Tickfaw 200 - Locals
 

Hearing a lot from the out of state guys on when they are headed this way for the 200.

What about the local guys. When are y'all planning to be on the river?

A few of us from Baton Rouge will be there Thursday morning - maybe even Wednesday night!

We'll be down from Tn thursday morning.... Where is the actual ramp everyone uses?? My first time staying in Hammond. We're gonna be tired but ready to throw down!

some use the public launch which is a pretty good one or you can put in at Blood river. check with caseyh for details.

the public launch is good for two at a time but the trun is not made for the real long boat/trailers.

We'll be out and about both days probably. Still haven't finalized any plans.

What is the best ramp for a 42' on Thursday afternoon?

Was planning on launching at Blood River Marina unless someone suggests elsewhere... Like joew says...42 Fountain... We have the Hustler. I know most people from what have been told use Blood River Marina. Bigger question...whos rafting off to who for the nights.....

Kennyo... one of the guys in your group I think is buying my carbs I took off my 500's...

We launched our 43 at the public ramp. The turn is tight but we made it ok. We plan to launch there on Thursday morning.

Yea, I'm pretty sure we made it with my brothers 42 fountain a couple years back but then I remember a black thunder attempted and couldn't make it with a huge line behind him. I felt for that dude.

Other than the tight turn which ramp is more boater friendly/less crowded?

Hossman, I'm guessing you're talking about Marshall

The public landing is nice but the turnaround can be tight for long boats. The ramp is wide so you can easily launch 2 boats at a time. How tight it is usually depends how some people park after they put in. It can also get pretty crowed and may take a few extra minutes - depending. Long rigs might have to jockey around finding a spot to park after putting in if its crowded. Don't want to make it sound bad because it is a very nice public landing.

Blood River Marina is a single wide launch with plenty turn around room. It is normally a private marina so I'm sure it will be more organized in getting boats in the water.

Personally, I plan to put in at Blood River Marina early Thursday morning.

The long range forcast is showing sunshine !!!

That would suck

not sure about a launch down the road...it's a private launch but it's worth a shot to see what they would charge for the weekend IMO for you out of towners who may want to get your boat out without all the traffic come Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning... Make em wet marina 29099 Highway 22 Springfield, LA 70462 Marina Phone: 225-695-6012. its just north of the bridge by water in an idle zone...not far from the base of HWY 22 bridge on the west side launch will be on your right headed west. Nice place.

Plan on launching at Tickfaw Marina on Thursday.

********MakEmWet Marina********

EXCELLENT RAMP FOR LONG TRAILERS AND WIDE CATAMARANS!!!

Starting on Thursday, Marina is offering a Tickfaw 200 event one time pass to use Marina ramp, vehicle storage and trailer storage through Monday for a fee of $100 (only cash or check accepted)

http://www.makemwetmarina.com/

On Hwy 22, One half mile after it crosses over the Tickfaw River, on the right.

Owner contact number
Dean (225) 287-0362

Is marina del ray a good place I cant seem to get a hold of them .

Marina del Ray is a nice place to launch. It is in Madisonville, LA. It's about a 30 to 35 mile boat ride to Blood River Marina on the Tickfaw River.