Norm M Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 Howdy All, Norm Minas from Bourbonnais Illinois[near Kankakee], also known as Creekyknees on River Smallies and a couple other forums. I'm with the Kankakee River Basin Commission, Kankakee River Roundtable, Illinois Smallmouth Alliance[past Conservation Director],volunteer for the IDNR at the Kankakee River State Park, River Watch stream monitor volunteer, Illinois Master Naturalist,took Project W.E.T.{Water Education for Teachers] training and do some outdoors related writing. I fish about 250 days a year or so and plan to kick that up to 350 days a year when I retire. Obviously to fish that much you have to fish in winter, I've been fishing for winter smallmouth for about 15 years now. I also carry garbage bags in my car and plastic grocery bags in my pocket to pick up after the slobs. I'm a career railroader, married with 3 kids. Currently 1 dog and 1 cat although that may increase again. what a long strange trip it's been , put a dip in your hip, a glide in your stride and come on to the mother ship , the learning never ends
eric1978 Posted February 28, 2010 Posted February 28, 2010 Sounds like we can learn a lot from you. Glad to have ya around! What rivers do you fish most?
Gary Lange Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 Eric, My good friend Norm mostly fishes the Kankakee River which is very close to his home. I have fished numerous times with him and finer fisherman and a finer person would be hard to find. Respect your Environment and others right to use it!
timinmo Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 Welcome Norm I have admired your posts on Riversmallies for quite a while. Enjoy your dedication. Although I have never been much of a winter fisherman, people like you have enticed me out several times this winter. The jury is in and I suck. Can't wait till warm weather. In the mean time I enjoy your posts and hope to increase my winter fishing knowledge and success. Tim
Norm M Posted March 3, 2010 Author Posted March 3, 2010 Thank you all. As Gary said, I primarily fish the Kankakee River up in Illinois. I get to other streams but when you live minutes away from the best smallie river in the state, it's hard not to fish near home. If Gary and I fish together weird things happen weather wise. the chance of a tornadic blizzard is not beyond the realm of possibility. I will give fair warning if that is going to occur so you can get the kids and women to a place of safety, New Mexico might be far enough. what a long strange trip it's been , put a dip in your hip, a glide in your stride and come on to the mother ship , the learning never ends
exiledguide Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 Welcome Norm now I can tell my wife that at least I'm not as bad as Norm
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