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Chicago Fly Fishing: Where to Go in Chicago, What to Bring
By Andy Whitcomb 02/13/2018

Fly fishing opportunities abound in the Chicago area. Chicago is a worthy location due to its...

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Hot Chicago River Fishing places to go
By Tom Keer 09/21/2017

Fishing season in Chicago is about to kick up a notch, so grab your gear and hit these four spots...

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4 Spring Midwestern Fishing Hot Spots
By Debbie Hanson 03/18/2014

The snow has melted, the trees are beginning to bud, and the drag on many a fishing reel has...

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