Bob Weaver Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hello everyone -my name is Bob Weaver; I live in Countyside, IL., and am delighted to be a new member of this organization. I first learned of the ISA when I was surfing the internet looking for reviews of fishing kayaks. With my son now grown and busy with his own family and career, my old 17' Grumman canoe seemed to be too unwieldy to cartop by myself. It wasn't the weight so much as the length. Anyhow, I sold the canoe several years ago to my brother and am interested now in a kayak in the 12' range. I think the Nucanoe Frontier probably suits my needs best, but will be attending the Canoecopia event in Madison in March to look at some others. The smallmouth is by far my favorite fish and I'm anxious to work with you to help improve, and preserve, their habitat in Illinois waterways. We've been going to lakes north of Grand Marais (MN) every summer for the past 30 years and almost all of my smallmouth fishing has been in that area. I don't have much experience in our local rivers but I'm excited to learn about them. I've just purchased my Blowout ticket and am looking forward to meet you all there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome aboard Bob, it sounds as though you're going to fit right in.Be sure to take advantage of the many events that we have throughout the year. In fact we have a breakfast meeting next Saturday that I am sure you would enjoy. Ed B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Weaver Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks Ed - I will look forward to meeting you on Saturday. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome Bob, I know you and your wife will have a good time at the Blowout. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome aboard! Enjoyed reading your story, and look forward to many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome Bob, You should try to get in touch with our friends at Rocktown Adventure. They are doing kayak classes at indoor swimming pools, I believe both in The Rockford area and the Aurora area. Good safe way to test one out. Hope to see you at the Blowout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Weaver Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I'll definitely give Rocktown a call, Terry. They are the Illinois dealer for Nucanoe and they offer an on the water class about kayak fishing that I would be very interested in attending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Welcome Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Welcome. I used to live in LaGrange and can appreciate how hard it is to find fish nearby. ISA is the right place to learn where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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