July 14 Apple River Outing

[Paul Trybul]

Just a reminder that we have a wade fishing outing this Saturday on the Apple. So far I've had 4 other ISA members RSVP. I would like to propose meeting at the Denny's in Rockford between 6 & 6:15am for breakfast. It would be the one at highway 20 & rt 251. We can do some car pooling. Call Paul T at 815 703 2651 if you are interested.

[Terry Dodge]

See you at 6am.

[tgoodmanii]

I'll be there

[Terry Dodge]

Here's a few pics of the outing. Paul can follow up with the report...

 

Paul and Deb hit a little pool.

 

Jim and Tim take on the rocky Apple after a short break for jerky and sausage.

 

Paul with one of our biggest catches.

 

Tim and Paul looking for bigger smallies.

 

Paul and Tim again!

 

Again! Paul and Tim leading the way.

 

I had a great time. Thanks Paul for putting this together.

[Guest Jim S.]

I had a great time, The Apple is a fun,hard and scenic wade. Amazing the amount of rock in that water! I appreciate the chance to hang with you guys, much fun on my end. Thanks Paul for the day!

[Guest Jim S.]

After the month Paul T has had and the fun Sat, I joked on the way back in my best Austin Powers voice and dubbed him "Bass Bastard". So I played (for fun) with Terry's pic :-)

 

[Paul Trybul]

I always wondered what I'd look like in a kilt. I really enjoyed fishing with the group yesterday. It's been a while since we had a group willing take on 5+ miles of rugged Apple river. There are not too many place in L more scenic to fish for the beloved smallmouth bass. Fishing wise, we caught over 100 as a group but it was mostly a dink fest. The biggest fish went 14.5" tops.I'll try to post more later. I'm just killing time now working as a hole marshall at the Rockford Pro am. S

[ronk]

You NW guys may not get the biggest fish but you do get the biggest laughs

[jude]

That's hilarious, Jim! If you blur your eyes, those rods look like they could be light-duty bagpipes.

 

And Paul.. "hole marshal"? really?

[Terry Dodge]

JIM!!!! HA! That was good.

 

Paul ~ I'm with Jude.. "hole marshal"? really?

Can Jude put in for the "19th hole marshal" next year?

[Paul Trybul]

Why are you questioning my skills as a hole marshall? It's a very easy job; spot balls in the rough, hold up a quiet sign when a golfer approaches the ball, make sure noone is improving the lie. They look for volunteers every year.

 

Get in my belly you jokesters

[tgoodmanii]

I had a great time with you guys and gal. The Apple is a great place to fish especially with a great group like we had. I'm looking forward to our next outing. I only took a couple pics.

 

Paul and Deb I think