Originally posted by: getdanet1 on 6/12/2007 5:46:25 PM

BIG Dog,
this topic has been covered before. I guess you would need to scroll back several pages to find something like this that was run through last year.

I'll check in anyway!
John M. DeCillo getdanet1 Chicago Illinoiz.

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 6/10/2007 9:36:17 PM

If you are a NAFC Member from Illinois, Please sign in here to give your fellow members from your state an idea of how many members you have... <!--graemlin:;)--> This will help those that wish to start up a "State Chapter or Meet" an idea of how many people are in your state that might like to participate in something like that. Tell us a little bit about yourselves and from what part of the state you reside... <!--graemlin::D--> Who's gonna be first ? <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: PastorT on 6/13/2007 4:20:13 AM

I'll add my name to the list.

I live in Jacksonville and mostly fish Lake Jacksonville.

Originally posted by: WaltM on 6/14/2007 9:24:44 AM

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Walt Mulloy---Chicago ILL./
One da Boyz is in the house

Originally posted by: cienkus1 on 6/14/2007 6:58:31 PM

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Originally posted by: i_drown_worms on 6/17/2007 6:21:49 AM

EYE'm here

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 6/18/2007 7:38:34 PM

I understand Getdanet1, I should have scrolled back further before i posted... <!--graemlin::eek:--> My apologies to you Sir. <!--graemlin:;)--> I have taken on the mission of getting the word spread out to as many members as I can in every state, to get some more of them involved. I know that there are many members that don't have a computer or internet access, but there are some that do, and for some reason or other, they can't seem to find the bulletin board or chatroom... <!--graemlin::eek:--> So if you guys don't mind a little help, i'll keep spreading the word... <!--graemlin:;)--> Have a good one from your friend BigDog in Ohio... <!--graemlin::cool:-->

Originally posted by: jbird68 on 6/21/2007 12:39:44 AM

Checkin' in here from Morrison, IL.

Originally posted by: getdanet1 on 6/21/2007 8:15:04 PM

quote:

Originally posted by BigDog68:
I understand Getdanet1, I should have scrolled back further before i posted... <!--graemlin::eek:--> My apologies to you Sir. <!--graemlin:;)--> I have taken on the mission of getting the word spread out to as many members as I can in every state, to get some more of them involved. I know that there are many members that don't have a computer or internet access, but there are some that do, and for some reason or other, they can't seem to find the bulletin board or chatroom... <!--graemlin::eek:--> So if you guys don't mind a little help, i'll keep spreading the word... <!--graemlin:;)--> Have a good one from your friend BigDog in Ohio... <!--graemlin::cool:-->

Originally posted by: undockingwharf on 6/22/2007 9:42:01 AM

Up here int he northwest corner Freeport

Originally posted by: getdanet1 on 6/23/2007 8:33:36 PM

UDW, where you been? Nice to see a post from you. Us BOYZ gotta keep in touch. <!--graemlin:;)-->

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 6/28/2007 7:35:29 PM

GDN1, I will be going back thru the pages to try to find a previous sign-in post and I will record all of those names, and all of the latest names and put a new updated list right here. That way we'll be up to date... <!--graemlin:;)--> It may take a day or two to get it done, but it will get done. Y'all have a great evening, chat with ya later. BD.. <!--graemlin::cool:-->

Originally posted by: wayne horn on 6/28/2007 8:52:17 PM

wayne horn from wataga, ill.

Originally posted by: acorn on 7/5/2007 12:50:33 PM

Checkin in once in a while but still in IL.. Took the boat out last night off Waukegan Harbor to watch all the firework shows down the coast line. Think I found a new tradition. Could see all the way to Chi-town.. Impressive sights.. <!--graemlin:;)-->

Originally posted by: brkat on 7/5/2007 6:26:02 PM

Bill Katschke in Amboy.

C1,Haven't heard from you in awhile. How you been?

GDN1,JB68 & John H.What's up? How's the fishing been after Clinton Lake?
I finally caught some fish at Shabbona a few weeks ago. Thinking about hitting Carlton Soon, maybe next week.

Fished Lake Sule on the 4th, my daugther caught her first fish (bluegill). I think she caught the only fish in the lake.

Originally posted by: getdanet1 on 7/5/2007 9:17:46 PM

Hi BRKAT,
caught a few fish in a local pond.

Went over to Indiana with I_Drown_ WORMs and his Sister Cindy. The Lake was Lake George.
We caught a bunch of gills. I caught on Paper thin Crappie. IDW got a nice eater Kitty cat.
Cindy got a beauty of a Gold colore Bull head about 2lbs.
Eye caught a 3+ Dog fish. Good fight, thought I had a nice Cat hooked.
I'm juggling work and medical appointments right now. I'd like to get out to Shab with someone. My prob is a 20 HP motor.

Originally posted by: undockingwharf on 7/6/2007 4:43:54 AM

Hi ya guys and gals . Not ignoring you just been busy with honey do chores and struggling with an old puter that sometimes works.
Last fishing was when wwere in Fl. late April Nice crappie.

Originally posted by: LIPRIPPER on 7/14/2007 7:34:51 AM

Hey undockingwharf good to see you again and you too brkat . It's been a spell since eye've been around too and congradulation to your daughters first fish. <!--graemlin::cool:-->

Originally posted by: Mike Flake on 7/18/2007 12:59:09 PM

Mike from Joliet

Originally posted by: getdanet1 on 7/18/2007 2:30:37 PM

Hi Mike. Welcome. Please feel free to add the title" One a da Boyz from Illinoiz" in your signature line.
Dem Bushwhackers just hate that! <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: fishead on 9/1/2007 10:08:15 AM

fishead is here, on ocasion, northwest of chi- town

Originally posted by: D.B on 10/26/2007 4:33:41 AM

my name is dennis db on the list i am from kingston ill have been a member for a few years just not much into the computer thing yet mostly a walleye fisherman but like to fish for others also

Originally posted by: getdanet1 on 10/27/2007 8:05:22 AM

Hi DB, please feel free to add ONE A DA BOYZ FROM ILLINOIZ to your signature line.
It drives those Bushwhackers crazy.

Originally posted by: turnip on 10/28/2007 1:19:01 PM

Originally posted by: DEEPERTHANU on 10/31/2007 3:28:51 PM

BENNY HERE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, REPREZENTIN THA 815

DENNIS, I'VE GOT COUSINS IN KIRKLAND RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO YOU. I FISH THE KISHWAUKEE DOWN THERE ALL THE TIME. WE'VE BEEN SLAYIN BIG SMALLMOUTH THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS, ALONG WITH SOME NICE NORTHERNS. PM ME IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ANY SPOTS, I HAVE FISHED THAT RIVER MY ENTIRE LIFE

Originally posted by: WaltM on 11/2/2007 10:55:37 AM

<!--graemlin::cool:--> Walt here, if it swims I'll fish for it <!--graemlin::D--> Northside of the WINDY CITY

So I happen to come across this post and thought I should check in.  Greetings to all, I'm Jennifer aka 'Cricket' a beginner fisher for some time.  I  reside near O'hare airport and have fished this past year at Herrick and Mallard Lake. Prior to that, I lived near Hickory Hills/Willowspings area. I've camped and fished down in Shabbona a few times but when living south between working and finishing collage my normal local spot was Maple Lake.  I'm used to catching smaller fish, since the big ones that did cross my line...got away :(  

So thats me...in fishing brief. Anything more feel free to ask. :P

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-Cricket

"If people don't occasionally walk away from you shaking their heads, you're doing something wrong." John Gierach

Hey all, Ed northsider checking in. Have not fished too much locally, always driving 6 to 10 hours to find fish. HOW NUTS IS THAT?     Gonna try the ice this year and hope to find spots closer to home this spring.

Hey who know how to add a pic to a post or my profile without it being an attachment that needs to be opened?

 Chopstyx, checking in, Braidwood is where i'm at!!!

 And waiting for safe ice, This damn itch is terrible !!!

Originally posted by: turnip on 10/28/2007 1:19:01 PM

HOWWDYY BOYZZ! L8r. James,"VATO LOCO"  ~<;(({{}}))>*<

Long time member just out of contact

One of the southern boys

Grantsburg, Ill    joined  08/03/1995

Bill From Elmhurst.

It is really great to be here (and I mean that when I say "it is really great to be here")

My name is Joe H. a.k.a. Anubis.......

Reside on the Southside of Chicago/?/Bridgeview.......

dawsonb present.

Fish in Jacksonville area Bass Anglers, Thursday nite Springfiled club,IBF/BFL and FLW.

Lake Jacksonville, Lake Springfield, Lake Sangchris, Lake Shelbyville, Lake Carlyle, Banner Marsh, Illinois River, Mississippi River, Ohio River, Reelfoot, Taneycomo, Lake Michigan, Bull Shoals, Tablerock, Gulf coast PCB, NC coast, Kickapoo State Park.

Hello!  I'm here in Lemont, fish mostly Heideke and the big Lake around here.  Used to live in Central Il around Charleston and fished Shelbyville.  Always looking for where the fish are, especially walleyes.  Canada has spoiled me on them eyes!

Almost time for some spring salmon runs and I keep looking for the perch reports on L Michigan.  Waiting for Heideke and the weather to cooporate to get in some early trolling.

Anyone know of some good Crappies around?.  Me and couple of buds were thinking about a run to Rend or Lake of Egypt soon.

Good fishin to all!

Mornin' All,

Just want to wish everyone a HAPPY EASTER.

Hey, guys.  Sonny, checking in.  Don't know why I didn't see this section of the Forum before.  Nice to see fishing is alive & well in I-L.  Heck, a lot of us might have seen each other before, on or at the water, & don't even know it!  I'm in the 847... northeastern corner of our state, in Lake County.  Usually hit the Fox Chain-of-Lakes (on weekdays... NEVER on the weekend), the piers on Lake Michigan (usually Waukegan Harbor, once in awhile Johnson Motors pier... unfortunately, the ComEd pier is shut down), or the Fox River from Wilmot WI down to Algonquin (by the way, the Fox is flowing free at the McHenry Dam, & the island's under water, but no guys fishing there yet... at least when I was there).  I've also fished, pretty much, every lake or pond with public access within a 100 mile radius.  But I've been known to stray as far north as upper Minnesota & the U. P., as far west as western Iowa, and as far south as Carbondale/Carlinville.  I've also been all over Wisconsin pulling in fish (yes, the Wisconsinites let us Illinois Boys... a.k.a. "FISH"... up there for a week or two at a time to fish & spend our cash... "I fish, therefore I spend").

Hey Cricket, I hope you've decided that you like fishing & keep doing it.  You might want to check out Busse Woods, west on Higgins Rd., in a couple of weeks or so.  Busse Woods is usually a good time, & it's close to where you are.

Keep the line fresh & the hooks sharp.  Look forward to seeing one or more of you at the water's edge.  God bless all.  -Sonny, Life Member since 2002

Illinois Members List

01.getdanet1...Chicago

02.PastorT...Jacksonville

03.WaltM...Chicago

04.ceinkus1...Location ?

05.i_drown_worms...Lansing

06.jbird68...Morrison

07.undockingwharf...Freeport

08.wayne horn...Wataga

09.acorn...Location ?

10.brkat...Amboy

11.Mike Flake...Joliet

12.fishead...N.W. Chicago

13.D.B...Kingston

14.DEEPERTHANU...Rockford

15.Jennifer...near O'hare airport

16.xxlfish...Northside ?

17.Chopstyx...Braidwood

18.Bob (Anonymous)...Cary

19.gobbler2445...Springfield

20.Tiff ...Canton

21.cenikus...Rochelle

22.scherokeewarrior...S.W.Chicago

23.wcp452...Elgin

24.bdarrel...Grantsburg

25.Slashorn...Elmhurst

26.WCDH...Norris City

27.ilcajun...Joliet

28.Anubis...S.Chicago/ Bridgeview

29.dawsonb...Jacksonville

30.RecWallyHunter...Lemont

31.skarz...Joliet

32.tobyyoder...Plymouth

33.froggy...Rockford

34.jig fisher...Lake County/ N.W Illinois

The List has been updated 4/28/08

If there are any additions or changes that need to be made, post it here and it will be taken care of.   BD

Greetings Tiff, nice to see another girl roaming around the IL forum. :) Welcome. 
-Cricket

 ~A GIRLZ from Illinoiz~

"If people don't occasionally walk away from you shaking their heads, you're doing something wrong." - John Gierach

NAFC Life MemberNAFC Ohio Chapter Co-ChairmanNAFC Ohio Chapter ChaplainUSMC Veteran Semper-FiAssistant PastorJohn 3:16,17

Once again, Lake County is in northeast Illinois, Dog.  That's:

34. Jig Fisher... Lake County/N.E. Illinois.

Larry D Fisherman here from Northeastern IL.

How ya doin'?

The list has been updated.....

Hey Rich, Welcome to the NAFC...My name is Denny and  I am the Co-Chairman of the Nafc Ohio Chapter. I have taken it upon myself to encourage each state to start their own state chapters and would like to see you guys in Illinois get one started up. It's well worth the effort and your fellow members over here in Ohio would be glad to help you with all the information that you may need in getting one started. If you have any questions just stop in the Ohio section and ask. Have a good evening.   BD

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The List has been updated again.......BD

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Welcome to the NAFC, Lookout.... We're glad to have you with us. I have updated the list and added you to it.   BD

Hey lookout where an dhow you been been a long time since seeing you.

hey don't see ol joda's or ol lips name on that list anywhere  

WOW; I haven't been on this site in about a year, and what a pain to get back on. Also hard to get around too. I see some of the old timers arnt around either. getdanet still here, but I see him other place's . No wonder I hang out at CLF and chi-town. So this ol boyz for illinoiz will brouse around for a while and see what he'z missed. Good fishing to ya all.

Currently from Tremont but the olady and I are going to retire in a few years down at my new place we bought last year on East Fork Lake in Olney, IL. They have some great crappie, bass and walleye fishin. Haven't caught any walleyes yet cuz I need to hone my not yet present skills. Just joined this club and hoping to meet and maybe even fish with some of ya'll. Howdy! Steve P.

Hi! I'm from Cary(NW suburbs) and do a lot of bank fishing in local lakes and ponds when I am not out on the big lake chasing salmon on my freind's boat. I don't ice fish, but would love to share spots with anyone reasonably close.

Tom

mech60014-fishing@yahoo.com

Anyone still checking this post? If so, get with it and say something! I live in the NW suburbs of Chi, (Cary) and am always looking for someone to fish with. I have a couple of productive local ponds, and the Chain and Fox River are minutes away from my house. PM me!

Tom

PeterB Life Member Residing in the Park Ridge Area near O'Hare airport often fishing alone in my Ranger VS17..

I'm primarily a walleye angler and also fish for smallies, muskies, lgbass, perch, and crappie.

My favorite bodies of water to fish in my area include the little pond Lake Michigan, Lake Geneva, Lake Delevan, Fox lake and Chain of Lakes. I also trailer my boat to other lakes both north and south of my residense. Thanks.

    PeterB_1811@Yahoo.com

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Hi All! I'm from down in the LaSalle-Peru area and you can add my name to the list here, I just joined today. Bought a new boat and can't wait to get her out and give it a try. Alumacraft 165sc with an E-TEC 90hp, Humminbird 997Side Imaging,80lb 24volt Bow mounted trolling motor with Auto-Pilot. Everything I need for catching them fish. I go to Canada 3-4 times a year and do a lot fishing up there and now will be hittig the waters around here and our nieghbors to the north of us in Wisconsin,love that Wisconsin River and The Wolf River. Will be looking for a fishing partner from time to time to ride along.

retired61

Hey Illinois!

For anyone that wants to make the trip, there will be a member meet in Cary, Il on April 4, 2009. The meet is at the Wool St Grill and Sports Bar at 800 Feinberg Ct in Cary, Il. Anyone wanting to attend can contact me at mech60014-nafc@yahoo.com and I can supply GPS co-ordinates or a map. This is a casual get together for anyone(including nonmembers)who want to meet, talk fishing or network.

Tom

Hi all

Gunner from Martinsville

As always "tight lines and bent rods"

L.M 1991

whats up? from Dixon IL ^_^

Hello Everyone,

My name is Dennis. I'm from the Southside of chicago. I've been fishing all my life. That does not mean I'm an expert, just that I love fishin. Lately I've been more interested in catfishing. Got a long way to go before I can consider myself a good one. Do shore fishing only. That's me in a nutshell.

Anyone wanting to meet some of the Illinois members can come up to La Crosse from the 15th to the 19th of July. There is a large fishing meet there and a lot of the Illinois members will be there. There is a thread in the "MEMBER MEETS" area that will give you all the details.

Damien Dudek

bensenville, IL

fish lake michigan and dupage forest preserves.

Kevin G

Wheeling Il.

Hey guys,

I haven't checked in this site for a while. I mostly fish Lake Carlton in Morrison-Rockwood State Park(Nice campgrounds) . Been unemployed for over a year now so I stay local. The lake is only 3 miles from my home. I could go to the Miss. River, but I don't like to fish current. I'd rather fish in a lake. I recently picked up a used canoe and am looking for new places to use it that isn't too far to drive. See you on the water.