Mississippi River Rising 9/27/24

[@ofallonweather]

Those SeaArks are nice boats. Believe there's a MRM Catfish Tournament out of Helena this weekend, guessing you past by many prefishing. We'll be in New Madrid, then Helena in the coming weeks with Twisted Cat Outdoors.

[@kennethjones3337]

I enjoy your videos captain. I like how you break down the information. I’ve heard the river is ever changing. Safe travels

[@Magellan51]

Just came across your videos. I am enjoying it very much. Is there anyway you can move from the wheelhouse and tour the boat such as the crew quarters, deck crew jobs, engine room, crew chef?

[@skyhawksailor8736]

In the spring of 1975 I was living with my Uncle and Aunt when the river rose. I was living with them so I did not have to change schools in the middle of a school year. Even though my Uncle's house was right at two miles East of the river and but real close to the Loosahatchie River, when the flood of 1975 happened the Loosahatchie rose and started taking up my Uncle's pasture. Everyday when I got home from school, I stick a new 6 foot long bean pole in the ground at the edge of the water After three days the first pole would be underwater. The water got so deep we launched a flat bottom boat from my Uncle's drive and paddled across the four foot high pasture fence. The water did not get up into my Uncle's house, but it came close. The house he built is Benjestown Road at Lat 35°13'45.90"N Lon 90° 2'18.74"W.

[@marktwained]

Very neat info. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@burryhulbertjr1429]

I know hurricanes are vicious. But I'm up here in Ohio hillbilly. We are way dry. And greatfull for Lil bit of moisture. Love your content. I was wondering if the rain was going to find you. I don't think many folks understand just how important our rivers are . For alot of us it's where we get our water for everyday functions. Especially selling n shipping our goods as well as getting them. Great video!! Always is.!! Thankyou

[@marktwained]

Glad you enjoy. Thank you. 👍🏻

[@jimmywingo6243]

My grandfather used to work on the Jadwin. I went onboard it once when a teenager. I know he also worked on the Wheeler at times.

[@djdj-qx3hb]

Can you give me the specs on the spotlight you're using

[@marktwained]

I’ll have to look. Xeon searchlight made by Carlisle and Finch

[@chuckg6039]

This was an excellent very informative video!

[@Fit2beTied]

Eastern Tennessee gotten enough rain to fill the lower half of the Mississippi. Eastern Tennessee is a mess to say the least.

[@Dan-qp1el]

When you were held-up and stuck the bow into the sand for holding, i noticed all the boats had their spot lights shining to the bow. Can you talk about these types of procedures and why they are done, please?

[@marktwained]

So we can see where/ what we are shoved in on bank, and see if we move, basically.

[@stevepfeiffer2786]

Sure hope you get up around Dubuque area capt, my home town. Ain’t much happening at Dubuque airport anymore, prolly have to try something else

[@marktwained]

Cedar Rapids and Lacrosse have flights to OKC. 👍🏻

[@johnhaas2523]

Anytime you get up past Dubuque and going to guttenberg your going past my area though I know cassville is a cool area to get to watch brages from and about the The closest view on the Wisconsin side at least is SW Wisconsin. I a few times have been out to the point in Potosi to see brages going up or down

[@jetegtmeier71]

how far north do you typically come up the Miss? I'm in Iowa so just curious :) Guess I should have waited till the end huh? LOL

[@marktwained]

Depends on the, company, vessel, and what types of cargo being hauled.

[@UncleRuddsCatfishing]

Tennessee River is coming in hot and heavy. Top 2 dams are wide open spill gates right now. Be safe Capt!

[@marktwained]

Figured that Tennessee was going to be rolling. Thanks for info. 👍🏻

[@nancyniewoehner7881]

Im from NE Iowa. Am about 1 1/2 hour west of the Mississippi River.

[@nancyniewoehner7881]

A lot of our area grain goes to Clayton.

[@marktwained]

I’m bringing fertilizer for next years crop. 👍🏻

[@brianacker7318]

Very cool look forward to watching you go through Lock & Dam 19 at Keokuk on the Live Stream and then live cam at Fort Madison

[@jimhackney2166]

Are barges full only when going down river or in both directions? My guess has always been that they would be full going down river and empty pushing them back up. It's something I've wondered since a kid watching barges go by at my Grandpa's house in Caruthersville.

[@marktwained]

They go both ways, empty or full. Depends on what the cargo is, and where it’s going.

[@jimhackney2166]

@@marktwained Mystery (to me) solved. Thanks!

[@JRTRAPP1]

Crazy in the old days they just floated downstream and sold the barge/raft for lumber and walked back home hundreds of mile.

[@cajunnathan4586]

Has there ever been any talk about installing a dam above Baton Rouge somewheres to hold back waters and maintain some decent operating depth for Towboat Traffic?

[@marktwained]

That would be a massive undertaking. With the flat lands closer to sea level south of Cairo, it would flood too many metro areas to create such a reservoir. I’m not saying it would be impossible, but definitely seems impracticable.

[@cajunnathan4586]

@@marktwained a dam somewheres to hold enough water to help navigation

[@marktwained]

As I said, not practical.

[@sls4009]

Check out Hanko Boats in Morgan City for a similar boat style.

[@davegeorge7094]

Did you ground front barge and shut down to wait for lock?

[@marktwained]

No locks on Lower Mississippi River.. Once you clear lock 27 (in St. Louis area) it’s open water to the gulf.

[@marktwained]

We don’t “shut down”. We are in gear to hold against the bank northbound. We back against bank southbound.

[@davegeorge7094]

@@marktwained Is any part resting on the bottom? Thanks

[@bherylkuebler986]

My Grampa built the levees all up and down the mighty Mississippi. ❤

[@marktwained]

I’m assuming he was with CoE

[@marktwained]

My father was CoE in Vietnam loading rock at quarry he ran on MeKong Delta

[@rogermiller5765]

How many times have you seen the river this low

[@marktwained]

2012, and past two years.

[@prestonpotter7764]

FMT?

[@charleshogan]

We from the weather channel radar you are getting some much needed rain water up in Ohio valley I'm from New Richmond Ohio little river front town up river from Cincinnati or east of it as a little kid raised up next to the Ohio River I was always thinking it was very deep out there but my cousin tells me it's only 12 feed deep out in the channel there I didn't even realize that they control the level of the water with dam's up and down it

[@marktwained]

I’m very familiar with New Richmond area. George Clooney childhood stomping grounds.. or close to it. 👍🏻

[@SnarkfishMan]

That shit really f'ed us in the a in the Carolinas. Especially the mountains

[@cajunnathan4586]

How long (days) are your TRIPS with this company?

[@marktwained]

Just riding until about mid-October.

[@cajunnathan4586]

@@marktwained Did you hear the Tennessee river dam has cracked and may give way?

[@JeffKoppes]

When will you be in Clayton iowa Captain?

[@marktwained]

Too many variables to make a qualified ETA, now. One to two weeks is my best WAG.

[@DerrickWatt-s4r]

Do you come up the ohio?

[@marktwained]

I used to more earlier in my career. I’ve run to Pittsburgh a few times, but many to Weirton area. That upper end is where I started in wheelhouse. It’s been about 10 years since I’ve been up past Smithland Lock.

[@kens.3729]

You’re Welcome! 😬 We sent 3”-4” of Rain down from St. Louis over the past 6-7 days. 😬👍🙏

[@dllockard7324]

You gonna be rolling thought the drawbridge at Clinton, Iowa anytime in the future. When's the last time you went through that stretch.

[@marktwained]

It’s been a few years, but we are headed to Clayton, Iowa. We’ll be Clinton area in about a week, depending on delays. FYI That was my first accident as a wheelman. I “touched up” on Clinton RR bridge. 🤷🏼👍🏻

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

The amount of water you talk amount in the Mississippi River blows me away.

[@cntsay1]

The help needs to clean your windows in a big way,be safe brother,God bless

[@TimothyVarey]

Im on the river now and its risky in some aspects and the smerican dream goes on down the river lol

[@randycody2243]

Staying at the big cypress pyramid tonight at Memphis

[@jamestappin4741]

Might see you on the cam coming through Keokuk then.

[@marktwained]

Yup 👍🏻

[@JRTRAPP1]

Going to be a lot headed your way from the TN via the OH.

[@marktwained]

Watching the weather maps, that’s what I was thinking. 👍🏻

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

Great trip!!!

[@WEHenry]

Have you ever been offered to captain anyones private yaght? Even if ever you would concider it.

[@marktwained]

My mother had a 50’ Gibson on Lake Texoma back when I was college age, and I’m wanting to run “loop” with my wife..but no offers like they yet. I’d jump at opportunity. 👍🏻👍🏻😉

[@JRTRAPP1]

Never trust a man that does not believe in mechanical watches.

[@marktwained]

😉👍🏻

[@TonySchulte-fw3sz]

Hollar if you do Apple Cider run!!!!

[@marktwained]

HEY! APPLE CIDER RUN! I’m practicing for a 5k,, but that sounds fun also. Haha 🤷🏼‍♂️ (If you are out and about, you know I’ll take whatever you are giving, Captain. But don’t make a special run just for me.)

[@burryhulbertjr1429]

I am sock need too!! I have 2 drawers of socks!! I love socks!! They protect those 2 feet that hold us up n get us done with what we do all day every day all through life.!! Them 2 deserve Lil bit of comfort. Socks always welcome at Christmas 🎄 n birthday!🎉

[@marktwained]

Sock nerds unite! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PeterWenzel-yn7fn]

Waving a hand from texas

[@marktwained]

👍🏻

[@lancelamoon6743]

Be nice to get for sure but short lived

[@SnarkfishMan]

Fun fishin

[@PunkRockOilOi]

What are those levers with the bras and brown handles for ?????

[@marktwained]

Searchlights are top, flanking (backing) rudders are middle, and lower ones are steering rudders.

[@PunkRockOilOi]

@@marktwained Thanks for letting me know ..Happy sailing

[@settinghooksncrossingeyes8372]

Seaarc catfish boat

[@marktwained]

I knew some of my catfish folks on channel would know. Thank you! Definitely nice setup.

[@jimmycannon8057]

I miss working the tow boats.