Brazos River No FISHING REPORT

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:25 am

Several of us meet up over at Hildago Falls Sunday for another paddle /Float. The weather cooperated, and some new Kayakers got some good paddle time...........
All I can say is I had a good time...

The BRAZOS RIVER MINI X FLEET

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:43 am

Wow, looks like a fun paddle. Those Mini-X's are taking over aren't they!!

Congrats to all for a fun day on the water!!!

greyloon · Post by **greyloon** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:12 pm

Dang Randy, you're going to have start your own formal paddling group.

Woodman · Post by **Woodman** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:13 pm

greyloon wrote:Dang Randy, you're going to have start your own formal paddling group.

I'm afraid "formal" just ain't our style.

It was a good morning with a fun group. The weather added another dimension, never seriously threatening but the wind and clouds kept us us aware of the potential. It was LMOL Cruz' first solo in her new Mini-X (many thanks, Dirty Girl Scout. It's a winner!), and son Joshua's first outing, too.

We started in the little cove below the falls.

Cruz likes it, I think...

...a lot! We have a new addict!

more pics coming up.

Woodman · Post by **Woodman** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:22 pm

Here's Joshua waiting to line out behind Billy's (Yackety Yak) friend Sean, and another first timer, Elaine at stage right. Do you think Randy influenced her color choice?

Our host.

The take-out was at the Hwy 105 bridge, just as the front was coming in.

Thanks Randy for another nice day on the river.

greyloon · Post by **greyloon** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:47 pm

At least you didn't have the front coming upstream at you. That's a problem with a lot of Texas rivers, they are affected by southerly winds, making for some miserable paddling at times.

Actually, the weather was pretty nice yesterday right on up until about 1 pm, at least in Houston. Even then, if you could get out of that wind, it was a good day to be on the water.

Good to see y'all having some fun.

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:11 pm

And another pic,,,, we had eight of us al together... yesterday

Captain Gorton · Post by **Captain Gorton** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:04 pm

Looked like a grand time. But should I have expected anything else? I shyed away from this one because you know how I feel about the NO FISHING. Just Kiddin. I love that place and the good times that can be had there far outweigh the paddle only guidelines. Truely sorry I missed y'all.

TreyIII · Post by **TreyIII** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:59 pm

Man...I know I had a good time and met a bunch of good folks. I have been yaking for 8 years now and was amazed at the safety equipment I didn't know existed. Especially the stirrup for deep water re-entry and the paddle float bag. Got to get me one and practice!!! Special thanks to Randy for the orientation and vast amount of shared knowledge.

Yakety Yak · Post by **Yakety Yak** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:42 pm

Randy...
Just wanted to say thanks for another great trip down the river. It was nice seeing new faces and old friends. What a great way to spend the day.
Billy

fishin phantom · Post by **fishin phantom** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:58 pm

Looks like everyone had a great time on the water. Thanks for sharing your pictures.

butch sanders · Post by **butch sanders** » Sat May 03, 2008 5:57 pm

is the last photo in the 1st post, of Dr. Harvey ?

Mr23779 · Post by **Mr23779** » Sat May 03, 2008 6:18 pm

Randy and Woodman,

You guys ROCK! Post up next time you guys plan on having another outing like this. I'd love to be able to attend. I've never been to Hidalgo Falls and it looks like everyone had a great time.

Night Wing · Post by **Night Wing** » Sun May 04, 2008 6:21 am

Women like the Mini because it's not too long, weighs 38 pounds and it's 33" width is very stable. I think a good second choice for a woman would be the Ocean Kayak Caper. It's a foot longer, but 7 pounds heavier and 31" in width.

Mitchw123456 · Post by **Mitchw123456** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:12 am

Even being a big guy I still like my mini even though itdoesn't get use it used to. I'm going to have to come join yall one trip. Randy aren't you near the trinity river? I'd love to float the trinity one weekend as I grew up on that river fishing from an oooooooold beat up john boat with my grandpa. I haven't been back since he passed away 10 or so years ago.

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:57 am

Yes sir, the Trinity is closer than Navasota for me, A good trip is from the dam down to HWY 59.... It is not PUBLIC access to launch but is PUBLIC access at the ramp at US59.

Mitchw123456 · Post by **Mitchw123456** » Sun May 04, 2008 8:31 am

Randy wrote:Yes sir, the Trinity is closer than Navasota for me, A good trip is from the dam down to HWY 59.... It is not PUBLIC access to launch but is PUBLIC access at the ramp at US59.

We should try to get a group together and do that. At 59 is where we used to launch after a 5 minute drive to the ramp. Back then though it was just one reaaal long dirt path to the "ramp."

Nano-Skiff · Post by **Nano-Skiff** » Sun May 04, 2008 10:06 am

Ive been computerless lately or i wouldve been there, sounds like a lot of fun.