Terry Dodge Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 The N.W. Region has a Kishwaukee River float trip coming up on Sunday, April 22nd. http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?app=calendar&module=calendar§ion=view&do=showevent&event_id=561 I wanted to post this early as I will be out of town next weekend (April 13-16) Water levels are at record lows for this time of year with no real weather threats upcoming. The bite should be on and hot (see forum smallmouth reports) The plan for this outing will be to do a bit of floating and a bit of wading. See the float route by clicking on the route address in my signature. The planed route would take about 4.5 hours on a straight float, add in some wading and we are looking at 6+ hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 So for all who don't know........ When Jude goes on an outing we have to meet for breakfast beforehand. If we don't then he cries the whole outing long. CherryValley Cafe is where we'll meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Terry, I'm bringing my Coosa and will join you for breakfast at Cherry Valley Cafe? What time is breakfast? Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted April 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'm thinking 8am. should be a good time to meet at the cafe. I have added the cafe to the route map (click on coffee cup for info). http://maps.google.c....077056,0.16531 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I'm hoping to make this, I'll have my canoe with room for one if anyone is looking for a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben K. Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Cool! Not that there's anything wrong with old blood, but it sure is nice to see some new blood in the N.W. region. Look forward to meeting you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Weather Watch: (The Jude curse is upon us) There is rain and storms forecasted for the area begging April 13 thru April 18. If the water levels should reach a point that I feel may be unsafe, this trip will be rescheduled for a later date. I have been keeping a close watch on the Kish water levels for about 5 years now and know how fast the Kish can rise and how long it will take for the levels to recede. I should know for sure by Wed. April 18, if this is a "GO" or "NO GO". Keep your fingers crossed and kick the crap out of your Jude Voodoo Doll if you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 At this time the Kish is the lowest and clearest that I have seen in the springtime for several years. I think the ground will soak up most of a good rain. I look forward to taking my canoe out for the st time this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 At this time the Kish is the lowest and clearest that I have seen in the springtime for several years. I think the ground will soak up most of a good rain. I look forward to taking my canoe out for the st time this year. I'm in! Do I need to explain further? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Ouch, baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 The Kish went up 2.5ft from Sunday mornings rain. We have chances of rain for the area 4/16, 4/18, 4/19 & 4/20. I really don't like to float the Kish if the level is over 7.80ft. Keep an eye on it............ http://weather.hamweather.com/rivers/gauge/PRYI2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Weather Update: Storms moving into the area today with moderate to heavy rain falls. It looks to me that these storms could move north of the area. We'll have to wait and see. Todays weather (the next 24hrs. from 9:30am. on 4/19 to 9:30am. on 4/20) is the "do or die". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm attending the outing. I don't think we will get too much rain. I guess we will know soon enough. So we are meeting at the cafe in Cherry Valley at 8:00? Man, you guys must like to sleep in. I'll have to do a couple hours of shore fishing before we meet:) Rain Rain go away..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I am hoping to make this. I will be bringing a 17 canoe and have room for one more person. Couple questions. It's been awhile since I have done much river canoeing, what kind of water can I expect (I know there are no real rapids)? I'll have a drag chain rigged, will I find it useful on this stretch? How deep is this stretch? (I know rainfall will impact this). Will we be stopping and wading or is all the fishing going to be from the boats? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I hope you're right about the rain, Tim. If we don't get much rain, by Sunday we should be in decent shape. Not as low as I like, but doable. Jon, I've never floated this stretch, but Terry has. Terry works 2nd shift, so don't expect a response from him 'til late tonight or tomorrow morning. I'm sure there will be a lot of fishing from the boat, but I'm pretty sure Terry plans on some stops along the way. The only thing I know for sure is "Country Breakfast, eggs over-medium, crispy hash browns, wheat toast." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'll second that order Jude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 If they have biscuits and gravy, I will be a happy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Wheat toast is dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Wheat toast is healthier. Besides...smothering it in gravy takes away some of the dryness. You'll be smilin' Sunday, Jon. The Country Breakfast to which I referred includes biscuits and gravy. The best I've been able to find around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I am hoping to make this.I will be bringing a 17 canoe and have room for one more person. Couple questions. It's been awhile since I have done much river canoeing, what kind of water can I expect (I know there are no real rapids)? I'll have a drag chain rigged, will I find it useful on this stretch? How deep is this stretch? (I know rainfall will impact this). Will we be stopping and wading or is all the fishing going to be from the boats? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared. Jon, Do you need someone in your canoe with you? Not sure if we have anyone looking to hitch a ride. 1) This type of water is of the wet kind. It is also normally calm and smooth but with the rain last week it is up just a tad and moving a bit fast. 2) I'm not sure how a drag chain works so I'm not sure if it would be useful. 3) I would say with figuring in the rain and all that we're going to be in an average of 3 to 6 feet of water. 4) I guess that will be up to each individual. I do plan to stop and wade a couple areas. 5) The breakfast Mr. Jude speaks of is a good breakfast. But know this my fellow smallmouth brothers.......... Jude don't know crap about biscuits and gravy. He only eats at this place because it's just a couple stumbles and staggers out the Backyard Bar & Grill front door. Next time we'll do breakfast at the best B&G place in town. Tim, Sorry about the late start. It's going to be a bit nippy Sunday morning. The high for the day is only suppose to be 55, plus some of us are old. Check the map on my signature for directions to the Cherry Valley Cafe. PaulT - Are you in? NateD - Are you in? Eugene - I have you in my notes, are you interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Confirm........ Terry - in (pontoon) Jude - in (yuk) Bart - in (yak) Tim - in (yak) JonD, ericg - in (canoe) BenK - in (yak) PaulT - In for breakfast, not sure on float. (?) Nate D - ? (canoe) Eugene C - in (pond hopper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben K. Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Backyard Bar and Grill is the bomb, cheeseburger soup! Looks like a chance of showers Sunday, bring the waders and raingear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 New member here, I would love to go along if I can hitch a ride in that canoe mentioned above. I am recovering from shoulder surgery 10 wks ago and the Physical Therapist says I can't paddle my new Coosa that far yet by myself. I do have quite abit of canoe experience and can paddle just not the whole way. Let me know if there is room for me. PM sent ericg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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