Illinois does have some real hidden gems. Cold water creeks with deep blue pools do exist here!
This certainly isn’t my spot. More a spot from a friend of a friend. I’m content just being allowed to capture some of it on film, but that’s all your getting from me.
If I ever go back to smallie fishing on spinning gear I’ll have to make a mental note to buy some chigger craws. Damien put on a show worthy of an T.V. advertisement with them.
Stay tuned as we wrap up our warm water wading season and stat to transition to our fall fishing haunts.
No trout in a cold water creek like that?
ReplyDeleteMark
no trout in illinois in general... sad shit, this is one of those creeks if they stocked trout they would survive though
DeleteI'd be content with some smallies like that. What were the directions again?
ReplyDeleteanytime your in the area
DeleteBlake
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stream, and a ton of fun landing bass on the ultra light spinning gear. Thanks for sharing
thanks bill
DeleteThat looks like a nice fishing "hole". I really enjoy fishing those small spots. I am always surprised at the quality of fish there.
ReplyDeletesmall creeks and big fish are what my dreams are filled with, thanks for the comment aquafire
DeleteThat's a pig of a fish. I'm a fly guy, but it's crazy how productive some of these new soft plastics are on a light spinning rod.
ReplyDeleteMy buddy damien put on a show. I got a couple in too!
DeleteHey blake, looks like you really enjoyed that little stream I told you about. Unfortunately, I have a horrible memory and completely forgot where that stream is located, can you help jog my memory?
ReplyDeleteMaybe damien will take you out there, if you ask nice :)
DeleteThat was one chunky smallie! Looks like a fun little stretch of water to be fishing...
ReplyDeleteQuite a diverse stretch, unfortunately I don't have the time or space to share all the photos, a real gem. Especially for Illinois
DeleteSweet lookin stretch! Nice football shaped smallie as well.
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