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Re: thee river, as of late

Author: ezewentfishing
Forum: Chicago River
Date: 2010-03-10

i have gone fishing like four times in the last 2 weeks and havent managed any fish, i've tried using about everything in the tackle box but still no fish. dont know why but the river seems to have less action now that its warming up

Re: Pike

Author: JB
Forum: Other Rivers/Tributaries
Date: 2010-03-10

I was thinking about hitting the river myself but I'm also a bit concerned about the water levels what with ice melt and rain. We shall see. Thanks for the info.

Re: Diversey Harbor ice\water conditions?

Author: jnapodano
Forum: Lake Michigan
Date: 2010-03-10

Was at both today. Diversey you still can't launch out of unless you have an icebreaker ship. Burnham is about 2 miles south and it's almost completely free of ice, you'd have no problem launching there now. If you're coming from schaumburg I'd think that'd be easier than 95th. Didn't see anyone at the pipe for salmon yet though? Belmont still is iced over on the north half but the south half(including the bay near the mouth) is completely ice free. Guys are salmon fishing there already for about a week or more.

Walleye seeker the guys you see fishing at navy pier are going for perch.

Re: Ice Out Predictions

Author: FishinMatt
Forum: General Fishing Questions and Information
Date: 2010-03-10

Checked out 3 ponds on the way home today. 2 were ice free on the entire south and west shores. The other one which was bigger only had a few small shoreline spots open. I think most small water around here will be open by the weekend.

Re: Kish report 3-6-10

Author: scumfrog
Forum: Other Rivers/Tributaries
Date: 2010-03-10

You've had your kayak in the water already? Man, I'm a wuss. Nice fish and nice pictures too.

Re: Kish report 3-6-10

Author: lagoonguy
Forum: Other Rivers/Tributaries
Date: 2010-03-10

Congrats Ben! Good job getting those pike!

Re: Ice?

Author: Cole Water
Forum: Independence Grove
Date: 2010-03-10

Enough.

As nice as this melt was today, we still have a little time on the Northern Illinois lakes for complete ice-out.
The corporate ponds are still iced over.

thee river, as of late

Author: Brandon
Forum: Chicago River
Date: 2010-03-10

anyone been fishing the river?, having any luck? I've been out with Scumfrog probably at 8-10 times through the winter. crappie/gill bite pretty steady throughout until 2 or 3 weeks ago when everything has just been dead. On saturday I did manage 3 dink bass. I took that as some sort of moral victory at least but hoping things get shakin there soon. anyone got any stories

Re: Ice Out Predictions

Author: coyote
Forum: General Fishing Questions and Information
Date: 2010-03-10

As good as the melt has been last few days . pool in backyard still has a good 9 inches as of this afternoon.

Re: My Season Opener

Author: Brandon
Forum: Fox River
Date: 2010-03-10

those are some nice looking fish. must have been fun.

skunk report

Author: BrianZ
Forum: Fox River
Date: 2010-03-10

late report from last saturday 3/6/10.
my first time ever fishing the Fox. started at elgin and worked north, threw jigs, spinners, some shallow cranks, had one hit on a 1/16th jig +twister tail. saw a guy get 4 small walleye on a white twister.
fished from 1pm until dark and stopped here and there until i finished up near algonquin. i liked a lot of what i saw and am looking forward to learning and exploring more.

Re: wwd 3/7

Author: Brandon
Forum: Busse Lake
Date: 2010-03-10

nice job out there guys!

Re: My Season Opener

Author: Fishthoughts
Forum: Fox River
Date: 2010-03-10

Very nice report.

Re: Diversey Harbor ice\water conditions?

Author: walleye seeker
Forum: Lake Michigan
Date: 2010-03-10

what do the people fish for at Navy pier?

Re: Kish report 3-6-10

Author: walleye seeker
Forum: Other Rivers/Tributaries
Date: 2010-03-10

nice job, good 2 see u got out

Ice?

Author: muskiehunter94
Forum: Independence Grove
Date: 2010-03-10

How much ice would you say there is at I.G now?

Re: Kish report 3-6-10

Author: RamblingBen
Forum: Other Rivers/Tributaries
Date: 2010-03-10

Always a good time paddling the yak! I agree great looking river esp. like the concrete chunk rock.

The fish will be there the next time Erik.

Yea it can be a picky river sometimes. For what it's worth hit me up next time you guys go and I can give some advise. I plan on fishing the Kish and the Fox a lot this year and I'm hoping to find some good patterns.

Re: Best product for sealing a leaky aluminum boat???

Author: twoglasseyes
Forum: The Tackle Box
Date: 2010-03-10

Where does it leak?

I have had great luck giving the rivets along a leaky seam a couple taps while holding a block of steel against the other side. (Sometimes a two man job.) I could be more specific if you like.

If its a little tear (1-2" maybe) caused by a bump, or a wear spot away from a seam, I would use JB weld. I fixed a little boat with it many years ago and it held fine. Actually better than fine, like a rock. And you can grind and shape JB Weld as if it were steel, once it dries. I have used it for other things besides boats, and it always amazes me.

If its a bigger tear or a hole, you can get a piece of aluminum from Home Depot or Menards, cut it to desired size, and rivet it over the damaged area. They sell many shapes and sizes, in a variety of gauges, and at a decent price. Use caulk to seal in between the patch and the original surface of the boat. I could be more specific if you want to try this method.

A shady method I have used, while out somewheres that I didn't have tools, is to cut the top and bottom off an aluminum can and cut it open so its a rectangular piece of aluminum, cover one side with liquid nails, and slap it over the leak. I don't recommend this for anything more than temporary fix.

I have pics of all of these types of repairs, and will be happy to find them if you're interested.