Yep Illinois where so far Ive found not much desirable as far as stream fishing goes. Luckily we are not too far from Wisconsin and Iowa so a couple hours drive has you in the driftless. I fished alot growing up but after high school I didnt pick up a pole again until last fall, about 30 years. Up until last summer Id never cast a fly either. Im slowly getting the hang of casting a fly rod and cant wait to get out and put some trout on it.