St. Joe Fishing League 5/15 May 15

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Its time to get boats and crew together for the 15th of May

This is a league event. Everyone and anyone are welcome. There is always boats looking for crew for these events, Just post up your interest.

Same rules apply as previous events....except for a few minor changes-a premium has been placed on Kings & Steelhead and the start times have changed.

Meet at DNR launch 5:30-6:00 am on League day. Money must be paid prior to fishing to be eligible for any fish awards for that day.

$15.00 per boat Fishing times are as soon as you have paid but no earlier than 5:30am to 1:00pm. What that means is Pay your money and go fishing...Return to the launch as soon as possible, Weigh in at the farm will begin at 2:00 and your fish with at least one crew member be there no later than 2:30pm. This will give anyone that needs to run up river to boat slips ample time to get their boat put away and make weigh-in. We may adjust these times depending on daylight/boat traffic etc.

9-rod limit, weight one DNR limit with one exception, no lake trout in the catch. The limit is a 3 man limit. No cull. No limit on number of boats that can enter. No Charter boats. Set up captains and crew thru the website. 1st place takes 50%; second place takes 20% and 3rd place takes 10% based on all entry fees received. Big fish based on weight takes 20%.

Scoring is 10pts per fish and 1pt per lb. Exceptions- Kings are worth 2 additional points, Steelhead worth 5 additional points, No partial points, all points rounded down. Ties will be broken by largest fish in your catch.

No blow date....event will turn into a walleye river fish if too windy.

We are 30 days away right now...time to get your boat and crew together and post it up on the site. Do we need to make any other modifactions to the rules?

Who is in? I think another boil is in order after the weigh-in.....

Mark

[live2fishdjs]

I'm in if you need a crew Mark-or if you don't I 'll start taking offers ;) .

Fish Boil sounds like a dandy idea. Maybe so you and Steve don't get stuck w/ all the $$ take up a collection at the ramp for those who will be in attendance for the lunch or at least put up a can for donations for the food, etc.-just a suggestion.

Fishing ought to be in FULL swing for this one! :cool:

[Steven Arend]

I hope my crew does not back out at the last minute like they did for the April 17 one.

Darrin should I start the bidding??? :D :D

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Darrin, I have you on my boat......figured it would be a given....I am leaving the 3rd slot open for my father again.

I think this time and for future league events for the "after effects" at the farm, a donation can will be placed. Any extra left over and we wil put the remainder towards the next event...

I was worried about the weigh-in times..for those of you that plan to run offshore, remember to calculate your run times back to make weigh-in....

Do we need to make adjustments?

Thanks Tim for the Sticky!!

Mark

[live2fishdjs]

Sorry Steve-My allegiance has to be w/ a boat that I know the seats won't break. :p

Not to mention I think Mark's gunnels are lower which makes it easier to "swing 'em in" :eek:

[Steven Arend]

Darrin that's to funny. :D :D

[ZobZob]

Steven,
I can do this one. I promise I won't break a seat if you don't go airborn twenty times.

Let me know if you need another.

Zob

[adjusted3]

I got a commitment from the Fishdog that he and the "Cute Miller Crew" will be there.

After yesterday, it was decided that instead of a fish boil, we are doing a chicken BBQ. I will furnish the chicken/sauces/ and all the trimmings but to cover the costs we decided to increase the entrys a bit. In addition to the $15.00 a boat, we will be collecting 5.00 per person to cover all the food costs, plates, untensils and to include the soft drinks and a few cases of brown pops. Any money left over we will put it towards additional beverages or save it for the next event. We will have BBQ grilles set up and I will whip up another culinary delight for all.

Anyone have any difference of opinion or are we all good with this idea? I understand if you cant stay for the luncheon that your boat fee will stay at $15.00.

I do need some type of commitment so that I know how much food to purchase and how many to plan for.

This will be another event that you won't want to miss.

I know that there are boats that will be looking for crews and we can add as many boats that want to fish.....Make your plans now and get your game plan in order....Caz needs to be beat and may Spanky catch little fish!

Mark

[caznik]

Hey guys,
You must get in this tournament, it is alot of fun and the guys are great to talk to. Spanky..... :lol: Now he is alot of laughs. He loves to tell alot of jokes and beleve me there are pretty funny. All you guys are a great group of fishermen and I sure had alot of fun, I sure hope I can come back and fish with you all again. ALSO...... :Modified_ If you do get to try this tournament with these guys, you must stay and try out the turkey. It is very good and HOT :cheeky-sm . But most of all the fishing was fun and the food is very good.
Thanks guys,
Rich

[7MM Magnum]

You guy's are just killin' me :16suspect

I see all of these posts with all of you doin' these tourney's and they sound SO GREAT! :sad:

I would just LOVE to get in on all the good times,... but WHY do you always have to have them so dang far away ?? :Protest_e

Do you think that MAYBE you could have some up a little higher at a port like Frankfort or Manistee? :whistle: :bowdown:

I'd have to drive for 6 hours just to hit the ports you guys presently go out of for a day of fishin!! :coco:

[caznik]

77 mm Magnum,
Hey what you should do is start a league at Manistee. Then the St. joe league and the West michigan league can have a big tournament. The closes one that you could be in is our league. The West Michigan, we fish out of Port Sheldon then the last 2 we go to Muskegon. Just a thought, but I think it would be pretty cool if we had 3 leagues and had the world series fishing tournament.
Caznik

[7MM Magnum]

Hmmmm,... now that's a pretty interesting thought! :coolgleam

I don't live on the West side of Michigan. :Modified_ :whistle: I just made that suggestion to bring a couple of tourney's up closer to the northern section of Michigan for any members up here who would like to join the festivities!

But maybe I can do that thought one better,... I'm going to have to bring that idea with me to the next meeting of our local Thunder Bay Steelheaders Assn. and see how many are people would be interested in forming a "EAST" Michigan League. Of course I'd get them enroll to our Michigan Sportsmans website so everything will be a members event. :grouphug: :woohoo1:

So what are your thoughts about that?? :xzicon_sm

[Sixshooter]

I have a couple things here...

THESE GUYS ARE A CLASS ACT!!! They bring southern hospitality to a whole new meaning. I have a GREAT time everytime i'm there...Even if it is just making fun of Spanky :whistle: ...And putting old furniture into his marine vessel...

This tourney is a must fish if you can...


The other thing is...for 7MM, There is a little thing that has been dubbed the Michigan Sportsman Fun Tourney in Manistee Michigan...It is Labor Day Weekend and all fisherpersons are welcome. It is a really good time and the food and comedy are unparrelelled.

[7MM Magnum]

Sixshooter, ... is the Michigan Sportsman Fun Tourney in Manistee for the whole 3 days ?? (Sept 4th-6th) Sounds like a camp out and fishing weekend to me. :woohoo1:

That's something I could do,.. Tow out the cruiser to fish in, and do some cook-out camping! I'll need some one to e-mail me with the specifics on this event,.. and what is the minimum draft needed to load and unload out of their launching facilities. (I'm lookin' at 3 ft.) :help:

I'll also have to see if the little lady has made any plans also :16suspect but I think she has a thing she's suppose to attend for her job (Medical Seminar) right around then. :evil: :whistle:

[Spanky]

Will Darrin be backing in the crawdaddy? :shhh:

[Sixshooter]

Sixshooter, ... is the Michigan Sportsman Fun Tourney in Manistee for the whole 3 days ?? (Sept 4th-6th) Sounds like a camp out and fishing weekend to me. :woohoo1:

That's something I could do,.. Tow out the cruiser to fish in, and do some cook-out camping! I'll need some one to e-mail me with the specifics on this event,.. and what is the minimum draft needed to load and unload out of their launching facilities. (I'm lookin' at 3 ft.) :help:

I'll also have to see if the little lady has made any plans also :16suspect but I think she has a thing she's suppose to attend for her job (Medical Seminar) right around then. :evil: :whistle:
The tourney itself is only the Saturday of that weekend. However, Most of the guys who are fishing that weekend are in fact there the whole weekend to fish. So yes it is one of those fish till you sleep in your campsite...type of weekends... If you look up Whit1 he will have some more specifics on how it all happens...

And they have a VERY good launch ramp at the First Street Beach. You can launch a 26' their pretty easy...

[Spanky]

I didn't notice anyone picking on me, heck when Steve A is around, I think we are all pretty safe from that. :lol: 7mm the manistee gig is a riot. Unless you don't care to stand around a campfire with a bunch of stinky fishermen and tell lies while drinking low carb beers! :yikes: I know after last yrs labor day fish fest, I had to take an additional day off just to recoop! My side hurt for a week after! If you are a serious, no smiles type of angler...I would avoid this bunch big time.

[7MM Magnum]

Sixshooter,.. just got done e-mailing Whit1 about sending some info to me about this gig! I'm gonna do everything in my power to make it there this year.

Spanky,... yep I too do all of that stuff :evilsmile

However I don't drink that "NO-Lead" stuff :yikes: ,..........I'm strictly a "High-Test" kinda guy!! ;) :D

[live2fishdjs]

Ha HA...I'm hiring a chopper to airlift it in-See you on the water :coolgleam

[Steven Arend]

Darrin,

It takes a master driver to be able to Parallel launch a boat. :lol:

[live2fishdjs]

I do believe I am going to have a hard time living that down. :hide:

I'm contemplating hooking up and practicing non-stop (like olympic training) until the 15th and then asking for a second chance...LOL. :lol:

On second thought...Steve is your boat still at your house, or is it back at the farm? I think I'll put it in the barn for you :corkysm55

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2nd chance??? I don't think so, no, I'm postive about that...will not happen....do you realize the fear having someone back you to the ramp and have the one of the boat trailer wheels rolling dead center on the dock with me in the boat....sheezz, this is after going sideways---I mean sideways in blocking 4 ramps at once--, yep wont happen.....maybe with Steves boat....not mine....positve.....Did you notice I gave you a rope and I backed the boat down?....yep, that learning curve was a straight line....

Mark

[Steven Arend]

Mark,

If you had to choose between giving Darrin a 2nd chance or letting your wife and mine and your daughter take your boat out and fish against us in this outting :banghead3. I think I would choose the wives over Darrin backing the boat in. :yikes:

[adjusted3]

Yep...both issues are pipe dreams---

But i must say, My wife has backed in my boat several times and never had a problem....

Now as far as them gals taking my boat and using it on the 15th, ---oh what a nightmare.....gives me cold sweats thinking about it.....but then I get the giggles when it was your boat they were talking about...not much more they can break....

Mark

[adjusted3]

Ok, time to get this back on track for the original intentions----

come on guys (and Gals), get your boats listed and post up if your looking for a ride or a crew.....

Note, I kinda need a head count on this one for the BBQ after that we are putting together....there has been some talk that if someone would like to place a camper for the night there is plenty of room at the farm....We also have a 16x16 lodge tent up for anyone that would like to use it...bring your own cot.

Darrin & I maybe looking for one...I will know in about a week.

for anyone that has not fished with us yet....you are truly missing the boat on these mini-tourneys....They are a blast!!

Mark

[huntingfool43]

Anyone have a cou;ple seats open? Would like to make this one but have to bring the wife along due to the fact I am fishing the 16th in Caz's tourey. She will get a little hot if I am gone all weekend fishing and she don't get to go.. :D

[Spanky]

Ok count me and my side kick in again. We will decide which one of us will be the captain as the time grows near :evilsmile No one has seen my lake boat yet, so maybe that would be good! I does have more room for those "thundering crosschecks"! :woohoo1:
So Crawdaddy, count us in.

Will dem chikens still be live whens we gits there? :evilsmile

I think the extra 5 bucks is a good call.....as long as we win some of it back!

[Sixshooter]

Mark,

how many boats are a for sure in this so far?

YOU REALLY WANT TO FISH THIS EVENT GUYS. You do NOT understand how much fun you will have...

You will NOT find a better group of fisherman nor will you find a funnier group of people...And I don't just mean funny looking.

I will be there one way or another...

At this point I am planning on fishing with Rick (Catfishhoge) and Stef...

If for some reason Rick cannot fish I will still be down there...

Have to figure out the details on who's boat we will pull down though...

[SalmonSlayer]

At this point, I have 3 confirmed for my boat...me myself and I...

Not sure if the wife is fishing with me or not yet...will know more later.

I am pretty confident I'll have a boat full regardless...if not I'll post for needed crew members. So put me down for the tourney and probably just me for the weigh-in....Mark I'll contact you if the count for the cookout changes.

:fish:

[Sixshooter]

I think people are just SCARED :tdo12: ...

[FreeTime]

I think I said it already but we are in again. Save me a spot in the tent as I think I may be staying the night to fish the next day as well.

[Sixshooter]

Don't forget...If you fish these outings you have the opportunity to see the

"MILLER TRIO"
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/533/5709DSCN0052.JPG

[FreeTime]

SIXSHOOTER....YOUR SOOOO JEALOUS!

[Sixshooter]

SIXSHOOTER....YOUR SOOOO JEALOUS!
You know it Dog!!!!!!

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Hunting fool, Rat city Hooker is looking for a couple of passengers....
Steve A is looking for a passenger last I knew, and Salmonslayer is looking according to his post.

pony up guys......looks like there is 8 boats right now and more being added.

Mark

[Sixshooter]

Mark is that 8 boats including ours? (Catfishhoge Stef Sixshooter)

People you TRUELY want to get in on this outing. These things are beyong belief in the fun department...

The after fishing parts alone are worth the price of admission.

-Shooter

[caznik]

Ok,
Team Caznik will be there if I do not have to work Saturday and if I can get a crew.
Caznik :coolgleam

[oliver77]

Hey Sixshooter,

You looking for crew? Remember that I have never lost a fishing tourney. :bowdown: Let me know.

[Sixshooter]

Hey Paul,

How's it going buddy. I'm all booked up for this one...But one of the other guys might be interested...Although this particular tourney is down in St Joeseph...

I will FOR SURE keep you in mind especially for the Caz Tourneys that are closer to home...

Keep in Touch...

-Jim

[Spanky]

I think they were toasting my smaller fish!

[karl.d]

Hey Guys, I was making plans for a trip to Canada near the 15th, and I just found out that I can fish in the tournament! Well that is only if someone will take me on as a crew member! So far, I'm pretty sure my trip to Canada won't start until the 18th.

Karl

[adjusted3]

Here is the recap so far...we are 2 weeks away.....

Let me know if I missed you....if your looking for a passenger, get with one of these guys/gals
Boats that are commited---

Adjusted--full
Spanky-full
Steve Arend-looking for 1?
Catfishhoge-full
Thefishdog- full
Salmon slayer --looking for 1
Ratcityhooker- looking for 2
Caz- Looking for Crew?


Looking for rides
Huntingfool x2
Oliver77
ZobZob
Karl.dykema

My head count is working on 3 per boat.....let me know if you have less or more....

Mark

[Steven Arend]

Mark,

As of right now I have a full Boat. Unless my crew bails at the last minute again. :banghead3

[Sixshooter]

Mark,

As of right now I have a full Boat. Unless my crew bails at the last minute again. :banghead3

Steve,
if you lose your crew this time I won't be around to bail you out this time...I'm fishing in another boat...

I sure hope it is really warm out that day...:evil:

[Steven Arend]

Jim,
Are you fishing with Catfish and Mark's Daughter????? :Protest_e

I'll be picking out Steph's outfit to wear. :cheeky-sm

[Sixshooter]

:evilsmile

be afraid...be very afraid...

[Steven Arend]

I have a real nice One-piece BIG and BULKY jump suit that I use of Deer hunting that she can wear. :evil:

[adjusted3]

I can see this going no where real fast......

She is undecided....the string bikini or Steve's hunting suit........She's still thinking about it....

Problem is, Daddy's input is non existant....I suggested the carharts!

She did say something about that she has presents for her crew though! Hmmmm...Whats that all about?.....

Raising a daughter is so hard..and then you allow her to go fishing with your buddys? All that hard work for the last 20 years goes crashing down inside of 4 hours.

Oh I can see this event to be a great one!!!?

Mark

[SalmonSlayer]

I can see this going no where real fast......

Raising a daughter is so hard..and then you allow her to go fishing with your buddys? All that hard work for the last 20 years goes crashing down inside of 4 hours.

Mark

Mark you're a brave man letting her out for the day with the likes of us'ns on dis here website...some day I'll be in that situation...but for now I can enjoy watching you. :tdo12:

[live2fishdjs]

I would have thought she had enough of us at the last get together, as everyone seemed to be in form (and then there was Spanky)! :cool: Glad to see her getting out and enjoying the resource, not to mention adding a litle more life to the party.

Looking forward to getting out again...maybe the wind is finally over??

[STEELHEAD]

Count me in for this one. :bouncy: I have a full crew for my boat.

[adjusted3]

Just some updates---

Boats that are in...
Adjusted--full
Spanky-full
Steve Arend-Full
Catfishhoge-full
Thefishdog- full
Salmon slayer --looking for 1
Ratcityhooker- looking for 1
Caz- Looking for Crew?
Steelhead- full

The following 2 boats called me and are 50/50 on this date-They will know by the 12th..
Michigan Fisherman-full
Tia-full

Looking for rides
Huntingfool x2
Oliver77
ZobZob
Karl.dykema

We are now less then 2 weeks away...

As a side note... I have ordered 30 shirts from a local business that I have dealt with in the past. These are 100% cotton, white with maroon collar and cuffs, I have had them embroidered with St. Joseph Fishing League on the left chest with a embroidered steelhead. I must say they look sharp. My cost was 20.65 each, I am looking for 20.00 each, 22.00 if you take a 1x. I have allready paid for these shirts. I will have them with me at this outing if anyone wants one. I have talked to several allready and about 1/2 of them are spoken for right now. I can order more once these are gone.

Lets hope for good weather, I will be giving updates at the end of this week for boats and crew, weather updates starting Tuesday before the outing.

I also know there will be a group of us headed to Port Sheldon on the 16th for Caz's event...see his thread for details....

Be Safe--

Mark

[caznik]

Mark,
So far they are telling me that I have to work the 15th but I will know for sure Thursday night on the 13th. I will have a 1st mate with me and if I do go to this I will pick out someone off the site here. I sure hope that I can make this one. This time I will not be able to take this Saturday off. I can take off about every 50th day otherwise I get wrote up.
Thanks Caznik

[huntingfool43]

I won't be able to fish this one after all, have to help out at the local party store. I'll sure be glad when they hire enough help so they don't need me to fill in.

[Rat City Hooker]

Mark,

Raising a daughter is so hard..and then you allow her to go fishing with your buddys? All that hard work for the last 20 years goes crashing down inside of 4 hours.
Hey daddy,sure is fun isnt it. :D Cant fish next weekend cause I will be in Traverse City watching the youngest of 5 graduate from college. :woohoo1: Trust in her she is part of you.See ya on the 14th
Larry

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Larry, I have complete trust in her. Everyone that has met her goes away with admiration. This past Sunday, I just watched her graduate from college as well with her assoc. degree. This fall she is headed to California to complete her BA at California Pacific Univeristy in vocal music and tour with Young Americans. Mom & I are dreading the day she leaves. What is nice is that both her and her brother (who is going into his 4th year at Western) are home for the summer and we supect it will be the last time they are both with us for the summers. I know Stef will be touring with Young Americans for the next 4 years....

Untill then, she wants to fish and meet new people. She really has a lot of fun at the farm during the social hours....

Looking forward to the 15th....

Larry, Let me know what time you wil be down that Friday and we can get a few hours in on the water.

Mark

[Rat City Hooker]

Should be down early afternoon on friday.Planning on taking you,your daughter and Jim out.Saturday have Dave from Lansing and myself.Did you have someone else in my boat or do I have to pick someone yet for saturday.
Larry

[adjusted3]

Larry, so far I have no one to fill you for Sat. If anyone is looking for a ride...here is your chance..get with Larry.....

I will be home all day on friday....Look forward to it.

Mark

[FreeTime]

Just talked to Mark, and I have an offer for everyone for the May 15th event.

I will be shipping Mark a selection of the new Fish Dog Co. Trolling Flies prior to the event. When you check in that morning everyone can choose one fly as they pay.

It’s my way to get you to try these flies.

If the big fish of the day comes on a Fish Dog Co. Fly.....
I’ll give a dozen more flies and a couple of Opti-Dodgers!

For more information on Fish Dog Trolling Flies I have a brochure
I can e-mail you if you send me a PM with your e-mail or
e-mail me at thefishdog@yahoo.com or call me at 517-282-8989

Thanks,
Dave

[Steven Arend]

Hey Dave,

Is that (1) fly per boat or (1) fly per Man?

Also do you have a brochure for the Opti-Dodgers that you will be marketing?


Steve A.

[SalmonSlayer]

Hey Dave, I got your flyer! Great looking selection...but one suggestion...add more glow patterns!

One more thing...have you contacted Charlie at The Fishin Hole in St. Joseph about carrying your flies? He has some fly manufactures in there now, but he may be interested...If so, he does have a website and an email so maybe you can send him your flyer...just a suggestion, take it or leave it. Good luck on your endeavor, and here's hoping it "flys" for you! :bonk: (cheesy attempt at humor)

[FreeTime]

I had thought 1 per boat.

I will go crazy and do 1 per man!

If I handed you 9 would you run them on every rod for me?

I do have a brochure on Opti-Dodger.

Anyone who wants one can E-mail me and I will send it over.

I have some sample of these things that are sweet! They are a very speed tolereant Dodger, you can troll them up to 3.1MPH without it spinning out.

Dave

[Sixshooter]

I had thought 1 per boat.

I will go crazy and do 1 per man!

If I handed you 9 would you run them on every rod for me?

I do have a brochure on Opti-Dodger.

Anyone who wants one can E-mail me and I will send it over.

I have some sample of these things that are sweet! They are a very speed tolereant Dodger, you can troll them up to 3.1MPH without it spinning out.

Dave

Dog you are a wild man...Crazy I tell you...Crazy...

[live2fishdjs]

I would like to request a Blue Dolphin pattern for our boat :whistle:

That's cool Dave, hope the free flies work good and the free sample turns out to be a like a dealer giving away a sample of crack :evil:

Is it the 15th yet???

[Steven Arend]

Mark,

Give me a call and I'll come over and help you Sort Through Them There Flies :evilsmile and to make sure there is not more then needed. :mischeif: :whistle:

Darrin,

Mark and I tied up some killer patterns last week and have a few blue dolphins made up. :)

[FreeTime]

I may not have relized what i was doing when I said 1 per man.

Mark e-mailed me and said we might have 15 boats!

Thats 4 dozen flies!

Plus a possibility of another dozen and some Dodgers!

I gonna have to eat alot of turkey to break even on this deal!


Darrin...you make me laugh! "like a dealer giving away a sample of crack" YEH YEH...Thats what I am....I'm your crack fly dealer!

Screw Fish Dog Flies, they are now Salmon Crack!

[adjusted3]

I love it when a fellow member opens mouth and inserts foot.....

Just pay attention to where you sit next time dog....ha ha hee hee

Mark

[live2fishdjs]

Dave-I wondered what you were getting yourself into :tdo12: , but just think how many flies you may be able to sell if they catch fish in a big money tournement like the St. Joe League :p :woohoo1:

Good thinking Steve...maybe add a flash of red into a couple as well ;) ;)

[FreeTime]

Hey Mark...
Is that kinda the feeling you got when you brought up the idea of starting a league in St Joe?

Everyone might want to what where you sit, the dog just dropped a load!

Darrin you are competely correct! there is nothing more desired than a win in the Michigan-Sportsman.com St Joseph League!!

When you get invited to fish here...you've made the big time!!

[Steven Arend]

Dave,

If you kepp given away fishing Tackle we will have 100 boats fishing this league in no time. :yikes: :help: Just think unlimited field testers. :D

[Spanky]

Hey Mark, make sure the ones I spoke for are the 1x size! :D I sure hope the winds leave this region before then, I am so sick of wind!

[adjusted3]

Just some updates---

Boats that are in...
Adjusted--full
Spanky-full
Steve Arend-Full
Catfishhoge-full
Thefishdog- full
Salmon slayer --looking for 1
Ratcityhooker- Full
Steelhead- full

The following 2 boats called me and are 50/50 on this date-They will know by the 12th..
Michigan Fisherman-full
Tia-full
Caz- Looking for Crew?

Looking for rides
Oliver77
ZobZob

Boats are filling up....Dave has a new twist on this event......see the post for details. The shirts are going fast....

We have room for more boats and people but boats are filling fast

Mark

[adjusted3]

I just got the Stitch out for the shirts.....this is what the logo will be... they are being run today.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/533/5304SJ_Fishing_League.jpg

these are not t-shirts, these are golf shirts....

Mark

[Sixshooter]

That looks nice Mark. So you are going to have those before the 15th huh...hmmmm....Sweeeeeeeeeet!!!!!:woohoo1:

Can't wait. Let me know when you get in on Wed or Thurs. I might be up to fishing some eyes or something...

[adjusted3]

I will have the shirts for the outing on the 15th......

A walleye trip might be a go

Mark

[Steven Arend]

Hey guys I'm putting together the league sheet and I just want to make sure that I have everyone on the list for this Sat. IF I missed you or you are not going to be there just let me know.

Thanks

Steve.

Adjusted--full
Spanky-full
Steve Arend-Full
Catfishhoge-full
Thefishdog- full
Salmon slayer --looking for 1
Ratcityhooker- Full
Steelhead- full

Maybe's

Michigan Fisherman-full
Tia-full

Need on a Boat.
ZobZob

[Steven Arend]

Well I hope they change the forecast for Saturday morning. Heres Friday's forecast.

FRIDAY
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS VEERING NORTHWEST IN THE
LATE MORNING...THEN INCREASING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS LATE IN THE
AFTERNOON. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY. WAVES 1 TO 2 FEET.

FRIDAY NIGHT
NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS. SHOWERS LIKELY. WAVES 1
TO 3 FEET BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT.

The winds for Saturday forecast are 9 mph. North-Northwest and building to 13 mph by noon.

[adjusted3]

I have been searching all the weather stations and been on the phone this morning. looks like Sat may be little bumpy. the winds are going to shift to the SE by mid day, but it is going to start out a little wet in the am, rain ending by 7:30m, winds may be a little strong in the morning at 2-4, but will subside in the mid afternoon as the wind shifts. We fished in worse conditions at the first outing. I suspect that the lake will be every bit of 2-3 foot in the am, and by noon the lake will go 1 foot or less. the best report will come out tomorrow. My metoroligist in Chicago is to give me a call tomorrow Morn with his best update.

Mark

[adjusted3]

By the way, last min boats are welcome, we just need to know as soon as you know. either post it here and Steve A. will catch it or give me a call at 269-208-9868 if its after 5pm. I would really need to know as I need the head count for the cookout at the farm.

going to be another great event and one that you kick yourself (again) if you miss it.

Mark

[live2fishdjs]

Hey Steve, hope you didn't buy your seat pedastals yet...maybe you can get a good deal on them if you buy in bulk :yikes:

[Steven Arend]

Hey Steve, hope you didn't buy your seat pedastals yet...maybe you can get a good deal on them if you buy in bulk :yikes:

That's funny Darrin. :lol: "NOT" :smile-mad

I'm still waiting for the estimate from Wolfs'. It seem like smokercraft change the design of the console after my boat was made and they're tring to find one in my style. I'm guessing that means it is going to cost me big money.

[SalmonSlayer]

Mark,

My boat is full, maybe. Depends if the wife wants to battle out 4 foot waves in the am with rain. I'll be for sure with two of us and 3 if she goes. Not sure on the weigh in...I'll post tomorrow before noon on a final count....but count me for 1 for sure. :dizzy:

I sure hope the wind dies down sooner than noon on saturday or it'll make for a bumpy ride back in...and we all know STEVE DOESN"T NEED THAT!!!!! :lol: If it is bumpy, just make sure you're not the boat right behind Steve, or you may have to dodge pieces and parts flying out/off the boat! lol Just kidding steve...hope it's all okay by the tourney. :D

[live2fishdjs]

HEE HEE HEE...Let the games begin. :p

I think I better bring some boat cushions for my backside (not that I don't have plenty of padding already) as well as install an O'sh@#bar or two... :lol:

[oliver77]

Lets see... dark, rainy, 4' waves and a boat that may not hold together. What did I get myself into??? :bonk: And I thought tractor pullers (that's my primary summer hobby) were crazy. :dizzy:

[adjusted3]

the forcast gets better with each passing hour.....

FRIDAY NIGHT...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET.
.SATURDAY...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. PARTLY SUNNY. WAVES 2 TO 4
FEET SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 3 FEET LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.


I will do another update in the am but right now I am thinking that no one should have any problems for Sat.

Oliver, when you get in Steves boat, you might want to have a kidney belt on. Last time I was sore for 4 days from all the "Hang Time" in the air. And just remember, stuff breaks, it happends to all of us, Just more so to Steve....

When the console broke and the steering wheel landed on the floor at 35mph in 3 footers, now that's the time to start getting worried.. a few tips----

Get a good grip, sit down, shut up and hold on!!! Oh and don't let him have a beer, Not one....Oh my gosh you ought to see what he does then with his boat after one beer!...Not a pretty sight. Its at that time you really get worried....

Mark

[Sixshooter]

if you see a bottle of captian and a bottle of dew...just throw yourself overboard because that is where you will end up anyhow...:dizzy:

[oliver77]

Thanks for the advice adjusted. I'll call the chiropractor and get an appointment for first thing Monday morning.

I didn't mean any disrespect about the boat comming apart. I just have visions of the seat (with me attached) being catapulted into water like a bad James Bond movie. :yikes:

[caznik]

Adjusted 3,
I sure like to fish this tournament but so far I have no crew and it cost me $50.00 to go down there for gas. So I do not know what I can do. They told me that we don't have to work this Saturday. I will let you know by tomarrow. :sad:

[Sixshooter]

Adjusted 3,
I sure like to fish this tournament but so far I have no crew and it cost me $50.00 to go down there for gas. So I do not know what I can do. They told me that we don't have to work this Saturday. I will let you know by tomarrow. :sad:
:chicken:

[Rat City Hooker]

Caz
Have room in my boat.Come on down and have some fun. :D

Larry

[caznik]

Thanks Rat Man,
But I will still look around for a crew. If I cannot find anyone, well I guess the time is to be spent with the family.
See ya Sunday if I am not there Saturday.
Caznik

[karl.d]

Yeah Caz, we'll have fun on Larry's boat. Does anyone else that is going live near you?

karl

Caz
Have room in my boat.Come on down and have some fun. :D

Larry

[adjusted3]

It looks like we may have one person, although a rookie, that could join you Saturday morning. If you're interested, he was going to fish on another boat, but we could move him to yours. I may not be able to fill out your boat with three people, but I can definitely place at least on on your boat. They may not be a pro on the riggers, but the heart's in the right place. Let me know.
Mark

[adjusted3]

Wooo.hoo----

the most current update on the weather----

TONIGHT...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS DECREASING TO 5 TO 10 KNOTS
AFTER MIDNIGHT. SCATTERED SHOWERS IN THE EVENING. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET
SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 3 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.SATURDAY...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. PARTLY SUNNY. WAVES 1 FOOT OR
LESS.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS VEERING EAST AROUND 5
KNOTS TOWARD DAYBREAK. PARTLY CLOUDY. WAVES 1 FOOT OR LESS.

The offshore is calling for 2 foot or less.

I checked a few other places and this report is consistant. The fish gods are already smiling on us. It has rained every day this week and is to rain every day next week but is to be sunny and relitively calm winds for Sat & Sun...It's about time!!

Now lets go catch fish!

Mark

[SalmonSlayer]

Sounds like a perfect forecast! My boat is confirmed full with a guy from work and the wife...still waiting on count for the weigh in festivities...okay, just got word, put us down for 2 for sure. :fish:

[Spartazoo]

Is there room for one more boat? Never done this but sounds like fun and since I am fishing out of St. Joseph tomorrow anyway what the heck. So count me in if you have room and I will be there by 6:00. I should have a full crew.

[karl.d]

Guys I'm not going to be able to make it after all. I just found out that my car is leaking oil pretty bad so I'll have to get that taken care of tomorrow. I was going to ride with Rat City Hooker so could one of you guys let him know that I had to cancel? I'll PM him too. Thanks guys and wish my car luck.

karl