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OBTU Chapter Meeting Jan 18, 2023

Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West Building 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Speaker:  Jay Allen, Fly Fishing Guide and Owner of the Muskegon River Inn Topic:  Jay will discuss his experience guiding in Wyoming's Wind River region located about a two hour ride from the Jackson Hole Airport.  Much of the Wind River is within North America's largest native American Reservation.  Fishing within tribal lands requires permits [...]

Chicagoland Fishing, Outdoor & Travel Expo

Visit the Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited booth at the Expo which will be located at the Schaumburg Convention Center from Thursday, Jan 26, thru Sun, Jan 29. Link to the show web site for location, schedule, exhibitor details & advance purchase tickets:    https://chicagoland.sportshows.com/

OBTU Breakfast Club

Juicy-O 2942 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning, February 4 2023, from about 8:00 to 9:30 am at the "Juicy-O" breakfast restaurant in Downers Grove.  Provides an informal, small group atmosphere to catch up with your OBTU colleagues.   Also a good opportunity for newer members to get better acquainted, and in-the-loop with what’s going on at [...]

OBTU Chapter Meeting Feb 15, 2023

Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West Building 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Speaker:  Captain Will Winans, Founder & Owner of Big River Fly Fishing, Specializing in Fly Fishing for Small mouth Bass on the Kankakee River  Link to web site:  http://www.bigriverfly.com/ Topic: "Smallmouth Bass, in the heart of their native range"  Guide Will Winans will provide a look at the behavior and nuances of these prolific game [...]

Tinley Park Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo

Visit the Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited booth at the Expo which will be located at the Tinley Park Convention Center from Friday, Feb 17, thru Sun, Feb 19. Link to the show web site for location, schedule, exhibitor details & advance purchase tickets:  tinleyfishexpo.com      

FLY TYING ON TAP / TROUT ON TAP

Driftwood Grille 17W648 22nd Street, Suite A, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

Fly Tying on Tap: Whether you want to fill your fly box, learn to tie a fly, learn a new tying pattern or join up with friends for a fun evening out, put this event on your calendar. If you would like to learn to tie a fly and do not have any equipment, contact [...]

Train the Trainers

Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL, United States

Anyone planning to volunteer to help with the youth fly fishing classes this summer should try to attend. We look to inform new volunteers, review and discuss programs with the existing volunteers, and look for ways to improve our programs going forward.  We will review: Youth Fly Fishing program.   We review the skills – knot [...]

OBTU Breakfast Club

Juicy-O 2942 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning, March 4 2023, from about 8:00 to 9:30 am at the "Juicy-O" breakfast restaurant in Downers Grove.  Provides an informal, small group atmosphere to catch up with your OBTU colleagues.   Also a good opportunity for newer members to get better acquainted, and in-the-loop with what’s going on at [...]

Driftless Area Symposium

TU's Driftless Area Stream Restoration Symposium is a great opportunity to get an update on what's being done to improve the cold water environment and fishing in the four-state "Driftless Area".   This year's symposium is planned to be online.   Admission is free. Speakers from TUDARE management, regional Departments of Natural Resources, various TU Chapters, scientists [...]

OBTU Chapter Meeting Mar 15, 2023

Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West Building 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Speaker:  Kyle Zempel, Founder of the Black Earth Angling Co,, a full-time guiding operation servicing both cold and warm water fisheries, with a sprinkling of destination travel. Topic:  "Exploring Fishing Opportunities in Southwest Wisconsin" This is a hybrid meeting.  You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building at the Oak Brook Park District [...]