Click here to read A.K. Best, Colorado fly fishing Legend, who reflects on his life and career!  ..read more

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 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

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 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 View on Google Maps 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