On a yak you are required to have a light tht is visable 360 degrees. Therefore it has to be higher that the head of the paddler. TP&WD has written requirements for paddle crafts.

I do not like the idea of being in the yak after dark. Especially, on Caddo (snakes-n-gators).

If this trip ends up happening and is at Crips Camp a yak would be just fine for fishing back in the sloughs there by the camp.

I have not been there in over 20 years but remember going to Crips when I was a wee child (hush Cliff).

Sure would like to see this happen, especially if it happens on a Thur - Fri as those are my days off.

"I have not been there in over 20 years but remember going to Crips when I was a wee child (hush Cliff). "

Jerry, the dinosaurs roamed the Caddo area when you were a kid, didn't they?

I fished Caddo a lot when I lived in Tyler, but I only fished the area around Uncertain (Johnson's Ranch and Crip's Camp landings. I would NEVER get in the river channel by Johnson's Ranch in a kayak. The boats zip by there at high speeds and the wakes could easily overturn a kayak or, even worse, run over a yak without seeing it. Johnson's Ranch does rent aluminum jon boats, and if you have a trolling motor and battery you can fish that area easily. I have no idea what area that Dennis has planned for the outing, but he would be the one to tell you whether a yak would be suitable for the area.

Yes, when I goto to fish with Dennis we were moving pretty briskly down the Government Ditch

2009 Spring Fly Fishing -

Hay guy and gal’s., how about April 10th - 12th will this work for most of you. We will get with Gary at Crip’s Camp and see if he has it open that weekend. There are places around their to stay. Call Gary today and he has no booking on that weekend - but he can commit because he has a company taht come in the 2nd or 3rd weekend of April each year and book all his cabins and boat. He said he should know something by Jan. 23rd. will have more info after the 23rd.

Place to stay:
Crip’s Camp - 903 789-3233 ask for Gary
Shady Glade - 903 789-3295 ask for David
Uncertain Inn - 903 789-3292 ask for Kay

Caddo Fly Fishing Spring Classic
ARK-LA-TEX Sportsman Outdoor Show should be there to do a TV Show.

a. Clinic on Bass & Sunfish - from the more experienced that come to this event.
b. Cook out - How about a CAJUN CLASSICS, like Gumbo & Jambalaya should be able to get most of the fixing given to us by one of my sponsor.
c. A fun tournament $2.00 fee, $1.00 go to the Big Bass and $1.00 go to the Big Sunfish.
d. Lets pair up to help cut the cost of making this trip.
e.
f.
g.
h. May be some record will fall during this event.
I. I will bring my scales, currently certified by TPW
j. I will have a back set open for one lucky fisherman.

Lets see if we can make this work.

CADDO LAKE Dream Team
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Until We Meet Again Catch as many as you can, but only keep what you need.
GOD BLESS & good fishing.
For a trip on caddo lake go to - fishingwithdennis.com and book you a trip.
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on Caddo lake
903 930-5460
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Those dates sound good. We'll be past Flyfish Texas 2009 and everyone will be up to date on casting

You guys enjoy yourselves.

Just requested those days off work.

Maybe the Thur -Fri people can meet-up and Camp at one of the parks and we mingle on Fri, still get to take part in the festivities.

So what is the word kiddies?

I think Thursday through the weekend, get there whenever you can and meet as many others as possible is a best bet.

Word, getting stoked.

Is anybody planning on camping?

Me.

Is everyone camping at the state park or are there more campgrounds?

I don't know yet. I would LIKE TO. But then again, I live a little over an hour away I think...

I'm planning on Crips, outside w/, tent, in rain, my truck, that's why they invented the ball cap and deodorant. Ha ha. I'm a bit independent. However, if I feel like a Floridian at that time, I will seek shelter w/ all the amenities.

I just have to have somewhere with a power hookup so I can recharge my trolling motor battery at night.

I have one of those supercharge battery packs for the truck. Emergency thing.

If it's the 9th - 12th I'll be there with the camper Thursday and Friday. Probably pull out early Saturday so I can make work by 2PM.

It won't be really hot down there yet in April will it? If not then we will camp out

It should not be hot then Robin. It might be raining though.

thanks Kelly. I suspect that the family members who object to the heat will find rain more palatable...

2009 Spring Fly Fishing -

Hay guy and gal’s., Just got off the phone with Gary at Crip’s Camp WE HAVE THE WEEK END OF April 10th - 13th

Place to stay:
Crip’s Camp - 903 789-3233 ask for Gary
Shady Glade - 903 789-3295 ask for David
Uncertain Inn - 903 789-3292 ask for Kay
Caddo Lake State Park - 903 679-3351

CADDO LAKE Dream Team
Signature Series Crappie Jigs
By BNB Crappie Jigs a.k.a. CrappieDale
www.bnbcrappiejigs.com

Until We Meet Again Catch as many as you can, but only keep what you need.
GOD BLESS & good fishing.
For a trip on caddo lake go to - fishingwithdennis.com and book you a trip today
on beautiful Caddo Lake and have the opportunity to catch a trophy of a lifetime.
Dennis North
www.fishingwithdennis.com
Full time Professional Guide Service
on Caddo lake
903 930-5460
email: fishinwdennis@yahoo.com
Ark-La-Tex Sportsman Outdoor Show
www.arklatexsportsman.com
Challenged Outdoorsman of America
www.challengedoutdoorsmen.org

FOM Texas North East Director
www.fomntt.com
Texas TBF Federation Tournament Director
Texas TBF State Conservation
www.bassfederation.com
www.texastbf.com
www.collegiatebasschampionship.com

So is cripps the spot where everyone will be staying?

That's where I'm staying.