Hey ladies and gents, thanks for the general welcome, I've found it to be a helpful place so far. good for avoiding homework too

Steven - specific job site location is Burr Ridge, and I would hope to live within half an hour or so. Thanks for the tips on the locations and fly shops. The one in Countryside looks quite close by.

scubatim - I like lake fishing a lot, it's where I got my fly fishing start. Do you need a boat for lake michigan? Kayak? Pontoon?

Fishndave, hutjensmpg - thanks for the location tips


I was looking at stores, and it seems there are Cabela's and REIs within driving distance too. Between your tips here, sounds like there might be hope for it after all.

Does anyone do backpacking/camping/hiking? Any suggestions on where to do that? And/or combine it with fishing?