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JC 02-01-2006 05:34 PM

Hot spots in the midwest...
 
We have six boats ranging in size from 25' to 42' traveling three weekends per month located in Southern WI. We spend alot of time on the Mississippi river, Lake Winnebago, and Lake MI. , along with one week at LOTO. We are looking for new places to travel to within 300-400? miles of southern WI.
Any suggestions???

BattleCry 02-01-2006 05:59 PM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 
Lake Shelbyville, IL; Illinois River at Peoria the East Peoria Boat Club has a Poker Run in June

PWRQWST 02-01-2006 06:00 PM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 
Clinton Lake :D Clinton IL.

sommerfliesby 02-01-2006 06:47 PM

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Come see us down in Hammond on Lake MI. Check out chicagopowerboat.com or the club section here to find out when we'll be playing. Chicago Poker Run is July 22nd this year.

dean51267 02-01-2006 06:57 PM

Come see us on KY Lake
 
some of the ebst water in America, FAR better water than LOTO. Contact me if you want to amek a trip and I will help make arangements.

myfinancialadviser 02-01-2006 07:41 PM

Lake St. Clair, Southeast Michigan
 
Take a trip over to the most heavily used water way in the world (per area). Lake St. Clair is great in the summer, if you want to anchor and party, or if you want to run to a few destinations. Lake usually has nice conditions to for the folks in the 25 foot boat range, they wouldnt have to worry abou thigh seas. Could make a run from Lake St. Clair down the Detroit River, check out the sky line, into Erie over to Put In Bay Ohio and have a blast.

JC 02-01-2006 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BattleCry
Lake Shelbyville, IL; Illinois River at Peoria the East Peoria Boat Club has a Poker Run in June


What is the date of your poker run and do you have any info posted to a web site? Is there any areas to pull up onto the sand and let kids out to swim? Are there any bars or resturants to pull up to? Are the ramps set up to float a 42?

Or call my cell at 608-558-2010

Thanks...

Nykamp 02-01-2006 08:30 PM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 
Come across to Boynethunder.com it's the best run out there, you will see some of the best waters michigan has to offer. Steve

RedDog382 02-01-2006 10:01 PM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 
Put-In-Bay and Kelleys Island on the Western Basin of Lake Erie. LEOPA poker runs are fun and friendly, held three times/summer. See LEOPA website for schedule.

Boatally Insane 02-02-2006 05:29 AM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 

Originally Posted by JC
We have six boats ranging in size from 25' to 42' traveling three weekends per month located in Southern WI. We spend alot of time on the Mississippi river, Lake Winnebago, and Lake MI. , along with one week at LOTO. We are looking for new places to travel to within 300-400? miles of southern WI.
Any suggestions???

Hey neighbor, we're in Wisconsin also...

We've gone to Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley and it was O.K. but was pretty desolate where we were.

We went to Grand Lake in OK last year and had a BLAST!! Not as busy as LOTO but still enough going on to make it fun :evilb:

Now we're working on moving to Texas, Lake Travis area. :drink:
We've had enough of the lack of "performance" boating in Wisconsin, not to mention the cold weather....

Doug

KAAMA 02-02-2006 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Nykamp
Come across to Boynethunder.com it's the best run out there, you will see some of the best waters michigan has to offer. Steve

Nykamp is right even though I haven't participated yet, I hope to make the Boyne Thunder Run this year. I hear it's one of the best poker runs going on. Anyway, the water is incredibly clear and very beautiful up there and lots to see. The Boyne Thunder Run originates on Lake Charlevoix, however if you just want to come up and check it out, then Charlevoix is a nice place to base your boat out of----especially if you head south into Grand Traverse Bay. It's definately worth checking out.

Loan $hark 02-02-2006 09:16 AM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 
Swing Crew Party in Fox Lake, IL 7/8/2006

www.swingcrewparty.com

dreamer 02-02-2006 10:57 AM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 
http://www.sanduskyohiocedarpoint.com/

Thirsty Turtle 02-02-2006 12:27 PM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 
Come up and see the sights on the Upper Mississippi River :D

Liquid Jungle Poker Run 19 Aug 06.....or any other weekend for that matter!

Bruce

JC 02-02-2006 09:13 PM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 

Originally Posted by Thirsty Turtle
Come up and see the sights on the Upper Mississippi River :D

Liquid Jungle Poker Run 19 Aug 06.....or any other weekend for that matter!

Bruce


We were there two years ago, had a great time...
Ramp was the only draw back along with the fog
we hit in the early AM and the fresh pee graveled road...

boatme 02-03-2006 05:48 AM

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weather you come for SOTW poker run or just to hang out
Grand Haven and ajoining towns along the lakeshore are great places to go

come play at a poker run or two

JB4Boyne 02-05-2006 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nykamp
Come across to Boynethunder.com it's the best run out there, you will see some of the best waters michigan has to offer. Steve

Steve, I would have to agree with you :drink:

www.boynethunder.com

And there are places for you to beach and let the kids swim in water they could drink with pure sand bottom and places to eat right on the water. Have fun, JB

Caincando1 04-19-2006 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JC
We were there two years ago, had a great time...
Ramp was the only draw back along with the fog
we hit in the early AM and the fresh pee graveled road...

Things are stepping up from two years ago. We'd love to see the tiger again!

grand-illusion 04-19-2006 11:56 AM

Re: Hot spots in the midwest...
 
Apostle Islands Poker Run, July 28-30. Lake Superior. Check out our website at www.apostleislandspokerrun.com It will be well worth your trip.


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