New Public Land
Originally published on kengortowski.com on February 25, 2019. ________________________ When I hear the phrase New Public Land, my eyebrows arch and my eyes bug out a bit. If I already…
Sunset in the Neighborhood
Sunset in the neighborhood. You take what you can get. Or, you take what you got. I live a short block from some busy railroad tracks. Tiki the Bitch Queen…
Last Weeks Fishing Report
Last weeks fishing report that Dale Bowman of the Chicago Sun Times didn't include in his weekly summary. I kind of liked it even though I didn't get out fishing…
Sun Rise Moon Set
Saturday, October 19th, 7:05 AM. Off to the east the clouds were low and gray. To the west, not a cloud in the sky. Even in the low morning light…
This Trend has to Stop
Twice in barely a week while out fishing for smallies, I've caught carp. This trend has to stop. I don't mind foul hooking one now and then. I can usually…
Church of the Holy Fish
Church of the Holy Fish. Services every Sunday on flowing water somewhere. This is also why I prefer fishing Fox River creeks. You don't get this out on the river.…
My Favorite Kind of Sign to See
I think this is my favorite kind of sign to see. Especially if the sign happens to sit on a narrow two lane road directly in front of a bridge.…
Blackberry Creek Dam Removal Update
To play catch up, you can read the past progress reports here. ____________ Well, there really isn't one. As far as I can tell, nothing has been done for months.…
I Love You Dave
I had the opportunity to tell you that on the phone last week when we talked. That would make you, my dad, my uncle, my brother and Bob Long, Jr.…