Sorry I've been out of the loop for the past week and a half. I had to go down to Chicago as my dads health was failing and subsequently passed away. Was very gratified to get many well wishes from my fishing friends. Unfortunately I didn't have a computer to access and frankly was too darn busy for that anyhow.

So, now it's back to "normal" life and back on the water. As soon as I get a handle on what's happening in my neck of the woods I'll get a good report out. Hope everyone is enjoying these summer days and getting some quality fishing time in. Life's too short to spend time worrying about every little detail and getting yourself nuts about trivial matters. It's people that count and I'm very fortunate to have a ton of good people in my life. Hope to see all of you "on the water".