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Hello all,
I've been in Chicago for two years now and recentley found out fisherman live here too! I'm from SE Michigan and grew up small lake fishing. I moved here after leaveing the army and didn't even think of fishing due to alot of big city fishing misconceptions.
I've breezed through these forums and apologize if any of my questions are repeats but I was wondering if theres any local northside fisherman who frequent Montrose, Belmont harbors or Navy pier who'd tolerate a fishing buddy to train up in the ways of the Lake Michigan shore fisherman. Most of my experience from back home is useless, I never really learned to fish properly growing up and would really like to enjoy the sport to it's fullest potential.
Beyond finding a fishing buddy I'd find it really useful to know what months of the year I can fish Montrose / Belmont / Navy with the most success. Also I'm going to go shopping for new tackle to go with my medium action 6' rod. If anyone could itemize a complete don't leave home without it list of tackle to start out with on the lakeshore I'd be much obliged as all I learned to use out east was spinnerbaits, artificial frogs, and crawler rigs. I did a little icefishing and have limited recollection of minnow baiting tip ups but never put live on my longlines. Thanks in advance for any help that may be out there.
I've been in Chicago for two years now and recentley found out fisherman live here too! I'm from SE Michigan and grew up small lake fishing. I moved here after leaveing the army and didn't even think of fishing due to alot of big city fishing misconceptions.
I've breezed through these forums and apologize if any of my questions are repeats but I was wondering if theres any local northside fisherman who frequent Montrose, Belmont harbors or Navy pier who'd tolerate a fishing buddy to train up in the ways of the Lake Michigan shore fisherman. Most of my experience from back home is useless, I never really learned to fish properly growing up and would really like to enjoy the sport to it's fullest potential.
Beyond finding a fishing buddy I'd find it really useful to know what months of the year I can fish Montrose / Belmont / Navy with the most success. Also I'm going to go shopping for new tackle to go with my medium action 6' rod. If anyone could itemize a complete don't leave home without it list of tackle to start out with on the lakeshore I'd be much obliged as all I learned to use out east was spinnerbaits, artificial frogs, and crawler rigs. I did a little icefishing and have limited recollection of minnow baiting tip ups but never put live on my longlines. Thanks in advance for any help that may be out there.