Putting easy to access tiny creeks in a story, particularly amidst a culture that doesn't value catch and release, is simply stupid in my opinion. Honestly, what did you expect? It's one thing to tell a buddy, another to tell the world.
I admit to lurking on Chicago-oriented fishing boards looking for tips. Guy writes, "I don't know why, but I've never seen anybody else fishing here at such and such creek in such and such park...."
He will next week.