Walkway Improvement Planned

[Trout Newb]

I didn't see this posted yet, but there are plans to put in a concrete walkway between the bridge and the dam with donation money:

http://articles.ky3.com/2011-08-29/trout-fishing_29943365

[brittsnbirds]

That is an interesting article. Couple questions; How close to the water are they planning on putting this project? And what are they going to do with the money if they do not reach $45,000.00?

I'm concerned that they are going to make BSSP look like Roaring River. Down at RR it is a concrete jungle. It doesn't look very natural at all compared to BSSP. I know I'm not in Idaho or Montana but it's close. I'm also curious about the location. If they give the pedestrians closer access to the water that is going to cause problems on the backcast for fly fishermen. Right now all we have to deal with are uneducated people that meander behind us.

Just thinking!!

[stlfisher]

That is an interesting article. Couple questions; How close to the water are they planning on putting this project? And what are they going to do with the money if they do not reach $45,000.00?

I'm concerned that they are going to make BSSP look like Roaring River. Down at RR it is a concrete jungle. It doesn't look very natural at all compared to BSSP. I know I'm not in Idaho or Montana but it's close. I'm also curious about the location. If they give the pedestrians closer access to the water that is going to cause problems on the backcast for fly fishermen. Right now all we have to deal with are uneducated people that meander behind us.

Just thinking!!

I think the walkway/rock/ugly area currenty is directly below the dam area in the right hand corner (if you are standing on the bridge looking at the dam). It is not like a sidewalk next the stream for mile on end type thing. More of a prettier concrete slab (if that is possible) with more access over an ugly concrete slab that makes access difficult.

Not a bad idea IMO.

[ksbass]

Here's a link Bennett Fishing Platform to the news article showing a picture of the planned platform. Here's the pic too...

I think it's a great idea especially after having slipped and skinned up my wrist on whats there now. Might run this by the boss and see about contributing from Dad and Ems account.

[brittsnbirds]

Thanks for the pic. That area definately needs something other than a rake drug concrete mess.

Looks like the hole in the corner will be gone though!!