Warrenton Dock C-Brat gathering

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Lynn Marie

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El & Bill arrived at the Warrenton City dock and tied up right smack dab in the middle of 4 other C-Dories and felt right at home. Tomorrow the head off to Lewiston, ID to pick up truck and trailer then head back here. They plan on being around till at least Sunday and then leave for another gathering at Lake Powell.

Before they go a local gathering seems to be in order. I've thought about trying to get something together with the local fleet for some time to acknowledge friends, fellow fisherman, and the rest of the folks at our dock and this week-end looks like the best time to do it with El and Bill in town SO, for all those interested it looks like Saturday afternoon at about 3:30PM looks to be a perfect time.

There is plenty of space in the marina for more boats as the jet sled guides have left for the year so if you want to bring a boat please do. You can call Keith, the Harbor Master, @ 503-861-3822 to check it out.

Looks like we might have a chance to chase a fish earlier in the day then get together for some cold ones and a little afternoon/ evening snacking at the boats. We don't have great shore side covered cook out shelters but hey, we're C-Brats and shouldn't expect to much. I hope some of you will try to make it down our way to say hello and enjoy the company. We will have cold beer but don't expect it to be that special C-Brat Brew they serve up north in Washington. We have fisherman, not brewers, here in Oregon.

Hope to see some of you on the dock,
Tim
 
Great to hear you're on board. That makes at least three of us so far. Maybe the Raven/Heron fleet will come in after killing some fish. I'll buy them a cold one if they show.

Now all we need is to hear from some up river folks or maybe a member from the northern contingency.

Tim
 
Hey there
You can count the Sensei Crew in on this one,minus the Sensei tho.
I will bring down some corn for the pot luck. How many ears do you think we will need???? 50,100,150...lol...and also maybe some yukon gold taters woud go nicely also
we will probably come down friday and try to find lodging close by. should I bring my fishing pole?what License do I need, fresh water or salt???
see you there
 
Roger and/or others,

There is lots of motels in Astoria, which is about 5 minutes away, including a new Holiday Inn Express right on the river. www.astoriahie.com, 888-898-6222. There is also a Shilo Inn in Warrenton just a mile from the marina, www.shiloinns.com, 503-861-2181.

As for poles and fishing I can't speak for others but generally most of us have a number of them on the boat already that are rigged for what we're after and that includes the terminal tackle/hooks, etc.

The fishing is in the river but it is still tidal. As for license, because it's a shared river both OR and WA lic. and tags are ok no matter where you depart or land. Others from outside to NW could pick up a day lic. at the bait shop near the parking lot.

Hope this helps all that may venture down, or up.

Tim
 
I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon for a leisurely cruise to the Astoria vicinity through the channels on the Oregon side of the Columbia. Right now my plans are to be at the West Mooring Basin Friday night leaving for Cathlamet sometime Saturday to head back to Tomahawk. How far is the Warrenton marina (timewise)? Is there transient moorage?
I would like to make the get-together somehow.

Chuck
 
Man, that sounds like fun. I've got a former co-workers' reunion Saturday, so I don't know. Bill and El, nice of you to drop in.
Thanks, Tyboo, for the photos.
 
Chuckpacific":3pwr1w80 said:
I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon for a leisurely cruise to the Astoria vicinity through the channels on the Oregon side of the Columbia. Right now my plans are to be at the West Mooring Basin Friday night leaving for Cathlamet sometime Saturday to head back to Tomahawk. How far is the Warrenton marina (timewise)? Is there transient moorage?
I would like to make the get-together somehow.

Chuck
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Chuck - The Astoria West End basin is just minutes away from Warrenton. Cathlamet is under two hours. And yes, now that the salmon season is winding down, there is plenty of moorage space in Warrenton. Tell the habormaster you want to be with the C-Dorys.

I envy your planned cruise. I gotta work. When you go past the Wauna Mill across from Cathlamet, just before you enter the Clifton Channel, feel sorry for me, will ya?
 
Great to hear that so many are interested in coming down. As mike and I said there shouldn't be a problem of dock space at all. If you are motoring down the river the Chinook season is only closed right out in front of the Warrenton/Astoria area. Just up river from Astoria is Tongue Point which sticks out a fare amount and from there on up Chinook are still open and being caught in good numbers on bait as well as spinners, etc. so if you've a mind stop and throw some gear over either coming or going. Running up from our dock is about a 45 minute trip I would guess but Mike probably knows for sure.

Hey B~C what gives with the no boat deal? You afraid to get yours and the TyBoo to close together and mess up the Bite? I thought you guys already broke that evil fish spell.

Roger I'm not sure of a corn count yet but we'll keep count on what's coming up on the screen for a day or two as well as a call in to the local folks.

Tim
 
Count me in for the Sat. get together. I will be comming by motorcycle :twisted: so that crock of beans is out of the question. I'll figure something out for the potluck. :embarrased
 
I'll TRY to remember to bring your fender! OK, I head south on I-5, then how do I get to Warrenton dock, and where do I park (will it be obvious)?


Helen O":n5l38kyc said:
I'll be coming down, probably Thursday evening. See y'all there!
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Glad to hear you're coming down, Pat. Head accross the Longview/Ranier Bridge, .... coming off the bridge take Hwy 30 west to Astoria. Go through Astoria and accross the Youngs Bay Bridge, follow the signs to Warrenton. (Turn right just before the shopping center) Just as you're coming into Warrenton there is a Bait Shop called "Tackle Time" on the left. That's where you want to go, just drive around their building under the bridge and you'll be in the Warrenton dock parking lot. Look towards the water and you'll see some C-Dory's. That'll be us. :mrgreen:
Boy, I'm pumped. I've been couped up in the house nursing a sore back for the last month. It's sure going to feel good to get out and do some fishin'.
 
B~C Ken and Sensei Roger:

I'll be running solo this weekend cause Helen has to work. If'n either of you want to wrestle some fish, you're more than welcome in my boat.
 
Holy jumpin' up and down C-Dorys! Imagine what it would have been like had we planned something. E&B are gonna be surprised when they roll back in.

I wrote myself a note to call the harbormaster tomorrow and ask him to try and get all the C-Dorys within shouting distance of each other. There will be plenty of room.

I don't know what we're going to do for the potluck affair. There isn't a picnic area, and the parking lot is no fun. I mentioned that to Roger this evening on the phone, and he said to just do it on the dock. "We did it before!", he says. He and Lisbeth will be honored guests aboard the TyBoo for Friday night. I just told him to be ready to go fishing at 10:00 Saturday morning!

Kay says she will whip up a batch of clam chowder to bring down. I am also trying to talk her into frying up the last package of razor clams we have in the freezer. There are only 15 of the things, and they have to be tried by all who haven't tried them. If you northern folks like the mollusks you yard out of the rocks up there, you're gonna love the tasty bivalves we finesse out of the sandy beach down here. I got a feeling we will be able to convince at least Roger and Pat that they should whip down here for a couple of our clam tides next spring.

Oh yeah, it might be raining, too.
 
Holly Jumpin Up And Down Gizmo Man,
I got clams my own self and I can sure break a few of the little fellers out of our stash too. Don't mind giving up that prize especially with the razor clam season about to reopen at the begining of the month. How you going to cook the tender little rascals?

This gathering sounds like it's starting to get in hand. I hope some more folks take advantage of a good time at the home port and besides, a little rain is just a warm up for Olympia.

Tim
 
Thanks Larry for the fishing invite but weza gonna just buzz down for the dockside activities and merryment. Sounds like a full blown C-Brat gathering is in the works.
see you all there
 
How you going to cook the tender little rascals?
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We only do them the way my grandma did. Flour/egg batter and fry 'em hot for one minute each side.

Talked to Raven Dave this evening. He said he had already talked to you, and that he and Chuck are both planning to come down and meet the crew.

Looks the tide will be right for fishing from the bridge down starting about 10 or 11 Saturday. The silvers will either be thick or gone. I vote for thick.
 
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