Jim J

Menu! In addition to fantastic prizes and a great speaker, great food will be served. Fried Chicken Italian Beef Italian Sausage Baked beans Mashed Potatoes Corn Pasta Salad Cookies Coffee What more could you want? Be there!

Fast response.... I have a data base with locations. I will e-mail it to you. I have one post pounder. We will come up with all needed stuff. I will get this copied an into our Blowout bags and maybe into a PowerPoint slide that runs throughout the Blowout.

Pretty close to last year, I will post later or Monday. Was meaning to do that to get mouths watering.

Remember that since this is third class, all local post offices will treat this differently in the priority they deliver. So your local post office has the most to do with delivery timing.

I don't think you've noticed how spry I am...

I may have to refresh my YMCA lessons first...

After my first watch through.... 1. Guy didn't know how to use the rod holders before using it so he had to say "oh never mind". If you're going to do a review, know something about the thing you're reviewing first. 2. Guy was wearing tight fitting, stiff waders while trying to stand up. Try wearing tight fitting waders and standing up from a chair. You will find the same difficulty. 3. Guy decided to try to stand up in a kayak for the first time and wasn't thinking he should maybe get to the shallows before he stands up? Not really too bright on that. I don't think I'll be taking mine out in water over my waders the first time I try and stand up in it. 4. I bet the first time most people try that they will feel a bit tippy. As with most new ventures there will be a learning curve. Ever see some first time canoers? They have the same sense of tippyness while experienced canoers know that it's not nearly as tippy as new people think. They just have to get used to that feeling and sense of balance. 5. Notice how the second guy (a sr.) stood right up, first time with no problem? Quite a big difference in those two guys sense of balance and what they were wearing. One guy struggles to get up and be balanced and the other guy stands right up. 6. Last time I looked, I didn't notice any fast running shoals in our midwestern rivers. 7. Standing is optional. Just because it was designed with a wide platform for standing doesn't mean you have to. If you're more comfortable sitting, keep your a** seated.

I didn't know this. Wow. Him and Ricky Clunn Only two.

I happen to be a few suburbs from where its sent so I'm sure that's one of the reasons mine comes so fast.

Tim Mark D contacted me and is getting it and dropping at Tinley. If we run into problems I will call you. Thanks for offering. Jim

I got my issue today and it is full of great stuff. Fishing and conservation articles along with Blowout preview of prizes and more! Great issue! Thanks Scott.

Anyone live near St. Charles and can pick up a Blowout prize this Sunday? We have a beautiful watercolor artwork done and needs to be picked up for the Blowout. The artist is at a show this Sunday at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Anyone available to pick up and bring to the Blowout or drop off at an officer house? Thanks Post here or e-mail me at James6031@aol.com

I have an 8:30 seminar and not sure when I will arrive but I will be there to work for at least a while beforehand

HA 6' med light fast action. funny thing is I didn't know the screen would be so big so I had to go out a borrow a rod. As luck would have it I got Jim Grandt custom rod for a pointer. HA

Ha. Ok maybe 14....

Maybe some of the huge contingent of fly show volunteers can help at this show this year.

Check theses videos about this prize that was donated. PURCHASE BLOWOUT TICKETS IN ADVANCE TO BID ON THE JACKSON KAYAK- CLICK HERE! A video on it's features: As usual, this year’s Blowout is shaping up to be another unbelievable event. One of the great prizes that was generously donated by Jackson Kayak is the brand new (shipping this month) Coosa Kayak Elite. This boat was designed by professional kayak angler, Drew Gregory and has tons of special features that make it a must have boat. The ISA will have a Coosa Elite at the Blowout to bid on under silent auction. You will be able to check out all the features and if you have the winning bid, you don’t have to take the kayak home. You will have your choice of ordering the color you want and have it shipped directly to your home. The Coosa Elite retails for $1000 GOOD LUCK! Lots of other great prizes are shaping up so don't miss this year's Blowout!

I've been a fan of Larry's since 20 years ago he was on In-Fishermen in a float tube catching huge pike on a fly. No one even knew what a fly was back then and to see huge flies for pike? HA Cutting edge as usual for those guys.

Eric, you always beat me to this... HA A+++ My only change would be this word... "By throwing undersized baits, you miss out on the bigger action."

He said pol not pole.

Sounds like a good time was had by all.... Nice meeting!

Of course Charo would be the headliner...

HA Next year's speakers will be Bob Clouser, Dave Whitlock and Charo.

Add doves to the list http://beforeitsnews.com/story/342/045/Italy_Thousands_Of_doves_Are_dying_at_this_moment.html

Paul, have a 65 to sell you too. better color than Jonn's. HA