Fishing & Chillin North

No go for me. I have to take the woman to SF for a day. 


-Brian G

present&accounted4!~ I have 2 sm.boxes of "treat" on hand, but now I'd better UPsize to the LARGE BOX now that BigDaddyFrank is comming
just kiddin bro! those small boxes should be marked tiny!   

Mike!!! whats the best exit off 101 to the main rec area?  and then which to get to yorty crk? it's hard to tell where the exits are on the maps!

Steaks!  Rice!(w/alil'veg.) .....we need a BIG can of the magical fruit  (beans) and we can turn this into a "Cowboy Theme Meal"
not! a brokenbackmtn.theme:happy10: will RANCH Style do?,everyone IS bringing THEIR OWN tents, right?!
notTHATthere'sANYTHINGwrongWITHthat!    
 

Mike!!! whats the best exit off 101 to the main rec area?

Dry Creek Road or Canyon Rd.  To Yorty S. Cloverdale

Here is a little info about the area before the lake if anybody is interested
http://www.sonoma.edu/asc/projects/warmsprings/Chap09_WS_web.pdf

Sean said there has been some theft and vandalism at Yorty which is why I decided to launch from the main rec area. What time does the main rec area/launch open?

24 hours 

I've never had a problem at Yorty but I have never parked overnite, I have seen window glass in the lot though.

NOW you're FREAKING me out.....I don't want to paddle for three hours w/all my crap!  and I won't be able to fish or chill with peace of mind, knowing my car is subject to harm! 

looks like I'll be parking at the main area too and doing the safe LOOOONG haul up the narrows to camp.     Damned poochers!  

Mike and Adam - Been trying to get up there Sat night but I'm stuck local this weekend.     Hope to catch-up with you guys next time.  Looking forward to the pics!

Good luck!

Take care - John

PS - any truth to the rumors I've been hearing this week about the gang of Rice-a-Roni lovin' axe murders that escaped into those hills from that Sonoma County "facility"?????

Mike and Adam - Been trying to get up there Sat night but I'm stuck local this weekend.     Hope to catch-up with you guys next time.  Looking forward to the pics!

Good luck!

Take care - John

PS - any truth to the rumors I've been hearing this week about the gang of Rice-a-Roni lovin' axe murders that escaped into those hills from that Sonoma County "facility"?????

at least you tried!  and I'll try to over-click like usuall. Maybe on the next one John.

If they're TRUE-BLUE(andOTHERcolors) rice-a-roni lovers from SF? we should be able to handle them on our own!  

Im in, be there Sat morn. Ive overnighted there many times, no prob, but times is hard...
Ill just empty the truck so they cant steal sh*t. BTW you dont need wheels so you dont have to worry about leaving em in the truck. Lots of people fish all night there, they park outside the gate and huff it in past the lot, good op for a thief for sure. Like to hook a shark sheild up to my truck.

Awesome Ben I had a feeling you would jump on this. Do you want to take Venus home with you?

Chuck are you bringing the Bow?

Awesome Ben I had a feeling you would jump on this. Do you want to take Venus home with you?
Think it might be better to grab it on the way up to Van Damm, we havnt a place to put it...
Chuck are you bringing the Bow?
Ill bring my wrist-rocket!
This will be my first kayak paddle in camp, loading up backpack style, fun!

Chuck are you bringing the Bow?

Yup.

I plan get to the visitor center when they open at 6am, park and launch at Yorty Creek, paddle to Thumb Camp to unload some gear, do a little bow hunting early, and then start fishing mid-morning.

In February, Zilla and I parked at Yorty Creek for two nights without any incidents.  The gate is locked at night and you need to have a combination lock to get in/out.  We encountered a ranger patroling the ramp when we launched and when we got back.  It seemed safe enough to me.

Thanks for the info Chuck I'm launching at the main ramp 6:30/7
If you are going to park at the main ramp and don't have a trailer you don't need to pay. The girl at the Center told me if you are going to park over night at Yourty ?? you have to wait till 8:30 when the center opens. I am going to troll up the East side of the lake and arrive at thumb at 1 or so unless the fishing or wind tells me other wise.

Thanks for the info Chuck I'm launching at the main ramp 6:30/7
If you are going to park at the main ramp and don't have a trailer you don't need to pay. The girl at the Center told me if you are going to park over night at Yourty ?? you have to wait till 8:30 when the center opens. I am going to troll up the East side of the lake and arrive at thumb at 1 or so unless the fishing or wind tells me other wise.

See at the main ramp tomorrow morning 630-7. Have to be off the water by 1230 to make a business meeting in Santa Rosa at 1PM.

Scott

    Hey all Dale here I' going to take my power boat up there so I can meet you all.  I'm going to lunch at the marina around 9:00-10:00. I've got 17' Fisher fish&ski and I'll have room for gear you don't want to paddle up there. I'm gonna fish the main lake for LL steelies on the way up I'll also monitor ch.16 call for blue fisher or Dale if you need me. I most likely get to Thumb Creek camp 12:00-1:00 I'm bring some Yellowtail salad and bread for shore lunch plus beer. Can't stay over night. 
     Tight lines Dale