Scott Ferguson Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 I found a cabin for rent on the Menominee River about 1 hour North of Green Bay Wisconsin. That would be the home base for anglers to fish various sections of the Menominee River, by float trips, wading or guided trips by Tight Lines or Mike Mladenik. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is on a 4 acre lot, with approximately 320 feet of river frontage. It is private, and is situated on a corner of the river so it seems like it wraps around the property. The house itself is comfortable, with a wood burning fireplace, a kitchen with a breakfast bar sitting area, two bedrooms downstairs (one bedroom has a full and twin size bed, the other has two twin size beds), and a spiral staircase that takes you up to a large upstairs bedroom that has a queen and full size bed with a screened in porch to sit and enjoy the morning coffee. The downstairs bathroom has a shower, and the upstairs bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub. Just off the kitchen there is a deck with a charcoal grill. The kitchen contains pans, dishes, glasses and cups, silverware, and small appliances you would expect in a rental. There is a dishwasher, and a stacked washer and dryer to wash clothes if needed. There is also a firepit and Gazebo by the river. I've rented the cabin for 2 weeks and guys could come and stay for a couple of days or the whole week. The price per night per person would run $25-$40 depending on if we fill every bed, every night or not. In addition to fishing the Menominee, there is also the Peshtigo River nearby, white water rafting, and hiking. I have not yet personally checked out the cabin itself but I think this could be fun and become an annual event. If there was enough interest, we could expand it by as many days as needed. I've checked it out and because the house is on 4 acres, there is room if someone wanted to camp or bring a camper/motorhome. Check out the links below. Post here if this is something you might be interested in. I'd like to plan it for around August or September 2016. Reservations would require a non-refundable payment unless the whole trip is cancelled as the cabin has to be paid for in advance. http://tinkers-dam.com http://www.vrbo.com/612837 http://www.mikemladenik.com http://tightlinesflyshop.com/wisconsin-fly-fishing-guide-trips/ Quote
jude Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 I'd be interested in a trip like that. Quote
Frank Briggs Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 You can put me on the list also. I would do the whole week the house looks great and that is a great area to fish! Quote
WILLIAM C. Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 You know I'm in, I'll give you a $100 right now to hold my spot. My first choice would be August but it's not a deal breaker. That cabin is just a stones throw from where I got my first Menominee 20inch smallie. Float or wade I don't care. Quote
Scott Ferguson Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Posted August 30, 2015 Ok Bill. I'll start taking deposits when we pick the week. How about August 20th to 27th? How many days should I put you down for? Which days are not important yet but how many would help. Jude, how long would you plan on staying? Frank says he's in for the week, and I'll be staying a week. As of right now, almost the entire month of August is open so we can take as much time as we need. I did contact the owner and some camping would be allowed but too many trying to use 2 bathrooms and the amount of garbage generated could be a concern. Quote
WILLIAM C. Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 Right now put me down for 4 days, I'm sure Dick will chime in when he hears about this. Quote
Tom L Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 Scott - put me down for 3 days, if that's is ok. Never fish this river. Have heard so much about it. This would be a good time to learn from the veterans. Quote
Scott Ferguson Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Posted August 30, 2015 OK Tom and Ron. Looks like we've got one week over half filled already! Quote
Scott Ferguson Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Posted August 30, 2015 I'm going to leave the post up for at least a week to give everyone a chance to see it. At that point, I'll reserve the time and send in a deposit. I'll then ask everybody to make a deposit equal to 1/2 their expected bill. Right now, it looks like $25 per day. I'll post a schedule so we can fill in the spaces as I receive deposits to see what days we have filled in. The first deposits, get first choice on which days they get. (6 persons per day). If we continue to get responses like we've gotten so far, I will reserve two weeks for even more flexibility. It's way early yet but I plan on fishing with Mike Mladenik at least one day and I'd like to find out if anybody else would use him or Tight Lines so we can reserve dates with them as well. Quote
Scott Ferguson Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Posted August 31, 2015 OK, to fill out the first week, I've got 2, 3 day openings and one full week left before I start a second week. Quote
Kev-mo Posted August 31, 2015 Report Posted August 31, 2015 Sounds pretty sweet! Interested but can't commit that far ahead for 2016 due a lot of other obligations already. Please let me know if there are any openings when it gets closer. Hopefully this will happen again in 2017 as I'll have plenty of free time then and will be able to commit a year ahead. Quote
Pat M Posted August 31, 2015 Report Posted August 31, 2015 I would like to go. I could go for a week. The cabin looks great and what a great river to be on. Quote
Ed Buric Posted August 31, 2015 Report Posted August 31, 2015 I too am interested but cannot commit this far in advance Quote
Scott Ferguson Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Posted August 31, 2015 Today I reserved the cabin for Saturday, August 13, through Saturday August 27, 2016. (2 Weeks) I will begin taking deposits of $25 (or more if you want) to hold a spot for anyone who wants to join in. Deposits with the earliest postmark, will have first choice on their preferred days. Make the check out to Illinois Smallmouth Alliance or ISA. Please send deposits to; ISA 1506 Roth Dr Joliet, IL 60431 IMPORTANT!! Please be sure to include the number of days you want to reserve. Once I have enough deposits to fill the days we have reserved, I will try to set a schedule. Again, the earliest deposits get first choice on available days. Later deposits received will be put on a standby list. (Anyone who makes a deposit and does not get in will get their money back) If you'd like to use Mike Mladenik or Tight Lines for a guided trip, let me know that too. I'd like to be able to reserve some dates with them before they get booked up. I know this is an entire year away, but to be sure we can get the cabin, we have to plan ahead. I'm already excited about the possibilities. Any questions or suggestions please let me know! Quote
tgoodmanii Posted September 1, 2015 Report Posted September 1, 2015 Put me down for two nights. Thanks. Tim Goodman Quote
Dick G Posted September 2, 2015 Report Posted September 2, 2015 Put me down for 4 days and a day with Mike Mladenik. The check is in the mail. Quote
Scott Ferguson Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Posted September 7, 2015 Only 340 days left! Quote
Scott Ferguson Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Posted October 3, 2015 I have made up a schedule with the names of those who have made deposits and so everyone can see what days are still open. This is very flexible so if you are on here and would like to make a change, that's fine. If you'd like to get in on the trip, please let me know by sending a $25 deposit and picking which days you'd like to stay. Quote
ericg Posted November 8, 2015 Report Posted November 8, 2015 Deposit mailed requesting the last 4 nights. ericg Quote
Scott Ferguson Posted November 8, 2015 Author Report Posted November 8, 2015 Deposit mailed requesting the last 4 nights. ericg To be clear, you will arrive on Tuesday the 23rd and be leaving on Saturday the 27th.Thanks! Quote
ericg Posted November 8, 2015 Report Posted November 8, 2015 To be clear, you will arrive on Tuesday the 23rd and be leaving on Saturday the 27th. Thanks! Yes thank youEricG Quote
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