GloryDaze Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 So I have been watching the gauge on Big Sugar and the Elk- seems they have both gone down to a reasonable level as of today. The weather is showing some possible t-storms on Thursday. If these storms don't dump a ton of rain, does anyone have a guess on how much the Big Sugar or Elk could handle and still be safe to float? I guess it's safe to say I have the itch to get out on the river, but it's so hard to plan when I am 3 hours away- that's why I hope someone can guide me in the right direction.... Russ- I am still interested in floating this weekend if the water isn't too high- I would be there around 3 on Friday... do you have a number where I could reach you to set things up?? Thanks! Follow me on Twitter @DazeGlory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky worm Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 we floated saturday and monday on the elk water level should be good friday around three should be ok my cell #479-685-5399 if you want to park at the heaven and float from powell that would be a pretty long float your car will be safe at my place let me know russ Russ Stovall OAF FISHING CONTIBUTOR www.hogheavencanoe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 That is a pretty long float. I know it takes me around 6-8 hours to float Powell to Cyclone on a normal flow. I was thinking Cyclone to Sugar Island was about the same, then on down to the Heaven? Of course if you are doing an overnighter then things are different! I'm contemplating an overnighter in May somewhere on Big Sugar also. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky worm Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 hey i just google earthed it and its 20 miles from powell to the heaven glory daze is that enough let me know russ Russ Stovall OAF FISHING CONTIBUTOR www.hogheavencanoe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloryDaze Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 It depends- What are your thoughts on fishing right now? If it's worth my time to fish, I would probably want to do around 12-15 miles total (2-3 on Friday...7-9 on Saturday and 1-2 Sunday morning) if I would be wasting my time fishing (if there is such a thing), then 20 would be about perfect. I'm assuming the water flow would be somewhat quick? Oh and by the way.. my name is Ken Thanks Russ! Follow me on Twitter @DazeGlory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chub minnow Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 You should be able to catch some smallies, but I doubt the fishing will be great. I would definitely pack a few mustard bitsy tubes as well as some trick worms and you'll catch fish. If you are camping on the river two nights you should have plenty of time to do the whole thing. The creek is pretty fast up by Powell at this level. You can also cut a few miles off by putting in at Cooper's Ford. They don't like it when you put in there, but it is a county road that crosses the creek so it should be fine so long as no vehicle is left there. This cuts off a lot of slower water and puts you right at the first few good fishing holes. I know the Powell to Big Rock section like the back of my hand so if you have any questions on that part let me know. I definitely recommend getting up above Cyclone; no people, no roads, and lots of hungry smallmouth. B.T.W. If the gauge stays below 4.75 it will be a PERFECT weekend for the Big Sug. We did it at 4.65 and had a blast. Just be prepared to carry around a few (or few dozen) strainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chub minnow Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I almost forgot... I know you won't believe it, but we were up there last summer and saw a boy (7-8) who had a caught a largemouth that would weigh well over 6 lbs - easy. I wouldn't be surprised if it was close to 8 lbs. They said he was worm fishing for sunfish and hooked a small bluegill that was immediately engulfed by the bass, which subsequently got hooked on the worm hook. Supposedly the boys first fish. How do you top that? The fish I can vouch for, but the story sounds a little far fetched to me. Anyway, they are in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Chub, are you talking right upstream from Tildens? I've seen a LOT of large greenies in there! That is a great stretch of stream, but try and keep that on the down low......... Wait, you better not go on that stream at all, there aren't any fish in there! "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky worm Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 guys we floated big sugar last evening from deep ford to the heaven there is one strainer that is narly as your coming around a right hand curve past sugar island STAY TO THE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i fear that if people start floating this stretch some one is gonna get it i dont think 20 is too far with the flow is has right now we can decide on friday are you coming to the heaven????? hope your getting excited you should have a real nice float russ Russ Stovall OAF FISHING CONTIBUTOR www.hogheavencanoe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chub minnow Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Ollie- You guessed it. She was right under that big root wad. (that used to be there? Probably in Grand Lake now!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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