[kman711]

Im at the illionois northern border by the chain o lakes, and I know there are smallies everywhere but very rare to catch them this north. How far south would I have to travel to have a consistent chance of catching smallies?

 

[Ed]

I haven't fished above the McHenry dam or north with any regularity but I know below the Algonquin on south there's consistant smallie action.

 

[gipper17]

Once the water goes down I'd say hit the Algonquin dam. I've had pretty good luck there since moving out here.