Trifecta

Took out the ol' kayak for a spin. Got blown around and tied off on a fallen branch. Caught badss, bream and crappie. Lots of undersized crappie. All on the Crazy Charlie. I tied it with silver chenille for the body and mallard flank for the wing.

Had a long day running around . . . will post later.

Stinkin' fuel

Waiting for temps to level off before heading out. Water temps still unstable. After all, I just want to maximize $4 gas. I bought a travel container for soap as a new fly box for .50 cents.

Due to high gas prices, I have decided to hit a couple of local ponds on the kayak. I will try my best to learn them - who cares if bass may be scarce.

Besides, I am having too much fun with my new toy phone. Me and the pops may hit the Kings or Illinois for a float trip.

2 groups assisting clean up and maintenance of Illinois River

Oklahoma - http://www.illinoisriver.org/default.aspx

Arkansas - http://www.irwp.org/projects.html

Illinois River Watershed given some protection.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- After nearly six hours of debate, the Fayetteville City Council passed the stream side protection ordinance late Tuesday night.
The measure would create a 50 foot protection zone near streams, and property owners would have to keep things like feed lots, swimming pools and parking lots away from streams. City leaders have said the ordinance would prevent harmful runoff and erosion.
Many property owners said the law oversteps the city's bounds.
The ordinance passed with a vote of 7 to 1. Alderman Bobby Ferrell cast the only vote against the ordinance.

Troubled Waters: The Illinois River