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Multi-cache consisting of five untraditional caches leading up to regular cache at McNeely Lake Park. Take I-65 to Exit 125 onto I-265. Take Exit 12 onto Preston Highway and head right toward Shepherdsville. Take left onto Cooper Chapel Rd., then right onto Price Ln. In less than one-half mile you will reach the parking area (to the left) at the coords above.
When Ol' Diz retired from the truck plant a couple years back, everybody knew what his plans were. “Fishin’,” he’d say. “Day and night.” And, indeed, on his mantle and the walls of his den he had plenty of evidence that fishin’ was what he was about. Silver and gold sparkled from rows of trophies, while lunkers of all kinds, frozen on oval plaques in their final, fateful strike at an Ol' Diz lure, populated every available niche. How much of his social security check went to the taxidermist was anybody’s guess.
And Ol' Diz could cook, too. If he didn’t put a fish on his wall, he would put it in his stomach. He knew all the time-tested recipes and techniques for frying, broiling, baking—you name it. His fricasseed sauger ala Diz, with scalloped tomatoes and cole slaw, was considered a local delicacy. When it came to game fish, he was as masterful a chef as he was an angler.
Today was Ol' Diz’s birthday, and earlier in the day his wife Martha gave him what he had been talking about for weeks: the new Hirohito 2500 carbon fiber Maximizer rod and reel combo with titanium stabilizers, premium anti-backlash, one-touch braking and, new this year, Air Glide casting sensitivity with adjustable memory. Putting a tool like that in the hands of Ol' Diz was like putting a paintbrush in the hands of Michaelangelo. All afternoon he fiddled with his new outfit. He spooled line, rigged his favorite lures, adjusted and re-adjusted drag and casting tension. He was ready. Finally, Martha said to him, “Diz, why don’t you just go out to the lake and give it a test drive. After all, it’s your birthday.”
It didn’t take much to convince Ol' Diz. “You know,” he said, “with this outfit I’ll bet I could horse out that big bass everybody’s been talking about—the one they call ‘El Lobo.’ I think I’ll go get that rascal. Not only that, I think I’ll fillet him and eat him right there on the spot.” With that Ol' Diz went to the kitchen and got some seasonings, grabbed his Hirohito 2500 and headed for the front door.
Just as he was about to grab the doorknob, the doorbell rang. Ol' Diz opened the door and there stood Eddy, his best fishing buddy. “Happy birthday, Diz,” Eddy said, handing him a plain brown bag. Ol' Diz opened the bag. Inside was a pint of Peachtree Schnapps, his favorite libation. “I didn’t want you to think I forgot.”
“Eddy,” Ol' Diz said, “you have just made my day perfect.” Then he turned and hollered back into the house. “Martha, don’t set a place for me at the dinner table tonight. I’m having dinner on the road with El Lobo. It’s either him or me.”
And as Ol' Diz pulled out of the driveway for the lake, he held the steering wheel firmly as shivers ran down his spine.
“Perfect,” he said to himself.
Okay, listen up. Here’s the deal. After Ol' Diz left for the lake, Eddy and Martha got to talking and decided to throw a surprise birthday party for Ol' Diz this evening. The two of them need to prepare things at home, however, so Eddy has asked you to go find Ol' Diz and coax him back to the house for the festivities. Eddy tells you that Ol' Diz generally parks at the coords at the top of this cache page. He says that Ol' Diz probably began fishing for El Lobo at N38*06.047, W085*38.190 (cache site #1). Eddy then gives you other spots to check out if you miss Ol' Diz at the first one. These are your other cache sites.
Here are the main features of each cache site:
#1—Ground-level crotch of solitary tree
#2—Between two dead stick-ups. (Per E=Mc2, add .005 to my latitude and .001 to my longitude.)
#3—End/side of hollow log at water’s edge
#4—Horizontal opening in solitary limestone outcropping
#5—At base of tall beech with slit-like hole 50' off trail, uphill side
#6—Large fallen tree
Caches #1-#5, the “micros” if you will, are not your ordinary caches, but will be readily recognized in the contexts of the above sites. Size-wise, they are all substantially larger than regular micros. The main cache is an 8”x12”x4” camo-painted Rubbermaid container containing a log book and pen, a “What’s this?” sheet, a camera to record your triumphant visit and a variety of Ol' Diz’s new fishing gear and other items. Only the main cache has to be logged. (NOTE: Be sure to take a gander at the inside cover of the main cache....)
This will not be a difficult trek, since there is little elevation change and the total distance from the parking area through all six caches and back is only two and one-half miles "by way the crow flies." Wear long pants and hiking shoes, however, as there may be patches of poison ivy and, depending on recent weather, mud. Two of the caches in particular are close to popular fishing spots, so try to be discreet. Have fun, be safe and enjoy one of Louisville’s premier fishing lakes, which can be especially beautiful and tranquil in mornings and evenings. And if you see Ol' Diz, tell him to just give it up and go home to Martha….
IMPORTANT NOTES: Stay on the side of the lake you start on. Do not go over to the golf course on the other side. That is a private course, and they will literally chase non-members away. Ol' Diz himself has been forcibly evicted three times....Also, dress appropriately for the weather and take whatever items you may need to ensure your safety and comfort. During the warm months bug spray could be a good idea. Remember, this is a fishing lake.
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