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by Norm Minas
Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: Kankakee River and its Tributaries
Topic: 9-17
Replies: 2
Views: 1550

Re: 9-17

Ken

I'm getting there, my legs don't cramp up later in the evening after I'm done wading now.

Lord, I spent the first half of my life trying to kill myself with drugs, now I need them to stay alive. I know which part was more fun .
by Norm Minas
Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: Fox River and its Tributaries
Topic: Damn Back
Replies: 5
Views: 3890

Re: Damn Back

rohr 714's
by Norm Minas
Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: Kankakee River and its Tributaries
Topic: 9-17
Replies: 2
Views: 1550

9-17

After an enforced medical leave of absence for almost 2 weeks , I got back into the waders. Between the river legs not being quite up to snuff and the meds that make me twitchy as spit on a griddle , it wasn't quite as smooth of a wade as it used to be. I get to quit taking the meds so it's just a m...
by Norm Minas
Wed Aug 21, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: Kankakee River and its Tributaries
Topic: 8-20
Replies: 1
Views: 1906

8-20

now for a rare report , better late than never , I guess. lack of reports due to 18 to 19 hour days and choosing some sleep over computer time. right now have a service guy at the house dealing with cable issue so I'm not out on the river and can't grab a nap. the river is at about 2/3 it's normal f...
by Norm Minas
Tue Jul 16, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: Fox River and its Tributaries
Topic: Anyone know this guy?
Replies: 7
Views: 3312

Re: Anyone know this guy?

good looking....................................................... fish I had the mother of the owner of a burger joint I frequent tell me she recently saw my photo in one of her grandkids new fishing magazine. Unfortunately she couldn't remember which one. Only problem is there are damn few pictur...
by Norm Minas
Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:58 am
Forum: Kankakee River and its Tributaries
Topic: water willows 6-19
Replies: 6
Views: 2671

Re: water willows 6-19

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/natural_communities/images/PIj_photo3_500.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/natural_communities/ncPIj.shtml&h=375&w=500&sz=114&tbnid=idIDijNn--VD2M:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135...
by Norm Minas
Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: Kankakee River and its Tributaries
Topic: water willows 6-19
Replies: 6
Views: 2671

water willows 6-19

flow rate 7,500 cfs and dropping, still off color, water temps in 70's.the water levels are still good for one of my favorite patterns- flooded water willow beds. A lot of post spawn fish including some big females are feeding heavily in the water willows, some days it's a very light bite requiring ...
by Norm Minas
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:59 am
Forum: Fox River and its Tributaries
Topic: Dale's Report for Wednesday
Replies: 8
Views: 4809

Re: Dale's Report for Wednesday

Ken

I had one come unbuttoned up that crick, 17 to 18 inches, big shoulders. Wading and casting downstream on the way out in the long pool. Way cool to see a fish that size up there after what over a hundred years ?
by Norm Minas
Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Kankakee River and its Tributaries
Topic: early june, high water
Replies: 6
Views: 2021

Re: early june, high water

you may want the blind fold for yourself, I plan on just wearing a sequined thong.