Wednesday, August 29, 2012

hidden gems


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.

15 comments:

  1. No trout in a cold water creek like that?

    Mark

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    1. no trout in illinois in general... sad shit, this is one of those creeks if they stocked trout they would survive though

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  2. I'd be content with some smallies like that. What were the directions again?

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  3. Blake
    Beautiful stream, and a ton of fun landing bass on the ultra light spinning gear. Thanks for sharing

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  4. That looks like a nice fishing "hole". I really enjoy fishing those small spots. I am always surprised at the quality of fish there.

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    1. small creeks and big fish are what my dreams are filled with, thanks for the comment aquafire

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  5. That'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.

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    1. My buddy damien put on a show. I got a couple in too!

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  6. Hey 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?

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    1. Maybe damien will take you out there, if you ask nice :)

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  7. That was one chunky smallie! Looks like a fun little stretch of water to be fishing...

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    1. Quite a diverse stretch, unfortunately I don't have the time or space to share all the photos, a real gem. Especially for Illinois

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  8. Sweet lookin stretch! Nice football shaped smallie as well.

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