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Thread: Couldn't launch at wilborn ramp

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    Default Couldn't launch at wilborn ramp


    SOMETHING happen at ramp? where is the nearest ramp to wilborn ? is there a ramp on the other side near wilborn creek? fishing was good but long trip from whitley ramp to wilborn .down to fumes when we got back.

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    havent heard it was open Saturday

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    Why couldn't you launch at Wilborn?

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    A Truck boat/trailer decided to see if it could float... It Failed.

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    What time was that? I loaded up at 5 or so.

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    i got there at 9 and watched them "fish" it out...young man is lucky to be alive...went in after it and didn't know how to swim! fellow fisherman saved him...

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    Thanks mdturtle, you just never know what might happen at the ramps. Thankfully, know one was injured.

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    WOW, I sure am glad no one was hurt and thanks to anyone who helped save that guy.
    Lets go soak a line. Pat

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    There is an APP for smart phones called Boat Ramps developed by takemefishing.org It saved me one day on Lake Winnebago new to the lake and the ramp I wanted to use was blocked off for some kind of festival.

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