April 26th Kent Sign-up

[dartag]

what time does the launch open.  i remember being at the west launch for the OCBM and some guys were in before they were supposed to ( normally the west launch is chained ) and the ranger was not happy. 

[Bender]

6 A.M. - http://www.metroparks.com/parks/pk_kensington.php   
I don't usually get up that early.  I guess opening day might be an exception.

[Durand Dan]

I've found that the east ramp is always open a little early. The west is normally open right at 6am or a little after

[BassPlr]

Just a thought.  With the water levels down because of the dam, it may be very shallow at the east ramps and could be difficult to launch there.

[Durand Dan]

It was kind of tough launching last Saturday, but the west launch you would be lucky to launch a canoe out of. By next week the water should be high enough to launch easily.

[Bass_Cat]

Hi Guys,

Count me in as a boater. I've never fished Kent this early so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Mark

[fiker]

I heard the water was coming up already.  I haven't seen this, but I heard it.

I always use the slip the farthest to the right (as you face the lake), at the East launch.

[Revtro]

The East launch is normally where we launch right?  It's the one just to left when you enter off of Kensington Road...correct?  I think it's usually the one with more water on it and more docks.  I have only launched out of the West ramp one time a few years ago and rubbed bottom.  It has piles of rocks in the way.

[SethV]

Yep, east launch is the way to go.

[Bender]

What he said. ^

Here is a list so far:
Boater
Revto      
SethV      
Dartag      
Yukonjack2   
DurandDan   
BassCat
Bender   

Non Boater
Wolf_fisherman
degraeve1
GeeDavid
mojo
BassPlr
Northern Bass Bum

Either
EKennedy

Maybe
Motocross269
Bender -got my boat fixed today

[EKennedy]

Thanks Bender for keeping track...so was I...looks like you are our new leader!  Yay.  I can still be either a boater or non-boater...if I'm a non-boater as of today...we're even with 7 and 7. 

[Bender]

No leading anything for me! If you follow me you are sure to run aground or something to damage your boat.   
It looks like there will be a great turnout, I can't wait to get out there!

[Mojo]

 

Lets try to meet 7 - 7:15  - sail boat side - and maybe have everyone around the boats in the water 7:30 ?

First casts by 8 am ? !!!!!!! Cant wait !!!!!!

[fiker]

Waaaaaaaaaah!

I wannna go too!

[dartag]

"  First casts by 8 am  "

i am thinking first cast by  7:35.   short idle to where i want to start.  should be great.  i am going to drive out there friday at lunch to look around.  been lots of boats there already. 

looking forward to just going fishing and having fun.  been a long winter.

[EKennedy]

Works for me...I'll plan on being a non-boater.  See ya'll by 7am...unless I hear different.  

[motocross269]

What exit do you take off from 96 to get to the launch??? I am thinking I may be able to fish for a few hours before work..I will have to wait and see...I will bring my boat and fish alone or with someone that has to leave early if that is the case...

[EKennedy]

Hey Moto...

Not sure how late the gang fishes till...but I will have family over from out of town that weekend for my daughters birthday party.  Not sure what our Saturday afternoon schedule will be, but I'm thinking I'd be safe if I was off the water by 1 or 2-ish.  Let me know if that comes close to your schedule and we can work from there, perhaps.  I'm open for suggestions

[yukonjack2]

Mike Mcgraine would like to join us as an either, but refers non boater if it works.  PLease log him in.

thanx

Jack

[Revtro]

Hey all, great looking turnout for this event.  Typical for our first one of the season.    Since a few guys can only fish the morning, I suggest the earliest possible meet time.  Someone mentioned that the park opens at 6.  I'd suggest for their sakes, we meet up as 6:30 and give them a few hours to fish.  If we're on the water by 7 we could fish to 1 or so and anyone who wanted to stay could fish a couple hours more.  Just my two cents on the subject.

It doesn't really matter to me because I have all day, but I'm thinking about the guys who have to get off the water by 1 or earlier.  Someone also mentioned that the FOM is the next day, so there will probably be quite a few boats at the ramp for practice that day. 

Whatever everyone wants to do is fine by me.