Author Topic: River Rats Nest (Read 71560 times)

upthecreek · « **on:** October 14, 2012, 04:31:32 PM »

Our friend swamphanger suggested a thread for water travel adventures. Here It is. Will be easier to just add on to this as we venture out. I will start with a few pics from this morning. 2 days in a row!

The weather was just perfect again. We were on the water at about 830 eastern.

We did find some interesting blast holes. Some under water and one on the bank. This is near the bridge I've shown before

The blue flower from yesterday.

A very nice weekend!

Creek

Bearhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2012, 04:39:58 PM »

Great idea fellows. I'm looking forward to the pics/stories

kanukkarhu · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2012, 05:30:23 PM »

"There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." - Kenneth Grahame

SwampHanger · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2012, 05:31:15 PM »

Well in a couple weeks when we have our get together I'm gonna need a couple of pages for the boat shots! Thanks for putting this together UTC great name as well!

upthecreek · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2012, 05:35:11 PM »

I'm going down another section next week if the weather cooperates. Lots of fun. Good exercise too!

Creek

rogumpogum · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2012, 06:07:15 PM »

Great stuff. Weird little holes...

upthecreek · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2012, 06:14:12 PM »

The nest on the bridge were cooler. The birds were active this morning but I just couldn't see them good enough.

Everyone should take any opportunity to get on the water.

Creek

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:05:15 AM »

That second pictures is pretty good. I like the glassy waterway view shots. Those are cool. I think it's time you threw in a cast iron skillet and made some shoreline lunch or breakfast

Then you'll really love your canoe. Taking that extra fun but heavy gear is a huge plus with the canoe. Thanks again for the pics. Nice idea too on the thread to just add to.

madmax · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:20:06 AM »

My best friends little man and me on the Silver River FL. We had him sitting down at first, but he was determined to paddle like the big boys. lol

Some shots on the Ocklawaha River, FL on a few trips. This and the Silver are my home waters. I can be on either in 15 min. from the house. We camp on the Ocklawaha alot.

Max and me.

TheHumbleBlivit.

Red always is always good to bring plenty of meat. I think that's LetsRock in the background.

Hushnel and Chili. Hush's wife Deb relaxing in the background. That canopy came in handy later on... it poured.

Greyhound locating a Geocache in a tree.

Me SUP'n (Stand Up Paddle) on the Nantahala River in NC. A delightful class 2-3 river that's a VERY popular rafting trip. I spent several days a week doing just this all last summer.

kanukkarhu · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:27:06 AM »

Great pics Madmax! Thanks!

Saintnick001 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:29:57 AM »

Seriously Madmax? You got nothing with me in it? Oh no, that's ok. I'll do it myself.

madmax · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:32:03 AM »

LMAO Nick. Yeah, that was a GREAT trip!

Saintnick001 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:33:04 AM »

Yeah, and thanks for helping me get out of that mud.

madmax · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:41:24 AM »

Here ya go Nick. You and Daywalker on the Ocklawaha. "Night of the hog killin' ". Thunk!

Nick was fishing with a homemade canepole cut from the side of the river. Max was fish scouting for Daywalker. lol

upthecreek · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2012, 10:33:06 AM »

Good stuff! Nice boats too. I'd love to run across a nice ole' aluminum Grumman.

Creek

madmax · « **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2012, 11:07:45 AM »

Quote from: upthecreek on October 15, 2012, 10:33:06 AM

Good stuff! Nice boats too. I'd love to run across a nice ole' aluminum Grumman.

Creek

That was my Mom's birthday present to me on my 15th birthday. 1973. Used.

greyhound352 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2012, 11:26:48 AM »

Here are a couple from Potts last year.

Upfront - Let's Rock Next Saint Nick and Chili P

madmax · « **Reply #17 on:** October 15, 2012, 11:29:29 AM »

Gum slough is one cool paddle.

greyhound352 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 15, 2012, 11:31:36 AM »

The spring Okalwaha River trip.

On the left canoe Red and Humble Bilvit and on the right canoe Madmax.

Greyhound352

upthecreek · « **Reply #19 on:** October 15, 2012, 04:06:04 PM »

Nice pics. Looks so much more tropical than my area now. Very nice environment. The crew wasn't hired on looks, I'm thinkin'

Creek

upthecreek · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2012, 06:09:58 PM »

Took my crazy buddy Paul on the flat water today. We have been blessed with some beautiful weather. Chased the heron and got a too shaky video. I will get another chance tomorrow..Again!

This is me when I was fixing to smash him in the face with a paddle.

This is Paul. A picture speaks a thousand words.

We took the smooth water today because .. "see previous pic"

Found this cool fungus. Took a piece to try a bowdrill fire with it

Will add more tomorrow

Creek

wolfy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2012, 06:18:10 PM »

Thanks, creek! Paul looks like a 'fun' kind of a guy, but you on the other hand, look like a TERMINATOR

upthecreek · « **Reply #22 on:** October 20, 2012, 06:21:54 PM »

I love him like a brother..and he can get under my skin..like a brother

Another fun day is all that matters.

Creek

woodsrunner · « **Reply #23 on:** October 20, 2012, 10:08:29 PM »

looks like paradise to me...you boys was having way to much fun!...woods

upthecreek · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2012, 07:13:21 PM »

I didn't get to go today.. seems groceries, breakfast, lunch, dishes, laundry, and everything but me was on the agenda....

Creek

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #25 on:** October 21, 2012, 08:19:08 PM »

Lol, Creek those pics are great! I have friends like that too...

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #26 on:** October 22, 2012, 07:35:07 AM »

nice creek

madmax · « **Reply #27 on:** October 22, 2012, 09:22:58 AM »

Hahaha! Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

upthecreek · « **Reply #28 on:** October 27, 2012, 05:59:50 PM »

The weather sucked this morning. Windy, rainy, so we chickened out on a run. The sun came out this afternoon so I took a solo on the flat water. I hit the water around 4 and paddled till 6. Was nice. The water seems low. Maybe Sandy will change that. CSugg will be here Wednesday and I'm hoping for a little water to ride. Our fall colors are a bust I think. Maybe it was just the weather but everything looked ready for winter.

There are some BIG rocks in this river.

I didn't back up to see what kind of critters was worrying this bank. My pic sucks but you can see the footy prints by the water.

The water is really clear. I'm sure clean could be another matter but the reflection of nature is cool.

Another adventure into the rats nest!

Creek

SwampHanger · « **Reply #29 on:** October 27, 2012, 06:30:30 PM »

UTC I'll have to find it but one of my favorite pics I've ever taken is a cypress trunk in water reflection.

upthecreek · « **Reply #30 on:** October 27, 2012, 06:49:52 PM »

Look forward to seeing it swamper. I'm still a child with a camera. I probably need to update it but I am usually just glad to get out and wish I had some photo skills. I good day canoeing and a bad day snapping picks beats a good day doing most of the other things I have to do!

Creek

upthecreek · « **Reply #31 on:** November 11, 2012, 01:17:46 PM »

The weather was so nice today I had to hit the water for a little while. We are a small and economically challenged town and feel real lucky were have the river access points. This one is the results of a local eagle scouts service project.

The poor sycamores along the bank are about nekkid now.

I was happy to see my friend the heron. I think he's getting a little used to me. He's quite the regal bird.

Plenty of critter activity along the banks. Haven't seen a deer yet. Have found a couple spots where they drink.

Crappy pic but this is a drinking spot for the deer. The ground is really chewed up.

If you look closely in the right side of this picture you can see some finger sized fish. I found two large schools and saw 2 or 3 six inchers! I think that's a good sign for the stream.

Cool way to pass the morning.

Creek

SwampHanger · « **Reply #32 on:** November 11, 2012, 01:29:44 PM »

Creek you and that Heron is like me and the Kingfisher. Almost everytime I get near a body of water if the habitat is right it seems they come perch near me. My bride keeps telling me I should get some ink of one. But I have come to be disapointed now if I don't see or at least hear them now.On the river by me one will follow me around and talk to all his animal friends to let them know I'm in the woods. Sorry no pics from the camp out. I'm hoping to get a little time this weekend if so I'll post up.

ShrekVa · « **Reply #33 on:** November 11, 2012, 06:15:11 PM »

looks like a good place to paddle, I like the herron pics

SwampHanger · « **Reply #34 on:** January 22, 2013, 05:06:51 AM »

UTC can we make this a sticky? Gonna have a bunch of pics for this thread after this weekend!

We're gonna have a Convoy!

upthecreek · « **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2013, 05:23:59 AM »

Sure buddy....done. You all have fun and be safe!

Creek

SwampHanger · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2013, 05:29:13 AM »

Thanks bro! Couple of my Everglades skiff.

Daywalker · « **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2013, 04:18:14 PM »

That was a good time, looking forward to seeing you guy's this weekend. Peace

upthecreek · « **Reply #38 on:** January 22, 2013, 08:27:07 PM »

love some river rats!

SwampHanger · « **Reply #39 on:** January 28, 2013, 09:45:44 AM »

Fresh pics tonight!

SwampHanger · « **Reply #40 on:** January 30, 2013, 06:43:38 PM »

What do you call a group of krac's? Not sure either but I'm thinking a gaggle.

upthecreek · « **Reply #41 on:** January 30, 2013, 07:14:37 PM »

River Rats if I've ever seen any!

Creek

upthecreek · « **Reply #42 on:** January 30, 2013, 07:16:30 PM »

Who's in the second pic with the green boat? I like his ride.

SwampHanger · « **Reply #43 on:** January 31, 2013, 01:07:58 AM »

That's my man GreyHound352. And that boat is sweet!

greyhound352 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:44:39 AM »

Quote from: upthecreek on January 30, 2013, 07:16:30 PM

Who's in the second pic with the green boat? I like his ride.

It is a great canoe but pricey, it belongs to my dad but he don't use it much. So I slapped a Florida Kracenuer sticker on it and enjoy using every chance I get.

Here is a link with the specs. http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/canoes/recreational/pack/

upthecreek · « **Reply #45 on:** January 31, 2013, 10:15:59 AM »

Thanks greyhound, I'm looking at short singles now. I got a deal cooking and hope it works out. Thanks for your reply. That is a nice craft.

Creek

madmax · « **Reply #46 on:** January 31, 2013, 10:33:50 AM »

Quote from: upthecreek on January 31, 2013, 10:15:59 AM

Thanks greyhound, I'm looking at short singles now. I got a deal cooking and hope it works out. Thanks for your reply. That is a nice craft.

Creek

That little Pack is light too. Very sweet double blade solo.

upthecreek · « **Reply #47 on:** January 31, 2013, 10:53:32 AM »

I need to get my mitts on a Kracenuer decal for my boat. I hope I need 2 soon

Creek

SwampHanger · « **Reply #48 on:** February 01, 2013, 04:28:38 AM »

This is Dan and his Pup.

I talked about this guy to someone at the P&K and I found his pic. The story is one morning on the Withlachochee river I was out taking my son and his friend fishing. We came around this bend and I slowed down and became so inquisitive. I saw this man poling a canoe that could have been the closest thing to the Clampet's car.(Beverly Hillbilly's) I slowed down so my wake would not tip him as he was really overloaded. Started talking to Dan and he told us his short story. Basically he fell victim to a layoff and was crashing with his brother for a while and it sounded like that wore thin. So a neighbor gave him this canoe and he decided to paddle the whole river from swamp to the Gulf of Mexico. Everything in the boat is all that he owns. Dan said he had a little camping experience he was telling me that his goal was to write a book when he was done. I told him some safe places to camp and places to watch out for and gave him some food then he was on his way. It wasn't along conversation but cool. The guy had a pair and exploring on his own with a pup he pic up at the put in that had been abandoned.

SwampHanger · « **Reply #49 on:** February 09, 2013, 03:36:51 PM »

Future River Rat!

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