Lake Mead's record low echoes in Colorado ~ TBT ~ In The Flow

Playak News Flash - August 24, 2014
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News Watch Headlines Lake Mead's record low echoes in Colorado Am. Whitewater - Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, has been making a lot of national headlines lately. Its water level has dropped to its lowest level ever, and, it continues to drop every day, as the drought that's gripping much of the American West marches on. August 2014 Feather Release Postponed Am. Whitewater - Due to an unscheduled outage at Butt Valley Powerhouse on the North Fork Feather River, which is located at the top of PG&E's system near Lake Almanor, PG&E will be unable to supply water down to the Rock Creek reach for the recreation release this weekend. TBT Judy Ranelli - Here's a throwback Thursday photo of me below Powell Falls on the Locust Fork in the Winter of 1999-2000. In my blue (ordered purple from Marsha and blue is what I got) Grateful Heads double layup kevlar helmet, Lightning paddle from Steve, crappy non-breathable blue Stohlquist drytop from Sierra Trading Post that lasted about half a season, purple and black RPM kayak from Panda that I wish I still had, and black Lotus Lola PFD I bought from my departed friend Shane, with the high country patch (still) sewn on the back. Visiting The NOC and Ocoee worldkayak - The plan was to meet at the Nantahala put-in at 10:00, and then after we do a run I was going to compete in the NOC canoe club challenge. My dad and I arrived a little bit early, so we decided to stay down at the NOC hole for the day. In The Flow unsponsored - Over the course of the summer I have had the opportunity to read and review In the Flow by Jonathan Males. Inner City Kids Kayaking Camp 2014 – Our 10th Year Jackson Kayak - Teaching people to kayak is something I love to do, and exposing kids to kayaking who would never otherwise have the opportunity is a very special and unique experience that has been the highlight of my teaching career over the years. Sarah Meier'S Hobie Revolution 13 Canoe Kayak - By weekdays, Sarah Meier of Old Hickory, Tennessee is the general manager for an inter-modal trucking company, minding the corporate p's and q's, but come evenings and weekends, she doffs her management hat and dons her paddling cap, attending to other details such as bass dimpling the water by dusk's amber light. Light action on the Llano River Jackson Kayak - There are many rivers in Texas that I have fished, but quite possibly the most productive is the Llano River. Nearly every time I have traveled to the Llano River I have ended up with a couple of nice bass, and this was no exception. The Gorge Paddle Challenge SUPracer - The Naish Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge is happening this weekend in Hood River, Oregon. And it's going to be one of the biggest races of the year. Smooth Hounds and Surf Jackson Kayak - Every year I try and get a trip to Huttoft in Lincolnshire. It has some of the best smooth hound fishing in the UK as well as offering a host of other species to target. New Blackfoot Hb Inflatable Fishing Kayak From Aquaglide AirKayaks - Earlier this month at the Outdoor Retailer summer sporting goods show, North Sports, Inc. of White Salmon, Washington unveiled their new AquaGlide inflatable kayak lineup for 2015. Lunkerhunt'S Latest Kayak Angler Magazine - Bait infused lures that feature a special technology that makes them more durable than other baits or soft plastics. Bait Jar Lures will not dry out in the sun and maintain their performance in and out of the water. All Bait Jars come packed full of baits and are infused withLunkerhunt's very own Lunker Attractant.

Featured TNP Photo Contest - 5 best photos win a TNP paddle of choice - contest open through August 31. Sawyer TSR - Lightening quick, with a smooth catch and release with every paddle stroke

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