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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/26 12:52:02
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i scraped bottom on my trailer trying launch at bear run i use the porters cove launch ok but kinda shallow for my boat is the ramp over by dam any better then bear run or same fast drop 528 is best i found but long run up lake when i want fish up there my rig is 20 ft my spare tire in in cradle under my trailer which causes the problem at bear run
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/26 13:57:14
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mcdaniels launch drops off pretty quick on the two to the left. The one furthest to the right is a little more gradual.
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/26 14:11:30
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The two to the right, are also cockeyed.
Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference. Step Up, or Step Aside The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody. GL
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/26 18:39:57
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Today we filled in the drop-offs at 528 launch and removed the deteriorated grate at Porter's Cove. We also repaired the Bear Run, Old 422, and McDanels launch the week prior. We plan on removing the deteriorated grate at the Church launch and replacing this week. In the last round of budget cuts we needed to identify areas to reduce maintenance or outright close. Since we have a newer restroom at 528 launch, the upper 528 area was chosen as an area to reduce maintenance. We try to post carry in carry out, but it has limited success. Until the budget situation improves, we will be forced to spend limited park budget dollars on the heavier used park areas. Thanks to all who posted improvements needed on this thread, it is greatly appreciated! Dan Bickel
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/26 20:48:37
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A many & much kudos to the park manager for getting on here & listening!!!!! Should be a reason to write the people who should know and let them know what is needed in that area. Kudos to PM1 and what they say they've done. Keep the ball rolling and go from there. Smitty
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/26 21:02:41
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Thas great to hear PM1 Thankx Dave
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/26 21:04:28
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+1. That's awesome to know that you guys are listening to what we are saying and doing what you can to fix things. And quickly, to boot! Thanks Dan, and all the park staff.
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/26 22:18:55
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Keep up the great work Dan! Maybe we can get some guys together for a spring clean up to give something back for everything the park and the staff provide for us. This photo is from a couple years back from a clean up with startinout, my son, and I in just a few hours from the upper 528 area. Crappy
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/27 07:48:18
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PM1 how about somewhere we can make a direct donation to the park and not let the state get their grubby hands on it??? Thanks for all the work!
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/27 12:43:58
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crappy, congrats.for teaching your kids that there is more to being a sportsman than who kills what or how many.As I have posted earlier,with the budget cuts everywhere sportsmen & sportswomen are going to have to step-up by helping to keep our woods & waters clean.It is a shame that there was so much trash in one area.btw There is a new program that we participated in this past year that asks people to help clean & repair things in public parks & to build things like birdhouses & fish habitat,I believe it is the last week-end in Sept. sam
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/28 12:21:24
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Has the water level started raising at lake arthur yet?
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/28 12:33:28
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very slowly....need a half decent rain
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/28 12:48:08
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Thanks Sam, Glad you participated in the program. I think it's easier getting the youth involved more-so than the adults sometimes Well maybe instead of getting a group together just get with a friend, spouse, sibling or just on your own sometime. It's amazing (sad) how much trash is out there if you look for it. My son & I will clean the M/C arm up before the end of May. The part I hate most after a clean-up is I end up breaking down and cry The water level is slowly on the rise but still very low as ov last night. The rain in the forecast should help. The current was purdy good yesterday. Good Luck crappy Oh yeah the water temp dropped 2*
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/28 17:30:49
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crappie, Do you remember the old public service spots where they showed an Indian with a tear in his eye while looking at litter? Some of us feel that way also.One reason that I almost always pick up in the area that I am fishing, is that I am afraid that someone coming past would think that I left it there. sam
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/28 21:38:40
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUUiEwOe55E&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epCKjaStFu0&feature=related Last time I saw it on tv ESPN had it on for the opening ov the last Bassmasters Classic held in Pgh. I Bithced a week before the Classic Pgh. should be ashamed ov the crap load ov trash from Aspinwall --- the D.Flemming Bridge on 28 & mentioned the Indian crying com. crappy Heck if it were me I would keep the lake drawn down until the 42 yrs. worth ov glass & other crap that is going to get covered with water is cleaned up. The Pike would have a terrible spawn this yr. (looks like that might happen anyway) but they are tough & would rebound on their own. It was stocked only 4 yrs. back in the 70's with the last yr. only being 1,200. The Fish com. said they weren't worth the $$$ because they didn't see the returns. At least they screwed that up & now the fish are all wild & take care ov them self. The boaters & shore fishers could tough it out until the clean up is complete in my book. nuff said
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/29 04:19:31
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They should make littering a $ 2500.00 dollar fine/ 40 hours restitution!!!!!!!!!!!! NO EXECPTION What kills me You never seam to see people doing it,But sure as h3ll happens. On a lighter note We managed to straighten my boat trailer out to a point that I shouldn't be ripping the tires of dragging it to the lake. And I can see the boat in both mirrors LOL Dave
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/29 04:24:46
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I'd be headin' out after them Muskies this morning. "I am afraid that someone coming past would think that I left it there. sam" Yeah sortta like when someone just farted in a isle at the retail store then you are there alone & a nice lookin' chick shows up Happy Leap Year Day!!
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/29 07:49:46
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The one that really burns me is the lazy slobs who leave line laying around, how hard is it to wrap it up and stick in a pocket or something until it can be disposed of properly, rescued a robin a while back that was all tangled, wonder how much waterfowl and raptors get caught up in that stuff?
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/29 16:41:11
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Yeah I wanted to this morning,But I must be getting old the rain talked me out of the idea LOL Be there tomorrow morning and see what happens.. Hopefully the water will come a bit by then. and launching and docking arent quite the pain in the arse. Crappy if your up there in the morning flag me down Dave
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/02/29 19:27:08
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I was hoping you weren't dumb enough to take my advice Muddy Creek was a mud slick this evening. Prob. won't get back out 'till Fri. with Timmy, either be in canoes or on the Fisher. For the next week I'll prob. fish from the Sports Pal, this wading in muck is getting to me. Good Luck in the morning. crappy
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/04 01:01:54
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is anyone taking a boat out this week that wouldnt mind some company? im looking to catch some panfish for the freezer...crappies, perch, gillies...just let me know. thanks...
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/04 09:35:45
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Trolled yesterday for skis, lake was rough, no fish.
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/04 17:22:44
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i never did well trolling for muskies there. all the ones i caught were done by casting in 10 to 15 f.o.w. or ice fishing tip ups near outside weed edges and rail road bed drop offs..... this early in the year im just looking to vert. jig some select spots and pick up some panfish
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/04 18:50:40
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Great Photo! Thanks for your work cleaning up the park, if everyone picked a couple of bags per year it would sure make a big difference. We are having a shoreline cleanup on Saturday May 12 starting at the Park Office at 9:00 a.m. We will be cooking lunch for the volunteers at 1:00 p.m. If you know anyone who would like to help, we will have a signup at the Park Office. This is the first year we are specifically targeting shoreline areas using boats. I appreciate the comments, we'll keep working hard to keep the park in good shape. Thanks Dan B.
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/04 19:03:09
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3MJC (The Moraine, McConnells Mill, Jennings Commission) the parks volunteer friends group, raises money for the parks with 100% returned to the parks. The past few years they have helped us with the habitat structure and rubble funds donated by Butler Basscasters and Three Rivers Musky. This really helps us stretch the limited state funds and improves the fishery. Donations are accepted on behalf of 3MJC at the Park Office. They have also helped us secure some grants we were not able to apply for. Thanks! Dan B.
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/04 23:56:26
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questions for whoever.....has anyone put structure or rubble in the deepest spots on the lake? i have all the structure maps and it seems that the state perfers to place everything fairly close to shore....is it a matter of difficulty? or do they feel theres no benifit to deep water structure there? thanks...
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/07 15:40:46
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Anyone been out catching any pike? anyone happen to check the water temp lately?
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/07 21:22:46
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The males are staging & ready, next week the females will be spawning. The bite is coming to a end & will start up after all the whoppie crappy
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/08 12:21:32
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Hey guys! I was going to break in a motor this weekend on the three rivers. As of right now it doesnt look good and its raining at the moment. I dont think i will be able to get on safely. My secound option would be lake arthur. I have a large 20' boat. Does anyone know of any docks that are place that could handle my boat. Im dont do much fishing up there so im not real sure where all the docks are. I live in the burgh. Arthur is pretty close. I hate to have to drive to all the way to p.i.b. Thanks!
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RE: Lake Arthur
2012/03/08 14:38:09
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hope new motor is 20hp or less i have a 19' ive launched at 528,south shore and macdaniels without incident dont know if the floating docks are in but the cement ones are good to get in and otta boat GOD BLESS mo
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