Let me introduce myself

  • VANT
    Stockton, IL
    Posts: 5
    March 6, 2005 at 8:03 pm #1329495

    My name is Barney Vanderheyden. I live in Stockton, IL. About 7 years ago, I decided there was more to life than working. So, I started fishing. Hadn’t fished for probably 20 years. I really enjoy fishing for walleye. I go to Canada as much as possible, but now have my own boat, and I want to start taking advantage of the fishery at the Mississippi River. I haven’t fished there since I was a kid. A buddy of mine turned me on to this site and I find it very helpful. Just looking forward to learning more about the river. If any of you find yourself looking for a partner for the day, let me know. I would appreciate it. Thank you all for your advice & techniques on fishing the river. VANT

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    March 6, 2005 at 8:10 pm #347475

    Welcome there VANT !!!

    if you run into any questions here on the site I’b be glad to help you out !!

    You will find this bunch a humans very enjoyable to interact with

    and Oh by the way..If it’s plastics your looking to fish with and some of the best plastics jigs , check out my store at http://www.bfishntackle.com

    Have Fun !!

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    March 6, 2005 at 8:44 pm #347482

    Welcome to IDA Vant. You will enjoy the site. The information you will recieve here is second to none

    dandrews
    Jesup, Iowa
    Posts: 158
    March 6, 2005 at 8:52 pm #347484

    Welcome Barney!!
    With the help of this website, BFISHN plastics, and time, you will definitely learn and have success.
    Good luck and welcome aboard!
    D. Andrews

    evileye
    Milan Il
    Posts: 407
    March 6, 2005 at 8:58 pm #347485

    Welcome to the site,

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59996
    March 6, 2005 at 10:47 pm #347504

    HI! Vant! Welcome!

    Keep an eye on the calendar for the Get ToGether in June/July at Redwing… great time to get to meet all the nuts on this site…an me too.

    Looking forward to hearing your experiences from down that way!

    pool13_jeff
    NW, IL
    Posts: 884
    March 6, 2005 at 11:15 pm #347506

    Welcome VANT!! By my handle, you might just be able to guess where I spend a lot of my time fishing. I grew up just about 12 miles west of you there on HWY 20. I’ve fished the river for almost 40 years, but I haven’t targeted walleyes. Sometimes, I wonder if I’m afraid of their teeth!!

    If you have any questions, give me a shout. I look forward to seeing your reports from our beloved Pool 13!!

    Jeff Reifsteck

    tony_apisa
    E. Moline Illinois along the Rock River
    Posts: 1180
    March 7, 2005 at 12:03 am #347515

    Weclome Vant! If you have any questions at all, this site is the One to ask them at.

    B.C.
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 1111
    March 7, 2005 at 12:30 am #347522

    Welcome VANT!!!

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    March 7, 2005 at 12:57 am #347526

    Welcome. Great to have you with us. Please feel free to share and post all you want.
    Thanks, Bill

    shew
    East Bethel, Minnesota
    Posts: 696
    March 7, 2005 at 1:39 am #347539

    Welcome Vant. You will love it here

    JCK
    nora springs ia floyd
    Posts: 518
    March 7, 2005 at 2:14 am #347549

    Welcome

    Arzie
    East Bethel, Minnesota
    Posts: 426
    March 7, 2005 at 2:37 am #347558

    Welcome to the Family Vant!!!

    kornking
    Mount Vernon, Iowa
    Posts: 396
    March 7, 2005 at 4:00 am #347597

    Welcome, Vant!

    They’re not kidding. For a guy wanting to learn the ropes in this part of the upper Midwest, this is the real deal.

    Regards,

    Joe

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    March 7, 2005 at 7:49 am #347625

    Welcome Vant.
    Jack…

    fishman1
    Dubuque, Iowa
    Posts: 1030
    March 7, 2005 at 3:49 pm #347680

    Vant,

    Welcome to IDA. There is a ton of information on this site. All you need to do is ask. We may cross paths in the future if you plan on fishing the Dubuque area.

    Eyehunter

    john-tucker
    Northwest Illinois
    Posts: 1251
    March 7, 2005 at 8:27 pm #347775

    Welcome VANT! This is the place to be! I fish pool 14 mostly, some on 13 and 16. Learned more here in the last few years than in 30 years of fishing on my own! Maybe we can get out some time this year. Walleyes are what I chase as well.
    Do we know the person who pointed you in our direction?

    VANT
    Stockton, IL
    Posts: 5
    March 8, 2005 at 4:59 pm #348086

    Hey guys, thanks for the warm welcome. I am already finding this site very addicting.

    bigjigger2002
    Pearlcity , Illinois
    Posts: 471
    March 8, 2005 at 9:32 pm #348187

    Greetings VANT, I fish on 12-13-14 I love to fish for walleyes but I also like to hook into a slabber once in awhile.Probably see you on the water sometime, Rick,

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