January Slabfest Lake Monroe, Sanford, Fl

[flycaster]

Well the December Slabfest is behind us. One date canceled due to rainy forecast, next date we fished, but were windblown and cold.
We DID have a good meet and greet regardless.
Now on to the next Slabfest.
This will be held on Lake Monroe, Sanford, Florida.
We have the option to launch and have our picnic at the Lake Monroe Park at 17-92 or we could try the Senior Center, Downtown Sanford, launch at the Sanford Marina and have the picnic at the Senior Center. Chunker has volunteered to arrange the Senior center providing that he has some lead time.
Moon phases, for those who fish by them: NEW MOON Friday January 15 FULL MOON Saturday January 30.

Posting the dates to fish and places to have picnic. You can launch your boat any place and start fishing anytime, no restrictions. DANNY: I will need to check your livewell BEFORE you launch.

Will have the poll close January 7, 2010 to give time coordinate getting reservations for picnic site.
move in the thread

sorry for the confusion of having to lock the first thread.

When voting, you need to vote place for picnic and date.

[gopher]

As long as I can follow someone over to the launch that day I,ll be there.

doug
gopher

[Phantom309]

I'm holding off (Vote) till I learn a bit more about the 17/92 park.
Ya'll help convince me that I'd prefer that place over the Senior Center.
I see the Cons for the Senior center, we were locked out, no bathrooms, no water, lots of homeless people (no privacy).
So, is the other place better ??? I believe the parties have to pay a rental fee, how much is that per person (we'll split it up, etc.....
The Senior Center was quite convenient that was about all.
Awaiting your replies......
Danny
(Yep, the 16th seems good for me)

[flycaster]

I'm holding off (Vote) till I learn a bit more about the 17/92 park.
Ya'll help convince me that I'd prefer that place over the Senior Center.
I see the Cons for the Senior center, we were locked out, no bathrooms, no water, lots of homeless people (no privacy).
So, is the other place better ??? I believe the parties have to pay a rental fee, how much is that per person (we'll split it up, etc.....
The Senior Center was quite convenient that was about all.
Awaiting your replies......
Danny
(Yep, the 16th seems good for me)

Not trying to convince you or anyone:
Launch fee is 2.00, if you don't trailer a boat in the entrance fee is free.
We reserve a shelter, fee is $15.00, Chucky and Trudy usually reserve the shelter, and we chip in with a dollar or two to defray their costs.
Two launch ramps, dock is small, does not allow to let your boat be tied up, only to place trailer in parking lot and to get trailer to load up.
Some problems with the electric at the shelter, BUT we can run long extension cord to the building that has the restrooms in, or move the electric appliances to the building. Water available, need to supply long water hose to get the stream where you want it.
We have not had any problems with homeless persons.
This area puts you in at the mouth of the St. Johns River, if you are so inclined to fish that area. If you are going to Stone Island??? which is in the south end of the lake, it is a long ride.
I can't think of any other items to address. If any questions please post and someone familiar with the area can address those concerns.

Flycaster
AKA
John Todd

[Phantom309]

OK, that seems like a better place to me.
Of course I'm sure the promoters (that's ya'll) will have all these minor inconveniences cleared up by Slabfest day
Yeah. Stone Island is our "Secret" spot, so we'll have to make the run for sure.
If me and Kev can kick that old fat guy off the boat we'll make it over there in record time :D:D
Weather permitting, we ought to have a great fest (fingers crossed).
I'm votin now...........
Danny

(PS- Need directions please)
(Google Earth pic with arrow would be nice)

[flycaster]

OK, that seems like a better place to me.
Of course I'm sure the promoters (that's ya'll) will have all these minor inconveniences cleared up by Slabfest day
Yeah. Stone Island is our "Secret" spot, so we'll have to make the run for sure.
If me and Kev can kick that old fat guy off the boat we'll make it over there in record time :D:D
Weather permitting, we ought to have a great fest (fingers crossed).
I'm votin now...........
Danny

(PS- Need directions please)
(Google Earth pic with arrow would be nice)

Map of Lake Monroe Park in 975 S US Highway 17/92 Debary, Florida by MapQuest

How is this?

[Chucker]

Pay back is going to be a bit--, Phantom.
We could put in downtown at the marina? That way it would not be as far to motor.
Chuck's at the marina still has bait too!
later

[Phantom309]

Pay back is going to be a bit--, Phantom.
We could put in downtown at the marina? That way it would not be as far to motor.
Chuck's at the marina still has bait too!
later

(Shhhhhhhh ! That's what we gonna do, that way if he's gonna check our livewell, he'll have to get up extra early and do a lota extra drivin) :D:D

[Phantom309]

Map of Lake Monroe Park in 975 S US Highway 17/92 Debary, Florida by MapQuest

How is this?

TX Yu ! ! ! ! ! !

[SpeckTracker]

I like Lake Monroe Park cause I think I am going to take advantage of the campground Friday night and do some night fishing that night. If anyone wants to do some camping that night, you'll find me around a fire with a beverage in my hand after doing some night fishing.

FYI my secret spot is about a 30 min boat ride from that ramp but I am going to stick it out!