Mr_Scrogg

Ive heard about that place. Never really researched.

How did El Dorado go?

Sam, heck Id ask them to pitch in. Sounds like you have some projects that could use a extra set of hands... or bloody stumps. ;-)

In car DVD Systems. Or shall I say, Sanity Savers. My wifes Odyssey has one, and I can safely say, How did I live without one? Makes that tape deck I had as a kid laughable.

I pulled my Lowe Stinger 170 with a Honda Odyssey. It has a Tranny Cooler, a rather large one at 11"x7". It pulled it and I could tell it was back there. My rig weighed in at 1900lbs. (I think). One thing I didnt like was how it made the rear sit low. A weight distribution hitch would be beneficial in helping it tow, SAFELY. Also remember yoy need to be able to stop that weight. Cautious driving, looking ahead, and using your head are key. I chose to bite the bullet and get a truck. Simply cause I wanted to pull, carry camping gear, and the family on weekend trips. The Odyssey COULD NOT handle that. If you do pull with the van, dont go in overdrive unless you got a steady flat land. Tranny looking for the right gear causes heat, heat kills transmissions. You can do it, but dont think you can pull a 20' Ranger with it.

Scrapple aint nothing. Head Cheese or Souse Meat is where its at.

I was thinking of sharing a few of my personal local favorite restaurants here in Wichita and abroad. When I travel, I tend to seek out off the path places. No Fast Food, or major chains here. If you are in Wichita, god help you, and want some BBQ, When Pigs Fly has THE best Dry Rub Ribs I have ever ate. My wife dont like ribs, but when she tried a nibble of mine, I lost it. Upstate SC, namely Oconee County, Time Drive In is special. Ive NEVER ate something I didnt like there. Breakfast? Betty's Hungry House. Cathead biscuits and "man" portions. Myrtle Beach is littered with Pancake houses. But about 15 minutes away from the crowds is "The Breakfast Place" owned by a sweet Portuguese woman, and has killer homemade sausage links. Whats good around your neck of the woods? No chains, I fully believe in supporting Mom and Pop places. Service is usually better and quality is spot on.

Only problem I see in this is location. If there are a good many boats, there isnt a bigger lake in the area that could provide the good fishing. Butler would probably be back down and so people would be limited to the main lake west of the jettie.

Eye candy Thanks to all who had input. I miss my Subaru something awful, but a new found love is growing.

Trailblazers have a nice Torquey straight six and some Envoys have V8s. A true truck frame, and 4wd. Other options are Tahoes, Yukons, Expeditions. The bigger Full Size would be better IMO. I just got a SuperCrew F150. Has room for my family of 5, Tonneau cover to keep gear dry. But still can haul my Lowe well.

Well I hope Ill be happy. Cause its sitting in the drive. Might have to ditch the Tonneau cover. Its the liggter weight Undercover Classic.

I think I've found..... "The One" Going to look today, '06 Super Crew F150 4x4. Less than about 9.5k miles driven per year. Let's see how it goes.

I've fished El Dorado once. Struck out. I've heard that people do fairly decent from the rock jetties near the SW boat ramp near the dam. Boulder Bluff I believe. The Ramp is closed, but you should still be able to bank fish. Good Luck

Just an update. The WRX has now been sold. :cry4: I don't know what hurt worse, watching another man drive my baby away.... or watching that man choke it down 3 times before he finally got it going. But the look for a truck is in full force. Employed Bluebasser86 (Clayton) to run through craigslist ads since it's a pain for me to deal with the dealer ads. Thanks buddy. Found a few prospects, but the majority of them "I" have a issue with. Like a 1500 Sierra, 2 owner, less than 10k a year. But the first owner had a 5th Wheel Hitch installed. Why would you put a 5th Wheel hitch in a truck that wasn't a 2500? Needless to say, I'm kinda leary. SOOOOOO off the list it was scratched. Another was a F150 5.4L Triton. When I asked about the tow package and towing, he said "Oh yea, I borrow my Dad's Bobcat and pull it with my truck quite a bit." Ummmmmm..... No thank you. But I have found a 07 2500HD 6.0l with a little over 10k/year in mileage. At a GMC Dealer, and has a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty offered as long as the maintenance is done at their dealership. probably gonna look at it.

Id be more than glad to be a coangler with you sometime if you need. Or vice versa. Just dont think there are alot of active people from Wichita on here.

I think there is only a handful of us on here. Or atleast that are somewhat active. If I remember right there was 1 boat from Wichita at Melvern for the Spring meet.

If you would like, everyone could clean out old tackle they dont use anymore and donate to Heros on the Water. Organization that puts wounded war veterans in kayaks fishing at events.

Sweet Rig!!!

Looks like cover for fish to me!!

That 2500 have the 6.0, or Duramax?

Well, I'm kinda shying away from the Fords, just did a little reading about the plugs on the 5.4 breaking due to them seizing cause of carbon build up. As much as I like the Tundras, kinda out of my price range. It won't be new, whatever I get. 5 years old or so. Did find a 07 Z71 4x4 with 55k. Nothing extravagant, looks like a solid truck. Wife likes the pics.

Well, I guess it's a no brainer then. 4WD is the bees knees. Now, F150 vs Silverado. Just kidding. I'm not picky. I'm a equal opportunity buyer when it comes to trucks. (Cars, I'm kinda picky... Subaru > everything else). I know one thing. Some people are PROUD of their truck. 2010 Silverado Z71 with 130k for $22,000. The search is on....

My WRX is as good as sold. Now Im looking for a truck to haul my Lowe Stinger 170 tin around. Now the question, 4WD or 2WD? Im looking at a Full Size with a 8cyl. Atleast extended cab. Crew would be better. What you haul with? Any issues at the ramp?

I tell ya, Clayton could toss a jig in a mud puddle and pull out a 3lb fish. Lol

Congrats Chuck. I bet your boy is superexcited to be a big brother.