FLOATILLA III - River choice vote thread here

09-12-2001, 04:57 PM

It has fairly become apparent that we need to take a posted vote by participants for the order of river preference for our event (see the most recents posts to the "Floatilla III - Slaughter on the Water" 100+ post thread to see the credible reasons). The choices to post your vote for are the Satsop, Cowlitz, and NF Lewis. ...

My vote:

1st choice - Cowlitz (slight preference)

2nd choice - *Satsop (a close second, especially if condition prospects are good for that weekend there).

3rd choice - NF Lewis (only if K & J are DQ'd there - just kidding [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] )

*Note: If the Satsop gets the voted nod, we should have the second place river and meeting place there ready in case of a late week drought or rainout. The 2 BBs will provide instant communication for a late change if needed.

As for 'appreciation gifts' already pledged (don't call them prizes which may need a permit), Willierower Paul donated a $25 gift certificate for the Kalama River Bait & Tackle Shop, I donated an equal amount $25 gift certificate for STS products, Keith and James donated 5 bottles of their "Ultimate Egg Cure" (a proven fish catcher), and now a guided trip with WA's Jim Bain! More pledged 'gifts' would be welcomed. Just call them 'gifts of appreciation for interstate camraderie' between WA and OR fishers getting together; not derby prizes that would require a permit? I believe we had it that the most fish brought in by a boat team wins bragging rights and gifts of appreciation for showing us how to catch them. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] If more than one boat comes in with the same 'most fish' total number then a 3 man team would beat a 4 man team. The tie breaker after that, if the same number of fishers brings in the same top number of fish caught, would be by total weight of the catch. I suggest the winners pick 'appreciation gifts' by order of finish, and that the biggest individual legal fish landed be slotted for a 4th place 'appreciation gift' pick. Get to posting your votes guys. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

RT (Volunteered F III co-ordinator, that wants someone else to do F IV) [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

DanS · 09-12-2001, 05:19 PM

I'm telling you right now, if the weather cooperates, you WILL want to be on the Satsop or Chehalis. I'm not saying that because I'm familiiar with them, but because it's eay water to float and read, you can keep kings AND silvers, and the fish are tough. I don't want to lose out to 12 5-lb. fish, I think we ought to have to WORK to land fish. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

I agree that put-in should be roughly a uniform time, but you can't dictate how someone is fishing. If somebody wants to blow right through, that's their business. I can catch fish behind people, so if they want to race, let 'em.

The Cow or Lewis will be needed for an alternate, because if the rains don't come, the fish will be mainly in the Chehalis and they might be lockjawed and then I WOULD outfish you real bad. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

I guess the number of fish is easy enough to count, but I take it the biggest will need to be retained for confirmation.....yes? Are we doing biggest king/biggest silver, or should we just give the prize to Keith when he spanks the kings on his magic eggs? I trust everybody to keep an accurate count, and I think the "test kit" should be saved for a derby somewhere. I think we can trust everybody.

09-12-2001, 05:54 PM

1st-Cowlitz
2nd-NF Lewis
3rd-Satsop

Stew

GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

Thumper · 09-12-2001, 05:58 PM

Nuthin' happening on the Lewis. Don't go there.

Silent Lucidity · 09-12-2001, 06:03 PM

Whichever one has enough water to boat in.

boater · 09-12-2001, 06:04 PM

i perfer the satsop/chehalis, i agree with dan s., these are no cookie cutter fish. there are alot of good holes on the chehalis from the satsop mouth to the ramp below the logmill in montesano that should not be over-looked, just my 2 useless cents worth.

09-12-2001, 06:15 PM

Dan, you forgot to vote. But we will take your rant as a vote for the Satsop. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] List your 3 votes in order of preference guys, like Stew and I did, to make it easier to count them up in due time. BTW Dan, don't panic yet - your river might win the vote. And if it doesn't I'll float the thing with ya on another day and post about how you tore the place up! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] And list your second and third order of preferences for us. Purda pleeese. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

And Thumper, we're getting bored with your silly attempts to keep competition away from 'your' NF. Either that or you really don't know how to catch any of the tons of fish in there. [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

RT

boater · 09-12-2001, 06:20 PM

1. satsop/chehalis
2. cowlitz
3. lewis

Jeffhead · 09-12-2001, 06:29 PM

Well if I have to vote it would be
1) Cowlitz (just on the sheer numbers of fish that will be there)
2) Satsop/Chehalis (No 1 if the conditions are right)
3) NF Lewis

The bottom line to me is I really don't care which river it is, let's just get together and fish. One thing that may have been missed in the other thread that I brought up is that guys with prop boats can fish the Chehalis from about a mile above the launch at Montesano all the way to the mouth, which is a lot of water that will also have a lot of fish (both silvers and kings) in it at that time and is only about 10 minutes from the Hwy 12 takeout on the Satsop.
Good luck and tight lines, Jeff [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

DanS · 09-12-2001, 07:45 PM

Don't worry RT, I'll whup ya' on the Cow if I have to! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

1. Satsop/Chehalis
2. Cow
3. Lew

Only a cracker would head to the Cowlitz when the Satsop/Chehalis system is cranking. Doesn't anybody want to get some kings? Take my word, RT, you'll thank me later if the Satsop and/or Chehalis is in shape.

One thing you sled jockeys aren't letting on to. On the Cow or Lewis, driftboats and bankies are at a BIG disadvantage. That's not the case on the Sop. If you can't troll plugs at the Toutle mouth, or side-drift multiple passes through some of the choice slots, you're not fishing it effectively. I'll do the Cow, if the water calls for it, but I think we're going to start discussing handicaps. [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

Jim · 09-12-2001, 08:14 PM

#1 Satsop/Chehalis ( 1 good rain will make it magic!)

#2 Cowlitz

No number three... [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Looking forward to it!

Who is taking the 3 seats in my boat?? Or do I have to fill them myself with experienced Chehalis fisherman....naw...that wouldn't be fair!!

Jim

Now...if I only new the Chehalis...cuz I'm not sure if my sled will make it past the first riffle on the Satsop! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] ssshhh...I am hiding [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

Gizmo Man · 09-12-2001, 08:25 PM

The date is picked. Why don't you wait to take the vote until Oct 2 or 3rd. By then we will see what the water levels and any impact netting has on the waters to be fished.

Giz...

Ramstrong · 09-12-2001, 08:43 PM

For me
#1 would be the Sop
#2 The lewis
#3 The Cow

09-12-2001, 08:59 PM

Giz, let's get a preference river order voted in place for now. Early indications are between the Satsop and Cowlitz. Then we can make a change the first week in October if conditions warrant it. Both driftboats and sleds can fish both rivers effectively - particularly when you add in the Chehalis along with the Satsop for sleds; but certainly it would help driftboaters on the Cowlitz to have a trolling motor to get back above schools of fish to 'dog and 'bt back thru repeatedly. Hey Dan, I didn't hear you wanting to discuss handicaps if we choose the Sop [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] - and more fish scoot up into the driftboat runs with the rains there; not to mention your home field advantage! But now you want to discuss handicaps on the Cow?!? [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] ...

Since it's good to discuss reasons for choices I will mention that the Cow is the more stable river and closer to a 'sure thing' for both good water conditions and lots of fish assuered of being present. Of course the 'Sop can be great when rains hit; if it's not during the 2 or 3 times a week the Indian gillnets will be in the Chehalis intercepting Sop fish. And if the Q's stick to their net schedules [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] . Let's say if the Cow is voted in we can plan tings ahead for that; and if the Sop conditions happen to come on just right late the first week of Oct. setting up a great prospect for Sat. the 6th, we can get on the BBs and discuss a quick change to that? Or visa versa, if the Sop gets voted in as the planned river and it meets a drought or blow out late the first week of Oct. we can change to the Cow. We just want to get a consensus of which river is the prefered one by the majority of participants. Post away guys.

RT

DanS · 09-12-2001, 10:23 PM

What would you need a handicap on the Satsop for? Are you planning on rolling down another hill and breaking something?

With water in it, the Satsop is a helluva lot more level playing field than the Cow. "Sure, you can fish the Cow effectively from a driftboat." says the sled jockey.

Let's just say that my focus is more on BIG fish than a bunch of little rat-ba$tards. I want kings and 'nosers. I stick to the Satsop because it's better, not because it's close to home. I'm as close to the Cow as I am to the Satsop.

I'm easy though. [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img] I'll go wherever. You won't be off the hook either way RT. Keith and James are sled jockeys, so it's not like you gain any advantage by going to the Cowlitz. We've got ALL bases covered.

Hey Keith, James: Don't show this RT guy anything when you go out, he'll only try using against "Team Washington" on the Floatilla! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

BUGLEMAN · 09-12-2001, 11:21 PM

I vote for where the best drift boat silver catching opportunity is.

smilesforu · 09-13-2001, 12:11 AM

What the hell happened to the agreed upon river!!....You begged for the date its on now....Lets vote on that tooo then. Opening day for hunting for a lot of folks.
I vote for the Hoh on the 13th [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

09-13-2001, 02:20 AM

Geeez. Nuf! [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] I was fine with the 'Sop until I got e-mails whinning for the Cow. And then came Jim Bain's post(after a reported "discussion with Jeff Whitehead"), esposing the advantages of the Cow and that he could make reservations for pizza near there. His first sentence in his 4th paragraph, "So, obviously the Cowlitz is my number one choice". Hmmm. Then Jim turns around here and votes for the 'Sop. Good one. haha Then more waaaaa from Dan. Then we get totally lame sheeyat from the peanut gallery - just make that the peanut - from Port Angeles. [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] I've got a new idea .....

..... Since the F II was in Oregon and co-ordinated by an Oregon guy (Paul/Willierower), this Washington based F III should have been co-ordinated all along by a Washington guy or guys. You dudes know what's best up there! I turn this over to you guys Dan and Jim, and whoever else wants to help ya. We will likely just show up on the river of our host's choice for us. Look into a permit if there are going to be prizes. Keep us posted. Thanks guys.

Whew. That was worse than being a moderator! Relief. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

RT

[ 09-13-2001: Message edited by: RT ]

Jim · 09-13-2001, 05:55 AM

OK...sorry RT...I didn't change my mind really just have two #1 and since the Chehalis is my absolute most favorite river to fish...I leaned. But, looking at the Calendar and net schedule, It would surprise me to get a good enough rain by Oct. 6th. If the Quinaults work the net schedule like I would like [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] The Chehalis should have lots of fish, but I don't ever remember them asking for my opinion. So with all that said.....

Lets Flotilla the Cow, there should be tons of Silvers...far more predictable...little harder on the DB's. Great Pizza and Brew place 5 minutes from the Camelot launch. And, to avoid any potential legal problems maybe we should just draw for the prizes...and buy the winners Pizza??

Jim

That reply has got to be worht a buck...doesn't it?? lol [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

THE REEL HEY_YALL · 09-13-2001, 07:56 AM

Satsop
Chehalis
And any river besides the Cowlitz on this date.

That's freakin' looney tunes to have a big event like this down on the Cowlitz when there will already be 3,000 people down there like there was last year. I know because I saw it first-hand.

Dan's Quote about the sled jockeys sums it up. Once October hits, I try to stay away from that zoo. You can't keep any kings, and the silvers there get the worst case of lockjaw out of all the tribs. Now that y'all have been educated, let's keep it around the Chehalis/Satsop way.

Osprey · 09-13-2001, 08:03 AM

Satsop
Chehalis
Cowlitz
Lewis
The cowlitz is not a friendy drift boat river we floaters are at a total disadvantage..for sure!!!!Rt you ever floated it????? I doubt it [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

we'll have to see how the weather breaks down,I'm sure if this keeps up(no rain) a lot of us wil be scrambling for rides in sleds at the last minute.

I'm doing my rain dance......Os

O'City Fisherman · 09-13-2001, 08:08 AM

I will have to say whatever Bugleman wants since I am riding with him.

09-13-2001, 03:23 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by O'City Fisherman:
I will have to say whatever Bugleman wants since I am riding with him.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah same here! Anywhere is fine with me.
Stew

GOD BLESS THE USA

Drachir · 09-13-2001, 05:14 PM

By Gosh this is Nuts!! Why in the world can't we just stick to the river that was already decided upon The Satsop. I've never fished it and it sounds like a river I would love to learn. The Cowlitz & N. Fork Lewis are not DB friendly, and would hinder those without Jet Boats. It seems more fair to put everyone on the same playing field (Drift Boats) and leave it at that. Our team has both Jet & DB, but let's just go as RT had set up SATSOP, rain or not!! [img]images/icons/blush.gif[/img]

FASTWATER · 09-13-2001, 05:55 PM

#1,#2,#3,Satsop, If their is not enough water to float it still is one of the best bank access rivers in the state period, it would be a fun time for all and the chehalis is in the backyard for all that need to run their boats. My bet is stick to the original plan!!! PEACE [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

scott98541 · 09-13-2001, 05:59 PM

my vote goes for the
1.satsop/chehalis(i think i can find my way around) [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
2.nf.lewis(should be able to get some kings along with the thousands of silvers)
3.cowlitz( [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] )
all in all i would just like to meet the great people of the bb,s.scott [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

smilesforu · 09-13-2001, 11:41 PM

So whats the big deal if we don't get rain [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]. Park the sled and fish from the bank. Would be a hoot to bs and have us all pounding a stacked hole that was bankie only. Fish will come in ...just not as many. Could share some fishing insight with more folks if its a bankie deal. Would rather fish a barren river and meet some folks than fish a zoo with fish. In fact I would rather bank fish than boat race...any day. Dan how crowded are the bank acess points during the salmon fest? Banktilla III?

DanS · 09-14-2001, 10:55 AM

Marty,

It can get pretty crowded, but I figure if we send the Redneck and TM in ahead of us, they should be able to clear out about any hole we want to fish. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

willierower · 09-14-2001, 02:42 PM

Any river that has fish....
Sicnce Ive fished just one of the 3 rivers, I vote the N.F. Lewis as my first choice.
Since Im fairly confident fishing bigger rivers out of the DB the Cowlitz is my Second choic.
Then its the Satsop.
These are my votes if the weather doesnt co-operate.
If we get a good rain before the 6th. Then My vote is for the Satsop.......

09-14-2001, 03:27 PM

F III Breaking News [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] :

Before I got online today (this afternoon) Troy called to alert me that the 'Redneck' Yall had just e-mailed him (spooled) and I a new idea, and he wants us to come on board to help him get it voted in. He wants us all to meet at Union Station in P-town very early that Sat. morning and jump on freight train box cars bound for the Mississipi Delta to fish tributaries for bass, catfeesh, and carp (refered to dowoon sath as caaahhherp). With prizes to be awarded for each species of fish. He promised he would supply everyone with Boxcar Willy tapes for tunes to listen to, and when there to also show us what 'real gators' are all about. Anyone else get e-mail from Hey_Yall? So, what do ya think guys and gals? (BTW Smiles, we don't care what you think).

RT

Chris Nordling · 09-14-2001, 10:50 PM

I too have only drifted one river, so my vote would also be for the N.F. Although I am eager to learn a new river so...could we pleaaasssse decide so some of us can make a practice drift or two? Not that we need practice with our fishing skills, just time to check out possible d.b. hazzards. I'll be fishing Sat. on the N.F., last week we did pretty good - 3 silvers, 2 jacks and one nice summer steelie! Hopefully this weekend will be just as good [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

Chris [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

09-18-2001, 03:15 PM

From Piscatorial F III thread:

Os and Dan, good points - and well taken. In fact, in reality I love the medium pool and drop kind of rivers like the Sop better than the bigger rivers like the Cow, NF, and Clack. I like the smaller coastal rivers even better yet. I really hope we get rains and fish in the Sop in time, and I will enjoy coming up there. And I will bring my notepad to write down tips I learn from watching you local pros ..... not; I will bring the notepad to keep track of the hords of fish landed in OR boats ... Nah, I'm about trash talked out. I need to re-energize to be cranking out the smackin on Oct. 6th [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] . .... As for the call by some to have it on the Cow, I think that is only because of the more likelyhood of it having more stable water and fish number conditions, and secondarily the more central location - not trying to get jetboat advantages. I agree that jets are an advantage on the Cow though, so if it has to be there due to lack of rain then I agree with a mentioned idea of having 3 classes - jets, drifters, bankies. Remember, it's all in fun and it will be .... kicking WA @$$! Nah, jk. And lots of good camraderie fun partying someplace afterward. You WA hosts let us know the contingencies you collectively decide on as soon as reasonable, hopefully by the 1st of Oct?

RT

Steelheader69 · 09-18-2001, 11:14 PM

Hmmmm. Let's see. I'd say the Satsop, then the Satsop, then maybe if the weather permits, the Satsop. Actually, I like Marty's idea of the Hoh (but hey Marty, do we want all these guys learning the holes on the Hoh anyways? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] )

I'll have my cat up and running. Heck, maybe I'll get my sled out and hit the Chehalis. They'll stack up near the mouth of the Satsop if all else fails. I'd say Satsop, then Chehalis. I'm not found of fishing the Cow (haven't done it in about 10 years), but wouldn't mind doing the Lewis again (haven't done it in about 8 years).

Osprey · 09-19-2001, 07:35 AM

It's hard to take anyone serious when they appear in a National Publication......wearing Knee-Pads [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] ........Os

09-19-2001, 02:35 PM

Hey Os, funny story behind that - not the pads - the pic selection. ... Nick asked me to bring a few pics over to the office to pick one for the column. He looks thru them and double checks the one with the kneepads on (wife and I were out with the kids hooking up to tow the Sea Biscuit, which requires some kneeling time). He says there is something he likes about it. Doesn't say what, but said he will pick one out later. Then out comes the knee pad pic. Geeez, I never even noticed them or I wouldn't have brought that one! But do they crop off the pads? Noooo. Thanks Nick buddy. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] I asked him to have it cropped or just ditch the pic - but maybe too late for the fall issue coming out soon. >>>

BTW, Scott Amerman will be my column guest. He discusses curing and fishing eggs. There's no one better at it. I discuss scent and egg additives, revolutionary Kwikfish rigup, and things. No knee pad reprisal discussions [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] .

09-23-2001, 12:53 PM

Oh oh. Two things just in:

1 - NW weather forecasters now predict a late start to the rainy season.

2 - And this local report just posted about the Satsop and Chehalis >>>

"Paranoid Smolt Angler # 487
posted 09-23-2001 10:14 am

Better start thinking about a plan B. Checked out the Satsop yesterday and was a trickle. Any lower and you won't be able to use the launch at the bridge. Uaually look to fish it at 2000-2500 cfm. Right now it is at a little over 300 cfm. Pray for rain...lots of rain or pick another puddle. I have been fishing the Chehalis below the Satsop mouth and it has been dismal at best. Granted this is a late system but should be into the kings and early silvers by now. I wouldn't be surprised to see an emergency closure on the whole system to protect the kings and non-clipped silvers. It's really starting off that bad! Any one having a different perspective please let me know."

Posts: 7 | Homeport: Olympia, WA | Fishing Here Since: Nov 1999 | IP: Traced
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So, tough Q's for vocal Waaaaasie leader types Jim Bain and Dan Sandberg. Does that mean we all buy small catarafts to drag down the 'Sop in search of the 2 or 3 dark fish in it on the 6th, so Os and Dan won't snibble F III into oblivion? Does it mean we change the date to late Oct (or until enough rain and fish arrive in it), so guys like me that like that type river can have at it - and of course so Os and Dan won't snibble? Or does this mean those guys that prefered the Cow all along will have their way on the 6th - and Os and Dan will really snibble away shamelessly? Tough decisions. You Waaas let us OR boys know what you decide. Thanks.

Maybe they will decide that it would be too much of an embarrassment getting whupped by more OR guys showing up this time, and just chicken out? Inquiring minds await the outcome. (lighten up - still just trash talkin [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] )

RT

Jim · 09-23-2001, 05:40 PM

Ok, RT...First off, I have been quiet on this for two reasons...1. It was just to early for the Satsop...I grew up on this river...its to early!!! 2. I screwed up and wasn't going to be able to be at any river on the 6th.

So Now, I agree that the Satsop/Chehalis is a great place to do Flotilla III, but how about the 27th...that works for me anyway. Still should be fish in the Chehalis...heck the last two years it hasn't gotten real good until end of Oct to middle of November. Plus one or two rains will put fish in the Satsop.

Had the wife and boys out this afternoon...phew...dismal...virtually no fish from Montesano to Preachers Slough.

So...there you have it...oh the Cow will have fish and will be open for Kings...so the 6th could still be done at a definite disadvantage to the driftboaters.

Thats it!

My .02

Jim

Jeffhead · 09-23-2001, 07:04 PM

The 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th......it don't matter to me, you guys make up my mind. [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] Any of those dates work. If we do change the "official floatilla date" I'll still go and hit the lower Cow on the 6th if any of the other jet jockies want to join me!!! Tons o' silvers and maybe some big ol' nooks' thrown in to boot.
Good luck and tight lines, Jeff [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

DanS · 09-23-2001, 07:21 PM

I'm in agreement with Jim. Although the 6th would be alright if we get rain, a couple weeks later would be a much better time to go. Shift it to later in the month? I'm in for that.

Fishing the Cow in a driftboat sucks, simple as that. It's a sled show, and driftboaters would be at a great disadvantage.

The way the fishing at Westport remains hot, while the John's river area and lower Chehalis haven't turned on yet leads me to believe the fish may be a little late this year.

I'd rather fish the 20th or 27th......anybody else got another option??

09-23-2001, 07:30 PM

If there is better fishing with rain later in the month on the Satsop(that is where we decided right?) then by all means move the date. If it's still the 6th then theres the scramble for sled seats on the Cowlitz or Lewis. Sounds pretty simple to me.
Stew

Spooled · 09-23-2001, 08:14 PM

I have not placed a vote yet, as I am waiting to see what the weather is like before we go. I agree that the Satsop is the river we oringinally planned to fish and think it should stay that way, water level permitting.
If we don't get the needed rain for the Satsop, then either the Cowlitz or the Lewis is fine.
I would not like to see the date change, to suit a particular river.
Although I have never fished the Cowlitz, it sounds like the water will be there on the October 6th, whether we have rain or not. I am not worried about being in a drift boat and having a disadvatage. The Clackamas is a sled advantaged river, and I do fine there. The Satsop sounds like a weather permitting river, and we should wait until about October 3 to decide if it will work or not.
I would not like to see the date changed. If the fishing conditions are tough on October 6th, it will just let those that can adapt have an advantage.
Sorry if I am to "long winded" Osprey
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smilesforu · 09-23-2001, 08:21 PM

Glad I switched days so I could attend.....NOT. Sounds like I should concentrate on scouting for the muzzleloader Elk opener on the 6th!! or fish on one of the local unproductive puddles [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]. Well lets see... a later date in the month pushes the date into rifle season for deer.
I will monitor your Floatilla decisions, but may have to opt out.... to chase hogs and horns.

Don't feel bad changing the date I can easily fill my schedule [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

09-23-2001, 08:26 PM

I echo Bigstew's post - be flexible to both river and date. If it's decided for the 13th I will hope to make F IV (I won't skip being with my daughter on Dad's weekend at OSU). Oct. 20th and 27th are fine with me if the 6th doesn't work out. And if it doesn't, Troy and Jeff and some of us can have a smaller non-competitive get together to fill our sleds with 'nooks and 'hos from the Cow on the 6th still. All seems simple. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

RT

Osprey · 09-24-2001, 07:37 AM

I totally understand everyones concern about the date and water level,I for 1 will be attending,unless she's totally blown(than plan B )

Spooled that was my shot back at ya......Os

[ 09-24-2001: Message edited by: Osprey ]

Osprey · 09-24-2001, 01:38 PM

Fish fightin orygoons...isn't that an Oxymoron [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

You Guys crack me up [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]first you decide we need to take a vote,so "we" can decide which river "we" want to fish. [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

then you come up with a set of rules ( lauch times etc.etc) than the subject of a test kit comes up.
this is turning into a reel fiasco,maybe you should head to the nearest trout pond and practice up a little....... [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]
We didn't pick the Satsop to have an advantage over Orygon,it's because we wanted you to be able to catch fish too [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]
try and not act soooo cared

in fact enough is enough [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]
I'm done with trying to please you Orygooners.

do what ever you want....... snibblers

[ 09-24-2001: Message edited by: Osprey ]

CATCH AND EAT · 09-24-2001, 11:34 PM

Hey RT, sounds like them there Worshintun dudes be a chick'nin outs a little. Maybe we should take them trout fishin so that they might stand a chance with us fish fight'in Oregonians. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Here's how I see it. We set up the sixth of October and that is what my plan is. We clearly stated that if the Satsop had no more than creek water running in it that we had a back up plan. So, everyone better have a backup boat too.

About that there trout fishin deal... will your pink worms work there buddy? [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]