Any carp fisherman here?

LOL... I hear ya Dave. Did the same thing! Countless days exploring the Desplains river where I grew up in Maywood with my buddies. Also spent many days and nights along the Salt Creek. Cobbled together all sorts of "rigs". And who didn't have that trusty old black plastic Zebco!? Love it!

I tell, just siting here thinking about it has me grinning. Some of the best times ever.

Thanks for the memories!
Pat