Fly Fishing Chicago IL
Local resource for fly fishing in Chicago. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to fly fishing gear and apparel, fly fishing stores, bait and tackle shops, fly fishing guides and fly fishing lessons, as well as advice and content on fly fishing services and resources.
Pro Sports Experience
(312)226-5553,(312)226-5554
213 North Morgan Street Unit 1A
Chicago, IL
Mission Bay Multisport
(312)466-9111
738 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL
Orvis
(312)440-0662,(312)587-8713
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL
Childtime Learning Centers
(312)573-8900
1111 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL
Quick Release Bike Shop
(773)871-3110
1527 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL
Polaris Rj`s Recreational Vehicles
(630)876-8423
2040 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL
Rachel Bradley Events
(312)642-4483
180 East Pearson Street
Chicago, IL
Sports Authority
(312) 337-6151
620 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL
Sports Authority
(312) 337-6151
620 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Services
Golf Day Shop, Golf Simulator, Golf Hitting Cage, Golf Trade-In Program, Hunting Licenses, Delivery & Assembly
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Holiday hours may vary.
Kozy`s Cyclery
(312)266-1700
219 West Erie Street
Chicago, IL
Cycle Bike Shop Inc
(312)987-1080
1465 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
Choosing a fly rod length is a relatively easy decision and quite dependent on where you will be fishing. If you will be fishing a small mountain stream or spring creek with a lot of cover, then a smaller rod will be necessary. On the flip side, if you’ll be fishing medium to large streams and rivers, then a longer fly rod will be in order because it will allow for longer casts and greatly improved line mending. For trout fishing on medium sized rivers or larger, a 9’ or longer rod is generally used. For the largest rivers, a 10’ rod is generally used. On very small rivers or spring creeks, small fly rods in the 7’ to 7.5’ range are generally the most effective and most used.
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I only fish for trout so my focus here will be limited to trout but even if you’re going for something other than trout, this is still an important consideration. If you’re going to be fly fishing in the ocean or a lake, you won’t want to buy a rod designed for trout as the performance of that rod will be horrible. Even if your focus is only trout, like mine, you’ll still need to consider what type of trout you’re after. If you’re fishing for native trout in a small mountain stream, that will be quite a bit different than fishing for Steelhead on one of the tributaries off Lake Erie. Keep this in mind as we continue to step through the selection process.
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