Now that I've arbitrarily picked a date and place for the fall 2016 MadWags West tournament I need to know which boat ramp to pick from the 5 available. 1 appears obviously too small, but I've never been to Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell so I only have stories and guessing to do on. I see some of the tournaments go out of Kenwood Park and some go out of two(??) ramps in Mitchell State Park with only 1 going out of the Cadillac City Ramp.
You anglers that have been up, which to you recommend as the best choice, and why? I'm wondering if the city ramp and local park have any rules or limitations I would have to find out about, or if there's anything to know about using the State Park boat ramps for a bass tournament?
Help me pick the best ramp so I can get the event on the MFTIS calendar. Thanks!
Not going to my home lake again???? Don't tell me you guys are skerred to fish against me there?
Quote from: TheFishinPollock on May 08, 2016, 09:01:00 PM
Not going to my home lake again???? Don't tell me you guys are skerred to fish against me there?
And how many of the MadWags Fall events have you won ?????? Bwahahahahaha
none, but i beat you in both so far LOL
told ya we will ahve to do a mullett scott martin challenge this fall jeff lol
Quote from: TheFishinPollock on May 10, 2016, 12:23:44 AM
none, but i beat you in both so far LOL
told ya we will ahve to do a mullett scott martin challenge this fall jeff lol
Hmmmm you're memory is getting bad Matt !!!! You beat me and The Dude in 2012 but looky what I found. Hmmmmm
BOATERS NONBOATERS # BASS TOTAL WEIGHT BIG BASS PLACE
LGMOUTH KHefner 5 16.61 4.65* 1st
Cy Firefigher Jeff 2 7.06 4.49 2nd
Genie djkimmel/thedude 1 4.29 4.29 3rd
TheFishinPollock Mom 2 3.59 0.00 4th
Waterfoul fasttrack 1 2.80 2.80 5th
tjrock BadBassFisherman 1 2.11 2.11 6th
stackenem Head 1 1.64 1.64 7th
mikesmiph girlscanfish2/jpoirier 0 8th
mikeszr800 mikesxf7 0 8th
bassfan586 deepdiver 0 8th
Trust me, Matt is no threat. ;) I fished his home waters and we fished all his good spots and caught nothing, nada, zero.... Then I took him to what I thought would have fish and I never been there before... Bada bing, bada boom... I caught a good amount of nice smallies including what Matt called a 5lb er... Probably 4lbs LOL... Matt still caught nothing. :-* :P
We did have a good time... But I wouldn't worry about Matt or his bad memory Jeff. ;D
I shall tedeam myself this year Jeff.
Mike. You fished some of my spots without me. That's why ya didn't catch um lol. The other spots I used your bait. I think ya Herbie jeebed it up before ya gave it to me lol
Well thanks for all the chatter but no idea about what ramps to use ;D !?!
Shoot Tackle that a message or a call. He lives on one of them .
Sorry about not having any information on the launches Dan, but I have never fished there. We did run up the posts a little. LOLOLOL
Thanks for the assist Mike !!! Of course I HAD to respond back to Matt !!!! He started it !!! LMAOOOOOO We could do a side bet Matt but I've never been on those lakes.
I have never been on the either Jeff.
State Park ramp is good. Plus, no fee if you have "Passport" license plate, which you all have, right?
Pic shows ramp and channel between lakes.
Hi from Ed & Deb in Cadillac! The State Park is fine, Kenwood Park or the City launch on the corner of Lake Street & Chestnut have the most parking. Other questions, let us know. See ya in October.
I don't think we'll need a lot of parking. Though people could surprise me!?! I think I'll go with the State Park ramp for now. Thanks for the info and help.
I'd use the Kenwood ramp Dan. The parking at the state park is actually a bit limited in comparison. If there are 6 or 8 locals fishing or boating that day, you might find it a little tight. Kenwood is way bigger. The city ramp is decent, but in my opinion harder to find for people who haven't been there before.
BUT, if the weather isn't great, the state park does offer a covered spot to do weigh in.
Still looking at trying to make this one.
I would think there should be less people boating on October 8th but then I don't know the area very well.
Is there a cost to use Kenwood? Do I have register with someone ahead of time? Do you know the local rules there? Thanks.
No cost, no need to register, just leave it like you found it.
Kenwood isn't very far from the canal to Lake Mitchell for those who want to fish that lake. It looks like a nice ramp. As long as it is free and no surprises to using it for an event I'll choose that one because there isn't much parking at Mitchell State Park.
Quote from: cameraguy on May 13, 2016, 07:45:12 AM
State Park ramp is good. Plus, no fee if you have "Passport" license plate, which you all have, right?
Pic shows ramp and channel between lakes.
I have a state park season pass Guy. Only problem is the CO at Crocker didn't see it on the CORRECT side of my windshield and put a violation envelope on my truck. I had to go back in person my next trip and get it taken care of!! Grrrrrrr
Quote from: TackleThis! on May 13, 2016, 06:40:18 PM
Hi from Ed & Deb in Cadillac! The State Park is fine, Kenwood Park or the City launch on the corner of Lake Street & Chestnut have the most parking. Other questions, let us know. See ya in October.
Great..... the ringers are fishing again !!! LOLOLOL Hahahaha Just Kiding !!! Looking forward to seeing you and that beautiful BIG boat.
You know she caught all the fish and he was netboy the day they beat all of us on Elk!
We do all our events at kenwood. They have a nice pavaillion and everything. The state park is fine too, but kenwood is a little better and better facilities.
There is no charge for either (i think state park requires rec pass)
Kenwood it is.
Quote from: djkimmel on May 16, 2016, 12:23:02 PM
Kenwood isn't very far from the canal to Lake Mitchell for those who want to fish that lake. It looks like a nice ramp. As long as it is free and no surprises to using it for an event I'll choose that one because there isn't much parking at Mitchell State Park.
I didn't know you were drawing so many boats that parking is an issue. My mistake.
Not drawing many boats. I won't have the event if I don't get enough to show up. I just like the fact that Kenwood Park has a pavilion we might be able to use for the weigh in, in case of wet weather maybe. The State Park parking lot is pretty small. I'd had to end up a parking spot or two short if there are a few people up there fishing or hunting? (not sure if duck season will be open?) using the boat ramp already when we get there.
The real issue for you is are you fishing it??
He better be fishing it Dan. I want my day's action and massive bag of fish on film! lol
I haven't seen her post anything yet, but I know that Spinninbug Wendy and her husband Terry are very interested in fishing.
I try to get him to fish but all I can do it try...
Quote from: djkimmel on June 04, 2016, 01:16:15 PM
The real issue for you is are you fishing it??
Would love to but busy time of year. If not working I'll go.
Work???? Bah. Who needs work. This is fishing! lol
I did schedule it around Michigan home games at least...