Update on March 29 tournament at Jacksonport

I have really been paying attention to the river levels the last few days.  I have also looked at numerous sites to watch the weather forecast for the next week. 


As of right now, the tournament is still scheduled to be in Jacksonport on Saturday, March 29th.  Obviously, this weekend the river is not in fishing condition, so I am going to open prefishing through Thursday night (no river access on Friday the 28th).  This will allow people to at least have an hour or two each afternoon (if they work) to get out and ride around on the river after the water has come back down. 


If we get to Tuesday or Wednesday and there seems to be a problem with the forecast (river level or weather), we will make a decision to change location.  In other words, if the river hasn't dropped and the forecast shows that it won't, then we will relocate.  If we get to Tuesday and the river has dropped, but there is a high chance of significant rain before the tourney, then we will relocate.

Having looked at everything that I know to look at, I believe that the river will definitely be fishable by next Saturday (IF the weather cooperates).  There are a number of people that would prefer to fish now at home with the water level at 14 or 15 vs. fishing in July or August with a level of 3 or 4.  If there is no rain, there will be access to many places (north and south) that aren't accessible at other times of the year. 


Obviously, there is still a chance that the tournament location will be changed.  It is also pretty unlikely that anybody will be prefishing on the river this weekend.  With that being said, if you are bored and want to do some productive fishing, feel free to head to Lake Conway to prepare just in case we have to move it.


Keep in mind that I try to make decisions that I believe are best for the entire club---not any individual.  I realize some may disagree with this right now, but hopefully the weather and water will cooperate and it will be ready to go by Wednesday or so. 


Again, the tournament location has NOT been changed.  The plan is to fish at Jacksonport.  I will do my very best to keep updated on the conditions and will try to update the website with my thoughts going forward. 


Please call if you would like to discuss further.  (512-9400)


Thanks
BK