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What if the river is blown out ?  Will the tourney offer a refund if cxl ?

thanks to the ISA for planning these events, good to talk fishing and get a full belly

That was super cool, thanks for always finding and sharing posts like this

For those of you who like a extremely loud top water bait buzzbait ,I found something very comparable to the once now defunct Boogerman buzzbaits made in southern Illinois.  When they went out of business a few years back, Eric found one made by Strike King called the honey buzz I believe but I could  never get it to make that clacking noise like the Boogerman's.  I tweaked the wire every way possible but never could replicate the sound I was looking for until I happen to be at the fishing show in January and just happen across a buzzbait made by a guy out of Indiana called the "Rowdy Buzz Lures".  I kinda for forgot I had it till last week when I was pond hoping and couldn't believe how loud it was, I thought this is gonna be killer cla cked up stream in our rivers.  I stopped at the Fox a few days ago, didn't have any takers but it is plenty noisy and should draw their attention.   One improvement that was made is the shaft that gets banged to make the noise seems to better a little more dense and not wear down like on the Boogerman which had a softer metal.  If you sling a baitcaster pick one of these bad boys up  !  they do make different sizes that should work on a spinning rod as well.

3 minutes ago, Eric said:

Fox is finally flowing under 2K CFS! First time since late September 2018! That was quite a run of above-average flow!

Pea soup now, given the intense heat. But slower nonetheless for those interested. 

Would try topwater late day ‘till dusk around faster chutes and riffles.

I wish I would have read this Saturday, bite was impossible in the afternoon and gave up around 5 after being cooked, but I was hiding under bridges most of the time so not that bad.  Do recall the time I met you in the evening on the Fox in the Elgin area ?  It has been a few years, but that specific pool currently has some construction going on creating some unique fast water seams, has great depth & current.  I spent time there on Sat but couldn't find any big girls to cull out but thought you might want to check it out if you haven't ventured up north on the fox lately but my guess is you are well aware of this and have already scouted but now finally down to a decent flow could hold some bigguns

On ‎7‎/‎8‎/‎2019 at 11:37 AM, Kev-mo said:

lol, yeah i kinda didn't think that was right when i was typing it but was in a hurry... Kip right?

yes it is, kinda my fault though, could have put my full name down for this site, I tried to correct it at one point but had trouble in doing so, nice job in tourney

On ‎7‎/‎8‎/‎2019 at 11:37 AM, Kev-mo said:

lol, yeah i kinda didn't think that was right when i was typing it but was in a hurry... Kip right?

On ‎7‎/‎3‎/‎2019 at 8:06 AM, Kev-mo said:

 

Thanks for the kind words Kyle! It was a good experience and that was my main goal. It was a bit humbling but also had some good learnings were had.

Congrats to both Eric and Erik for putting up some impressive numbers and kicking bass!!

Who the hell is Kyle lol ??

Nice job by Kevin D to make a run to almost 80", both Eric's are pro's I have learned from past experience, I cant image the amount of hours it takes to really know the fox, I have tried for several years but it never really amounts to much because I don't fish it on a regular basis.  Congrats to both Eric's and yes bump boards do not lie !!!

Eric is closing in on 90" already, that # would win 90% of all Kayak tourneys and that would be large mouth bass, this guy is doing it with smallies, dude is a pro, I didn't even have the balls to sign up this time around; however there is another guy that is within 10" or so of catching him, two weeks left.

that guy could catch a fish anywhere

I will be attending as well along with two other people to help out, observe, or what ever you need, always wanted to attend this event, finally get to

C'mon Paul, you should be showing off those mad skills !! You want me to believe you caught over 900 fish up north, did you barrow Scott's spare fish counter ?? Lol .

Where are all the kayak fishermen ??   This Sunday is the Fox Open tourney and it is lacking sign ups.  I know what your thinking Eric probably has it wrapped up but he cant win them all and is going to have an off day sometime this century.  Bart, Mark, Jim J, Paul T, John G.?????  Eric posted a link to sign up in his last post, Rockton is giving away a Nucanoe Flint series Kayak is they hit 15 sign ups, everyone is eligible to win this just by signing up, 1000$ value.  Get signed up so they don't cancel, I want a shot at the title !!!

All kinds of good input on this thread, I think what type of water you are going to fish is really important for the different style yaks.  I mostly agree with Eric's thoughts; however if you ever plan on fishing 500-1000 acres lakes you better be rigged up exactly like the picture he posted if not more.  I have fished in the KBL for the last 3 years and I'm getting left behind & having trouble staying competitive because I'm paddle only, most of the people fishing in this league have a pedal drive and or a small battery powered motor.  Good luck. 

5 hours ago, joshw said:

Give Three Rivers Fly Shop (Knoxville) a call. Even if your not fly fishing they can point you in the right direction and may suggest a guide that both spin and fly fishes for a float trip.  If you were looking for a striper trip I could point in the right direction but I haven't targeted smallmouth on my many trips down to that area.

ok sounds good

I was curious if any body can offer any information on fishing in the Knoxville stream related or lakes (possible guide service), I will be spending several days there on the weekend of March 10.  I have done some research on my own with hopes of wading some local streams but was hoping one of my fellow ISA members might help narrow down some ideas and or what to expect this time of year in that region.   Any help and or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys for the info, especially about all the tourneys that happen in the month of may. I may have a change of heart & work is giving me grief about taking additional time off during our busy month's but I was wondering if these areas can be fished in the fall or do they move to deep water ? I may just go up in the fall, its beautiful up there that time of year anyways.

​Gary Nault is the guide that I have used and would recommend. If you’re leery of big water launch at Potawatomi State Park and fish Sawyer Harbor. Another option would be to launch at the Sunset Bar and Grill and fish both Riley's and Little Sturgeon Bay. Both bays are pretty well protected and really produce good smallies. Any time this coming month good sized smallies will be up shallow and damn near everywhere close to shore in those areas

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​What ever you do avoid the weekend of the Sturgeon Bay Open Tournament, May 19 and 20th

Thanks Ed I no idea about the tourneys.

Just over a year ago I was invited to attend a fund raising event for a local high school that I have no loyalties except the free dinner & open bar that came with the ticket. Truth be told its pretty fancy evening with formal dress and all. As I was enjoying my cocktail and looking at the tremendous amount of gift baskets, auction items to bid on, of course they have one for a one night stay at an upscale bed in breakfast in Door County. My mind went to catching trophy smallmouth when I looked at this place and never dreamed I would win the bid, I mean really not one other person bid on it the rest of the night ?? So $220 later on a Sunday overnight overstay, I need to use this thing before it expires. Looking for contacts or information on where to fish. I have a 16' alumacraft boat I will be bringing with. I really want to stay close to shore, don't care for big water with my boat. I will also throw waders in as well in case of windy condition. Going to go this up coming month for pre-spawn. I know several guys in the club are very familiar with this area. Ed & I talked briefly about some places to fish. Any advice or local guide info I can get would be great.

Thanks to all that who worked to make this a great blowout, really enjoyed the speakers, great food, and comradery with fellow ISA members. Also would like to thank Jim J for keeping his cool while announcing the auction items while the table of drunk assholes where rude, disruptive during the whole thing. Sorry for the language but if you sat near them you would understand, hopefully they will be not be asked to come back & one guy even won vexan rods, OMG !!

I read lots on the subject but voted yes because it is my lively hood depends on it but was disappointed that was my choice.

_{What beast that fish is !! Guy is one of the owners of Tight rope jigs, which I have bought a few in the past, not to bad & a member of the cast crew you tube show that has lots of footage on lake Michigan smallies, pretty cool stuff.}

I plan on helping out

Thanks to all who have worked on news letter and those still currently making it happen. I always enjoy reading them.

Awesome footage !!!! Can you please remove all of the algae from this river, it will make things much easier when spawn is over