We took 2 boats down the yakima and it was my brothers first time. He swamped his boat thank goodness his 2 sons made it shore. I'll get his boat out tomorrow but I have a problem. He lost all 3 of his oars and there is no place in Yakima that sells db oars. So I'm asking if anyone in the Yakima area that wants to sell a set of oars tonight(Wednesday) I would gladly buy them. I will travel if I have to. I hope I get a reply.
The duck (Jim Marquis) phone #509 248-6252

May I ask how it happened? I plan on getting my first boat this season as well and am just curious.

Duck, glad to hear everyone is ok. Wish I could help, I would loan you mine but I think thats a bit of a drive. How did it happen?

He wasn't paying attention,got too close to a downed sweeper and didn't have time to move out of the way. Sure needs a set of oars. The duck

Why don't you get ahold of the fellas at Red's. I'd be suprised if they wouldn't lend you a pair considering the circumstances. I live in Snoqualmie and would be happy to if you wan't to make the trek.

Roundball: I don't know who Reds is. Must be some distants though. Thank you for your input. The Duck

Duck,
Reds is about half way between Eburg and Yakima in the canyon. Which section were you guys floating? I am glad everyone is ok.

Yo, Duck - Glad everyone is okay. There are three guide services/oufitters in E-burg or on the river - I bet ANY would be glad to help you out:

http://www.redsflyshop.com/

Ask for Steve Joyce (owner)

http://www.worleybuggerflyco.com/

Ask for Steve Worley, Owner

http://www.theeveninghatch.com/

Not sure who owns this one - Jack something.

I bet they all already know of your predicament. I'd be surprised if they have not already offered help.

Good luck!

Back Eddy

Red is a great guy and I would bet he would lend you a set of oars to get the boat out. He is on the right side as you are driving through the canyon from E-Berg

I am headed over there for a float on the Yak on Sunday. I could bring my set as a loaner as I am going down in another person's boat.

Let me know and I will bring them along if you need to borrow some, or I could buy a pair at Sportco and bring them over if I can get paid in cash on Sunday morning.

Let me know.

Andy

Thank you Dogfish for the offer but I found some oars that I can use tomorrow.
Thanks again, The Duck

did you get it out

The questions is did I get the boat out? The answer is NO. We grapled on the stump where it's at but the current is too fast to pull the db over. What a headach. I wish my sled had enough power but it doesn't. We'll try again tomorrow. By the way should I ware my neoprene waders or not. Might be a chance of me swamping too. The duck

What float is it on?

Stop by the Evening Hatch Coffee shop by the truck stop. Ask for Jeff, he is over there now and may be able to help you out!

Tell him the Steamside Chef sent ya..

This guy Johnny B can be located at the same shop! or here

http://www.cascadeangler.com/

driftboater thank you for the input but this guide does not drift the same stretch of river as I do. It is very rare to see any dbs where I fish. He lives in E-burg and I live in Yakima and I never fish the canyon. Thanks for the advice.
The Duck

Hey Duck,

Just curious - your post implies you fish closer to Yakima - below Roza, then? Or, are you above the Canyon in the Cle-Elum area? I'm guessing it's the former, as you mentioned your sled. Was wondering how you'd use a sled in the canyon. Guess I just answered my own question. ..

Good luck with the recovery. Let us know how it turns out.

Eddy

BackEddy, I am below Roza in fact I'm below Sunnyside Dam but if I had a salvage to do on a drift boat above Roza, I would not hesitate to use a sled. Laws or no laws. I wouldn't let any law keep me from my db. The Duck

Duck,

My buddy Rick Bock told me about your incident, thank goodness everyone is okay. I also am from Yakima and have floated that stretch many times from K-Mart to the I-82 bridge, and there's some hairy stuff in there.

I'll see if I can round up some oars for ya. My buddy and I are planning on fishing the canyon tomorrow, but let me see what I can do. Otherwise, I've got a sled and depending on exactly where your boat is, I think I can run in. The only problem is that I'll need to be somewhere near a deep channel so I can plane (I have an 18' Weldcraft w/ V6, so she's heavy).

Get me some details.

rola76, We'll be down 1/4mile below Valley Mall Blvd. My cell is 952-9437. Call me if you can. ( Sat)You can almost drive to where we're at. Jim Marquis The Duck