KOTC Mid-Summer Get Together

[DTro]

Headin out with PapaGrump here in a bit. We're going to do some scouting of locations and water levels.

Hopefully everyone is still planning on attending.

The bite has turned on, and I have a feeling that some nice fish will either be caught on Fri (BPCL)if not, then Sat. Hopefully both!

I think the plan with be to gather at sandbar late afternoon to early evening. I thought about earlier, but it's going to be a hot one .

We will check out the firewood situation and report back.

[Grant]

good deal, we'll be eagerly awaiting your findings....

[Riverhog]

i will be attending

[DTro]

Just returned home. Not good

Skinny water and lots of hazards. Glad we had the jet tonight.

Plan A will be scrapped and we'll have to revert to plan B. I'm confident it will be fine. We we'll be launching at Jordan and going downstream. The shore spot is good, but not as good as plan A, however there are a lot more spots nearby that people can fish from boats compared to the first spot.

I will be going out again tomorrow or Wed to do some more scouting, but I don't think there should be any issues.

[aanderud]

Deep enough water there for the sportfish? I'll put on my prop that's already dinged up.

[DTro]

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Deep enough water there for the sportfish? I'll put on my prop that's already dinged up.

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You could probably do it, but don't plan on getting on plane. You'll be idling the good majority. It's not too far from the launch.

If it's any consolation, there are no rocks to hit.

[aanderud]

I stopped planing out about 3 weeks ago other than the outing Friday with Drew down around 35.

[DTro]

oh BTW, I think this location would offer a good spot for a UFO

[wastewaterguru]

Good news on the UFO......but the wife unfortunately got us tickets to Jack Fest. I am going to have to sit this one out. If you're brave enough Darren I'll make a couple for you to launch.

[Tyler Holm]

I will have to take a raincheck on this GTG. The night has taken me down a different road, but catfishing is still on my mind.

[Grant]

dtro- whats your take on locally available firewood for location B?

[Lowblazah]

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I will have to take a raincheck on this GTG.

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ditto that...I'll actually be on the St Croix with the wife.

[rushing]

wow its really shaping up to be a real cat gathering...everyones ditching out.

[DTro]

I'll be out there either way, so even if one other person show up then I'll have some company. I was thinking of meeting at the Jordan launch at 4:00. If you are boatless arrangements will be made. We can hit the sandbar and talk, cook up some grub and those that want to adventure can hit some nearby spots with boats. I'm more than likely just staying on shore for the night. I think there is a really good chance of catching a decent fish for those that have a donut and an upgrade for the others, yes even you Larry

DTro (Boat)

Harvey Lee

LFC (Boat)

Rushing

Blacksportsman?

Flaco651

Kyle B (Boat)

Papa Grump (Boat)

Grant (Boat maybe)

Aanderud

Audemp

ec30-06 (Boat)

Peder

Shackbash

Shamu

mpsteckel?

Hanson

I've also invited Dark30 as an honorary guest

Grant, I'll let you know asap on the firewood situation.

[harvey lee]

Darren

I can bring the boat if you believe there is at least 2 ft.

[DTro]

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Darren

I can bring the boat if you believe there is at least 2 ft.

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will give specific details after my "ride" tonight.

[Grant]

Dtro- please check for availablilty of "indigenous wood" on site as well! thanks.

[Papa Grump]

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wow its really shaping up to be a real cat gathering...everyones ditching out.

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Even I'm thinking of it, IRA Sprint cars at Arlington Saturday turning the 1/2 mile oval in 14 seconds, but then again I feel more obligated to fire up the "I'm not a guide / shuttle service" one more time

[harvey lee]

Brian, forget that darn racing, if I can give up a week so can you.

[DTro]

Well, I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that there is plenty of water, even for a large boat. The bad news, there's wood everywhere. I found a nice line and didn't bump a thing on the way down with average of about 7ft of water and the shallowest at 4ft. On the way back up I did manage to bump a log, but I was just putting along. It's not a very far ride. So we are in good shape. Just need to take it easy.

Also there is little to no fuel for a fire, so either we bring some in, or make our own.

Here's a little teaser for you. Taken right in front of camp.

[aanderud]

Sweet. Count me in with a boat then. At least for haulin gear/people if nothing else. I've never caught a catfish from shore, might try that for the fishing part.

I'll be there by 4. I have a boat that's capable of hauling lots of firewood -- if those pallets are coming along I'll throw some of them in. Oh yeah if someone knows where we can get more wood of any kind, I have a pickup and can easily pick some up on the way to the ramp, just let me know where.

[Larry FlatCaster]

Sweet teaser..... Thanks for doing a precheck.. I'll have my boat. I will be hauling a screen tent and awning for some shade before the sun goes down and should be able to haul some wood also.

Should be a good time.

thanks

LFC

[harvey lee]

I will have the boat as the water looks good. Anyone need a seat in the boat to fish.

[gooseby10ga]

Tom, is that seat still open?

[hanson]

I realized I hadn't even posted on this thread yet. Ooops!

I'll be there and have my boat down as well.

It looks like we'll have plenty of boats!

One suggestion would be for those with larger rigs to just leave them at home. While Darren says there is 4-7' of water to get to this area, there are plenty of other areas in the river that are going to be much, much shallower than that if you are planning to head out and explore. Unlike a lot of stretches, the Jordan stretch is just littered with wood and sunken timber. If you don't plan on going anywhere other than to the sandbar and back, I guess no big deal.