Terry Dodge Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 On September 22nd the NW Region will host and outing on the Rock River. This could be a wade outing or possibly a boating outing since we do have several members with boats. Look for details as get closer to the event date. The Rock River does offer a good fall smallmouth & multi-species bite when the water cools and the pleasure boaters leave. The water clears up nicely while the smallmouth evacuate the smaller tribs and put on the feedbag for fall. Call Paul Trybul 815-703-2651 for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I'm planning on coming, just need to know if we are wading, floating, or boating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Based on current conditions this will be a float trip. We can float the Oregon Dam down to the boat launch at Castle Rock State Park. With the morning being a little colder I propose a 9am start. There is a canoe outfitter in Oregon that can rent canoes and provide shuttles. We should be able to work out shuttles if we get enough people. Over the years I've caught some nice smallmouth through this section along with several other species of fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 If you would like to rent a canoe or line up a shuttle, the local outfitter is TJ's Canoe rental 815-732-4516. I'll have some maps and some recommended spots to try. I've never fished this section when the water was this low. Many times I have run my boat from Castle Rock up to the dam. I wouldn't even consider it now. That should be great for floating since we shouldn't have to worry about motor boat traffic. The best launch with parking is just below the dam on the west side of the river. We will meet there at 9am. Anyone up for meeting at a local diner for breakfast at 8am? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I take it this is about a 5 to 5 1/2 mile float? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 It is between 5 to 5.5 miles depending on how much zig zagging you do around islands. You could do this trip 6 times and take a little different way each time. Since its smallmouth we are after, I can help eliminate alot of that water and help you zero in on some of the more high percentage areas. The flow is pretty good for making time unless you get a stiff south/south west wind blowing you upcurrent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 .......and what (may I ask) is Mr. Paul going to be floating in? I have to ask since I have never seen Paul float. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim S. Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Though I am on call and can't go, The Sunrise Cafe has some good eats. I suggest the Biscuit N Gravy Omlette............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Is the Sunrise Cafe on Rt64 about a 1/2 mile east of the bridge crossing the Rock river? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim S. Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Is the Sunrise Cafe on Rt64 about a 1/2 mile east of the bridge crossing the Rock river? No, on rt2 just south (1st blk) of 64 on the west side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim S. Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 No, on rt2 just south (1st blk) of 64 on the west side. And I'm an idiot, that would be North of 64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Sorry but I don't think I'll be making this float trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I can't make it. Two of my boys have football games. I've been wanting to fish that area. Can't wait to hear the report. Have fun guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 That's a bummer that you guys can't make it. I might have to pay for a shuttle or take a 2nd car if no one else is going to make it. Weather might be a little tough on Saturday too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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