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  1. Overnight Float Outing

    in Open Discussion

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    Here is a link to sunrise/sunset times for the month of September.

    We would want to be at the camp site at what time? > http://www.timeanddate.com/sun/usa/rockford?month=9&year=2015

     

    really a matter of preference. my example above from Boundary Waters days is not all that relevant i realize for several reasons (in Boundary Waters we are essentially competing for the best campsites with other canoe parties, much easier to split the group up to do various direction evening fishing outings near campsite in a lake than in a river, etc)

     

    Also I have questions for you Terry: would we be able to leave a vehicle or two at the camping area ahead of time with tents, sleeping bags, etc or would we have to bring them in the kayak/canoe with us? That would make a difference in how easy it is to cover miles. My main concern is to set up camp and preferably cook supper in daylight rather than dark. Of course a couple of power fishers could paddle ahead to start cooking a meal and leave the slow finesse fishers like me to straggle in later ;)

    ericg

  2. Overnight Float Outing

    in Open Discussion

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    Perhaps a short float to a campsite that offered good wade/shore fishing. This way the group can float fish to the campsite, make camp, meal, then an evening wade? Get some shut eye, break camp, float the remainder?

    Agree. When we go canoe tripping in the boundary waters we always try to get on the water early, eat a quick sack lunch on the way, make camp by mid afternoon, then have the rest of the afternoon and evening to fish and mess around with cooking and side trips. Certainly dont want to be setting up camp at dusk or dark. Also dont want to miss the dusk fishing hours. 14 miles is too much for one day.

    ericg

  11. Kayak Floating Techniques ?

    in Boating

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    Eric

     

    Would you say that works best on smaller waters? I couldn't imagine going upstream on larger rivers.

    actually it is easier on larger (Rock River size) rivers. I like to find a half mile long rip-rap bank, start at the downstream end of it , and work my way upstream. I rest my foot on a rock at the side of the water and cast upstream for awhile then paddle further upstream and repeat to work the whole rip rap bank eventually.

     

    Generally if you stay near the shore you can paddle upstream just fine. (especially when the water levels are relatively low). l I like to stay near shore anyway to avoid powerboats.

     

    ericg

  12. Kish Wade 8/9/14

    in Event Announcements & Follow-up

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    breakfast was very good with fancy and unusual menu items. I went fishing in Jude's group and had a great day on the river.

    I got 16 smb, one largest at approx 14 1/2 -15. Found fish in current, or near rocky banks, or against wood. Hula and Senko fished on the bottom. Also had one big splash of a bite on a topwater which nearly gave me a heart attack, my over-reacted missed hookset sending the lure way behind me with the line wrapped around me several times. LOTS of tubers, kayaks and canoes on the river.

    ericg

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  19. anchor pole

    in Gear & Techniques

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    As you pattern where fish hold you can either drift by and cast it or give it a wide berth and re-approach it from downstream, hold and pick it apart.

     

     

    I actually tuck in to the shore below the target and rest my foot on a rock or log to hold the kayak in place so I can pick apart the spot as long as I like.

    I use an anchor only in ponds.

    ericg

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