Fox River Connectivity & Habitat Study – Dam Removals
Somebody other than me should go to these Fox River dam removal meetings. Or if you know groups or people interested, pass this info on to them. I did all…
Fox River Scum
After a few weeks of going through a lack of interest in fishing the Fox River, I didn't think I'd wind up spending three hours chasing down the source of…
Farnsworth House
In April of 2001, when the state of Illinois was considering the purchase of the Farnsworth House and the 62 acres of land it sits on along the Fox River,…
Filamentous Algae is back with a Vengeance
The filamentous algae is back with a vengeance starting at the Montgomery crap plant on the Fox River. In October of 2012 I put up a long post called Consider…
Your Membership has Expired
Your Membership has Expired Did you get my message? It's time to renew your TU membership. With your support, TU will continue working tirelessly to protect, reconnect, restore and sustain…
Blackberry Creek Dam Removal Update, Wrap it Up
To play catch up, you can read the past progress reports here. ____________ As far as I'm concerned, the removal of the 175 year old, nearly 8 foot tall dam…
Blackberry Creek Dam Removal Update, Successful Spawn
To play catch up, you can read the past progress reports here. ____________ For whatever reason, fish of all species like to migrate up creeks in the spring looking for…
Blackberry Creek Dam Removal Update, Fishing Test 4-5-6
To play catch up, you can read the past progress reports here. ____________ I seem to have a problem remaining consistent in finishing what I start. It's been a week…
The Real Blackberry Creek
The real Blackberry Creek and why I like to wander it. Actually, most of the creeks around here that I fish look a lot like this, which is why I…