DaveF

I just got on site and was surprised to see we have another fly ty sesson--good--- count me in.

Dave

Fred Moore and I are planning on being there at 8 at the conc. stand--looking forward to seeing ol friends and enjoying the day

and hopefully catching some smallies. See ya soon.

There were sign posting on both the Vermillion and twice on the Mackinaw with the help

of Jonn Graham, Karl Crapse , Dave Franklin Doug Hettinger and Paul Tobeck and Steve Jordan.

Unfortunley the signs were gone before the summer was over.

Steve and Dave both served as Conservation Directors previously for the central region.

Sorry for getting a report in so late. It was sure good to see some friends I have not seen

in a few years and enjoyed talking and hashing over previous outing. I feel the same way Norm feels

about finding good smallie hot spots that should have held fish and working them over both Rob and me

and coming up empty. Rob finally got one on the way back to this spot and it finally produced. It was

a awesome day and the fishing was good but the catching was slow. Rob is a excellent partner and very good

guide. We found some awesome spots but empty. maybe next time. Thanks guys. Hope to see ya soon.

For the Verm. and Salt Fork outing we will meet at the Oakwood truck stop at

8:00A.M. Please respond to this site if you plan on coming. As of Middle Fork is wading

and the Salt may be canoeing. Contact Dave or Rob.

See ya soon

Yes Fred wet wade with the long rods and lots of eager smallies

for everyone. See ya soon

You can bring a canoe if you desire--but the river is real low and

you will probably drag a lot. Good to see some reply and hope to have a fun day.

The Mack. river outing on the 27 of August id for members only--this outing is on private property.

We will meet at Busy Corners resturant off Rt. 74 via the Goodfield exit.Meeting time is 8:00

and we will dispence from there. The mack. is low and we will just wade. Please let me know how many

plan to attend. This is our annual potluck, bring what you plan to cook on the grill and a dish to share

plus your own drinks and table service--no alcohol.

Contact Dave Franklin 309-830-6465. Hope to see ya soon.

Harold and I are still coming with boxes of poppers.

Bone Rattling fish. Awesome fish and scenery. Another good day on the river.

John Gillio and I fished a very stained Vermilian sat. It looked like something was being pumped into the water

from upstream. We caught numbers in the fast water, all small. After a late lunch we tried anoyjer spot and it was ,

crystal clear. We caught numbers and size and then the stained water started flowing and the fishing switch was

clicked off. Still a very good day fishing with John. New river --new friend.

I recall years ago talking to a dnr guy and he is the source of the ph in the river.

We will meet at 9:00 on rt. 23 right off the of ramp of Route 74. Coming from the south take exit 201 and turn right

and I will be waiting there in a Green Ranger Ex tended cab. Coming from the north take Rt.23 exit and turn left and

same thing , I will be waiting. Iam going to wade and will help shuttle anyone who want' to float. It is a5 mile

float I'am told.

Please let me know how many are planning to attend.

d.franklin5@mchsi.com

Norm

Harold and I plan on being there also. We got high watered out on our scheduled outing

and we want to fish the kank something fierce. We see you at the kank outing.

DaveF and Harold

I will check out the Vermilion River this weekend and post the results for

the outing Sat. the 16. I can be reached at d.franklin5@mchsi.com or

309-830-6465. Please let me know if you plan to attend.

Thanks see ya on the river.

Central ILL. outing on the Kank. is cancelled due to high water.

We will reschedule the outing at a later date when water cond.

are more safe.

I can be reached at 309-830-6465 or d.franklin5@mchsi.com for information on the Kank. outing.

Please let us know how many are coming and if you are traveling a long distance we can meet at

a later time say 9:00 insteaD OF 8:00. lET ME KNOW

K-Mart in Bloomington also carries double blades.

Count me in for both places--Champaign and the fire station

I'll be there.

Harold and I will be there--Haven't talked to JimZ yet to see if he is coming--Talked to Jonn

last nite and he thinks water is low for canoes--we just plan on wading--see ya sat.

Harold and I will be there for sure -- just got back from upper mississippi at 11:30 tonite---small numbers --big fish

___ see ya there.

I'll be there--looking forward to it.

JimZ and I will be there.

JimZ and I will be there at 1 or before

28th works for me also--really interested to see the frog cutter--

Thanks Brian

Jimz, Harold, and I are coming and looking forward to the meeting.

DaveF