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Welcome to Chitown!

 
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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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04:43pm - Feb 4,10

ffishman View the latest post

Hard Water

 
No new posts Feed - Ice Fishing 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.

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06:26pm - Feb 8,10

Valleye View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Ice Gear ~ Gadgets & Electronics Ice Gear ~ Gadgets & Electronics

It's the stuff we all want or already have...can someone please tell me what it is.....

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11:41am - Feb 8,10

Valleye View the latest post

Lake Michigan

 
No new posts Feed - Salmon/Trout Salmon/Trout

From the city to the stateline. Downriggers, Trolling, Tips, Tricks,Tackle, Rigging and all things Salmon and Trout.

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05:27pm - Feb 8,10

Saltquacker View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Bass Bass

Smallmouth, Largemouth and Rockies. Lake Michigan angling and it's hidden treasures!

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05:54pm - Feb 3,10

SRV View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Perch Perch

Yellow Bandits, hell these fish are worth their weight in gold. How, where, when... From Waukegan, Navy Pier, Portage IN

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11:13am - Feb 8,10

spottail View the latest post

No new posts Feed - General Lake Michigan General Lake Michigan

Are any species that we missed?

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10:10am - Feb 7,10

Popeye View the latest post

Game Bag

 
No new posts Feed - Upland Birds/Game 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.

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07:38pm - Feb 6,10

Big Muddy Outfitters View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Antlers 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.

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04:21pm - Feb 8,10

Gypsy View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Water-Fowl Water-Fowl

Illinois hunting close by just in time to hear someone say "They turned around.....they're cupping up......Take Em"!

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09:26pm - Feb 7,10

goosefreak94 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - The Critter-Getters The Critter-Getters

Illinois hunting offers up some awesome coyote, rabbits...chucks and so much more...This is your Varmint Huntin' Forum.

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07:42pm - Feb 1,10

Jaxom View the latest post

No new posts Feed - General Hunting Info General Hunting Info

No need to salute, Just hunting information and reports not covered in the other hunting forums

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11:18am - Feb 2,10

booper9 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Guns, Slugs, Shot, & Black Powder Guns, Slugs, Shot, & Black Powder

If Black Powder or other firearms are your passion, then this forum is for you.

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04:44pm - Jan 29,10

BEARMAN View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Sticks & Strings Sticks & Strings

Archery Forum

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06:04pm - Jan 19,10

retcapt121 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - K-9 K-9

Dog Talk

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09:00am - Jan 11,10

dajord View the latest post

Trophy Room

 
No new posts Feed - Trophy Hall of Fame 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!

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01:48am - Feb 3,10

DaleyBoozer View the latest post

Rivers

 
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On the Cal/Sag, & Little Calumet.....Carp, smallmouth and yes.....walleye

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01:59pm - Feb 6,10

FightingIlliniAngler View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Kankakee Kankakee

This tributary is one of our premier Illinois rivers.

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10:44pm - Nov 30,09

wetline View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Fox Fox

Wading the Fox River or from shore this tributary can't be beat.

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01:17pm - Dec 23,09

Kyle View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Illinois Illinois

Rumor has it that tributary has walleye, sauger, whites and catfish.....

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11:20am - Jan 29,10

Mike V View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Des Plaines Des Plaines

This tributary is on the rebound, this could be Illinis anglers diamond in the rough.

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02:29pm - Feb 8,10

jaxsprat View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Dupage Dupage

Wading or shorefishing is the only way, this is one of those quiet fisheries where a sportsman or women can have a ball.

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05:23pm - Dec 18,09

chuckt View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Rock & Mississippi River Rock & Mississippi River

Information on these rivers can be hard to come by, share the wealth on this honey holes.

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09:09am - Jan 26,10

flounder2 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Creeks, Streams, Ditches 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.

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01:04pm - Feb 7,10

Bear View the latest post

Lakes

 
No new posts Feed - Cooling Lakes Cooling Lakes

The Coolers produce some of the most exciting Illinois angling around, from trophy stripers to muskie and then some hungry cats.

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10:49pm - Feb 2,10

FigureEight View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Preserve Lakes Preserve Lakes

They are local and a great place to wet a line.

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03:34pm - Feb 7,10

Semper Fish View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Fox Chain 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.....

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05:20pm - Dec 12,09

ffishman View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Out of State 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.

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06:15pm - Feb 8,10

Basscaster View the latest post

No new posts Feed - I-80 North I-80 North

Angling information from North of the dividing line. I-80

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06:39pm - Feb 4,10

bassman77 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - I-80 South I-80 South

Illinois angling from "Downstate"

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07:05pm - Feb 8,10

Buckeye921 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Favorite Ponds Favorite Ponds

Have a favorite pond? (location/name not required!).

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10:46am - Nov 30,09

Jay View the latest post

Species Specific

 
No new posts Feed - Catfish Corner 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

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10:09pm - Jan 31,10

hellsbells483 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Musky Musky

Toothy Critters of 10,000 casts and blown out elbows. This one’s for the Musky Hunters.

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09:20pm - Feb 5,10

ToddM View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Walleye ~ Sauger Walleye ~ Sauger

These fish can leave you scratching your head and reaching for the next color of jig heads in your box.

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10:47am - Feb 7,10

John Mannerino View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Panfish Anyone..... Panfish Anyone.....

These little guys can be beasts on light tackle

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11:50pm - Dec 14,09

i8fish2 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Fishing Odds and Ends Fishing Odds and Ends

If we missed your Species Specific target fishing go a head and toss your report in here! The perfect place for a little carp talk or some bowfishing information.

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05:24pm - Feb 3,10

Nitewing View the latest post

The Tackle Box

 
No new posts Feed - Kayak & Canoes - Fishing with Stealth 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.

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08:47am - Feb 2,10

Howard Sprague View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Without a Paddle - The Shore Fishermans Forum 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.

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03:28pm - Dec 22,09

DIRTY WHITE BOY View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Trade A Trip 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.

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09:38pm - Jan 25,10

thewal2 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Hot Rods ~ Reels and Home Grown..... Baits of Course Hot Rods ~ Reels and Home Grown..... Baits of Course

Tackle Talk: Rod Crafting, Rod Selection, waders, Reels, ice fishing gear and baits...

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04:34pm - Feb 8,10

BusterA View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Check your Fly 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.

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10:04pm - Feb 6,10

kopalks View the latest post

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Item's for Trade or Sale

Please no firearms or ammunition to be sold.

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05:35pm - Feb 8,10

fin&feather View the latest post

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Aquarium Talk.
The Regulations have changed, it's now legal to keep Gamefish at home!

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02:49pm - Jan 13,10

IvoryLotus View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Boats And Motors 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?

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03:52pm - Feb 8,10

KBULL View the latest post

The Podium

 
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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).

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04:23pm - Feb 8,10

dutch 1 View the latest post

No new posts Feed - The Pressure Valve 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)

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01:10pm - Feb 5,10

fishead View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Food for thought 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.....

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10:19am - Feb 3,10

tinyfisher View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Just Joking Around....LOL Just Joking Around....LOL

Trolling for a little humor? Please just keep it clean, and remember folks they’re just jokes.

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04:17pm - Feb 7,10

Popeye View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Digital World Digital World

Camera Talk, Digital or Film, post pix, brag about your new toy. Computer talk too!

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08:08pm - Jan 27,10

wsj_outdoorsman View the latest post

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From time to time we make changes to the Site, hard as we try they sometimes cause problems for some Browsers. If you experience a problem viewing Chitown we'd like to hear about it. Please include your Browser type and OS.

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07:12pm - Feb 8,10

koolangler View the latest post

Clubs Forums

 
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For open club discussion, announcements, questions about becoming a member and the benefits of being a Salmon Unlimited Member.

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07:05pm - Feb 8,10

rodm View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Salmon Unlimited Members Only Salmon Unlimited Members Only

Club Business, want to see what's behind the door all it takes is becoming a Salmon Unlimited Member.

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11:41am - Feb 4,10

Michigander View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Riverside Fishing Club 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.

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06:45pm - Feb 8,10

TJP View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Riverside Fishing Club Members Forum Riverside Fishing Club Members Forum

For Riverside Club members to discuss club business.

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05:40pm - Feb 4,10

Cory View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Walleyes Chicago Club Forum Walleyes Chicago Club Forum

Founded in 2009 our organization is made up of sportsman and conservationists dedicated to the sport of walleye fishing and preservation.

This forum is for fishing reports, tips, techniques and working to create, sustain and nourish the walleye fishery in Chicago and its surrounding tributaries.

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05:49pm - Feb 8,10

JimL View the latest post

No new posts Feed - Walleyes Chicago Members Only Walleyes Chicago Members Only

Club Business, want to see what's behind the door all it takes is becoming a Walleyes Chicago Club Member.

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02:20pm - Feb 2,10

John Mannerino View the latest post

Community Corner

 
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Community Events, Kid's Programs & Derbys, Volunteer work

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06:38pm - Feb 8,10

TJP View the latest post

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