Terry Dodge

I had a case of the creeky knees today, so I headed off to my favorite creek before work. (I work 2nd shift so I was in the water about 10:30am. to 12:30pm)

Obviously I didn't do to well or I'd be writing this post under the "Smallmouth Fishing Report" thread.

Just wanted people to know that starting 3/24 the Southbend Rd. bridge that goes over the creek will be closed. I guess they're going to redo it or something.

If "Southbend Rd." don't give away which creek I'm speaking of, send me a PM and I'll let you know.

Lot of construction going on around my creek. And yes it's my creek. I thought I had a river at one time but jude has informed me that he had already called "dibs" on it.

Thanks Gents. I guess I'll have to try a few of these out and see what works well with me. I'm thinking I want to stay away from anything

that is going to need floatant. Too much trouble for me.

Anybody use them? I have a few yarn floats and a few foam floats. I'm not real happy with either one of them but knowing the way I am, if anyone can use a float the wrong way it's me.

I've always been interested in nymphing for smallies during the cold water months.

What kind of floats do people use? Or how do I make mine work?

Mike,

 

If you've ever fished the apple you would know to bring plenty supply's because it's going to be a long day.

 

Plenty of snacks for ankletwisting walking/climbing,possibly some rope and carribeaners for repelling in or out,excess tackle to feed all the rock monsters that gobble up your jigs,first aid kit for blisters possible broken ankles and sawgrass ointment industrial sized of course!

 

Oh the backpack on the Apple is a Must Have!

Is that statement for real with all the climbing and repelling ?

Sorry, have to take my ugly butt to work.

Here's a popper that I've been working on

It's an ear-plug popper. I started messing around with them last year, trying differant types of ear-plugs and this one seemed to work

the best. It has a thin plastic coating on it so it don't absorb water. All the other ones I've tried did.

Andy C.,

How's the painting going? I have the same problem. Something I've always wanted to try but have not as of this time is

food coloring dye, like in the same manor as Easter eggs. I have some coloring tablets that I purchased last year after Easter

but have no popper bodies to try them on. Just a thought.

Terri?!

I can't let that go. We have a new member that I kind of know and if he ever starts

posting and catches eye of that "i", then I'll never get the "y" back.

It's with a "y" gentlemen. It's with a "y".

I've got news for you, they are real. Several people I know have them. No, really!

Oh I know they're real. I just don't believe in having one because I feel they cause brain damage.

I always see these guys walking around in a daze at the grocery store or the video rental place

with a cell phone stuck to their ear and they're always asking a lot of questions.

Ha! I do not believe in cell phones. So now what do we do Mr. Jude man?

I'm sure we'll figure something out. Security can't be all that. I mean, if people can

just walk in on a Presidential White House party I'm sure we can figure out how to

get the PM guys in at the Rockford Fishing show.

I'll check back here in the morning before I leave for the Metro Center on Harlem Rd.

Metro Center on Norht Main in Rockford, IL.

Gotcha! It's at the Indoor Sports place on Harlem right?

Well where ever it is I know how to get there.

How early should/can I arrive and where is the booth?

According to my wife I can be an idiot at times so I need all the help I can get.

Looking for some suggestions on my leaky neoprene waders.

It's a small leak that really don't bother me too much. The waders do not fill

with water but the main problem is, when I take me waders off, it appears that

I have had a major accident in me pants. I have looked for holes and have been

unable to find any. I think the leak is coming from the seam.

Is there some kind of glue that I can spread on the seams?

The list is from "Forbes" (?), who ever that is. It came out on Jan. 29th I believe.

All I can say is - if this is what miserable is then miserable ain't so bad. Not as bad as I've

always understood it to be.

Have a miserable day.

Good to be back man!

Really?! You do realize that the Rockford area is considered to be the 14th most miserable place in the Nation?

Maybe things are looking up.

I Googled "abuse" and this is what I came up with...................

Abuse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

To save you the trouble, "over abuse" is not covered. Therefore there must not be such a thing.

We're good.

Let's see if you can figure this one out....................

I am happily sorry to inform you that I am now unavailable to lend a hand on Friday March 5.

I have been on a 4 day work week since the beginning of the year and it was announced on Tuesday

that I would be returning to a 5 day work week beginning March 1st.

So just to be clear.........

Can't do Friday.

You can have me all day Saturday or Sunday. When ever you need me.

Thanks for the replies gentlemen.

Like the headline says, I was just concrned about the area

after seeing the big change it has gone through the last couple of years.

Thanks again.

I've already informed Paul T. that I can do Saturday. If need be I may also be able to pull off Friday.

Let me know what the schedule looks like.

You might be on to something, Terry.

"Help Wipe Out Invasives!"

Wader Wipes: Help Wipe Out Invasives! This product is approved and used by the ISA.

I agree NO FELT BOOTS!!! but lets get more into this. Is there a product out there that can wash my waders when i exit that water? can we brush our waders off with a nylon bristle brush? bleach will ruin them.

That's a good question. The first thing that comes to my mind are "wipes". Is there a wipe (the small sheets like Baby Wipes) out there that could possibly work? There are dozens of wipes on the market

for all kinds of surfaces and materials. I have to wonder if taking a sheet of one of these and running it over wet waders would do the trick.

Are you sure this is not a clone?

Well thanks for the input. It sounds as if there is no need for me to be overly concerned at this point.

Never hurts to ask for others opinions. I'll post updated pics once the weather warms up. It's kind of

a hike to reach this area and I don't really want to try it until we melt about 8" of snow.

It is rock.............

Better?

It just worries me becuase they ran some kind of gas pipe-line under the water. (see small rapids?)

That use to be about 3.5 ft. in that area.

I just can't believe what they did to the banks.

There is some construction happening along a stretch of water that I have fished for years.

I don't like it one bit at all. This stretch I believe is on private property but I have to wonder if

the work that is being done is harmful. The banks along this stretch have always been natural

and as you can see that has now changed.

Being a new member I ask you, my fellow members, should I be concerned about this and if so

what steps should I take now?