11-01-2006, 01:15 PM
[cool][#0000ff]You're right about the fortuitous wind directions. Rock Cliff has about the same wind pattern (normally) as Deer Creek. The morning breezes are usually from the east and the afternoon from the west. That makes it ideal for floaters who want to "go with the flow".[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I used to do the same thing on Deer Creek. I launched early on the east side and fished out into the lake or up one side or the other. Then, when the wind changed in the afternoon I fished my way back. On one occasion I launched out of Charleston and the morning "breezes" became a raging gale that blew me halfway up the lake on the north side, before I could find a spot to get out. I had to load up my gear and carry it down the Heber Creeper tracks for over a mile. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Wouldn't you know it, once I got opposite the Charleston camp again the wind suddenly died and I had an easy kick back to the vehicle. Shoulda been more patient. Shoulda got out as soon as the wind got more serious. Shoulda started the "big motor". [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I used to do the same thing on Deer Creek. I launched early on the east side and fished out into the lake or up one side or the other. Then, when the wind changed in the afternoon I fished my way back. On one occasion I launched out of Charleston and the morning "breezes" became a raging gale that blew me halfway up the lake on the north side, before I could find a spot to get out. I had to load up my gear and carry it down the Heber Creeper tracks for over a mile. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Wouldn't you know it, once I got opposite the Charleston camp again the wind suddenly died and I had an easy kick back to the vehicle. Shoulda been more patient. Shoulda got out as soon as the wind got more serious. Shoulda started the "big motor". [/#0000ff]
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