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Northern Illinois Fly Tyers | Illinois Fishing Blog
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Northern Illinois Fly Tyers | Illinois Fishing Blog
5M ago
This is a Silver Rat fly for Atlantic salmon. So named because R.A. Thompson designed it and used his initials for the rat part of the fly name. NIFTy member Mel Robinson just finished tying it at the NIFTy meeting. It’s the first fly of the new fly tying club year and he did a pretty good job.
Salmon flies are considered works of art. Many are displayed in lavish cases and never get near water or fish. I hear Mel might add this one to his fly box ..read more
Northern Illinois Fly Tyers | Illinois Fishing Blog
10M ago
Event information
Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Time: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: All ages.
Contact: 708-534-8499
Location: Monee Reservoir
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Event details
This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Aug. 8, to Tuesday, Oct. 31. Hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays in August; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays in September; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays in October.
Modern-day fishing tackle has long been influenced by the makers of the past, much of it dating back to the 1800s. Don’t miss t ..read more
Northern Illinois Fly Tyers | Illinois Fishing Blog
11M ago
This week, the final week of the 2022-2023 NIFT season, NIFT held our second Beat Bobby Fly tying contest. Participants competed for the traveling champion’s vest, as well as bragging rights. The real goal of course is to have fun.
Contest rules are below, but the mystery materials (other than hooks) were revealed only on the night of the contest. Paul and Mark were the judges.
Beat Bobby Fly
Contestants should bring their usual NIFT meeting fly tying equipment. They may also bring and use other materials from their own supplies. The club will not, for example, prov ..read more