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Old 09-03-2013 | 07:33 AM
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I will be there from Thurs nite thru Sun at Brower park site# 194. For any of you guys that have never been to Brower there are no pets allowed, I know so many people who didn't know that or forgot and showed up toting their dog just to be turned away! I look forward to seeing everyone, Smitty

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Old 09-03-2013 | 08:36 AM
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I'll be at site 200, Starting Fri after work. Looks like great weather.
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Old 09-03-2013 | 02:03 PM
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Sorry to hear that Smitty.
This HotBoat is looking like it's going to be a great turnout. Apparently we have that lower 1/4 of the park reserved. The Indiana guys contacted me and are getting a couple of sites.

Also, if anyone has a set of Bravo1 26 Pitch I know someone who would like to try them.
I have a few sets that I will also bring along. 29's and 30's
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Old 09-03-2013 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by hotjava66
Never been but seriously considering this year.

Let me know cause it looks like i will be going solo if i go the wife is back at school.
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Old 09-03-2013 | 02:19 PM
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Couple of questions for the regulars. What s the easiest place to launch, and is it possible to anchor or beach a boat overnight to stay on?
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Old 09-03-2013 | 02:27 PM
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I find Oxbow to be the best launch, Keep in mind none are great. There are plenty of beaches and small coves to stay on the boat overnight.
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Old 09-03-2013 | 02:33 PM
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Oxbow has limited parking for really long truck/trailer combos on busy weekends. The Launch is ok, The last time I was there it was cheaper to launch than Brower. Brower has a big field to park in for overflow. If you cant launch or recover your boat well dont't go to Brower because there is an audience (lawn chairs and everything).
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Old 09-03-2013 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by hotjava66
Couple of questions for the regulars. What s the easiest place to launch, and is it possible to anchor or beach a boat overnight to stay on?
You shouldn't have a problem with a 28 Saber at any of the ramps. I always launch at Brower because that is where I always stay and there are a lot of good people at Brower.
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If you cant launch or recover your boat well don't go to Brower because there is an audience (lawn chairs and everything).
Shhh! That is half of the fun.
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Old 09-03-2013 | 03:16 PM
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Most of the time i put in under the 131 bridge at the DNR launch and then stay up river at that sand bar for the weekend but i am thinking about going down river with some other people. With the wife gone at school i really don't know what i feel like doing it is more fun to party with her then solo.
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Old 09-03-2013 | 03:29 PM
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Always want to go to this. Never seem to be able to. Son has football friday night. Daughter has birthday party saturday night. oh well some day.
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