Fishing Class Chicago – Monday September 25th fishing classes are on in the afternoon and evening – get your fishing class in! Register below and you can join us (with coupons or purchased lessons also). Passes are required- sign up below for classes.
Fishing One class on Monday – September 25th
3:30 PM After School Fishing CLASS IS !!
If there is light rain – we will meet on EAST END PARKING LOT AT SHELTER (dry for class). Fishing at end, bring your rain gear. If it is dry – we use the West End (you can walk to either end on this small pond).
September 25th 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
(book either one here – and specify your class time in the notes).
The fishing classes will be held on the West End of Barth Pond’s Patriot’s Park (55th street in Downers Grove). We will catch and handle fish at the end of the group lessons. More below and also private lessons available.
Use the Book Lesson button to reserve your spot!
Select GROUP LESSON. Follow the prompts. All levels welcome. Discounts for multiple fishers at the lesson! More information below.
Already have a coupon or certificate? Text 630.235.2162 to redeem that coupon or certificate and reserve your spots!
Book Fishing LessonWhat you need for fishing class
Camera or phone camera. A drink. That’s it. We provide everything you need for classes. Classes are good for beginners, experienced anglers and families including kids 7 and up.
Have a Groupon? Groupons are good for Fishing 1 classes (only).
Register your Groupon fishing class using the above pulldown. $1 registration charge – (you will get a free fishing tool for the registration cost.). Save 20% on your Fishing 1 class. Note this is a 2-class series. You will need to purchase Fishing 2 separately from any coupons or offer sites and classes can be taken at any time.
The 2-class series will teach you about fish and how they feed. Great baits that will be revealed that can be purchased at better tackle stores. With the two fishing classes, you will catch more fish than those around you. Add a future Guided Fishing Session to take your fishing to the next level.
Fishing Class Chicago – Fishing One – Fishing Instruction 90% • Fishing 10% – Hands-On
will teach you the equipment and rigs that catch the most fish around Chicagoland (and the world!). With this class you will be able to catch fish on any lake, pond, stream or reservoir.
The rigs and tactics you learn will be the best methods to catch the following species of fish:
- Trout
- Bluegill
- Walleye
- Perch
- Crappie
- Channel Catfish
- Carp
- Largemouth Bass
- Smallmouth Bass
- Salmon & Steelhead Salmon
You will learn about the fishing pole and the fishing rod. Spin casting reel, floats & bobbers will be covered. Great baits that catch the most fish and biggest fish are discussed in Fishing 1 as well as two knots that are used to construct all fishing rigs. At the very end of the session, we will take a look at “the bite” and see how subtle the fish take the bait.
Day of Fishing Class
Weather Information for Fishing Classes: Weather
What to Bring to Classes List: Bring to Class
Fishing Tackle for Our Area: Tackle Store
Class Two (Fishing 2) – Instruction 60% – Experiential 40%
teaches how to cast, detailed tips on spin casting, battling wind with floats, controlling the float with poles and handling fish. In Fishing 2, we will put together a pole float rig as well as a waggler float for spin casting.
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Private Fishing Lessons Available
Weekdays are save 10% – with any non-credit-card payment – saves us fees!!
Questions and answers following the photos and video of the fish. If you can’t make it – you can follow our YouTube Channel and get notifications. We will post a video for you there.
Fishing Class Chicago
Discounts given for purchasing 2 or more class passes! Discounts applied automatically in the cart below.
Students must reserve a spot using our class registration here. Fishing Class Chicago suburbs! Coupons accepted for FISHING ONE.
(Fishing Two is registration here only – no coupons or discounts on FISHING TWO).
SPACES NOW OPEN. If you have troubles with the cart or signing up via the link below – you can TEXT 630.235.2162 with number of persons and you can pay at the event.
Register Here for Class Passes – Fishing ONE (your passes don’t expire until next season and you can use them for either fishing class. You can also purchase the Groupon fishing class.
Passes good for a year and you can pick a future date. N
FISHING CLASS SPECIAL– BUY 4, GET A 5TH FREE.
Session may be moved to later date pending sign-up reaching 4. These make a great gift! Weather alerts 24 hours prior to the session.
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