Pool 2 Contest Update.

  • Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    October 4, 2013 at 12:51 pm #1336766

    Its getting close now guys. Just wanted to add a couple of updates for the contest tomorrow.

    If you have not put in at Lions levee before a little care needs to be taken on the ramps. Both ramps are good to go for launching but for loading the the down river one can be rough. With both ramps do not back the trailers in to far or you may drop off the edge. The down river one is the worse and very uneven from one side of the trailer to the other. Like I said it should be no problem un loading but it you have a bigger boat you might want to load on the up river side of the dock.

    The weather forecast for tomorrow is what it is. No matter what it is Ill be down to the landing by 7am tomorrow with a fresh forecast in hand. If by chance we get storms we are either going to late start the contest or reschedule for Sunday. I will not make any adjustment to the contest if needed until we see the weather first hand Saturday morning.

    We will be providing zip lock bags and pencils for the boat sheets this year to help with keeping them dry. One of my concerns is wet sheets and cameras for recording the fish caught. These items need to work for the contest to happen so keep that in mind when preparing for tomorrow and we will hope for the best.

    Any other questions or concerns let me know. See you guys at Lion’s in the morning.

    Should note that a few of us will be at Park Diner at 6am on Saturday if anyone is looking for a fresh cup of coffee and maybe something to eat.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    October 4, 2013 at 1:54 pm #1198439

    For any of you guys wondering what this rain has done to water levels here it is. Not much. I would expect a little better flow than we have seen the last few weeks but not much. With any luck it will get the fish going a little better.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    October 4, 2013 at 3:52 pm #1198466

    Wow, that’s crazy. I had a bunch of rain in the bed of my truck. I thought we got a lot more rain recently. Is it just because it has been so dry? I thought in those conditions the water runs off more without being absorbed. Or is it that the rain a week or so ago has softened up the ground and made it more absorbent?

    I know, why am I asking these questions here.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    October 4, 2013 at 4:59 pm #1198481

    I’ve been mentally preparing for a cold, wet, windy day all week. Bring it on!!! BTW, could be worse. Here are the current conditions and forecast for Rapid City, SD.

    This Afternoon Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Very windy, with a north wind 41 to 48 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Tonight Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Windy, with a northwest wind 29 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Saturday Areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a northwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    -J.

    Drew Engelmeyer
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 359
    October 4, 2013 at 5:23 pm #1198488

    Quote:

    I’ve been mentally preparing for a cold, wet, windy day all week. Bring it on!!!

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    October 4, 2013 at 6:04 pm #1198500

    Just keep this image in your head. It could always be worse. Grabbed this photo off facebook from one of the news stations in SD.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    October 4, 2013 at 6:08 pm #1198501

    If its raining we will fish. If it thunder and lightening then its decision time. Bad thing is Im usually the one thats to stupid to get off the water in a thunder storm.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    October 4, 2013 at 8:01 pm #1198515

    The NWS forcast just updated. Looking a little better than last update. Looks like the wind will let up.

    Tonight Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely. Low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Saturday A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    October 4, 2013 at 8:30 pm #1198522

    you make it sound almost pleasant Jon. A nice over cast morning with light winds and maybe a little misting now and again would be a fine morning of fishing.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    October 4, 2013 at 8:36 pm #1198523

    I will have my phone on early tomorrow. Most likely up at 5 and at the diner by 6. 763-755-6886

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    October 4, 2013 at 10:43 pm #1198540

    Quote:

    you make it sound almost pleasant Jon.

    KARE 11 weather just reported the sun may even pop out in the afternoon!

    -J.

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