WI early season opener

Well, I drove through a large part of the SE third of Wisconsin last
week. Streams are all running freely with very little ice even along
the banks. By Friday nearly all of the snow had disappeared from the
surrounding landscape. Unless we get significant precipitation
between now and Saturday, the 6th, stream levels should be very
manageable with no undue silt load. No significant precipitation is
expected. Weather.com says high of 36 and low of 24 for Friday, 40/26
for Saturday, and 42/31 for Sunday. Few snow showers on Friday and
Saturday, and mostly sunny on Sunday.

Assuming anyone is still interested, someone still has to make a
choice of location. A couple of us have expressed indifference to
Black Earth creek but not much else has been suggested. If anyone has
a preference, this would be the time to make it known. I WILL be
going somewhere (whether to fish or merely do the tourist thing will
hinge on weather, mood, etc.). I'm moderately familiar with a few
streams in Vernon county....West Fork of the Kickapoo, Timber Coulee,
and a couple of others....but I understand that it's a long drive for
anyone coming up from Illinois or other points south. I'll bow to
anyone else's requirements.

If I don't get a stated preference from anyone in the next day or two
I'll pick a spot myself and let you all know where I'll be on Saturday
morning.

Wolfgang

"Wolfgang" wrote in message

Assuming anyone is still interested, someone still has to make a
choice of location. A couple of us have expressed indifference to
Black Earth creek but not much else has been suggested. If anyone has
a preference, this would be the time to make it known. I WILL be
going somewhere (whether to fish or merely do the tourist thing will
hinge on weather, mood, etc.).

[snip]

If I don't get a stated preference from anyone in the next day or two
I'll pick a spot myself and let you all know where I'll be on Saturday
morning.


My plans are to leave Indy about 7pm Friday and get at least to Rockford IL
or even Madison Friday night.

My preferences are for the streams around the Fennimore area but will bow to
the group. I don't think we need to be on the stream first thing Sat
morning, so a meeting point for breakfast would be decent and a final group
vote could be made if needed.

Wayne

"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
.com...

My plans are to leave Indy about 7pm Friday and get at least to
Rockford IL
or even Madison Friday night.

My preferences are for the streams around the Fennimore area but
will bow to
the group. I don't think we need to be on the stream first thing Sat
morning, so a meeting point for breakfast would be decent and a
final group
vote could be made if needed.

O.k., we got one vote for the Fennimore area. So far, that's one more
than any place else. I assume you know some of the streams around
there. Unless we hear from someone else, I'll be counting on you for
guide service.

Wolfgang

"Wolfgang" wrote in message
...

Unless we hear from someone else, I'll be counting on you for
guide service.


got a shiney new nickel?

Wolfgang wrote:
...
Assuming anyone is still interested, ...

I'll have to take a pass.

"I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make
as they go flying by."
-- Douglas Adams

--
Ken Fortenberry

On Tue, 2 Mar 2004 10:30:07 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Well, I drove through a large part of the SE third of Wisconsin last
week. Streams are all running freely with very little ice even along
the banks. By Friday nearly all of the snow had disappeared from the
surrounding landscape. Unless we get significant precipitation
between now and Saturday, the 6th, stream levels should be very
manageable with no undue silt load. No significant precipitation is
expected. Weather.com says high of 36 and low of 24 for Friday, 40/26
for Saturday, and 42/31 for Sunday. Few snow showers on Friday and
Saturday, and mostly sunny on Sunday.

Assuming anyone is still interested, someone still has to make a
choice of location. A couple of us have expressed indifference to
Black Earth creek but not much else has been suggested. If anyone has
a preference, this would be the time to make it known. I WILL be
going somewhere (whether to fish or merely do the tourist thing will
hinge on weather, mood, etc.). I'm moderately familiar with a few
streams in Vernon county....West Fork of the Kickapoo, Timber Coulee,
and a couple of others....but I understand that it's a long drive for
anyone coming up from Illinois or other points south. I'll bow to
anyone else's requirements.

If I don't get a stated preference from anyone in the next day or two
I'll pick a spot myself and let you all know where I'll be on Saturday
morning.

Wolfgang

Unfortunately it looks less and less likely that I'll make it (still
sick) . But it if I were going I'd try the Big Green or Big Spring,
both north of Fennimore. If they were too crowded I'd keep the Trout
Stream Regs/Map book and a DeLorme atlas open on the seat next to me
and drive until I found a nice looking piece of water.

People have been seeing gray caddis and midges coming off across the
Big River on the creeks in Iowa.


g.c.


If the fishing doesn't work out there is always this:

http://www.sceniclodivalley.org/lrl_...adsleopold.htm

"George Cleveland" wrote in message
...

Unfortunately it looks less and less likely that I'll make it (still
sick) .

Bummer, I was hoping to meet you.

But it if I were going I'd try the Big Green

One of the streams I had the desire to fish. That's two votes Wolfie.

"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
...
"George Cleveland" wrote in message
...

Unfortunately it looks less and less likely that I'll make it (still
sick) .

Bummer, I was hoping to meet you.

Ya, Georgie's o.k., in a nort woodsie kinda way.......I guess......but, ya
seen one Curd, ya pretty much seen 'em all.

But it if I were going I'd try the Big Green

One of the streams I had the desire to fish. That's two votes Wolfie.

Well, I have never yet objected to scoping out a new bit of
water.......seems kinda silly to start now.

BTW: Becky says we got room to put up a body for a night, if you don't care
to drive as far as Mad Town.

Wolfgang
and we still got time to lay in a stock of whatever beverage is required.

Just tell me where and what time to meet you on Sat. morning for breakfast and
I'll be there.
Joel
Joel Axelrad
**DFD**

"Wolfgang" wrote in message
...


BTW: Becky says we got room to put up a body for a night, if you don't
care
to drive as far as Mad Town.


Thanks for the offer, but I'll probably be traveling with a big 2-1/2 yo
Golden, Ralph's a great dog but we're a little behind the eight ball in the
obedience department with him. We'll pick a Holiday Inn somewhere near
Madison, which will also make the Sunday morning trip before the return home
easier. But can I take a rain check for my summer return to the Tomorrow
River?

and we still got time to lay in a stock of whatever beverage is required.


I'm gonna pack some Two Hearted Ale, some Bell's Pale Ale, and a flask of
Scotland's finest. What else would we like?

I was hoping to get out of town early enough to hit up the warehouse sale @
Sam's Wine and Spirits in Chicago before heading north and west, but it
looks like I won't be leaving soon enough. .

Wayne