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Welcome to Chitown Angler - Chicago Fishing & Hunting Reports
No new posts New Members welcome mat - the First Cast
Your complete resource for Chicago fishing reports and information. Chitown-Angler is excited to offer sportsmen some of the most engaging Chicago fishing reports and hunting forums in our area. We bring angling enthusiast’s a complete range of information to improve their success on the water or just to find another partner. From the expert to the beginner we can satisfy your needs. So wade in to this forum first and get your feet wet. It's a great place to start posting.
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Lake Michigan
No new posts Salmon/Trout
From the city to the stateline. Downriggers, Trolling, Tips, Tricks,Tackle, Rigging and all things Salmon and Trout.
6574 45303 09:05pm - Jul 2,09
Flying Dutchman View latest post
No new posts Bass
Smallmouth, Largemouth and Rockies. Lake Michigan angling and it's hidden treasures!
809 4829 05:38pm - Jul 2,09
JimL View latest post
No new posts Perch
Yellow Bandits, hell these fish are worth their weight in gold. How, where, when... From Waukegan, Navy Pier, Portage IN
1987 13911 04:17pm - Jul 2,09
Fishin Scott View latest post
No new posts General Lake Michigan
Are any species that we missed?
518 3584 08:37pm - Jul 2,09
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Clubs Forums
No new posts Salmon Unlimited Inc. Club Forum
For open club discussion, announcements, questions about becoming a member and the benefits of being a Salmon Unlimited Member.
122 617 06:00pm - Jul 2,09
Kevin Massard View latest post
No new posts Salmon Unlimited Members Only
Club Business, want to see what's behind the door all it takes is becoming a Salmon Unlimited Member.
70 363 11:27am - Jul 2,09
Kevin Massard View latest post
No new posts Riverside Fishing Club
RFC is a one of the oldest multi-species angling clubs in Illinois. Members as diverse as the fish in the seas make up the backbone of club with a variety of skill levels, from beginners to seasoned Professionals.
42 487 07:41pm - Jun 25,09
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No new posts Riverside Fishing Club Members Forum
For Riverside Club members to discuss club business.
28 126 11:48am - Mar 5,09
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Game Bag
No new posts Upland Birds/Game
Our state offers some excellent Grouse, Pheasant, Quail, Wild Turkey, Chukar and Rabbit and Squirrel so share your tails on the hunt.
644 5234 07:08am - Jun 27,09
Bubbalouie View latest post
No new posts Antlers
Whether your hunting with black powder, archery or using a slug gun, this is the place to be.... tell us how you scored that rack. And we mean deer.
514 3233 05:27am - Jul 1,09
Dudlee View latest post
No new posts Water-Fowl
Illinois hunting close by just in time to hear someone say "They turned around.....they're cupping up......Take Em"!
418 2361 07:25pm - Jul 1,09
headshot View latest post
No new posts The Critter-Getters
Illinois hunting offers up some awesome coyote, rabbits...chucks and so much more...This is your Varmint Huntin' Forum.
63 496 10:19am - Jul 2,09
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No new posts General Hunting Info
No need to salute, Just hunting information and reports not covered in the other hunting forums
141 999 03:51pm - Jul 2,09
SpecialEd View latest post
No new posts Guns, Slugs, Shot, & Black Powder
If Black Powder or other firearms are your passion, then this forum is for you.
238 1530 07:53pm - Jun 13,09
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No new posts Sticks & Strings
Archery Forum
154 888 04:59pm - Mar 18,09
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No new posts K-9
Dog Talk
349 2733 05:08pm - Jun 30,09
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Trophy Room
No new posts Trophy Hall of Fame
This is our bragging board. It's your place to post pictures of your fishing or hunting beast. The one everyone has to see!
34 266 05:39am - Jun 29,09
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Rivers
No new posts Around Chitown
On the Cal/Sag, & Little Calumet.....Carp, smallmouth and yes.....walleye
209 1145 05:41pm - Jun 22,09
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No new posts Kankakee
This tributary is one of our premier Illinois rivers.
818 4254 10:11am - Jul 2,09
Kyle View latest post
No new posts Fox
Wading the Fox River or from shore this tributary can't be beat.
1314 6652 03:14am - Jul 1,09
alex View latest post
No new posts Illinois
Rumor has it that tributary has walleye, sauger, whites and catfish.....
422 1896 11:26am - Jun 16,09
Bob Kidd View latest post
No new posts Des Plaines
This tributary is on the rebound, this could be Illinis anglers diamond in the rough.
190 1016 10:35pm - Jun 24,09
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No new posts Dupage
Wading or shorefishing is the only way, this is one of those quiet fisheries where a sportsman or women can have a ball.
349 1552 04:41pm - Jun 26,09
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No new posts Rock & Mississippi River
Information on these rivers can be hard to come by, share the wealth on this honey holes.
202 671 11:22pm - Jul 1,09
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No new posts Creeks, Streams, Ditches
In case we missed some, info on our local rivers and preferred out of state creeks like Trail, Little Calumet and the St Joe.
843 5253 09:11pm - Jul 2,09
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Lakes
No new posts Cooling Lakes
The Coolers produce some of the most exciting Illinois angling around, from trophy stripers to muskie and then some hungry cats.
713 3560 04:57pm - Jul 1,09
mazoniacutem View latest post
No new posts Preserve Lakes
They are local and a great place to wet a line.
665 3540 04:00pm - Jun 25,09
dedfisher View latest post
No new posts Fox Chain
A windy city hotspot, one of our best resources for ice angling and a whole lot more. These impoundment lakes can produce some excellent big fish angling opportunities, lets hear what's going on.....
465 2492 10:36pm - Jun 29,09
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No new posts Out of State
For those of you that like to travel. Need a break from Chicagoland. Are you hitting the Root or Trail? Bring us your Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin reports.
1196 6854 10:07am - Jul 2,09
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No new posts I-80 North
Angling information from North of the dividing line. I-80
132 629 10:08am - Jun 29,09
Shortstriker View latest post
No new posts I-80 South
Illinois angling from "Downstate"
349 1825 10:49am - Jul 2,09
Kyle View latest post
No new posts Favorite Ponds
Have a favorite pond? (location/name not required!).
844 4164 04:13pm - Jul 1,09
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Species Specific
No new posts Catfish Corner
Some of the best catfisherman can be found in right here. They’ll give you tip on our lakes, streams and rivers. Check out our photo's in our catfish corner album Click here to check it out
762 4480 10:43pm - Jul 1,09
Michigander Jr. View latest post
No new posts Musky
Toothy Critters of 10,000 casts and blown out elbows. This one’s for the Musky Hunters.
777 9120 07:19pm - Jul 2,09
lano29 View latest post
No new posts Carp Catchers Club
Carp, it's not everyone's cup of tea, But smart anglers know carp can battle with the best of them.
136 623 10:07am - Jul 2,09
thebird View latest post
No new posts Walleye ~ Sauger
These fish can leave you scratching your head and reaching for the next color of jig heads in your box.
314 2710 03:49pm - Jul 2,09
SpecialEd View latest post
No new posts Bowfishing Discussion
Everything that is bowfishing.
621 4626 04:26pm - Jul 2,09
twade View latest post
No new posts Panfish Anyone.....
These little guys can be beasts on light tackle
119 982 11:09am - Jun 19,09
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The Tackle Box
No new posts Kayak & Canoes - Fishing with Stealth
Guys that use these vessels are diehards they Power their crafts with carbohydrates, not hydrocarbons. Yaks are a great way to hit the water, find fish others can reach and have a great time. Who doesn't love a kayak adventure?
34 327 08:22pm - Jul 1,09
fishlips View latest post
No new posts Without a Paddle - The Shore Fishermans Forum
The Chicagoland area has a ton of shore Angling possiblities to offer, Lake Michigan salmon, Wolf Lake walleye or Busse Lakes bass and bluegill. Share your tips and techniques or just post when your getting out, never know who will join you.
91 477 12:52am - Jun 10,09
markdl View latest post
No new posts Trade A Trip
Want to try something new. Looking to learn about a new hunting or angling possibility - Swap A Spot - It's an excellent way to "hook up" with someone from the site.
77 305 06:40pm - May 4,09
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No new posts Hot Rods ~ Reels and Home Grown..... Baits of Course
Tackle Talk: Rod Crafting, Rod Selection, waders, Reels, ice fishing gear and baits...
507 3338 12:15pm - Jun 29,09
Bearsfan View latest post
No new posts Check your Fly
All things fly fishing related, if your shorefishing or going to strap on those waders here's the place to talk about it.
166 827 10:35am - Jun 10,09
twade View latest post
No new posts The Swap & Dough
Item's for Trade or Sale
Please no weapons or ammunition
2260 9617 07:59pm - Jul 2,09
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No new posts Tanks Alot
Aquarium Talk. The Regulations have changed, it's now legal to keep Gamefish at home!
112 701 01:27pm - May 28,09
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No new posts Boats And Motors
Looking for a harbor? Need help finding that one part or do you just need information on downriggers and trolling. Why not start here?
864 6609 02:11pm - Jul 2,09
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The Podium
No new posts Open to Debate
Look around it's a forums number one hot spot.....Go figure.....Anything that's not outdoor related (except for politics and religion, they just start fights).
3482 29085 04:20pm - Jul 2,09
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No new posts The Pressure Valve
It's driving you nuts, and if you don't vent soon somethings gonna blow! (except for politics and religion, they just start fights)
593 5481 03:38pm - Jun 29,09
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No new posts Food for thought
Post your recipes that no one can resist. From the catch of the day or anything that goes with it, we love food, tell us how to make it good.....
329 1756 03:10pm - Jun 24,09
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No new posts Just Joking Around....LOL
Trolling for a little humor? Please just keep it clean, and remember folks they’re just jokes.
1284 3616 08:57pm - Jul 2,09
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No new posts Digital World
Camera Talk, Digital or Film, post pix, brag about your new toy. Computer talk too!
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Hard Water
No new posts Ice Fishing
It's our winter getaway. This forum is the place to go to loose that cabin fever when you can't take the cold and reports for the radical fisherman that can.
Tips~n~Techniques
2284 18926 11:29am - May 31,09
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No new posts Ice Gear ~ Gadgets & Electronics
It's the stuff we all want or already have...can someone please tell me what it is.....
266 2486 05:24am - Jun 25,09
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Community Events, Kid's Programs & Derbys, Volunteer work
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