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Title: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 07, 2010, 06:28:41 PM
Well, not much word out on this yet and I am trying to find out more, but the CBAA Big Ten bass fishing championship is returning to Lake St. Clair Saturday / Sunday October 2nd and 3rd, 2010. I've signed up to help as a boater volunteer again for both the Saturday practice day and the Sunday tournament. No more details at this point.

Volunteer boaters both days*
djkimmel
tbone
markgoetsch
River Rat
BrianB
MadWags
capt charlie's charters
Slish1 on lscn.net
MikesRx
Bass_Cat
rsaid19fish

Saturday Boater
WayneC
mjm6
bassfan586

Sunday Boater
519vx on lscn.net

You guys are GREAT!

* Please PM (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=242) contact details to MIBassKid (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=242) with the subject Big Ten St. Clair if you weren't previously contacted by a team member
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MadWags on September 07, 2010, 06:55:05 PM
I was contacted by the Fighting Illini.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 07, 2010, 08:35:38 PM
Apparently, they've all be calling around and asking. I got a call from my Penn State angler last year - 'minnow.' Says he's still called that sometimes...
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on September 07, 2010, 10:02:08 PM
It's definitely on. October 2nd and 3rd on St. Clair. Looks like we will be needing some boaters so if you guys want to wait at least one more weekend to put that boat away please PM me. Everyone had a great time last year and I didn't hear one negative thing from any of the boaters. Many of the GLBers were there and it was awesome to see everyone show up like that and help out the future of the sport. If you want to help out please let me know, I appreciate it.
-Luke
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on September 07, 2010, 11:46:34 PM
Hmmmmmm my daughters have a high school soccer game on that Saturday.  I'm afraid I can't help out.  I can however root for the Michigan State team since I personally know two of the team members  !!!!  lololol  Go State  !!!      Brett, did you ever get any xr50's  ?????
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: t-bone on September 08, 2010, 07:31:07 AM
Luke - I think I could bring my boat this year and help. Just let me know the details.

Quote from: MIBassKid on September 07, 2010, 10:02:08 PM
It's definitely on. October 2nd and 3rd on St. Clair. Looks like we will be needing some boaters so if you guys want to wait at least one more weekend to put that boat away please PM me. Everyone had a great time last year and I didn't hear one negative thing from any of the boaters. Many of the GLBers were there and it was awesome to see everyone show up like that and help out the future of the sport. If you want to help out please let me know, I appreciate it.
-Luke
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: markgoetsch on September 08, 2010, 09:04:02 AM
I could also be willing to help out and bring my boat.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on September 08, 2010, 10:07:30 AM
Thanks guys I appreciate. Please PM me from now on though just so I don't miss anyone. You guys are awesome.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 08, 2010, 12:11:51 PM
I will post details to here as soon as I can get them. A little difficult over the holiday weekend but I expect to start getting more details soon now that people are getting back to work (and school). I talked to minnow today and the Penn State team needs one more boat to be covered for sure. Not sure yet about other teams.

The most important day is that Sunday for the tournament. Of course, most of the guys and gals would like to practice on that Saturday also so anyone who can help both days would be most appreciated.

They are working on an updated boundaries map for the waters for this time around. It will still be US waters only if that helps anyone. Too much of a cost for the students to open it up to Walpole and Ontario.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 08, 2010, 12:12:12 PM
Quote from: MadWags on September 07, 2010, 06:55:05 PM
I was contacted by the Fighting Illini.

Are you going to be there David?
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on September 08, 2010, 01:30:35 PM
The boundaries will be US waters only, with it stretching from the western end of Belle Isle Island to the St. Clair River. As of right now we need 10 more boats.
Luke
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 08, 2010, 05:41:02 PM
Luke, you already know I'm in but thought I'd bump this up anyways.

Scott
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: BrianB on September 09, 2010, 12:34:14 PM
I will be there both days
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MadWags on September 09, 2010, 02:47:03 PM
Daniel my brother....you are older than me...
hmmm hhmmmh hhmmmmh hmmm

yes I will be there

Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 09, 2010, 04:36:09 PM
Am I older than you?? Probably...

BrianB - dude! Make sure you have those waypoints ready for me to your new secret spot!!! ;D
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 09, 2010, 04:42:09 PM
Do I need to specify that I'll be there both days?!  If so, I will.

Dave, have ya got a tip for my 015 All American?!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 10, 2010, 12:36:11 PM
You just did. Thanks! I was assuming that already though due to your helpful nature :)
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on September 11, 2010, 08:21:36 PM
We still need 10 more volunteers. Help make this happen guys, it will be worth it. If you were a volunteer last year and have not been contacted by one of the teams and want to volunteer again please let me know!
-Luke
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 11, 2010, 10:42:53 PM
Still 10 more boaters??
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on September 12, 2010, 05:50:00 PM
Yes we need 10 still Dan. There are a lot of club championships that weekend unfortunately.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: RipNLips on September 12, 2010, 08:55:21 PM
Luke,

I have a Sat class and since im not a big 10 school i cant compete :( lol. I might be able to grab a boat for sunday, but only sunday...
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 12, 2010, 09:54:23 PM
Quote from: RipNLips on September 12, 2010, 08:55:21 PM
Luke,

I have a Sat class and since im not a big 10 school i cant compete :( lol. I might be able to grab a boat for sunday, but only sunday...

Please send him a PM too. Worse comes to worse, we need boats for the Sunday competition day for sure. Saturday is to get them out and give them a chance to practice. Thanks.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MadWags on September 13, 2010, 06:39:52 AM
Quote from: River Rat on September 09, 2010, 04:42:09 PM
Do I need to specify that I'll be there both days?!  If so, I will.

Dave, have ya got a tip for my 015 All American?!

I should have one for you. Lets hook up this week.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: Dinkfinder on September 13, 2010, 08:33:51 AM
I'm sent....... ;D
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 13, 2010, 11:00:27 AM
Quote from: MadWags on September 13, 2010, 06:39:52 AM
Quote from: River Rat on September 09, 2010, 04:42:09 PM
Do I need to specify that I'll be there both days?!  If so, I will.

Dave, have ya got a tip for my 015 All American?!

I should have one for you. Lets hook up this week.

Let me know what day is good, I can run up your way lunchtime-ish any day.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 13, 2010, 11:57:32 AM
Quote from: Dinkfinder on September 13, 2010, 08:33:51 AM
I'm sent....... ;D

Good to see you back. Are you able to help as a boater both days? I just want to add you to the list above. I heard from my Penn State contact this morning that they have one more team yet that wants to come so we really need some boats!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MadWags on September 13, 2010, 04:32:13 PM
Dan please.... were talking here. :D
Tuesday is good I'll call you.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 13, 2010, 05:41:42 PM
Quote from: MadWags on September 13, 2010, 04:32:13 PM
Dan please.... were talking here. :D
Tuesday is good I'll call you.


Now that right there was funny!

I'll be ready and will have some "Smoke on the water" baits for ya as well. ;D

Dan, feel free to continue the thread as originally intended! :P

Scott
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 13, 2010, 06:29:15 PM
Yeah... you two get a room!!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: capt charlie's charters on September 14, 2010, 09:24:17 PM
Capt Charlie of the infamous Capt Charlie's Charters....one of the Illinois boys I boated for last year contacted me back in August.  Wasn't sure if I could make it then, but plans have changed and ready to help some youngsters win the beeg one this year, avail both days.

standing by.....
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on September 14, 2010, 09:46:16 PM
Thanks Charlie I'l make sure you're down!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 15, 2010, 02:30:11 PM
Quote from: capt charlie's charters on September 14, 2010, 09:24:17 PM
Capt Charlie of the infamous Capt Charlie's Charters....one of the Illinois boys I boated for last year contacted me back in August.  Wasn't sure if I could make it then, but plans have changed and ready to help some youngsters win the beeg one this year, avail both days.

standing by.....

"Infamous" or "UNfamous"?!? ;D

Scott
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: mikesmiph on September 15, 2010, 11:15:03 PM
anything on shore I can do. I'm off Sat, and could be talked into be ill on Sunday. its my last day at this store.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 17, 2010, 08:43:33 AM
Bump.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 17, 2010, 12:23:28 PM
Quote from: mikesmiph on September 15, 2010, 11:15:03 PM
anything on shore I can do. I'm off Sat, and could be talked into be ill on Sunday. its my last day at this store.

Mike - PM Luke - MIBassKid to see what they need for non-boater volunteers. I would imagine they could use some help Sunday possibly. Thanks.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: mikesmiph on September 17, 2010, 05:34:10 PM
I'm already feeling a little off. LOL
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on September 18, 2010, 09:36:34 AM
Quote from: mikesmiph on September 17, 2010, 05:34:10 PM
I'm already feeling a little off. LOL

  Hmmmmmmm  must be from that cold rainy weather last weekend.   :-\'
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: mikesmiph on September 18, 2010, 10:20:06 AM
That mmight be it, French Fry, but its going to wait till the 3rd to make me sick lol
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: hootjr on September 18, 2010, 10:40:42 AM
I think I should be available to help. How does this work they fish and I just lend my boat and drive them around?
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MadWags on September 18, 2010, 10:56:42 AM
yes. and even take a knap if you want to
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 18, 2010, 11:11:03 AM
Quote from: hootjr on September 18, 2010, 10:40:42 AM
I think I should be available to help. How does this work they fish and I just lend my boat and drive them around?

You will hear from two anglers from one of the schools who will fish with you both days.

Saturday is a practice day. You can help the kids if they want with fishing spots and suggestions. You drive the boat. They can run the trolling motor if they want and can handle it. Most of them have done that before but you can make sure your boat is safe.

Sunday, you still drive and the kids will say where they'd like to fish.

Limited to Michigan waters only. There will be a map of open waters from the Detroit River part way to part way up the St. Clair River. Most of the fishing happens between the Mile Roads and Anchor Bay.

Most of the anglers are staying at the Victory Inn on Gratiot. You can meet the kids there or work out meeting them at the ramp. We are launching at Harley Ensign.

Please help if you can. Please confirm on here if you will help and PM your name and contact information to MIBassKid (Luke Baker) on here so they can add you to the list of available boaters and assign a team to you. It will be random assignment so you could end up with any of the schools attending.

There will be a banquet - location and time to be announced as soon as I know. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on September 20, 2010, 01:45:17 PM
Still need a few boat volunteers guys. Help a brotha out! Thanks Dan for helping with recruiting.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 20, 2010, 04:42:16 PM
No prob. I'm still waiting to hear back from one boater. Need a few more! MIBassKid, are you getting all the names and contact information over to Cameron? Who will tell us more details? Cameron? Troy?
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on September 20, 2010, 09:28:42 PM
Once we have all of the boaters I will post all the details on GLB and I think Cameron will be sending out an email with details on where we are staying and information about banquet, launch, practice day what not.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 22, 2010, 07:08:02 AM
Should this get copied and/or moved to the General board where more people will see, and read it?!

Scott
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 22, 2010, 04:17:51 PM
Not sure if it would make a big difference? It has been viewed 714 times. I think I linked it on facebook, twitter and over on lakestclair.net. Just really tough to get people to volunteer for anything nowadays for various reasons. I'll post some reminder notices linked to here in a few places again. Thanks for keeping it alive Scott.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: Jighead on September 23, 2010, 04:38:44 PM
Dan,

I left Cameron Kortes a voicemail on Tuesday explaining that I won't be able to do this afterall. I hate like heck volunteering and then backing out two weeks before hand, but I really have to. I was contacted on Saturday about doing a guide trip that weekend and I just had to take it.

If it was earlier in the season when I knew I had some time to make up for a missed trip I would pass on it and honor my commitment to help out with this tournament. But it's late in the season, money is getting short, and I have to take any calls that I can get.

I apologize for backing out, but I really need to take the money when I can get it. I hope everyone will understand.

Doug Cummings
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 23, 2010, 09:16:57 PM
Thanks for letting me know.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 24, 2010, 03:20:20 PM
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Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 24, 2010, 03:52:33 PM
Just heard from Mike Broge at MikesRxBaits.com (http://www.mikesrxbaits.com) and he is going to help as a boater too! Thanks a lot Mike!!

If you haven't checked out his web site before, he has a huge supply of quality and hard to find bass lures in his pharmacy bass store and online including those HOT C-Flash crankbaits that many of the top anglers are using to crank up huge smallies on St. Clair (and also to win the recent fall DK Open on White Lake). Check out MikesRxBaits.com (http://www.mikesrxbaits.com).

I'm going to have to since I broke one of my C-Flash's on White Lake. Don't slap balsa crank baits on the water!!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: Bass_Cat on September 25, 2010, 08:28:04 AM
Hi Dan,

Didn't see my name on the list but I volunteered for this back in August when someone called me. I may be doing the weigh-in again too.

Mark Hill
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 25, 2010, 01:56:04 PM
Not personal. I don't have any lists back from the various schools so I only know who has posted here or told me themselves. I so want everyone who takes the time to help to get public thanks so I will add you to the list later today. Anyone else I don't know about just send me a PM and I will gladly add you to the list. THANKS!!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 25, 2010, 04:55:01 PM
Quote from: djkimmel on September 25, 2010, 01:56:04 PM
Not personal. I don't have any lists back from the various schools so I only know who has posted here or told me themselves. I so want everyone who takes the time to help to get public thanks so I will add you to the list later today. Anyone else I don't know about just send me a PM and I will gladly add you to the list. THANKS!!

Um... What if my alter ego, Billy Bad Bass, shows up and is in rare form?!  I don't think we should recognize, especially publicly, his evil self!  (And I'm not even PUI'ing yet!) ;D

Scott... Or am I........
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 25, 2010, 06:55:25 PM
We take all comers...
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MadWags on September 25, 2010, 09:50:01 PM
Yes Dan is correct. They let me be involved.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 25, 2010, 10:08:03 PM
I was not expecting that response but enjoyed it very much!!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on September 26, 2010, 07:26:43 PM
Alright guys we have less than a week and we still need a few boats. We need to make this happen, especially if we ever want to bring this event back to Michigan.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: mjm6 on September 27, 2010, 04:42:37 PM
Dan - I have tried to sign up for Sat (only) and have had no luck -- can be there if-in u guys need me.
Regards
Mike Mc
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 27, 2010, 06:07:45 PM
Has anyone beat down the doors @ Wonderland?  What about their customers?

Scott
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 28, 2010, 12:05:51 AM
Quote from: mjm6 on September 27, 2010, 04:42:37 PM
Dan - I have tried to sign up for Sat (only) and have had no luck -- can be there if-in u guys need me.
Regards
Mike Mc

I believe I have 1 boater who can only do Sunday. Maybe you can take his team out Saturday if you can only do Saturday? I can ask. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: River Rat on September 29, 2010, 05:53:24 PM
Just bumping it back up!  I know it's "late in the year" but a lot of us don't put our boats up for months.

Scott
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on September 29, 2010, 09:39:01 PM
Quote from: djkimmel on September 24, 2010, 03:52:33 PM
Just heard from Mike Broge at MikesRxBaits.com (http://www.mikesrxbaits.com) and he is going to help as a boater too! Thanks a lot Mike!!

If you haven't checked out his web site before, he has a huge supply of quality and hard to find bass lures in his pharmacy bass store and online including those HOT C-Flash crankbaits that many of the top anglers are using to crank up huge smallies on St. Clair (and also to win the recent fall DK Open on White Lake). Check out MikesRxBaits.com (http://www.mikesrxbaits.com).

I'm going to have to since I broke one of my C-Flash's on White Lake. Don't slap balsa crank baits on the water!!


  Hey Dan, you're in luck.  Look what I found on the MikesrxBaits site

C-FLASH (99)
Baits feature polycarbonate bills, stainless steel split rings, and Gamakatsu hooks. C Flash Baits are so durable, that if any bait fails the original owner, that bait will be replaced for only the cost of shipping and handling.    LOLOLOLOL
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 29, 2010, 10:38:47 PM
Yeah, I was told I might be able to get it replaced. I'll have to check into that this winter.
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 30, 2010, 05:18:13 PM
Anyone need to share a room Saturday night only, I have a two bed room at The Victory Inn for Saturday night. I don't snore (anymore) but please no smoking (allergic).
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: djkimmel on September 30, 2010, 05:26:51 PM
We still need 3 more Saturday and Sunday boater volunteers PLEASE!?!
Title: Re: 2010 CBAA Big Ten Championship back on St. Clair
Post by: MIBassKid on October 01, 2010, 10:05:11 AM
I believe we are down to being in need of two boats. Due to cancellations, both of the host teams (MSU and UofM) now need a boat volunteer. Let Dan or myself know if you can make it or you think you may know someone. We really are trying hard to pull this off.
-Luke