Thanksgiving AM 11/27 McSwain/Merced River

For those in the greater Modesto area, I'll be heading to either Lake McSwain or the Merced right below McSwain in the AM on Turkey Day.

Will be launching at 6 AM will be out until about noon.  I'll have the radio on Ch. 69.  Company welcome.

Michael

Michael, I am IN.  I was considering McClure that day but McSwain sounds good.

Have you put in the Merced below Mcswain before?  I have not and was wondering how good of kayaking territory it is with my big Marauder.  Also only caught 1 trout below Mcswain in my life.

BMB, I've not yaked that section but prior to my yaking days, I often had my 14' aluminum in there and frequently slaughtered fish.

It all depends, if when I show up the flows are low, then I think I'll give it a go, if the flows are high then I'll do McSwain.

Looking forward to it.

Michael

BTW, I've got almost 2 dozen minnows just chilling in the garage and have thought about bringing them along.  What do you think Ben?  They might tempt a lmb or maybe a large trout.  The only problem is that since I'm traveling to the valley, whatever I bring, I've got to use up cuz I won't be coming home until Saturday and keeping them alive off my car battery is a risky situation.

Let me know your thoughts.

Michael