Kev-mo

Nature does some cool stuff! No stories for me (yet..) but have seen blue(ish) walleye pics from Canada.

Wish I could go... pic sure is pretty. 

23 hours ago, Bart Durham said:

I don't have subscription to Suntimes but they published editorial today voicing opposition to the Illinois Supreme Court ruling in this case:

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/6/19/23172860/kayak-canoe-illinois-waterways-navigable-illinois-supreme-court-editorial

If anyone has access to article please post.

Your link worked fine for me and I don't have a subscription

Seriously...someone buzzed you with a drone?

Not exactly sure what the purple/purple white flower plants are/were.... got there a skosh late and missed the id

They are about 3-5 feet tall and and have multiple stalks coming from a central base. They can self pollinate so if you go pull some make sure they are in a bag, otherwise you could just be spreading them further. They were very identifiable, nothing else out there that looked like them. Assume they'll flower for another week or so...

2 hours ago, rich mc said:

any close up pics of the mustard plants , curious of what they look like

all you need to know and more....

https://kingcounty.gov/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/garlic-mustard.aspx

Really sorry to hear about this Ed.

Is this a rain or shine thing? Looking like lots of rain...

16 hours ago, Bart Durham said:

Quick update, instead of meeting at Hidden Lakes Park the Bolingbrook team is meeting this year at 9 am at the Royce Road trailhead parking lot which is located 1/10 mile west of Rt 53 and Royce Road intersection..  Bolingbrook Coordinator Dan Finn mentioned cleanup work will be performed all along East Branch trail that runs from Royce Road to Indian Head Park along the river.  

Dan mentioned a lot of mustard grass needs removed. So bring long pants, long sleeves , hat and gloves.  

Assume you are talking about that the little park/canoe launch just before the river off Concord lane.

Also since we are potentially pulling 'weeds' I'd suggest brushing up on your poison ivy id skills....it's well established by now.

Woo!

On 4/11/2022 at 10:09 PM, MikeF said:

 

To cover water I'll walk the shore. When fishing I'll get in and wade to position or for a better casting angle. I know the river bottom of the areas I am wading otherwise I'd advise anyone not to just get in and wade a long stretch of this river. I have most of my luck dragging plastics for the fish, dragging shad pattern flukes, tubes, 1/8oz finesse jigs in the dead of winter. Lightly weighted, usually 1/8oz for me and rigged weedless due to a fair amount of wood in the East Branch. I've found them sometimes more active at each end of winter and willing to chase or they're set up in faster water than you'd think for the time of year.

I'll echo the not getting in part. It's deeper than it looks. I think those narrower streams just cut deeper. Also made the mistake many years ago of trying to negate something in there by skirting through an inside bend. That's when I developed a very mild case of ptsd to muck after sinking in it up my knees. Seriously, I legit get anxious walking through muck now. I finally stopped sinking with about an inch of chest wader left. Took me probably 20-30 minutes to work my way out.

Hmm, have to give the guy credit for his passion  and resolve. However you're more than likely right in that it'll never happen for all the reasons you list. 

Not on FB. Care to summarize?

Luck wished. Post a link to the site when it's up

Hi Scott. Haven't tried that particular creek yet, it's on my list. I only know of one kayak fly guy, I'm sure he'll chime in. Jude is missed.

Hi Kevin. I'm Kevin too. We're all a bit addicted/obsessed here (some more than others lol).

Also as I sit here and ponder this issue instead of working.... how exactly can one own a river bottom that's constantly changing? The silt, pebbles, even small chunk rock that was the river bottom when someone bought their river front property is no longer there. Yeah I know I'm splitting hairs but still.... annoyed and venting 🙁

15 hours ago, Bart Durham said:

Its unfortunate we didn't know about the case when Holm's attorney filed his initial  brief with the Supreme Court, but we tried the late filing anyway.  

There is certainly no delay in the court of public opinion.  Let your media and local politicians know what you think about this issue and the outrageousness of the Third District ruling.  

What exactly should we reference when contacting Illinois representatives?

On 3/22/2022 at 10:43 AM, Bart Durham said:

Unfortunately the Supreme Court denied the ISA's Motion to file our Amicus Brief.  The Kodat attorney objected to our filing and the Court agreed with their position.  

At least the Court will know there are other groups interested in the outcome of this case and what is at stake.  Oral arguments were set before the Supreme Court today.  It doesn't look promising but we'll see where the Court rules.  

What exactly does 'objected to the filing' mean? Like we shouldn't have made a motion cause it doesn't concern us or something?

Echo the above, felt is slippery on mud and grass. Also picks up lots of snow. Studs definitely make a difference.

On 3/2/2022 at 7:50 PM, Bart Durham said:

Are there any ISA members out there that own non navigable riverfront or creekfront property in Illinois on such rivers as  Dupage, Kishwaukee, Mazon or Vermillion Rivers (Wabash or Illinois) or creeks?  If so,  please let us know.  It could help the ISA in their efforts  in the Holms case. You can pm me if you like or post here.  Thanks.

I think you meant to say 'waters that navigability has yet to be determined on'. 

I plan to attend

Knew the name but not the man. Sounds like he was one of the good ones. Tragic.

I’d be interested in hearing what he has to say if there’s still room

What time?