#332056 - 02/08/07 11:01 AM
Driftboat down-----Wynoochee (Wednesday--2/07)
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River Nutrients
Registered: 04/25/00
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Loc: East of Aberdeen, West of Mont...
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Here's what I know, 2nd hand from another driftboat what help the guy "re-float" his boat.
1. Happened between "cross-over bridge and Black Creek"
2. Just about the "swinging bridge".
3. Older wooden boat, think "Eastside"
4. Dragging anchor and "hit tree in river"
5. down in went!!!!!
Other boat was around the corner, and didn't see it happen but gear came floating down....so knew "something".....went back and helped the guy re-float boat. He was OK but scared!!!
I waited until this morning to post, to see if that other driftboat would say something...........
Heads up.........even at these low flows.......
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#332059 - 02/08/07 11:06 AM
Re: Driftboat down-----Wynoochee (Wednesday--2/07)
[Re: DrifterWA]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 02/08/00
Posts: 3233
Loc: IDAHO
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Why would anyone be "dragging anchor" anyway ???
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#332061 - 02/08/07 11:19 AM
Re: Driftboat down-----Wynoochee (Wednesday--2/07)
[Re: B-RUN STEELY]
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The Chosen One
Registered: 02/09/00
Posts: 13941
Loc: Tuleville
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Why use your oars to slow your boat down when you can drop and drag your anchor across the salmon/steelhead redds.
I see that shiat all the time.
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#332102 - 02/08/07 12:52 PM
Re: Driftboat down-----Wynoochee (Wednesday--2/07)
[Re: Salmo g.]
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 27838
Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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"Maybe folks are confusing having the ability to buy a boat with the ability to pilot it."
One of the more sage quotes I've seen lately.
Bummer on all the boats going down lately...
Fish on...
Todd
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#332376 - 02/09/07 01:14 PM
Re: Driftboat down-----Wynoochee (Wednesday--2/07)
[Re: Todd]
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Spawner
Registered: 02/22/01
Posts: 652
Loc: Tacoma, Wa, USA
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Todd has it right. It's a pretty common site these days to see a brand new drift boat and operator getting into sketchy situations.
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#332387 - 02/09/07 01:56 PM
Re: Driftboat down-----Wynoochee (Wednesday--2/07)
[Re: DriftWood]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 3007
Loc: Browns Point,Wa. USA
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How many times have you seen on a forum or heard a newbie saying "I am going to the Wynoochie for my first drift" or someone from one of the forums suggesting that "the Wynoochie is an easy one." I think the Wynoochie is not the easiest river i have rowed, maybe the lower Skagit, the Cowlitz or even the Kalama. Sure some drifts or rivers are easier than others but any moving water deserves respect. Maybe there is a business opportunity for rowing lessons or maybe there should be a sponsorship program for first-time rowers.
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#332409 - 02/09/07 03:35 PM
Re: Driftboat down-----Wynoochee (Wednesday--2/07)
[Re: JTD]
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Dah Rivah Stinkah Pink Mastah
Registered: 08/23/06
Posts: 6202
Loc: zipper
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I learned how to row on the Queets when I was a kid. I also learned better safe than sorry. More than once we got out and walked the boat through some places until we got to know them.
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#332572 - 02/10/07 12:55 PM
Re: Driftboat down-----Wynoochee (Wednesday--2/07)
[Re: Oncorhynchan]
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It all boils down to this - I'm right, everyone else is wrong, and anyone who disputes this is clearly a dumbfuck.
Registered: 03/07/99
Posts: 16958
Loc: SE Olympia, WA
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My buddy's anchor rope on his db slips through the cleat sometimes and lets the anchor hang down.
I told him to fix the mofo or I wasn't riding with him any more.
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#332574 - 02/10/07 01:31 PM
Re: Driftboat down-----Wynoochee (Wednesday--2/07)
[Re: Dan S.]
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Returning Adult
Registered: 09/13/05
Posts: 294
Loc: Auburn
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I’m new to the DB captain seat this last year and have spent a lot of my learning time on the nooche'.. To tell someone that this is an easy river to go learn on is a stupid statement or suggestion. I've been fishing rivers my whole life, I know how to read water and respect the power of moving water...I know many rivers of this state. There are far better places to learn on... the blue creek to mission on the Cow as an example. I've floated the nooche' (7400) with others and myself many many times.. I would never suggest for a second that someone that has not rowed many times just go head out and give her a try... a person could easily get killed by trying it, as it sounds several have almost done this year.. There are a couple spots in that river you better be in the right position or you going to get a lesson first hand.. Scared Sh_tl_ss, wet, or worse.. Hopefully just scared and lesson learned as I have done. Bottom line respect a rivers power, know your limitations, and be a dork wear a PFD.
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