Post by: walt on March 04, 2009, 05:41:29 PM
http://www.portofcolumbia.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=40
Here's some more info from the other thread:
Lyons Ferry Marina 1-509-399-8020
Tent space $15.00 daily
$95.00 weekly
RV space (dry) $15.75 daily
$100.00 weekly
RV space (full hookup $23.25 daily
$143.50 weekly
Boat launch fee $4.00
Moorage fee $12.00 nightly (open)
$15.00 Nightly (covered)
They only have 18 RV spots with full hookups so reserve soon if you want one.
As far as participants here are who I see so far from the other thread:
rasbo & wife
giddyhitch & wife
SpokaneSlayer & family
Kbyers
300UltraMagShooter
buckhorn2 and grandson
shoot-em-dead
KillBilly
TribalDragon911 and kid
Me
maybes:
Gamblin Guy
Gutpile
lamar_hunter
pathfinder101
Michias and family
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.
Da Stump has offered to help set this up so feel free to pm him or me or post on this thread if you have any questions or suggestions or just want to say hi.
Also 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?
Post by: rasbo on March 04, 2009, 06:37:56 PM
Post by: MichaelJ on March 04, 2009, 06:42:35 PM
But sadly enough I'll be working somewhere far from there.... lol
Michael
Post by: Gamblin Guy on March 04, 2009, 08:43:06 PM
Wouldn't fried catfish be on the menu? :drool:
Post by: shoot-em-dead on March 04, 2009, 08:54:16 PM
Post by: walt on March 04, 2009, 09:31:07 PM
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Do you have a map of where this place is? And do I have to reserve a spot if I live in Cheney or is it close enough to drive?I don't have a map but if you head west to Ritzville then south on hwy261 through Washtucna it will take you there. There is a left turn about 5ish miles south of Washtucna where 261 splits off of 260. There are signs for Palouse falls state park and I think lyons ferry. Stay on 261 until you hit the river. The marina is on the south side. You will see it from the bridge. It is probably just over 2 hours from Cheney. If you mapquest "Joso" or "Lyons Ferry" or "Starbuck" one of them should work.
Post by: TeacherMan on March 04, 2009, 09:55:39 PM
Hope to see you all there.
Gear that I like to bring out in my boat:
Giant cooler full of food, soda, and water, also works for a bunch of fish
2 steelhead rod with 12 plus pound line on it for cats
1 rod for spin casting for bass, walleye, squaws, and the triploids at the secret pond 6-8 lb test
3" dark tube baits for bass
powerbait orange trout
red eggs triploids
Size 2 hooks, lots of them, pre-tied steelhead hooks work good with a bait loop, cats
Size 8 hooks to catch the best bait on, squaw fish, cut plug them, plus they work on the triploids or other trout
large swivels
three way swivels
pyramid weights or pancake weights, 1,2,4 oz
weight slides for your line, just like for sturgeon
3/4 oz slip sinkers
Worms
Shrimp in shell, not cooked
Beef Liver
trout (store bought f course to make it legal, I even have a pkg in my boat to prove it)
Crawfish smelly Jelly
Net, large enough for a 20+ pound fish
rope stringer, don't want it breaking
Good fillet knife
2" x 12" x 30" board with big nail, help fillet the fish
camera
Plus the basic stuff that you want for camping. I will have a tent set up, possible a tent trailer, plus a 10x10 pop up tent.
If there is an interest I can bring down the BBQ, has like 6 burners on it 160K BTU :drool:
I hope to see as many people there as possible, we need to think of prizes for:
biggest fish
most fish
most variety of fish
or any other category you can think of
this will be fun, we will document it with pics and make all of you that can't come wish you would have :chuckle:
Post by: rasbo on March 05, 2009, 04:10:58 AM
Hope you guys dont mind another wetsider hoping to make it, have to see what my son's baseball schedule is before I can commit to anything. Sounds like a good time, he'd really like to get into some cats.YOU BETTCHA IT WILL provided we catch some :hello:
Wouldn't fried catfish be on the menu? :drool:
Post by: Watz_Hunt on March 05, 2009, 04:25:39 AM
Post by: rasbo on March 05, 2009, 04:29:45 AM
Is this place a fresh-water lake or something? :dunno: You guys are talking my language when it comes to Bass and Catfish.... sadly there isnt much option for that on this side of the state... :'(snake river and palouse river I think there is a small lake also
Post by: Da stump on March 05, 2009, 08:18:04 AM
Post by: Machias on March 05, 2009, 08:31:49 AM
Post by: walt on March 05, 2009, 08:51:01 AM
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No worries on the weather, I have already put in a request for a warm sunny day with little to no wind.Thank you for that. I heard your request was granted so don't forget the sunscreen.
Also I'm pretty sure the boat launch and the state park open for Memorial Day so we should be good on that side of the river too.
Post by: giddyhitch on March 05, 2009, 09:51:00 AM
Post by: Da stump on March 05, 2009, 10:33:47 AM
Da stump :cue:
Post by: rasbo on March 05, 2009, 10:38:33 AM
:hello: Teacherman and myself are bringing our 17 ft alumnaweld. It has a 60 hp and an 8 hp four stroke merc outboards on it. It will not hold alot of people but we can ferry some to various locations. There is always a chance of buzz worms in the area, so always be alert.Ill bring some snake shot for ol no shoulders
Da stump :cue:
Post by: KillBilly on March 05, 2009, 10:52:29 AM
Post by: rasbo on March 05, 2009, 10:57:22 AM
What day is the Main Social going to take place for those of us that will not stay over?I would say sat, dont matter to me :dunno:
Post by: Gutpile on March 05, 2009, 11:00:21 AM
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on March 05, 2009, 11:10:01 AM
Joe
Post by: Da stump on March 05, 2009, 12:03:55 PM
Channel cats 36# 3oz
Flathead cats 22# 13oz
Blue cats 17# 12 oz
The way I look at it is that we a year later and they are a year bigger.
Lets break a few records guys.
The cats will probably average about 2-5#'s but have gear that will at least give you a fighting chance to pull one of the big ones out from under a bank or out of some rocks.
A slip sinker set up or even a slide sinker set up is great because often the bite can be delicate. A lot of people use a #6 treble hook or even a number 4. If your going to try dip baits you will probably want a treble.
There are so many options on bait that all I can suggest is bring an assortment. We have time to get some things from the net so give it a try.
Hopefully some of the guys that fish within 75 miles of Lyons Ferry for cats can give us some great idea's as to where to go. That way we are spread out more and will probably overall have better luck. If we don't it will be like fishing the green river. Wall to wall people casting in sequence so they don't get tangled up. I'd go crazy with claustrophobia. Not that I'm not crazy already.
Saturday night sure sounds like the time for the potluck, and a few great stories and maybe a few believable ones too.
Post by: TeacherMan on March 05, 2009, 12:21:40 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 05, 2009, 12:24:42 PM
Post by: rasbo on March 05, 2009, 12:26:19 PM
can you picture noodling for this guy, you would lose an arm... :chuckle:you first! Ill be right behind ya I promise :chuckle:
Post by: Da stump on March 06, 2009, 08:34:00 AM
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on March 06, 2009, 08:54:59 AM
What time are you planning on leaving Saturday morning? Maybe we could meet up at say, the Geiger exit truck stop and convoy over.
Post by: lamar_hunter on March 06, 2009, 09:11:11 AM
Post by: rasbo on March 06, 2009, 10:08:31 AM
:mgun: The attack has began. I just reserved a spot for Teacher man an his family and myself at Lyons Ferry for the 5th and 6th, I figure sunday we will pack up and hunt north. Ummm I mean travel i think. They said that open fires will probably not be allowed by then so plan on other means, or keep it simple and enjoy at the restaurant. I look forward to meeting all of you. :cmp1: :cue:Im still stoked up cant wait to put faces on those I talk with
Post by: giddyhitch on March 06, 2009, 10:37:17 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 07, 2009, 06:59:34 AM
:mgun: The attack has began. I just reserved a spot for Teacher man an his family and myself at Lyons Ferry for the 5th and 6th, I figure sunday we will pack up and hunt north. Ummm I mean travel i think. They said that open fires will probably not be allowed by then so plan on other means, or keep it simple and enjoy at the restaurant. I look forward to meeting all of you. :cmp1: :cue:Im still stoked up cant wait to put faces on those I talk with
Don't expect them to be pretty :chuckle:
Post by: TeacherMan on March 07, 2009, 07:02:43 AM
Me and stump are but if my wife and one kid go its full. We should really try and see how much boat room we have. Not that you have to have one but it is nice.
Like stated earlier we can also run people up the Palouse a mile or so, about a 20 minute ride from camp. That is where a large portion of the cats will be, at least if it is windy.
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on March 07, 2009, 07:08:00 AM
I have not fished over there before I have a 21 foot Skeeter bass boat, I do not know if that is adequate for that kind of water, what kind of boat works in there? Do you need a sled??
Joe
Post by: walt on March 07, 2009, 09:31:46 AM
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Post by: buckhorn2 on March 07, 2009, 04:07:51 PM
Post by: rasbo on March 07, 2009, 04:11:24 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 07, 2009, 04:13:37 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 07, 2009, 04:34:24 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 07, 2009, 04:48:04 PM
Post by: Da stump on March 08, 2009, 10:45:58 AM
Post by: rasbo on March 08, 2009, 10:52:04 AM
Post by: rasbo on March 21, 2009, 04:58:02 AM
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on March 21, 2009, 05:12:04 AM
Post by: rasbo on March 21, 2009, 06:12:27 AM
Shoot, that's a good idea! I know of a few spots over here to catch sunfish easily.I just pull the sharp stick ya fins off,then I will frezze them,then cut a slit in the belly when I fish
Post by: Da stump on March 23, 2009, 10:14:34 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 23, 2009, 06:55:34 PM
Post by: rasbo on March 24, 2009, 03:56:57 AM
I was going to hit bonnieville for some shad on the way over we used them at central ferry last year. If the shad are biting I will bring them if anyone wants to try some.sounds good to me
Post by: Da stump on March 24, 2009, 11:25:25 AM
Post by: rasbo on March 24, 2009, 12:48:14 PM
I heard of a good recipe for shad. You put it on a cedar plank that has been coated with olive oil. Stuff it with onion and garlic. roast a low heat about 225 degrees for about 5 hours. Take it out and throw the shad away and eat the plank. ;):chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: giddyhitch on March 25, 2009, 08:23:33 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on April 09, 2009, 09:18:39 AM
Post by: rasbo on April 09, 2009, 12:24:39 PM
I got a call yesterday from Lyons Ferry asking if I had reserved a tent spot or trailer spot and if I was with the hunting wa. group. They must be getting ready for us now if the fish and weather just work out.did you already make one,we did but they havent called back about anything :dunno:
Post by: Da stump on April 09, 2009, 01:47:49 PM
Post by: rasbo on April 09, 2009, 03:02:38 PM
I recieved a call yesterday as well from Lyons Ferry Marina. They just got there computor set up and are doing all the data entry stuff and confirmations for the weekend. If you are not contacted soon I'd contact them. I quess I am just the nervous type :party1: :cmp1: :stirthepot:Im on it thanks stump :hello:
Post by: rasbo on April 09, 2009, 03:29:29 PM
Post by: yelp on April 09, 2009, 03:34:46 PM
Post by: rasbo on April 09, 2009, 03:40:35 PM
I'd come down but I'll be busy hunting turkeys...these were caught last year..just thought I would get you guys excited...good luck. Sweet dreams...was that at lyons ferry yelp?
Post by: Da stump on April 09, 2009, 04:09:03 PM
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on April 09, 2009, 09:01:29 PM
Joe
Post by: yelp on April 10, 2009, 07:55:52 AM
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Post by: BLKBEARKLR on April 27, 2009, 07:25:11 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on April 29, 2009, 09:24:41 AM
Post by: TribalDragon911 on April 29, 2009, 09:27:32 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on April 29, 2009, 09:29:42 AM
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on April 29, 2009, 09:38:05 AM
Post by: Da stump on April 29, 2009, 11:41:14 AM
Post by: rasbo on April 29, 2009, 12:12:30 PM
Dang, a month is a long time.what do you use on the smallies exactly I was at cabelas this morning and forgot :chuckle: mind farts suck
Post by: walt on April 29, 2009, 12:36:34 PM
Post by: whacker1 on April 29, 2009, 01:52:25 PM
Post by: Machias on April 29, 2009, 01:55:00 PM
Post by: whacker1 on April 29, 2009, 01:57:17 PM
She has informed me that we won't be camping on this anniversary, so it will have to wait until another time.
Post by: rasbo on April 29, 2009, 02:00:29 PM
I wish I could join you folks, but that is my anniversary that weekend.and your point is :chuckle: :chuckle: if you cant make it have a great anniversery
Post by: rasbo on April 29, 2009, 02:05:58 PM
Here is what I have been working on this spring. Bass on the flyrod is new to me but I think any streamer will work depending on their mood. I'm headed up to the PO this weekend to try for pike and smallies and maybe a turkey. I will have the spinning rod and some plastics if the wind is up and definately spinning rod for cats. Come on June!looks great and should get them.I watched a guy the other day using a fly rod on bass it looked fun.I look like a guy with ADT and bees attacking him trying to cast a fly
Post by: Da stump on April 29, 2009, 03:02:59 PM
Post by: Da stump on April 30, 2009, 11:12:53 AM
Post by: bigdave on April 30, 2009, 11:19:03 AM
Just jokin'. Seriously, I went that same route a few years back. Knee surgery the last day of the school year. The good news is with any luck, he'll be ready for hunting season in the fall.
Dave
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on April 30, 2009, 11:19:46 AM
Post by: rasbo on April 30, 2009, 05:49:56 PM
Post by: rasbo on May 04, 2009, 09:11:13 PM
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on May 04, 2009, 09:20:54 PM
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on May 04, 2009, 09:23:42 PM
Post by: walt on May 04, 2009, 11:00:02 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on May 05, 2009, 09:33:31 AM
Post by: Da stump on May 05, 2009, 10:12:29 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 05, 2009, 10:28:07 AM
I feel really bad guys. Just got to take care of that little one of mine. All 6'1" and 250 lbs of him. :dunno:family first brother,well do it again just say when..do need some tips on where to bank fish
Post by: Da stump on May 06, 2009, 09:38:21 AM
I would concentrate on the area's of the Palouse that can be reached by foot. There is also the Tuccanun, the mouth of it and the deeper holes. Check the regs first.I feel really bad guys. Just got to take care of that little one of mine. All 6'1" and 250 lbs of him. :dunno:family first brother,well do it again just say when..do need some tips on where to bank fish
Post by: rasbo on May 06, 2009, 10:21:55 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on May 06, 2009, 10:35:30 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 06, 2009, 10:37:45 AM
There is a state park at the mouth of the Palouse river. It will be closed but you can park at the gate and walk down to the marina. The cats will be in only 2-5' of water because they will be in the spawn. This protected bay on the river should be a great spot for them from shore. You are looking for large shallow flats. Last year I saw half a dozen cars parked at the top and they where walking down in. I would use a set up that allowed you to use several baits at once. 3-way swivel sets. I would try cut plus trout, squaw fish, shrimp, and of course liver. Night crawlers work as well and you will pick smallmouth up with them. If you get into small mouth you will actually want to move, the cats will be in schools and be chasing the smallmouth away because they are spawning. Don't forget about the little trout ponds in the area also, the best fishing for cats is obviously evening and night time so have fun bring a rifle and go shoots some yotes and ground squirrels during part of your day. I feel really bad guys, this surgery date is actually making me miss the last week of school which is horrible. I feel for my sub that week. I told the doc that my last day of school was the 12th, but i wanted the surgery in June not July or August and this was the date he said he could get me in.thanks teach,just get healed up we can always do it again
Post by: rasbo on May 08, 2009, 08:09:25 PM
Post by: walt on May 08, 2009, 08:33:25 PM
http://www.darvertackle.com/
Post by: rasbo on May 08, 2009, 09:12:08 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 08, 2009, 09:45:52 PM
Post by: 400out on May 10, 2009, 11:00:57 AM
Post by: 400out on May 10, 2009, 01:15:13 PM
Post by: Machias on May 11, 2009, 10:15:11 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 11, 2009, 05:41:45 PM
Well I'm hosed. I can only make it down on the 7th. My daughter graduates on the 5th and I got volunteered to be security for the Senior All Nighter. Then on the 6th I'm riding in the Reardon Mule Days Parade. I will try and get down there the evening of the 6th, if not I'll be down early the morning of the 7th. :(Ill save a few for ya :chuckle: hope to meet ya,tell the daughter congrates on the hard work :hello:
Post by: rasbo on May 18, 2009, 05:21:51 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on May 25, 2009, 07:45:04 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 25, 2009, 01:27:18 PM
We are getting close. This weather is getting me ready I have my list of things to take and can hardly wait. Anyone hear any reports.havent heard nothing,how many in your crew going??
Post by: buckhorn2 on May 25, 2009, 05:11:09 PM
Post by: rasbo on May 25, 2009, 09:02:08 PM
I plan on leaving the 4th and hitting bonnieville for shad then heading over. I have just one person going with me and will have room in the boat if someone wants. I don;t know anything about that place only what teacherman and stump have said so will be just following there advise wish they could be there but hope the operation goes well. I have a black silverado with a hunt washington sticker josh made me with an elk and a 23 foot black alumaweld we will be tent camping. Holler if you see me. buckhorn2 DELyou bet,Ill be at the marina in a comfort trailor and a silverado lic plate erasmus...
Post by: rasbo on May 30, 2009, 12:06:42 PM
Post by: Da stump on May 30, 2009, 03:27:16 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on May 31, 2009, 09:14:36 AM
Post by: rasbo on June 01, 2009, 02:41:56 AM
Post by: KillBilly on June 01, 2009, 09:34:51 AM
Al
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on June 01, 2009, 09:38:09 AM
Post by: KillBilly on June 01, 2009, 09:41:09 AM
Is there a time/place to meet for those only coming in on Saturday? I'd really hate to drive out there and not be able to find anyone from the site.
Good question, I just assumed I would be able to find Rasbo by looking for all the YAR's that would be hanging around... :chuckle:
Post by: rasbo on June 02, 2009, 12:19:19 AM
I dont think many are coming out.killbilly has my number,and so does everyone looking for pidgeons :chuckle: :chuckle:Is there a time/place to meet for those only coming in on Saturday? I'd really hate to drive out there and not be able to find anyone from the site.
Good question, I just assumed I would be able to find Rasbo by looking for all the YAR's that would be hanging around... :chuckle:
Post by: bigdave on June 02, 2009, 11:01:09 AM
Bigdave
Post by: rasbo on June 02, 2009, 06:37:41 PM
Post by: KillBilly on June 02, 2009, 06:59:28 PM
I might not make it,a good friend passed yesterday,depends on the funeral..
And myself, BTKR and Catwithboost won't make it either. It is just too much drive (12Hrs.) for a one day trip.
Sorry for your loss Jim. Prayers out to his family.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 02, 2009, 11:05:20 PM
Post by: rasbo on June 04, 2009, 06:12:02 AM
Post by: bearmanric on June 07, 2009, 02:25:55 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on June 07, 2009, 02:35:45 PM
Post by: rasbo on June 07, 2009, 02:37:12 PM
three of us made it caught over 70 channel cat's. had a blast. just got home. Rickthats awesome wanted to be there.. :drool:
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 07, 2009, 02:45:10 PM
three of us made it caught over 70 channel cat's. had a blast. just got home. RickThats allot of cats :drool: Congrats to you guys! Were you guys fishing out of a boat up the palouse aways?
Post by: bearmanric on June 07, 2009, 03:02:59 PM
Post by: bearmanric on June 07, 2009, 03:32:24 PM
buckhorn2 got the big ones..
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another big one.. :'(
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another for buckhorn2 and here is Del Friend bob behind him.
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buckhorn2 saturday afternoon...
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Bearmanric..
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Post by: bearmanric on June 07, 2009, 03:46:55 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv68%2Fbearmanric%2Fcalls001-106.jpg&hash=6e7560420a0c564fa051ef18bc6692e22277e5b5)
first channel cat caught thursday..
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Post by: buckhorn2 on June 07, 2009, 04:38:47 PM
Post by: bearmanric on June 07, 2009, 04:50:29 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on June 07, 2009, 07:30:41 PM
Post by: Da stump on June 08, 2009, 07:04:49 AM
I am really glad that you guys had a great time, Both teacherman and myself where holding our breath because with so many variables things can go bad. Great group of cats. Bet that took a little time to fillet.
Post by: bearmanric on June 08, 2009, 07:47:16 AM
Post by: Machias on June 08, 2009, 10:11:33 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on June 08, 2009, 04:27:51 PM
So how about a write up to fill in all of us who couldn't make it. We want a few details, like did anyone fish from the shore? If, so how did they do? What were you catching them on? :'( I hope you guys all had a great time! How many folks showed up.
:yeah:
Post by: rasbo on June 08, 2009, 04:55:03 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on June 08, 2009, 05:22:35 PM
Post by: Da stump on June 08, 2009, 05:56:59 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 08, 2009, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: Machias on June 08, 2009, 09:43:02 PM
Post by: bearmanric on June 08, 2009, 10:41:37 PM