On the nps website it states that the water is on all year at indian gardens. we may be thinking of 3 mile rest stop from last time.

Tony - I assume the Maswik is for 10/27.
we probably won't need two cars, the shuttle could drop us off at the trail head. Good point about the water at Indian gardens, I will try to find out when it gets turned off.

Six it is:
Len, Ben, Joel, Tony, John, Mike

Why do we need two cars? We can get six and gear in a minivan I would think.

Will there still be water at Indian Garden then? I know last time it was turned off by the time we got there.

Started my personal training sessions - getting that core ready for the hike!

The backcountry Plan looks great to me. There is an overlook about 2 mile from Indian Garden. Not sure if there would be enough time to take a look while getting water. Also since we will need 2 cars I was thinking of looking into flying to phoenix with a day hike near Sedona.there is a campground in
Dead Horse Park and Manzanita Park. Not sure how high they are. I am curious to see the new bridge. I will look into things further. Is the count still 6?

Awesome. Thanks Tony.

I made the reservations for the Grand Canyon lodges. For Friday October 19th, it's Bright Angel Lodge - 2 rooms for $188 + tax. For Friday October 19th we're at the Maswik Loodge - 2 rooms for $184 + tax. Bright Angel did not have any 2-bed rooms available on 10/27.

We have a working oven!

I think you guys need to bombard him with phone calls... 847-345-0223. I talked to him tonight and think he may cave under pressure if we gang up on him.

Len
Dave
BT
Keith
Dirt
Bill

No Kurt - really?

Sorry to hear the news Patfish. My best to the family.

Sorry to hear that Pat. My best to Linnae and her family.

I'm out for this year. Linnae's grandmother passed away this weekend. Funeral arraignments are for this Saturday to allow out of state relatives time to get here. Hope you get a lot of flags!!

Don't forget your license

...now if I can only remember to get it out of the basement freezer on Thursday.

I haven't booked the lodge yet, and can't do permits till June.

Do we have anything booked, or still discussing? At Tony's and couuldn't recall.

http://www.eaglesportscenter.com/freport.htm

FISHING WITH THE GUIDES
by George Langley
February 5, 2012 FISHING REPORT:

We have had an interesting set of conditions out on the ice, as severe slush problems developed after the last large snow, only to be ameliorated after the warmer weather of the last week or so. That snow has been significantly reduced on the lakes by the sun, and the slush problems have become much more livable. This is a good thing, as many people just couldn't get out during the slush nightmare. We can now get around pretty well on all lakes, and are looking forward to some colder weather to firm everything up nicely.

The fishing in Feb. can be more of a challenge, as we usually have a lot more snow and generally have the worst conditions of the year for getting around, but maybe this year we'll get lucky. Snow conditions in the woods are still OK, but the snow is a little crusted for those trying to use snow shoes. The groomed cross country ski trails are pretty good now. All in all, not bad for this time of year. The sun is definitely much stronger and will have much more of an effect on the snow pack from this point forward.

Walleye fishing has remained surprisingly good, but at times it has become a little inconsistent. We are still getting reports of good evening fishing, and the night fishing can be great until !0:00 PM or so. As usual, shiners and sucker minnows are the needed bait for tipup action. Most anglers are still getting their action on the weed edges or shallower after dark on a daily basis. Some anglers are reporting good action in deeper water off the weeds and dropoffs during the afternoons, usually by setting tipups deeper or by vertical jigging in the 12 - 25 foot depth areas.

Northern action has remained very good in the weeds on a daily basis. Use of large golden shiners is best, and the afternoons seem to be the best time period.

Panfish action has been improving throughout the area, with perch and bluegills leading the way. The 'gills are hitting in the weeds, generally keeping pretty near the bottom in the water column. Spikes or waxies are the best baits for these fish, and they are always in the weeds. The perch are generally a little further out in the weeds, nearer the deep edges. These guys are hitting wigglers and minnows quite well now. Crappie action is improving in the deeper water and very deep weed areas. Crappie minnows are best for these fish.

All in all, we should have a good week with nice ice fishing weather.

Good luck and good fishin'!

http://www.eagleriverguides.com/reports.htm

I finally put up the pics:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/firehole/collections/72157629289303613/

I called back and he is sending "an electrician" to look at it. I stressed that we all need it to bake.

May have to rethink some food items. Stupid lazy Potlicker could get it fixed if he wasn't such a stupid, lazy Potlicker.

Dell just called me and said the oven does not work. Range and broiler are fine.

He won't get it fixed before our trip.

Movie and pizza Wednesday evening if you are interested.

6 is great, I'll be ready. No dumps at my house. ;-) (I'm saving it up for BTs!)

Keith is staying over Wednesday night. Me. Dirt & Keith will pick you up at 6? Then off to get wallyeye.

Arrive at notme's around 7:30. I just spoke to BT and he is going to call Curt and maybe.Pat and get back to me.

I also just left a message on Alan's Facebook again.

Are we there yet?

Dave - What time we leaving?

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Eagle+River+WI+USWI0200

Ozzie... you can get out of shoveling your drive if you head north next week.

Watching Tom Skilling last night he was talking about a potentially major storm hitting the upper midwest around the middle of next week. Typical. Have fun!

The chili is cooking right now.

Corona for mexican. Chili and maybe biscuits and gravy.

He may net be feeling well enough to drive home Saturday (cough, cough)

Awesome that he's going. Is he leaving Satyrday night?

Dirt is driving seperate. He has to be back at work early Sunday.

His first trip to Chet & Emils

Dude.