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by GreatfulDad
Tue May 22, 2012 10:36 am
Forum: USGS Real Time Stream Flow Data
Topic: Mazon River
Replies: 16
Views: 25883

Re: Mazon River

I saw a different chart that only reflected the prior rains...thanks for the link Ken.
by GreatfulDad
Tue May 22, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: Fox River and its Tributaries
Topic: Reward from the Fish Gods
Replies: 0
Views: 5663

Reward from the Fish Gods

After a forlorn ride home from an early morning assault on the high and dirty Mazon...I called to whine with my oldest fishing pal Doc. He jubilantly shared his early morning victory on the Fox near Oswego. He's been fishing this area for 60 years and knows all the riffles and rocks. He threw a Murd...
by GreatfulDad
Tue May 22, 2012 6:29 am
Forum: Fox River and its Tributaries
Topic: nasty hatch!
Replies: 10
Views: 847

Re: nasty hatch!

Sweet!
by GreatfulDad
Mon May 21, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Fox River and its Tributaries
Topic: nasty hatch!
Replies: 10
Views: 847

Re: nasty hatch!

Sorry Ed...it was Adam that posted that report. Haven't seen a Hex hatch around here...used to happen on the KKK at dusk fairly often. Love to see it...JT
by GreatfulDad
Mon May 21, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: So, Who Are You?
Topic: My name is John Trayser...St Charles
Replies: 7
Views: 10840

Re: My name is John Trayser...St Charles

Hey Ed and Ken! Just moved back from Montana...that's why you haven't hear from me...dying without my 2 grand daughters. Got fired up reading your old posts and hit the Apple River on Saturday. Great clear water day...eating a Murdich Minnow streamer all day at the Boy Scout Rd bridge above Woodbine...
by GreatfulDad
Mon May 21, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: Fox River and its Tributaries
Topic: nasty hatch!
Replies: 10
Views: 847

Re: nasty hatch!

Hey Special Ed! That looks like a Hex hatch! Did that happen just at dark? Would love to see that...doesn't seem to happen around the St Charles area...not too many riffles there. Would you be willing to share the area? Please see my post of today about my Apple River adventure on Saturday...it was ...
by GreatfulDad
Mon May 21, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: Beyond Northeastern Illinois
Topic: May 19th Apple River
Replies: 3
Views: 1409

May 19th Apple River

After floating the Fox on Tuesday...was disgusted with the color and lack of visibility...read some old reports and needed to find some cleaner water. Drove to the Apple River and arrived around noon. Hit the Boy Scout Camp bridge above Woodbine. thanks Ken for the suggestion...albeit years ago. No ...
by GreatfulDad
Sat May 19, 2012 8:11 am
Forum: So, Who Are You?
Topic: Fox River Fishin Musician
Replies: 17
Views: 20589

Re: Fox River Fishin Musician

I have had a home studio forever...collect guitars...play keys and bass as well...have 2 cd's and and 2 books out. Only play originals so I am no good at a hootenanny. Love to fish for everything but smallies in small streams are my secret jones. Built a bonefish camp 10 years ago in the Bahamas. Lo...
by GreatfulDad
Sat May 19, 2012 8:06 am
Forum: So, Who Are You?
Topic: twade
Replies: 3
Views: 6579

Re: twade

I have had a home recording studio in my home forever. Collect guitars...only play original material...have 2 cd's out...have written two books about family and do some speaking around the country. Played in the Voo Doo Hot Dogs Blues Band in Bozeman, MT for years. Cover all types of styles...play b...
by GreatfulDad
Sat May 19, 2012 7:59 am
Forum: So, Who Are You?
Topic: JohnDyers34
Replies: 8
Views: 9296

Re: JohnDyers34

I am a BIG fly rod guy. I need to learn some more about the Dupe...the water looks to be in better shape clarity wise. I do have a drift boat if you know any put ins and take outs. great way to cover alot of water. Love to learn ...