Travel to Halls Crossing

[cousinlll]

So Dick has brought up the topic of us following each other as we travel the 8 or so hours to Halls Crossing.  While I haven't had a chance to talk with Fish Hawk about this yet, my thoughts are:

I'd like to depart my house (I-10 & Chandler Blvd) in the 5-6 am time frame.  Defiantly no later than 7 am.  I know Bill's an early riser anyway so Billy Ho - you ok with that?  My thought was to get there early enough to complete the required mussel inspection, set up shop in the family unit & then spend a couple hours on the lake hitting a couple of my favorite jig spots.

It usually takes me about +/- 45 min to get to I-17 & Carefree Hwy so whomever wants to join Bill & I, that'll probably be a good rendezvous point.  From there it'll be a very quick stop in Flagstaff for diesel & a McD's sausage biscuit, then off to Kayenta for more diesel & a quick lunch and then a quick "just in case" diesel stop at Mexican Hat before the climp up the Moki Dugway to Halls Crossing.

My truck won't be stationary very long with this schedule so be pre warned        

So that's my two cents......

[Fish Hawk]

5-6 is good with me. Like the idea of getting there setting up with a chance at a catching a fish.

[wadefisherman]

We had good cell phone coverage most of the way so I'm not real concerned about doing a convoy.I'd like to leave by 6, so I will be pushing my guys to get loaded and go. I'm about 30 minutes from I17 & 303. Larry can you post the directions again. Last year my directions flew out the window, so I just pulled up the site and went from there. Do u still have hot spot?

[cousinlll]

Yes on the Hot Spot........

Mapquest Direction from My House:  http://mapq.st/SQf3Y0  (so you can enter your own address)

[TRITOON]

That time frame sounds good to me. I just won't let Patty see a clock until we stop in Flagstaff. I am with you Larry on the quick stops, once I get moving I just want to go and only stop when need be.  Getting closer and closer.

[redmule]

Geez, Brian...  I was thinkin maybe noonish...   

[OneBlade]

I'm o.k. leaving whenever Sat AM but looking to hitch a ride with someone.  I could drive up myself but seeing if there are any seats open.  Let me know.  I can help pay for gas and have my ipod to keep me occupied for a majority of the trip.

[menrats]

matt I thought your rigging with me. I think everything will be good by then. im taking boaty in for a fuel fiulter and a new transducer, the transom one broke on a little stick at scf. the jeep had no overheating issues on the the rosey grade so im hopin to be in flag the last of our big climbs before it heats up. im sorry if I didn't get back to u officially previously but ur covered brother. we should talk about what to bring. id would like to boogie early say meeting u at ur place? at 6ish. where u at?
id like to convoy cuz I want to stay with the one who has the liars corner crawlers, but yall will be so highstrung, and me too, that I don't want to cause any consternation iffin im slowest up the hill. I know I wont relax till I get my campin spot and the cuz wont relax until that jig breaks the surface of the water so im gunna try and be safe first and make haste second. hastina lente if I recall my latin correctly spelling optional 

[cousinlll]

For those that have not been to Halls Crossing, I have attached a printable PDF map with areas labeled so that you can get an idea where things are located.  Everything is within a minute or two car ride, including the boat ramp.

Here is a Google Map link so you can scroll/zoom to get an additional look at the area & compare it with the attached PDF:  http://goo.gl/maps/A7miB

Check in at the store for our Family Unit assignments.  Usually there's a sign posted on the door with the assigned unit numbers.

And as a reminder, you must get your boat inspected prior to launch.  I marked on the map where the inspection stations was for the last two years, follow the signs.  Their hours are 7am to 5pm Utah time - which I believe is 1 hour ahead of us.  You cannot launch without stopping there first, get your boat inspected & then you'll receive a certificate that must be displayed in your truck at all times.  Please make sure your boat is clean & dry - especially the live wells.

[cousinlll]

I could drive up myself

the jeep had no overheating issues on the the rosey grade so im hopin to be in flag the last of our big climbs before it heats up.

Heck, you guys should take Matt's suburban.  That 40 gal gas tank will take you a long way, it'll pull the boat up the hill like it's nobody's business & there'll be plenty of room in the back for the hot tub!