South Carolina Sring Rodeo?

[Boyscout]

<p>It&#39;s about time to start the planning. Big 2 questions are when and where...and that may depend on how many.</p>
<p>Might be a good idea to have site A and site B in case of weather and water conditions.</p>
<p>Anybody have some bright ideas?</p>
I sort of lean to another shot at the Edisto but don&#39;t really care.

[BasserDrew]

I like trying the Edisto since we already had that plan down and that way we could do it earlier which would mean we get to A.) Have it earlier and B.) possibly have another one later on in the year somewhere else! <br /><br />I\'ll leave this up to the majority and the SC state reps and members to figure out and plan. I look forward to it wherever and whenever it is!

[TygerRiverWalker]

<p>As a new "Lowcountry" resident I am all for the Edisto. But it is VERY high right now and we have more wet weather coming. I will definitely defer to Stump&#39;s expertise but it may be awhile before she&#39;s fishable.</p>
<p>TRW</p>

[Bruiser]

The Edisto is going to stay high during the spring months because there are no dams on it to regulate the water flow. The water levels should start dropping as the monsoons subside and the weather warms.&nbsp;

[FlySlingerCole]

Does anyone have an extra boat? I am coming(flying) to this one!

[Bruiser]

They&#39;ll definitely be an extra boat for you if you can fly out to this one!

[Boyscout]

Cole, hope you can make it. Several of us have extra boats so don&#39;t worry about that. Heck, I got extra tent and other stuff. Just get yourself over here. Look forward to meeting you!

[Bruiser]

[Stump]

<p>Unfortunately&nbsp;Bruiser is right. Even <strong>IF</strong>&nbsp;the weather patterns return to normal <strong>now</strong>, &nbsp;the Edisto won&#39;t get right again until the vegetation starts putting on leaves. It&#39;ll probably be at least May, and that would conflict with the tournament trail.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I suggest trying something in the midlands for the spring and then maybe an Edisto trip in the fall.</p>
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<p>TRW, if I can ever wrap up here in Mobile we&#39;ll hit the river. Flooded or not. Even with the high water my buddies are catching striper and crappie. I&#39;ll keep you posted.</p>

[TygerRiverWalker]

Ready when you are Stump! The ole Kay-noe is on the moving truck and will be in Chucktown by this weekend!

[EMRJPV]

<p>I should be up for a camping/fishing trip. When were the dates gonna be posted?</p>

[BasserDrew]

<p>I&#39;ll be leaving this up to Boyscout, Stumphumper and Bruiser to make a call on and I&#39;m fine with whatever you guys decide on.&nbsp; I&#39;ll come if I can but I would just avoid the weekend of May 1 and May 22nd due to other site events that will conflict at that time.&nbsp; More on those later.</p>
<p>I appreciate what you guys do to make these rodeos happen for the site.&nbsp; They truly are some of the best times I&#39;ve ever had.</p>

[BIGDUX]

<p>Do ya\'ll allow jon boat fishermen?</p>

[TygerRiverWalker]

<p>Heck we let Boyscout fish with us, so somebody in a jon boat certainly won&#39;t hurt!<img title="Laugh" src="/site/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif" alt="Laugh" /><img title="Laugh" src="/site/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif" alt="Laugh" /><img title="Laugh" src="/site/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif" alt="Laugh" /><img title="Wink" src="/site/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-wink.gif" alt="Wink" /></p>
<p>TRW<img src="file:///C:/Users/Wanda/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /></p>

[Stump]

<blockquote>BIGDUX said:
<p>Do ya&#39;ll allow jon boat fishermen?</p>
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<p>I would never, ever fish out of a jonboat<img title="Wink" src="/site/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-wink.gif" alt="Wink" /></p>

[Bruiser]

<blockquote>BIGDUX said:
<p>Do ya&#39;ll allow jon boat fishermen?</p>
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<p>Depends on whether I have to help carry it.</p>

[Boyscout]

<blockquote>
<p>Heck we let Boyscout fish with us, so somebody in a jon boat certainly won&#39;t hurt</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The funniest things always have and element of truth! <img title="Cool" src="/site/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-cool.gif" alt="Cool" /></p>
<p>Bring the jon boat. This is a river bassin site and it don&#39;t matter what you are fishing out of. Correction, if you are fishing nude...it really depends on your gender and height to weight ratio.</p>
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<p>On a lighter note...</p>
<p>Lets start with what month and then get a head count. That make sense before picking a where?</p>
<p>I think April is the best overall month for this type of event. What say you all and how many of you are going to show?</p>

[lilpdriverrat]

I should be there

[Stump]

Count me in.

[blake]

Depends on work schedule but I would like to try and swing it to a few of these rodeo events.&nbsp;

[Bruiser]

I&#39;ll be there.

[waderjon]

I will do my best to attend it just depends on the weekend...

[TygerRiverWalker]

<p>I&#39;ll be there.</p>
<p>TRW</p>

[EMRJPV]

<p>The first weekend of April would be my best chance of attending. We have a baby due the 5th of May and all kitchen passes have been revoked after the first weekend of April.</p>

[Bruiser]

<p>EMRJPV, I would hate for you to miss the rodeo, but the first weekend in April is Easter. I don&#39;t think it would be a good idea to schedule the rodeo for that weekend.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Congratulations on the baby!</p>

[EMRJPV]

<p>You know I didnt think of that. Guess that might not be a good time then huh?:smile: Well if you guys wanna do it end of march or anytime between now and first weekend of April I could make it. Thanks Bruiser, we are excited. Ten years is a long time to wait for one but God is in control.</p>

[Bruiser]

The weekends of April 9-11 or 16-18 are good for me. Does anyone have any objection to the rodeo being held on one of those weekends? Which weekend do y&#39;all prefer?

[ol' Feller]

<p>I&#39;ll be there.</p>
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[Stump]

Either works for me. By then we may be able to pull off one on the Edisto if that is still the preference &nbsp;Its on a pretty good fall now, and by then the trees should be helping the cause. Lowcountry or midlands matters not to me. we could always plan for the Edisto and have a back up plan for the midlands.

[Bruiser]

<p>Lets go ahead and have the rodeo on the Edisto River for the weekend of April 16-18. I think everyone here is excited to fish the Edisto so let&#39;s make that happen. Those dates will also give us a little bit of a cushion from Easter weekend.</p>
<p>We&#39;ll need a head count to reserve campsites so please reply here if you plan on attending.</p>
<p>Stump, can you reserve the campsites for us?</p>
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[Stump]

Not a problem. Just need a head count. Let&#39;s say by Friday, the 26th.

[Boyscout]

<p>Ok, Bruiser has a date target and we try Edisto.</p>
<p>I&#39;m sure some of us have plan B ideas&nbsp;in case of bad water. We can hammer that out the next couple of weeks.</p>
<p>Head count? So far the list is.</p>
<p>I figure we can add a couple others and some will have unforeseen shedule conflicts.</p>
<p>FlySlingerCole<br />BIGDUX<br />lilpdriverrat<br />Stumphumper<br />blake<br />Bruiser<br />waderjon<br />TygerRiverWalker<br />EMRJPV<br />ol Feller<br />Boyscout</p>

[deadeye]

I would like to join this trip. I will let my buddy Will know about it too and send him a link to this thread.

[TygerRiverWalker]

<p>BS,</p>
<p>I think you can add Redfishguide to the list. I&#39;ll talk to him this week sometime to confirm.</p>
<p>TRW</p>

[Deepstep]

I&#39;ll hopefully be there just depending on how well my newborn son is doing, and if my wife doesn&#39;t object lol <img title="Laugh" src="/site/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif" alt="Laugh" />&nbsp;deep

[Bruiser]

<p>Guys, we are reserving campsites within the next day so please respond to this thread if you plan on attending or not. So far the list looks like this:</p><p>Deepstep<br />
Redfishguide<br />
duprej357 and friend<br />
FlySlingerCole<br />
BIGDUX<br />
lilpdriverrat<br />
Stumphumper<br />
blake<br />
Bruiser<br />
waderjon<br />
TygerRiverWalker<br />
EMRJPV<br />
ol Feller<br />
Boyscout</p><p>It looks like there will be around 15 people attending that weekend.</p>

[BasserDrew]

If I am not on the road that weekend then I would love to come down and join in on this!&nbsp; Thanks for setting it up guys!&nbsp; The new forum will be up soon and it has its own calendar function that we can add this onto.

[Boyscout]

<p>Thanks to&nbsp;Bruiser. I been working on the new site and have let lots of things fall thru the cracks.</p>
<p>BTW, I&#39;m thinking for site plan B, we look at the Broad above Parr. There is a good campground near Neal Shoals and we will have three floats downstream and a couple on the Enoree.</p>
<p>Just a thought.</p>
<p>BS</p>

[FBMoche]

Would love to join you boys but that is anniversary&nbsp;weekend.&nbsp; I better do something nice for the better half since I am taking a 5 day golf trip the following week.&nbsp; I&#39;m sure it will be a big time.

[Boyscout]

<p>Is there no justice in this world??? Yeah, what a dumb question.</p>
<p>A CAFE without Redkayak???</p>
<p>FB, this ain&#39;t right!</p>
<p>Not your fault, but we are foobar and perplexed!</p>
<p>FB, when ever and where ever we land, won&#39;t be the same without you, bro.</p>
<p>BS</p>

[Bruiser]

<p>Reservations for the campsite will be made tomorrow. We will be reserving four sites. According to Stumphumper, the campsites are large so four sites should give us sufficient room. They also have a fairly large open area that we should be able to use if we don\'t have enough room at the sites. The only bad part about the open area is that it is away from the river and bathrooms (which may be a good thing….those that attended the North Carolina Rodeo know what I mean). So don\'t be afraid to load up the boat at the last minute and join us for some fun! We\'ll be able to make room for you, even if you didn\'t respond to this thread! The more the merrier! </p><p>Boyscout, great back up plan! Anyone have any questions?</p><p>BTW, I talked with Stumphumper tonight and he heard from a reliable source that the Edisto is looking pretty good right now. It\'s looking good for the rodeo!</p>

[Boyscout]

<p>Thanks, Bruiser. You ARE da man!</p>
<p>This is going to be a blast.</p>

[EMRJPV]

I will not be able to make this one. Our daughter is supposed to arrive the first week of May and I cant be that far away just in case. Sure wish I could.

[Bruiser]

ATTENTION, ATTENTION! Reservations for the Lowcountry Springfest have been made for Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17. We will have four tent sites and it will only cost each person $10-$15 total for both nights. Each site includes electric and water hookups. Please click on the following link for more information about Colleton State Park (http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/1876.aspx).

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[smfisher]

Man I would love to be at this one but with everything I have to do this year there is just no way. Good luck guys and keep the Geese away from Drew.

[Bruiser]

It is that time again for another River Bassin Rodeo. This time it will be the First Annual Lowcountry Springfest, where Riverbassin.com members will gather for good food, fishing, and fellowship.

What: The Lowcountry Springfest will be a fishing and camping excursion for registered forum members of this site and their guests. To become a member simply register for free on the Riverbassin forums.

Who Can Attend: Members and friends of RiverBassin.com. Although Springfest will take place in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, all members of the site and their guests are welcome and encouraged to attend.

When: The Lowcountry Springfest will take place the weekend of April 16-18. We will be camping Friday and Saturday night. We understand that everyone may not be able stay the whole weekend. Please feel free to come and go at any time. The purpose of this Riverbassin Rodeo is to get members of this site together to unwind from the wintertime blues and enjoy some good fishing, good times, and good food. So come on and join us and feel free to bring others that might enjoy the Lowcountry Springfest.

Where: On the banks of the beautiful Edisto River at Colleton State Park (http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/1876.aspx). The park is located 11 miles north of Walterboro and 48 miles northwest of Charleston, S.C.
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Lowcountry Springfest Waters: Our location will give us access to many good floats on the main stem of the Edisto River, approximately 70 river miles worth. So we will be able to accommodate a large group. Overcrowding on the river will not be an issue.

Camping: We will reserve as many improved campsites as we need: picnic tables, fire rings, running water, and electricity. The restroom facilities are well kept, heated, and have hot water. There are a limited number of sites suitable for campers up to 40′. If you would like one of these please let us know ASAP!

Cost: $10-15 for tent camping. Reservations and payment has already been made. Please contact Bruiser for more information.

Supplies: There is a small country store 1 mile from the park. A Wal-Mart and other major grocery chains are in Walterboro 11 miles to the south.

Please follow the Lowcountry Springfest thread on the forum to see who is bringing what and how you can pitch in.

What YOU need to do: Please announce your plans to attend on this thread and whether or not you plan to bring any guests. The sooner you let us know the better the chance of everyone being on adjoining camp sites!

Please remember to be on your best behavior. It is VERY important that Riverbassin maintains a good relationship with the state park. We want to be good stewards of our sport and represent Riverbassin well! This is ESSENTIAL in order to preserve the future of our sport!

See you at the Lowcountry Springfest!

[Deepstep]

Provided my newborn son is doing well and wife too....Myself and a buddy will be there. I have tons of stoves laterns and other stuff, and would like to add that I will be cooking low country boil for the entire group if I am indeed able to come as a thank you for support and prayers for my son and just generally being a great group to hang wit...besides whats a lowcountry springfest w/o lowcountry boil, seems like sat night will probably be the best time to cook as I may roll in late evening on friday. I'll keep an eye on the total and let yall know for sure if I'll be there ahead of time, but provided everyone at home is good I'll be there!

[TygerRiverWalker]

My name is on the list already. I am still planning to be there!
TRW

[BasserDrew]

http://www.riverbassin.com/site/2010/03/2010-lowcountry-springfest/

[redfishguide]

I'm not sure where to respond so I will do it here as well. Count me in and maybe a day or so early. TRW already added me to the list so I'm just confirming. Really appreciate the efforts of the organizers putting this together.

Jack

[Bruiser]

Attendees as of 3/11/10
Deepstep
Redfishguide
duprej357
FlySlingerCole
BIGDUX
lilpdriverrat
Probably Shakeyworm
Stumphumper
blake
Bruiser
waderjon
TygerRiverWalker
ol Feller
Boyscout
Rockstar
PawPaw (I'm gonna try and make it!)

[lilpdriverrat]

I will probably bring shakeyworm with me

[waderjon]

Ok you can remove the maybe status for me...I will officially be there at least Friday threw Sunday..I have just received a double ought kitchen pass for the weekend :)

[Deepstep]

i will be bringing newly recruited member rockstar with me to th rodeo!

[deadeye]

I am still in but my friend is out. What is the procedure for shuttling boats?

[Bruiser]

Dupre, we'll probably figure out the shuttles and floats around the campfire while we are sharing fishing stories.

Is anyone else planning on fishing Friday?

[waderjon]

I plan to be there in time to fish Friday.

[ol' Feller]

About fishing on Friday..I want to, I plan to, but it's too early yet to know if I can get away with it without work throwing a wrench into things....right now I'll call it 80/20.
How early can we show up on Friday to get the campsites?

[Bruiser]

Check in is at 2 p.m. according to the website. I'm sure it won't be a problem if we get there earlier. However, I'll still try to contact the park to make sure we can get there earlier.

[Boyscout]

I am planning to be there Friday too. Maybe I can find a short float so I can get to camp early enough to set up tent in daylight.

Only thing worse than setting up camp in the dark is setting up camp in the dark and it's raining and you are in the wrong place on private property and the land owner is pointing a shotgun at your belly...take that back, the worse is dealing with the IRS or DMV.

Oh yeah, speaking of floats, here is a good website with access points on the Edisto: http://www.edistofriends.org/edisto_access.htm

I advise everyone to do thier homework on the access sites so that when we plan floats around the camp fire, we all have a decent idea of where everything is. Might save someone a bad day. Nothing worse than spending half your fishing day driving down roads while lost. Yeah, even worse than setting up camp in the dark...while it's raining!

I am so pumped about this trip, I am getting the shakes. I will have to see my therapist 3 times a week till April 16th!

[maniac]

Please Count me in and maybe a day or so early. I'll probably ride up with Redfishguide.

Chuck

[deadeye]

Duprej357 has hereby been changed to deadeyedupre. I am still in for this trip. For those that have fished the Edisto before, what kind of patterns and bait presentations are we considering? I know its hard to tell in advance, but what historically has worked well?

[waderjon]

Has anyone put any thought into the grocery list yet ?

[Boyscout]

Duprej357 has hereby been changed to deadeyedupre

I think Cole has started something with his name change. Got me to thinking about changing mine to HeapingPileOfBS...

waderjon, I usually bring enough to feed me and then a little extra but if we can talk LilPeeDee into bringing some of his awesome deer sausage, we got it whupped! Same trip, Tar Devil brought some massive deer steaks. I ate so much, I hurt myself.

I usually bring some extra Johnsonville Jalapena and Chedder brats which go great with everything. Over the past couple of years, I started bringing roast beef sliced thin with some provolone cheese and whole wheat bread for breakfast. In the morning, fishing time is wasting so usually eat the sandwich which is made the night before and consumed in about 2 minutes with no cooking and cleanup required. Discovered that trick down in the Glades with RedfishGuide cause you drive 15 hours to fish, you don't waste any daylight cooking breakfast!

BTW, I'll bring 1 extra 2 man tent, 2 gas double burner stoves, 1 single burner stove (great for coffee), 1 extra cot and sleeping pads, 2 electric lanterns, 4 camp chairs, 1 frying pan, various cooking utinsels, plastic cups, and various other eating related stuff. Oh yeah, I'll bring the kitchen sink too!

I wasn't pegged Boyscout for nothing.

HeapingPileOfBS

BTW, you go to college and get your BS which stands for...you know. Then you get your MS which means More of the Same BS, and then you get your PHD which means Piled Higher and Deeper BS
!

[waderjon]

Dang BS...Sounds like you got it covered man..I'll just show up with my fishing gear and hang around you all weekend :)

[ol' Feller]

BTW, you go to college and get your BS which stands for...you know. Then you get your MS which means More of the Same BS, and then you get your PHD which means Piled Higher and Deeper BS
!

Hey dude....PM sent.

[lilpdriverrat]

I will bring what sausage I have left. I need to check my freezer...pretty pitiful deer season this year! I may even have to go and steal some of shakeyworm's. Those brats were unreal last year! I did not eat for 3 days after last year.

[Deepstep]

I still have several packs of deer sausage, rockstar has some pork sausage from a hog he killed as well , and don't forget rocky and I will be cooking LOW COUNTRY BOIL FOR EVERYONE SAT NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at no cost to anyone there, as my treat!

[clong2013]

I will be there for this one looking forward to it. Just not sure what time I will get there on friday.

[Boyscout]

and don't forget rocky and I will be cooking LOW COUNTRY BOIL FOR EVERYONE SAT NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at no cost to anyone there, as my treat!

Guys, this sounds like a bribe. Yeah, I can see it now, while we are chowing down on the feast, Deepstep is going to be asking us for info on our favorite fishing holes...or worse, he is running for public office and wants our vote! :cool:

All kidding aside, Deep that is ultra cool and I can't wait to dig into the grub. Thank you!

BS

[Boyscout]

Hey ol' Feller, that PM was insane funny and yes, best a PM and not on the board.

clong2013, glad to have you with us. Its going to be a great trip.

lilpdriverrat, thats what happens with a new baby. The hunting and fishing get pushed way back on the priorities list and it should. Its worth it. BTW, boy or girl? You might have made a post about it and I missed cause been really busy last few months. Hey, this September when I do the family beach trip, I'm going to try again to get you to take me fishing one day.

BS

[lilpdriverrat]

BS...girl...4 months old now almost 5. I got to go hunting quite a bit just nothing worth shooting. You have an open invitation anytime on that fishing trip. Hopefully the water levels will cooperate this year!

[Deepstep]

Boyscout lol! You got me man! while you r all distract by a feast of sausage red potatoes corn and skrimp perfectly seasoned in zatarains pro boil and topped off w your fav cold beverage...rocky and I will be slippin around going through your tackle bags and inspecting whats tied on everybodys rods! Lol! Ass far as public office goes I bet I could win the presidency rt now on a take our country back platform!!!!!

[Stump]

Finally back on line and back in the Low Country of SC, Boys!!! Anyone who is planning to get down early needs to hit me up. I'll probably be setting up camp on Monday or Tuesday.

[castapotamus]

Please count me in, plus one more (my 11 year old son - topwatershaman). We should arrive Saturday morning. SO looking forward it!!

[Bruiser]

It's almost here!

[BasserDrew]

Crossed both forks on I-20 today on my way to ATL and thought about this event. Also saw deepstep and rockstar for a short visit and they are getting excited and were telling me about all this food their bringing and how it is going to be an insane feast!

[Catawba]

Hey Bruiser! Is it possible to join in at this late date? I had a great time last year at Uwharrie in spite of the camp site :) I would probably arrive Friday evening and fish Saturday only. Depending on weather, I'll probably leave some time Sunday.



It's almost here!

[Bruiser]

Come on down Catawba! It'll be great to have you!

It looks like we'll have a pretty good crowd. We may contact the park to see if we can use their primitive camping field as well as the spots we have already reserved so we can have plenty of room for everyone.

What do you think Stump? The sites we have reserved borders the primitive camping area. Do you think they'll allow us to use the primitive area on such short notice?

[deadeye]

Who is going to be there early? I was planning to come down thursday night after work, although it'll be pretty late. I remember somebody saying they were setting up camp around monday or tuesday. Also, whats the deal with the grocery list?

[Stump]

Bruiser- I don't think they will have any issue with that as long as it is not already reserved. I have to go to Aiken later today, and will try to stop by and speak with the ranger. They also have a recreation building that they let camping clubs use. I'll check and see if we can use it also.

deadeyedupre- I plan to set up camp on Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest. Come on down whenever you are ready.

[Catawba]

Thanks Bruiser!

I don't mind reserving a separate site for myself if necessary and possible at this point. I have never been to this park so I'll go with your recommendation.

[Stump]

Catawba, you should be fine. If we need to add a site or two I'll be there by Wednesday at the latest and can take care of it.

[Catawba]

Greatly appreciated Stumphumper! I wish I could get there on Wednesday myself, but the wife and daughter won't allow it. I am really looking forward to this.

[lilpdriverrat]

I was just going back over my schedule and saw that I have a baseball tournament on the 16 and 17 so I will not be able to make the Rodeo:( I don't know how I overlooked it before.:confused: I hope you guys have a blast!

[redfishguide]

Hey Stumphumper if your looking for company I might head over Wed pm so I can fish early thursday. I'll have a truck and Kaynoe.

Jack

[Deepstep]

Hey fellas I was just wondering if we could get a sorta final count as I need to buy the appropriate amounts of sausage corn taters and skrimp for our lowcountry springfest lowcountry feast!

[Stump]

Come on Jack. My plan is to do a long float Wed. and Thurs. to mark the hard to spot take outs. I'll probably be doing more floating than fishing those two days, but you're welcome to join me.

[Boyscout]

I'm still in. be there Friday late afternoon.

BTW, I have created a few float plans for floats upstream and downstream of the park.

Stump, if get a chance, can you look these over and see if I made any errors? Also, is there a public landing at Springtown?

Edisto Floats (http://www.derekspace.net/edisto.htm)

[Catawba]

Thanks for posting these floats Boyscout.

Hey Stumphumper - you think I can make the 2.9 mile float from Givhans SP work for me?

[redfishguide]

Come on Jack. My plan is to do a long float Wed. and Thurs. to mark the hard to spot take outs. I'll probably be doing more floating than fishing those two days, but you're welcome to join me.

Should be there by 5:00 pm or so on Wednesday. Looking foward to it.

Thanks,
Jack

[Stump]

BS- Those look good. We call the GPCL Landing Big Foots House (anyone launching there will see why), and the Springtown landing is private ($10 I think). I'm putting together some maps also that will break up some of these floats using some of my private accesses.

Catawba- We can make several floats work for you. I'll have at the minimum, one jon boat with electric motor and a Riverhawk with a 15hp with me for anyone to use.


One word of caution. The floats between Givhans Ferry SP and Jellico will be a little sketchy this weekend. The warmer temps have started bringing out the local "wildlife". In particular, Good Hope and Jellico's will be a little rough.

[Stump]

BTW- Things are shaping up nicely for this weekend. The river has dropped to a good level with no rain in the forecast. The water is getting warmer and clearer by the day. Temps are supposed to be in the low 80's. For those that are interested, the bream and crappie are really starting to pop!

[ol' Feller]

What's the current head count?

[Bruiser]

Deepstep will provide a Low Country Boil to all attendees on Saturday night.

Current list of Attendees:
Deepstep
Redfishguide
deadeyedupre
BIGDUX
Stumphumper
blake
Bruiser
TygerRiverWalker
ol Feller
Boyscout
Rockstar
Clong2013
Castapotamus and son
Catawba
Maniac
Kampfire Ken

[Stump]

Plus one. Kampfire Ken will be joining us. He also lives down here and is familiar with most of the river.

[redfishguide]

One more my buddy "Maniac" should roll in Saturday morn.

Thanks,
Jack

[waderjon]

Scratch me from the list fellas..I am not going to be able to make it..I hope you guys have a good time and good fishing..

[Deepstep]

I have all the provisions for the food on sat night I have bought more than enough for about 20 folks erring on the side of caution we will have plenty to go round and a 100qt pot to cook it in, so we should be good, I cannot wait to get down there, will be later fri night for me and rockstar, jeff

[Stump]

Rodeo Insider

* Watch out for the "pie plate " wasp nests... trust me, you would rather have a moccasin in the boat.

*You will need some sort of anchoring system. Drag chain or whatever. Remember we don't have shoals and pools, so it will be a steady 2-3 mph with very little to break the current.

*The top water bite is picking up, but the bigger bass are coming on jigs, plastics, Spinnerbaits, and swim baits.

*Trophy flathead cats (60-80 lbs) are being caught pretty regular. If anyone is interested bring a heavy rod and some circle hooks. We can fish for them from the bank in the evenings with live bream.

**** Technically alcohol is prohibited in the SP, but the ranger said they do not enforce that rule as long as we don't flaunt it.

[deadeye]

Just to clarify, the only meal that is being prepared is the Lowcountry Boil extravaganza, correct?

[BasserDrew]

I'm going to try and make it too so we'll see what happens with the rest of my week.

I think that is right DeadEye, just Saturday's meal but if you eat like some of us do at these events you won't need food for about two more days after Deepsteps Low Country boil!!!!

I also heard today that PawPaw and Cajun were going to make the trip.

[Bruiser]

Deepstep will provide a Lowcountry Boil to all attendees on Saturday night. This will be the only meal that will be prepared for the group as a whole. There are grills at the campsite so feel free to take advantage of that!

Current List of Attendees
Deepstep
Redfishguide
deadeyedupre
BIGDUX
Stumphumper
blake
Bruiser
TygerRiverWalker
ol Feller
Boyscout
Rockstar
Clong2013
Castapotamus and son
Catawba
Maniac
Kampfire Ken
PawPaw
Cajun
BasserDrew

[redfishguide]

Yeah!!!! Paw Paw's coming!!

[Deepstep]

Looks like we got a great group its gonna be a ton of fun! Yes, the meal on sat eve/night will be prepared by me and rocky served lowcountry style poured out on picnic tables covered in newspaper, I am bringing cocktail and tartar sauce, butter, and some cajun shake if you like xtra heat. If you have an allergy to shellfish, you will not be able to eat anything I fix due to the contents being all boiled together. If you have never had lowcountry boil, you r in for a real treat. The meal will consist of red potatoes, corn on the cob, georgia boy smoked sausage, a few yella onions and a few lemons, and of course 14lbs of med shrimp, all boiled in my fav seasoning ( dont ask I won't tell ya about my trade secrets, or my fishin holes) j/k its boiled in zatarans pro boil which is good and spicy. If you feel for health or allergy reasons you cannot or shouldnt eat any of this rest assured you will not hurt my feelings or anyone elses as we will enjoy your share without complaint!!!! Seriously though, I dont have a plan B for those who may have allergies or health concerns so make sure to bring something and if you r no chef then we will be glad to help you throw it on the grill! There is no catch here, this is my gift to my fellow hard working americans and esp river bassers. things are tough all over right now, this is my attempt in a small way to gather on the river, enjoy good food and fellowship, and forget that for a while. Thanks to all the state reps who have and are currently helping to bring this event together!!!! You guys have done an awesome job!

Ps...sounds like there r plenty of wasps out so if you r allergic pack your epi pen please! Rocky and I are both trained and certified nurse anesthetists and will have a simple first aid kit on hand, jeff

[BIGDUX]

Guys, I am going to have to back out. My wife is having to make an emergency family trip to Virginia this weekend and I have child duty. I know you all will have a great time and hopefully I will be able to make another tirp sometime. The river is really getting into good shape, so hopefully the fish will cooperate.

Later

[Stump]

I'm heading out to set up camp in the next couple of hours. If anyone needs to reach me...843-754-6679.

[Bruiser]

We're sorry to hear you won't be able to attend, Bigdux. Don't worry though, we'll be sure to post plenty of pictures and videos so you'll still be able to join in on the fun!

Deepstep, do we need anything else such as paper plate, napkins, etc. for Saturday? I will go ahead and pick up those things if we need them. Thanks again for all that you are providing!

Current List of Attendees
Deepstep
Redfishguide
deadeyedupre
Stumphumper
blake
Bruiser
TygerRiverWalker
ol Feller
Boyscout
Rockstar
Clong2013
Castapotamus and son
Catawba
Maniac
Kampfire Ken
PawPaw
Cajun
BasserDrew

[smalliesam]

Y'all have fun, catch a bunch and be careful. Don't eat too much, ha!

[Deepstep]

I will have plates (24 ct chinette platters), I have not picked napkins or utensils as of yet. Looks like rocky will show up early and set up our tent and camp, and I will follow later tomorrow eve, as we have a heavy afternoon schedulr in the operating room tomorrow, jeff

ps let me know if I need to get anything else, I get emails on my blackberrry, jeffscoggin@gmail.com

[SouthernBred Basser]

Man this trip really sounds cool!I hate I have to work all weekend.Maybe the next time.Looking at canoes really like the oldtown rockport.Anybody know anything about this canoe?

[mookie]

yall have fun!
anybody have any ideas about a nc rodeo this year?
(sorry to hijack this thread, if anyone replies, feel free to start a new one in the nc area)

[Deepstep]

well i had to run by the store tonite so i did pick up forks and a few rolls of paper towels and some xtra plates just in case so yall just need to add cold beverage of choice to complete your meal sat, jeff

[Boyscout]

I also heard today that PawPaw and Cajun were going to make the trip.
Oh yeah! Paw Paw, you got to make it.

waderjohn and Lil PD, sorry you'all can't make it this time. Was looking forward to meeting WJ and seeing LPD again. Sometimes life just sucks.

Guys, I am totally wired and got all my stuff (except for the cold food) in the car and the trailor (loaded with boats) is hooked up. The folks at work will be envious cause they know I am going to have a blast for 3 days!

All be safe while traveling and I cannot wait to meet all the newbies and see many old friends.

BS

[clong2013]

I am packed and will be leaving Atlanta about 4ish when I get off work. That puts me as getting in about 8pm according to the gps (that doesnt account for how fast I may drive at times).