Full Version: When Not Duning....
Have any of you guys ever tried fishing the canal and backwaters at gordons while you're not duning? I'm an avid fisherman and it looks like prime location for some big kitties and bass. Not sure of the legalities of it all though, any info is appreciated.
I too love to fish, never thought of fishing the canals though. I'm more of a salt water angeler. nothing like pullin up 40lb footballs 
QUOTE(Dune Goat @ Mar 31 2005, 11:28 AM)
I too love to fish, never thought of fishing the canals though. I'm more of a salt water angeler. nothing like pullin up 40lb footballs
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From what I hear the canals are loaded with fish, but few people fish them. According to people on another site sdfish.com the canals have cat fish, small mouth, large mouth, carp, tilapia, and crappie
Would be cool to kick back at night and wet a line while drinking a beer.
Tip:
When fishing, hook the line to your whip (only if you have a "Buggy whip" of course) using a little fishing bell. Keeps the line high in the air to prevent it from laying in the dirt. It will also give you a little "jingle".
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* And if you hook "the BIG ONE" you will have a couple hundred horses to make sure it doesn't get away.
When fishing, hook the line to your whip (only if you have a "Buggy whip" of course) using a little fishing bell. Keeps the line high in the air to prevent it from laying in the dirt. It will also give you a little "jingle".
EDIT*
* And if you hook "the BIG ONE" you will have a couple hundred horses to make sure it doesn't get away.
not the canal by gordons but there are a few my dad use to take us too as kids. we would going for night runs for fishin.
I like to fish too, and we camp next to the canal just never thought of fishin there. Maybe I can start catching fish instead of drinkin like one. 
Does anyone know if it's legal?
Does anyone know if it's legal?
There are always people fishing the canals here in Yuma. A few weeks ago I was at the Imperial Dam and saw people fishing the All-American (the canal though the dunes) right where it left the Colorado - so I assume there are fish there.
Not sure about the legality other than the canals are private property and posted as no-tresspassing...never looked if they were posted no fishing as well.
I'm mainly just good a drowning worms though so I've never thought about trying it.
Not sure about the legality other than the canals are private property and posted as no-tresspassing...never looked if they were posted no fishing as well.
I'm mainly just good a drowning worms though so I've never thought about trying it.
SOunds to me like there is a GD.com fishing tourney in order.....hmmmm 
QUOTE(midpinto @ Mar 31 2005, 01:00 PM)
SOunds to me like there is a GD.com fishing tourney in order.....hmmmm
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QUOTE(midpinto @ Mar 31 2005, 01:00 PM)
SOunds to me like there is a GD.com fishing tourney in order.....hmmmm
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lol chummin might be offended....
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QUOTE(DuneDigler @ Mar 31 2005, 01:16 PM)
QUOTE(midpinto @ Mar 31 2005, 01:00 PM)
SOunds to me like there is a GD.com fishing tourney in order.....hmmmm
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I ment it in a good way.
My dad and uncle used to fish the canal at Buttercup, caught a lot of catfish. I have seen quite a few fish as well, a few pretty good sized ones too
A little quick google search found:
http://www.iid.com/aboutiid/env-weed.html
So it sounds like you can fish away in the canals as long as you toss back any "grass carp" you happen to catch whatever they are.
http://www.iid.com/aboutiid/env-weed.html
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Although fishing is permitted in the Imperial Valley canal system, possession of live grass carp in California is illegal. Possession of grass carp requires a special legal permit granted through the Department of Fish and Game for the sole purpose of aquatic weed control. If you catch a grass carp, you are required by law to return it to the water. Failure to abide by this law may result in fine and/or imprisonment. The current penalty for illegal possession and transport of grass carp is a fine of $5,000 and/or up to one year in county jail.
So it sounds like you can fish away in the canals as long as you toss back any "grass carp" you happen to catch whatever they are.
Here's some more info:
http://www.fishingnetwork.net/socal/allamer.shtml
http://www.fishingnetwork.net/socal/allamer.shtml
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Channel and BIG Flathead Catfish are the main target here. There are also some Striped and Largemouth Bass, Panfish and Huge Carp here. Lot's off Bullfrogs too if you enjoy frog gigging. There are hundreds of miles of smaller canals that run off the main canal. All offer good fishing. Even the smallest trickle can have Big Catfish hiding in the deep-pooled "drops".
Thanx for the info jhitesma, but would you still need the standard fisshing permit for catching any kind of fish?
QUOTE(DuneDigler @ Mar 31 2005, 03:13 PM)
Thanx for the info jhitesma, but would you still need the standard fisshing permit for catching any kind of fish?
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No permit required, just a CA fishing license.....I think I am going to bring my fishing gear this weekend and give it a shot in the evening.
Cool, let us know how it goes.
Just for your information, I work for the Imperial Irrigation District and yes it is legal to fish in all the canals. Stay outside of any fenced locations, ie the hydro plants along the all american canal. The grass carp shouldn't be a problem as they are strickly vegitarian and eat the weeds and such in the canals. Plenty of catfish, large mouth bass, and stripers out by Gordons. Only a valid California fishing license displayed on your person is required, Fish and Game patrol these canals daily. The no trespassing signs are primarily for legality issues.
Have fun.
Have fun.
Midpinto, I fished in the canal on the west side of the bridge that crosses over the concrete canal, it was super hot that day, so we could only stand to be in the sun for a couple hours, so we gave up, we did have a couple bites though.
I still keep my poles in the trailer, I am down anytime to drop a line in the water, I have actually been looking for someone to go to Cuyamaca, and all the lakes around here with, I dont have a boat, but I like to just hang out, relax and catch some fishies.
Are there fish in both the natural and concrete canals? maybe I will bring out some bait next trip. What do you think would work the best, we tried nightcrawlers last time.
I still keep my poles in the trailer, I am down anytime to drop a line in the water, I have actually been looking for someone to go to Cuyamaca, and all the lakes around here with, I dont have a boat, but I like to just hang out, relax and catch some fishies.
Are there fish in both the natural and concrete canals? maybe I will bring out some bait next trip. What do you think would work the best, we tried nightcrawlers last time.
QUOTE(midpinto @ Mar 31 2005, 03:18 PM)
QUOTE(DuneDigler @ Mar 31 2005, 03:13 PM)
Thanx for the info jhitesma, but would you still need the standard fisshing permit for catching any kind of fish?
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No permit required, just a CA fishing license.....I think I am going to bring my fishing gear this weekend and give it a shot in the evening.
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Dude where you going this weekend? I am off still with my F-----d up hand...... I dont fish much..
Mike
PS
I bought a new sand toy today!!!
I will bring my boat next time.
QUOTE(sandratt @ Mar 31 2005, 06:51 PM)
QUOTE(midpinto @ Mar 31 2005, 03:18 PM)
QUOTE(DuneDigler @ Mar 31 2005, 03:13 PM)
Thanx for the info jhitesma, but would you still need the standard fisshing permit for catching any kind of fish?
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No permit required, just a CA fishing license.....I think I am going to bring my fishing gear this weekend and give it a shot in the evening.
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Dude where you going this weekend? I am off still with my F-----d up hand...... I dont fish much..
Mike
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I bought a new sand toy today!!!
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We're going to Gordons....you game?
We are leaving Bonita around 4 or so tomorrow, returning Sunday.
What did you buy today?
QUOTE(Screamin Ian @ Mar 31 2005, 05:05 PM)
Midpinto, I fished in the canal on the west side of the bridge that crosses over the concrete canal, it was super hot that day, so we could only stand to be in the sun for a couple hours, so we gave up, we did have a couple bites though.
I still keep my poles in the trailer, I am down anytime to drop a line in the water, I have actually been looking for someone to go to Cuyamaca, and all the lakes around here with, I dont have a boat, but I like to just hang out, relax and catch some fishies.
Are there fish in both the natural and concrete canals? maybe I will bring out some bait next trip. What do you think would work the best, we tried nightcrawlers last time.
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I still keep my poles in the trailer, I am down anytime to drop a line in the water, I have actually been looking for someone to go to Cuyamaca, and all the lakes around here with, I dont have a boat, but I like to just hang out, relax and catch some fishies.
Are there fish in both the natural and concrete canals? maybe I will bring out some bait next trip. What do you think would work the best, we tried nightcrawlers last time.
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name the time and place Ian, I fish quite a bit in the spring/summer time on the local lakes and ponds. I know a guy with a really nice boat for the ocean too (hint hint Sandratt)
Midpinto, you guys going out there this weekend too? any word on next weekend yet?
I think when I am out and about running errands I will stop and buy a fishing liscense, so we better go at least a couple times, I mainly have fished for trout, but want to learn the finer techniques for bass, I dont like lake fish, and at least you can throw bass back, I just like the fight. I will also pick up some stuff for the weekend of the 9th if you guys can make it, maybe we can drop a line in then too.
I think when I am out and about running errands I will stop and buy a fishing liscense, so we better go at least a couple times, I mainly have fished for trout, but want to learn the finer techniques for bass, I dont like lake fish, and at least you can throw bass back, I just like the fight. I will also pick up some stuff for the weekend of the 9th if you guys can make it, maybe we can drop a line in then too.
i've caught smallmouth and stripers in the canal.i've seen a few catfish caught.its a little tough to fish because of the reeds.what the heck,give it a try.thats the thing about fishing,you have to go to catch'em.
QUOTE(Screamin Ian @ Apr 1 2005, 07:11 AM)
Midpinto, you guys going out there this weekend too? any word on next weekend yet?
I think when I am out and about running errands I will stop and buy a fishing liscense, so we better go at least a couple times, I mainly have fished for trout, but want to learn the finer techniques for bass, I dont like lake fish, and at least you can throw bass back, I just like the fight. I will also pick up some stuff for the weekend of the 9th if you guys can make it, maybe we can drop a line in then too.
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I think when I am out and about running errands I will stop and buy a fishing liscense, so we better go at least a couple times, I mainly have fished for trout, but want to learn the finer techniques for bass, I dont like lake fish, and at least you can throw bass back, I just like the fight. I will also pick up some stuff for the weekend of the 9th if you guys can make it, maybe we can drop a line in then too.
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Ya we are going this weekend, looks like it's a good possibility for next weekend too.
I can take you to some ponds around town too, I mainly fish from a float tube which is alot of fun. I will keep you posted on next weekend.
QUOTE(midpinto @ Mar 31 2005, 09:44 PM)
QUOTE(sandratt @ Mar 31 2005, 06:51 PM)
QUOTE(midpinto @ Mar 31 2005, 03:18 PM)
QUOTE(DuneDigler @ Mar 31 2005, 03:13 PM)
Thanx for the info jhitesma, but would you still need the standard fisshing permit for catching any kind of fish?
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No permit required, just a CA fishing license.....I think I am going to bring my fishing gear this weekend and give it a shot in the evening.
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Dude where you going this weekend? I am off still with my F-----d up hand...... I dont fish much..
Mike
PS
I bought a new sand toy today!!!
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We're going to Gordons....you game?
We are leaving Bonita around 4 or so tomorrow, returning Sunday.
What did you buy today?
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I might be....cant do 2 nights though..k9 is a pain..i gotta work on getting somebody to feed him...although i should bring him..let some banditos come by..he can take a bite on a few..
QUOTE(Screamin Ian @ Mar 31 2005, 05:05 PM)
Midpinto, I fished in the canal on the west side of the bridge that crosses over the concrete canal, it was super hot that day, so we could only stand to be in the sun for a couple hours, so we gave up, we did have a couple bites though.
I still keep my poles in the trailer, I am down anytime to drop a line in the water, I have actually been looking for someone to go to Cuyamaca, and all the lakes around here with, I dont have a boat, but I like to just hang out, relax and catch some fishies.
Are there fish in both the natural and concrete canals? maybe I will bring out some bait next trip. What do you think would work the best, we tried nightcrawlers last time.
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I still keep my poles in the trailer, I am down anytime to drop a line in the water, I have actually been looking for someone to go to Cuyamaca, and all the lakes around here with, I dont have a boat, but I like to just hang out, relax and catch some fishies.
Are there fish in both the natural and concrete canals? maybe I will bring out some bait next trip. What do you think would work the best, we tried nightcrawlers last time.
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What a coincidence! Ive been looking for someone to hit up Cuyamaca, San Vicente etc......I just picked up an older bayiner boat too!!! Should give it a try!
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QUOTE(Screamin Ian @ Mar 31 2005, 05:05 PM)
Midpinto, I fished in the canal on the west side of the bridge that crosses over the concrete canal, it was super hot that day, so we could only stand to be in the sun for a couple hours, so we gave up, we did have a couple bites though.
I still keep my poles in the trailer, I am down anytime to drop a line in the water, I have actually been looking for someone to go to Cuyamaca, and all the lakes around here with, I dont have a boat, but I like to just hang out, relax and catch some fishies.
Are there fish in both the natural and concrete canals? maybe I will bring out some bait next trip. What do you think would work the best, we tried nightcrawlers last time.
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I still keep my poles in the trailer, I am down anytime to drop a line in the water, I have actually been looking for someone to go to Cuyamaca, and all the lakes around here with, I dont have a boat, but I like to just hang out, relax and catch some fishies.
Are there fish in both the natural and concrete canals? maybe I will bring out some bait next trip. What do you think would work the best, we tried nightcrawlers last time.
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What a coincidence! Ive been looking for someone to hit up Cuyamaca, San Vicente etc......I just picked up an older bayiner boat too!!! Should give it a try!
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Sounds good Coobie....the spawn is goin on as we speak, like i said pick a day and I'll be there.
Well dont forget to count me in, I just got back from running some errands, one of them was to fill up my C02 tanks for paintball this weekend, I happened to ask if they sold fishing liscenses and they did so I bought one, now I have to go. and being my own boss, I can pretty much get any day off.
QUOTE(Screamin Ian @ Apr 1 2005, 11:59 AM)
Well dont forget to count me in, I just got back from running some errands, one of them was to fill up my C02 tanks for paintball this weekend, I happened to ask if they sold fishing liscenses and they did so I bought one, now I have to go. and being my own boss, I can pretty much get any day off.
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Good man Ian, way to sac it up. I am leaving for the dunes in an hour, but when I get back lets make some definite plans.
done deal,
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done deal,
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The salt h20 is doing good as well. Hopefully we are done with the weather...yeah! SD we'll be getting out there. Have a safe trip .
OK guys, I have to send the boat to a shop and have the outboard gone through just to make sure its in tip top shape. I cant do it yet....dont know shiat about boats!!!
Then we are ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!
Then we are ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE(Coobie @ Apr 1 2005, 06:08 PM)
OK guys, I have to send the boat to a shop and have the outboard gone through just to make sure its in tip top shape. I cant do it yet....dont know shiat about boats!!!
Then we are ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!
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Then we are ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!
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HEY...........don't for get about you "other" friends...
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QUOTE(Coobie @ Apr 1 2005, 06:08 PM)
OK guys, I have to send the boat to a shop and have the outboard gone through just to make sure its in tip top shape. I cant do it yet....dont know shiat about boats!!!
Then we are ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!
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Then we are ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!
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HEY...........don't for get about you "other" friends...
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I wouldnt forget about you!!!!! I didnt know if you would wanna fish.....what the hell, at least we can catch a buzz!!! Its on!
Dude,
AIM marine..which is close to both of us...good guys, mike and jeff. I hope you took it there..
Salt h20......... Maybe we'll get a GD thread ...? (there have got to be many fishing fools in here..)
My main rig (also fish a kayak and a tube)
AIM marine..which is close to both of us...good guys, mike and jeff. I hope you took it there..
Salt h20......... Maybe we'll get a GD thread ...? (there have got to be many fishing fools in here..)
My main rig (also fish a kayak and a tube)
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QUOTE(PWR MAD @ Apr 1 2005, 06:47 PM)
QUOTE(Coobie @ Apr 1 2005, 06:08 PM)
OK guys, I have to send the boat to a shop and have the outboard gone through just to make sure its in tip top shape. I cant do it yet....dont know shiat about boats!!!
Then we are ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!
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Then we are ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!
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HEY...........don't for get about you "other" friends...
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I wouldnt forget about you!!!!! I didnt know if you would wanna fish.....what the hell, at least we can catch a buzz!!! Its on!
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Remember who the old fart is here...... I've been fishing from way back. We used to go to Wohlford almost every weekend. I think I even still have some of my fresh water tackle. And saltwater, my uncle was harbor master at Islandia/Seaforth for a few years way back when. If the boat can hold a fat old arse, I'm in.
QUOTE(sandratt @ Apr 1 2005, 07:07 PM)
Dude,
AIM marine..which is close to both of us...good guys, mike and jeff. I hope you took it there..
Salt h20......... Maybe we'll get a GD thread ...? (there have got to be many fishing fools in here..)
My main rig (also fish a kayak and a tube)
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AIM marine..which is close to both of us...good guys, mike and jeff. I hope you took it there..
Salt h20......... Maybe we'll get a GD thread ...? (there have got to be many fishing fools in here..)
My main rig (also fish a kayak and a tube)
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I havent taken it anywhere yet...just got it. Thats a nice looking boat you have there.....Only one problem for me. As soon as I break the jetty, I barf!!!!
QUOTE(Coobie @ Apr 1 2005, 07:29 PM)
QUOTE(sandratt @ Apr 1 2005, 07:07 PM)
Dude,
AIM marine..which is close to both of us...good guys, mike and jeff. I hope you took it there..
Salt h20......... Maybe we'll get a GD thread ...? (there have got to be many fishing fools in here..)
My main rig (also fish a kayak and a tube)
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AIM marine..which is close to both of us...good guys, mike and jeff. I hope you took it there..
Salt h20......... Maybe we'll get a GD thread ...? (there have got to be many fishing fools in here..)
My main rig (also fish a kayak and a tube)
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I havent taken it anywhere yet...just got it. Thats a nice looking boat you have there.....Only one problem for me. As soon as I break the jetty, I barf!!!!
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NO BARFING in my rig.....
however...AIM MARINE has worked on my past 2 boats....good dudes...talk to Mike or Jeff and say I recommended the place. That wont get you much, but they know Brian and myself....good guys.
Learned how to Bass fish when I was in Texas, have not fished in years, but still have all the gear somewhere in the garage...
I am in a Fly Club here in AZ. We are supposed to go Shark fishing with Fly Rods in August out there in SD. Sounds like an awesome time. Going for some trout over the weekend of the 15th.
I want to learn how to fish for more stuff, the only thing I have ever done is just throw some bait on a hook, cast it out and wait. its kind of boring that way.
the only thing I had ever fished for before that was trout and cats, and bluegil....mostly trout though, bass are fun
yup, mainly trout and cats too, bluegill with a bobber type stuff, one time we went bass fishing with shiners, hook the fish through the nose and let them swim around with the bail open, the bass would grab em and take off, then close the bail and ya got a fish, but the fight was great. I want that again.
we were bait casting and using spinners and worms...I was in Texas and they have some pretty good bass fishing there...
I'm headed back out to G next weekend and I am thinking bout bringing some of my light stuff and give the canal a try. Anyone else wanna drown some bait this weekend? 4/8-4/10
any other weekend I would be in, but hopefully this weekend is my pick up date for the car, so I will be busy with that.
On another note, I was thinking of getting into the whole float tube thing, anyone else into that? I have never done it before and wonder what its like and if its worth spending the $$$ to get into it.
On another note, I was thinking of getting into the whole float tube thing, anyone else into that? I have never done it before and wonder what its like and if its worth spending the $$$ to get into it.
QUOTE(Screamin Ian @ Apr 5 2005, 06:36 AM)
any other weekend I would be in, but hopefully this weekend is my pick up date for the car, so I will be busy with that.
On another note, I was thinking of getting into the whole float tube thing, anyone else into that? I have never done it before and wonder what its like and if its worth spending the $$$ to get into it.
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On another note, I was thinking of getting into the whole float tube thing, anyone else into that? I have never done it before and wonder what its like and if its worth spending the $$$ to get into it.
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I aquirred a nice tube last year. Part of a deal where a dude was selling 1500 for 300. Needed cash. I have used it 2-3 times last summer and it was nice. The SD river gets warm and on those hot days it was relaxing.
I am up in Santa Ysabel, so Lake cuyamaca is not too far, and they allow tubes there, so I was going to give it a shot, a boat would be nice, but I dont have any fishing buddies to go with, and normally when we rent a boat we are only about 50 yard off the shore anyways. I want to see if Lake Sutherland and Henshaw allow it too, I am close to them as well.
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