Susquehanna Flats Kayak Fishing Jamboree

[echo5oscar]

It's a good time. If you able to, you should come check it out.

Camping is not included, but it is reasonable.....Jack

BullDog is correct. See, this my first time there...LOL. I was talking in general for event like these, for example the Jamboree is for HOW and the CBKA is for Make a Wish and the CCA , and the CBKA fees include camping, for a slightly higher cost. All these events are reasonable in price as BullDog says. The experience is worth it alone for me and I have not been to the Jamboree yet, but that will change in April. Thanks for the Clarification BullDog..see you there.

[Bulldog]

Camping is not included, but it is reasonable.....Jack

[daolai]

Moc - that is a brilliant idea Clint me in.

For those that did this event before, is it worth the money? We can fish the area for free any day that we want.

This will be my first time at this event. I know I have fished up in that location for free in the past. But I am always willing to pay a small amount $50-$75 depending on the event for the following reasons:

First it is more of a charity event to help someone else, whether it is for Heroes on the Water or the Make a Wish Foundation
Second I just love to fish with others, and learning from them, these are good events to see a lot of rigs and talk to a lot of kayaks all at one time.
3rd, typically you get a T-shit of the event that you support
4th , you have the potential to win some cool stuff
5th, It includes camping
6th, It is a fun time and a party at these events and you get a dinner

So, I ask myself, how many people would go to dinner for a few hours and pay for a few drinks....there is a cost to that. (or I could sit at home and pour my own drinks)
Sometimes there is party to go to for an event like New Year’s, a party on a Boat, etc., that cost $50-$200, or (I can just party at someone's house for free and chip in some money for food and drinks)

So all I am saying is that yes you can do something for free or cheaper, but I try to look at it in its entirety. You are getting a lot for the money and you are helping someone else. How can you go wrong with that. Once you go to a few of these kind of events, then you will understand more. I know you are just enquiring. Like I said, this will be my first at this particular event. So I am looking forward to it. I am sure all of the above that I listed that you will get out of it is worth more than $50 on any given day. So I look forward to seeing you there.

[Bulldog]

Fish for free any day? I guess that is hard to beat, this costs about fifty bucks, I'm staying in a camper in the campground $$,with a bunch of like minded nut cases that like kayaking, and I might win some raffle or something, and who knows perhaps get a couple fish, that all pales in comparision to what it does for the guys that gave so much in the military. I have a couple hour drive there and it costs more for the gas then anything else, and yes it's a party, but at the end of the weekend I feel good about it! So yes I think it's worth it!.....Jack

[jffoley]

Works for me! And Michael... :-)

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http://www.sfkfj.com/2013_Wrap_Up_Story.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x-agzEbMUs

Plus, support for Heroes on the Water...

[PigPen]

For those that did this event before, is it worth the money? We can fish the area for free any day that we want.

[gkreps]

I will be there with Archeryrob in site 69 �� after last year with our tent flooding I'm bringing the motor home and Rob is towing the kayaks.

[Bulldog]

We'll be there, in site 44 right next to a guy in site 42 with electric, hopefully we can borrow some electric with a cord! Bought a small lite weight camper after freezing and wet tent last year, had a great time, looking forward to this year! We put in at Tidings last year, but might put in under the bridge this year......Jack

[jffoley]

Signed up! Still campsites available...

[Mullet Miller]

Cabins are gone! I think those NY/NJ guys had an inside line on the date! Oh well I am in spot 46, see you guys there!

LOL…..I gave Matt and Keith the info on the same day and both posted within an hour of each other….I couldn't believe how fast the cabins went! I even got beat out for the site I wanted! I'm in site 41. I'm working with Ranger Greico to hold the captains meeting at the Amphitheater in the Campground. Keep your eyes on the Facebook page for updates…..

[archeryrob]

You can Launch at Tidings Boat Ramp, Perry Point Park (VA Hospital) or Lapidum boat ramp.

I'll be there.

[yakersaltlife]

I believe(have not been) there is a launch onto the Sus from there, and most paddle down to the bridge/flats. Some drive down to Havre De Grace and drop in there as well as on the other side of the bridge too.

[buzz]

Sounds like fun.
Although the campground is 5 miles from the Bay. Where's the launch?