Big Bend, Laughlin, Bullhead locals/regulars question

« **on:** September 10, 2015, 08:53:03 PM »

What do you think Big Bend will be like this weekend 9/12-9/13? Crowded, lake lice hell? I have the Davis dam release schedule, so I know water levels, also have a pass to Mohave, but i'm thinking F-that. Want to do a quick trip to get the boat wet, been working waaaaay too much.

« **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:17:35 PM »

Usually Labor Day weekend is the last busy weekend, and thats when the jet-skis and novice boaters go home for the year.

The weather is perfect, water is warm, and Lazy Harry's is around the corner.

Dan'l

« **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:37:17 PM »

Should be peaceful this weekend. Just us locals rest of the year.

« **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2015, 11:40:23 PM »

Thanks guys, sounds good!

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« **Reply #4 on:** September 12, 2015, 07:51:17 AM »

Went to lazy's last Friday,... Probably the worst food I've had there ever. That place has gone downhill bad over the last year or so.

« **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2015, 08:21:51 AM »

Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on September 12, 2015, 07:51:17 AM

Went to lazy's last Friday,... Probably the worst food I've had there ever. That place has gone downhill bad over the last year or so.

Well, that sucks
Iguanas around the corner isn't much better, either...

Dan'l

« **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2015, 09:25:14 AM »

Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on September 12, 2015, 07:51:17 AM

Went to lazy's last Friday,... Probably the worst food I've had there ever. That place has gone downhill bad over the last year or so.

. Last time we were there it was pretty bad. I thought it was just us....beer still good and something to do. Brad you need to get a in out truck to come to the beach for big bend.

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« **Reply #7 on:** September 12, 2015, 09:34:56 AM »

Quote from: jimpen on September 12, 2015, 09:25:14 AM

. Last time we were there it was pretty bad. I thought it was just us....beer still good and something to do. Brad you need to get a in out truck to come to the beach for big bend.

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Iguana's shut down quite some time ago. You'd be hard pressed to find a local that will eat anything at Harry's other than on Taco Tuesday. Don't go for the A/C, and the beers are getting warmer, so make sure you have a few before visiting..... it's makes for a more enjoyable experience. If you can do better though, Loretta has it up for sale for a mere $1,000,000.

« **Reply #8 on:** September 12, 2015, 09:37:19 AM »

I had better experience by just staying on the beach at the Avi and eating at their cantina. Hell, sometimes they even have a cocktail waitress who will bring you your food and drinks on the beach.

« **Reply #9 on:** September 12, 2015, 09:39:08 AM »

Quote from: roost on September 12, 2015, 09:34:56 AM

Iguana's shut down quite some time ago. You'd be hard pressed to find a local that will eat anything at Harry's other than on Taco Tuesday. Don't go for the A/C, and the beers are getting warmer, so make sure you have a few before visiting..... it's makes for a more enjoyable experience. If you can do better though, Loretta has it up for sale for a mere $1,000,000.

. I believe I will pass.... It could be a nice place.

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« **Reply #10 on:** September 12, 2015, 09:49:23 AM »

Iguana's building is for lease opening up a (potentially) better experience on the water. With a shared dock with the VFW and more room, if marketed properly, it could be a REAL boater destination (though I'd prefer it not turn into another Pirate's).
That's why I turned the living room at the Shack into a tiki bar.....cold beer, good drinks, and within staggering distance of Harry's (both ways).

« **Reply #11 on:** September 12, 2015, 09:56:18 AM »

Yup!!! went there last month had a Bloody Mary and tasted awful" Had to chase it down with a shot and a bud light " when I was leaving I sucked up some pump salad and I never even touch the throttle just idled in and out. Why did I go there again?

Awful "

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« **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2015, 10:06:38 AM »

After being there for 13 years, I've leaned a few things about launching at Harry's.

Before August, don't launch without at LEAST a full 3 units
August thru the beginning of Oct, walk it out at 3 units
After Labor Day, enjoy the river without the tourists as long as the river stays up (one year into Nov!)

« **Reply #13 on:** September 12, 2015, 10:51:15 AM »

Quote from: roost on September 12, 2015, 09:34:56 AM

Iguana's shut down quite some time ago. You'd be hard pressed to find a local that will eat anything at Harry's other than on Taco Tuesday. Don't go for the A/C, and the beers are getting warmer, so make sure you have a few before visiting..... it's makes for a more enjoyable experience. If you can do better though, Loretta has it up for sale for a mere $1,000,000.

I guess its been a while since Iv'e been to Iguanas... I've heard Loretta's health is declining...

...taking donations to buy Lazy Harry's...

Dan'l

« **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2015, 02:29:54 PM »

Funny, I just pulled into Lazy Harry's then left, the cove is nasty, nice out here today in Big Bend, went down to Avi and back, wish these fuckin lice weren't here tho! Current view:

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« **Reply #15 on:** September 13, 2015, 07:58:01 AM »

Hey 72 Kona, you coming out to Big Bend today? I'am the only one here.

« **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2015, 09:39:58 AM »

Yes, I'll probably do some running first then stop at the beach, still at the hotel, I can see the water is up now 👍🏼 launching soon

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« **Reply #17 on:** September 13, 2015, 11:15:22 AM »

72 Kona, had to leave Big Bend. To many bee's. Wife was afraid she would get stung.

« **Reply #18 on:** September 13, 2015, 12:47:48 PM »

I think we're going to try to drive all the way to pirates cove, are we crazy?

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« **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2015, 12:50:55 PM »

Quote from: 72KonaRiverB on September 13, 2015, 12:47:48 PM

I think we're going to try to drive all the way to pirates cove, are we crazy?

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It's a long drive. You will need to top off down there... At a premium price too.

« **Reply #20 on:** September 13, 2015, 01:20:46 PM »

Quote from: 72KonaRiverB on September 13, 2015, 12:47:48 PM

I think we're going to try to drive all the way to pirates cove, are we crazy?

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Pipeline near Big Bend, (River mile 266.0)
Pirates cove, (River mile 234.9)

About 32 miles one way

Fuel at the AVI, Needles marina, Pirates and Topock 66 Resort

Dan'l

« **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2015, 06:03:10 PM »

Made it to Needles and turned around at the 95 bridge to go back. Awesome time hardly anyone out. Now driving back home gotta work tomorrow.... Bummer!

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« **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2016, 05:13:19 PM »

Anyone going to be in Laughlin this weekend? Staying at the Pioneer, launching @ Big Bend just like the fall meet up.

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« **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2016, 02:40:27 PM »

I might be there the end of April

« **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:00:32 PM »

Quote from: steves86ta on April 04, 2016, 02:40:27 PM

I might be there the end of April

69kona & I will be at Big Bend 4/23.

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