Now that our Red X Anglers saltwater get together is over (and was a smashing success) it's time to think cool mountain waters. How great is it that we live in a state to readily enjoy such a variety of fishing?
I wish to start this thread for logistical planning purposes for the South Fork New River Smallmouth Fishing trip on August 28, 29, 30. That is, who is bringing tents (someone with a large one can allow other attendees to share it and cut down on the number of sites we need), who is bringing needed supplies plus directions, put in/take out locations and weblinks to get you fired up for what promises to be a great trip.
Here is my list of attendees:
Yakattack Fly flinger
Rouse D (and Mrs. Rouse D in the Rollin' Sheraton)
Ghost
h2ohhh
Big Dave (buddy of h2ohhh)
JPrime
Froggy Waters
Ms. Froggy
Finstalker
Ruger
RaymondWells
Yak'n
Luckyone
EversoDull coming by to visit Friday.
Bold denotes tent campers.
Of that list I believe everyone is in a yak except for David and myself and Outback, who may bring his pontoon and run the main river.
The following website has directions and rules for park use. We will be camping at the 221 Access. I will be up there Friday early afternoon to claim some good sites before the weekend rush. I'm thinking we can get by with 3 sites. Be sure and review all the rules and directions on the website.
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation: - Welcome to New River State Park
Here is the starting list of items we need to be sure we have. Add items I might be forgetting.
Camp stove: For a.m. coffee and breakfast prep. At least 2 of these would be great.
Frying pans: A couple of large cast iron skillets and a pot for side dishes.
Fire wood: The woods around the campground are pretty picked over and it definately pays to bring some pre cut and split. 20 pieces per site should do for evening fires. There are firepits with grates for cooking on each site. Firestarter makes life easy if conditions are damp.
Large coolers: A large cooler at each campsite can hold everyone's beverages, plus our 'community breakfast and dinner' supplies. Each participant must bring his or her own beverages for the trip. Don't forget a small cooler for floating as each participant also will be responsible for his or her shore lunch for Sat. and Sun. I usually just bring a couple of cans of tuna and some bread slices for example and some bottle water and a soda or two in my canoe. I believe the general store located just a mile or so away has ice.
Cooking supplies: Spatula's, tongs or forks. Sponges with abrasive sides for cleaning pots and pans, paper towel rolls, plastic spoons and forks for any side dishes and breakfast, salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard. Styrofoam cups for coffee. Sweetener and creamer too for those woosies who don't drink it black.
Food: Suggest Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, home fries for breakfasts (one person should probably bring all this and we can divvy up the cost), maybe some O.J. too. Suggest hotdogs, hamburgers, beans for dinner (again, one person should bring this and the rolls/buns). Each person brings his/her own shore lunch supplies.
Tents: RouseD is bringing his rolling motel and I may be staying with my buddy David who has a camper about 5 minutes away. Finstalker is not camping so that leaves 11 tent campers. The good sites will hold 4 tents each on level ground but some of you may wish to team up. Remember your sleeping bags, cots, air mattresses, flashlights or lanterns, etc.
General Supplies: Sunscreen, Bug repellant, dry clothes (you will get wet) and shoes, socks etc. Soap, shampoo, towels etc. for the bath-house (the campground has a nice facility for hot showers and toilets). Sponge or towel for canoe/yak. Sunglasses.
And of course your fishing supplies. Light and ultra light tackle is recommended. Okay, what have I forgotten?
Here's another good website, courtesy of Rouse D. Let the planning begin!!!
Home ?(NC New River State Park)?
I wish to start this thread for logistical planning purposes for the South Fork New River Smallmouth Fishing trip on August 28, 29, 30. That is, who is bringing tents (someone with a large one can allow other attendees to share it and cut down on the number of sites we need), who is bringing needed supplies plus directions, put in/take out locations and weblinks to get you fired up for what promises to be a great trip.
Here is my list of attendees:
Yakattack Fly flinger
Rouse D (and Mrs. Rouse D in the Rollin' Sheraton)
Ghost
h2ohhh
Big Dave (buddy of h2ohhh)
JPrime
Froggy Waters
Ms. Froggy
Finstalker
Ruger
RaymondWells
Yak'n
Luckyone
EversoDull coming by to visit Friday.
Bold denotes tent campers.
Of that list I believe everyone is in a yak except for David and myself and Outback, who may bring his pontoon and run the main river.
The following website has directions and rules for park use. We will be camping at the 221 Access. I will be up there Friday early afternoon to claim some good sites before the weekend rush. I'm thinking we can get by with 3 sites. Be sure and review all the rules and directions on the website.
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation: - Welcome to New River State Park
Here is the starting list of items we need to be sure we have. Add items I might be forgetting.
Camp stove: For a.m. coffee and breakfast prep. At least 2 of these would be great.
Frying pans: A couple of large cast iron skillets and a pot for side dishes.
Fire wood: The woods around the campground are pretty picked over and it definately pays to bring some pre cut and split. 20 pieces per site should do for evening fires. There are firepits with grates for cooking on each site. Firestarter makes life easy if conditions are damp.
Large coolers: A large cooler at each campsite can hold everyone's beverages, plus our 'community breakfast and dinner' supplies. Each participant must bring his or her own beverages for the trip. Don't forget a small cooler for floating as each participant also will be responsible for his or her shore lunch for Sat. and Sun. I usually just bring a couple of cans of tuna and some bread slices for example and some bottle water and a soda or two in my canoe. I believe the general store located just a mile or so away has ice.
Cooking supplies: Spatula's, tongs or forks. Sponges with abrasive sides for cleaning pots and pans, paper towel rolls, plastic spoons and forks for any side dishes and breakfast, salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard. Styrofoam cups for coffee. Sweetener and creamer too for those woosies who don't drink it black.
Food: Suggest Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, home fries for breakfasts (one person should probably bring all this and we can divvy up the cost), maybe some O.J. too. Suggest hotdogs, hamburgers, beans for dinner (again, one person should bring this and the rolls/buns). Each person brings his/her own shore lunch supplies.
Tents: RouseD is bringing his rolling motel and I may be staying with my buddy David who has a camper about 5 minutes away. Finstalker is not camping so that leaves 11 tent campers. The good sites will hold 4 tents each on level ground but some of you may wish to team up. Remember your sleeping bags, cots, air mattresses, flashlights or lanterns, etc.
General Supplies: Sunscreen, Bug repellant, dry clothes (you will get wet) and shoes, socks etc. Soap, shampoo, towels etc. for the bath-house (the campground has a nice facility for hot showers and toilets). Sponge or towel for canoe/yak. Sunglasses.
And of course your fishing supplies. Light and ultra light tackle is recommended. Okay, what have I forgotten?
Here's another good website, courtesy of Rouse D. Let the planning begin!!!
Home ?(NC New River State Park)?