2012 catfishing meet, Jun 15, 16, & 17th

[Goomsba]

40 More days!!

[kenzmad]

I'm out for the trip between the new puppy and the obedience classes and the kids and their schoolwork, we wont be coming this year. we had a blast last year and would really like to show but no dice. hope this is enough notice for Rasbo and such to figure out the boat situation. again 

[shoot-em-dead]

Wife is due for baby # 6 on the 11th- might just be able to bring the other kids down this year. we will see

[bearmanric]

I cant make it this year. Daughter Graduates from College the 16th bummer. Rick

[rasbo]

sorry to hear that Guys,family first.... you two are fun to hang with

[rasbo]

I cant make it this year. Daughter Graduates from College the 16th bummer. Rick

congrats to your daughter rick

[bearmanric]

She is going to be a teacher. Bummer is she will be moving to Austin Texas. Rick

[rasbo]

She is going to be a teacher. Bummer is she will be moving to Austin Texas. Rick

hmm lots of yotes down there,might be able to market some calls,oh and visiting would be a business expense.

[mrmoskillz]

So I wont be able to make the trip with you guys in June But I am going for memorial day and taking my wife and 2 kids 9 and 4.  My question to you guys from around there or who have been there is should we camp at lyons ferry koa or green valley rv park about 40 mile from koa?  I am going to leave the boat at home so which place has more land access for fishing and which place is more kid friendly if they want to get wet?  I have never been and really want to hook the kiddos up on some good cats

[buckhorn2]

Wish you could make it Rick but sometimes those darn Priorities just get in the way of a guys fun. Will eat an extra hot dog for you.

[et1702]

So I wont be able to make the trip with you guys in June But I am going for memorial day and taking my wife and 2 kids 9 and 4.  My question to you guys from around there or who have been there is should we camp at lyons ferry koa or green valley rv park about 40 mile from koa?  I am going to leave the boat at home so which place has more land access for fishing and which place is more kid friendly if they want to get wet?  I have never been and really want to hook the kiddos up on some good cats

I'd still camp at Lyon's Ferry.  If you don't have a boat, you can drive across the bridge to the state park on the other side of the river.  Nice place w/breakwater for taking the kids swimming.  Plus, you can hike out onto the breakwater and fish for cats on the other side of the dike.  Alternatively, you could hike up the Palouse and catfish from the bank.

ET

[mrmoskillz]

Thanks ET!! I will take your advise and book a spot now...that was the answer I was looking for

[Sumpnneedskillin]

So I wont be able to make the trip with you guys in June But I am going for memorial day and taking my wife and 2 kids 9 and 4.  My question to you guys from around there or who have been there is should we camp at lyons ferry koa or green valley rv park about 40 mile from koa?  I am going to leave the boat at home so which place has more land access for fishing and which place is more kid friendly if they want to get wet?  I have never been and really want to hook the kiddos up on some good cats

I'd still camp at Lyon's Ferry.  If you don't have a boat, you can drive across the bridge to the state park on the other side of the river.  Nice place w/breakwater for taking the kids swimming.  Plus, you can hike out onto the breakwater and fish for cats on the other side of the dike.  Alternatively, you could hike up the Palouse and catfish from the bank.

ET

The State hasn't run the park a Lyon's Ferry for a while.  Columbia County ran it for a while and called it quits.  So now the Corps only has the day use area open, (the campground and boat launch on the NORTH side are closed).

[et1702]

So I wont be able to make the trip with you guys in June But I am going for memorial day and taking my wife and 2 kids 9 and 4.  My question to you guys from around there or who have been there is should we camp at lyons ferry koa or green valley rv park about 40 mile from koa?  I am going to leave the boat at home so which place has more land access for fishing and which place is more kid friendly if they want to get wet?  I have never been and really want to hook the kiddos up on some good cats

I'd still camp at Lyon's Ferry.  If you don't have a boat, you can drive across the bridge to the state park on the other side of the river.  Nice place w/breakwater for taking the kids swimming.  Plus, you can hike out onto the breakwater and fish for cats on the other side of the dike.  Alternatively, you could hike up the Palouse and catfish from the bank.

ET

The State hasn't run the park a Lyon's Ferry for a while.  Columbia County ran it for a while and called it quits.  So now the Corps only has the day use area open, (the campground and boat launch on the NORTH side are closed).

Correct, he said he isn't bringing the boat and was looking for a place to take the kids to swim.  It's still open for day use...right?

ET

[mrmoskillz]

You are correct ET I just booked a spot.  The lady said we can drive across the river and kids can swim there.