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matt99eo
Since 12 Jun 2008
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 Thu Feb 18, 10 8:12 am Jetty Lagoon Info |
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Looking for some info on the ponds. How does one get there and is there a good forecast? The ponds are out in the Fort Lewis state park area right?
Anybody headed out there this weekend from da hood? |
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Thu Feb 18, 10 1:13 pm |
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I wish someone would come out today and keep me company...
It's going to be so butterlicious, but lonely...  
P.S. There are some nasty sunken trees with pungee branches sticking up that are barely submerged at high tide so be careful in the jumpatorium. Stick your landings and if you don't, crash SHALLOW!  |
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undertow
Since 15 Feb 2008
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| Thu Feb 18, 10 4:27 pm |
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I will be out there on Sat. What part of the ponds is the Jumpatorium?
havent been out there since Jan. |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 5:12 am |
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It's actually the Lagoon...Ponds are something different. But when you park at Lot D and walk out east to the Lagoon, you pass by the inside that's the most buttery and wind protected on the surface.
It's all a lot shallower than one might think as the tide drops, but the bottom is usually really soft. I dragged a couple of the smaller pungees out but the big one is still there. Still plenty of room though. With the wind so steady, strong and east, you can get way down in there with no shadows!
Longview Leon was there killin it yesterday!
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mikeinhoodriver
Since 23 Apr 2009
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 6:36 am |
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| How about some pond pics or videos??? |
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undertow
Since 15 Feb 2008
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 8:12 am |
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Thanks, wind slither we will be out on Sat.
See u on the h2o |
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MasViento
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mikeinhoodriver
Since 23 Apr 2009
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 9:14 am Re: Ponds from late Jan. |
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...Thanks! That place looks great. When is the best time to hit it? (ie: wind dirction, tide, etc) Is it Newb-able??
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MasViento
Since 03 Mar 2009
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 9:35 am Ponds 411 |
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Yeah It is OK for newbies in my opinion b/c the place is shallow and sheltered.
I havent seen much in the water but some say a few branches here and there.
The wind now usually blows into the ponds on East winds it will blow you into the shallow ponds if shit hits the fan. You may want to ask Chooch, Nak , Gman or some of coast crew b/c I just tend to go when they say its on, so they are the wind gurus for that area/
The important thing is to stay out of main mouth of river so you dont get blown into the bar and pacific. This would be a not fun situation.
Hope this helps.
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mikeinhoodriver
Since 23 Apr 2009
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 9:49 am Re: Ponds 411 |
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| MasViento wrote: |
The important thing is to stay out of main mouth of river so you dont get blown into the bar and pacific. This would be a not fun situation.
ea |
....Yeah, not the experience I am looking for! |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 9:57 am |
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I've only ever kited easterlies there. I check the Colombia River Bar Sensor for an indication on how it's doing. Low tide there's a lot of sand, you have to kite further out. It's safest on an incoming tide. Today & this weekend look good. Low tide is around 10 AM, High is around 4 PM. If you get swept out into the bar on an outgoing tide, you'll be smashed into the jetty & killed unless the Coast Guard can rescue you first... No shit. Stay out of the river there until you're really familiar with the area. Stick to the lagoon itself. "Beware the moors."  Have fun!
Last edited by Nak on Fri Feb 19, 10 9:59 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 9:58 am |
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Wind directions:
East is best, and NE works but gets shadowy deep in the lagoon. I guess it works with westerly directions too but I've never tried it.
The Young's Bay sensor has been down forever. The airport sensor reads light and it's usually bigger kiteable if it's reading 8-10.
Careful driving on the beach there cause the tide comes right up to the beach grass.
You can kite on the channel side but do be very careful of the strong outgoing tide.
Now that this thread has all the info...I hope nobody minds if I change the title to Jetty Lagoon...for accuracy sake. |
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mikeinhoodriver
Since 23 Apr 2009
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 10:04 am |
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| I liked the moors.... like a "safety net" for noobs. But these dissappear at times?? |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 10:52 am |
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Yeah, there are some nasty nasty currents out there. I would highly advise ditching and swimming if you have a mechanical failure and the tide is taking you for a ride.
Anywho, Kraemer and I will be heading out on saturday. RIGHT JEFF.....
Looking forward to some flat water fun and 2" of water skim sessions.  |
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jdk
Since 21 Dec 2005
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 1:03 pm |
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| Quote: | | Anywho, Kraemer and I will be heading out on saturday. RIGHT JEFF..... |
saturday May, 1?? 
he's full time golfer now man, i have a complete (and solid) BC setup for him and he still won't go to the mountain 
kiting might be different story i guess |
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
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| Fri Feb 19, 10 2:43 pm |
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| hmmm. lets see... 55º air, 46º water = time to hit the links. |
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