Long Mike, Staggs grocery on Huntsville road in Florence has the best breakfast in the area. It is out of the way from Wilson lake but close to the ramp at McFarland park. They open at 5:30 am.

Thanks Lazeebum.

Is it time to go yet? 

Is it time to go yet? 

 

Not yet.  36 more days for me.

It's going to be a busy 36 days for me.  On the 22nd I'm headed to Lake Baccarac, Mexico for a week.  Then on Apr. 6th, I'm headed to Toledo Bend for a week. It's tentative at this time, but after I get back from the Bend, I'm hoping to sandwich in a couple of days of fishing with Bighead on Lake Fork before heading out for the Road Trip.  I am much too well bred to say anything like "Eat your hearts out."  I would especially never say such a thing to my Northern Brethren, who see nothing but white at this time of year.

Dang Long Mike. I thought I was lucky going to Gunnersville. You got me beat by a mile. Good luck, be safe and take picts.

..... I am much too well bred to say anything like "Eat your hearts out."  I would especially never say such a thing to my Northern Brethren, who see nothing but white at this time of year.

 

 

Hey Mike, hope your boat springs a leak and your 12 lber breaks off right at the boat. Other than that, I hope you have a great trip!

 

Ronnie

I'll be at Grand Lake O the Cherokees by tomorrow night and spend the week with three of my children and their kids. Go south every spring break for a week with whichever kids want to come along. Still trying to juggle my time for Wilson but it is in my busy season so it will be a last minute decision. Hopefully me and my youngest son (35) will be able to surprise everyone! Hope all you fellas enjoy, Spring is upon us!!

It's going to be a busy 36 days for me.  On the 22nd I'm headed to Lake Baccarac, Mexico for a week.  Then on Apr. 6th, I'm headed to Toledo Bend for a week. It's tentative at this time, but after I get back from the Bend, I'm hoping to sandwich in a couple of days of fishing with Bighead on Lake Fork before heading out for the Road Trip.  I am much too well bred to say anything like "Eat your hearts out."  I would especially never say such a thing to my Northern Brethren, who see nothing but white at this time of year.

Have a great trip Mike, be safe and catch a few Lunkers!! Looking forward to seeing you at Wilson.

Sent my application in yesterday, hope that's ok

I havent done a lot of research on Wilson Lake.  Is the structure/cover base basically the same as Pickwick was? 

I havent done a lot of research on Wilson Lake.  Is the structure/cover base basically the same as Pickwick was? 

 

 

on navionics it looks like a big 60 foot deep ditch with little main channel structure, there is some but not near as much as Pickwick ...... through other readings and PMs it seems to be all creek related, some being deep and some being shallower..... and some being loaded with structure, some very lacking in structure.

 

Wilson is however rocky much like Pickwick, best I can gather, perhaps without the grass. 

This is my impression based on map readings, I am sure the more local guys that have signed up can FAR Exceed what "think"

Thanks Brian.  One other note,  Typical Water Clarity.  Which is the same I would think as Pickwick was. 

I havent done a lot of research on Wilson Lake.  Is the structure/cover base basically the same as Pickwick was? 

Wilson fishes more like a Highland Reservoir. There is no grass that I am aware of.   Only type of vegetation is shoreline weedbeds in places. Lots of boat docks. 

It's going to be a busy 36 days for me.  On the 22nd I'm headed to Lake Baccarac, Mexico for a week.  Then on Apr. 6th, I'm headed to Toledo Bend for a week. It's tentative at this time, but after I get back from the Bend, I'm hoping to sandwich in a couple of days of fishing with Bighead on Lake Fork before heading out for the Road Trip.  I am much too well bred to say anything like "Eat your hearts out."  I would especially never say such a thing to my Northern Brethren, who see nothing but white at this time of year.

With Mother Nature's cooperation, I hope to be busy for at least the weeks prior to the trip.  Muskegon MI trip the second week-end of April for walleye and down to Tunica MS the following week for a little gaming and crappie fishing.

Hopefully I can keep myself busy with honey-dos and local fishing enough to pass the time quickly. 

 

This trip will be my first to a highland reservoir in 15yrs.  Table Rock was a frequent destination back then, but since then I've only targeted natural lakes.  Really looking forward to my re-initiation!

We are less than 45 days away!

WOOHOO!

^{My trip just got way easier..... Just won $500.00 on the Mega Millions Lottery!!! 44 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!!     :respect-059:}  

Way to go

Sent in my application Friday jus wondering if it's been received yet?

It's time for me to begin menu planning for the Soiree. Sometime soon, let me know if you plan to be there Wednesday evening. Respond here, or PM, if you would please. I need to know how much chow to buy.

 

I'll have sandwich bar setup.

Roast beef, ham, a variety of breads, a variety of sliced cheeses, lettuce, sliced onion, sliced tomato, mustard, mayo, horseradish and chips.

I'll have a veggie tray and a fruit tray.

I'll have a selection of cheeses and crackers.

I'll have pickles, olives, peppers, etc.

I'll have a case of wine and a cooler full of beer.

 

If you have any requests, toss them in the hat. I'm not a caterer, but if enough people request the same thing, I'll make it happen.

I'll be there.  Hope I can find an appropriate ensemble.

Once again, I will not be charging anybody for the food and drinks. I will be taking donations for Glenn's Tackle the Storm Foundation. All proceeds will go directly to that fine cause.

 

I'll accept any assistance anybody is willing to give. Mostly for the cleanup afterward. I'll be setting everything up during the afternoon, and will not ask anybody to give up any fishing time. I can handle the setup myself.

I'll be there.  Hope I can find an appropriate ensemble.

 

I'll have to put a little thought into that myself.

Beckie and I will be there.

Once again, I will not be charging anybody for the food and drinks. I will be taking donations for Glenn's Tackle the Storm Foundation. All proceeds will go directly to that fine cause.

I'll accept any assistance anybody is willing to give. Mostly for the cleanup afterward. I'll be setting everything up during the afternoon, and will not ask anybody to give up any fishing time. I can handle the setup myself.

I will help or earn my keep I'm used to it being on the fire dept.. I will also donate as needed