The Lower Sandy…and I mean SANDY
August 20th, 2008
I have floated the lower Sandy, and when I say lower I am talking about Dabney down to Lewis & Clark State Park, at least five times this most recent Spring-post Marmot take down. And each time, I swore to myself that it was the last until some more sand washes out. I mean, there I am digging my sticks into sand in the middle of the river….over and over……..yet here I am again, wondering if I should think about giving it another try. What can I say? I am a hopeless romantic and the rivers are my ladies. Well, I’m wondering if this lady named Sandy will put out this year?
Having fished this lowest stretch of the river much more than any other section (except Cedar-although I barely admit that) I am in serious doubt I will be able to continue drifting it until some depth is returned to those sand-clogged runs and holes. But will it even matter for Silvers? It seems true to their rearing that they would need depth and cover to hold….Sal?
With Coho river season upon us…..isn’t this lower river just too full of sand to even think about catching fish in the same places? I mean seriously….hey Sal…are those Silvers going to hold in that lower stretch at all? I mean, you’ve seen that lower stretch. It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before…the comparison I mean.
This pic below is how the ramp…eh hmmmm….looked back in February. It’s a damn site longer to the water now my friends. Better have a winch or be ready to completely wreck your mid-section by dragging the boat three feet at a time for 50 yards.
So, I just hope we can find some new slots and holding water since it will be so easy to get out to the river after work from my new place……..Startin’ to get the itch….
H3llcat