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Return to Smith Point - Chris Arceneaux
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Start Date/Time: Friday, May 13, 2011 5:00 PM
End Date/Time: Sunday, May 15, 2011 12:00 PM
Recurring Event: One time event
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Weekend / Intermediate Skill
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Return to Smith Point
 
Trip Description: RV and Tent Camping at the Spoonbill Lodge at Smith Point in Chamber's County.  Can be a Day Trip May 14, 2010

Spoonbill RV Park at Smith Point, offering the perfect base from which to explore the numerous angling options depending on the winds. East Bay meets Trinity Bay at Smith Point.

After launching from Spoonbill or Robbin's Park it is a short paddle to marshes, numerous oyster reefs, the Van-ta-un Islands & Reefs, Smith Point Flats, Texas Co. Flats, Trout Point Flats, Frankland Cove Flats, etc.

Refer to HOOK-N-LINE Map No. F. 104 “Wade, Shore & Pier Fishing Trinity Bay - E. Galveston Bay - East Bay” for map details. The bottoms vary from hard sand and shell to soft mud. Topwaters, 51Mirrolures, spoons and soft plastics on 1/8 and ¼ oz lead heads work great.

The closest live bait shop is just north of Anahuac. Past trips have delivered cooperative trout, flounder, reds and alligator gar!
 

Date change from previous weekend (Mother's Day). 
 
Leader: Chris Arceneaux
 

 Chris Arceneaux, click here to email, 832-216-2483
 
Reservations for place to stay: Spoonbill RV Park: 409-355-2347
 
http://spoonbillrvpark.com/index.php
If you are planning on staying for the weekend, you can share RV #35 with me. There are 4 beds. The unit price is $75/day (or about $20/day after tax per bunk if full), or book your own RV or tent sites. Tents are not allowed in the RV section. Tents can be set up in the grassy section south of the RV section for $15/night. 
 
How to Sign Up:
 

If you want to go, contact the trip leader (or sign up at a monthly meeting) and provide: name, email address and phone number (preferably cell phone). or Register for a PACK login account and then use the Auto Enroll link above to automatically have your name added to the list below.

 
How to Get There:
 

Starting from Houston via I-10 E

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Head east on I-10 E toward Exit 812 -go 387 ft

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Take exit 812 - go 348 ft

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Continue straight - go 0.1 mi

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Turn right at TX-61 S - go 3.8 mi

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Continue onto Farm to Market Rd 562 - go 22.6 mi (note: after approximately 8.2 miles from 61, bear right when you get to the “Y” at 1985 - do not take 1985 to left)

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Continue onto Smith Point Rd - go 0.7 mi

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Turn right at Hawkins Camp Rd - go 1.3 miles

 

 

Arriving at James H Robbins Park

Total: 29.1 mi - about 54 mins

 

 

 
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What to Pack/Bring:
 

See Standard PACK List for items to consider for any PACK outing

Important items:

  • VHF Radio for communication and emergency contact
  • First Aid Kit 
  • Lunch, Water, snacks
  • Kayak Drift Sock 
 
REQUIRED READING:
 

Recommended guidelines for participates:

  • Make sure trip leader or an officer has your emergency contact
  • Notify the trip leader if you have any potential concerns
  • If inexperienced, then buddy up. Make sure the trip leader knows your experience level
  • Communicate with the trip leader, if you are unsure of your skill level required
  • Member dues are current
  • Guests are invited to particpate
  • Have performed deep water entries
  • Cary a first aid kit
  • Have a life jacket
  • Have a VHF radio
  • Inform the trip leader of your float plan if planning to fish alone or longer then the designated times.
  • Sign in and sign out at the launch site. Inform the trip leader if you will be launching in a different place.

Recommended for Trip Leaders:

  • Insures proper authorizations
  • Secure sites
  • Prepare emergency preparedness plan
  • Keep abreast of weather conditions that might effect the trip
  • Point out any potential area hazards
  • Maintain a head count
  • Have available a first aid kit
  • Have a VHF radio
 

Expenses/Fees: 
 RV: $33-$40 / Day depending on sites selected / available.
 Tent: $35-$15 / Day depending on services required.
 RV Accomodations on Site: $75-$100.
Go to: www.spoonbillrvpark.com for exact details, amenities and rates.
 
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Guest Participants:
 

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Owned by mullet_key On Tuesday, December 7, 2010

PACK Meetings are normally held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month  at 6:00pm at Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Road,  Houston, TX.