water treatment facility and hooked up with a large fish on a white Zip lure, probably a drum. One more bite south of there on a jig. Fished the riprap at the dam and called it a day. My sons buddies were fishing between Mchenry dam and Algonquin. 3 bites and landed 2 fish. 1 largemouth and 1 smallmouth, no size to either.