Illinois fly fishing for trout living in streams may not be the most plentiful of the Midwestern states. But, let's face it, if you reside in Illinois (or should I say the Chicagoland area), you're not living there for its easy access to the great outdoors.

But you can take that hard earned Illinois' money and support your neighboring states' fishing liscence funds. Because if you need to fill your trout fishing needs, and Lake Michigan is not an option, then you'll be putting the pedal to the metal to cross those state lines.

Depending on where you live in Illinois, you may be only a Johnny Cash CD listening - length within driving distance of a trout stream that will leave those Illinois trout fishing blues in a ring of fire.

So, look to the surrounding states to find a trout fishing destination for you. If you need to update your gear or replace the flies you left in the trees on your last trip, then check out the Illinois Fly Shops listings.

ILLINOIS TROUT STREAMS / RIVERS

ILLINOIS TROUT FLY PATTERNS

ILLINOIS FLY SHOP LINKS

ILLINOIS FLY FISHING REPORT / GUESTBOOK

So, as a great San Francisco band used to bellow, "Get on the road again ..."

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