John Loebach
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The Kank has alot of them. They are an indicator of high quality water biologically.
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Nice. Simple with good materials. It will work fast or dead still. Thanks for the flies for the Blowout,BTW. They will defintely catch fish & a few bucks for the event.
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Good job, Ed. I could not come, nursing a sinus infection.
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Thanks, Gordon. Done.
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Rob's got it. Reels were under 200.00 new, Rods are maybe 150.00 new. Good usable stuff but basic from name brand companies.
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Anyone want to demo a pattern speak up. I've got a backup plan but would welcome more input.
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Both have agreed to donate again. One of the better opportunities you can bid on at the blowout. I second Norm's comment.
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That would be great. I'll calendar that date, still need an address for your meeting place.
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Thanks, Rob.
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Thanks Forrest. I'll add it to the calendar. Pm or post an address.
John
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Anyone who would like to contribute flies for the Blowout let me know or post here. Increments of six, any pattern or mix & I'll have boxes to complete the prizes. Bring the day of or send to:
John Loebach
348 W. Windsor
Lombard, Il. 60148
Thanks in advance!
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Interesting - he wants you to control the slack, put slack into the leader with a dry fly while most of the streamer fishing is the opposite. You want a straight leader so the swing or strip puts you in contact or you likely miss any early strikes. If casting to the bank you need to get the fly moving or you snag. Either way closer shorter casts give more control.
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Decent crowd today. We left the show badges in the bin in the booth. They don't hold them for the next day, we can get three more but if someone can get them & reuse them our limit is 6 total for the event.
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A third volunteer on any shift is a good thing. Or come on Thursday Ed & I would welcome the help. Its up to you post when you want to help.
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I'll be there.+
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Austin Adduci of Grab Your Fly Charters will demo his brand new crawfish pattern this Thursday1/14/16. Don't miss this one - we will seat as many tyers as possible. Try to arrive by 6pm so we can start by 6:30.
Bring your tools & thread & tie along. We are usually tying by 6:30 & there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.
At:
Dupage Fly Fishing Co.
1512 N. Naper Blvd.
Suite 136
Naperville, Il. 60563 -
I didn't count but it was crowded. said hello to Jonn Graham -he's become a musky hunter.
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Second message I mentioned in the first note.
Sent from my iPhone Dick Dragiewicz
Begin forwarded message:From:Dick Dragiewicz <obiobiobi@ameritech.net>Date:December 23, 2015 at 10:45:21 PM ESTTo:River Alliance of Wisconsin <info@wisconsinrivers.org>Cc:Mike Simon <madisonmike@tds.net>Subject:Fwd: Environmentalists Criticize Sulfide Mine Planned for Menominee RiverHi. Here's the second message about the Menominee RiverSent from my iPhone Dick DragiewiczBegin forwarded message:From:RonCarol67@aol.comDate:December 21, 2015 at 1:34:57 PM ESTSubject:Environmentalists Criticize Sulfide Mine Planned for Menominee RiverIMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACTSAlexandra Maxwell, Save the Wild U.P. executive director,grassroots@savethewilup.org(906) 662-9987Kathleen Heideman, Save the Wild U.P. president,president@savethewildup.orgRon Henriksen, Front 40 spokesman, (906) 563-5766Environmentalists Criticize Open Pit Sulfide Mine Planned for Menominee RiverMarquette-- In November, Save the Wild U.P. (SWUP) learned that Aquila Resources (Aquila) submitted a mine permit application to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for their “Back Forty Project” (“Back 40” in some sources, including MDEQ’s website). Aquila describes the proposed mine as “gold- and zinc-rich” but their investor materials list several other “metals of primary interest” including lead, copper and silver. The Back Forty, a volcanogenic massive sulfide deposit, also contains additional toxic metals, arsenic, corrosive sulfosalts, and radioactive elements including uranium. Aquila’s mine permit application has been deemed “administratively complete” by the MDEQ.Several grassroots environmental organizations, including Save the Wild U.P. and the Front 40, with local property owners, have been deeply critical of the Back Forty proposal for years, contending that an open pit sulfide mine, with on-site processing and tailings, will pollute the adjacent Menominee River. Tribal natural resources, including archeological sites, are also threatened by any mining operation on the Menominee River, the largest watershed drainage system in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. According to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, “our origin or creation begins at the mouth of the Menominee River.”"With a watershed of over 4,000 square miles (4,070 square miles with 2,618 square miles located in Michigan and 1,452 square miles located in Wisconsin, according to the Environmental Protection Agency) and more than 100 tributaries, the Menominee is the U.P.’s largest river system. It supports large populations of smallmouth bass, walleye and northern pike, and provides spawning habitat for sturgeon. Nearby Shakey Lakes Savanna is one of the few intact savanna ecosystems left in the Upper Midwest, and supports rare prairie plants and abundant wildlife. Mounds, garden beds, and other remnants of an ancient Native American village are also clearly evident. Aquila Resources couldn't have chosen a worse place for a mine,” said Steve Garske, biologist and Save the Wild U.P. board member.“I question the wisdom of digging an open pit mine on the edge of a river,” said Alexandra Maxwell, SWUP’s executive director. “These metals are wrapped in an enormous amount of sulfides, so the risks to the U.P.’s clean water are real, unavoidable, and numerous.”“In describing the Back Forty project, Aquila doesn’t mention the sulfides and pyrites in their rock. With a sulfide mine on a riverbank, acid mine drainage is a real threat. Aquila has no experience dealing with acid mine drainage. Back Forty would be their very first project, anywhere,” said Maxwell.According to Ron Henriksen, spokesman for the Menominee River Front 40 environmental group, "This is not a done deal. Even though Aquila's permit was deemed ‘administratively complete’ by the MDEQ, the company must comply with Lake Township's ‘Mineral Extraction Ordinance’ and ‘Land Usage Permit.’ Front 40 will continue to do what is necessary to ensure that a metallic sulfide mine is not allowed to impact our rivers, lakes, groundwater and lands.""As a long-time Lake Township landowner and taxpayer, I am concerned that a foreign company can come in and dictate, through, what appears to be a flawed permit process, what will happen to the area,” said Marla Tuinstra of Lake Township.In opposing this sulfide mine proposal, Save the Wild U.P. cites numerous threats to the Menominee River watershed. “Aquila’s press release never mentioned the Menominee River. That’s a very bad sign. This project would literally undermine the Menominee River – first with an open pit mine, and later with an underground mine, with milling and tailings proposed for the site as well. Furthermore, cyanide will be used in the processing, exponentially increasing the risks. I applaud all of the citizens who are fighting the Back Forty project, and defending Michigan’s clean water,” said Kathleen Heideman, SWUP president.“We still have the opportunity to help make "Pure Michigan" a reality, rather than just a catchy slogan,” said Jim Voss, a resident of Lake Township.Public Opportunities To Get InvolvedPublic Notice– Concerned citizens are asked to review the proposed Mine Permit Application, now available from the MDEQ website:http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3311_18442—,00.htmlPublic Meeting– The MDEQ will hold a Public Meeting concerning Aquila’s Mine Permit Application. The meeting takes place on January 5, 2016, from 6 to 9 p.m. CST, at Stephenson High School, W526 Division Street in Stephenson, Michigan.Public Comment Due February 2, 2016– Concerned citizens and other interested persons are urged to submit written comments by mail or e-mail until 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Mail comments to MDEQ Back Forty Mine Comments, Office of Oil, Gas, and Minerals, 1504 West Washington Street, Marquette, Michigan, 49855; or by email to Joe Maki:makij3@michigan.govPublic Forum– Save the Wild U.P. and Front 40 will host“Don’t Undermine the Menominee River!”an informational forum reviewing the Back Forty sulfide mine proposal, and what’s at stake. The forum will take place on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.Save the Wild U.P. is a grassroots organization dedicated to defending clean water and wild places from the threat of sulfide mining, and to preserving the Upper Peninsula’s unique culture. For more information contactinfo@savethewildup.orgor call (906) 662-9987. Get involved with SWUP’s work atsavethewildup.orgon Facebook atfacebook.com/savethewildupor on Twitter@savethewildup -
Received the following about a mining project under review on the Menominee. Please read & respond before the deadline.
Subject:Fwd: Public Meeting for Back Forty ProjectThe Menominee River is in danger. The proposed Back Forty Project is located right next to the river. This mine, if created, would likely produce metallic sulfide that would damage this river. Please share the note below with your members and ask them to send their comments to the Michigan DEQ. My contact info is. Dick DragiewiczObiobiobi@ameritech.net. Cell #847 924 9299. Another related message is being sent to you.Sent from my iPhone Dick DragiewiczBegin forwarded message:From:RonCarol67@aol.comDate:December 16, 2015 at 7:02:35 PM ESTSubject:Public Meeting for Back Forty ProjectNOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGDEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYAquila Resources Back Forty Mine Permit ApplicationThe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Office of Geological Survey, will conduct a public meeting on the application for a mining permit for the proposed Back Forty Mine by Aquila Resources Inc. The location of the proposed mine is in Lake Township, Menomonee County, Michigan. The application was submitted under the requirements of Part 632, Nonferrous Metallic Mineral Mining, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. The MDEQ received the application on November 12, 2015, and determined it to be administratively complete on November 26, 2015.The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for interested parties to exchange information through informal discussions. The meeting will be held on January 5, 2016, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. CST, at the Stephenson High school, W526 Division Street, Stephenson, Michigan.Interested persons may submit written comments by mail or e-mail until 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Mail your comments to DEQ Back Forty Mine Comments, Office of Oil, Gas, and Minerals, 1504 West Washington Street, Marquette, Michigan, 49855; or via email tomakij3@michigan.govA copy of the application may be reviewed at the following locations:MDEQ Upper Peninsula District Office, 1504 West Washington Street, Marquette, MI.Contact Tina Coluccio, 906-228-4524MDEQ Office of Geological Survey, 525 W. Allegan St., Lansing, Michigan 48933Contact Deana Lawrence, 517-284-6823Lake Township Hall, Co. Rd. 577/G-12, StephensonThe application may also be viewed on the Internet at:http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3311_18442---,00.html -
Chris Willen musky guide will be at Dupage Fly Fishing in Naperville this Sunday 12/27 from 1pm to 5pm. Free tyeing demo & presentation on Musky flyfishing.
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Come join us this Thursday Bob Davenport will demo his fox fur clouser. One of my go to patterns for several years.
Bring your tools & thread & tie along. We are usually tying by 6:30 & there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.
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Dupage Fly Fishing Co.
1512 N. Naper Blvd.
Suite 136
Naperville, Il. 60563 -
Thanks to 54 volunteers another great event is in the books. Eric I'll have more (lots) photos in a few weeks from Stuart Van Dorn.
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Alan Rupp will demo the bendback a Lefty Kreh classic. I'll have some Early Show #'s to share by then. See you there.
Bring your tools & thread & tie along. We are usually tying by 6:30 & there is time to tie at least 2 flies. Thanks to Jeremy for hosting.
At:
Dupage Fly Fishing Co.
1512 N. Naper Blvd.
Suite 136
Naperville, Il. 60563
Flies for the Blowout - Let's get together and tie some flies to donate!
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Location changed on calendar. See you this Saturday.