Author Topic: River Rats Nest (Read 73176 times)

Mr. Tettnanger · « **Reply #100 on:** April 07, 2013, 09:08:31 AM »

I AM WORKING ON IT!!

Just ordered some replacement plugs for my kayaks!

I may hit the local lake next weekend!

upthecreek · « **Reply #101 on:** April 15, 2013, 04:07:18 PM »

I took the double out with a friend Saturday. The weather was beautiful and with the rain the water was flowing good.

Nice to see things getting green

The tree that has fell is gonna wind up being a pain I'm afraid. It's collecting piles of debris

Some pretty blue flowers

The little birds are back in droves

Another nice day, I'm going to do a thread on my Sunday so as not to derail this one...

Creek

Bearhunter · « **Reply #102 on:** April 15, 2013, 04:22:14 PM »

Good stuff Creek

I'm not a 'safety nut' by no means, but you guys need to watch out for yourselves at that logjam.
Those things can drown you real quick.
It happens way too much out here on the rivers.
I float and fish the rivers out here a little bit and those things will suck you in and under in a hurry!

Just my 2 cents worth

upthecreek · « **Reply #103 on:** April 15, 2013, 05:03:29 PM »

You are correct BH. There is about 10 feet to the left to pass as you approach it. Wait till you see my Sunday post I'm working on....safety nut....

Creek

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #104 on:** April 15, 2013, 07:06:27 PM »

You got an axe creek. You can take care of that downed tree. make a day of it trying out a couple axes.

Bryan Breeden · « **Reply #105 on:** April 20, 2013, 08:48:34 AM »

Thanks for posting all the pics. Very cool thread.

WI_Woodsman · « **Reply #106 on:** May 09, 2013, 04:18:30 PM »

I did my traditional Birthday solo about a week ago. I had to test some new equipment out I got for my birthday on my little excursion.

The Fox River was so flooded my usual camp site was 4 feet under water so I had to relocated.

Here's the big item I'm testing. I'm usually a hammock hanger but I decided to get a single tent from Eureka!

I got a decent pile of fire wood the lights fading and it's time to get my Birthday dinner ready!

SwampHanger · « **Reply #107 on:** May 09, 2013, 04:29:23 PM »

Nice trip thanks for the pics!

greyhound352 · « **Reply #108 on:** May 09, 2013, 04:39:41 PM »

Great shots WIWoodsman! Thanks for sharing.

wolfy · « **Reply #109 on:** May 09, 2013, 04:57:50 PM »

I like your boat!

How'd the Eureka work for you?

WI_Woodsman · « **Reply #110 on:** May 09, 2013, 06:37:51 PM »

Quote from: wolfy on May 09, 2013, 04:57:50 PM

I like your boat! How'd the Eureka work for you?

Yeah, my canoe is a bit longer than I'd like but it does the trick. The Eureka's cozy (if you're not claustrophobic). I wanted it for a pack tent.

upthecreek · « **Reply #111 on:** May 09, 2013, 06:52:03 PM »

Nice to see other rats getting out!! Thanks for posting your outing. Any time outdoors is better than most anything else I know. I'm glad you had a good time and Happy Birthday! I took my newest old canoe out for a little cruise tonight to check for leaks. A positive report.

Beats the hell out of working

Creek

WI_Woodsman · « **Reply #112 on:** May 09, 2013, 08:03:20 PM »

Quote from: upthecreek on May 09, 2013, 06:52:03 PM

Nice to see other rats getting out!! Thanks for posting your outing. Any time outdoors is better than most anything else I know. I'm glad you had a good time and Happy Birthday! I took my newest old canoe out for a little cruise tonight to check for leaks. A positive report.

Beats the hell out of working

Creek

"Newest old canoe" I love it Creek! I glad to hear there were no leaks.

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #113 on:** May 10, 2013, 07:09:08 AM »

Nice little get out WIW, I'm a sucker for red canoes. Nice setup you got there. Glad to see more paddlers around too. I think I'm overdue for a canoe report myself... Nice share

WI_Woodsman · « **Reply #114 on:** May 11, 2013, 06:22:52 AM »

Quote from: OutdoorEnvy on May 10, 2013, 07:09:08 AM

Nice little get out WIW, I'm a sucker for red canoes. Nice setup you got there. Glad to see more paddlers around too. I think I'm overdue for a canoe report myself... Nice share

Lol, thanks OE, I still need to get out in my Kayak this year (which subsequently is also red).

upthecreek · « **Reply #115 on:** May 13, 2013, 04:33:01 PM »

I'm seriously thinking about going camo on the silver queen....

Creek

WI_Woodsman · « **Reply #116 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:03:12 PM »

Quote from: upthecreek on May 13, 2013, 04:33:01 PM

I'm seriously thinking about going camo on the silver queen....

Creek

She's a beaut Creek!

Bearhunter · « **Reply #117 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:36:32 PM »

Quote from: WI_Woodsman on May 09, 2013, 04:18:30 PM

I did my traditional Birthday solo about a week ago. I had to test some new equipment out I got for my birthday on my little excursion.

The Fox River was so flooded my usual camp site was 4 feet under water so I had to relocated.

Here's the big item I'm testing. I'm usually a hammock hanger but I decided to get a single tent from Eureka!

I got a decent pile of fire wood the lights fading and it's time to get my Birthday dinner ready!

Thanks for the Pics Wi W

I've got to get out soon too!

Creek... Go for it

SwampHanger · « **Reply #118 on:** May 17, 2013, 03:31:42 AM »

I hope to be on a river in a few hours! Once the family is up and the bride and I drop of the youngest at school. The lady at the place I put in told me the brim bite is on good so I'm taking the fly rod. Now I need to go through my bags on my work bench and find those poppers I got on sale. Well just wanted to buil up some anticapation and get you thinking about your weekend.

SwampHanger · « **Reply #119 on:** May 17, 2013, 02:15:01 PM »

Alright got out this morning for a while with the bride (aka) the trolling motor! Lol. As we paddled down the river taking pics of birds and trees and whatever. I had my 8' #6 fly rod and was catching brim up and down the river. Using the white cork rubber legged spider popper. Caught a few and had a great time. We were going to hike a skidder trail that's on a island area but it has not been maintained in a while. I opted out of blazing a trail and helping the wife get covered in ticks. So she help put the boat in position for me to fish or just took pics.

So that was the trip. Told the wife we(she) has to work on making sure the fish are in the frame. Lol she did a good job though.

Alright kids who else is gonna get some pics and water time this weekend?

SwampHanger · « **Reply #120 on:** May 17, 2013, 04:16:57 PM »

Bump updated

WI_Woodsman · « **Reply #121 on:** May 17, 2013, 04:23:17 PM »

Looks like a productive morning. Wish I could say the same for me is been dreary up here the last couple of days...

Bearhunter · « **Reply #122 on:** May 17, 2013, 04:24:29 PM »

Great pics SH, thanks

wolfy · « **Reply #123 on:** May 17, 2013, 04:26:23 PM »

Cool pics, Swamp......what is that last bird?

SwampHanger · « **Reply #124 on:** May 17, 2013, 04:48:44 PM »

Quote from: wolfy on May 17, 2013, 04:26:23 PM

Cool pics, Swamp......what is that last bird?

Its a Limpkin Wolfy.

That pic of the heron is for Creek.

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #125 on:** May 20, 2013, 08:53:01 AM »

Well I finally got in a little paddle time. Unfortunately this is probably be my last trip to this lake. You'll see why below. But it was still better than no time out.

Well here is takeout

making some headway. It was very windy and dad really got a workout to say the least

Had to pull over for a break at my hidden spot at the back of the lake.

Unfortunately it has been ruined. They cleared out a "road" so people could have access to the back of the lake and you know what "More people" means

there were busted beer bottles all over the place and the bags had been ripped open by critters and trash was just everywhere. This wasn't the only spot like this either. I checked a couple others and it was the same. This lake was just surrounded by garbage. Very unfortunate. There used to be only one side the public non-boat people could get to and it was always dirty but you could get away from it in a boat. Not anymore though

well we went back out and tried fishing a few spots but no luck. the water was pretty stained and the wind sure wasn't helping either

well it was only a couple hours on the water but it was still fun to get out. I'll have to try a couple other lakes I know of next time and hopefully be able to do more and have an actual trip report to post.

thanks for looking

upthecreek · « **Reply #126 on:** May 20, 2013, 08:59:45 AM »

Glad you all got out! Too bad about the human factor.

Creek

upthecreek · « **Reply #127 on:** May 20, 2013, 10:58:43 AM »

I haven't seen my buddy the heron on my last 2 trips....know he's there

Creek

SwampHanger · « **Reply #128 on:** May 20, 2013, 01:38:43 PM »

OE glad you got out and admire you for even going in that wind. I'm sure your fishing buddy didn't care. It makes me sick how people can litter so bad.

Creek your bird flew down here for the summer. Come on down and I'll show you where he's at. But you'll need the Silver Queen.

upthecreek · « **Reply #129 on:** May 27, 2013, 04:55:25 AM »

Took the solo out Saturday. Was a beautiful day

Creek

upthecreek · « **Reply #130 on:** May 27, 2013, 07:22:24 PM »

Took the Silver Queen out on the Smith over the weekend too. Not much to look at but it's a cool boat

Smiling face

The river is still beautiful. Didn't take a bunch of pics.

Was a great weekend.

Creek

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #131 on:** May 27, 2013, 08:12:06 PM »

You probably have more time in that boat since you got it than the last owner did in the past few years!

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #132 on:** May 28, 2013, 04:45:52 PM »

nice pics creek, glad you're getting so much paddling in.

upthecreek · « **Reply #133 on:** June 01, 2013, 05:23:46 AM »

Got on the northern end of the Smith Thursday afternoon. I real pretty section of water and even got a couple friends to go along.

Another beautiful day

Creek

Mr. Tettnanger · « **Reply #134 on:** June 01, 2013, 08:55:30 AM »

Lots of awesome pictures folks!

It is great seeing others adventures!

upthecreek · « **Reply #135 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:13:36 PM »

Went out for a long trip Saturday. Was almost home when the fog started in. Was very cool.

Creek

SwampHanger · « **Reply #136 on:** June 12, 2013, 12:28:57 PM »

You can get some great pic effects with the fog. Thanks for sharing creek.

upthecreek · « **Reply #137 on:** June 23, 2013, 08:09:55 AM »

The COE has expanded their generating schedule lately so I've been able to explore the northern part of the river more. Last week I decided to take some shots of the bridges along the way. This route is very rocky during low water, but is a very nice ride with water in the banks.

Thanks for looking

Creek

WI_Woodsman · « **Reply #138 on:** June 23, 2013, 06:13:53 PM »

I love exploring new rivers! Nice pics Creek!

upthecreek · « **Reply #139 on:** August 11, 2013, 05:28:57 AM »

Got out for a little while Saturday, Water was very low. Still nice to paddle some.

A cool little cove I've never noticed before.

A neat old train bridge along the way

I'm sure this thing has had millions of tons of coal on it's back

The fog was coming in by the time we made it to the last set of bridges. Normally all the debris at the base of the pillars is almost almost under water.

Hope I get to go again today!

Creel

SwampHanger · « **Reply #140 on:** August 11, 2013, 08:41:06 AM »

Got out Friday for a while.

What a great morning. I wish I could get paid to do it.

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #141 on:** August 11, 2013, 09:07:07 AM »

Quote from: SwampHanger on August 11, 2013, 08:41:06 AM

Got out Friday for a while.

What a great morning. I wish I could get paid to do it.

Very nice spot SH. Do I spy a pair of xtra tuf boots in the canoe?

SwampHanger · « **Reply #142 on:** August 11, 2013, 09:50:58 AM »

Those are my Lacrosse Rubber boots. When its this warm the snakes are real active.

woodsrunner · « **Reply #143 on:** August 11, 2013, 12:36:43 PM »

awesome SH....that crik does'nt appear to have much of a current...so i reckon you can paddle back upstream to where you put in?

i just wish i could do that, it would sure save me a lot of aggravation to be able to take out where i put in!

thanks for posting...awesome thread you guys got going here....woods

SwampHanger · « **Reply #144 on:** August 11, 2013, 02:43:34 PM »

The current is slow and nothing to paddle against unless in your in a couple of the bottleneck areas. It sure makes it easier when you don't have to shuttle cars too.

upthecreek · « **Reply #145 on:** August 11, 2013, 02:50:21 PM »

I was able to get out again today. Mot much flow but still great to be outdoors. The weather was beautiful at first...poured on us for a little while too.

found a cool spot to stop for a bit. We had a youngin with us that wanted to get wet. This is looking back upstream.

Our friends were pulling a tube. The little one was riding in it till her butt got cold.

If you look close you can see mom in the tube ...on the rocks,,

The butterflys were having fun too

It rained on us for about 30 mins..no big deal but no waterproof camera

Creek

upthecreek · « **Reply #146 on:** August 11, 2013, 02:52:19 PM »

Thanks for posting swamper... glad you got out

nice looking territory.

Creek

SwampHanger · « **Reply #147 on:** August 11, 2013, 05:25:06 PM »

Finally got some pics loaded to crapbucket. So I'm gonna post a trip report in outings. Check it out I got buzzed by a Blackhawk!

Mr. Tettnanger · « **Reply #148 on:** August 13, 2013, 03:05:42 PM »

I love this thread!

Thanks to everybody for sharing your adventures!

AWESOME STUFF!

upthecreek · « **Reply #149 on:** August 17, 2013, 12:54:09 PM »

How do I look with my shirt on backwards

Was a nice cool night on the water

Creek

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