I'm in as a non-boater
I'm in, Ill be bringing a boat
2008 Spring DK Open
Saturday May 3rd
8 AM until 2 PM - please arrive no later than 7:30 AM
Lake St Clair - Michigan waters only
Harley Ensign MDNR Ramp - end of South River Rd
Entry Fee $5
Big Bass $2
Open to all registered forum members only.
This is a paper tournament.
You will need a Golden Rule designed for catch and release with weight conversion based on length.
Format is draw tournament with boater and nonboater fishing as a team.
5 biggest bass between team members will be counted to determine finish.
Biggest non-bass fish (must be in season) brought in to weigh in wins the OTHER FISH category prize!
Please note:
Family members may be able to fish together. Please contact me directly by PM or email to arrange this. Family members must still be a registered member. 16 years old or younger must be participating with a parent or legal guardian. Exceptions to this will need to be discussed with me in advance.
If signing up a family member younger than 13 for this event, they must fish with a parent or legal guardian. They will not be able to register as a forum member automatically. You will need to contact me by PM or email to address this issue through other means.
Ill be there as a nonboater
in as a boater.
Im in as a non-boater.
I'm in as a non boater, hubby's in as a boater. Will we be fishing only american water? We have never fished it this time of year, so hopefully he will be fishing with someone that knows where to go.
We have always fished it with other people not in our own boat, but it looks like so far there are more non boaters. If it works out that you don't need us to bring our boat let us know Dan.
I will see if the boss will make a donation of some hats or something too.
I'll be there - Boater.
I don't think Canada is open for CIR, so I believe we'll be limited to US waters.
Thanks Rev, I thought we had to stay in american water but wasn't possitive.
I'M in as a Boater.
IN as A boater
Michigan waters only - updated the information above.
I try to make sure there are as few boats as possible with no one that knows the water. I also like to have a mini-seminar before we launch on where to fish. If someone really needs help - I'll have my boat this year and they can follow me. Fish right by me.
I'll have a better idea about boaters and nonboaters within a couple weeks at most. Last year we ran short, but just tripled up some of the bigger boats so everyone got to fish... and catch some fish!!! That's what this event is all about.
Nonboaters, bring life jackets if you can just to make sure we have enough.
I will put a post up shortly asking for donated items for prizes and promotion to participants. I appreciate any thing anglers might like.
I should be in as a Boater...If the weather hurries up and warms up and I can get everything done on my boat...
Do they have the Golden rules with the "right marks" on them at Gander Mountain or BPS???
In.
Non-boater.
Count me in as a non-boater.
Willie
Do you think my 20 footer is big enough, or should I borrow my uncles 24' salmon boat??? Kidding, in as a BOATER, and don't know anything about the place, so may be up to look around a little the day before. Any open takers to show us around a little?
1Jav
thatta boy Jav!! good to see your going to make it out there. You know im rolling with you if you go a day early. your boat will be just fine on st clair, it doesnt get to crazy out there. We both seen what lake michigan can dish out and I dont think it ever gets that bad. Get ready to put your arm in a sling after that weekend, its going to be a blast!!
T
Quote from: 1javelin on March 03, 2008, 06:11:32 PM
Do you think my 20 footer is big enough, or should I borrow my uncles 24' salmon boat??? Kidding, in as a BOATER, and don't know anything about the place, so may be up to look around a little the day before. Any open takers to show us around a little?
1Jav
I'm in non-boater! let the games begin!
Jav, I'll be out the day before also. I'd be happy to help show you around too.
I'm in as nonboater But can bring my boat if needed.
Changed my mind I am going to bring my boat.
Thanks Rev, I'll take you up on that. I need to get together with T now and start pouring over some maps to figure this all out.
1Jav
Pre-Fishing??? You guys are serious...
Don't worry about the lake getting rough...If it gets too bad you can always shoot down to Metro and kill the largemouth...You won't win the tournament, but it is a blast.
I dont think its about prefishing to win, its just a reason to fish st clair for an extra day and getting someone who has never been there familure with the lake. I have only been there maybe 8 times in about as many years so I dont think I will be much help. So anyone who can show him around would be nice, I will just be on the back of the boat.
I was just giving you guys a hard time...If I remember right Jav is from the west side so it is definetly worth spending an extra day here....I may try to get out Friday before work...
I'm planning to be there, as a boater.
I'm in as a boater.
Will you or Anthony have extra Golden rules like last year? I don't think the ranger one has the length to weight calculation.
thanx
Looks like I am not going to be able to make it anymore, drawings for Turkey permits are in and I got my second choice rather then my 1st. If my hunt falls through I will be back in as a Non Boater though.
i'll be there as a non-boater. If there is a shortage of rigs i'll bring mine, but i've never fished that side of the state.
We'll count up boaters and nonboaters by the end of next week to see where we're at.
Count me as a boater also.
I don't know if Anthony can make it now that we aren't piggybacking. I'll talk to him about Golden Rules. I'm sure BPS and/or Gander have them for decent prices. D & R Sports Center probably has them on the west side too.
So far 11 Boaters and 6 non-boaters.
I'm in as a non boater
i can bring a golden-rule too.
Boater
I will fish it as a non-boater...if I can. Not quite sure if I will have to work that day. So far, so good.
Golden rules are good.
I have to change to a non boater. new boat deal is on hold so until I find out what the deal is with the new boat I will have to go as a non boater. sorry
In as a boater
You know I can't say no to a DK Open, I'm in as a non-boater.
-Ryan
Looks like 13 boaters and 11 non-boaters if my count is correct. It looks like we're gonna have a nice turnout for this one. Very cool. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
I will be there with my boat
Talk to jerk bait today his comp is down. he said he is in as a non boater
Due to changes in plans for several different things this spring I would like to change back to a nonboater.
Boater.
BD ;D
Quote from: UAWBigDog on March 19, 2008, 06:50:28 PM
Boater.
BD ;D
Well if BD is in I'll go as a boater and follow him around. ;D ;D
Starting to get some excellent prizes for the spring DK Open already. Hope to see a lot of you there.
So far:
KaRu Lures (http://www.karulures.com/) Vibra Series Kit
Grandt Rods (http://www.grandtrods.com/) All American Series spinning rod & several very nice anniversary hats
Kim Stricker's Hook n' Look (http://www.hooknlook.com) Smallmouth Neighborhood Vol II Close Encounters DVD
More coming...
Ranger boat, maybe a new chev truck???.....
:D :D
I'd settle for the lipless crank from Chip I was supposed to get last year, lol ;D
Quote from: dartag on March 20, 2008, 06:03:31 AM
Ranger boat, maybe a new chev truck???.....
:D :D
We're a few members short of the truck and boat deal... maybe next year?!?
I'm In As A Non-Boater!! ;D :o
Danny North
TBF of MI Jawbreakers President
I don't know why you would want to follow me around Durand Dan. I am going to follow DK. Seriously, I am going to the Mile Roads and hanging there all day. Usually that time of year the Mile Roads are the place to be. Should be plenty of fish all the way from Anchor Bay all the way to the mouth of the Detroit River. Should be good all over that shoreline. I am just excited to be going fishing...........period.
BD ;D
I'm In As A Non-Boater-Danny
Jeff Kellogg May Be In As A Boater
Quote from: UAWBigDog on March 21, 2008, 08:50:13 PM
I don't know why you would want to follow me around Durand Dan. I am going to follow DK. Seriously, I am going to the Mile Roads and hanging there all day. Usually that time of year the Mile Roads are the place to be. Should be plenty of fish all the way from Anchor Bay all the way to the mouth of the Detroit River. Should be good all over that shoreline. I am just excited to be going fishing...........period.
BD ;D
Having never had my boat on St. Clair, the only the only way I could find the mile roads is on public transportation. Buses run on Saturday? ;D
Quote from: Durand Dan on March 22, 2008, 07:37:05 AM
Quote from: UAWBigDog on March 21, 2008, 08:50:13 PM
I don't know why you would want to follow me around Durand Dan. I am going to follow DK. Seriously, I am going to the Mile Roads and hanging there all day. Usually that time of year the Mile Roads are the place to be. Should be plenty of fish all the way from Anchor Bay all the way to the mouth of the Detroit River. Should be good all over that shoreline. I am just excited to be going fishing...........period.
BD ;D
Having never had my boat on St. Clair, the only the only way I could find the mile roads is on public transportation. Buses run on Saturday? ;D
there will be a convoy headed that way. look for the big tower at 9 mile.
The Mile Roads start about at the 400 Club Apartments - very large beige colored block building just south of the Clinton River cutoff spillway - I think around 14 Mile Rd? Softer bottom there, sometimes better once the mayflies start to hatch.
Then there's Memorial Park a little south. That time of year it might not have the white tent covering - just the metal pole structure out on a rock-lined peninsula. Usually a good and popular area. Mixed rocks, sand and weed.
One of my favorites - the apartments at 12 Mile Rd - long, low dark-colored 2 or 3 story complex - rock patches and runs, scattered boulders with weed, gravel and sand.
Just South is the VFW Hall. Same stuff going on there.
Just South of that is the famous Blue Sea Wall at 11 Mile Rd. Same things there with some ups and downs from dredging and wind/current action around the large point that juts out just South of the marina. Look for the big ole 'white boat house' up on shore just North of the blue sea wall. Lots of really good rock patches, gravel runs and boulders out from that - out to 9 or 10 feet, but most in 7 to 9.
South of the Blue Sea wall a little over a mile starts the most major structure on the west shore of St. Clair - the 9 Mile bar - large markers on the North and South ends (about a mile long) out from what is known as The Nautical Mile from all the marinas packed in their. Near the South end of that bar is the largest landmark on St. Clair - the Nine Mile Tower apartments - looks like a mini Ren Cen.
The 9 Mile to 14 Mile Rd stretch is where the easist and hottest action will be our time of year. You don't have to worry about running up into shallow bays with scattered hazards.
You probably should look at Wayne's Marked Maps - these can make it a can't miss trip every time.
Map Downloads (http://www.electronicguideservice.com/Lake%20St%20Clair_spots.htm)
The whole series would keep you busy on new spots for several seasons:
Marked Map Series on the GLBass Store (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/store/glbstore2.html#glbmm1)
You can call Wayne toll free and discuss options at 877-485-2223.
4 weeks from today if i counted right.
may i suggest Pier III on the east side of Jefferson, in case anyone wants food or a beverage after the event. we went there last year after the LSCN Toad Fest. they have a screened in patio. also lots of parking for trailers and vehicles.
I'm really bummed, but I must remove my name from participating.
The open is the same day as MSU's graduation, and one of my sons is getting his degree.
Count me in as a non boater Dan...
Ok - thanks Jeff and sorry to hear you'll miss out Rick.
Dan, what exit off 94 do I use for the ramp?
Take I-94 to Exit 236. This is the Metro Parkway (16 Mile) exit. Head East until you reach the entrance to Metro Beach. That is Jefferson Ave. Turn left (North) and take Jefferson approx. 1 mile until it ends at South River Road. Turn right (East) and take S. River until it dead ends at Harley Ensign DNR ramp.
If you're coming from 696, take until it hits 94 and go left (East) onto 94. Metro Parkway is about 5 miles up.
Ramp Update for everyone......harley has one dock in water but all others lined up........metro all docks in........crocker dnr launch no docks in yet.......9 mile pier docks lined up but part way in.
Easiest to get off at the Metro Beach Metropolitan Parkway exit east (Exit 236 - also known as 16 Mile Rd) and take that road to the entrance of Metro Beach. Turn left at the last traffic light before you enter Metro Beach Metropark on to Jefferson Ave.
Jefferson ends at South River Rd. Take a right on to South River Rd and follow it to until the road ends at the MDNR Harley Ensign public access site - huge site. Sharp right going into the ramp at the check station so slow down near the last marina.
I'll try to set up near the middle of the lot not too far from the bathroom facility.
Uh... isn't that what I just said??? ha ha ha someone's not paying attention. ;D
BTW - Near the bathroom is good. The older some of us get... well, you know...
Quote from: Revtro on April 06, 2008, 11:08:40 AM
Take I-94 to Exit 236. This is the Metro Parkway (16 Mile) exit. Head East until you reach the entrance to Metro Beach. That is Jefferson Ave. Turn left (North) and take Jefferson approx. 1 mile until it ends at South River Road. Turn right (East) and take S. River until it dead ends at Harley Ensign DNR ramp.
If you're coming from 696, take until it hits 94 and go left (East) onto 94. Metro Parkway is about 5 miles up.
Yes... that's why I didn't spell it out (and possibly related to why I posted an answer to an already answered question... besides, some people need reinforcement - talking about the directions. Not the other)
Thats where we launch our club tournaments from, but never driving myself, I never paid attention. So thanks for the directions REVTRO and the CONFIRMATION directions Dan.
Anybody coming thru the Howell area need a rider for gas money?
Yeah... that's what I was doing the whole time... a CONFIRMATION post.
;D ;D ;D
Dan, sometimes you remind me of John Lovitz... "Yeah, that's the ticket!"
I'm in as a boater , how do I get there ? LOL ,just kidding . I thought it was on the 10th for some reason , DUH, out of town that weekend . Sounds like fun , cant wait , I'll be there.
Quote from: stackenem on April 07, 2008, 09:02:50 PM
Anybody coming thru the Howell area need a rider for gas money?
Bill, I pass Howell on my way to the lake. I come I-96 from M-52. There's plenty of room for you if you're interested.
Hey guys & gals. First post, so yes I'm a newbie... Looking to meet some new people and get on the water and fish. Anyway, I would like to come to the DK Open as a non-boater. Oh, great forum!
Andy
Quote from: VinceR on April 08, 2008, 03:49:38 PM
Quote from: stackenem on April 07, 2008, 09:02:50 PM
Anybody coming thru the Howell area need a rider for gas money?
Bill, I pass Howell on my way to the lake. I come I-96 from M-52. There's plenty of room for you if you're interested.
Okay, I fixed it. I meant to say I-96 (not I-69). That seems to happen more frequently these days.
Quote from: MIBasser on April 08, 2008, 08:43:30 PM
Hey guys & gals. First post, so yes I'm a newbie... Looking to meet some new people and get on the water and fish. Anyway, I would like to come to the DK Open as a non-boater. Oh, great forum!
Andy
Hey MIBasser - that's what I like - just jump right in with both feet. I've got you down. Welcome a 'board' ;D
69 has more possibilities than 96. :o
See you on the 10th......... ;)
Huh...what? 69th at 10? AM or PM? Wait, I'm so confused. Since you're so good at CONFIRMING things Dan..........
AAAAAGHHHHH!!!!!!....
Now I am really confused...........LOL
Dan, on an earlier post you said that "Golden Rules were good"
Does that mean that we are good on golden rules and you have enough or that if we "have" the golden rules with the marks they are good??? I looked at the Gander Mtn in Flint and in Utica, no golden rules with the little hash marks...Does anyone know if they have them at BPS???
Check Dick's Sports, that is where I got mine last year.
Hooksetter
Or the 3rd maybe??? (referring to MadWags post about the 10th ::) )
Quote from: motocross269 on April 09, 2008, 09:38:44 PM
AAAAAGHHHHH!!!!!!....
Now I am really confused...........LOL
Dan, on an earlier post you said that "Golden Rules were good"
Does that mean that we are good on golden rules and you have enough or that if we "have" the golden rules with the marks they are good??? I looked at the Gander Mtn in Flint and in Utica, no golden rules with the little hash marks...Does anyone know if they have them at BPS???
Last time I was at BP they had them
Last time I was there, they had Golden Rules AT Dicks.
MIBasser, welcome aboard... glad to have you here.
Quote from: Revtro on April 10, 2008, 07:51:18 AM
Last time I was there, they had Golden Rules as Dicks.
Im gonna go ahead and take the high road here and just leave this one alone :-X
McCarter himself :-\'
Thanks for letting that one go and not drawing attention to it. :-\'
I was wondering if there is someplace close to the ramp to get a fishing license if I can't make it up to get one before then.
Quote from: dashaver63 on April 10, 2008, 06:06:59 PM
I was wondering if there is someplace close to the ramp to get a fishing license if I can't make it up to get one before then.
you can get the License on the MDNR site and print it off.
I was going to do that but my printer is acting up and won't print anything.
Is there any way to get a Canadian Lic. on the internet???? What about the Wapole or whatever it is .
lakesidefishingshop.com (http://lakesidefishingshop.com) Will be able to take care of you...You won't need it for the Open though..Canadian season isn't open at that time...
I will have to check out BPS for the golden rule....(No way am I going to check out Dicks... ;D) See what you started Revtro...
CENSORED CENSORED CENSORED
Maybe you should be there on the 10th, not the 3rd like everyone else you bad boy you... :o
I think I might have 2 Golden Rules with the 1/8 inch catch and release measurements, but I only can remember where 1 is at the moment.
ANYONE with extra CnR Golden Rules, please bring them!!! You're going to want the ones... shoot, no matter how I describe, McCarter or MadWags or someone else will misbehave - so I'll say no more...
I don't think I'll be able to pick up any extras before the event.
This link is to the Golden Rule at Bass Pro. It has the Inch and Pounds measurements.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=15857&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults
That link says no longer in stock???? I will try to do a search..
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. It was there this morning ???
I went to Gander Mtn, Dicks, and Dunhams in Utica...Dick's had the cheaper style of Golden rule without the smaller hashmarks, but that isn't the one we need...I did a google search, a search on both Cabelas and BPSs website....Nothing....HELLLPP...!!!
Could we just go by total length? Thats all our club does in paper tourneys.
www.gatorgrip.com (http://www.gatorgrip.com) The Largemouth Bass one under the Weighmaster series...I believe that is the right one...Can someone please confirm then I will go ahead and order it...It looks right...Thanks
Dan, do you want me to order some score sheets or are we good???
Yep...I had to dig into the site a little further...I edited my posting...I think that one is the one we used last year...The Largemouth Bass weighmaster
Well I am sorry to say anglers, but I am going to have to opt out of the DK Spring Open. My son has a soccer game that conflicts with the Open and I have to attend his game. His game is at 1500 and I am sure that is about the time you guys will be weighing fish. I am going fishing that day but I will have to be off the water no later than 1300 in order to make it back in time. I never miss my kids activities if I don't have to. He is only 7 once. But I wish everyone good luck and a good time.
BD ;D
Non-resident fishing licences are also available through the mail by calling the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940.
You will need a credit card. This is how I buy mine every year.
http://www.gatorgrip.com/- Here is a website that you can purchase the golden rule from.
I get the 100th reply!!!! Yess!!!! What do I win????
1Jav ;D
moto your right its the golden rule weighmaster "Largemouth bass"
http://www.merchantmanager.com/gatorgrip/mmcalc.asp?id=GATORGRIP&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egatorgrip%2Ecom%2Fweighmaster%2Dmeasuring%2Dboards2%2Ehtml&target=
it must me the largemouth bass series I provided the link right to it.
Dan asked me to post this correction.
You west siders should travel 96 not 69.
The DK Open is on May 3rd not May 10th.
Our Dicks Sporting Goods store is generally the same size as everyone elses.
I am a bad boy.
Rev and MacCarter were a bad influence on me and I have learned my lesson about traveling with the wrong crowd. I should have listened to my mother.
I am sorry. ;D
I got my printer working so I won't have to worry about getting up there before the 3rd. Amazing how putting new ink cartridges in made the difference. I never made the connection.
You know... there are so many things in this thread now... I just don't know where to start???
I'll try: For the 100th post - I grant 10 free posts. ;D
I will make up weigh slips to use for anyone who wants them - doesn't have to be fancy, but you can get the fancy ones for yourselvles if you want them.
The largemouth bass weighmaster is the right one. If you don't have one, we'll see how what you have measures up, but any other board will have to use the next LOWER mark below the bass' length to be fair and we all know ounces cost in a bigtime championship event like this!!! :o
BD - maybe someone else will have to leave early and they can fish with you?? We shall see - you just won't be able to collect the big prizes by leaving that early, but you can post on here later about how you HAD IT WON!! if only you hadn't had to leave early ;D
And finally - Wags - you are a bad boy... (but I still hope you show up on the 3rd anyway ;D)
I would be willing to leave early....I may have to work that day anyway....I was going to take the day off, but if it would work out for someone for me to leave early that would be great...Let me know..I don't know if BD has a boat, but I should have my boat ready by then..
I am in..... Non Boater though.
Can't wait to fish this/these awesome water(s) I have heard so much about
in the lasty 37 years!!!!!!!!
Long ways from Chi Town, but I am sure it will be worth it. ;D
Hey Dan,
How are you looking for boaters vs non-boaters Sounds like a ton-o-participation. I am working on it....let you know asap.
JC
Yep, a long way for me but, am looking forward to it very much :)
I'll get a list of boaters and nonboaters together within the next 2 days.
Briboy - you'll be glad you are coming!!
Thanks Dan, am pretty stoked about it.... Looking forward to fishing
these waters as I mentioned b4 :)
Quote from: MadWags on April 12, 2008, 07:46:01 AM
Dan asked me to post this correction.
You west siders should travel 96 not 69.
The DK Open is on May 3rd not May 10th.
Our Dicks Sporting Goods store is generally the same size as everyone elses.
I am a bad boy.
Rev and MacCarter were a bad influence on me and I have learned my lesson about traveling with the wrong crowd. I should have listened to my mother.
I am sorry. ;D
Just spit coffee out of my nose... thanks for that. :)
Dan K., In as a boater -- thx, Mike McG.
Whats the boater to non-boater count? Me and Jav were thinking about coming up thursday night so we could fish St. Clair for two days instead of one since we both have fri-sun off work. We fished a tournament on Maxi last sat and his motor was not running that great so we wanted to figure out if more boaters were needed or if we could both go as non boaters. Also are there any recammendations on cheap places to stay out that way if we head there early and decide to take his boat?
Thanks Tim C
I ordered the weighmaster on Line from Gator grip on 4/11..they charged my credit card shortly after that..As of today I still hadn't recieved it...I called them and they said they haven't shipped it yet..I asked if they were out of them..and she said no they just haven't shipped it yet..Needless to say I wasn't happy..I told her to email me the status of the rule once she got it worked out and I haven't heard anything today...Are they going out of business or what??? Does anyone have another source other than Gator grip direct??? I tried BPS and Cabelas with no luck....Thanks
I counted the boater and non boaters that posted and right now it adds up to 17 boaters and 17 non boaters with a few that are not sure.
Well it's official, we aren't going to be able to make it again this year :(.
Hubby has to work and it's my bow league banquet that day, seeing as I won I can't miss it.
Life is getting busy already and we just lost our ice two weeks ago.
I thought for sure we were going to be able to make it this year.
You all have a good time!!
If we have to, we'll put an extra member in a few boats so everyone who wants to fish can.
Wendy - I thought you'd make this one. You're going to miss some great fishing - sorry.
As far as Gator Grips, I hadn't heard anything about their business one way or the other. I'll give my source a call tomorrow to see what's up. I want to make sure I have the 6 extra I'm supposed to have.
Anyone who wants to fish, put up now and I'll see where we seem to be tomorrow night (as long as I don't have to work super late).
Gator Grip hooked me up and sent my scale out 2 day....It took a couple of phone calls and emails to get things rolling...I don't know if they just lost my order or what, but 10 days is an awful long time to process an order and get it sent out...
I thought we were going to make it too. I'm really bummed about it too. I have been trying to make one of these for 3 years. I have to day off too, but hubby has to work. Hopefully we can do the fall one this year.
I really need to be at that banquet. When I said I would shoot it I never in a million years expected to win the league. Now all I have to do is connect with a deer with my bow and I will be extremely happy!
I'm really sorry I'm going to miss this I was so hoping to meet everyone and do some fishing, actually I was hoping someone could prove me wrong, because so far I haven't been all that impressed with St. Claire, don't get me wrong I have caught fish (and the last time it was my fault I didn't get a limit) however the way everyone talks about it the fish should be just jumpin in the boat! I saw that happen to Josh! (sorta) Hasn't been that way for me at all. Maybe it's just because I'm from up North!
Well you all have a good time and I look foward to reading all about it here.
A 40+ fish day on St. Clair will change those perceptions for sure. ;D Hope you can get down here soon to experience the amazing spring fishing. Anytime you and hubby want to come down and try it out, I'd be happy to show you around. This truly is S.E. Michigans best fishery.
Dan you know Team Mad Wags will be there. Count me in as a non boater. I'll show up with Dave as usual.
Thanks for the invite Rev, will keep that in mind, I would love to experience it once I have heard so much about it.
That is why I was so dissappointed that we couldn't make it. It's not even full blown summer yet and life is getting busy!
Dan do we have a match up list yet .
It seems pretty stable now so I can do a match tomorrow and post it by the end of the day in a new thread.
I'm going to be coming as a non-boater now, seeing how my boat is starting to look less and less appealing in the water. Sorry to post so late.
1Jav
mojo wanted me to post for him attending as a non boater.
Weather report for Saturday looks a little Iffy...Rain, with winds out of the W 20mph with Gusts over 34mph....It won't break my heart to fish Largemouths in the canals.....I hear they have been spanking them...I had a blast in there last year..
By the way Dan K I am solid as a Boater...I took my boat out on it's maiden LSC Voyage today with Revtro in his boat Babysitting me in case I had any issues...The boat checked out great...All is good..
So much for stability. I will wait until tomorrow night to do a draw. Got 1jav and mojo changed/added.
Well, that helps moto... can you fish the whole day now as a boater? (C'mon, Lake St. Clair we're talking about...)
I was going to hook you up with UAWBD, but won't now. Anyone else wanting to leave early?
Lets hope for better weather. Lots of time for forecast change and I don't know about you, but have you noticed the long term forecasts seem worse than usual this year??
Ok - forgot to mention I've had a few alternate notices from people so I believe the lists in the boater/nonboater thread are up to date. Ranger_Boats_Team_North and buddy can't make it.
It just dawned on my that MiBassKid is not down here as making it???? Shocking!! I've been saying, 'see you there' every time I talk to him. Guess I just assumed he'd be there, and I don't recall him saying he can't make it??
bigjc, haven't heard back from you yet?
Please everyone, even if the weather isn't perfect, there are places to fish, and a west wind means all of the west shore (Mile Roads) where many of us will fish anyway is still in good shape. If you have to cancel, please notify me ASAP 517-882-8902. I want to make sure everyone gets out fishing that wants to.
I will be coming as a boater and I think Chuck Reese will be fishing (non-boater I believe, but maybe boater if necessary) also.
No I can't make it this time Dan, baseball games every Saturday this year. I thought I told you at the Lansing Show I wasn't going to come but maybe not...I wish I could come! You really don't know how good St Clair is until you actually fish it. I hope I can get down there at least once this year. By the way...no bass today, one HUGE crappie and a small pike both on a jerkbait. Pike put the hook into my finger almost all the way up to the barb, but that's what you get for not being prepared.
-Kid
Dan...I plan to take the day off and fish all day...YEEEHAHHH!! I am working today(Sunday) so that should make up for Saturday...
You are right about not worrying about the weather...Skip said he caught like 100 LM in the Canals on Saturday...There is also the breaks in Anchor Bay and the Bay just south of Harley...I have never fished the bay, but I have heard it is a good spinnerbait area in the early spring..
The extended forecasts haven't been too accurate lately anyway..
Dan, If UAWBD needs to leave early I can ride with him also..I just won't take saturday off and that would be cool too..Whatever works best for you guys..I only Live a few miles from LSC so I am open to whatever is best for the good of the group..I just need to know by tuesday so I can let work know either way..
You can never have too many days on LAKE ST CLAIR!!! I need boaters at the moment, so I'm hoping you'll fish with us and as I mentioned in the other list thread, I'll take good care of BD somehow...
The big largies are on fire in the canals right now, it blew 30+ all day saturday and we spanked both species with very little effort, metro canals, macrays canals, basicaly any canal is loaded up with 4 lb largies right now, its about as good as it can get!
Dan - i'm in as a non-boater, but if the list gets too short for boaters, just let me know and i can bring my boat. Maybe i can get paired with someone who knows the area however, as i've never been within 10 miles of lake st. clair, let alone on it.
Dan, I am still in as a non boater. I have been at Norman. That is the reason for the silence on this end.
Ok - thanks for the updates. If no one lets the possible weather scare them away, we are close - I better read all the messages first though... the goal of this event is to make sure everyone catches bass.
I fished st clair again today mostley in the canals for largies, Ive got bass thumb so bad its not funny, I cant fish and count to 100 at the same time but I got close before I lost track, I think we will be able to get everybody on fish.
Are you mostly fishing the Canals at Metro or are there some other ones I should be looking at??? I am just starting to learn the lake...so any help I can get if the weather is bad and we have to run to calmer water would be great..
I just talked to Chuck, and he cannot fish Saturday. I will still be there as a boater though.
Quote from: cast n blast on April 28, 2008, 06:06:01 PM
I fished st clair again today mostley in the canals for largies, Ive got bass thumb so bad its not funny, I cant fish and count to 100 at the same time but I got close before I lost track, I think we will be able to get everybody on fish.
Sounds good to me. It will be my first trip there with my boat. If the weather is decent I'll check out the lake, if not the canals sound like they will do just fine ;D
Quote from: motocross269 on April 28, 2008, 07:33:14 PM
Are you mostly fishing the Canals at Metro or are there some other ones I should be looking at??? I am just starting to learn the lake...so any help I can get if the weather is bad and we have to run to calmer water would be great..
Brian all the canals are great right now, I just got home from another trip to st clair and this cold front doesnt seem to be slowing things down much., I need to take a few days off and let my thumb heal up.
Dan----still in as non boater
Quote from: djkimmel on April 27, 2008, 10:00:07 PM
You can never have too many days on LAKE ST CLAIR!!! I need boaters at the moment, so I'm hoping you'll fish with us and as I mentioned in the other list thread, I'll take good care of BD somehow...
I am again sorry. I will not be able to make it as I said in an earlier post. I don't think it would be fair to the rest of the anglers or anyone else if I cannot be there for the whole thing. Again I apologize but my kids will always come first. I am going fishing that day but I want to be on the water by the crack of dawn and off the water by 1230 hours. I wish I could make it for the duration. I probably won't be going to St. Clair because I will want to maximize my time. Although you never know. Sorry I have to opt out. :'( I am actually thinking about going to Brest Bay in Erie that day. I am curious to see if the smallies have moved up in there yet. Brest Bay in May and June can yield some excellent quality. I have always said that if you want to catch numbers, go to St. Clair. If you want steady 3 to 5 pounders, go to Erie.
Thanks for thinking of me DK. You owe me nothing. I am just happy to be apart of the best forum on the web. I am honored that you think that highly of me. Again good luck to all the anglers that will be attending. I sure wish I could make it. God Bless you all.
BD ;D
Oh yeah...........I already got this thing won, I just won't be able to make it. How's that for confidence DK!!! :o ::) ;)
Hey Dan K.,
Can you post the particulars again?
Check in, Blast off and weight-in.
Quote from: Eric on April 29, 2008, 04:56:34 PM
I just talked to Chuck, and he cannot fish Saturday. I will still be there as a boater though.
Um? Who is Chuck? I don't have a Chuck on the list? Wait - are you talking the character known as CR (and also a BOATER!?!)
Not only am I not sure who Chuck is, but I did not have you down as being there at all Eric. Did you post earlier? Or tell me? Well, regardless, I need boaters now so I'm glad to have you along.
Understand BD.
Durand Dan, all the details are on the first page, post 3 of this thread, but I will post again in a new thread.
Please check out the boaters / nonboaters thread list also in the DK open board to make sure I have your screen name on the right list. Thanks.
Right now, if no one else cancels, I'm three off over on nonboaters assuming Chuck is CR - a boater canceling per Eric (I could be guessing wrong, but I can't think of any other 'Chucks'). Still 2 over.
I don't mind taking 2 people in my 20+ footer. Boaters, please PM me if you prefer to only have 1 nonboater so I can do the draw tomorrow. Thanks.
Dan , I'm Charles -CR- but not the Chuck that Eric is talking about . I'm still in as a boater and if need be I would be willing to take two non's , unless someone else has a bigger boat than my Z 520 . Let me how it work's out .......Charles
Z520!!!!! You are one LUCKY dude. Thanks for the update. I was hoping you'd still make it.
Now who the heck is Chuck?
Bass_Cat just signed up as a nonboater by PM.
Dan,
Im pretty sure I can make it now, but havent had time to get my boat out yet this year so I would have to be a Co-Angler. I will let you know for sure tomorrow.
Thanks