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Yea I never posted political stuff since our forums are really not the place for that. And now considering the vitriol that is happening it's really not. I appreciate the comments that are conservation in nature. we have had lots of discussions about conservation and clean water etc. and I was putting this up with that in mind.

The senate e voted 54-45 to scrap a rule designed to limit the dumping of mining waste in local waterways. The Stream Protection Rule was put in place by the Department of the Interior in the final days of the Obama administration, tightening standards for contamination of water and restoration of streams damaged by mining operations. The House approved the rollback Wednesday.

That's a funny and cool shot

I just went to post this and I guess you got it. Nice thing for him to do

I spoke with Jonn. Steve Rogers never spoke for us. I have a feeling he's confusing our club with another.

Sorry it was Josh Mcdermott not Brendan

That was Brendan from the IN Alliance

So I have a business meeting with a guy named Steve Rogers. He spent 6 years doing a show for the Outdoors Channel and writes for something called Into the Outdoors. I brought him some ISA magazines and told him I used to be pres etc. He said he was asked to speak (and did) at what he thinks was a Blowout but isn't sure since it was so long ago He said a number of people were there with prizes etc. Anyone remember this? I think I was in the third or so Blowout so this was before me so I'm just really curious.

From Debbie Bruce former head of fisheries for il You all have seen and written articles about not voting for The Safe Roads - Lockbox - Amendment, but what most don't know is that if it passes, it will undo what so many worked so hard for: The Sustainability Bill for Illinois Department of Natural Resource! This will be devastating to IDNR and particularly Division of Fisheries. This is a potential loss of $30 to $40 Million Dollars. Most also do not know that because of the lack of a State Fiscal Year 2016 Budget and only a stopgap budget for the rest of calendar year 2016, IDNR lost all the Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Funds (Pittman Robertson/Dingle Johnson Federal Funding) and is in danger of losing Federal Fiscal Year 2017 funding! It is troubling that all IDNR Spokespersons can say, is that they will review impacts after the Amendment passes. Lawmakers have indicated to some, that they will pass legislation for implementation of the Lockbox Amendment to clarify what counts as transportation revenue and spending. Some backers have said that this will apply to a narrow set of revenue sources, and not to specialty license plates. There is no guarantee on that and the legislation could be legally challenged and struck down by the Illinois Supreme Court. See the attached Center for Municipal Finance Commentary. Please share the Vote No information. Thank You, Debbie Bruce Retired Fish Chief, Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Thank you to all!!

Thanks for setting this up and looks like a nice outing.

From the colored paper to the black and white to the Scott years and then eric and now Krystal the magazine improved continually tons of work from those people. thank you.

I don't get it.

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I own 3 coosas and had a few more as i was on the team. i prefer the Coosa over the HD if you're considering the Jackson line. its not just the weight when considering. all the ones you mentioned are incredibly stable with the ability for standing if you'd like. its all the issues that go with weight like awkwardness, quickness to get set and fish, car topping or trailer which I've done both of and love the trailer. This is also about your style of fishing. Lots of tackle, rods and stuff or minimalist. Long floats and maybe camping or quick hitters. for instance eric and I have totally different approaches to our styles. Eric was on Jackson but decided it wasn't his style and went to a much lighter, minimal style boat. i am in Mexico but will be around later in the week if you'd like to talk. lots more regarding standing etc. overall getting a kayak gives you much more access to fish...

Tom, missed talking to you at the Blowout. Thanks for coming. I assume you left early? Was someone watching your tickets? HA Did you get to eat?

Yes, Great event as usual. DIck, that is funny since all those rods come from different bags not the same one. We do see that every year though...

Food is ordered! It's always a huge hit!!! Fried Chicken Italian Beef Italian Sausage Baked Beans Mashed Potatoes Corn Potato Salad Chocolate Sheet cake

Ha yea.... stuffed the ballot box.... A.S.I. Almost Smallmouth Illinos Almost Stuck Incredible Always stuck inside Looks like a nice party. Good job on this and sounds like fun. Cherry Valley? Is that like Frankie Valley?

Yea We need that on a thumb drive and brought to the Blowout

HA Really liked it! Thanks

Thank you! That's what I needed.

GREAT! Now's he Rich and can treat for dinner.

Other reel is 3 lamson I know now I can go on eBay but I figured I just need to see if these are high end, med or low end for auction tables

Yea, Jude has always been a funny guy, sort of a shecky green crossed with red skeleton. rods are st. Croix. Pro graphite series. 2 are 8-6 And 2 are 9' line weight 6/7 and 8/9 reels reddington. RS2. 7/8 Redding ton RS2. 5/6.