Probably shouldn’t comment, but…I’ve known Mr. Cribb for a very long time. He’s a stand up man, plain and simple. There are lots of issues to tackle, especially involving the school budgets, etc., etc. So, give him time to sort things out. I promise that if it’s the “right”thing to do, then, when the opportunity is there he’ll be prepared and try to tackle it. He did a phenomenal job as the town administrator for Hanahan for many years. Selfishly I wish he stayed, but I know he will do great things for Berkeley county. Imagine what I would have said pre-election, . And, he fishes the Cooper, .
I wish I lived up by you Fred ,I’d be putting in near Dale at the old railroad bridge.We had a club straight across from that landing and I know those waters like the back of my hand.Combahee Gun Club near the Williman islands.
If you don’t mind me asking your age? I’m 51, Dad has hunted that area way back. We were just talking about how small and scares deer were back in the day. He remembers a large 8 point and bragging rights on a 110# while many does taken might be 60#/.
Dad was telling me about a slaughterhouse in that area and some of the Huge Shark that were brought out of the Coosaw creek. He’s getting some age and his memory is still pretty good. Remembers taking wagon trips from Yemassee to Lobeco/sea brook point. I’m really interested in some of the shark and size he has described coming out of that area. Got to figure we had “mary Lee” (a tagged 3600# great white pinging off Morgan Island, Hilton Head and deep into Charleston Harbor.
Your pap must be pretty old,I’m only 84.The deer were smaller but not that small in the 60s and 70s.Don’t know anything about the slaughter house and we didn’t fish for sharks,just trout mostly.
I really thought, that with this election, the Supervisor form of Government would go away. No such luck. Good 'ol boy network is alive and well. I’m hoping to find the voter demographics on this to see where the most sway was. More curious than anything else.
I don’t really put much stock in innuendos to a few stopping the new ramp. The economic impact to local business in Berkeley Cty is kind of hard to ignore. Now, that tax money goes to Charleston county if you want to run to the intra-coastal or off-shore
I predict the cove will continue to silt in. As the mud level rises the grass should expand. Slowly it will turn from a large open cove to grass with a channel running from the ramp out to the main channel.
There are 2 ditch/creeks that will continue to feed into the flat keeping the channel slightly deeper than the flat. Boat traffic will also help define/shape the channel.
I do not see it getting any better but I also do not see it completely enclosing/blocking the ramp from the main river channel.
It’s taken 30 years to fill in 20ft. We only have 3 more ft before it goes from open water to a ditch.
I’ll say this one more time. The current Bushy Park boat ramp was destined to fail before it opened in 1989. In 1985 the flow of water down stream was reduced by 70% to reduce the silting in Charleston Harbor. All that silt started settling further up-stream. The boat ramp is a dead water area, no water flow. No flushing action to mitigate the silting up stream. When Nucor opened and started pushing barges up stream, the silting accelerated. More silt was pushed in.
It was a great idea, but no planning was involved or studies done.
20 foot of water, 20 feet from the bank, no problem.
6 years after the ramp opened, there were complaints about silting.
The proposed new ramp is the only solution and it needs to happen now, not later
Probably unpopular but putting a bridge to restore the river would probably fix it. Ie reconnect the fresh and salt sides. Berkeley co govt is a huge disappointment
1966 13’ Boston Whaler “Flatty”
2018 Sportsman Masters 207 www.eyestrikefishing.com#predatorsstriketheeye
I’ll say this one more time. The current Bushy Park boat ramp was destined to fail before it opened in 1989. In 1985 the flow of water down stream was reduced by 70% to reduce the silting in Charleston Harbor. All that silt started settling further up-stream. The boat ramp is a dead water area, no water flow. No flushing action to mitigate the silting up stream. When Nucor opened and started pushing barges up stream, the silting accelerated. More silt was pushed in.
It was a great idea, but no planning was involved or studies done.
20 foot of water, 20 feet from the bank, no problem.
6 years after the ramp opened, there were complaints about silting.
The proposed new ramp is the only solution and it needs to happen now, not later
All Berkeley County Government needs to do is look at the economic impact of the Carroll Campbell complex in Georgetown. It paid for itself in a few years.
There is Federal money supposedly available, every pack of grubs you buy, every pack of hooks you buy, every rod or reel you buy and every pack of Trout Eye jigs Optiker sells sends a percentage to a pool of money to fund outdoor activities.
Eventually someone is going to get stuck in the mud, have a heart attack, and die because help can’t get to them.
Probably unpopular but putting a bridge to restore the river would probably fix it. Ie reconnect the fresh and salt sides. Berkeley co govt is a huge disappointment
1966 13’ Boston Whaler “Flatty”
2018 Sportsman Masters 207 www.eyestrikefishing.com#predatorsstriketheeye
Now we're gettin somewhere,great idea Opti.They could probably install some big pipes with check valves,then there would be water flowing during every low tide.Did y'all see berkeley co govt on the news,they can't build a hot dog stand.haha.Anyone remember blind John,the guy that had a little store at the boat landing?Great b-b-q sandwhiches.
I don’t know if many saw this article or not, but here is the heading
“Berkeley County wants to be the destination for outdoor recreation”
Not one mention of a new boat ramp, just Kayaking. Nothing against kayaks, but how much money will that bring in compared to recreational boaters? The County is way off base and trying to spend a nickle to make a buck in my opinion. I hope Mr. Cribb provides some solid leadership once he takes office.
Disclaimer: I may not be correct on this, BUT the fresh water side of BP is where CPW (Hanahan WT plant) gets it’s fresh water supply from, along with a few other industrial users. Connecting the two sides in any manner would contaminate the fresh water supply and is not an option.
quote:Originally posted by Optiker
Probably unpopular but putting a bridge to restore the river would probably fix it. Ie reconnect the fresh and salt sides. Berkeley co govt is a huge disappointment
1966 13’ Boston Whaler “Flatty”
2018 Sportsman Masters 207 www.eyestrikefishing.com#predatorsstriketheeye
Downbytheriver, Pretty sure that is correct, and anyway the idea is a pipe-dream. I saw in the paper today that the city is taking public input on other uses for the Cooper River Marina. It’s not a solution for Bushy Park, and I think there was opposition to using that site for a landing before, but I feel it would be an IDEAL place for a big landing that is desperately needed on the Cooper River. Let’s make our voices heard!!
Dec 13
6-8pm
Cafeteria of Military Magnet Academy
2950 Carner Ave, N. Chas
Kayaks are pretty cool. I always thought it would be a great idea to make the fresh water side of Bushy Park a paddle or electric motor only area .
You trying to start a war? We already lost the salt ramp to mud now you want to take the freshwater ramp away too?
Haha,make Bushy peaceful again.Hopefully the landing/marina that Opti spoke of comes to pass.Maybe it’ll keep most of the ocean going vessels away :smiley:
Downbytheriver, Pretty sure that is correct, and anyway the idea is a pipe-dream. I saw in the paper today that the city is taking public input on other uses for the Cooper River Marina. It’s not a solution for Bushy Park, and I think there was opposition to using that site for a landing before, but I feel it would be an IDEAL place for a big landing that is desperately needed on the Cooper River. Let’s make our voices heard!!
Dec 13
6-8pm
Cafeteria of Military Magnet Academy
2950 Carner Ave, N. Chas
Yes, my understanding is you couldn’t have a bridge there, industry and CPW need the fresh water. Pipes with check valves to let flow through to the salt side might be viable, as long as the valves don’t get stuck open.
The Cooper River Marina area, or anywhere on the old Navy Base would b3 a great location for a ramp, but apparently the big shipping companies fought that suggestion years ago. Seems like some sort of compromise could be made.
1966 13’ Boston Whaler “Flatty”
2018 Sportsman Masters 207 www.eyestrikefishing.com#predatorsstriketheeye
Thanks for the post quarterpound. I’ve always wondered how and why Bushy Park got approved. I guess OCRM looks the other way when it comes to harbor revenue dollars. Have to agree with you Optiker. I admit, I really don’t know what I’m talking about, but it sure seems like we need to reduce our impact on the way mother nature intended things to work. Silt might be good. Look at the Mississippi Delta and the fishery it creates. Also hope I didn’t offend anyone with the OCRM comment!
I have tried to keep the ramp issue in peoples mind for about 12 years now. I’ve done research on tide flows, silting, effects of large barge traffic and dam water release. I know cause and affect.
What I don’t know, is how to get politicians to use some common sense and address an issue that could have been alleviated years ago at a far less cost. Look at Charleston flooding in the News right now.
I’m only a single voice. I’ve done all I that I know to do.
Make a phone call, send an email or text. We need a lot of voices heard.
I’ll say this one more time. The current Bushy Park boat ramp was destined to fail before it opened in 1989. In 1985 the flow of water down stream was reduced by 70% to reduce the silting in Charleston Harbor. All that silt started settling further up-stream. The boat ramp is a dead water area, no water flow. No flushing action to mitigate the silting up stream. When Nucor opened and started pushing barges up stream, the silting accelerated. More silt was pushed in.
It was a great idea, but no planning was involved or studies done.
20 foot of water, 20 feet from the bank, no problem.
6 years after the ramp opened, there were complaints about silting.
The proposed new ramp is the only solution and it needs to happen now, not later
How does a tug drafting 9ft & a barge drafting 9-10ft push silt in there when the channel in the river is around 30ft where they run?? The bigger tug & barge units that come in there aren't often enough to make a difference. Btw there will bigger stuff coming in when the old General Dynamics building gets rolling.
. And, he fishes the Cooper, 
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