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 [...]
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: 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of TU (SEWTU) has invited OBTU to this April 15 Work Day. This is the first of what is expected to be about 3 work days in SE Wisconsin during 2023. These are typically half day working sessions that take place in the morning and are finished off with a bratwurst [...]
Speakers: Southeast Wisconsin TU Chapter Habitat Committee Co-Chairs: Rick Larkin and Ken Rizzo Topic: Southeast Wisconsin Trout Streams. Rick and Ken will present both fly fishing opportunities and conservation plans. Join us to learn about trout fishing opportunities close to home as well as upcoming chances to get your feet wet on stream improvement workdays. [...]