This morning we set off on our maiden float trip down the Red Cedar. Rumors of monster pike have been flying around the shop for the past week, the aticipation of the trip was high. 7am departure time from the park along Grand River Ave. Todd, Tommy and I filled up the boats and headed to the river. We soon realized the the mosquitos decided they were going to try and carry us away from the stream. I most cases this would be the case but the thoughts of the monster pike we were going to catch helped encourage us to fight the bugs. Along with the BUFF Insect sheild headwear we pushed on. The water was a bit murky but the colorful pike streamers we’d been tying would do the trick. We’ve had some success around some of the local parks and getting to some unfished water was even going to be better. Well about 15 minuted into the float a beaver and some down tress thought otherwise.

I thought we may have to portage a few spots along our float but I didn’t think we were going to need to air lift the boats over and around spots. All I have to say is thank goodness we were not half way through our float or in fast current. Turn around and back to the truck we go to come up with a new plan.

We ended up heading to a favorite road side park and picking up a small pike and then the mosquito’s did carry away. Back to the truck to grab some breakfast. We’ve got some exploring to do on the Cedar, I haven’t given up quite yet I know there are some huge fish in there and I’m going to find some nice water to float.