Best place on Pool 4, Evert’s Resort

  • Ethan
    Posts: 1
    August 3, 2011 at 2:32 pm #1315951

    My Name is Ethan and my friend and I were kayaking down the Mississippi River. When we got just outside lock and dam #3 we got caught in a really bad rain storm. We made our way to Evert’s resort. Where we meet Jim Egelston he was so vary helpful, he gave a safe and dry place to hide from the storms. Then he let use work around the resort the next day to work for a room for the night. Jim then gave us a ride all the way around Lake Pepin. Jim Egelston will go out of his way to to make sure you are taken care of. Stop by Evert’s resort and fish the best fishing one Pool 4.

    phigs
    Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 1046
    August 3, 2011 at 2:43 pm #985895

    inside job?….

    drewsdad
    Crosby, MN
    Posts: 3138
    August 3, 2011 at 2:46 pm #985897

    The grammar and sentence structure looks familiar.

    dd

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59996
    August 3, 2011 at 2:55 pm #985906

    Credit when credit is due.

    I met these two kyakers on their “lay over” while they were working off the cabin.

    So, how far down have you guys made it?

    dfresh
    Fridley, MN
    Posts: 3053
    August 3, 2011 at 3:07 pm #985911

    Wasn’t there a post earlier about some guys who ran out of gas and floated down to Evert’s and Jim let them borrow his truck to go get some more gas?

    We stayed there in June, and I have no problems with Jim at all. He took a look at my old outboard that wouldn’t start, and while we did not get it running, I would say he went out of his way for me.

    Welcome to IDO BTW!

    john23
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 2582
    August 3, 2011 at 3:15 pm #985918

    If this story is true, it puts the ratio of horror stories to positive stories at maybe 20:1 since Jim took over for Dean. I don’t like those odds.

    Maybe “Ethan” lucked out … I think most of the guys who have been down there since Dean left would have kept paddling to Red Wing.

    sandmannd
    Posts: 928
    August 3, 2011 at 3:37 pm #985931

    Nice to hear stories like this coming out of there again.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59996
    August 3, 2011 at 3:50 pm #985934

    “IF the story is true”

    No matter who’s there, Dean’s ghost is going to haunt Everts. Some will see ghosts longer than others.

    Jim is no Dean and never will be. But he tries to help out when he can…and sometimes too much.

    That’s all I have to say about that.

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    August 3, 2011 at 4:02 pm #985943

    Kayaking down the Mighty Mississippi sounds like a blast!

    Nothing like being helped out in a time of need!

    Props to Everts!..

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    August 3, 2011 at 4:18 pm #985952

    Glad you found some shelter! Sounds like it was a win win for both parties.

    FDR

    drewsdad
    Crosby, MN
    Posts: 3138
    August 3, 2011 at 4:23 pm #985956

    Quote:

    Credit when credit is due.

    I met these two kyakers on their “lay over” while they were working off the cabin.

    So, how far down have you guys made it?

    Hey! I can’t get wifi in my kayak!

    Ok I will stop. I believe the helping the kayakers out part.

    dd

    farmboy1
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 3668
    August 3, 2011 at 4:37 pm #985961

    Give the guy a break. You had a bad experience, you said your peace, now let it go. Life is too short.

    He helped out some people in need. Great Job Jim

    jeff_huberty
    Inactive
    Posts: 4941
    August 3, 2011 at 4:39 pm #985962

    Tough crowd…Tough crowd

    May be time to forgive and forget.

    Chris
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1396
    August 3, 2011 at 4:43 pm #985964

    Quote:

    Kayaking down the Mighty Mississippi sounds like a blast!

    Amen to that… added to my bucket list.

    Way to help out people in need Evert’s. What goes around comes around, eventually. Most people using IDO seem to be good hearted and forgiving so I imagine eventually applies here.

    And welcome to IDO Ethan

    vikefanmn77
    Northfield,MN
    Posts: 1493
    August 3, 2011 at 5:06 pm #985977

    Quote:

    inside job?….


    x2

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    August 3, 2011 at 5:11 pm #985980

    You guys need to give Jim a chance.

    He’s been giving me discounts on leeches for the sheephead bite.

    Post edited by Briank Edit: No it wasn’t. Edit: YES it was

    chomps
    Sioux City IA
    Posts: 3974
    August 3, 2011 at 5:15 pm #985983

    welcome to the site Ethan, please report back as you travel downstream. Not all of us old ladies wear our undies in a bunch. Look around when you get the chance.

    mudneck_joe
    SE MN
    Posts: 409
    August 3, 2011 at 7:08 pm #986016

    Best place on Pool 4. Harbor Bar.

    john23
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 2582
    August 3, 2011 at 7:51 pm #986032

    Quote:

    Best place on Pool 4. Harbor Bar.

    I’ll second that! I’ve spent a couple rainy days in there. They wouldn’t let me work off my tab, though.

    dr-death
    Phillips, WI
    Posts: 155
    August 3, 2011 at 8:40 pm #986041

    I’m not on the positive side of the “new” Everts experience either, and if I’ve learned a thing or two in my 64 years, it’s to sometimes leave things as they are. Hard for me to do. Well put, BK! Keep your nets full.

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    August 3, 2011 at 9:08 pm #986045

    Best place on Pool 4 is on the water, not sure what you guys are talking about

    ryan_mcneil
    Dodge Center, MN
    Posts: 277
    August 3, 2011 at 9:19 pm #986047

    Quote:

    Give the guy a break. You had a bad experience, you said your peace, now let it go. Life is too short.

    He helped out some people in need. Great Job Jim

    X 2!! you all know you’ll be useing the launch at everts this winter/spring. I know I will be!

    hairjig
    Cudahy, Wis.
    Posts: 937
    August 3, 2011 at 9:20 pm #986048

    Quote:

    “IF the story is true”

    No matter who’s there, Dean’s ghost is going to haunt Everts. Some will see ghosts longer than others.

    Jim is no Dean and never will be. But he tries to help out when he can…and sometimes too much.

    That’s all I have to say about that.

    Thank you Forrest!!

    millerman
    Red Wing, MN
    Posts: 627
    August 3, 2011 at 10:12 pm #986062

    Nice to hear Jim!

    walleyeben
    Albertville,MN
    Posts: 963
    August 4, 2011 at 4:15 am #986144

    I will give him a chance in December Thanks for posting though it is good to hear somthing positive from 1 of my top 5 places to fish out of!

    erick
    Grand Meadow, MN
    Posts: 3213
    August 4, 2011 at 12:17 pm #986169

    Quote:

    Best place on Pool 4. Harbor Bar.

    Amen!

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3682
    August 4, 2011 at 12:50 pm #986180

    Quote:

    Best place on Pool 4. Harbor Bar.

    This must be where you go after the river has “defeated” you.

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