Sunrise is moving later everyday. It will be after 6am on the 23rd so we might want to take that into consideration for everyone except Tony.

 

Well, If I am the official for this one, I say, as soon as you check in and
pay your boat rental your free to hit the water. If someone could call,
and let them know were going to be there early that would be great. If
everyone dosn't feel comfortable with me beeing the new guy and
running this it is ok. I don't have a problem letting someone else
handle it.Let me know your thoughts.

 

yes my uncle will be attending as my partner. Although i have a couple questions? wat are the rules, is it $20 for both of us, wat time, where do we meet? is it catch and release do we need a livewell if it is??? thanks.

 

20 per
6:am'ish (check the thread it may change)
meet at the docks..down the hill at Jack and Lidias
most guys use a stringer. there are 2 weigh-ins 10am and 1am
(2 weigh-in are used so we don't drag the fish around all day)

 

Driving in to work today there was barely fishable light at about 5:45. We should be fine with a 6A start time. It probably makes it more fair to get everyone out on the water at roughly the same time anyway.

1.Culprit & Bassmaster Alex
2.Bassman for Life & toothdoc
3.FishinMatt & Zach
4.Basscaster & #1cubsfan
5.Fishthoughts & jaypee the hhf
6.bucketmouth4 & SkunkedAgain
7.Augy & Basshole
8.mad craw 77 & Fishkid
9.Islandfisher & twoglasseyes
10.cak & uncle
11..rootpro6 and girlfriend
12..JasonN
13.Bgbass29

We have 11 confirmed boats. Still wondering what JasonN and Bgbass29 are doing?

 

with these big tournaments of over 20 people, dont you think the payout should be to atleast like the top 3 and biggest fish? just a suggestion to make everything more fair

 

Maybe next year but like we have said before, it is unfair to change things in the middle of the year. We definitly have some things to discuss before the start of the '09 season.

 

I took Madcraws idea and bought the livewell kit from Cabelas for $40. It is a piece of cake to set up, and all you need is a cooler and you hook the cables to your trolling motor battery.
After seeing those fish we caught getting lethargic and not looking good, I felt really guilty about putting them through that. Now that I have the livewell I probably won't have any fish to put into it.
If anyone needs more info, I'd be willing to help, or maybe Madcraw can help you out.
Here's the link if anyone is interested:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... ISO-8859-1

THAT IS THE LONGEST LINK I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!

 

thats the pump! also, here is a link to the thread with more info on the setup.
http://www.windycityfishing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=47541&highlight=#47541

 

Definitly a good pickup with the aerator man. We are going to be picking one up as well.

After making the spreadsheet we have 24 confirmed particapants with everyone partnered up except Jason and Bgbass.

 

That would be a great piece of gear at a good price.

I want one bad, but am simply out of space in the boat. As much as I would like to make my cooler smell like fish (really!), I think we are gonna stick with a stringer, and a bucket to put them in as we move.

This did give me a pretty decent idea though, involving mounting a small 12v bilge pump and some tubing in the extra space inside my battery box. You know, just in case.

 

ya the smell of the cooler is awesome!
are we reserving boats for this one guys? looks like a big field.

 

We are usually about the only crazies out there waiting for Jack to open. Plan on arriving about 5:30A to get checked in and get your gear in the boat. That way when Jack opens up the door at 6A you already have a boat and just have to pay him and go.

 

gotchya, thanks matt

 

All contestants will be required to pee in a cup for drug testing !!!!!!

 

:lol:

 

All contestants will be required to pee in a cup for drug testing !!!!!!

....and take lie detector tests at the weigh-in :lol:

 

All contestants will be required to pee in a cup for drug testing !!!!!!

....and take lie detector tests at the weigh-in :lol:

I will take the fifth

 

We have 11 confirmed boats. Still wondering what JasonN and Bgbass29 are doing?

Matt,
I still don't have a partner but I could fish alone if thats ok?

 

Yeah, I don't see anyone having a problem with that. You definitly solicited for a partner, it just did not seem to work out this month. Fish away Dude!!!!

 

I'm actually not going to know till last minute of my availability so I haven't partnered up. As of right now, it's looking good. I'll either partner up there or fish solo. I'll bringing my trolling motor nonetheless.

 

I'm thinking of coming to the tournament. But can't find all the details I need.

Start time is 6 AM, when is finish time?

Were there two weigh in times?

No natural bait, only one line in water per angler.

Penalties for dead fish. I may not have time for a fancy aerator setup. I do have an ice chest. How do I use that to keep the fish alive? I normally release them.

How much is the entry fee for tomorrow? I'm not interested in AOY since I haven't competed. I just want to have the money to enter tomorrow.

Thanks.

 

6am to 1pm.

10am and 1pm.

No live bait allowed.

Most people use a stringer and put them into a bucket when moving the boat.

$20

Don't forget your watch so that we all know when is the best time to catch the big ones!

 

Everyone make sure you are ready to go for the boating....

*Battery box, with lid
*Fire extinguisher (only if you are running a gas motor, and Jack rents them for $1 if I remember correctly. Better than the $75 it cost me last year)
*Lifejackets (I believe Jacks has plenty of these)
*Whistle or horn (Im serious here, I learned the hard way)

Hopefully Lake County will not represent itself, but you never know. With all the drug chatter, I wouldn't be surprised. :shock:

 

Are we a confirmed 6am start? Works for me, just want to make sure.

Also, Baefish is out. I will be partnered with Augy.