#964424 - 09/15/16 07:04 PM
Montesano Boat Launch
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River Nutrients
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Drove down to see if it was usable.....yes it is, nice job, 2 ramps. There is still work to be done, but for 9/16/2016 it will get a good test. Tide will be low, it will be a minus tide, in the morning so the low water test will be tested. If you launch there and decide you want to fish up river....be careful above "Lukin's".....changes in gravel bar, could cause problems. Good luck, stay safe !!!!!!!!
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#964428 - 09/15/16 08:18 PM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Same parking as it's always been from what I could see from the highway. I'll be back down there on Monday and swing in and check it out
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#964430 - 09/15/16 08:54 PM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: carp]
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River Nutrients
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How much room for parking? I heard it was pretty small Plenty of parking. There is some heavy equipment present but not so much that it will cause problems. I was under the assumption the launch would be closed until work was completed, no?
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#964433 - 09/15/16 09:32 PM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
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What did they use for material at the bottom where it meets the riverbed? This stuff seems to be all the rage these days They used something similar at the new Hoquiam River launch
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#964440 - 09/16/16 05:30 AM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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River Nutrients
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Doc:
That is what was used.......
Parking......As Eric said, the lot is good size, I did ask why the area under and to the West of the bridge was blocked off???? WDFW person, did not have an answer.
Now remember....Mary's River is out of business, could be plenty of parking there...
I'm old enough that I remember, rigs parking on both sides of the road coming in, and along the highway.
Just be ready to launch, nothing worse than to see some "dork", putting gear in the boat, when he finally gets "to the head of the line", grrrrrrrrrr
Have fun.....there are some fish.......remember once you have your adult limit, 1 hatchery King OR 1 hatchery Coho....you are done!!!!!
I'm be targeting jacks, 5, and then go for my adult.....but that's me!!!!!!
Edited by DrifterWA (09/16/16 05:31 AM)
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#964444 - 09/16/16 09:39 AM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
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Pretty good effort above the Aberdeen bridge as I drove into town this morning.
DAM! Forgot to pack a rod for the lunch hour.
Gonna have to make my rounds thru the park to BS with the local regulars to see how they're doing.
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#964450 - 09/16/16 11:05 AM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Dah Rivah Stinkah Pink Mastah
Registered: 08/23/06
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Loc: zipper
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Doc:
I'm old enough that I remember, rigs parking on both sides of the road coming in, and along the highway.
What does that say about me? I remember too. Used to be called Melbourne I think...
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#964452 - 09/16/16 11:29 AM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Returning Adult
Registered: 12/29/99
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I counted 27 vehicles at the launch this morning along with some Heavy equipment. Launch looks great !! Drifter, Might be an easier launch for you boys with the big boats. If you know what I mean
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#964460 - 09/16/16 01:26 PM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
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Pretty good effort above the Aberdeen bridge as I drove into town this morning.
DAM! Forgot to pack a rod for the lunch hour.
Gonna have to make my rounds thru the park to BS with the local regulars to see how they're doing. Well... too DAM busy in clinic... LUNCH hour came and went with no report. Sorry.
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#964469 - 09/16/16 05:31 PM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Registered: 04/17/13
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Melanie and I went out for the opening yesterday, fished incoming through the slack, no action except 3 pike minnows until the slack, then I caught and released a nice bright 8 lb. (or so) chinook with a fin. Didn't act much like a king, charged the boat and went airborne 7 ft. from the canoe. Only saw two other boats and never saw them fishing. One was at the launch at friend's landing, the other was in transit downstream. I think we'll avoid the rain tomorrow and hit it Sunday. Rain should bring in more fish. Bob R
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#964475 - 09/16/16 07:03 PM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
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I like rain... giving it a go with f4b sans the F/V eyeFISH
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#964482 - 09/17/16 09:34 AM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Registered: 12/29/99
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Found some eye wear at the ramp yesterday. If someone on the board lost them give me a PM with a description and I will be happy to return them. I am local so I can drive down to the ramp.
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#964506 - 09/17/16 08:48 PM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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River Nutrients
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Concrete stinkhouse....now its the big trees, just to the North of the parking lot........there are some dry leaves, well probably damp leaves now...... lol
Just kidding !!!!!!!
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#964673 - 09/21/16 12:11 PM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: Eric]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 01/17/04
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Loc: Sheltona Beach
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How much room for parking? I heard it was pretty small Plenty of parking. There is some heavy equipment present but not so much that it will cause problems. I was under the assumption the launch would be closed until work was completed, no? They are allowing people to launch and take out. There might be a delay at times but the ramp is open.
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#964791 - 09/24/16 02:23 PM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Fry
Registered: 07/15/16
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Ramp is looking good, kayaked out of there just before the work so it is a major improvement.
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#966604 - 10/24/16 12:31 AM
Re: Montesano Boat Launch
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
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With the Chehalis riding high for the past week 9-10K cfs at Porter, she's finally starting to drop in earnest. All that chocolate brown silt coming downriver eventually has to settle somewhere, and the heart of tidewater is as good a place as any. Check out all the silt deposited on the new ramps from the last high water event. Careful out there, and don't try it without 4 wheel drive.
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