Okay I'm crazy to take this on considering the Cowlitz is not my river. Its on for June 15 and 16...two days. There will be two weigh ins at a soon to be determined time and place. Two fish categories...springers and summers and a combined weight class. As far as I am concerned the entire river is open and this is a bank and boat event. This should be the one and only great equalizer and decider of "Legend" status amongst all fishing methods and ethnic groups. Looking for help and advice from all. Where should the weighin party land base be is my first priority. So start forming your teams and post them here...plus any advice. My e-mail is gooose@tscnet.com. I have several volunteers too...FJ and Wiser...others to follow. Oh...I almost forgot...Smack talk if ya want....gooose is gonna win anyway .

Gooose,
I might be able to make it. Finally school will be out and I will be stress free. I would sure like to go. I won't talk smack about you catching fish because I believe you can but not bigger than me. I will keep you posted, I don't know what hours I will work this summer. Take care.....
Chris

I'm a go! I'll give you a little advise tho, Stay out of this legends way!

Tyler

This should be alot of fun. Not sure when my daughter's graduation is, but I am sure I will make it down. I will also volunteer to help any way I can.

My home water I will be there at least on the 15th with one open seat in the boat.

Sounds Like it will be a blast I hope I can go.
Just got to pray they dont ship me of to Alaska First
Dances Out

Hey craven don't let tyler near that daughter, he does catch more than fish

or so he "says"

We are in. My son fishjunky and my partner Fat Boy
And me Centerpin. :p :p :p Our boat will be the one Catching.

Hey FS,
I told my daughter long ago that in order for her to be allowed to date anyone, they had to be able to out fish me....I think that already disquallifies the "Legend"

F4.2 on the Cow. I think I'll play

hey craven i got a deal for ya... i out fish you i get a date with your daughter, you out fish me and... i let you decide what i have to do.

Tyler

Well guys........now that schools out I can maybe make it to one of your goofy flotillas and show you whats up...............hehehehe.......jk. River Rat..........check you email.

Tim

I would like to recommend camping/weigh in at either Blue Creek Ramp (Remember Animal House?) or the Barrier Dam Camp Ground (that would be more civilized).Or maybe here one day and there the next. I like anywhere I can camp for free! (We will be on Sand Island this weekend if the fish Gods allow)

We have been getting in some practice for this one recently so there is little doubt that we will be bonkin some fish. I doubt that any of those Oreo's will have the stuffing to make it to this one.

Hey TTT
What happens when I out fish both of you :p Does that mean I get to go out on a date with Cravens Little Girl and You Maybe I can get RT to take you out in stead :p Everyone knows he loves those legens jk. Hope I get to go maybe I can talk the old man into going to but then that would ne be very fair no would it.
Dances Out

Gutz, we should go with the BC idea, much more room there, and we can camp over night and talk lots of [Bleeeeep!]! There would be room for everyone...so, who's bringin' the KEG?

TTT,
Nice try. She gets to pick them first and then I take them fishing to see if they can measure up. But it does sound interesting....when I win I decide what you get to do huh?.....I think I want my house painted....

Hey Tyler
I hope for your sake craven has a small house

Dances Out

Anyone know of a good paint that will bond with cardboard?

Tyler

Fish4Steel;
Fresh Draft Beer Sounds Good! You put your name on the ticket and I'll drink it! I usually bring plenty of cans and occasionaly a bottle of Jack or Jim. The fire only keeps you warm on the outside!

Perhaps we should work a bit of a Clean-Up into this Flotilla. Blue Creek gets pretty trashed. Perhaps the Hatchery would allow us to use there dumpsters. Anyone with any insight or contacts there?

Okay I've had a day to consider recent events on this board....I was very close to bailing on this Flotila....but now its a GO as there is a point to be proven here....its all about having some fun, catching some fish, and meeting some new people....and maybe finding a new fishen bud or two. Two day event starting Midnite on the 15th, area open is the entire Cowlitz, weighins will be at the Blue Creek launch parking lot and the Barrier Dan camp ground, I'm thinking 4:30pm for weighins, you may boat it or bank it, nite time globalling is allowed, how you catch your fish....well thats your own problem...but I would hope everyone would follow Washington fishing regulations. Do I care about the previous Flotilla smack...the Oreo/Wassie thing kinda sucks...nah as the gooose has nothing to prove ...just want a nice weekend fishen with my buds. Anyone want to help out...I've got lots of things that need volunteers. Got issues...leave them at home or go somewhere else. want to smack talk go ahead...I'm not interested until ya smack on gooose or friends. Crap I don't even know who I'm fishen with. So I'm open to any and all positive thoughts on how to make this the best Flotilla ever. Nuff said.

Oh almost forgot...GutZ I think a clean up is one h@ll of an idea...thanks for the suggestion.

Goose:Please accept my apology for what has totally gotten out of hand for a simple question asked.

Please to all of you, attend the floatillas and have fun...they are fun and you get to meet really nice people.

I also want to thank whoever deleted the post while I was out having fun fishing today.

Giz..;.

Giz as I told you I find you an honorable and worthy fisherman....hope to meet you sometime.
That other stuff...I hope all can treat it as "spilt milk" that it is and move on. Thanks.

Gooose you going to float the COW in your ARK ?? :p :p :p :p

Gutz, excellent idea on the "police call" (whaddya expect, I'm a soldier ) I'll bring extra trash bags.
Gooose, ya need help, I'm willing to assist. (check your e-mail)
Now let's go fishing and have some fun

Gooose
We can't be in two places at the same time? Barrier Dam is 7 or 8 miles from Blue Creek. Blue Creek is a "freebie" and being the cheap/frugal B'terd I'am, I would rather spend the $ on sand shrimp.

We have been having good success our last few trips down the Mighty Cow. Backtrolling plugs with the favorite being #25 Pirate Hotshots.

Regarding CleanUp, does anyone know if we can use the dumpster at the hatchery? Is the transfer station at the top of the hill still open? Another option might be to haul the trash to Barrier Dam Camp Ground. Perhaps Friends of the Cowlitz will provide disposal. Just ramblin now ...

GutZ yep I normally can't be in two places at once . Sounds like its Blue Creek ramp for the weighins. As for the overnite accomodations...theres several in the vicinity. Also if you guys are down there on a regular basis it would be nice to find out where we can dispose of the stuff from the cleanup. I'm sure someones recycling bins will be overflowing with aluminum and glass by that sunday . Hmmm now I just need a set of accurate scales .

Centerpin the Ark is still under construction....changing the hull design to a cat with twin jet drives and about 12 rowing stations.

Gooose, if I told ya once I told ya a gazzilion times, I'M NOT ROWIN' I do that enough in my own boat. I'll run a line out though
What is the draft on that Ark? Might "touch" bottom once or twice in the riffles
Just keep my rod holder station reserved, with room for the beer cooler

Okay there has been a change in rules .....No Weigh In! We are there for only one thing ...haven some fun as a group. We will cheer each persons or teams catch and require stories of the days events and misadventures. We will celebrate, meet friends and make new friends. I'm bringen about 12 dozen oysters..maybe more. We shall feast and drink. Need a couple of turkey cookers. I here tell that someone may bring a keg. The main event will be at the Blue Creek launch parking lot...bring body armor. Prize awards(?) ...I haven't asked anyone...if someone wants too we'll award by loudness of the cheers or boos.
other craziness may be added to the event...I have some ideas.

Hey Gooose, if there's no weigh in, how are we going to get to the river? Right on for scratchin that part. No matter what rivers these flotillas occur on, likely over half the people won't know the river well; and that's a big factor for catching fish. So that's not really conducive for making them into competitions. More relaxed and fun without having to scramble and fish real hard too. If someone has an exceptional fishing day, people will learn of it. Cool.

As for having both oysters and a keg at an overnight flotilla, that's the best formula yet for having fun! Sign me up. I hope that doesn't bother the ladies that are coming. ...

EDIT: Ah, poor choice of words? Meant to say, I hope it doesn't bother ladies who are there. I'm sure it won't bother any guys who are coming. Hey 'Fly, remember the first ifish party? = btw, what's she up to these days? About 180 lbs? (jk)

Can someone 'splain boodawgin (sp? ) for those that haven't fished that way?

Also since there is no weighin....just arrive at the end of the day festivities as you can....should be someone still standing after midnite! BTW any of you camper types got one of those metal campfire on legs things?
Should be all right to have one or more of those things burning at BC parking lot.

ooooooooweeeeee! I bet a couple hundred people can't wait to find out, ay?

Camp fires will not be a problem the middle of June as long as it is not a bon fire

I'm bringen the oysters, another has volunteered to bring some prawns and maybe a smoked turkey, anyone got a cajun turkey deep fryer? Lets hear it ..what are you bringen to the feast/celebration?

How about a spit roasted lamb? :p

I have an oven sized grill we use over fires. "Kill it and Grill it" It's always in the truck. Some of Grannies Tater Salad will surely make the trip.

Gutz, kill em and grill em...sounds like my good ole uncles from Indiana. They have a thing for cooking anything over an open *fire*.

I might be thinking that you could probably handle as many trips to the keg as they can!

FJ...out.

I will bring the road kill, I rarly miss. But if you want a skunk then you need to supply your own. sorry I learned my lesson. Take care.
Chris

I think FS is bringin the weiners

Tyler

i hear tyler is a twink... errr bringing the twinkies

Twinkies and weiners...you boys sure are going to be living large down there! :p

Who's bringing the pop?

FJ...out.

Remember young bucks we are checking I.D.s for age and authenticity. :p No problem though for access to the tub of iced down pop. :p

no prob gooose... i just turned 21 yesterday .

Tyler
BTW: who is bringing the keg?

Safeway has 10# boxes of SpareRibs for $9.99. I'll bring one of those and some dam fine sauce!

Tyler,
That is so strange I turned 21 yesterday too. We should just not shave til the flotilla then they won't question us.
Chris

Plug Puller, do you think 5 hairs will make you look older? :p

I just got reminded it can make you look older....I only have 5 on the top of my head.

Fishhead5

Hey, how'd this get back to the top of the list?

This sounds like a lot of fun!!! I think I will see if rvrtramp is up to a run down the cow. A clean up will work also. I will be able to help get rid of the junk if we do not find a spot to get rid of it. I will bring food also if Gutz is bringing the grill. It will be good to meet everyone. Hope I can make it will try to keep the work thing out of the way.

What is the status on F 4.2? It has been very quiet since the feathered one migrated "south". Any one have an update? I'm going just because I can

Down there yesterdeeeee evenin'. Slapped the hurt to a 12 pound hatchery hen.

Kid Cowlitz will be doing good from the bank if I HAVE TO, but remember the right knee is messed up and if I don't hobble, I'm on crutches.

Soooo, anybody might have an open seat, on preferrably a motorized boat, for both or one of those days? Can help with gas and conversation.

I'll be bringing my smaller weber charcoal grill.
Anyone is welcome to use it as long as you bring your own charcoal and meat. Will have it both days down there.

Also, anyone not wanting to "offically" weigh their fish can do so on my electronic (suuuuh weeeet tournament style) scale. It'll be there both days.

I will most likely make it down Thursday evening for an early Friday Drift. I have an open seat Friday. Let me know if you are interested.

Yes Kalamabama I will have the Grill! Hope to see you and the RiverTramp. It was starting to look like you were planning a Kalama cleanup for the same dates.

AuntyM, I have 3 or 4 card table chairs, they are a little rusty but I will bring 'em anyway. If nothing else they are sure to be a tripping hazard.

Fish4Steel bro I'm still here....just been too busy. Flotilla 4.2 is still on and cooking...got 20 dozen oysters and a bucket of steamer clams to bring for my contribution. We still on for the saturday float? BTW I'm now officially completely out of Gooose eggs.... . Hey anyone having an open seat let's hear it...theres some folks looking for a ride.

no matter what happens, someone, somewhere will be offended.
I might be interested in attending this one, sounds like fun!
What do poeple think of displaying some kind of ribbon or small flag of something on our boats to identify us a "F 4.2" participants while on the river?

Escapee hopefully this one will be a "no one offended" event. At least thats what I'm working on...any suggestions are welcome towards this end. I'm thinking small American flags with a F4.2 banner below would be appropiate?
See you there...I'll be there around 6pm friday with oysters and clams.

I'll be there
Will there be a prize for the most miles traveled?
What is it and when can I pick it up? Everson!
Got my 10 yo Shane with me again. Boat don't go anywhere without him!
I might have a seat open. I'll know this week.
If I remember this week, I'll pick up a turkey fryer and some peanut earl! And a full propane bottle!

G-Man coolness.....Cajun Turkey!!!!!!!

Two open Drift Boat seats Friday morning! Talk to me!

ifishthere4iam@hotmail.com

I may take the boys down for a look, but we will be some of the non-fishers at this event. I may see some of you folks on Saturday.

Dogfish;
Kind of like going to the zoo to look at the Animals?

Gutz,

My thoughts exactly. I figure that it would be a right of passage for two young boys. See a few fish, throw some rocks in the river, and look at the wildlife. Papa bear and his two cubs.

Picked up 20 dozen oysters and about 50 pounds of steamer clams today....see ya all there friday bout 6 pm.

Gooose and GutZ, sent you an e-mail to work on details...
All I can say about F 4.2 is let's have some fun!

Everyone look for the RV with Old Glory flying...that'll be F4S ...the center of our Alamo. There is gonna be mass food provided by a number of people....looks like we will all be on a high protein diet ! Everyones contributions are welcome. We could use a couple of plywood/sawhorse serving tables.

Gooose,
Drink a couple for me,oh yea,and shoot a couple oysters too.I thought about making my way down but alass a new zlip is running too hot,got some exploring to do.

Fish4steel,
I have got three out of your childhood stomping grounds,if there ever was a chance to chase memories it is right now.

As long as the one's bringing kids know that there'll be plenty of us who normally don't have to watch ourselves around children.

I most definitely see someone being offended.

Adults act like adults when they are around their kids. That's too bad. :p

I'm just saying someone will be offended is all with all the spouses/other halves and kids running around. I just pray those people will accept my apologies afterwards.

As one of those aforementioned significant others, let me just offer these simple suggestions for behavior around other peoples children.
1. hands off, that means don't touch the little buggers.
2. don't offer them a little taste of your liquor. Some of them are just drunks waiting to happen and you don't want to be responsible for creating a monster, now do ya?
3. Don't throw them in the drink, no matter how irritating they are. Save some of the pleasure of parenting to the parents!
and last but not least, if they are really bothering you,come see me. I always have a spare pair of earplugs, after all, I'm married to the RiverRat!

Should be a good weekend to go fishing the cow. lots of fish to be caught if one knows how to go about it. Heard blue creek is producing some nice fish. Good luck and have fun this weekend. I have to work so won't be able to join in the festivities.

Well we are less than 24 hours from the Flotilla 4.2 aka MadCowTilla ! A lot of folks including myself will be arriving Friday. All bring any contributions you can for the festivities and the feasts!...and lets have a fun weekend!

I will be down there Sat. AM to fish for a little while. I will be going from the bank though. am just curious how many others will be banking it on this flotila? Also how is everyone supposed to know who is who? I might write on a bright piece of paper f4.2 and have my monicar at the bottom. I will check this later today at work to see if there is anything new.
Buck

We'll be the geeky polite guy and two little boys in life jackets fishing from shore. If'n you see us, wave!

Andy