MI FIsh-In Float Trips

[Joe Valencic]

My fishing partner and I will be doing three fishing/float trips in my canoe next week, and wondered if anyone else was planning to do so as well. Monday we will be on the North Branch from Dam 4 to Morley Rd (6 hour float), Tuesday will be South Branch from Smith Bridge to McMaster Bridge on the Main Branch (8-10 hour float), Wednesday will be Wakely Lake for gills & bass (as long as it takes), and Thursday will be Kellogg Bridge to Parmalee (10 hour float). These are all subject to daily conditions and weather, and can change as needed.

I have a "spotter" who will be moving my vehicle to the take-out spots for the river trips for $25 per move. I can PM you with his phone number if you need it. I have room for a second canoe on top of my van (or in the back) if someone wants to split the spotter's fee and take the same trip(s).

Joe

[Mato Kuwapi]

I'm bringing my canoe as well, though I have not giving a lot of thought as to when or where I'll float. I don't know the river at all...other than a trip 40+ years ago. I would probably be paddling alone and get my other half to pick me up at a sceduled time so I don't think I'll be needing to use your pick up...but as I said...I still have no idea what I'll be doing yet. If Bill decided to shock me and go along for a paddle ....WHO KNOWS. He usually parks himself at a picnic table with book and beer and doesn't move for the whole vacation.

[Marco]

Joe,
I still don't quite know where I'll ( wife doesn't fish) be fishing ,BUT, your proposal sounds like a good plan. If you get a firm commitment before we get there, jump on it, otherwise, when we get our act together as to our plans and your suggestion is STILL available, we''ll join you. Of course we'd have to rent a canoe close to the put-in point.


Mark
PS: We could relive/reenact the "historical" sea battles between the Slovenians and Ukrainians

[Joe Valencic]

PS: We could relive/reenact the "historical" sea battles between the Slovenians and Ukrainians

If you notice, there is LOVE in Slovenian. We are lovers, not fighters. Although, I do sometimes have to defend myself from the onsloughts of my Irish bride. But thanks for the offer, anyway.

BTW, my wife doesn't fish either. That's why I'm leaving her at home. I offered to bring her along, but she graciously declined. I told her there would be other wives there to go shopping and commiserating with, but she opted to stay at home. We each own our own business, so she'll be bringing home the bacon while I'm spending it. Good tradeoff.

Joe

[Joe Valencic]

I'm bringing my canoe as well, though I have not giving a lot of thought as to when or where I'll float. I don't know the river at all...other than a trip 40+ years ago. I would probably be paddling alone and get my other half to pick me up at a sceduled time so I don't think I'll be needing to use your pick up...but as I said...I still have no idea what I'll be doing yet. If Bill decided to shock me and go along for a paddle ....WHO KNOWS. He usually parks himself at a picnic table with book and beer and doesn't move for the whole vacation.

Mato,

All routes we are taking are new to us as well. Between the cell phone, maps & GPS we should be fine. I also have Walkie Talkies.

Perhaps another non-boating fly fisher would like to team up with you for the paddle so you could trade off fishing/paddling.

I'm looking forward to seeing your new fly rod in person.

Joe