Hi all,
I've picked up fishing again after a long break (about 10 or 15 years). I got some gear and fitted a tackle box. 1 UL pole with small spinning reel. 1 M pole with larger spinning reel. Loaded both with mono (4# on UL, 8# on M). Bunch of hard baits, jigs, few spoons and spinners, and some soft baits, in the box.
Last week I went out to Busse lake and got totally skunked, not even a bite. I tried out several baits trying to stick to weedless and texas rigged softs. Now I would like to give the fox a try.
I was looking at google maps and there seems to be a nice spot in Geneva. Island park and old mill park seem to be decent spots. I'm living in schaumburg so some place that's not a far drive is preferable.
Any suggestions on baits, techniques, or locations? Anyone fish those two parks, what are they like, crowds?
I've also never fished a river, not sure what to do about current or where to throw the bait.
Thanks for any help,
chris
I've picked up fishing again after a long break (about 10 or 15 years). I got some gear and fitted a tackle box. 1 UL pole with small spinning reel. 1 M pole with larger spinning reel. Loaded both with mono (4# on UL, 8# on M). Bunch of hard baits, jigs, few spoons and spinners, and some soft baits, in the box.
Last week I went out to Busse lake and got totally skunked, not even a bite. I tried out several baits trying to stick to weedless and texas rigged softs. Now I would like to give the fox a try.
I was looking at google maps and there seems to be a nice spot in Geneva. Island park and old mill park seem to be decent spots. I'm living in schaumburg so some place that's not a far drive is preferable.
Any suggestions on baits, techniques, or locations? Anyone fish those two parks, what are they like, crowds?
I've also never fished a river, not sure what to do about current or where to throw the bait.
Thanks for any help,
chris