chrism
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Post by chrism on Mar 18, 2014 11:39:07 GMT -6
So, I just picked up my new waders and im dying to get in some water. Im thinking of heading out on Saturday. Anyone have any suggestions on where to go? Im dying to get out there and get a line wet.
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Post by BFA on Mar 18, 2014 12:13:41 GMT -6
What side of town do you live on again?
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chrism
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Post by chrism on Mar 18, 2014 12:56:06 GMT -6
NW Chicago. Edison Park Specifically.
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Post by BFA on Mar 18, 2014 13:08:17 GMT -6
Not too familiar with that area. Most rivers are flowing pretty high right now. If you can find some open lake front water, that would be a good place to start.
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Post by BFA on Mar 18, 2014 13:08:59 GMT -6
Theres also the warm water spot on the Des Plaines in Rosemont. The pike should be pretty active
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Post by chrism on Mar 18, 2014 13:18:41 GMT -6
DPR is a thought... I was thinking of checking out the Fox down near Geneva. not sure how wadeable it is right now though.
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Post by steve on Mar 19, 2014 8:39:39 GMT -6
Wading while ice is breaking up and floating down river is kinda dangerous but the fox is open in lots of spots. I just wouldn't get into the water to wade.
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Post by BFA on Mar 19, 2014 8:44:59 GMT -6
There isn't that much ice to dodge - at least there wasn't a couple of weeks ago. Just keep an eye upstream and you'll be fine.
The problem with the fox this weekend is that the rains last night and this morning will have it pushing high, muddy, and fast. Fish the flooded calm spots for the best success.
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Post by chrism on Mar 19, 2014 10:32:46 GMT -6
Thanks for all the tips! I woke up with dread this morning seeing all the rain. It may push my plans back to next week. We will see.
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Post by waterguy on Mar 19, 2014 10:45:53 GMT -6
Yeah, the Fox is up and there are still some good size ice chunks coming down the river. Watched a humungous ice sheet drift by here in Elgin just a bit ago. Level and flow wise, it wouldn't stop me from getting in certain areas, but it is still rising.
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