ericg

I had a slow day,  picked up one decent smallie 13 or 14 inch range and thats all.  spent most of the outing paddling rather than fishing as I chose a longer stretch than I should have with

the time that I had available.

EricG

I'm in.

Eric G

If im in town i will try and make a day of it. Love camping got lots of gear but since i have acute sleep apnea i need 120v Ac. I was joking around about getting an inverter and trying to run it off my trolling battery for kicks. We will see.

My CPAP does run on my trolling battery BTW. Have had it in tents before.

Eric

Would love to be there but have to help my Mom move that weekend. Sometimes Mom comes first!

Eric

I like "The Fish Grip"

plastic, lightweight, works well. I also keep it tied to my kayak while kayaking and clip it to a tree branch to hold position sometimes. Leaving it tied to the kayak anchor trolley rope I can clip a large pike by the lower lip and let go of it, the plastic grip holds it for me.

Haven't tried this device for wading, just for in kayak.

eric

Ben, nice timing on some of those capturing the jump photos.

 

Eric, I'm glad you liked the stretch I picked out for you. I drove by your truck at 3:30 on my way home and saw you were still out. Was I accurate about the 1st mile and last mile being the most productive on your stretch?

Absolutely, thanks for the help.

Eric

I like "The Fish Grip"

plastic, lightweight, works well. I also keep it tied to my kayak while kayaking and clip it to a tree branch to hold position sometimes. Leaving it tied to the kayak anchor trolley rope I can clip a large pike by the lower lip and let go of it, the plastic grip holds it for me.

Haven't tried this device for wading, just for in kayak.

eric

my brother Tim and I had a nice float, we each had a smallie caught at the put-in before even getting the boats in the water. double digits for each of us as well. nothing bigger than 14".

My brother also got two Northerns and I also got a couple rock bass. Tim got most of his fish on a twister, I used Hula, senko, crank. Tried topwater a bit at first but no topwater action.

Thanks to PaulT for showing us the put-in and take out points.

EricG

My brother is coming with me, we will both be kayaking

EricG

I plan to be there. plan to be kayaking.

eric

Actually Bart can have my entire slot if he wants: arrive 8/22 , leave Sat 8/25 as it looks like I won't be able to make it.

Eric

I keep getting license plate mount broken off boat trailer when loading and unloading my boat. Any suggestions for mounting license plate to trailer so won't happen again? I'm told you can't put the plate on side of trailer.

why can't you put it on the side? Thats where mine have always been. Just behind the left side wheel.

EricG

watching gauges, we'll see

Eric

I'll be working the 29th

I'm fine with a bulky front so I can have a thin back panel on the vest. I don't find the bulky front a problem. main thing is a vest comfortable enough while paddling that you will actually wear it.

I promised my wife I would wear the vest all the time on rivers while kayaking which I feel is a good idea. Don't always wear it on ponds. I prefer a vest designed for paddling comfort rather than one designed to hold lots of fishing lures etc.

EricG

with that many people we might want to split up and try a couple different access points/routes. I have options in mind.

EricG

I am planning to be there.

EricG

Scary, glad you are all right.

EricG

please put me down for tues 8/22 through Sat 8/26. would consider switch to a later date if trip gets extended. Very enjoyable trip and group of guys this year. Hope they come next year as well.

thanks,

EricG

https://kelty.com/trail-ridge-6-with-footprint/

I have had good luck car- camping with a Kelty tent similar to this (prior model no longer offered). Tent fly does go all the way down the sides. Kelty website price 399 but may find elsewhere for less.

EricG

Thanks!

Do I need to get Wisconsin and Michigan fishing license or just Wisconsin for next week?

Eric

Ill probably show up early and poke around with my kayak and fish a little before the program.

Then after the program wade fish or if someone can help me shuttle my kayak after?

EricG

Terry,

I can be there to help.

EricG

Wish I could have been there but had to work. Hope to get to the Kish soon.

EricG