Bear Lake Spring BRATS Gathering 2017

[Kokaholic]

Im great with the city park. Easy to get to, park our rigs, and should make for a better setting. Sounds great to me. Everyone else?

 

[AFDan52]

​City park is good with me , no problems here.

 

[Bduck]

WEATHER ISSUES

Weather conditions are hampering the planned gathering. Starting today and increasing over the week to Saturday 4-29 is rain & snow forecast for the mountains, valleys, and Bear L region. By Tuesday afternoon if no break in changes of weather pattern, a possible cancellation of the gathering will follow.

 

[Petty4life]

Weather report last night looked good for Saturday.

 

[Bduck]

Forecast has changed for the better. What didn't look that great this morning is now indicating the system is streaming straight across from the pacific with a weeks worth of light but steady rain breaking up Thursday and settling down. We have a go ahead with the gathering.

 

[Kokaholic]

While the weather looks iffy for Saturday, I can also share that While on Bear lake Saturday fishing there is a great deal of floating crap in the water and with everytime i brought in a bait to switch out, there was reeds, moss or some kind of garbage on it. This was for sure a pain in the ass. Friday is scheduled for rain and snow. Water temps on Saturday were 44 degrees. Water clarity was off, the lake is coming up FAST with all info i have heard from locals is that BL will get to full pool this year. The lake is higher now than it has been in a long time. Not much ramp to use.

Our boat is already up there in the garage so i dont have to tow in the storm on Friday like many others will have to do. Looked at the park for the gathering and it looks great with ample room to park rigs and set up a few tables to cook on and set up with side dishes, etc.

The state parks folks were not at the Chevron set up as of yet, However they were in the Marina as always. Looks like all systems go.

 

[SuperD]

Weather aside, I just hope all those fish get hungry.

 

[AFDan52]

Pam and I are going up to the Condo on Friday. I'm just going to go slow if the weather is crappy. I'll post a road condition for you guys when we get there.

 

[Kokaholic]

Us to Dan. Not sure what time will be up on Friday, but will be up. For those that are interested, Cafe Sabor in Garden city has a great two for one Fajita special for 15.00 Bucks. Supposed to be pretty good. Be safe.

 

[Bduck]

I'm leaving here very early Friday am, getting in as much fishing time as I can. All lakes are pretty much stained and have its own crap floating. Still a lot of snow on the mountain to contribute to lake level, saw on news that a ski resort still active and going into May. I know what to expect going over the mountain pass.

 

[liketrolling]

I'm leaving here very early Friday am, getting in as much fishing time as I can. All lakes are pretty much stained and have its own crap floating. Still a lot of snow on the mountain to contribute to lake level, saw on news that a ski resort still active and going into May. I know what to expect going over the mountain pass.

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I'm leaving my house early Friday also, you can PM me your Cell # or call me on the radio ch 69 look for my tracker boat don't know where I will start any Ideas, will put the boat in the water at the state Park west side may be go to the east side to fish.
I was thinking about sleeping in my truck but the Jazz are playing Friday night and I need a TV
so I think I will get a room
I found this The Lodge Motel Garden City, Utah PRICE PER NIGHT from $76 I have not called them or made reservations, waiting on the weather to make sure every one is going.

I put this on my boat this year, Fish Hawk x4D with Bluetooth, it tells you the water temp. at your downrigger ball and how deep the ball is and the speed at the ball
I have fished with it about 5 time this year, but it does not seem right it may be me. so want to spend about 1 hr, playing with it before I start fishing

what time are you going to start fishing Saturday I'm thinking 6:45 AM

 

[Kokaholic]

ABOUT 7;00 AM FOR US.

 

[AFDan52]

Hi all, well due to the fact that my Chronic Bronkitus has flared up , and is giving me breathing problems Pam and I will not be making the trip to the Bear Lake Brats Gathering this weekend. I had a talk with the Dr. and he didn't recommend me going up there at this time. I'll just have to get well and go up at another time soon I hope.

 

[Kokaholic]

Sorry your feeling under the weather Dan, Hope you get better soon.

 

[Bduck]

Hi all, well due to the fact that my Chronic Bronkitus has flared up , and is giving me breathing problems Pam and I will not be making the trip to the Bear Lake Brats Gathering this weekend. I had a talk with the Dr. and he didn't recommend me going up there at this time. I'll just have to get well and go up at another time soon I hope.

At our age it's more like the old prehistoric brontosaurus dinosaur that gets deep into our chests which makes its ugly appearance at the most inopportune time. Get better soon Dan, there are too many water days ahead to waste. Besides don't waste your sick leave if not going to use it for fishing. 101ok101 I'm on the road early Friday, not sure now where I'll will be launching from only know where Dallas parks his trailer.

 

[gorgehunter]

Between health and weather issues have you guys thought about rescheduling the event?

 

[liketrolling]

Between health and weather issues have you guys thought about rescheduling the event?

It is cold and windy at my house today
I'm starting to load my boat with heater. and truck to go tomorrow leaving the house at about 3:30 am, so if they are thinking about rescheduling the event
you need to post it fast.

Friday Garden City, UT (84028) Weather
41°HiRealFeel® 39°Precipitation 64%
Chilly; a morning rain or snow shower in spots followed by rain and snow showers in the afternoon
NNW 9 mph
Gusts: 14 mph
Max UV Index: 4 (Moderate)
Thunderstorms: 18%
Precipitation: 0.08 in
Rain: 0.07 in
Snow: 0.2 in
Ice: 0 in
Hours of Precipitation: 2.5 hrs
Hours of Rain: 2 hrs

Saturday
Day
45°HiRealFeel® 53°Precipitation 41%
Periods of clouds and sunshine with a shower in spots; chilly
N 6 mph
Gusts: 9 mph
Max UV Index: 7 (High)
Thunderstorms: 20%
Precipitation: 0.02 in
Rain: 0.02 in
Snow: 0 in
Ice: 0 in
Hours of Precipitation: 1 hrs
Hours of Rain: 1 hrs

 

[Bduck]

Between health and weather issues have you guys thought about rescheduling the event?

This has been planned for nearly 2mos now and came close to cancellation. If it gets rescheduled chances are it wouldn't work out with the Gorge activity knocking on the door. Also other lakes are opening up. Had a snow shower to just go thru, temps been dropping a little but not determent enough for change. I'm looking fwd to hitting the road tomorrow, I'll be right behind Liketrolling maybe giving him a push. Also, some are in place while others are enroute. Its a go.................

 

[gonefishing]

On My WAY

Plan on getting there about dinner time tonight. Will set up, put my feet up and wait for Roger in the morning. I will be rested and ready to look for the fish tomorrow. Safe travels to you all. Get better DAN. thumbsup

 

[SuperD]

If it does end up being 7 or 8 guys freezing their ass off in the park, consideration for future such events might include meeting at one of the dinning establishments in town where all are warm and the beer is cold. thumbsup