April 8

Spring is finally here!  Despite the up and down temps the fishing is starting to heat up.  It's time to get out on the water!  Pre- spawn smallies have been a hot ticket locally the last few weeks and the Driftless is on fire lately.  Get excited for the start of the season and come have a few drinks with fun people, tie up a couple flies, and have a good time.  We'll be at Galway Bay- our favorite Lakeview dive- around 6:30 till whenever.  As always everyone (21+) is welcome- whether you're our local Pro Staff or just fly curious we can't wait to hang out.

Cheers!

==Don't Forget==

Both Illinois and Wisconsin fishing licenses expire on March 31.  Don't get caught out on the water.  Stay legal and support fisheries by getting a new license today!

IL::  https://www.ifishillinois.org/

WI::  https://gowild.wi.gov/

March 11

February 11

Well winter is set in and it's set in hard.  There won't be much fly fishing to be done locally for a while but at least we've still got tying and beer.  Come out of the cold and hang out with us at Galway Bay on Monday February 11.  We'll be there no matter what the weather!  Join us for some fishy conversation some good beers (and/ or cheap whiskey) and maybe get a few flies tied up for the spring that will be here sooner than you think!  

We'll see you there!!

F3T Chicago!

                                                           

The F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Chicago March 13th at Thalia Hall. 

Discounted tickets are available at ChiFly for $17 and seats are limited. You have a chance to WIN a pair of the NEW Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Waders when you buy your F3T Tickets at Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters

https://flyfilmtour.myeventscenter.com/event/Chicago-Il-31866

2019 ISA Bronzeback Blowout

Saturday March 2, 2019

3:00 to 9:00 p.m. American Legion Hall

310 W Butterfield Rd. Elmhurst, IL

Featured Guest Speakers Mike Allen and Andrew Ragas

Dinner Catered by Firewater BBQ

• Dinner • Raffle • Auction

Seating is limited. Tickets are $35 per person, and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will be waiting for you at the door.

http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/store/product/6-2019-bronzeback-blowout/?fbclid=IwAR0Dy5a-5_vEyBkE_C-KrvJTPDlrz_Qd5vnq0Dqb4RaJKyz_TGJ7xyDOVhE

January 14

Happy New Year friends!  And welcome to another year of Chi Tie.  We'll be back at Galway Bay on Monday the 14th in our usual spot at the back bar.  Whether you're fishing early season trout, winter steelhead, or just prepping boxes for the spring it's a great time to get a few flies tied, have a few drinks and hang out with good people.  Everyone (21+) is always welcome and we hope to see you there.

Cheers!

November 12 and Early Show

Fall is in full swing and we'll be meeting once again at Galway Bay on Monday Nov 12th.  No matter what you're chasing this time of year come hang out and tie a few flies and or have a few beers with us.  It's always a good chill time with other local fly fishers.  

Hope to see you there!

October 8

It's October and time for another edition of Chi Tie!  Fall is kicking full force and with it comes some great fishing in the area!!  Everything is hungry and stocking up for the winter so now is the time to get out there!  But first come join us Monday October 8 to get a handful of flies tied up and hang with other local fly fishers.  As always everyone (21+) is welcome and we hope to see you there!!

Cheers!

September 10

It's September already!  Summer has flown by but there's still plenty of fishing time left!  Fall is just around the corner.  Arguably our favorite time of the year to fish around here.  Come on out and join us at Galway Bay.  Let's hang out, have a few beers and get some flies tied for the upcoming seasons! 

As always everyone (21+) is welcome to join us! 

Hope to see you there!