MarkH024

That's what I do too. I have way too much $$$ in my stuff to risk it.

I use the same trailers year round. Usually a Rage craw or alike. Buy a license. They can confiscate your gear if caught fishing without one. For me, that would not be a good day. IL annual license is only $16.

Welcome Beardown. I work in Naperville Ice out- Jigs or very slow moving swimbaits. Pre-Spawn - Spawn - Bluegill baits (Hardgills, Hollowbelly Swimbatis, Swim jigs, Fluke)

I tooled around on Saturday casting a shine glide. The water in my pond was about 9" lower than what I'm used to and it looked like chocolate milk. Not sniff or whiff at what I was throwing. felt good to shake the rust off though.

My tension spool spring and knob on my Ci4 has always been overly complicated to get set back in correctly ever snce i bought it. I love the reel but that's one thing that erks me. Still one of my favorite reels I own.

Looks fantastic. I have mine underway as well. Thats what northern winters will do to you. Not as complete or nice as yours. Planning to get an airbrush kit and start doing some painting when funds are available. I have to get an outlet in the ceilng for my shop light yet. My rods are all on a rack in same room just not pictured. Its coming along nicely. My little man cave and my boys love to be in there.

Two big sections unlocked and plagued by geese now. The middle still is frozen but if its 60 today it should dethaw. Tomorrow I might just need to get out there.

The one outside of my house has holes opening up already. Whether it goes wide open or not I'm unsure. I doubt it. Its about 6acres for reference

Welcome. Im anxiously awaiting ice out as well. Today should unlock some smaller ponds around here.

No digital images can be submitted right? Need to have an actual photo print out to go with the certification form?

I have the luxury of a nice sized pond out my front door. I just moved out this way in September last year and the little bit of fishing I got in through November I landed some good fish. This year I'll venture out a little more to other locations.

Right next door in Sugar Grove. Welcome to BR

When they have a belly ache so they can take a dump.

Welcome aboard.

Wish you the best from a father of identical twin boys! You're in for a treat!

The only album Metallica completely bombed and probably regret releasing was St. Anger. That album sounded like Animal from the muppets took over Lars with only a snare drum. Everything Black and before was legendary. After that it was a little bumpy but still patinum stuff. I've seen thm once and I regret not going more when i was younger.

Ivan Moody - Five Finger Death Punch Phil Anselmo & Corey Taylor were already noted. Chad Gray from Hellyeah/Mudvayne too

Have fun. Eagle Lake is incredible and better every time I go. When I die I want whatever science doesn't use to be put in that lake. Absolutely love that place.

I just put these on my Dobyns 806 since I'm not very fond of EVA grips. I got my stuff from California to Chicago in 2 days. Its a much better feel in my hands and stupid easy to install. Plus I have enough to do probably 3 more rods. http://www.ebay.com/itm/301088191362?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=600204467326&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That's all I do now. Main reason I didn't bother venturing up to Schaumburg because they don't have the deals they used to. Plus, all new and upcoming stuff is introduced via social media/web so its not really like you're going to see something new. Enjoy your dills.

The real question is...what did you buy?

3. One for me and one for each kid. All the bells and whistles please. Oh and get something for yourself. Something reaaaaal nice...

Buy me something nice

Could not find Eagle Rare by me. Got a bottle of Speyburn Brandon Orach Single Malt really cheap...not sure i dig this one. Should have just spent a few more bucks for the 10 or 12 year.