Terry Dodge Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Breakfast then fish. It doesn't get any better than that. CLICK; http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?app=calendar&module=calendar§ion=view&do=showevent&event_id=624 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 The south branch experienced an algal bloom which began on Saturday, 8/3/13. We'll probably be best to stick with the north branch, which seems to be producing pretty darn-tootin' good right now. http:// Let us know if you plan to attend so as I can get the tables set at the cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I do believe that I will be there.Breakfast will be at 8:00 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Cool! It'll be nice to see you again. Yes, breakfast at 8am. I should be there around 7:30am. JimS has also contacted me by way of email on his attending this outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I do believe that I will be there.Breakfast will be at 8:00 ? Ed It's good to see you're finally getting out. Show those NW guys how it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Ed It's good to see you're finally getting out. Show those NW guys how it's done. Yes please show us. You can't top this................... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sq-1zyqyMk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 You're right about that,I would not even try to top that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Decided to hit the Kish south branch today to see if it had recovered from the algal bloom of two weeks ago. I am happy to report that it has. Picked up 12 smallmouth on a tube. Tried top water a couple times but could find no interest. Biggest smallmouth taped at 17 inches.... Can't figure out how to take a picture when it's sunny out. (here's how not to do it) 17 inch smallmouth http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 keep the sun at your back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thanks for the picture taking info. Okay, now back to the outing. Anybody else that plans to attend please chime in so I can reserve tables at the cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Briggs Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Looking forward to meeting new people and hopefully learn a little bit! First time wade fishing for smallmouth.Terry thank you for all the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Please set a place at the table for me. Not sure about fishing, but I'd hate to miss out on breakfast. I hear the biscuits and gravy are absolutely fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I plan to be there. thanks for setting this up. ericg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Picked up 9 smallmouth today. 2 @ 15" were the biggest. Five on tubes and four on top water. The area I fished today is an area we will not be hitting on Saturday. Just so you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Also.... Cherry Valley Days will be happening this weekend. http://www.valleydays.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillKreznor Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Looks like I'll be able to make the breakfast and fishing, Terry. Hope to see some old and new faces. Bill K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan G Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Terry, I would like to go fishing with you guys, can you give me directions to cafe after getting off 90, i am coming from sw chicago, thanks Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Take I-90 towards Rockford..... https://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Chicago,+IL&daddr=42.2345256,-88.9081357+to:42.2388587,-88.945641+to:Cherry+Valley+Cafe,+216+E+State+St,+Cherry+Valley,+IL+61016&hl=en&sll=42.204616,-88.785324&sspn=0.249738,0.66124&geocode=FWICfwIdGuDG-inty_TQPCwOiDEAwMAJrabgrw%3BFZ1yhAIdmV6z-iklCez31LcIiDGerpij1NQ2Xw%3BFYqDhAIdF8yy-imTCtD3BLgIiDGFZFqWHE4iug%3BFdN1hAIdErOy-iEvhErdvsH3EynhGkPZCLgIiDEvhErdvsH3Ew&t=h&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1,2&z=11 Does this help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Ed, How's the knee doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 knee? I have never had a problem with a knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Hey Swami...I'll be bringing a young fisherdude along for breakfast and fishing. And my elbow's fine, if you're wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Ed - I thought I heard that you had knee surgery. You had some kind of surgery didn't you? Jude - So are you fishing? I thought I heard that you gave up smallie fishing for tennis? Tennis elbow.....Get it? HA! I crack me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Oh, and I picked up 18 smallmouth today. 16" was the biggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Yes,I did have some minor surgery to remove a suspicious spot on my face.It went well and everything is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Oh, and I picked up 18 smallmouth today. 16" was the biggest. remember that spot for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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