rps Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 Let's see. The current lake level is nearer 931 than 930. Rain is in the forecast. May is the traditional wet month around here. Eastern Arkansas has turned into a swamp that has Riceland and the rest screaming to hold the upper White water back so they can plant. The lake has to drop to 925 before you can use the marina ramp. The concessionaire running the marina (even though the marina has gas and electric service) has decided to ferry people to the marina according to a Mon, Wed, and Saturday schedule of 10-11 and 3-4 only. My last fishing day was March 17th, the day before the rains began. That's it. I have had enough. On Saturday, at precisely 10 AM, or whenever the concessionaire shows up, I will mount an expedition to go out and plug in my boat. At 3 PM, or whenever the concessionaire shows up, I will make a second expedition to start and motor my boat to its waiting trailer. I will load the boat and take it out of the lake. From then until what appears to be June, or even July, I will be launching and loading on an as needed basis. I'm sure glad I moved to the lake and paid an annual slip rental so I could "be fishing within five minutes of leaving my door."
S&M Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 It could be worse, you could be a boat owner without a trailer How do I deal with those who ignore the 50 yard encroachment rule?......I show them just how accurate I am with a crank bait!
gonefishin Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Or a boat owner without a boat. I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
bassman1308 Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Or a boat owner with an almost empty 45 gallon gas tank. : - (
Members night rider Posted April 25, 2008 Members Posted April 25, 2008 or a boat owner in KC knowing its $300 plus to the lake and back and an almost empty 50 gal. tank. Its looking like the 1st april i'll miss since 1964 (excert for a small war from '67 to '70 ).
rps Posted April 25, 2008 Author Posted April 25, 2008 Hey. Watch it you guys. You're going to make me remember how lucky I am to be here, instead of being grumpy about not fishing for a month.
Members 5 Keepers Posted April 25, 2008 Members Posted April 25, 2008 I've resorted to using the kids paddle boat to get to our dock and back. At least I get a little workout each time. Life's Short ... Fish Hard
Whack'emGood Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Yeah. I was thinking that its too bad you dont have a little jon boat or something to get back and forth. Hang in there RPS. Once you get out there and catch a few you'll feel better. Good luck on both the expedition and the fishing. "Success builds confidence, and you have to learn to trust your instincts and forget about fishing the way a tournament is supposed to be won. I'm going to fish my style and make it work for me." -KEVIN VANDAM "Confidence is the best lure in your tackle box." -GERALD SWINDLE "A-Rig? Thanks, but no thanks. If I can't catch them on the conventional tackle that I already use, then I guess I just can't catch them." -LK (WHACK'EM)
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