Does anybody have any info they can share on running a jet on the Chehalis? Is it kosher? Are there any places that are difficult? Any recommendations for boat ramps? How is the clarity?

Thanks in advance
Twig

In the vicinity of Monte, no sweat, but watch for submerged stumps, logs, etc. How do you watch for something submerged? Carefully, I guess.

Up around the Satsop, there are some shallows that take lower units out every year. You can avoid this happening to you by keeping your eye on the tide, and using caution at low tide. The riffle just below the launch at the mouth of the Satsop can be skinny at low tide. The launch there is a piece of junk any more, too.

For the most part, just keep an eye out and you'll be OK.

Dan nailed it right on the head. Monty has the stump patches and right below the satsop can be sketchy at times, but people run it all the time with props so it shouldn't be all that bad as long as you pay attention to where you are and what you're doing.

If your gonna run at low tide and full throttle..."Wear a PFD!!!"
Monty has some great jumps at low tide, I know.

It's always best to go down and back up on high tide.

Yep, I've run my Bayliner I/O around Monte, staying between the mill launch and Friends Landing. Haven't hit the prop yet, jet should be fine.

If you launch at Monte and run upriver here are a couple of words of advice. 1) Do not go fast. Most of the logs are pointed downstream and would be catostrophic it hit at speed. 2)Do not do it in the dark until you know with your eyes closed where the stumps, submerged pilings and rock piles are. 3) For the first time run up at the lowest tide you can get. This will allow you to see where all the hazards are. I am still amazed at a minus tide that I haven't hit more times than I have. As you travel upstream and get to the mill stay far right. There are logs and submerged uglies on just about every corner. Be cautious. It looks like an easy run but there are boat sinkers everywhere. Good luck.

Awww, you're just Paranoid!


Sorry, saw your name and just couldn't resist!!