2 times I’ve done the same thing,hooks and lures all over.Much more careful now

While deer hunting last part of Dec. years ago.Dogs barking 200 to 250 yards away didn’t seem to be moving.not seeing deer got down to check out barking.Had a bobcat up a tree.Sat and watched him for a while.he would pace on a branch and keep an eye on me,then lay for a few min.on the branch.Have seen them in Nebraska but never this close in central Illinois.Cool.

At least 15years ago deer hunting heard dogs barking in woods 200 yds.away.not seeing a deer got down to check the dogs.They had a bobcat up on a tree branch.Not having a camera(or cellphone)I chased dogs away sat down and watched him for 20min.Have seen them in Nebraska but never this close in Central Illinois.thought it was pretty cool!

I have really enjoyed the forum.one great way to take my mind off this crazy world we live in.The other is to go fishing every chance I get! Have really learned a lot from all of you guys.THANKS!

Sorry.lilacs usually 2nd week in May here in central Illinois!

Also 59 years ago went several years when lilacs were blooming in central Illinois and did really well.Let the forum know how you do.

I graduated high school in 1968.even in the 60s I don’t remember anything like this!

Fishing central Illinois.Sportsman club finally open!7 small bass but fun to catch,purple/green pumpkin plastic worms.great weather today.Chinese virus stay at home sucks!

Some success w ploppers.troule is they’ve closed my strip mine pits here in cent4al I’ll. Can’t even go fishing,coved 19 really sucks.

I received 2 Mitchell 300s from my dad on my 16th birthday.I turn 70 in July. I have caught bluegill to northern pike and salmon and love these reels.since then I have purchased several at garage and estate sales.also the 308 ultra lite.ha$ other reels but my go to spin reels are the 300s.keep our kids fishing and hunting,