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Title: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: dartag on April 21, 2012, 08:20:55 PM
Who from here is going.  Will be down there tuesday moring.  Looking forward to 5 days of fishing with nothing else to do.


steve smith
commerce, mi
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: Manxfishing on April 21, 2012, 10:22:49 PM
I'm headed down on Sun

So were are you staying>

Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: dartag on April 22, 2012, 06:59:48 AM
we will be at the convention center.  good rate and it sounds like they are set up for boats with power to plug in.  White GMC with a black and white Ranger 185. 

steve smith
commerce, mi
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: Victor Cerabone on April 22, 2012, 11:16:39 AM
I'm going to make it this year.  I'll watching for some interesting results.  ;D
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: Manxfishing on April 22, 2012, 01:34:56 PM
Yes, It should be interesting
I've yet to fish a lake with that much wood

Saw this about a tournament last month

"Hoosier Open Tournament reports 121 boats entered the tournament with catches over 23 lbs of bass to win this March tournament."




Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: bsimpson on April 22, 2012, 06:52:29 PM
I'm headed down on Saturday - can't wait!!!!

I'll be staying at the Jasper Inn also.  Black Suburban, red and black Ranger, duel power poles on the back.

I went down 2 years ago and had a blast, although I did manage to stink it up in the tournament - looking to redeem myself this year!  ;D
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: LGMOUTH on April 22, 2012, 09:07:58 PM
I'll be there. Heading down to Kentucky lake Sat and Sun then heading up to Patoka. Going to be a fun week.
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: VinceR on April 22, 2012, 10:40:52 PM
I'll be there. Heading down on Tuesday. We'll be staying at Fisherman's Village, driving a white Suburban with a white Cobra. Hope to actually fish this year.
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: customfishn on April 22, 2012, 10:47:09 PM
I'm not going >:( just don't have the time or the money this year since I would have to fish alone, my partner is a little tied up.  Its the first year I have missed a spring classic in a long time.  It sucks I had top 25 takeoffs both days.  Anyone want to buy my takeoff numbers?
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: Flippin222 on April 23, 2012, 08:29:03 AM
My wife and I use this as our annual vacation (no kids), so of course we will be there. Heading down on Sunday and staying at the convention center.

Silver Dodge Ram / Silver & White Skeeter 190

Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: Lip_Ripper on April 24, 2012, 07:01:43 AM
 ;D If Vic's gonna be there, I'm not going!!!!
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: Jay-MadWags on April 24, 2012, 09:34:30 PM
Good luck to all.  For your sake I hope it doesn't rain.  I remember the last time NBAA went to Patoka.  What a wet and windy time that was.
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: VinceR on April 25, 2012, 10:49:22 AM
Jason, there is rain in the Patoka forecast for all of next week. This is the norm. It has rained every time I've gone South (I mean REALLY rained) for a Championship.

I've come to accept it.
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: customfishn on April 25, 2012, 04:07:51 PM
Quote from: VinceR on April 25, 2012, 10:49:22 AM
Jason, there is rain in the Patoka forecast for all of next week. This is the norm. It has rained every time I've gone South (I mean REALLY rained) for a Championship.

I've come to accept it.
It cant't get as bad as it was last year at Kentucky lake, or a few years ago at the Ohio River.  But If it does you guys are screwed. 
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: Manxfishing on April 25, 2012, 05:45:07 PM
Quote from: customfishn on April 25, 2012, 04:07:51 PM
Quote from: VinceR on April 25, 2012, 10:49:22 AM
Jason, there is rain in the Patoka forecast for all of next week. This is the norm. It has rained every time I've gone South (I mean REALLY rained) for a Championship.

I've come to accept it.
It cant't get as bad as it was last year at Kentucky lake, or a few years ago at the Ohio River.  But If it does you guys are screwed. 

I don't know how were screwed
The fish are all ready wet, I'm sure everyone owns rian gear and a little wind allways helps with the bite
I'm thinking it should be a blast, Allot of new water to dish, There's a chance for a 5-6 pounder
And i won't be at work!!!!!!!!! I'll be fishing and eating PBJ's
I see nothing but a great week
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: customfishn on April 25, 2012, 05:59:11 PM
I'm just jealous, since I'm not going.  I had a great time at Patoka the first time even boated an 8 pound bass.  But what I meant by being screwed was if it was like it was last year, they might close the lake.
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: Manxfishing on April 25, 2012, 06:26:17 PM
Ok

Feel free to PM me on were you caught that 8 pounder and on what. LOL

Worst case would be that the lake was closed.
And if that happened. I'd trailer over to Ohio and fish Erie for the week
It's all good. i'm off for a week and I'll be on the water some were







Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: bsimpson on April 26, 2012, 06:05:23 AM
I just checked the forecast (accuweather.com) and most of the week looks good (Wednesday is the worst looking weather day). Tournament days, Thursday, Friday and Saturday look great, almost too good, lots of sun, I'm hoping for some clouds, but like it has been said before, I'll be fishing - NOT working!!!  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: VinceR on April 26, 2012, 01:00:17 PM
Quote from: customfishn on April 25, 2012, 04:07:51 PM
Quote from: VinceR on April 25, 2012, 10:49:22 AM
Jason, there is rain in the Patoka forecast for all of next week. This is the norm. It has rained every time I've gone South (I mean REALLY rained) for a Championship.

I've come to accept it.
It cant't get as bad as it was last year at Kentucky lake, or a few years ago at the Ohio River.  But If it does you guys are screwed.  

Those are the ones that I was talking about. I was at both.

Actually, last year at Kentucky Lake, it didn't turn out too bad. It only rained the first couple of days we were there. The flooding was from the earlier rains, and was pretty much deliberate (to take the pressure off of the rivers).

I did get to do some fishing, and caught some good fish (just not in a tournament), and I won a boat.

If it turns out that I can't fish the tournament, I'll take that outcome anytime.

I see that the weather report is improving from the last time I looked. When I checked a few of days ago, the report had it raining through the weekend. Now I see that the forecast for the tournament days are calling for sunny, and warm.
Title: Re: NBAA Classic Patoka Lake whos going
Post by: customfishn on April 26, 2012, 04:36:07 PM
I drove through a tornado last year and then at the Ohio river my motor caught on fire
Quote from: Manxfishing on April 25, 2012, 06:26:17 PM
Ok

Feel free to PM me on were you caught that 8 pounder and on what. LOL

Worst case would be that the lake was closed.
And if that happened. I'd trailer over to Ohio and fish Erie for the week
It's all good. i'm off for a week and I'll be on the water some were








And the 8 pounder came on a black poorboys jig and a black poorboys trailer, the spot is number 178 on my gps.