Chicago, IL: Community Fly Fishing - On Water Instructional

CFF: 101 Session - Introduction to Fly Fishing/On Water Instructional

Join Community Fly Fishing for a fun and welcoming gathering for beginner and new anglers!

Location: Kankakee River State Park, Rock Creek Parking Lot. Once you navigate to 5314 W State Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, you will pass the ranger station on your left. Then, you will make your first right. Follow that road to the parking lot where we will meet. There are on-site pit toilets at the parking lot.

Google Maps users should navigate to the "Kankakee State Park Ranger Station."

What to Expect: This is an instructional event. CFF, will cover the basics of fly fishing:

Fly rod set up

Casting

Aquatic life cycle

Fly Selection and Entymology

Knots

Fly rod set up

Fishing

What to Bring: All fly fishing equipment will be provided (Rods, Reels, Leaders, Flies) as well as waders for those who would like them. Please consider bringing the following:

Reusable water bottle

Sunscreen

Fast-drying clothing

Sunglasses, Polarized preffered

Sturdy water shoes if you would like to wet-wade

Fishing license (purchased @ https://dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/fishinglicensesfees.html)

Additional Info:

This 101 session is held on public water, which requires a fishing license per each person fishing who is 16 years or older. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own fishing license. For more information please visit this webpage: https://dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/fishinglicensesfees.html

Come hang out, make new fishing friends, and enjoy the beauty of our local waters. No pressure—just good times on the water!