So who's up for a Sandy River Float????

[RollinontheRvr]

Okay, so we have been talking about a Sandy River float trip. I am up for it, anyone else? It sounds like a great day to me. It will give us a chance to put a face with a name. Being new to the forum I know I would like the chance meet and fish with other people here so what do you guys say, shall we do it? Let's hear from anyone and everyone and set it up....:D

[ampersat]

I'm in. I'd love to front seat down the Sandy sometime. Perhaps we could have a filet and vac pack session in the garage with some darts and homebrew.

[RollinontheRvr]

I suck at darts but good at home brew.....:D

[TailOutSwingin]

I would play. Right now my drifter is in need of a little repair (wood is quiet and warm, but a pain to maintain!) but I may have it ready in time. If not I am really good at sitting up front and relaxing;).

Or I could be part of an "auxiliary toon brigade" if we are short on DB's.


And everyone gets better at darts after some home-brew!

[TTJLN]

I don't have a drifter, but I do have a toon! I would love to float.

[Arctic]

I might be able to wrangle the DedDrift together with an open seat..If not I will toon it..No friggin doubt! Sidedrifting Steelhead is a rush from an 8' stillwater carpet.:eek:

[Chinook SSSF]

Yup IM in, Does Alan have a DB? He claims to be a sandy noob but I will front seet with you if so and help out?

[Osmosis]

nope dont have a DB. been trying to find one cheap. Maybe I'll have one in time for the float.
Arctic has a small one.

yeah I'm sandy rookie. I've caught more than a couple fish from it, I just know the clack alot better.

[Chinook SSSF]

Thats ok, thats exactly how I feel about all the boat water on the clack : )

[Arctic]

Hell yeah Matt, and Al...If I can manage to get this bastard goin, I would love to have two competent fisherfolks on board. It is small, and nasty green, but it has two seats, and I don't think my friend is gonna be able to go, so if I have the room, or the boat period...You guys can have first dibs...I will need to get schooled up on the Sandy during the drift, but all I need to know is how far out you want to be from the bank...This is sounding fun as hell!

[williesteal17]

I'm up for that could also have an open seat or 2. Just figure up a date and time. I don't mind just rowing and watching either..

[RollinontheRvr]

Okay, sounds like a bunch of us are up for it so what's next Matt? I have never done this before so what's the best way to set a time and date for everyone to get together and float?????:D

[Chinook SSSF]

Well IM not the one with the boat so lol, you guys with the boats need to pick a day. I will make it open when I get it....I can suggest a weekend but we would want to just take it slow and enjoy the float with the others that will be trying as well.

I think most work weekdays right?

[RollinontheRvr]

A weekend day sounds good to me. The nice thing about the Sandy is that it is not a combat zone on the weekends, at least not the times I go out. I generally fish every Sunday when the fish are running. There have been tons of times where I have seen one boat or none at all, that's part of what I like about the Sandy.:D:D

[RollinontheRvr]

Anybody interested in meeting at Stark Street Pizza next weekend to set up the float trip for the end of this month or the beginning of February?


Say 7:30 on Saturday: Pizza and Beer? :eek:


P.M. of course.....:D

[Chinook SSSF]

Yes I am interested ofcourse

[RollinontheRvr]

Matt's in, whose next?

[williesteal17]

Sounds good to me Rollin River, Stark street pizza is the one just east of 205 on stark right??

[RollinontheRvr]

Yes Sir, that would be the one.....Whose next?

[TailOutSwingin]

I think that I can make it on saturday. I will know for sure by tuesday or so.

[williesteal17]

Weekend is best here!!

[RollinontheRvr]

I think that I can make it on saturday. I will know for sure by tuesday or so.


Sounds good, could PM me and let me know??

Thanx

[RollinontheRvr]

Weekend is best here!!


Cool, sounds like things are coming together.....let's keep it goin'....:D

[GW]

I'm interested, but really really tenative to commit based on the plans the wife has and the weather that we get. I'll keep on eye on the date you guys pick.

[TailOutSwingin]

PM sent. I got saturday evening cleared so I will be there.

[RollinontheRvr]

I'm interested, but really really tenative to commit based on the plans the wife has and the weather that we get. I'll keep on eye on the date you guys pick.


Hey Weekender, the date is set for this coming Saturday, 7:30 PM @ Stark Street Pizza @ 92nd & Stark. The more the merrier, keep in mind this is a get together to set a date to float....:) If you can't make pizza but still want to be kept up to date on the float, no problem, we can do that for ya'

[RollinontheRvr]

nope dont have a DB. been trying to find one cheap. Maybe I'll have one in time for the float.
Arctic has a small one.

yeah I'm sandy rookie. I've caught more than a couple fish from it, I just know the clack alot better.



Hey Osmosis, it's all good, feel free to join in on Saturday either way, just let me know please.

So far we have seven of us showing up, I will call Stark Street tomorrow and reserve a table for us to use...:cool:

[TailOutSwingin]

PM about Stark Street.

[Arctic]

I'll show up...Maybe have Osmosis in tow if he can swing it with me...I'm really hopin to have the DB ready, but either way, I'm showing up. Count another one for the table.

[RollinontheRvr]

I'll show up...Maybe have Osmosis in tow if he can swing it with me...I'm really hopin to have the DB ready, but either way, I'm showing up. Count another one for the table.



You're already on the list Buddy, no sweat.....and if you can bring Osmosis all the better....:)

[Arctic]

Yeah, I kind of figured, just don't want to assume anything though...Makes an ASS of U and ME...Assume...Meh, we'll be there, at least I will. This is sounding pretty wicked!

[williesteal17]

I'll be there sat 7:30pm

[RollinontheRvr]

So, Stark Street does not do reservations for under thirty people so I will go early and secure a table for us to use on Saturday. 7:30 PM.

[williesteal17]

I Will probably have the wife with me Saturday night. I have a freind that shuttles me on the sandy when I run it. He just drops me off at Oxbow with my rig and then picks me up were ever we take out at with my rig. So for the float day trip I could take people back up river to get rigs . It's a Suburban and 6 or 7 people can fit. Also has a winch on it and could drag boats out at Dabny if need be..

[RollinontheRvr]

I Will probably have the wife with me Saturday night. I have a freind that shuttles me on the sandy when I run it. He just drops me off at Oxbow with my rig and then picks me up were ever we take out at with my rig. So for the float day trip I could take people back up river to get rigs . It's a Suburban and 6 or 7 people can fit. Also has a winch on it and could drag boats out at Dabny if need be..



Sounds good Willie, I have something to pull boats out with to so we should be covered. Wives are welcome of course, mine will be working so she won't be able to join in unless plans change for some reason. Anybody else bringing their wife?? If so, let me know so I can save us a big enough table.....:eek:

[Chinook SSSF]

Cool, so we are good on meetingSunday night? what time did we decide? ny thoughts?

[Chinook SSSF]

ohh wait Saturday? k, lol....what time? 7:30>?

Osmos best come! lol, but hes a bit away and can understand, hes almost to Molalla!

[Arctic]

Yeah, we are both pretty deep in the sticks, but if he's not busy, he'll come I'm sure. Haha.

[RollinontheRvr]

Saturday evening 7:30 is the day and time @ Stark Street Pizza on 92nd and Stark. What are your thoughts inquiring minds want too know????:D:D

[Osmosis]

I will try to be there, so add me to the list.

[RollinontheRvr]

You're on the already as a possible I believe. As for me, my wife doesn't have to work after all so there will be one more wife there, so feel free to bring wife/girlfriend....:D

[Chinook SSSF]

OK great, Chrissy would love a night out, we can reserve the guys day for the trip we plan lol....

Thanks so much for putting this together Chris. It will be fun!


And does Rob need a ride down? I will have Chrissy with me so IM an going to be a des driver...

Rob?
nm, I will just call his busy behind..

[Chinook SSSF]

Rob and Brady are going as well. As long as a sitter can be found.

[RollinontheRvr]

Rob and Brady are going as well. As long as a sitter can be found.


The more the merrier....this going to be a kick....:D

[TTJLN]

Worm Slayer and I plan to attend.

[RollinontheRvr]

Worm Slayer and I plan to attend.


I had you down on the list and I will add Worm Slayer as well.

[ampersat]

Seriously, you guys need to get together, eat pizza and have beers to figure out when to go fishing? Seriously? I mean, really?

You guys may be too "high maintenance" for me.

:cool:

[Mr. R & B]

Just a good excuse to get together and have a beer and pizza.

[RollinontheRvr]

Seriously, you guys need to get together, eat pizza and have beers to figure out when to go fishing? Seriously? I mean, really?

You guys may be too "high maintenance" for me.

:cool:


You don't really think this is "Just" about planning a float do ya'? Any port in a storm to eat pizza and drink beer right????:eek: Besides, if I am not mistaken you were the first one to jump on the list....:eek: :eek: :D

ROFLMAO......Man you're killin' me.

[Fishfinder]

Neat idea! I have a older 16' alumaweld that is dying to go on a float. I can't make Saturday, (wife's birthday) but the float sounds fun! I am pretty new on the sticks, have been down the Wilson, kiltches, and the lower sandy, so I can defanetly get arround. Let me know!:cool:

[RollinontheRvr]

Okay, it's finally humpday, we are on the down hill slide to the weekend.....cool. Saturday the 17th @ Stark Street Pizza on 92nd & Stark for anyone coming in a little later in the game. Meet, eat, drink and plan a float trip...Yes Amp, I said plan a float trip......:D:D:D

[FireFish]

OK, I finally had time to get on and catch up. I know I can't make the pizza, but I would very much consider getting in on the float trip. I don't know anything about the Sandy, but I do know a thing or two about winter steel and rowing my drift boat. I have a 2003 17" by 54 Willie with comfortable seats and nice heaters, if needed... :)
Depending on the date, I may be up for it. I would have at least 1 if not 2 seats available. It would be a great chance to get down there, fish the Sandy, meet the imfamous Matthew Clark and have a really good time. Rollin, keep me posted on the events, we'll see if I can't put this all together.
P.S. Matt, I saw your note to the editor "Keep The Flame Alive" in the journal. Nice touch....:p

FireFish....:)

[RollinontheRvr]

I will keep you posted as I find out what is going on. Sorry to hear you can't make pizza but you are more than welcome to join in on the float just the same. We look forward to you joining in on the fun, it should be a great day.

[giggsy70]

I will be there Sat to talk fish with good people. I am new to the area and enjoy putting faces to the names. Look fwd to seeing everybody.

[Chinook SSSF]

OK, I finally had time to get on and catch up. I know I can't make the pizza, but I would very much consider getting in on the float trip. I don't know anything about the Sandy, but I do know a thing or two about winter steel and rowing my drift boat. I have a 2003 17" by 54 Willie with comfortable seats and nice heaters, if needed... :)
Depending on the date, I may be up for it. I would have at least 1 if not 2 seats available. It would be a great chance to get down there, fish the Sandy, meet the imfamous Matthew Clark and have a really good time. Rollin, keep me posted on the events, we'll see if I can't put this all together.
P.S. Matt, I saw your note to the editor "Keep The Flame Alive" in the journal. Nice touch....:p

FireFish....:)

2 things, forst off I was just begining to wonder what happen to you and was hoping it was not flood related since You guys got a good belt of it all. Glad to see your back, now where is Seamslayer?

Also I had to do a double take on the Journal thing because that sounds like a letter I sent to pat a few months back. Was that in like a 'letters to the editor thing'? Pat never mails me, lol...

By any chance is there a kenai photo spread in there by Me and Nick Braun? I sent in some way cool photos Nick shot on our tour.

Thanks Fire, glad your still here!

[RollinontheRvr]

I will be there Sat to talk fish with good people. I am new to the area and enjoy putting faces to the names. Look fwd to seeing everybody.



Gotcha on the list, see ya' on Saturday Giggs....:D

[Chinook SSSF]

Messaged Ed Fast..

[williesteal17]

OK, I finally had time to get on and catch up. I know I can't make the pizza, but I would very much consider getting in on the float trip. I don't know anything about the Sandy, but I do know a thing or two about winter steel and rowing my drift boat. I have a 2003 17" by 54 Willie with comfortable seats and nice heaters, if needed... :)
Depending on the date, I may be up for it. I would have at least 1 if not 2 seats available. It would be a great chance to get down there, fish the Sandy, meet the imfamous Matthew Clark and have a really good time. Rollin, keep me posted on the events, we'll see if I can't put this all together.
P.S. Matt, I saw your note to the editor "Keep The Flame Alive" in the journal. Nice touch....:p

FireFish....:) Maybe I'll let somebody else take my boat and I'll front seat with Fire fish and the heaters.:D

[williesteal17]

By the way I have 2 front seats and 1 back seat for anyone that is DB'less or pontoonless.

[RollinontheRvr]

Maybe I'll let somebody else take my boat and I'll front seat with Fire fish and the heaters.:D


You weenie...:D...heaters? Come on man!:eek:

[RollinontheRvr]

I will be there Sat to talk fish with good people. I am new to the area and enjoy putting faces to the names. Look fwd to seeing everybody.


You did not mention whether you have a DB, toon or will you need to ride? I am putting together a list to see where we are at so far. Thanks

[FireFish]

Exactly Matt, letters to the editor. Winter 2009 volume 6 issue 1... I didn't notice any articles on the Keni and or photo shoots with your or Nicks name attached. Funny you would mention that, I figured Pat might have some of your quality stuff in there from time to time. When I see him in Puyallup next week I'll aks him "Hey where are all the Matthew Clark photo's in your Journal"...:D
By the way, we had lots of water in our Fire District, however there is a very good reason I bought a house many years ago in the South HILL area of Puyallup. No water problems in my neighborhood. Thanks for asking...;)
Rollin, I'll be looking to see what date you guys set. It would be great to get down there for a couple of days and do some fishing.

FireFish....

[RollinontheRvr]

No worries, I will keep you posted....:cool:

[FireFish]

Not at all familure with the area, I do know this. Sandy, the town of is about 162 miles and or almost 3 hours from Puyallup. So, where exactly on the river and or what stretch would we be on. Also, a good place to stay one night as I'm sure I would put in 2 days of fishing if someone has the time to join me...;)

FireFish...

[Chinook SSSF]

Puyallup, thats the one that really flooded to right? One of the worse ones.

I think these fellas want to float the Oxbow float down to Dabney.

Glad you had the high ground

[Chuckster]

I guess I haven't signed on in a while..:rolleyes: I can't make the pizza feed on Saturday, but let me know when the date for the float is. I haven't done that stretch of the Sandy yet, but really want to. I've got an older clack with 2 seats.

Chuck

[RollinontheRvr]

I guess I haven't signed on in a while..:rolleyes: I can't make the pizza feed on Saturday, but let me know when the date for the float is. I haven't done that stretch of the Sandy yet, but really want to. I've got an older clack with 2 seats.

Chuck


I'll keep you posted.

[RollinontheRvr]

See you guys tonight @ Stark Street Pizza @ 7:30. Should be good times.

[Chinook SSSF]

A reminder we have a wheel chair coming so upstairs of anyplace will be troublesome. Thanks, see you folks tonight : )

[RollinontheRvr]

Not at all familure with the area, I do know this. Sandy, the town of is about 162 miles and or almost 3 hours from Puyallup. So, where exactly on the river and or what stretch would we be on. Also, a good place to stay one night as I'm sure I would put in 2 days of fishing if someone has the time to join me...;)

FireFish...

Lotsa places to stay, you don't have to go farther out than Gresham, Ox bow Regional Park is close to where Highway 26 and SE Powell Blvd cross. If you can make it down I will give you my number and you can give me a call when you get into town. I have a fenced in yard with dogs where you can hide you drift boat if you want to. Depending on when the float is set up for I might be able to hit that second day with you unless you have someone lined up already, I wouldn't want to step on any toes....:D


P.S.: Notice the font has gone to steelhead green....;)

[FireFish]

Very nice touch on the font Rollin. I'll see how this thing comes together after tonight, when you boys decide what the date is. Hope everyone has a good time and drink one for me. I'll check in tomorrow for some info,:) I hope...

FireFish...

[RollinontheRvr]

Very nice touch on the font Rollin. I'll see how this thing comes together after tonight, when you boys decide what the date is. Hope everyone has a good time and drink one for me. I'll check in tomorrow for some info,:) I hope...

FireFish...


We'll try not to drink too much for you tonight....:eek: