In an effort to make up for the bust of a fishing trip to Minnesota, the Outdoor Gods blessed myself, Kevin and Josh. While it is something that will be nearly impossible for my loving wife to truly appreciate, you outdoors nuts out there will definitely have a deep respect for this accomplishment. On May 17th, Josh decided to guide Kevin and I on some property he has access to in the Cedar Falls area. In the late morning, we found ourselves along a untilled corn field with timber and two adjacent sides...

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Yeah, it only took three years but I finally bagged an elusive Iowa turkey! I could exhaust myself re-telling the story so please get the details from here! See a picture here.

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Well, you know me...Mr Analytical. That's OK, it has it's advantages. With the Vermillion fishing trip looming in a few weeks, I am frantically trying to gather as much information so we can put together a game plan for the trip. This article will house the results of any information I dig up and the 3 other participants (you girls know who you are) can add any information you get here.

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I have prophecized on what would follow now that a boys-only fishing trip was set. Miller, Schoville, Kevin and myself will be raising hell with the fish in Lake Vermillion in a few short weeks. First we must start planning and planning we did.

It is my pleasure to share this first tidbit of planning sent by Kevin:

Fellas, I have reserved a room at the Fortune Bay Hotel for May 9-12 (4 nights). It is seven miles from Vermillion, which is as close as we could get. The room has two double beds, that's right only two beds,...

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