Post by: RojoRick on May 22, 2017, 01:24:03 PM
On to my obviously noobie question, what do y'all do to navigate over shallow areas going up river? Water level was up pretty good this past weekend so I went past the sandbar a bit and still went over some areas that looked sketchy to me. Obviously I avoid areas with buoys on submerged trees and ripples coming off of submerged rocks, and that rocky point sticking off of waterwheel but what about clear open areas that just open up to shallows?
Our family stays in Blythe and I'm getting a little bored of just going up to the sandbar and back. I've been up to the water tower a few times but that's about it. I'm lookin to burn some gas and do some good long floats downriver.
Post by: Atomic Wedgie on May 22, 2017, 04:21:42 PM
Post by: 5150whiteboy on May 22, 2017, 06:35:31 PM
First off, I did some searching first before posting. Didn't find much.626 379 2524 shoot me a text let's chop it up for a bit, been going to blythe for over 20 years
On to my obviously noobie question, what do y'all do to navigate over shallow areas going up river? Water level was up pretty good this past weekend so I went past the sandbar a bit and still went over some areas that looked sketchy to me. Obviously I avoid areas with buoys on submerged trees and ripples coming off of submerged rocks, and that rocky point sticking off of waterwheel but what about clear open areas that just open up to shallows?
Our family stays in Blythe and I'm getting a little bored of just going up to the sandbar and back. I've been up to the water tower a few times but that's about it. I'm lookin to burn some gas and do some good long floats downriver.
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Post by: goin_up_river771 on May 22, 2017, 07:41:42 PM
Let's dance
Post by: RojoRick on May 23, 2017, 04:20:39 PM
626 379 2524 shoot me a text let's chop it up for a bit, been going to blythe for over 20 years
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Sent you a text. Thanks for the replies guys.
Post by: TexasJet on May 23, 2017, 05:05:09 PM
Post by: 77_liberty on May 23, 2017, 07:01:41 PM
I'll be staying at the Hampton in Blythe over Memorial weekend. Since it's my first time on that part of the river I could surely use some guidance. I guess I'll launch near the bridge and head up river Saturday. 281- 743- 0500 is my cell.
If you see us more then welcome to follow. Well be staying at the cove it's right next to the freeway south side. Be about 5-6 of us hopefully. Or stop by for a beer be in the campground my black and cream liberty and I'll be in h row with a 5th wheel weekend warrior duramax.
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Post by: FordLover on May 24, 2017, 06:57:17 AM
duramax.
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What the shit? Chevy pulling a Ford? I just lost my appetite.
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Post by: 77_liberty on May 24, 2017, 07:00:03 AM
What the shit? Chevy pulling a Ford? I just lost my appetite.
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Gotta make it to the river
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Post by: RojoRick on May 24, 2017, 11:06:50 AM
Post by: TexasJet on May 24, 2017, 02:11:05 PM
If you see us more then welcome to follow. Well be staying at the cove it's right next to the freeway south side. Be about 5-6 of us hopefully. Or stop by for a beer be in the campground my black and cream liberty and I'll be in h row with a 5th wheel weekend warrior duramax.
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I will look you up for sure. Thanks, TJ
Post by: RojoRick on May 24, 2017, 02:30:34 PM
I will look you up for sure. Thanks, TJ
Same goes for me.
Post by: TexasJet on May 24, 2017, 06:56:31 PM
Post by: 77_liberty on May 24, 2017, 07:00:51 PM
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Post by: jimpen on May 25, 2017, 08:27:01 AM
I'll be staying at the Hampton in Blythe over Memorial weekend. Since it's my first time on that part of the river I could surely use some guidance. I guess I'll launch near the bridge and head up river Saturday. 281- 743- 0500 is my cell.Easier to head down river for your first trip. Less trouble that way 3.5 miles to goose and 3.5 more to McIntyre
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Post by: RojoRick on May 25, 2017, 12:40:12 PM
Easier to head down river for your first trip. Less trouble that way 3.5 miles to goose and 3.5 more to McIntyre
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I always worry about going down river. In the case the boat breaks, you can't float back to camp lol
Post by: 5150whiteboy on May 25, 2017, 02:17:03 PM
I always worry about going down river. In the case the boat breaks, you can't float back to camp lolSmart man!!
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Post by: shumzzr on May 26, 2017, 07:08:18 AM
I pull my chevy with a ford.
What the shit? Chevy pulling a Ford? I just lost my appetite.
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Post by: FordLover on May 26, 2017, 08:19:39 AM
I pull my chevy with a ford.Its like dating a man but married to a woman........pick a side! Lol
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Post by: RojoRick on May 26, 2017, 08:51:41 AM
Its like dating a man but married to a woman........pick a side! Lol
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So does that mean my duramax with a Ford straight axle is technically Bruce Jenner? Or is it the other way around?
Post by: FordLover on May 26, 2017, 09:55:19 AM
So does that mean my duramax with a Ford straight axle is technically Bruce Jenner? Or is it the other way around?Damn.....I think you may be right. Lol
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Post by: TexasJet on May 26, 2017, 03:22:10 PM
Got passes at the park to launch Saturday and Sunday. I walked around and saw quite a few jet boats. Man, the river was real low. Hope it will be higher tomorrow.
Probably going to unhook the boat and drive back over later. Saw a blue and white jet in row G.
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911 I need headers if anyone has some let me know !!!!!!!!!!For a BBC
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Post by: RojoRick on May 27, 2017, 03:19:07 AM
I got to Blythe Hampton Inn. No thanks to Phoenix traffic on the west side as I was leaving this morning. A nasty accident happened literally in front and two lanes to the right. Had to swerve to the left to avoid t-boneing a camero.
Got passes at the park to launch Saturday and Sunday. I walked around and saw quite a few jet boats. Man, the river was real low. Hope it will be higher tomorrow.
Probably going to unhook the boat and drive back over later. Saw a blue and white jet in row G.
From what we heard, the waters going to be comin up throughout the weekend. Prepare for cold water lol. We're at twin palms right now.
Post by: TexasJet on May 29, 2017, 09:13:12 AM
Post by: 5150whiteboy on May 29, 2017, 01:09:19 PM
I've been up and down the river for two days now. McIntire Park up to the dam. I hooked up with some folks that know the river real well. Lucky for me because there is a lot of maneuvering back and forth to avoid sand bars. Hopefully today the river traffic will be lighter.U can learn the channel fast in lower water and able to see the sand bars better, it's stressful the first run or 2 but after that your golden. That's how I learned at 16 or 17 years old
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Post by: TexasJet on May 30, 2017, 04:42:44 PM
I'm back in Phoenix now and will head for Houston Wednesday.
Post by: 77_liberty on May 30, 2017, 09:04:05 PM
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