Tried to go this AM

[Boedy]

I got up with the intention of heading to the Alsea this morning for a steelhead fix. Checked the road and weather reports and decided that they looked ok and that I would give it a go. Made it about 5 miles south of Salem and ran head on into the snow. Man it was coming down and sticking so I thought twice about continuing down and turned around. Better safe then sorry I guess right??? Anyway if anybody makes the trip let me know how it was and drive safe.

[Jennie@ifish]

I think that someone was watching over you:

Accident/Hazard
Estimated delay of 20 minutes - 2 hours
ORE22, MP 14 to MP 15

Affected Lanes: (Westbound) Median, All Lanes, Shoulder (Eastbound) Median, All Lanes, Shoulder
Comments: Six vehicle accident has occured at intersection of highway 22 and 99. Area is slick. Please use caution while driving today.

[Salmonator]

HWY 20 wasn't bad to Alsea. The snow came down in buckets for about 20 minutes but other than that no problem with 4-wheel drive. Fishing might have been ok, I left the vest at home so we had only the gear on three rods which was just enough to hook a couple of fish before we were tackle free. :blush:

[Twitchs_Tackle]

I was planning on going also but I got off work at 3:00 a.m. and the alarm went off only 4 hours later, I decided to sleep in. Figures, its a beautiful, sun shining day out there now...may have to make a short float somewhere!

[Boedy]

Just walked out to the truck and found a nice flat tire. I knew I heard something after I turned around this morning but thought it was something else. As soon as I saw the tire though I knew that s what it was. Found a nice big screw in there I am sure I would not have made it much farther. Sure glad I wasn’t changing that tire along the road in that nasty weather this morning :smile:

[ZaQ]

Didn't you JUST buy those tires too?

[Boedy]

I kind of put of buying those tires until today like a dork... Im buying them now $918 worth damn Dually..

Nice fish you got there out of the Clack?

[ 01-03-2004, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: Boedy ]

[Icelander]

I was headed out to try my luck fishing this morning and after five miles from home seeing 8 cars spun out and in the ditches between hwy 3 and little creek casino I decided to go to the casino and play cards for a while and partake of their fine food. Probably the smartest thing I have done for a very long time. Now I have $250.00 to spend on more fishing stuff and no dents in my new pickum up truck. Sure hope this snow goes away soon so I can get some fishing time in. Lyle

[Bobby Ray]

Boe,
Don't worry you'll get to use that Esprit soon enough. If you have to work next just drop that rod off with me and I'll brake it in, leave tha P-line at home though :grin:

[Boedy]

I got that fancy Yeller line on that one Bobby. They Esprit would be far too powerful for a mere mortal such as you, better stick to the buzz droughtsky.... Good luck in the am wish I could go Going to make another run at the Alsea now that I have 1 k worth of new rubber on the truck.

[Bobby Ray]

I'll have you know, I don't own a Droghtsky...Thankyou! :tongue:

[ZaQ]

I do, and have caughts lots of fish with them. But my Loomis is the go to. P LINE..........

[Mikeymoto]

Boedy were heading over that way in the morning. A friend lives in Alsea and said the roads were fine. MM

[King13fisher]

Your not the only one to cancel today...had a sturgeon trip plan for weeks for today...weather reports scared me off...oh well...football on T.V.
Better safe to make it another day.