Voyage to Fisher's Ford

[paddledog]

I am planning to go out to the Ford on Wenz.
Leaving Fayetteville around 2 would put me there 2:30 ish.
It is not really ready to paddle as the waves haven't been tuned yet.
But I just want to go and look around.
Your welcome to ride out in the big truck or join me there for a cool paddle.
The construction crew will be heading home today (tues) and won't be back until
early next week.
Remember:
1. Park on the South side of the bridge. Do not block road as locals drive four wheelers and such across bridge
and 59 campground is still using the south side for launching.

2. Launch your boat at the bridge. Do not walk down the private property on River Left bank.
Float staying to the left of river center.

3. When done, walk your boat back up the river channel on the river left side. Do not cross private property.


AGAIN, do not play the downstream #2 wave. No matter how good it looks, it ain't worth it.....

[magicmike]

Yo Dog- I'll meet you there for recon and a "cool paddle" 2:30 ish.-M-

[magicmike]

Steve- I think I'll beg off on ice water this afternoon. I'm gonna try to get out there Friday, when it's 50 degrees. I will meet you guys downtown tonight for an update though.Thanks-M-

[piercew]

Mike if you do head out there Friday let me know what time and I'll try to meet you out there. I'd love to get in the water especiallyif it's going to be nice weather.

Thanks
Pierce

[magicmike]

Pierce- I too am dying for some moving water. I should be up there about 1:30 pm for a test drive at the new ford. Hope to see you and anyone else there tomorrow. -M-

[magicmike]

Just got back from a good 3 hour session at the ford. My "humble opinion". The top wave as it stands now is green and doesn't fall back on itself like we would like, but is surfable with proper technique and a good approach angle. It offers some really good ferry practice, maybe some of the best jet ferries I've ever pulled off. The bottom wave looks like a scary keeper that needs some shaping to make it fun and safe. It's getting there ,can't wait to see it done and perfect. I'll be back up there tomorrow with some buddies about 2 pm.-M-

[RobM]

Hey Mike , I'm going to try to make it out by 2 too. If not I'll be there shortly after.

[magicmike]

Cool Rob- Come on out for some Fisher Ford fun. See you 2ish.-M-

[paddledog]

I will be leaving Fayetnam at 1:30.
I am taking the big truck,
Grilled cheeze and soup at the Ford 2ish.
See ya on the South side of the bridge......

[jdryden78]

Get some footage/photos for those of us that can't make it out por favor.

[magicmike]

Another great day at the ford. Since my boat's still loaded, I guess I better go back tomorrow.-M-

[paddledog]

Mike,
Here is a chart of the flows we paddled yesterday.
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notice it was dropping slightly.
Here is a chart of the river levels in feet.
Time line is the same
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We hit he "peak" flow for the day.
Here is a chart of 4 days flow,
notice the "peaks" are mid day.
http://137.227.232.139/nwisweb/data/img ... .0.p50.gif" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This has to be Waste water out put in my opinion.
Most of the cities are a long way away and take time to get to the wave.

[paddledog]

Get some footage/photos for those of us that can't make it out por favor.

Bill from Airlift films was out yesterday and flew a drone over the site.
Video or stills up soon.....

[magicmike]

Thanks Steve for the river level info. Heading back up this afternoon for one last session before the guys get back to work. Come on out.-M-

[Graham Osborn]

I'm going to head that way now.