Granger Trip

Wudstix · April 01, 2019, 02:05:32 PM

Just got back Saturday from the maiden voyage of kayak. Much better than the canoe I have. Still a good workout for a borderline senior citizen. Did about 10-12 miles on the river over the two days (Thurs afternoon-Sat morning). Camped at primitive with my hammock and pestered piggy's with my Big River 66# recurved bow. Did see several beds and one that was dug into the ground and about as long as my strung bow (58"). Wind was towards the river most of the time I was there which worked well. Did bust three (80#-60-60) out of a briar patch at the tail end of the field behind camp, just off the river. They cleared the briars at @20 yards and were at 30-40-50-60 yards in a few seconds. Would have worked much better with a group and have shooters posted on the sides at the upper end of the patch(out of the direct wind), so that when the pigs busted they would have had shoots. Pushing pigs solo at Granger is fun, but tough. Didn't see any hunters. Spent more time exploring the river with yak for next time. No pork on the ground, but smile on my face and recharge of my batteries.

1Arrow1Kill · April 01, 2019, 03:52:11 PM

Sounds like a fun couple of days Michael. One thing you said that I picked up on though . . . "Still a good workout for a borderline senior citizen".

Sad to say, but it has definitely begun for you my friend. The borderline you refer to is so small, that once you recognize it's there . . . you've already crossed over. WELCOME Old Timer.

Wudstix · April 01, 2019, 07:32:17 PM

No pork on the ground, but smile on my face and recharge of my batteries. As I sat there in the morning and at night looking into the fire, I reminisced about Jay Massey.

Terry Green · April 01, 2019, 09:00:51 PM

This thread is useless without pics!!!

Wudstix · April 02, 2019, 04:39:31 PM

Let's try my old man skills.

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Wudstix · April 02, 2019, 04:43:44 PM

Let's try this again.

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This should be my sleeping arrangements and myself all decked out to hit the river. Plus the hog bed, recurve is 58" strung.
Sorry no Yak in action pics.

SAM E. STEPHENS · April 03, 2019, 08:48:04 AM

Was at Granger yesterday fishing for crappie in my kayak. Only 30min from my house....

,,Sam,,

Wudstix · April 03, 2019, 11:01:46 AM

2 1/2 hours for me. 133.7 miles. I'll try to get up there more often now that I'm retired.

Wudstix · April 04, 2019, 01:14:33 PM

Small joy!!! Had bought a Bryce anchor for my trip, couldn't find it before I left. Thought that I put it in the bed of truck before going to work Wednesday. Just knew it walked. Picked up another one yesterday, came home and the original one was tucked into a child seat in the corner. [attachment=1,msg2861323][attachment=2,msg2861323] So took it back and got Flex-seal to repair the canoe.