WhereIFish.com Family Fish Fry 7-12-08

[Schoe]

I will check with the Ike's in Geneseo Ill. and see what it takes to hold a party at their facility. They have a nice club house in case of bad weather and a great camping area at a reasonable price.

Let's have some input and we will go from there. Schoe

[heath19]

I would be in if i can find a way there and im free. Ill have to see how things pan out when more plans get going about this. Sounds like a good idea though!

[DaveIN]

I might be in depending on date. Trip distance: 266.72 miles Time: 4 hrs 24 mins for me................

[Schoe]

Great fellas, and Dave , there's a few members from out your way and one or two might be interested in sharing the Gas expense. Schoe

[Illinoisgiller]

Sounds good Schoe. I'd sure be interested if I can get away.
I have a family fish fry at my son's house on the 4th of July. Mike

[Schoe]

Yeah, most people have plans already for the 4th so perhaps the next weekend like say Sat. the 12th might be a good time. I will check with the Ike's and see what availabilities are.

Schoe

[DaveIN]

The 12th would be a go for me. Advise what I could bring if it is a go or what money needs to be sent.

[Catfishing Matt]

Well this should be a good time..I probably won't be able to go as far away as it is.

[Fishaholic]

sounds fun!!

[Rainman4u2]

I will have to check with Pam, but we should be able to make it. A roaster full of beans sounds good with the fishies.

Ray

[dipper69_2000]

hey schoe, can ya let candy and i know what the camping fees r we have a small slide in camper and if the kids can come a tent most likely. and what about dogs we have a wienner dog and my lab pup.both r well behaved and the kids mind ok too:confused0068:. we will need a shower house as we have no water in the camper.and what about boat fishing? 17' w/60 or 14' w/9.9 what kind of fishing is there to do? shewwwwwww breath. is this the camp site just south of geneso on the highway where the canal n green river run side by side? do they have electric? and finally let us know what we need to bring. i have 2 fryers i can bring and i can cook fish and turkeys. ok i think that is it ..lol alot a questions i know but i am sure it will help others out too. i cann't be the only one out here w/ all these questions :confused0024:. can ya tell we r excited the 12th would be good for us.

[Fishaholic]

geez mark you ask alot of questions,lol.. I dont think theres showers there schoe will have to check on that, its at the Izzak walton park just outside geneseo, nice little spot, your 14ft would def be more than enuff for the area, I got a canoe im ganna check into bringin..theres is a campground just on the other side of the canal too they prob have more for electrc and a shower!!

[dipper69_2000]

ok now i think this is the place i was thinking of i know i said south of but i ment north we passed it on r way down to pick stormy up (are black lab puppy). i am hyp'd i am ready to get away from the house. nasty winter and overly wet spring high fuel cost...... blaaaaaa i am ready. this would be a close enuff trip just like camanche.

[Fishaholic]

this ganna be a overniter or fri& sat night??

[Schoe]

OK, I will do my best to answer all the questions to the best of my knowledge.

I do know there at the Ike's theres no shower house but they have rest rooms, elect. hook ups and primitive camping. I think, now don't hold me to this but I think the fees are $16 for RV hookup and $8 for primitive and I will check on this for sure and post. Also I will check on the Campground on the other side for facilities and fees.

The pool in front of the Ike's you can have any size motor from the highway bridge at the Ike's to the next locks East. But west of the bridge it is electric motor only which is nice because there is where we do most of our fishing.

Being somewhat brain dead I was out there today with Ray Nees Aeolus, (Goofy), and Jordan, my little buddy and forgot to check on rates but will do this for both places before this coming weekend.

I just called the house of one of the officers of the Ike's who was out for his evening walk and his wife will have him call me tonight when he returns so I will post the rates.

By the way, between the three of us we caught 80 nice Bluegills just working the shore line and weed pockets. Ray and Jordan also caught some nice Bass with Ray catching a nice 16" one.

Here's a few photos of today.

Sorry I got interrupted, Schoe

[dipper69_2000]

ok now ya gotta stop teasing.....no pics lol i am on vacation next week and have yet to get any gills this year. maybe if your not busy next week we could swap a gill trip for a flathead trip on the sinissippi pool if and when the river opens up? now mind you i am no pro but do know how n where to fish flatheads on the rock from dixon to lyndon.

[Schoe]

Dipper it's on. I would love to take you and show you the Canal Gill fishing. I honestly hadn't fished the Canal much for Gills till Illgiller showed me the error of my ways.

Food for thought. I am kicking the idea of going to Wis. next week for a couple of days in the Spooner - Hayward area. I have several old friends up there and a great place to stay.

I know Goofy wants to go so let me know if you would possibly be interested. Mainly Bluegill fishing with some Bass now and then and also the possibility of a Northern Pike.

Schoe

[Illinoisgiller]

80 gills is a pretty productive trip on the Hennepin. I'll bet that was a blast for sure.
lil Jordan looks proud as punch in that picture. The smile tells all. lol :icon_cool::icon_cool: Mike

[goofy]

Sherry and I are looking forward to being there.

[Schoe]

Jason it will be fun and I hope you can make it.

Matt, actually it's not too far. You go to Colona and get onto Billy Wolf Rd. and take it to Rt. 82 and turn Right and its up there less than two miles. I hope you can make it. It's not more than 25 miles from Moline

There's easy access for fishing from the bank and there will be boats and Float Tubes also to try out. I may have my Canoe back by then as I am having it sand blasted and painted. Schoe

[Rainman4u2]

We will be there on Sat morning (I was told to warm to camp). Just out of curiosity, what time is the tourny going to start???

Ray

[dipper69_2000]

ok all and schoe i apoligize if it was already said but candy n i went down to check out the camp ground on the other side of the cannal this evening. very nice very very clean place.prices are electric water sewer $24 50 amp is $26 just electric n water $21 tents no nothing $19 cabins 4 pple max $40 a nite. they also have canoes n kayaks for rent $10 an hour. i don't know if they will make a all day rate or not. i do know they r haveing a camp group camp the 12th and they did have a few sites resevered already..... yes they do take no money reservations. Candy and i made resevations for the 3rd -5th and 11th-13th while we were down there. be 4 warned the nats where unnnnnnnnnreal while we were their.i would have like to save the money on the other side buttttt no showers lol the shower house was awsome clean.if ya need the #for down there let me know it is out n the car right now n i'm comfy..... in my chair

[Fishaholic]

mark with your pop up you allowed a tent on your site??? Id be willing to split the cost on that for the weekend!! let me know...

[Schoe]

Hey thanks for the info. I have to go out there myself and look things over. It may be the place to stay. There is no boat launching on that side so the boats have to be put in at the Ike's which isn't a problem.

I will run out there in the AM and check things out.

All kidding aside those ferocious Gnats are scared to death of Vanilla and will leave you alone if applied to head, neck and arms.

Goofy and me tried this the last time we were out there and it worked.

What would work good is a small Windex spray bottle to apply the Vanilla. Schoe

[dipper69_2000]

mark with your pop up you allowed a tent on your site??? Id be willing to split the cost on that for the weekend!! let me know...
jason i don't think there would be room on the site for a tent. rules says only one vehical per site.but we could call tom. and see what they say would love ta have ya there,

[dipper69_2000]

hey schoe did you use real or immation vinilla? and for any one interrested candy n i will be on site #53 the 11th-the 13th so if ya wanna reserve close that weekend mind you it is not a huge camp ground so anywhere you will be close

[Schoe]

I used real Watkins Vanilla but I think either one would work. It would be a good time to give them both a good test. Schoe

[DaveIN]

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[Screen]

Yah! Dippers dog would be licking you! LOL!!! If the skeeters didn't get ya first! LOL

[DaveIN]

http://www.fatboydanfishing.com/picture.php?albumid=45&pictureid=266

[dipper69_2000]

lol smell like a sugar cookie........hey if it works i am in i hate them nats

[Timotha7]

I'm in, looking for sure at 3 plus me, could be 5 + me before the smoke clears

Looking forward to this, been a long time since have had a "break" this will be GREAT!

[Schoe]

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OK, contacted the right man this morning and the cost for Campers W/Elect. is $12.00 and tent camping is $6:00 per night on a first come first serve basis.

Myself I will go out Fri. AM and get set up with the Camper and hope some others do the same.

The Clubhouse rents for $80.00 a day and $50.00 for a half day which is very reasonable. However, since we just need a place for our fish fry Sat. afternoon they rent their enclosed pavilion for $20.00 for four hrs.

So I went ahead and booked that for the afternoon beginning at 3:00 PM for our fish fry. WIF will take care of the cost of the pavilion and also furnish the plates, utensils, napkins, potato salad, and baked beans. Everyone should bring something to pass and a desert.
Heck there may be a surprise road kill of some kind for the non fish eaters.

Illinoisgiller and I did rather well on Bluegills down at Ky. Lake this spring so there will be plenty of Bluegill fillets for the meal just in case their aren't many caught that day.

How about a short pan fish tournament that morning say a 10 fish limit per person? Those could also be used for the meal. Input please.

We have had offers for fish frying chefs and I sure appreciate that. I will bring 4 Gal. of oil for the cookers.

I would like a rough idea of how many will attend so we can plan the food accordingly so post how many will be with you that day and I will add to the list. Please include what you will bring for the table and I will add you to the list.

I will delete the posts and add to the list.

Please note, by all means don't hesitate to invite non members and or friends to this event so they might learn what we are all about.

Thanks, Schoe


01. Bob and Joyce --Rhubarb Cake

02. Ray and Sheri

03. Mike and Loraine + two Grandsons-- Peach Cobbler-- Tables

04. Screen--10 Lbs Taters for French Frys--Choc. Chip Bars--Eggs for Breakfast

05. Dipper69_2000 and MsDipper, Ashley and Dominic--Fish Fryers and Suprise

06. Rainman, Pam and son.-- Good Food

07. Cattracker16 and Ms. Duanne--Some more good food

08. DaveIN and wife Yoko--Homemade Cole Slaw and Pies

09. TFo--Son and Grandpas Maybe Wife--Green Bean Casserole and Caramel Brownies

10. Timotha7 & at least 3 boys, maybe up to 5 boys Will bring some Rotini Salad

11.


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[Schoe]

Got a Doz. ordered and a half Doz. refills. Should be in on time for the fish fry.

I wouldn't sell these if I didn't know they worked, but they do. Schoe

[GOT_A_Fish]

Hey all it's been a while since I've been on, sounds like you got a good group going. should be a good time with lots a good food. Right now I don't think I could make it down. Have quite alot going on .... The wife had some issues with the pregrancy and is on bed rest every thing seems to be ok but she still has 9 weeks to go. So needless to say I have been quite busy havent even been out fishin much. Hope you guys have a great get together maybe I can catch up with one later in the year. :icon_biggrin::icon_biggrin:

[cattracker16]

Say bob or mike hows about some directions for us out of staters. LOL I'll be there but i gotta work in the AM.

Jeff nice to see your still with us. LOL Hope everything goes ok with you and the misses, before ya know it you'll have a nice new bundle of joy to take fishing.

[DaveIN]

Sorry to hear about the wife. She is now on my wifes and my prayer list.

God Bless!

[gofish]

hey got a fish! long time no hear buddy.tell the missus ta take er easy,but dont git too used ta bein coddled.hope everything goes ok for ya on that account.

[Screen]

GOT_A_FISH, My niece had to stay in bed 13 weeks and it all worked out - good luck and we will say a prayer.

Schoe - I agree - we need the name of the place and directions. See ya Friday morning.

[Illinoisgiller]

As far as I am concerned directions have become outdated.:confused0024: All I want is an address. If Schoe has that ,Mapquest or a host of others will get directions right to the door.
The location is a couple miles north of Geneseo. IL on rt#82. right on the canal.
Address- is- 22870, Il. Rt. 82 The wife found it in the phone book. :party0011::party0011::party0011:
I always remember to turn right where that big horseweed patch used to be on the left side.lol Mike

[Screen]

Thanks Mike! And the name of the place IS?
I think I know where it is? I take the back road to P-town then the back road from there to 82 and if your coming from the north is it on the left????? Can't miss Mikes van so I will just look for it! LOL

[Schoe]

The Campground across the Canal from the Ike's does have better camping facilities. When Dipper explained that he was staying there I had to go check it out and have Site # 54 toward the front reserved for the 11th and 12th.

They have very nice shower and Bathroom facilities.

However our Derby and Fish Fry will still be held at the Ike's.

Anyone that needs any assistance please call 1-563-508-8016 and I will do my best to help and answer your questions.

Schoe

[Screen]

Is it Geneseo Campground 22978 IL hwy 82 - 309/944/6465 - w6465@geneseo.net -
fulltiming-america.com/geneseo/

[Rainman4u2]

Just a reminder, there is a Walmart just off of I80 on the south side of Geneseo if anyone forgets anything. There is also an Aldi's and another (can't remember the name) grocery store in town.

Ray

[DaveIN]

Ma & I are just planning picking up some road kill on the way there.

BTW- Everyone is invited for some potlock surprize,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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[Illinoisgiller]

Screen, That is the better spot for camping with showers. It is right accross the canal from the Izaak Walton. If you use a directions site you don't need ALL the info, just your house to the add. I posted. For all it matters just use the one you just posted. You can't get lost from there. lol

[TFo]

You should be able find plenty of fairly fresh deer on the way Dave. :)

[Illinoisgiller]

Good news catmat ,Schoe thinks his will be in in time for the get together . I sure hope so. I need one:icon_cool:, perhaps two:icon_cool::icon_cool:. Mike

[Rainman4u2]

Any one ever try Irish Spring soap? Use the regular, not the fancy scented stuff. I use it, and rarely if ever get bit. The wife uses her Ivory, and 1/2 a can of OFF!!! spray every time we go out and drown worms, and has numerous bites when we get home.

Ray

[Schoe]

Looks like 10:00 AM our Derby will start and run 3 hours till 1:00 PM.

No entry fees but a sign up is necessary that AM.

A limit of 10 Bluegills per person can be turned in. The combined weight of the 10 fish is what counts.

There will be two divisions--

12 years old and under and 13 yrs old on up.

Fishing from Boats or from the bank will be allowed.

There is ample bank fishing for Bluegills especially across the Canal from the Ike's along the Bike Path.

Fish that are caught will be used for fish fry along with some Bluegills Giller and myself caught at Ky. Lake this spring.

PM any questions.

Schoe

[dipper69_2000]

candy n i got home from geneseo camp ground yeasterday afternoon i fished fri and sat morn about 3 hrs each day. i kept 14 fri morn and 26 sat morn could have kept more just did not need to i probly caught better than 150 gills altogether. one big suggestion long rods as the moss is thick and heavy. the gills r very boat shy but don't seen to mind the bobbers as a matter of fact the splash seemed to draw them outta the weeds to investagate. was a great camp ground friendly, quite and clean.candy n i will be on site 53 next weekend. reseveration might be a good idea again the phone number is (308)-944-6465. they r haveing a r.v. club in this weekend also. is going to be a ruff week at work this week in anticaption of this comeing weekend

[DaveIN]

Sounds like it is going to fun!

Thank you for heads up on the longer rods......

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[msdipper]

Hey ladies and gents to,
Just a note about the campgrounds, I have never seen such clean bathrooms and showers. The people were fantastic. Very quite, Mark got a poop shirt, you will have to check it out this next weekend. Can't wait to see you all there. Have a great week.

[msdipper]

They have a very nice playground for all the kids, and guess what right by my campground. So I can be close to the kids. Msdipper happy when kids r around. I dont fish because dipper to serious about his fishing, but I love kids.

[dipper69_2000]

hey if anyone needs some fire wood for this up coming weekend let me know i have plenty. i have already loaded some extra in the boat but if i hear a few people need some i will try and load alittle more. i hate for anyone to pay the crazy price they charge for them small bundles.

[Schoe]

Yes Mark, if you have enough I could use some and that will save me some time rounding some up. I have quite a bit that was delivered in the last week but I would have to wring it out before using. It was intended for our fall Weiner roasts here at the house.

Thanks, Schoe

[Fishaholic]

what important needed for food items? me and heath coming up looks like sat morning

[cattracker16]

Great report on the campin and the fishin dipper. i prolly won't be bringin any rods jus comin for the fellowship and the "FOOD"

[jason454ci]

Tryin to save yourself any embarrassment Kenny? :icon_biggrin:

[Schoe]

Thanks for asking Jason but I think our food list is in good shape. You might bring some chips or other munchies.

Be glad to see you guys there.

Kenny, you may change your mind once you are there and I will have plenty extra rods if you decide to fish some.

Schoe

[Screen]

DuAnne must not be coming. Remember, she leads him to the fish. LOL OH! And she usually does the katching too!!! LOL

Was planning on coming Friday morning, but with all the All-Star shirts we have been doing it might be just for Saturday.

Is someone bringing an extra fryer for the ten pounds of taters i am bringing or should I bring mine?

[Schoe]

I suggest you bring what you need to fix your fries as Dipper is bringing his deep fryer to do the fish for us so I don't have to fool with it. It would be good to have two fryers going anyway.

This time I get to watch. Schoe

[Fishaholic]

tent spot reserved for sat night. hopefully the rain holds out....I will be bring some chips/snacks such for sat, and anything else i can figure out between now and then..

[heath19]

im planning on heading out with jason on saturday and looking forward to it. ill bring some cookies or chips maybe, some kind of snacks.

[gofish]

bet ole kenny dont fergit the wobble water!lol

[Fishaholic]

mark what was your baits for the weekend??

[Fishaholic]

bet ole kenny dont fergit the wobble water!lol



Im not worried about that im worried about the wobble water forgetting to bring kenny!!! theyll be plenty of that going around there always is!!!!!!!!..lol

[dipper69_2000]

no prob kenny i know i have rammbled on about this just real excited lol....... hope ta see ya should be plenty of good food and i know great fellowship

[dipper69_2000]

i need to look n see how many pages there r b4 i type lol..:confused0024:i just used nite crawlers n a gold hook w/a small bobber just for the weight. i have 2 fryers and 2 tanks of gas loaded in the camper. i can cook fish in 2 if needed. if we have alot of fish it would be best if i did use both other wise we can use 1 for fries

[msdipper]

2 more for the list dominic n ashley will be there sat. they have to work fri. so they will be there sat. hopefully for the fishing derby,but for sure the cook out. (they're are kids ) ash n r3dneckhunter_2006

[Fishaholic]

thats great, have the whole sanders bunch up there...see ya there!!

[Schoe]

Looks like things are coming along for this weekend.

Dipper, glad to hear you are bringing 2 fryers as I am bring no less than 15 lbs. of Bluegill fillets.

Also, I purchased a Flat of 500 Night Crawlers so there will be plenty of bait available for the Derby. Please bring a worm container.

Yes, I will have a doz. ThermaCELLs and a few refills available

01. Schoe --Cake, Baked Beans, Potato Salad

02. Ray and Sheri

03. Mike and Loraine + two Grandsons-- Peach Cobbler-- Tables

04. Screen--10 Lbs Taters for French Frys--Choc. Chip Bars--Eggs for Breakfast

05. Dipper69_2000 and MsDipper, Ashley and Dominic--Fish Fryers and Suprise

06. Rainman, Pam and son.-- Good Food

07. Cattracker16 and Ms. Duanne--Some more good food

08. DaveIN and wife Yoko--Homemade Cole Slaw and Pies

09. TFo--Son and Grandpas Maybe Wife--Green Bean Casserole and Caramel Brownies

10. Timotha7 & 4 boys bringing Pasta Salad Looking forward to it!~

11. Mike Sherwood and Son Mike.

[Screen]

I just read a thread on the ThermaCELL. Everyone had their favorites for skeeters etc...

Garlic juice sprayed around, Listerene sprayed around, and the usual commercial sprays etc...

But the most recomended as the best thing out there was the ThermaCELL.

[Rainman4u2]

I hope someone sees this before going. Pam and I are unable to attend due to work, so we won't be bringing our "Good Food". Sorry guys and gals.

Ray

[Fishaholic]

Chris Heath and I heading out here soon as he gets here, sounds like some rain on the way for today!!!!!

[r3dneckhunter]

yesterday was a fun time glad 2 get 2 meet some of u it was a blast

[Timotha7]

Got back this round 1 this afternoon

It was, as all WIF get togethers are, an incredible time
Was great to meet new people, and to see everyone I haven't seen since last
year at the Mighty Muddy

Food was fantastic, fishing was fun, the kids had a blast

Thanks to everyone that was there for being a part of a great time

Tim

[dipper69_2000]

candy n i just got back into town a little bit ago.....was an absolute blast it was nice to meet everyone that was there.the food was awsome and the weather even held out for the most part.always got the feeling everyone that is on here were good people now we know they are. cann't say thank you enuff to everyone that made this happen was sure enuff what the doc. ordered for a long blaaaaa spring and summer.

[heath19]

I too had a great time this weekend, and the food was indeed very good!!

[msdipper]

I had a great time meeting everyone. Food was good, but the company was fantastic. we had a great fire after everyone left and Duanne and Kenny stayed with us until real late and we never even got told to be quiet, but of course Jason and Chris's neighbors were not home. We laughed so hard. And Kenny and Dipper never stopped talking the rest of us couldn't get word in edge wise. Thanks again to all

[Illinoisgiller]

I enjoyed putting faces on some of the newer names :icon_cool:.I was feeling lazy so I just sat around a lot.:confused0024: Lots of great food too!! Mike

[cattracker16]

Yepper it was as usual a very festive and well attended event, The food was down right tasty. I did bring enuff wobble water i did have to bum one or two from the dipper. Thanks buddy. It was very nice to put a face with the screen names. dog gone shame all mike could do is just sit aroun and be waited on hand and foot. LOL

[dipper69_2000]

lol i don't think mike minded all the attion the woman gave him and i know he did not leave hungry. and kenney you can drink my water around the fire anytime. hope the misses recovered from all the laughter. had a hard time falling asleep was so wound up lol

[Fishaholic]

boy oh boy you havnt camped till you spend a weekend in the same campground as the Sanders.....lol.....as usual had a great time meetin up again with everyone, been such a crappy spring and summer hasnt been much going on!!! The fish was Excellenty prepaired, dipper and crew did a awsome job, thanks to screen for the delicous fries...I could have ate that fish and fries all weekend didnt need anything else!!!!!111

[cambridgefisherman]

Yeah I had a great time too, I kind of wished I didnt have to work and could have stayed for a while longer, but it was great meeting you guys.

[Schoe]

What a neat weekend and I would like to thank all those that participated and made this another successful WIF event.

We had some great fishermen in the two categories that ended up with a nice bucket of Gills to add to the Fish Fry.

In the 12 and under group

1st Place---Jordan

2nd Place---Al

3rd Place---JJ

4th Place---Conner


13 on up group

1st Place---Todd

2nd Place---Dipper

3rd Place---Heath

Someone has still photos of the winners and I will post them as soon as I get them.

We have lots of Video footage that is being edited that will be shared when finished. I have a few stills of the cooks and dinner being enjoyed by some.

I sincerely thank everyone for their help and involvement this past weekend as I wasn't much help being down in the back. Honestly if it wasn't for Goofy and some others I probably wouldn't have been able to get through Sat.

Although Giller broke his ankle Sat. (while fishing) he braved the pain to make it out Sat. where everyone was glad to see him.

Tim and family drove the most miles to attend,(from Indianola, Ia.) near Des Moines.

There were several new faces which is always neat so we can put names and faces together in person.

Another Clinton Lake event was mentioned for this fall so lets think about that or if anyone has any other suggestions for another time and place please don't hesitate to post about it.

Here's a few photos with more to follow. Schoe

[Schoe]

Here's a few more. Schoe

[goofy]

What a great time. Met a lot of seriously interesting people. Fishing seems to be a great magnet for getting people to enjoy themselves. Thanks Shoe and the whereifish.com family for putting together a nice weekend. Mike was sure holding up good even though the pain in his broken ankle had to be terrible. Mike, sorry we won't get that fishing trip this time but, as soon as you get your wheels back under you we will plan something.

[TFo]

My dad and I had a great time fishing on Sat. Connor and his other grandpa had fun too, but they are sorry they didn't stay closer to us since we found the fish.

I only wish we could have spent more time getting to know you guys afterword. It looks like we missed out on some good times and some good grub too! Gonna have to camp next year I guess.

Todd

[cambridgefisherman]

That Clinton Lake outing would be an easy drive for me because at that time I will be in Normal. That sounds great!

[Schoe]

Yes Todd there was lots of good fun and good grub. It is too bad you all had other obligations Sat. afternoon.

However thanks for attending the Derby.

There will be more like weekends this year and I am seriously thinking of doing a lot more of this type of outings rather than busting our hind ends organizing public tournaments.

Schoe

[Schoe]

After several comments about Clinton Lake it is probably a good time to start discussions for a date.

Myself I would prefer sometime after Sept. 15th as it should be a bit cooler but I am open to majority decisions. Schoe

[jason454ci]

Sounds like a good time was had by all that made it, not that I would expect anything less. Would have loved to been there but with these all so cheap gas prices it was just a tid bit out of my roaming distance.

[Fishaholic]

A couple pics prior to derby!!
Ole Dipper putting his game face on!!!
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg294/jasonschneider99/SANY0470.jpg
Heaths impressive sized bucket of Fish!!!
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg294/jasonschneider99/SANY0469.jpg
Very nice ramp for the canal!
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg294/jasonschneider99/SANY0468.jpg

[Schoe]

Thanks Jason , all Photos are apreciated. Schoe

[heath19]

Hey, those little things managed to get me 3rd place,lol:icon_biggrin:

[Fishaholic]

lol..that they did!!!!

[msdipper]

I am sure glad Jason didn't get any pictures of me, Derek got enough and thank goodness he isnt putting them up Thanks Derek I have several pics but I had to much homework to get them up last night Maybe I can figure them out tonight We might be going to Camanche to camp this weekend I sure hope Duanne can come and bring Kenny it makes a nice time when other women are aound Not all just fiahing stories Will let everyone know by thursday if we are going

[Screen]

Bizzy-bizzy-bizzy!!! Most happy I was able to take the time and see some old friends and meet the new ones. Who new I would be walking into a hospital zone. To see the smiles on all four boys faces after the Derby was well worth the trip. We at WIF have a ball at these things don't we? My three favorite things were there! FOOD-FISHING-FELLOWSHIP and did I mention FOOD? Thanks everyone for making this such a success.

Now I look forward to the Muddy in September. As for Clinton Lake (at Bloomington), I would suggest Oct. 10-11-12. That puts it about a month after the Muddy and at the beginning of cooler weather but before they close the lake off for boat traffic for the winter(someone should check that date). Even the week after that would be great too. Can't plan too soon!!!

Again thanks to Schoe for the wonderful time.

[dipper69_2000]

i'll probably be done camping after the mighty as most my weekend will consist of building duck blind and hanging deer stands (if elbow and shoulder allow the bowhunting) but ya never know i did have a blast last weekend.

[msdipper]

I will be there if I can get camper loaded dont need dipper to camp LOL

[gofish]

sounds like everybody had a blast! wish me an the young uns coulda made it.......schoe..october 1st or later fer clinton.fishin starts pickin up a lil then,specially fer eyes at night.

[heath19]

eyes at night:evilgrin0039: that sounds like it would be a good time. i cant wait to get on another batch of walleyes, been since early this spring since ive caught one!

[gofish]

its fun fer sure...sides ya never know what itll be....striper,hybrid,white,walleye or sometimes a cat or musky lol...and i know bout 80% of the lake:icon_biggrin:ifn ya make it down ya can climb in my boat heath.reckon kenny an the missus is gonna be out ta even the score with me fer last year lol

[cattracker16]

well we sure hope we can make it down there again this year, i gotta try an redeem myself this year. I will be doin sum chuckin and whinnin now that i think i got a little more understandin of how ya should run a bassin rod thingy.

[heath19]

I am gonna see what i can do about comin down to this get together. I am sure it will be a good time!! I have never fished, or even seen this lake for that matter and im always excited to try somewhere new.

[gofish]

no big deal catchin fish there long as ya reel slow nuff right kenny?....ifn ya want all the gory details bout last year ya need ta holler at msduann heath....never laughed so hard fer so long in my life an never had ta say a thing,a look said it all lol