Colorado River Trip - Fall - zone Invite
Colorado River Trip - Fall - zone Invite
Date: Oct 22 - 23, Tentative Date
Stretch: Tahitian Village - Smithville 18 miles
Group: 5 or 6 committed, open invite
Well since the trip was cancelled due to all the rain last spring it is time to plan another river trip. I have decided to do the run from Tahitian Village to Smithville. This looks like it is an 18 mile run with a large island in a sharp bend about halfway. I've never paddled it myself but anyone that has is welcome to chime in with advice or information. After last springs floods i am hoping the river is in good shape.
In an effort to get an idea how the river is, I am volunteering to float /fish it extensivly over the next couple of months.
Stretch: Tahitian Village - Smithville 18 miles
Group: 5 or 6 committed, open invite
Well since the trip was cancelled due to all the rain last spring it is time to plan another river trip. I have decided to do the run from Tahitian Village to Smithville. This looks like it is an 18 mile run with a large island in a sharp bend about halfway. I've never paddled it myself but anyone that has is welcome to chime in with advice or information. After last springs floods i am hoping the river is in good shape.
In an effort to get an idea how the river is, I am volunteering to float /fish it extensivly over the next couple of months.
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Count me as a maybe.
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I replied on the old thread as I should be in for these dates. I'd also be up for a trip or two to check it out over the next couple months if you'd want some company.sleepyTX wrote:Date: Oct 22 - 23, Tentative Date
Stretch: Tahitian Village - Smithville 18 miles
Group: 5 or 6 committed, open invite
Well since the trip was cancelled due to all the rain last spring it is time to plan another river trip. I have decided to do the run from Tahitian Village to Smithville. This looks like it is an 18 mile run with a large island in a sharp bend about halfway. I've never paddled it myself but anyone that has is welcome to chime in with advice or information. After last springs floods i am hoping the river is in good shape.
In an effort to get an idea how the river is, I am volunteering to float /fish it extensivly over the next couple of months.
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put me down
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Neskora,
I am not sure when I will be able to get on the river and when I do it will probably be LA Grange or Plum Park. Do to family obligations it may be at short notice. I'll be happy to post if I am going though. I usually use those two parks and paddle up river.
I am not sure when I will be able to get on the river and when I do it will probably be LA Grange or Plum Park. Do to family obligations it may be at short notice. I'll be happy to post if I am going though. I usually use those two parks and paddle up river.
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I really want to do this trip. Was at Buescher this past weekend, and drove into Smithville and checked out the river. Still slightly out of being clear, but looked awesome, especially compared to what is has looked like. Sounds like a good time of year, and a good plan. This will be 2 nights on the river or just one?
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I plan to be on the river for one night. There is at least one guy who planned last spring to camp on the island for two nights.
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Pencil me in. I'll check out the calendar.
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Sounds like an early Saturday launch and all day Sunday trip. Good thing I'm off on Mondays! I'm in, keep me posted
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I can't make the weekend of the 22&23rd. Can do 15 & 16 or 29th & 30th.
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T100, sorry would love to meet you but Oct 22-23 has firmed up quite a bit. I can barely make that weekend work.
Hit the stretch from Bastrop to Tahitian a couple weeks ago and got skunked.
Hit the stretch from Bastrop to Tahitian a couple weeks ago and got skunked.
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Also wanted to add that at least two kids might be coming on this trip. More are welcome but I would appreciate toned down behavior
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sounds like a blast, following closely. If work lets me restructure days off, would love to join you. Is there a place to park at take out that you know of?
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Does this mean Steve can't gosleepyTX wrote:Also wanted to add that at least two kids might be coming on this trip. More are welcome but I would appreciate toned down behavior
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No Larry. I can go because other kids will be there!
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Redshad, Sorry for the long delay, yes there is parking under the bridge in Smithville. Smithville PDC usually runs a patrol through at night to keep things on the up and up.
Paddled LA Grange last weekend, fishing was poor but the river looks great.
Paddled LA Grange last weekend, fishing was poor but the river looks great.
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It looks like we will be starting out as two groups Steveno is planning to put in on Friday, Oct 21 at 8 AM. His groping will paddle to the island about halfway and camp for two nights. The second group will put in Saturday, Oct 22 at 8 AM and meet the first group on the island. Both groups will paddle out to Smithville on Sunday.
Let me know if anyone is still interested
Let me know if anyone is still interested
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me for sat..
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have to check my work schedule...we got slammed and playing catch up. good news is if i can make it i will be able to shuttle one back to bastrop
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Welderdude, I understand work getting in the way..
I would like to get a head count if anyone wants to go.
I would like to get a head count if anyone wants to go.
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I'm still in going to be a hard work week ..but as it stands now im in ..I need this trip bad
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Im going to have to let you know last minute. probably Thursday
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I regretfully have to back out. Will try again another time though. Would much rather be camping than working.
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had a great time fun to do a different section of the Colorado
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more pic...