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Posted by: Mark B
Posted on: 08/30/11 at 18:57:48

Thanks all. This tournament was a blast. Like Terry said, the river is fairly easy to navigate (except for the logs as the are always on the move Grin

). I had sturgeon roll in front of my boat both mornings. Freaked me out a bit as I started having visions of full grown momma sturgeon leaping in my boat while running 60 mph down the river.

The williamette was a long run from our launch site. The final standings for the tournament show it was an advantage to make the run during that paticular weekend.

Posted by: Terry Posted on: 08/28/11 at 02:12:32
Mark said he almost hit a sturgeon, ask him about it. I don't think there were any close calls. The Willamette is very simple river to navigate. Just remember your buoy colors and which way you are travelling and you'll be fine. I agree on the time of year, but next year is already scheduled, something to think about for 2013. Let's make it happen.

Posted by: Chris B.
Posted on: 08/27/11 at 15:46:00

Those pictures say it all. Well done guys !! Mark, you won it and you haven't been on the Willamette before ? Is the willy one of the more sketchy to navigate rivers ? You gotta give a little speech at the meeting about that, not too many details though Wink

So were there any close calls with logs or sand bars for anyone ? I'm a little sissy when it comes to new places like the river, but I'm going to have to to make it next year Undecided

Posted by: Larry S. Posted on: 08/27/11 at 03:11:53
Great Pics!! well done ya'll!!!

Posted by: bassin9 Posted on: 08/27/11 at 01:10:50

Posted by: bassin9 Posted on: 08/27/11 at 01:06:07
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Posted by: Rodney H Posted on: 08/26/11 at 15:49:41
August must be the time to fish it. Will I see you there next August???

Posted by: trackerpt175 - Ex Member Posted on: 08/26/11 at 04:01:19
Great job mark! How many guys fished it? I would agree with most that its a fun fishery, but august may not be the time to go there.

Posted by: Varmint - Ex Member Posted on: 08/25/11 at 19:18:26
As an ex member of the club who lives in Washougal now, and still trying to figure the bass out, I would really appreciate any info you guys can pass on. Where most of the fish caught on the Willamette ? By Elk Rock Island like last year ? thanks Pat Sotherlund

Posted by: pays2no - Ex Member
Posted on: 08/24/11 at 22:02:21

Yes Chris it was a 2 day tournament. It was tough catching fish with any real size... unless your name is Thomas.

Thomas got "big fish" honors again by catching nearly a 4lb smallie. Congratulations to Mark B on winning the tournament. Cool

Mark had never fished the Willamette River before but he figured it out really quickly. It was a really fun tournament despite the small number of participants. The weather was 97 degrees on Saturday making for some really hot conditions.

Posted by: Chris B. Posted on: 08/24/11 at 06:06:36
Just checking, this was a 2 day still ? Can't wait for Chelan

Posted by: Rwfaz - Ex Member Posted on: 08/23/11 at 06:30:45
really, really, really really ........ HOT!!! Here are the results I can remember: 1. Mark Brown 13.20 lbs 2. Bob Payseno 13.15 lbs 3. Terry Steffenson 9+ lbs 4. Thomas - BIG FISH AGAIN!!!! 5. Some Brit! A great trip yet again, looking forward to next year!!!!

Posted by: Larry S. Posted on: 08/23/11 at 03:36:58
At the Lower Columbia???

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