Jet Boat races willamette and Santaim rivers.

WiskeyJaR · 03-01-2008, 02:04 PM

was wondering anyone else read this, and what do you think of it?

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps...802260322/1034

Bobberman · 03-01-2008, 02:24 PM

Here is a recent thread http://www.ifish.net/board/showthrea...jet+boat+races

Dave G · 03-01-2008, 02:38 PM

Still a good topic.

Dullhook · 03-01-2008, 02:42 PM

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Are fishermen, kayak paddlers, birders, water skiers, canoeists and swimmers amiable enough to give up sections of the Willamette and Santiam rivers to make room for jet-boat races on Memorial Day weekend?

Sure enough... what's wrong with sharing 5-7 1/2 hours for two days out of the year with some folks who might enjoy something different? Sounds like a good way to spread some "brotherly love". Besides, most kids would love seeing the races. The rivers belong to all of us so let's just get along and have a good time. There's plenty of time for the other activities during the rest (363 days) of the year.

cavdad45 · 03-01-2008, 02:42 PM

Why not? We have for decades had Boatnik jet boat races on the Rogue in Grants Pass. The rivers belong to all the citizens of Oregon, not just anglers. One planned weekend for an organized event shouldn't freak us out.

jfa686 · 03-01-2008, 09:27 PM

as stated before this thread has had plenty of input allready. It will be a much needed shot in the arm economically for oregonians up and down the willamette valley. I and many other longterm residents of the area consider it an honor to host an event of this caliber on OUR local rivers.

jet · 03-02-2008, 08:41 AM

Great idea! POWER on

Jet~~~

cubsfan · 03-16-2008, 10:18 PM

Makes me want to hurl! I'll make a point to scout elk those days or something. It sucks that they want to do it during peak fishing season. I guess thats when the weather and water will cooperate. Still makes me want to hurl though. Waaaaay to California for me!

freespool · 03-17-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cubsfan

Makes me want to hurl! I'll make a point to scout elk those days or something. It sucks that they want to do it during peak fishing season. I guess thats when the weather and water will cooperate. Still makes me want to hurl though. Waaaaay to California for me!

There have been some form of jet boat racing on the lower Rogue River from Gold Beach to Foster Bar, for as long as I can remember, like early 1960's.
We packed up the family car and made a day of it every spring.
It really is a family event, kids just love to watch those boats race, try it, you just might like it.

Troutinator · 03-17-2008, 08:19 AM

the issue for a number of people is they can't "go fishing the other 364 days of the year". I get to get out in my boat about 4 times a year. And memorial Day weekend is one of those times. It is a tradional fishing weekend for my family... on the Willamette around the McKenzie confluence area. So it isn't a matter of giving up one weekend out of 52 for me. It's giving up 25% of the weekends I can typically get the boat out with my family.
So keep in mind... not everyone can go fishing every day of the year. For some of us this is a LOT to ask...

Troutinator · 03-17-2008, 08:22 AM

And to be clear, I don't have a fundenemtal problem with the races them selves... sounds like a fun time and something different to go watch... it's the timing. Holiday weekends are kind of precious to those who work 60+ hours a week, 50 weeks a year.

Jaws · 03-17-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Troutinator

the issue for a number of people is they can't "go fishing the other 364 days of the year". I get to get out in my boat about 4 times a year. And memorial Day weekend is one of those times. It is a tradional fishing weekend for my family... on the Willamette around the McKenzie confluence area. So it isn't a matter of giving up one weekend out of 52 for me. It's giving up 25% of the weekends I can typically get the boat out with my family.
So keep in mind... not everyone can go fishing every day of the year. For some of us this is a LOT to ask...

You first said you fished the Wheatland/Salem area on that weekend. Why did you change it?

Troutinator · 03-17-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

You first said you fished the Wheatland/Salem area on that weekend. Why did you change it?

We fish both areas. This years plan is to drift boat from Armitage to Brown Lane. If the water is to skinny we will take the big boat up to Wheatland. Since I have been fishing springers out of Whaetland it wrote that first without thinking that by brother really wants to drift the lower McKenzie this year. Same thing, since he lives out of state, our fishing weekends are far and few betweeen.
Why does it matter?

willierower · 03-17-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cubsfan

Makes me want to hurl! I'll make a point to scout elk those days or something. It sucks that they want to do it during peak fishing season. I guess thats when the weather and water will cooperate. Still makes me want to hurl though. Waaaaay to California for me!

Your comment sounds awfully Kalifornistanish to me??

Im just saying.....

Hellibut · 03-17-2008, 01:28 PM

I'd love to see it happen but will be REALLY surprised if they don't find some endangered water dog or the like that will stop it.

Jaws · 03-17-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Troutinator

Why does it matter?

Because the Wheatland/Salem would not be affected by the races as far as I know. Just askin'.

Troutinator · 03-17-2008, 01:35 PM

ahh... good point. Hadn't even put that together... my point really was, for some of us, we get precious few trips a year and holiday weekends... Memorial Day in particular, are kind of hard to give up... assuming you ARE fishing affected areas!
ahem

now I'm kind of embarassed...

BrotherWolf · 03-17-2008, 02:58 PM

Anyway I cant belive how selfish some of you guys are,Pretty dang sad. With just your self interest or self concern. Maybe we all should quit
trying to put are own needs or desires above the needs and desires of others

jfa686 · 03-17-2008, 09:51 PM

sometimes we all sacrifice a little for the greater good. this is just being a good human being. even on super pow days on the mountain we give up complete runs for racers..they might be on my favorite run but I know that there will be another day to ride it and the racers and spectators enjoyment is worth the slight inconvenience...please send emails to the OSMB with your concerns/support. thanks