JOHN SCHENCK

On 4/18/2020 at 2:15 PM, Bart Durham said:

Attached is link to article from Suzanne Baker of Naperville Sun on Retrofit of Fawell Dam on DuPage River to help fish swim upstream, the article mentions the Hammel Woods Dam in Shorewood is slated for removal in 2021.

https://digitaledition.napersun.chicagotribune.com/html5/mobile/production/default.aspx?pubid=f4f07333-3b9b-4f20-9475-b439d74dfc58&edid=7e0d5365-a73e-4141-87c2-35d488c97c2f

Good that’s a particularly dangerous one.... more so because of peoples stupidity but nonetheless. 

I found one used and took it up to the boundary waters and it was great! On serious trips I’ll never kayak fish out of a traditional paddle kayak again. Looking to get another pedal drive though. Does anyone have one they are looking to get rid of now?

2 hours ago, Dick G said:

Once you get above the lower falls,  you would have to carry kayak down several stairs to get to the water.  First picture is looking upstream from lower falls , [see Scott's picture]. Second pictures is the way to get down to calmer water below upper falls. The last picture is looking at the water you would be kayaking,  taken from the upper falls. Maybe not the best place to kayak .

Great advice and wonderful pictures. We may just kayak below the lower falls then if it works out. 

12 hours ago, Kev-mo said:

thanks for the memory jog Scott. we took a family trip there when i was a teeneager and we swam below the falls and i think we even body surfed over them

Memories are everything 

On 8/31/2020 at 5:10 PM, Scott Ferguson said:

There is a second set of falls, the lower falls,  You can put a kayak in there, but I doubt you could kayak up and over the falls to the upper falls.

The first picture is looking upstream toward the lower falls, the second is a closeup of the lower falls.  I don’t think there is any road access to the river between the upper and lower falls.

 

 

So cool! Thanks for sharing the awesome pics! 

On 8/31/2020 at 3:39 PM, Paul Trybul said:

Does this help? It looks like a decent portage any way you look at it.

Yes thanks! we may just poke around the lower falls. We’ll see...

Has anyone on here kayaked or boated to these falls. I’m looking for a place to launch paddle up to the falls and then float back down or any put in take out info. Thanks in advance. 

On 5/18/2020 at 4:05 PM, Frank said:

John contact the guys at Rocktown Adventures they definitely will be able to help you out with options.  The Jackson Kayaks Bite FD is a great peddle drive kayak but it is just a bit over $2000 the  thing to think about with a peddle is weight. I believe the Bite FD is over 90 lbs. Talk to either Kevin or Travis at Rocktown.

Cool thanks Fank

Hey all. I’m looking for a deal on one of these used or a similar set up. Let me know if anyone has a used pedal drive optional fishing kayak for sale.

Thanks! 

Hey all I know some of you have a lot of kayak experience.  I’m wondering what the best option for an optional pedal drive Versitile Fishing kayak would be under 1,500? 

Very cool thanks for the kind words guys. I had a good run and capitalized on some aggressive feeding windows after the first set of cooler overnight temps. most of my bigger fish were taken on top water prop style baits near structure and lay downs. I had a great time fishing against some elite river smallmouth fisherman in this tournament. If you can make time to get out at least a few times in October it would be great to see more ISA guys in this Next tournament. I just signed up for it. Great idea Colin for the river smallmouth exclusive event. I’d love to see one in early spring 2020 also 😉

Signed 

Very cool thanks guys! 

11 hours ago, k olson said:

Eric is closing in on 90" already, that # would win 90% of all Kayak tourneys and that would be large mouth bass, this guy is doing it with smallies, dude is a pro, I didn't even have the balls to sign up this time around; however there is another guy that is within 10" or so of catching him, two weeks left.

Nice! That sounds fun, not surprised! 

On 5/25/2019 at 8:19 AM, John Gillio said:

Don't  be afraid to post your thoughts on them here. I'd like to here what you think.

They are the lightest most comfortable wading shoe for moderate terrain I’ve ever tried. Perfect for Hiking long a distance to a good spot, float tube or to wear while kayaking.  good grip and feel great on your feet, but if your fishing areas with a lot of chunk rock/rip rap they don’t have any side protection so that’s really the only case I’d go with a traditional boot over these. I really enjoy how comfortable they are. They are well worth  buying in my opinion. Don’t know how much life you’ll get out of them because I just got them a few months ago. 

Wow that’s horrible! Nothing is guaranteed!  Hope nothing like that ever happens again but with these leaking coal ash ponds all over it feels like only a matter of time.....

10 hours ago, Andy C said:

Norm would be fishing the parking lots and park benches.

Most definitely 😆

Pretty rough way to go by choice. Sad no matter what the motive. 

I hope to help with one or two from my gang! 

How do we know if & how many tickets are still available?? 

Thanks! 

Very cool. Years ago I used to take notes on my phone after or during my trips and save them in emails. But never consistently. I should look back and try to find them... 

This my favorite show. It can be a bit tight as it Not as big as some other shows but lots of great vendors, custom bait manufacturers and good people all around. Hope to make it Sunday for a bit. 

They did but most have melted  with the recent warm temps. 

Took The family Out to Matthiessen State Park for some hiking before the frozen waterfall melted and got some near pics. Thought some would enjoy. 

12 hours ago, Bart Durham said:

Paul, haven't heard anything on Powerton but I bet that would be a blast.  With a few warm days in a row, and great conditions today, the odds may be good for a winter smallmouth fisherman. Unfortunately, today is out for me as I'm going to Bears-Packers game to see if Bears can clinch the division!.  

👍 went to rams game last week. This D is the real deal.