Parks Closed

[Duck]

Called Viola store and they said signs are up at the park and it is closed, drove to Eagle Rock and its shut at the entrance, went to Viney, closed at the little store crossroads. Called Big M and the gentleman said it was open this am. but I would think it is also closed. You can still launch at Eagle Rock marina for a small fee, Holiday Island is open. Sweetwater is my private launch LOL so no go there. Good Luck, Duck.

[riverfish]

ok boys i know this is not a final word by any means but.... i called the shell know chamber of commerce about the annual homer sloan tournament and if it was still on. they told me that everything is good to go the government cannot stop fishing. i was told that they are merely blocking off the camp grounds but the launch ramps are still open to the public. i am inclined to think that that they sk chamber of comerce has indeed checked it out since it is a staggered flight launch out of two different marinas. i mentioned viola because that is where one of the flights leaves from and they said not to worry they are open (whew) as long as i can get in the water they can tag me when i get back to the truck

[Quillback]

Anyone know if the Eagle Rock marina has a courtesy dock? Do they have a drop box for the launch fee for us folks that show up at oh-dark-thirty?

[riverfish]

they do not have a courtesy dock axcept for the marina itself but they do have a drop box for the fee

[lymorej]

I'm going to call the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce when they open, because this morning Ky3 news said the tournament had been cancelled.

[lymorej]

Homer Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament POSTPONED
2013-10-04

The Homer Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament has been officially POSTPONED – NOT CANCELLED – due to the government shutdown.

We will advise you when the tournament is rescheduled, and apologize for any inconvenience.

John Coonrod, Chairman
Homer Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament