2010 Eastside Rendezvous--Catfish and Smallies--June 4th-6th

[walt]

It's almost that time of year again -- The Second Annual Eastside Rendezvous and Catfishing Extravaganza -- June 4th, 5th, and 6th at Lyons Ferry Marina.  

I talked to Jim at the marina this morning and they are ready for us.  Reservations can be made at any time over the phone or online, you can reference Hunt-Wa in the comment box and they will try to put everyone in the same area.  They have updated the facilities and even have wi-fi for those of you that need to be connected.  There are only 18 spots with full hookups so reserve now if you want one.  

The Marina's phone #:
(509)399-8020

Or you can find them here:
http://www.portofcolumbia.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=40

And here:
http://www.lyonsferrykoa.com/

And last years thread here:
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,22089.0.html

There is tons of good information in last years thread as well as on their websites.  

The Marina is very family friendly with a store, restaurant, and docks to fish from.  There is also a state park across the river at the mouth of the Palouse.

Anyone who wants to help organize this please post on this thread or pm me.  

Post if you are bringing a boat and have any open seats.  There are also lots of places to fish from the bank, especially if you don't mind driving a mile or two.  

Anyone familiar with the area please feel free to post suggestions for gear, techniques, to do's, must see's, don't forgets....

We will get a potluck list going when we get a little closer to go time and have a better idea who all will be there.  This should be a great time, hopefully mother nature smiles on us.  Who else is in?

This years participants:

Rasbo
walt
JIMKD8
bearmanric
Huntbear
buckhorn2
Machias
Quackwhacker & Dad
Coasthunterjay & bro

[rasbo]

You are the man Walt..A big thanks for your help again...I will be leaving the Graham area in the am on Friday..So far I will be alone..Im bringing an 8 man tent...I have a small boat but not sure if I should bring it....Ive got Room..I will leave Sunday...I am debating whether to bring my trailor or just tent it..

[Woodchuck]

I am in, i am fairly local and have fished there on multiple occasions, would be happy to offer any tips, catfish or walleye, there is a good walleye hole very close to lyons.
i make a mean macaroni sald, i will volunteer for that as well.
thanks for settin this up Walt. bring the boat rasbo, if the wind is down, easy run to places, if the wind is up, i wont go out in a barge

[walt]

I will be bringing a small boat as well but if the wind is up it won't be on the water much.

[Woodchuck]

Just remember what they say about the wind on the river... it doesnt blow, it sucks

[woodywsu]

Heres a pic to get you guys jacked up.

[rasbo]

thats porn for me,be right back..got a rod to attend to

[Woodchuck]

 

[bearmanric]

I caught a bunch last year awsome fishing. i'll be going again. Rick

[bowhunterforever]

I caught a bunch last year awsome fishing. i'll be going again. Rick

What time of year did you go bearmanric and how far up the polouse did you go?

[yelp]

 

[rasbo]

Yelp was that at lyons ferry

[yelp]

I don't believe so..Wallula Area I think..my buddies pics.

[buckhorn2]

In the new sportsman magazine there was an artical from the owner of lyons ferry and he said the biggest catfish weighed there last year was 33 pounds. Probley ate some of Ricks hotdogs.

[Huntbear]

Anyone coming down the gorge?  I would love to go, but can not leave the wife carless, and she has no interest in coming.  I have money for gas, beer?