Any MI people going to Torch Lake this weekend?
 

I about have my rebuilt drive broke in. Time to hit Torch Lake and really open her up! :D I am going through Torch Lake withdrawls. :rolleyes: Just wondering if anyone from the board is going to be around there?

Wish I could, but I don't have a tow vehicle at the moment. Tranny on the Dodge is acting up.

My parents are on Glen Lake (the other side of Traverse from Torch) and I love boating there too. Never boated on Torch/Elk/Skegmog lake before. But it's on my list of places to go. That and the Chain Of Lakes (Indian River) ending up on Mac. Island for a day.

WOW -- MIKE -- those are both great places to go. When you want to do the chain of lakes call me I will do it again. I love TORCH LAKE but it is a jinx for me. I talked about going the week of the fourth but changed my mind.( BLEW UP THE TRUCK MOTOR ) It runs great now by the way. How is your boat coming???

Mike & Tinker

Let me know if you plan a trip to the Indian river. The wife has this on a must do list for the summer. Thinking late August right now.

I have heard that Glen Lake is nice too. We put in on Elk and go down the river to Torch. Absolutely beautiful!!! :D

I'm doing the Shootout at LOTO in late August. AFter that, I'll be broke again!! That will probably be my only other trip this year. Funds are about gone, and I still have to fix my truck.

Actually Blackhawk, we are headed up to Torch this weekend (friday afternoon till Sunday sometime). We couldn't find anyplace up there that had reasonalble rates (and not booked up) so we will be staying south (way south) and driving there each day.
Not sure how much hi speed running we will be doing (3 boat, 4 family vacation) but we will be bringing video and digital cameras :D and running around checking out the lakes up there.
Would love to have someone who knew where they were going lead us through the river from Elk to Torch too!!

Red Stripe, we plan on heading up Saturday morning. Should be putting in at Whitewater park about 10-10:30 am. We do a lot of hanging out at the sandbar and do a few runs throughout the day. Where are you guys staying?

We are staying in Cadillac and trailering north every day. That was pretty much the closest we could get. I see that one of your videos on your website was taken on Lake Mitchell. Do you live near there?

Just did the Cheboygan river all the way to Crooked lake. Its an all day trip each way with alot of shallow water. Its also all no wake until Mullet lake then between Mullet and Burt then most of the way to Crooked. When it wasnt no wake, on parts of Crooked river, there is barley enough water to get up on plane w/o polishing your prop on the bottom. Its a looooong ride. Some nice wildlife refuge viewing along the way though. I would skip the Cheboygan River and put in on Mullet and head south. The Cheboyagan River isnt that scenic anyway.


PS. Hey Foul, missed ya when we were up there. Didnt get to TC until later Saturday and got your message on Monday. Hooked up with another couple with a boat when I was pulled over calling you on the cell phone. We ended up slplitting a 60' slip in Northport. That was as close to TC as we could get. Did 300 miles on the water in 12 days. Hit Northport, Elk Rapids (and Pearls Restaruant....umm good), Charlevoix, then up to my dads near Indian River.

Red stripe, I live in the Cadillac area. I don't know what kind of "family" vacation you guys are planning. The reason I ask is because my buddy from downstate may be coming up. He's a riot but should NOT be allowed children (or wives/girlfriends sometimes). :D

LOL, I have friends like that as well!!:D I am not sure what kind of "family" vacation its going to be either :D
We are staying at the Cadillac Days inn and trailering from there all weekend.
What launch ramp are you using on Elk lake? I've been to the one (looked pretty new and very nice) downtown somewhere near the dam I think (right off 31) Is this the ramp you use?

that launch in Elk rapids is the only good one for anyone with larger boats. Was up there the fourth..the Dockside had great food and the best service I have had in 10 years. Have Fun

Red Stripe, I put in at whitewater park. It's a campground/ramp. I have no idea what road it is off from it has been so long(way too long). All I know is I go North on 131 until I hit the storage buildings, then turn left and follow that until it forks and go right. Then follow that and cross the "casino road" (31, I think). Once you cross that road it's like 2-3 miles on your right.

I'll be there with SuperV next weekend but we run the Bay! putting in friday night in ElkRapids.....anyone else running the bay???

Hey Blackhawk,
I am sure we are going to try to meet you on Elk lake on sat. If your in the area friday night, stop by the days inn. We might be parting :D

Well, I am off the toss the lugage into the truck and on the road!!

:D :D

The last time I was up there(last year) I launched at the north end (Torch Village) Nice little ramp...ok parking. And just rode down the few miles to the sandbar. If you'd like a place to stay the Lamplight Inn in Central lk is right down the road (neat old hotel and great food) as well as several motels on M 31 in Eastport.
Andrews steak house in Bellaire is owned by an OSO member and he has great food. Molly Mquires was a pretty good bar and Nannys in Charlivoix has good food.
Just my nickels worth

Dan

Yo Dan!!!!!load that Warlock on the trailer and get your A$$ up here!Its got to be Africa hot down there now....time for some time in the fresh water?SuperV and I will look for you! Just rassing you man! but what the hell you got a dually its only 26hrs from Ft. Meyers to G.R...well when I was young and dumb....

Hey Don:D
The missus is coming up for a few days on Labor day, but I couldnt get the time off from my new job
Maybe next year
Hot aint the word bro!!!!! I cant wait for winter to get here so the temps get down to 75-80 :p
Enjoy the summer say hi to all

Dan