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Title: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: highside74 on August 15, 2022, 07:06:00 PM
They were following us heading up river at the slot where the split at Blue Creek is. We were mid way to the next shallow spot when my boy shouts "That boat is flipping!" I glance up as it was turning sideways and starting to tumble. We did a quick 180 and started heading for them. The boat was completely under and being pushed by the river and the guys were swimming with everything they had to get to the shore at Blue creek. They were very lucky because they were fly fisherman wearing full chest waders. They were both wearing their belts which kept a lot of the water of the their waders. Once we were sure they were out of danger we went after their gear. We were able to save quite a bit actually. Then we went and gave them a ride back to the boat launch. Their was so much water in one the guys waders that I had to lift his legs in the boat one by one. Serious adrenaline rush for a few moments.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 15, 2022, 07:09:08 PM
Good thing that you guys were there and seen it! 

Good job!!!

 :tup:
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: TVHunts on August 15, 2022, 07:10:04 PM
Crazy!  Glad you were there and they are safe.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: Platensek-po on August 15, 2022, 07:25:45 PM
Wow!! Just fished it yesterday! Always soemthing crazy going on at blue creek
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: zwickeyman on August 15, 2022, 07:45:19 PM
Wow!! Just fished it yesterday! Always soemthing crazy going on at blue creek

Thats a fact
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: TommyH on August 15, 2022, 07:46:31 PM
Good on you for helping out. Good karma and tight lines coming your way.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 15, 2022, 07:50:33 PM
Is that a small jet sled?  Did he slow down to quick and take a big gulp over the back?  Definately no flotation foam in that boat.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: highside74 on August 15, 2022, 08:00:35 PM
Is that a small jet sled?  Did he slow down to quick and take a big gulp over the back?  Definately no flotation foam in that boat.

Yeah 15ft boat with a 40hp outboard. He went to wide to the left  hit the bottim and pushed nose right, the the boat caught bottom again as it was turning sideways in the faster water and tumbled it right over
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: Wa hunter on August 15, 2022, 08:39:41 PM
Crazy, good job Highside.  Things happen quickly on moving water. Do you think they were overloaded or picked the wrong line?
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: MtnMuley on August 15, 2022, 08:41:37 PM
Goes to show how dangerous river running can be if you don't know the river. Even with a 40 hp. Glad you were there to help them out. :tup:
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: highside74 on August 15, 2022, 08:49:21 PM
Crazy, good job Highside.  Things happen quickly on moving water. Do you think they were overloaded or picked the wrong line?

Wrong line missed the slot. After we picked them up and ran through the spot where he flipped he said he was a lot further left than our line.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: BigCutty3 on August 15, 2022, 08:58:26 PM
Your a stand-up dude highhside, way to set an example for your son, and some good karma coming your way.  The river claims boats every year, particularly in low flows.  She’s a different animal every day, can’t ever take her for granted.  I fished it on Saturday when it was 2500 and puckered up in a couple spots.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: 2MANY on August 16, 2022, 09:18:22 AM
Accidents happen but more frequently with bug chuckers.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: jamesfromseattle on August 16, 2022, 09:21:03 AM
I don't always wear a wading belt...good reminder that I should. Stuff happens fast.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: Buckjunkie on August 16, 2022, 09:30:04 AM
Nice work and quick reaction!

Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 16, 2022, 09:59:43 AM
Well done in helping them out.  :tup:
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: cavemann on August 16, 2022, 11:29:59 AM
So question, how do they retrieve boats in the river??  Would be cool to watch that

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Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: Sandberm on August 16, 2022, 11:47:41 AM
Wow, stuff goes wrong quick. Scary stuff. Maybe theres a reason my wife is always nagging me to wear my life jacket.

Nice rescue job.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: Sneaky Squirrel on August 16, 2022, 01:41:11 PM
Good Job on helping out! Blink of an eye, things can change....
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: elkrack on August 16, 2022, 05:14:24 PM
Wow they are lucky you guys were right there! Waders filling up is a scary feeling!
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: Gobble Gobble on August 16, 2022, 08:34:45 PM
I saw a boat recovered from the bottom of a lake that someone had forgotten to put the plug back in. Fortunately, it was tied off to shore when it went under. They simply pulled the boat up on shore as much as they could and started bailing it out. They were their all day, we almost joined them when the boat I was in jumped a sand bar while towing a skier.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 17, 2022, 05:03:54 AM
Thats a bummer, glad you were there to help out.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: salmosalar on August 17, 2022, 08:57:59 AM
What make of boat? Flat or semi-V?
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: highside74 on August 17, 2022, 09:30:52 AM
What make of boat? Flat or semi-V?

It was sunk but I believe it was flat. Almost like a drift boat sled combo. I think that's why it got sideways so easy after 1st contact.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: salmosalar on August 17, 2022, 01:16:21 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: fowl smacker on August 19, 2022, 05:11:45 PM
Guy on the addicted fishing Facebook page just posted that there's a sunk sled right in front of his house.  Not sure if it's the same boat or not.
Title: Re: Saw A Boat Flip On The Cowlitz Today
Post by: Remnar on August 19, 2022, 07:09:30 PM
 Its the same one . 
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