I’m looking for a recommendation on where a buddy can drop a truck for a couple days in Mason City, IA. I’ll be coming down I35. Dave Koonce will be coming from the east from Prairie du Chien, WI. Mason City look like a good place for Dave to drop his truck and hop in with me as we continue south. Any recommendations? Is there a “park and ride” in that area right along the interstate?
I thank you in advance for any suggestions offered.
Mason City Municipal Airport might have parking and that is right off of 35
There is a truck stop right at the 194 exit (Clear Lake Hwy 18 west) on the west side of I35. I would not be afraid to leave a vehicle there for a few days. Mason city proper is about 5 miles east of I35.
James, if I am looking for a safe place to leave a vehicle in most any city…Hospital parking lot.
Chris
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Mason City look like a good place for Dave to drop his truck and hop in with me as we continue south.
..Hey James how far south rrr you going.? Far E-Nuff to put a boat in or you going to punch holes in Iowa Ice.?
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Mason City look like a good place for Dave to drop his truck and hop in with me as we continue south.
..Hey James how far south rrr you going.? Far E-Nuff to put a boat in or you going to punch holes in Iowa Ice.?
We’re headed south to scratch the ice fishing itch. If you want to know the eventual destination you’ll have to watch the show. 
James, I live south of Mason City in Hampton. 10 miles east of I35 on exit 165, if you want a safe place you can park at my place. Call me at 641-456-4165 for more info.
Joe 
I stayed at the Best Western Holliday Lodge in Clear Lake once and they have a really big trailer parking area that is lit. There was a lot of railroad equipment parked there. I suppose you could call them if you get desperate.
There’s always the Diamond Jo casino just south of the MN border.
James,
I work in Mason City, my suggestion is to have your buddy just park in the Walmart parking lot. Should not have any issues doing that, no snow expected this week so no snow removal issues. Walmart is on the very west end of town on Hwy 122. First stop light coming in from the west, on the south side of the road. Easy trip off and back on I-35.
If you are still looking – there is a Harrison Truck Center right at the Clear Lake/Mason City exit off I-35. I do business with them and they have let me park my truck there when I head north. Send me a PM if you want me to arrange this for you.
Another vote for Clear lake exit truck stop. I’ve left vehicles there for a couple days when heading north many times with no problems.
If you are interested in a secure parking spot, I live 10 miles west of Clear Lake on a farm and you are welcome to park a vehicle at my place.
PM me if interested.
Thanks for all the help guys !!
Fish On !!!
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Thanks for all the help guys !!
Fish On !!!
I think Dave made a decision on where to leave his truck a couple hours ago. I’d tell everyone where but it would probably end up wrapped in toilet paper or something…
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. 
If you need some recommendations on the Iowa bite, or an area to target, just PM me. I’m in tune with the bite on most of the lakes in central/north central Iowa. I can also recommend any local bait shops new where you are going, where ever it maybe.
I’d also recommend the truck stop in Clear Lake. It is at the intersection of I35 and Hwy 18. My guess it would be the most convenient for the both of you.
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Thanks for all the help guys !!
Fish On !!!
I think Dave made a decision on where to leave his truck a couple hours ago. I’d tell everyone where but it would probably end up wrapped in toilet paper or something…
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
It would end up with a giant VEXILAR sticker down the side. Wait, that is the same as covering it in toilet paper.. never mind.
I have to say, I’m SUPER STOKED to see an Iowa show.. especially one down in my area. Can’t wait to see it.
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Thanks for all the help guys !!
Fish On !!!
I think Dave made a decision on where to leave his truck a couple hours ago. I’d tell everyone where but it would probably end up wrapped in toilet paper or something…
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
It would end up with a giant VEXILAR sticker down the side. Wait, that is the same as covering it in toilet paper.. never mind.
I’m pretty sure that’s why Dave told me where he was going to park his truck and then told me not to post WHERE he was going to park it. I’m sure someone would take the opportunity to play a well-intentioned practical joke or two.
I hope not, hope its on some public water. You can toss a dart at the Iowa map and hit a farm pond full of nice fish.
My guess is they’re headed for Des Moines area. Brushy or big creek.
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I hope not, hope its on some public water. You can toss a dart at the Iowa map and hit a farm pond full of nice fish.
No, not a farm pond. We’re headed for public water. Nothing against farm ponds… just not this time around.
Is Dave going to have more magical fish swimming up his hole while his rod is 10 feet away in the snow again? Can’t wait to see what happens this week!
Was that the trout show? I think that was the marcum guy (sorry, forgot his name!)
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Was that the trout show? I think that was the marcum guy (sorry, forgot his name!)
That was Jon “the pied fish piper” Marshall from MarCum Tech. I’m convinced the fish feel sorry for him.
When might one view this upcoming show?
I seem to have to view them online. But hey, that’s very convenient for me, right?
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When might one view this upcoming show?
I seem to have to view them online. But hey, that’s very convenient for me, right?
We haven’t filmed it yet so we are counting chickens that haven’t hatched yet but assuming things work out the show from this trip south would air next week.
Oh yea, down south ice fishing in Bermuda shorts, my toes in the sand, a pole in the water…the only ice in sight is the cubes swimming in my Crown Royal and Coke in a tall glass.
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When might one view this upcoming show?
I seem to have to view them online. But hey, that’s very convenient for me, right?
I believe they air on Sunday morning at 8:00 AM on Fox Sports North?
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