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Guided Ice Fishing In Central Illinois

November 19, 2009
Here is the new guided ice fishing information for Herman Brothers Pond Management for this winter! If we can get some good ice, this will be the very best ice fishing season on record. We spent all spring and summer creating perfect ice fishing structures and manipulating our fish populations. I have not been more excited about an ice fishing season- The prospects are very good!

We offer Fully Guided Fishing Trips on several of our intensively managed exclusive fishing lakes. These lakes are spread across Fulton, Tazewell, Knox, and Peoria counties and are home to some of the very best fish in the midwest! Some of our lakes we have completely set up and managed for the sole purpose of ice fishing. The only fishing pressure they will ever have is for just a few weeks during the winter! We have so many different lakes and ponds to ice fish and so many different species of fish to target, that we can always find a lake with hot action!

Once the lakes freeze solid we spend just about every day of the hard water season out on the Ice! We offer a variety of different Ice Fishing Packages, and for all of them we provide the necessary bait, tackle, equipment, vexilars, fish cleaning, packaging and photos! We provide an ice fishing experience that cannot be equaled anywhere: scenic ice fishing locations, trophy fish, and top of the line equipment and electronics. On top of all this we focus on teaching our clients how to become better fisherman and good stewards of the land.


Private Introduction to Ice Fishing Trip- This is our most favorite 4 hour ice fishing trip! We have several intensively managed fishing lakes that are perfect for this family trip. We provide everything and enjoy teaching you and your family the basics of ice fishing and always catch a ton of fish! We will only schedule this trip on a nice day. Cost is $75 per adult and $50 per child.


Private Ice Fishing Lesson on Your Own Lake or Pond- If you would like to learn how and where to catch fish through the ice on your own body of water, this is the trip for you! We can help you identify good ice fishing spots, teach you proper ice fishing techniques, and also show you how to read a vexilar and even clean the fish! We regularly teach folks how to fish their ponds and not only do we provide all the necessary bait and gear for the trip, but we can also help outfit you with your own set of everything as well. Cost for this trip is $250 and the amount of people you bring along does not matter.


Corporate and Custom Ice Fishing Trips- We have several large trophy fishing lakes that are intensively managed for certain species of fish and considered some of the very best fishing lakes in the United States! Trophy Rainbow Trout, Jumbo Yellow Perch, Monster Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskie, Walleye, and Catfish fishing is all WORLD CLASS! Custom Ice Fishing Trips start at $75 per person, and a Fresh Fish Fry on the Ice starts at $150.



Here is a big bluegill video recap of some of our ice fishing trips from last year:


This is a fun video of ice fishing for trout at some of our lakes:
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Tragic Accident, We are gonna miss Gabriel!

October 21, 2009
Early Sunday morning I got a call from my mother that there had been a bad accident in Haiti. My Aunt and Uncle and their 5 youngest children are missionaries over there. My Uncle Tim, 16 year old cousin Sara, and 5 year old Gabriel were in a horrible accident on their way to church. Tim has some head injuries, broken arm, and multiple open wounds, Sara's knee was torn open and her neck cut pretty bad, and Gabriel was thrown from the vehicle and died at the accident with head and lung injuries. The other driver just never saw them and he unfortunately fled the scene, even leaving his passenger behind.

Tim and Sara have along recovery ahead of them, but their bodies will be fine. The loss of Gabriel however, words cant even describe. 11 years ago Tim and Joan lost their first son Joshua to a tragic drowning accident while they were missionaries in Tennessee. I just try not to think about how unbelievably hard this would be to handle. Tim and Joan are very strong though. This definitely isnt easy, but they have plans of finishing their work in Haiti and just fully trust that God has a plan for even a tragedy such as this. It has been a long week for all of us, but we have tons of friends and family that have come together and are praying for and supporting Joan, Tim and their 5 daughters.

As I was looking at Gabriels little body today in the casket, Joan came up and as we hugged all she could say was "he was my little fishin buddy" And he was. At that moment I couldnt think of anything to say, the embrace and look of afirmation was all I could do, and really all that was needed. I dont know what this winter will bring or when they will be able to go back to Haiti, but I will definitely be headed there to help them out at some point.

Tragedies and death just dont seem to happen all that often in my little portion of the world, really the only funerals I have even been to is my grandfather a few years ago and Joshua's 11 years ago.


Gabriel Joel Reinhard, 5, of Peoria died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 in Les Cayes, Haiti where his parents and family were involved with missionary work.
Gabriel was born March 12, 2004 in Pekin, IL, the son of Timothy and Joan Meister Reinhard.
Surviving are his parents; and five sisters, Kristin (Rodney)Menold of Peoria and Sarah, Bethany, Hannah, and Faith, all at home. Also surviving are his maternal grandmother; Rhoda Meister of Hanna City; his paternal grandparents, Dan (Delores)Reinhard of Remington, IN.; 17 aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by one brother; Joshua; and his maternal grandfather; Paul Meister:
Gabriel attended the Sheridan Road Apostolic Christian Church in Peoria. Gabriel loved being in Haiti with his family and enjoyed catching crabs on the beach and frogs and loved to go fishing. Gabriel was such a joy to our family. We thank God that he was a gift to us and that we had the chance to love and raise our son and brother:
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4p.m. and 6 to 9p.m. Thursday at the Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall at 7329 W. Route 150 in Edwards, IL. Services will be held at 10:00a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian World Relief Haiti, restricted in Gabriel's name.
To send condolences to the family online, go to www.EndsleyFuneralHome.com.
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4br Home, Indoor Gym, Pond, and 5 acres!

July 22, 2009







Outstanding 4bd/3ba Home, Indoor Gym and Pond on 5 acres!

ListingID 22149267

















$595,000

Willing to negotiate


9621 State Rt 91 (map)
Peoria, IL 61615

4 beds, 3 baths
Single Family


Contact the Owner

Greg Herman

309-303-2242

Also try 309-243-5610

Or E-mail the Owner







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Open House
Sunday, August 16, 2009

2:00PM to 4:00PM

More Information





About this Property





Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Floors: 2.0

Square Footage: 3285





Year Built: 1988

School District: Dunlap

Garage Size: 2.0

Lot Size: 5 Acre(s)




Amenities:

Fireplace, Central AC, Carpeted Floors, Wood Floors, Appliances Included, Patio/Balcony, Basement, Bonus/Great Room, Central Heating, Deck/Porch, Garage, Jetted Bathtub, Lakefront, Office/Den, Active Adult, Tile Floors, View






  • This estate is located in Peoria County on Rt 91 just down the road from the Shoppes at Grand Prairie, the new medical buildings, hospital, and the new Grace Presbyterian Church! Hoerr's Apple Blossom Farm Orchard borders the entry lane on the North side! The Home was constructed by Noah Herman Sons builders in 1988. A new roof and hybrid heating/cooling system were installed in 2007, and a brand new $100,000 very large kitchen with granite countertops and tile floor was remodeled in 2008! All of the bedrooms are upstairs and the Master Retreat features a fireplace, balcony, and jetted bathtub.




  • The "Barn" was constructed in 1995 and features a 2600 sq/ft indoor gymnasium with full court basketball and volleyball. Also boasts an 1100 sq/ft banquet area with full kitchen and a 1000 sq/ft 3 stall garage! The House and Barn sits on 5 acres of land with over 300 feet of waterfront frontage, private beach, and a large deck/dock on a shared 3 acre pond. The pond is shared with the 3 other homes in the "subdivision". No other houses can be built in this subdivision!



  • The pond is professionally managed and maintained by Herman Brothers Pond Management. It is fully stocked with Trophy Yellow Perch, Crappie, Hybrid Bluegill, Catfish, Bass, Walleye, and even Tiger Muskie. Large Rainbow Trout will be stocked this fall for ice fishing!



  • The sellers of this property are now empty nesters and very motivated to sell the property to a family who will appreciate and utilize all of the amenities and activities this estate has to offer. Although the sellers are willing to negotiate, the property is priced to sell very quickly and at list price will not be on the market very long. Our Open House is scheduled for Sunday, August 16th from 2-4pm. House is available to move in immediately following the Open House.





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Contact the Owner











Greg Herman

309-303-2242

Also try 309-243-5610

Or E-mail the Owner










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