Del Valle 2/18/2011

Don, just a reminder that i can contribute 4H beef for burgers. I have quite a bit.

Howard

 That sounds great!!!  Can you hook up with Frankfishing, he is the hunter gather on this one....

  I'll let him know next time I talk to him if he does not see this first.

Don -

I guide from the rear seat of my tandem with the passenger in the front seat and Molly in the middle. Works really well because you can fan cast from the the front seat and troll 2 rods from the rear. Should be able to take a paraplegic since it is super stable.  I did my first recon trip to DV yesterday and got skunked. Most fish were being caught from shore soaking bait from the ramp south to coyote corner. Water clarity was fair to good with little debris and 49 degrees. Most of the boats were flat lining and I didn't see any fish caught on the troll. There were boats fishing on the anchor 1/2 mile north of the launch which caught a few fish. Bottom line: bring an anchor and power bait. I will do another recon trip next week.

Scott

Thanks Scott,

 The guy I'm thinking of has had recent hip surgery, and wants to go on his own, but we need options...

we will also have a bass boat there so if the kayak is too much, were covered.

it's just he wants to get out with his kayaking daughter, who is coming, who is also active military...

 How Kool is that!!!?

 On the concern side is...

long range forcast is calling for significant rain for the beginning of the week of the event....

hey, anyone going to Del Valle HOW have an extra anchor kit they want to sell? I think I just need a 1.5lbs anchor if not i can but one online. hope someone will chime in today i don't want to much time to go by before i have to order it on-line and get it by the time we go to Del Valle.
thanks JerBear

hey, anyone going to Del Valle HOW have an extra anchor kit they want to sell? I think I just need a 1.5lbs anchor if not i can but one online. hope someone will chime in today i don't want to much time to go by before i have to order it on-line and get it by the time we go to Del Valle.
thanks JerBear

 I got one for ya Jerber... 4lbder, all yours,  I'm not sure I have a rope for it, does anyone else have a line?

thanks for chiming in Jerber...  saved me a call!!!

thanks Don, how much rope is needed? 25 ft 50 ft?

Wish I could help but can't get away from work on Friday. JerBear Retractable dog leashes work well for anchor lines. Keeps the mess under control. Mine is 26' long which is usually long enough.
Good luck

thanks Don, how much rope is needed? 25 ft 50 ft?

I have a polyethelene rope we could cut up if we don't come up with something better...

 no worries, this will work, I'm just not sure how long it would need to be.

The advice from LilRiverMan,

does not sound to long...  and LRM,   

 Thanks for wanting to help, there will be more events soon...

 I just noticed a report on Del Valle in WON...
 
  " Outstanding!!!! "  always the day your not there.... 

But, it sounded like the best bite was in the late afternoon....

Maybe we should rethink the early start time and see if everyone can arrive later?

  Just a thought...

 might work out well for the Vets who are a bit " out of sorts... " as it is....

take our time getting set up... lunch, and ease into the water....

  Torrential Rainstorm excluded....

If it is raining all that week... we will postpone.... 

i like the dog leash thing i just lost my golden retriever will have to see if her leach is long enough

i like the dog leash thing i just lost my golden retriever will have to see if her leach is long enough

My condolences JerBear. No kinder or happier dog walks the face of the earth than the Golden Retriever. My retriever Molly will be there to cheer you up. You will need 50' of line to anchor in 30-40 FOW.

just lost my golden retriever

 So sorry Jerber....

 lets get you set up with a anchor line and

     keep the leash for when you get a new pup.... 

thanks everyone no words can tell you how much i appreciate all your help and kindness.

thanks everyone no words can tell you how much i appreciate all your help and kindness.

Anytime JerBear!!!

  Were here for ya...

 and Thanks Again for your Service.....   

 I also have a copy of the Western Outdoor News edition with you on the cover...

 Give it to you at the gig...

  BTW, you now have past 10 post!!!  Congrats....

 You can now look at " Members only " fishing reports....   

The more I think about it,

The more I like the idea of a late start...

this would be better for the wounded warriors coming in at their ease...

 So just arrive all through out the morning... get out and fish if ya want, maybe a few vets get there early and get them out, if they want...

Some will be camping the night before and be out for sure in the morning,

we'll take over beach view... set up...  slowly get everyone paired up and safety issues...  Lunch, and out for a afternoon of fishing...  kinda all day affair...

  This makes sense and is already taking a ton of stress off me....

  I like it....