Terry Dodge Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Saturday, May 31 at 8am. (host Terry) Float OutingWe'll start with breakfast at 8am. sharp at Cherry Valley Cafe, 216 E State St. Cherry Valley, IL. After breakfast we'll hit the Kishwaukee River from Belvidere to Cherry Valley.This is an all day float so you might want to pack a lunch or bring something to snack on. In the past we have had problems with the water levels this time of year. Keep an eye on the Forums. Please let me know as soon as possible if you plan to attend. If we have a large group, then we will split up and hit a different stretch. You might want to bring a ChugBug along. Let me know. I also need to reserve tables at the Cafe if we have a large group.Contact Terry for more info.http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?showuser=877 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Count me in. You are counted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Count me in Terry, would love to get my new yak out on the N Branch. You are counted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'm in. I'll bring you a chug bug and we can teach you how to use it. Actually I haven't fished much this year and haven't used any top water yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'm in. I'll bring you a chug bug and we can teach you how to use it. Do you really think I'm going to mark you as counted after that remark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I thought the ISA was about educating anglers? You need to be educated in chugbugology:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I plan to be there. ericg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I plan to be there. ericg You are counted. "Chugbugology"?! Sounds like an article Jude needs to write for the BBB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Chug Buggery. Don't you guys know anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben K. Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm planning on making this, I could use some schooling on this chug buggery as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I'm planning on making this, I could use some schooling on this chug buggery as well. I'm "planning" on counting you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon P Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Hello All! Count me in. I have several sizes and colors of Chug Bugs which should I bring?? My first trip with the club. I use a fly rod (a bit rusty,me not the rod) and spin casting and if they don't work then I throw rocks My Yak is an SIS Ascend 10 fishing Yak. Can you believe it's snowing right now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Count me in. You are counted. Please refrain from using the "S" word on the Forums this time of year. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 We are probably going to have to break-off into groups. I have concocted 3 routes.... 1) North Branch, Belvidere/Appleton to Cherry Valley (approx. 7.5 miles) 2) Main Branch, Cherry Valley to Atwood (approx. 8.5 miles) 3) South Branch/Oak Ridge F.P. to Atwood (approx. 8.5 miles) View map > https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=z6gw9Etw7_28.kWRXhL4ORRl4 Also.... The extended forecast looks great! Very little rain over the next couple weeks with a high near 80 on the day of float. Keep your fingers crossed. (that last little bit I posted should damn the trip. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 That's a nifty little map you put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 May 23, 2014; As of this date we are sitting on 7 boats with a possible 8 anglers and another boat and angle that's a maybe. I'll make the Cafe reservation for 15. If anybody else would like to make this outing, please try to let me know by the end of this holiday weekend. Enjoy the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Here's the list thus far.... 1) Myself (Terry Dodge) 2) Tim Goodman ii 3) Jude 4) Jim S 5) Eric G 6) Allen Rupp (+1?) 7) Ben 8) Vernon P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 We have a 60% chance of rain on Monday, May 26th. Other than that the weather looks good for the week. If we can get through Monday without a great deal of rain the Kish should be just about perfect for the float on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Here's the list thus far.... 1) Myself (Terry Dodge) 2) Tim Goodman ii 3) Jude 4) Jim S 5) Eric G 6) Allen Rupp (+1?) 7) Ben 8) Vernon P This coming Saturday, May 31st. The list above is what I'm going by. I made the reservation for 15 @ 7:30am. Anybody else that plans to attend, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 My brother in law Jordan may join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Well last nights (5/27) rain is probably gonna cause us some problems. Keep an eye here for updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Barely broke 7ft. Already dropping. River should be perfect for a float Saturday. 85 degrees and sunny. I'll be on the river for sure. Come on man, think positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I hate to say it, but it usually spikes a little, then drops quickly, then the real increase comes. I hope I'm wrong, but I'll bet it heads back up very soon. I've had my hopes dashed many times by believing in that initial drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 It's dropping fast! I think we're going to be okay. Remember, most of the rain that moved through the area last night was isolated. What Jude said about the level dropping and then going back up is true, but I don't believe I've ever seen it drop this much (4 inches) and then go back up. We're lucky that it was as low as it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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