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Either way, count me in. I am just up the hill from Lowell. How could I let all you guys go without me.

Sounds like a tough task. Water is very low. At least by Lowell anyway. So I would wish for a little rain if you are floating.

This topic is one that has been an issue with me since I was yelled at for fishing a section of a smaller stream. The state isn't very good about offering access to bodies of water they manage and protect. So basically, funds are being used to manage private waters for land owners only. If land owners want to own the waters, I feel they should pay taxes to protect what they claim to own. If they do not want to pay up, then leave it for public access. Just copy Wisconsin's waterway rules and this state would see more people come to vacation here than everyone heading up to MI, WI, MN.

Nice fishing! Glad to see you guys did well.

I agree. The sprocket looks too big. LOL Thanks for sharing John.

I have a 6 ft med heavy baitcasting rod from Grandt. I won it in a Bass Tournament on Lakes Evergreen and Bloomington some 10 years ago. I still have it and love it!

Not the best fishing park in the area. Like Eric said, the rivers are all high and dirty. You can bank fish a few spots but I don't think it is worth the time. You are better off fishing ponds or lakes right now. Problem with that is, you don't have many options near by. Maybe Lasalle Lake or Heideke lake to the south and east of Illini. Both are big boat lakes or bank fishing due to being perched lakes. LaSalle water temp is probably very high right now. Heideke is not in service and may be the better option. Maybe others can suggest other options.

Thank you John. Hopefully, the creatures that live there get much needed help. I bet the bugs are Incredible right now.

Thank you for sharing. That is amazing. Hopefully this rain will fill it back in and allow the fish to live another day. If you see a red Murry banana seat bike like this, let me know. It was stolen back in 1985 and assumed the local dirtball used it to ride down to the canal to smoke his Marlboro reds.

I haven't made it down there to see. Any pictures?

I had one the only time my wife and I had dinner there. I thought it was pretty darn good too.

While going through my fishing gear this past weekend, I found one of those clear bobbers.

I pretty much thought the same about this. I have a pretty good job but seem to always want to find ways to pay for my hobbies. I am still going to build a few for myself. I especially want to build some pack rods for the BWCA and other canoe camping destinations. Thanks Guys!

I watched his dvd's when I first started tying. RIP Lefty

I have been thinking about building rods and wanted to get some feedback on the experience. For those who sell, is it a time worthy business? At the end of the day, are you making $5, $10, $15 per hour while building? Is the price point for largest margins way up the scale? I assume you do not want to make rods that compete with what Walmart and Farm and Barn sells? My intent is as always, looking to hustle for a little side cash. My wife wouldn't allow me to do strip shows at the local nursing homes. So here I am looking to build them instead of showing them. ( I hope this isn't to offensive. Sorry if it is) I would love to see any custom builds if you have pictures to share. Hey John G, Lets get together some weekend and catch up. We need to make some plans to explore the stream between us.

Sweet ride!

1..Wisconsin river has many many options. shuttle services should not be hard to find. 2. St Croix and Namekagon rivers are a bit past the 4 hr drive, but worth the extra time. They have plenty of camping options. Do plenty of research. There are some sections with white water. 3. If you were up for an 9 hr drive, the BWCA is probably the best for not hearing any artificial noise. Ive been here every year for the last 12.

If the fish don't cooperate, the French Broad is a fun whitewater river.

Very nice. This storm will force me to work from home tomorrow. I guess I will turn on my laptop at the fly bench.......

Welcome.

Sounds like a fisherman's wet dream- ponds all around you, a river next door. And now, just a big old open wound. I recall somebody telling me the story about how it was sold under false pretenses. Thanks for sharing.

A little bit of a snow blanket.

I never had the pleasure of fishing those ponds. But I have heard many stories about the fish quality. Do you have any pictures from that area before the digging started?

The Drone came out this past weekend. After an hour of updates and charging of batteries, I took her up to 399 ft and snapped a pic. Maybe next weekend, I can do another flight. I also attached a picture from a flight I did in late Spring.

Do you work in the industry?