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edwindo
Since 11 Sep 2007
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 Tue May 11, 10 6:36 pm Floras Now? |
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| Anyone know what to expect from conditions at Floras in May. I'm a beginner wondering if its possibly worth the trip from pdx?
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
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Wicked Pissah
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
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| Tue May 11, 10 8:46 pm |
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there's no water, the army core of engineers drained the lake because it was deemed a hazard to nearby residents if there was to be a major earthquake on the juan de fuca plate
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scottnorby
Since 23 Sep 2005
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| Tue May 11, 10 11:07 pm |
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Is this a joke?
I was planning a camping trip to floras.
Should I cancel my plans?
Thanks
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dancingwind
Since 18 Jul 2007
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| Wed May 12, 10 12:08 am Re: Floras Now? |
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| edwindo wrote: | | Anyone know what to expect from conditions at Floras in May. I'm a beginner wondering if its possibly worth the trip from pdx? |
It's always worth the drive, just plan to stay at least one night cause it's a long drive from PDX.
Slingshot is running a demo day May 29th-31st at Floras!! http://www.floraslake.com/flw2.html.
If they drained the lake, that's OK, you can still landboard, or learn how to. Should be supreme post drainage!!!!
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ldhr
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TheKerrKid
Since 02 Jul 2009
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| Wed May 12, 10 7:19 am |
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| DROCK999 wrote: | | there's no water, the army core of engineers drained the lake because it was deemed a hazard to nearby residents if there was to be a major earthquake on the juan de fuca plate |
Ya i saw this on my local news, it's crazy, another loss of a great kiting destination.
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trevorsmith
Since 25 Apr 2005
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| Wed May 12, 10 9:47 am |
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| TheKerrKid wrote: | | DROCK999 wrote: | | there's no water, the army core of engineers drained the lake because it was deemed a hazard to nearby residents if there was to be a major earthquake on the juan de fuca plate |
Ya i saw this on my local news, it's crazy, another loss of a great kiting destination. |
B.S. I think some locals just don't want people coming to their local spot!
Department of Fish and wildlife posted on 5/12/2010
FLORAS LAKE: rainbow trout, cutthroat trout
Floras Lake was stocked last week, but lake the lake was high and muddy from recent rains. Anglers can expect trout fishing to pick up by the weekend as the lake drops and clears. Bank access is limited, so most anglers launch a boat at Boice Cope County Park. Slow trolling wedding ring spinners or fly fishing are pretty effective.
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lb
Since 08 Aug 2006
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Floras Lake
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| Wed May 12, 10 9:58 am |
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No.....just someone being a knucklehead -- and I'm gonna give that knucklehead's phone number out because now we're getting calls about people concerned about lake levels!
(was funny , tho ! )
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
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| Wed May 12, 10 3:19 pm |
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| lb wrote: | No.....just someone being a knucklehead -- and I'm gonna give that knucklehead's phone number out because now we're getting calls about people concerned about lake levels!
(was funny , tho ! ) |
Ha, sorry lb. the whole lake got drained due to geological hazards was indeed a farse, and apparently a good one.
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Scribble
Since 18 Nov 2005
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| Wed May 12, 10 3:44 pm |
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I'm trying to figure out how the lake would drop in the winter... Is Chooch fucking with us too or is it not fed as much by rain and more by snowmelt?
Andy
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
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Wicked Pissah
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| Wed May 12, 10 4:02 pm |
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| Not fucking with ya Andy...just some beta that I remember hearing from the locals. Can't actually confirm that claim
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Scribble
Since 18 Nov 2005
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| Wed May 12, 10 6:26 pm |
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Haha not calling you a liar Chooch. I was just trying to figure that one out.
I do remember reading about how they were going to make the lake a port until the powers that be figured out that if they dredged a channel the lake would drain into the ocean :O)
Andy
| Chooch wrote: | | Not fucking with ya Andy...just some beta that I remember hearing from the locals. Can't actually confirm that claim |
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kiteboardinglife
Since 20 Jul 2009
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portland or.
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| Thu May 13, 10 9:01 am ha ha ha |
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some people have lots of time on there hands
or should I say some kid that lives in corvalas oregon 
the lake is there and about 60 degrees
take care
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southcoaster
Since 27 Jan 2007
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Denmark
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| Thu May 13, 10 7:52 pm |
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It is there, but after they refilled it with seawater I found this little fellow on the east shore. Looked like one of the locals had his way with it...
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
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| Fri May 14, 10 1:29 am |
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| southcoaster wrote: | | It is there, but after they refilled it with seawater I found this little fellow on the east shore. Looked like one of the locals had his way with it... |
damn right I had my way with it, but I replaced with with ancient man eating piranha that come at you in 3-D!
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