Mark Lutz Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Hello Fello Kayakers, This event has been on the calendar for some time and it's almost here. Hopefully you've seen it. Depending on the weather and turn out, I have a couple route options. A long and short trip potentials. We will start at either downtown Aurora or Montgomery Dam to Oswego or Saw Wee Kee. Please let me know if you are planning on attending so I can plan accordingly. I'll be keeping an eye on the weather and the levels with the impending rain coming our way. Cross your fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Holy Cow ! that's only five days away from today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lutz Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 yup..it has been on the calendar for a month. I don't think people say it on the calendar that was entered. I'm not too worried, we can always make another date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, Ed Buric said: Holy Cow ! that's only five days away from today Leave it to Ed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarroll Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, jcarroll said: I'm in. That is in as in 3 more days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Should be some nice smallmouth caught on this stretch, river is shaping up to be in good shape for Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanL Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I plan on joining as well, looking forward to meeting some of you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Briggs Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Are the fish starting to bed in that stretch of the river? Fished a river last Sunday a there were smallies on beds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alan Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hi, Brand new member - I'd love to join if you guys have the patience for a newbie out there. I've got a Radar 135 kayak, PFD, and i think everything else i need ? I've spent some time in a kayak before, but not fishing from one, and not on a river ? Most of my fishing experience is on a larger inland lakes fishing for strippers with live bait so i'm looking forward to some new challenges. Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 The more the merrier David. You have a chance to land a brute Illinois smallmouth on this float. We look forward to meeting you and all other new members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lutz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 17 hours ago, Frank said: Are the fish starting to bed in that stretch of the river? Fished a river last Sunday a there were smallies on beds! Truethfully, I have not been on the river yet. I will do a drive by today and see how its doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lutz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 14 hours ago, David Alan said: Hi, Brand new member - I'd love to join if you guys have the patience for a newbie out there. I've got a Radar 135 kayak, PFD, and i think everything else i need ? I've spent some time in a kayak before, but not fishing from one, and not on a river ? Most of my fishing experience is on a larger inland lakes fishing for strippers with live bait so i'm looking forward to some new challenges. Thanks David Love to have you. The river can be a bit more challenging, I have gotten to like it better than lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lutz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I'll keep everyone posted up to the date. Looks like we have several bouts of rain challenges coming our wayover the next couple days and Saturday appears right now to be a potential washout. Lets hope for a clearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 May want to shoot for a mid to late morning start as chance for serious rain diminishes after 9 am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanL Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Bart Durham said: May want to shoot for a mid to late morning start as chance for serious rain diminishes after 9 am. Sounds good to me, do you have any details yet on where we are starting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lutz Posted May 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 This is the latest weather forecast for the area we will be in the morning. I am inclined to reschedule. I do not mind a little drizzle, but I do mind lightning and there are chances of rain, lightening and thunderstorms. I want it to fun, but also safe. If this trend continues by 5pm, I'm calling it and rescheduling. Stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lutz Posted May 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Sorry Guys I was really looking forward to this event, but I am cancelling it. I will look at the calendar and schedule another one very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Much better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Miller Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 I live literally 3 minutes from where you were planning on fishing. It is NASTY out there. It has been pouring down since 5am. Good call on the reschedule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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