Andy Schmidt

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  • in reply to: Curtis Raft Replacement #92461
    Andy Schmidt
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      I did a small run in the spring but got side tracked by summer. I’ve been getting back into it recently. Send me a PM with contact info if you want me to let you know when I have rafts available.

      in reply to: Keeping Fish? #92018
      Andy Schmidt
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        @Dave Weyrick wrote:

        If they’re small, say 10″ or less and there’s a bunch, keep and eat as many as you can.

        Done…
        [flickr:295urhyl]lunch[/flickr:295urhyl]

        in reply to: Weather Got You Down, Bunky? #91442
        Andy Schmidt
        Participant

          I was bummed when the TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) version went inactive. Some of the summaries are hilarious.

          in reply to: Newbie saying thank you #91409
          Andy Schmidt
          Participant

            I’m pretty certain there’s a way to submit surveys through this site that the info will be used to make management decisions for the lakes you visit. The more data the better. If you’re interested you might want to PM Brian, the site moderator.

            I’ll echo what Josh said about asking specific questions to get better responses.

            Oh, and welcome to the site.

            in reply to: Lake Kulla Kulla #90376
            Andy Schmidt
            Participant

              @Brian Curtis wrote:

              @TheLoneHiker wrote:

              I fished at the ‘pond’ or Little Lake Kulla Kulla and caught nothing and saw no rises.

              How cold was the water? If it hasn’t warmed up enough the fish won’t be active and might now show. How long did you fish?

              I was recently at a lake that has a history of plenty of fish to catch. I didn’t see any sign of fish in over an hour of fishing around the whole lake. Turns out water temp was 38. A thermometer can be a useful tool.

              in reply to: McLeod Lake #90232
              Andy Schmidt
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                I remember hearing rumors last year that the bridge was near completion but I don’t ever remember hearing of anyone actually using it. I was up there a couple weeks ago and the barricade was still in place with ample signage prohibiting pedestrian as well as vehicle access.

                in reply to: McLeod Lake #90230
                Andy Schmidt
                Participant

                  I called the N Bend Ranger Station and they said the N Fk Rd is accessible. They were very clear that The Sunday Creek Bridge is washed out though.

                  in reply to: Hey everyone…I’m new here… #89985
                  Andy Schmidt
                  Participant

                    Hey OTF,

                    Brian’s retired from the raft business, but I’m getting geared up to make/sell a similar boat. At this point I’m just making a list of interested people. PM me with an email address if you’d like to be on the list, or I’ll post here when I have rafts available.

                    –A

                    in reply to: Alpine lake raft on the market #89762
                    Andy Schmidt
                    Participant

                      I’m the guy Sandy mentioned that’s working on a Curtis inspired raft. The raft and accessories (paddles + inflation bag) are ready to go. I’m wrapping up a few loose ends on the business side of it then I’ll start selling them to the general public. I don’t have a web site.

                      Weights:
                      raft: 750 grams
                      inflation/storage bag: 70g
                      2 paddles: 130g
                      total: 950g (33.5oz)

                      Here’s a picture from a test drive. Note: cedar shingle paddles were for testing only.
                      [flickr:23b4zqy0]Arboretum Test Drive[/flickr:23b4zqy0]

                      in reply to: Trail Blazer scholarship program #89262
                      Andy Schmidt
                      Participant

                        There’s a scholarship link on the main page (on the left side). It has a link to this PDF with all pertinent info.

                        in reply to: NCNP on KUOW #87003
                        Andy Schmidt
                        Participant

                          I too thought you did a great job Sandy.

                          in reply to: secret spots #86839
                          Andy Schmidt
                          Participant

                            @caveman wrote:

                            especially when the Goverment isn’t going to stock anymore.

                            I think the only lakes on the stocking chopping block are in the N Cascades N.P.

                            edit… and that’s not a done deal.

                            in reply to: available for stocking trips… #85804
                            Andy Schmidt
                            Participant

                              As is the case with a closed door in a burning building, it is always best to approach cautiously and touch a warthog with the back of one’s hand.

                              in reply to: Approach Roads (fewer and fewer) #86455
                              Andy Schmidt
                              Participant

                                My assumption is that it’s 2 different groups of people who’re griping over roads being improved/closed. Not the same people switching back and forth.

                                I use this FS site for road info. It’s in text format, but it’s the link I have handy. I seem to remember a map with similar info being available on the WTA site last year (2008) but don’t have the URL handy.

                                in reply to: Deep Lake Trip Pictures #85824
                                Andy Schmidt
                                Participant

                                  @smckean wrote:

                                  Is that fish going in or coming out?

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