Hey all.  Had tons of probs w/computer last  year, got a new one.  How was everyones holidays?  Can't wait for the ice-cubes to melt, only used new trolling motor twice last year.

Hello to all the new members.  I am in Rochelle ( I-88 and Route 39/51) just sout of Rockford.  I have a 17' Jon boat w/10 hp motor and trolling motor.  Always looking for new friends to go fishing with.  I fish all over the place.

I have not scheduled ANYTHING for this summer at all except to fish and fish and fish.  Has anyone heard about the LaCrosse meeting this year yet?  Finally going to be able to go this year.  I started this new POST so that we all  can start to set up trips and get togethers.  ALL are always welcome to attend.   Great times are  had everytime except for Joda , he's always trying to get someone's rod unsnagged.

brkat:  Congrads on the lil' ones first fish.  Tried callin, but must have put in wrong # when got new cell in June.  Have you heard from any of the BOYZ??  Doesn't look like many are left since they re-designed the web site, but looks like new members are stepping up.
 

cienkus@comcast.net

Look under the Misc. thread for the Meets. LC is in July 11-16 I think. You better check and make sure.

 

Jim USArmy 1986-Present Life Member NAFC Member Western Fishers

The La Crosse Meet is definately on. The dates are July 16 - 20. You can check on the Member Meets for the trip and more particulars. Hope to see you there.
U. S. ARMY 1964-1967 - Illinois American Legion Post 330 - One of DA ILLINOIZ BOYZ

Hail Hail Da Boyz are here.

See you in La Crosse Cienkus.   Maybe before too depending on how things work.  

 

Be Fishers of People. You catch, He Cleans. Life Member since 2/17/92 One of the "Illinoiz Boyz" "When the Power of Love Overcomes the Love of Power, The World Will Know Peace" - Jimi Hendrix "War without end, random murders, missing wives, child abuse and continuing corruption do not shake my faith in a Higher Power...... they unsettle my faith in mankind."

hey Brian, da boyz are still here we jus keping a low profile dat's all--ya know we gotta watch our backs at all times wit dem nasty ole bushwackers always sneaking around hehehe--too long no see we have to do some fishing

C1 What's up? haven't been on the board in a long time. Once the ice melts I'll be in touch. Right now I have to figure out this site.   Bill K.

Trying to see if I can get this new site to work...         Bill K.
Bill K.

I was planning an ice fishing meet for this winter until we had some 60 days last month and the private pond opened up. Have not been back there yet to check the ice. Might head out there next weekend. What's up BRKAT? Hey Kelley.
Lifetime member since 1999

JB68, Not to much waiting for winter to end. Need to unbury my boat someday, my daughter is taking over the garage. Good Luck on the ice.
Go White Sox !!

I got about 12 Crappies on Saturday. Nice little meal to go with the Bluegill I already have in the freezer.

My camper is frozen in the ground right now. The wheels are probably about 2 inches frozen.

 

 

Lifetime member since 1999

I would like to go to Banner Marsh soon, but I have alot of tournaments coming up. Maybe Pastor T and I could hook up. There seems to be allot more members in the southern area now.

 

 

Director of the Catfish Choir and one of the BushwakinBashin Brothers and another one of the BOYZZ.

Hey, Give me a BUZZ BBB. I'll go out with ya.

I'd like to come down for that Leigon Tourney if the dates work out.

USAF Vietnam Vet 66-67 One a Da Boyz from Illinoiz gettin' a little to old to put up with *%^$*&^. They don't call me "The Ogre" for nothing. Life is the leading cause of death. Stop wishin'...go fishin'........ Support our Troops. Never, Never, back down..

Not a problem love you to come down John. I will be getting those dates next week.
Director of the Catfish Choir and one of the BushwakinBashin Brothers and another one of the BOYZZ.

I'm in. I'zzz retired now ya know.

I misspelled Legion. Think anyone willl notice?

USAF Vietnam Vet 66-67 One a Da Boyz from Illinoiz gettin' a little to old to put up with *%^$*&^. They don't call me "The Ogre" for nothing. Life is the leading cause of death. Stop wishin'...go fishin'........ Support our Troops. Never, Never, back down..

If you listen closely you can hear the ice melting. Come on open water.
Go White Sox !!

I'm hoping that the snow we got last week was Old Man Winter's Last Stand. It sure is nice to see open water again. I was tired of breaking holes in the ice just to put my boat in (LOL).

 

U. S. ARMY 1964-1967 - Illinois American Legion Post 330 - One of DA ILLINOIZ BOYZ

Made it to about 47 deg. today. Still a bit nippy to get-d-boat out though. I still have the cover on it, but at least the tires aren't frozen in 3 inches of ice anymore. When it get's into the 60's-70's I'll surely have the itch to get it out. I have to go to Gurley, Nebraska on Monday and be back home on Friday night. It's only about an 11 hour drive...one-way. I hear there isn't anything to do out there either...except walk around Cabela's or Wal-Mart.
Lifetime member since 1999

I checked on "DA BOAT" yesterday and I'm starting to think about things that I need to do to get it ready. I'm getting itchy to get my hands on some worms and fish slime.

 

U. S. ARMY 1964-1967 - Illinois American Legion Post 330 - One of DA ILLINOIZ BOYZ

   The Illinois River should be producing Walleye about this time.. No more boat excuses..... LOL

   Are there any meets planned for Illinois this summer... ie, Starved Rock, or anything in that area..

 

Jim USArmy 1986-Present Life Member NAFC Member Western Fishers "There is no use in your walking five miles to fish when you can depend on being just as unsuccessful near home" -- Mark Twain

Hey Fish,
                   " If you plan it............We will come !!!!!!!! "
                  

cienkus@comcast.net

I got the boat pulled out and ready to trailer. I forgot to take out the drain plug from the back of the boat this winter. I had alot of water in the bottom. I hope it didn't crack my bilge or livewell pumps. I'll have to look at them a bit closer. I need to get a good cover to fit my boat. I bought a cheap one from Wal-Mart last year to get me by. It's already got rips in two places. My good cover finally gave out on me (well...some cats tore it up when we moved back in 2006). It's a Sea Nymph (140S). Lowe owns them now, but they say their covers won't fit my boat. I think the windshield is a bit taller. Cabels's and Bass Pro don't make them to fit my boat either. I guess I'll have to get a custom one made.  
Lifetime member since 1999

  JBird, use old pieces of carpet to lay on the sharp parts of the boat when you put a cover on it. It will keep them from rubbing through.

  cienkus, I wont be planning anything in Illinois since I live in North Central Wisconsin. But I wouldn't be above joining you all for a meet. My brother lives in Minonk. Hes a member also but not bright enough to use the forums. My grandfather had a farm in sight of Starved Rock so I am familiar with the area.

 

Jim USArmy 1986-Present Life Member NAFC Member Western Fishers "There is no use in your walking five miles to fish when you can depend on being just as unsuccessful near home" -- Mark Twain

Mornin all. Went out on a charter yesterday. between the 4 of us we got 6 COHO about 2 pounds each and a Brown Trout that weighed in at 16 pounds.
U. S. ARMY 1964-1967 - Illinois American Legion Post 330 - One of DA ILLINOIZ BOYZ

Hey Cienkus, What happened to ya?  I was looking for ya at the LaCrosse meet...Well, maybe next year...
LM since 2005 Bushwacker Deputy Sherif

Hey turnip, what's new?  Sorry I missed U in LaCrosse.  Brenda and I  just got back from  The Eagle River Chain for 10 days.  This summer was a fiasco.  One family drama situation after another.  I am going to try my damnedest to make it next year with my son.  Hopefully I can get out for some peace and quiet before the ice-cubes set in and have to put the boat away for another seasons nap. 

cienkus@comcast.net

I'm back. Haven't done much fishing lately work has been getting in the way. I turned my blue collar for a white collar (managment). I am hoping to get out more this year, I may be moving to Paw Paw, only 10 mins. from Shabbona Lake. C1 lets hook up soon. Later  

Hey  Bill, good to see you back my friend.  I guess ALOT of us have fallen off the radar for awhile.  Hows Renee' and the little one?  Tell her Brenda and I say HOWDY.  Hollar at me anytime you want to hook up.  Congrad's  on your "white collar job."    Just got back from fishin' up in the Dells w/ my brother.  High water and crappy (not crappie) weather made for very bad fishing right now.  Caught a few white bass but thats about it.   Hope all is well and hope to hear from you soon.  Welcome Back. 

Brian 

cienkus@comcast.net

Cienkus, if I may ask, where'd you go fishing in the Dells?  I've been itching for a long time to try Mirror Lake myself.  I drive over it fairly often on the interstate, and it always looks really inviting.

On a clear night, I can hear the fish laughing.

Congrats on the promotion. Glas to see you are still working. I got laid off at the end of January and haven't found anything full-time yet. Been drivin' a cube van for Menards. It's spotty work. It's like being on-call 24/7.

 

A-Lotta good a 4-year BS does for me now. Manufacturing really stinks in this area.

Lifetime member since 1999

If your going to LaCrosse don't forget to bring your boat. Just got back and we really did well on the bass both largemouth and small manly on crankbaits on the rocks. Jim.

Went on a Perch charter Monday out of East Chicago (Indiana) Marina on Monday. There were 4 of us and we got 32 keepers in 6 hours. The bite was slow and the fish were really scattered. We fished all the way to 95th street in Chicago. Got some really good Jumbos and probably threw a dozen or so small ones back.
U. S. ARMY 1964-1967 - Illinois American Legion Post 330 - Life Member since '03 - One of DA ILLINOIZ BOYZ