JOHN SCHENCK

Mike thanks for sharing this... didn’t see it till now and looks like it’s back to $299.... I just bought a sit in from Mark K for a good deal.... thanks again!

Took them all out on earth day to explore, give back and experience the true beauty of nature. I just hope they remember and pass on to the next generation.

Hey all, Im starting to look for a kayak for my son who's 10 but tall and was just wondering if anyone was selling something 8-10' for fishing and or knows of a good deal. Thanks!

Welcome hope to see you out there. Nice bronze!

Hahaha!

This is just too sad..... he'll be missed and remembered fondly.

No doubt, thanks for you're efforts Scott!

Welcome its great to see new members!

Welcome! Great to see some new members joining!

More sad news... thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I never got the chance to meet J.R. I'm just curious with him being a conservationist and protector of the river what were the issues that you didn't agree on? Thanks!

I can help out the second half of the day sat if that helps. I'll see you guys there regardless.

Very cool thanks William!

That's a great story Phil thanks for sharing.

Will do mike, thanks for the photo also.

Nice post William... hope you are doing well sir. That's a great pic of Norm.

If anyone has some good pics of Norm from fishing, conservation events or any events please post hi resolution versions of them here. I'm going to put together a poster board/collage for his wife Tammy. I think she'd really appreciate that. Also, If anyone could help chip in a bit and or share his go fund me link that would be helpful and appreciated. For as many views as the post got It hasn't gotten as much traction as I thought it would. Thanks! https://dm2.gofund.me/4fzunp-norm-minas

Very cool pics! Looks like you put in some solid time this year. I get the feeling you have a passion for it. Send me a message this spring if you want to chase some smallies. welcome to the group!

https://www.gofundme.com/4fzunp-norm-minas heres the link. If you guys could share on these other groups or in any other way that would be helpful. Thanks !

Just had a very sad conversation with Tammy Norms wife and I'm really hoping we can all step up in Norms honor to help take the financial burden off his wife. His extended sickness, hospital time and treatments were not all covered by insurance and she will not be eligible to receive his pension until she turnes 60 which is 2.5yrs from now. I want to see if as many ISA members as possible can come together and chip in to take some of the financial stress off of her during this tough time. If everyone could donate to the cause, I know they'd appreciate it. https://www.gofundme.com/4fzunp-norm-minas Best regards, John

That's heavy news..... we've lost a great one. I learned an immense amount from my time and conversations with him about fishing and life. The sadness of this is lessened because I know his suffering is finally over. I find solice in knowing he'll be looking down on all of us with a smile when we step into the river to tug of war with the almighty smallmouth...... something tells me a part of his spirit will always be with me when I step into his home water. "peace"

I'd like them if you don't donate them, I'll put them to good use!

Nice looking bait & fish!

Hook sets for me difffer in several ways per situation and hook type.... and like norm said eliminate slack and when they surface to shake the hook put the rod tip in the water to keep them under the surface....

Here's to all the winter fishermen on here.

Thinking about getting out the Pop up & camping at jelly stone & checking out the fall colors at silver springs state park for a night this weekend. Anyone have any experience or suggestions on camping in this area or anywhere close to Minooka IL? We've done starved rock before also. Thanks!