Hi -

I am coming to you from Joliet, IL. This was my first year fishing. I was always interested in fishing but never committed to doing it. I went with a friend this summer and had an absolute blast. I purchased my first rod/reel from Gander Mountain. I went with an Ugly Stik GX2. It was only a few weeks later that I was able to get my second rod/reel through my 5 year work anniversary. It is a Fenwick rod with a Pflueger reel. I have been trying to go as much as possible. I carry two slim tackle boxes with worms, frogs, crankbaits, poppers and jigs. I am addicted to crankbaits. I do almost all my fishing from shore in local ponds. I landed two of my biggest fish just this week! Catch and release of course!

 

Let's go!

 

Welcome aboard!

Welcome, You must be a neighbor, I'm in Joliet too. Next spring, you'll have to explore the rivers near Joliet for good smallmouth fishing.

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

A-Jay

Welcome to Bass Resource. Enjoy reading & contributing in the forums.

Welcome!

Welcome.  Crankbaits can be an expensive addiction. Doesn't seem to stop many of us though. 

Greetings and Welcome to the forums

Welcome from Chicago burbs. Here's a place to post local reports and goings on.  

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/43640-where-are-all-the-illinois-guys/

Welcome to BR! Hey, do they really have  SCMODS   in Joliet?

2 hours ago, Smokinal said:

Welcome to BR! Hey, do they really have  SCMODS   in Joliet?

You'd better brush up on your Blues Brothers references. SCMODS was a state police system. Joliet was where Jake was in prison.

Hello and Welcome ! 

 

Mike 

Welcome!

Welcome home! We're glad you're here! Nice fish!

Welcome to the forums!

Jeff