Wow! What a turnout! It was really a thrill to visit with the folks who came out on Saturday to Fishing College hosted by The Daily Journal.
Attendance was amazing and all of the seminars were packed throughout the day.
Now the challenge is to keep the conversation going. That’s what we can offer to your right here on The Outdoor Journal blog.
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A new “fish ladder” went into operation on Thursday at Yorkville that allows fish to freely move past the dam along 41 miles of the Fox River.
The structure is part of safety improvements at the Glen D. Palmer dam at Yorkville in Kendall County. The ladder is formed by a concrete chute with aluminum baffles that allow fish to burst up the four “steps” of the fish ladder. At each step the baffles dissipates the force of the river’s current and allows fish to rest before continuing on up the ladder.
The Denil fishway is the first of its kind in Illinois according to Illinois Department of Natural Resources spokesman Chris McCloud. It allows fish “to move between the tail water below the Yorkville dam and the upstream pool while leaving the elevated pool intact.
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Sportsmen are calling for the state to continue the put-and-take pheasant hunts on state-owned land even if it means increasing permit fees for the opportunity.
The Daily Journal’s Jon Krenek reports how the controversy has spilled over into a recent budget hearing at Kankakee. His story, in part, appears below. The full story will appear on Friday in the Outdoors section, page D1 of The Daily Journal.
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Among the cost-cutting measures in the proposed budget is a plan to end controlled pheasant hunts statewide including at places such as Kankakee River State Park and the DesPlaines and Iroquois County conservation areas.
Hunters may want to attend town hall meetings on the budget set for 6 p.m. Thursday night at Joliet and at the same time on Monday at Kankakee Community College. Thursday’s budget meeting will be at Joliet Township High School’s west campus, 401 N. Larkin Ave. Monday night the meeting at KCC will be at the Auditorium at the River Road campus.
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Get ready for a day of fun and learning at the March 29 Fishing College at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds.
The event is presented by The Daily Journal and the Northern Illinois Anglers Association.
Doors open at 8 a.m. Admission is free and there is guaranteed to be something for everyone. There will be commercial and educational exhibits, and Angler and Interactive zones for some hands-on fishing tips and techniques.
Among the many attractions is a giant aquarium of Kankakee River fish and the $60,000 Bling My Boat owned by Chris McGovern of Kankakee. If you didn’t have a chance to see Kevin and Chris McGovern prize winning boat at the Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show in January make sure to see it at the 2008 Fishing College.
Learn from some of the area’s best fishermen in the Angler Zone. NIAA will speak about the 25th Anniversary of the Kankakee River Fishing Derby. Other presenters include Geno Alteiry on “Crucial depths to fish at the Cooling Lakes;” Sgt. Mike Bronson on “Fishing Rules & Regulations;” and local fishing guide Matt Mullady will eliminate the guesswork through proper instruction for catching multiple river species.
At the Interactive Zone certified fly fishing instructor Donna Smith will present a ladies-only program followed by Mike Clifford speaking on the “History and Heritage of the Kankakee River.” In the afternoon there will be a beginner series that is great for children. Members of the NIAA and local fisherman Ken Munjoy of The Daily Journal will cover the “Basics of Fishing,” “Casting for Beginners” and “Common Fishes of Illinois.”
Get your boat ready for the fishing season with tips from L&G Marine. The guys from L&G Marine will be going over some of the things you need to do to prepare your boat and trailer for this year’s fishing season.
Test your skills in the L&G Marine Children’s Casting Contest and Blaine’s Farm & Fleet Adult Casting Contest.
If you enjoy fishing you don’t want to miss this event! Click HERE For more information.
