Terry Dodge Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 RESCHEDULED NW REGION WADE OUTING (June 18) High waters kept us from wading on June 18. The outing has been rescheduled.... July 16, Saturday, Kishwaukee River wade We’ll meet for breakfast at 7:30am. at the Cherry Valley Cafe, 216 E. State St, Cherry Valley, IL. After chow we’ll break into groups and wade the north and south branches of the Kishwaukee River for the mighty smallmouth bass. Contact Terry on the ISA website if you plan to attend so he can make reservations at the cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Not sure if I'll be able to fish, but count me in for the Country Breakfast, over medium, with crispy hash browns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat M Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I'll be there for breakfast and fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I'll be there for breakfast and fishing. Bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Once again we'll have to keep an eye ion the sky for the first half of the week and hope the rain fall will be minimal and does not effect the river. NOTE The parking spaces infront of the cafe have been ripped out and that area is under construction. Not sure if it will be done by Saturday, but parking is still available across the street or in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 count me in for the Country Breakfast, over medium, with crispy hash browns. And I suppose you would like me to call that in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 So far...... 1) Terry 2) Frank 3) Jude 4) Pat M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 I can't count as good as Ed but I know it's pretty darn close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Well the NW Region finally got our first wade outing complete. We started off the day at the Cherry Valley Cafe for some eats and smallmouth talk. Seated at the table was Jude, Pat, Frank, and myself. After chow we jumped in out cars and headed for the Kish north branch. After stepping foot in water, Jude and Frank headed downstream while Pat and I headed up. Pat was tossing the Ned-Rig and I was switching from tubes to tops most of the way up. Pat and I found the bite to be a bit slow, but then I hooked into a brute. Rod bending, reel sing, the fight was on! Stupid catfish. But it was a nice one.... > Jude and Frank caught up with us and said that they were finding some action. Jude was slinging the fly rod and picked up 1 I believe, Frank was tossing the Ned-Rig and landed 3 and a pike. I ended up leading Jude into a little trib where I picked up 1 nice smallie at about 14 to 15 inches. Jude ended up running out of time and and to head back to the car. I then met up with Pat and Frank again on the Kish. After a short break and a discussion on how much time we each had, I decided that if they had the time then I would guide them on the trib. Ended up we each had all day, so up the trib we went. We moved slow and switched the order of the lead person and ended up have a very enjoyable little wade with a number off quality smallies brought to hand. Not sure of everybody's count for the day, I was having too much fun to keep track. More pics > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Thanks for setting this up and looks like a nice outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Wish I could have been there but had to work. Hope to get to the Kish soon. EricG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Nice looking streams. I would have loved to fish it too,but the trip was trumped by a wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Briggs Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Terry had a great time. Beautiful day great people doesn't get any better than that. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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