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Title: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23/14
Post by: slabslayer on January 26, 2014, 05:44:02 PM
Been thinking of doing a panfish tournament on Nimisila this winter. Wanting to do a group event here for 2 years, and have the ice to do it now. Getting a lot of positive feedback and interest. Was thinking mid-end of February. If anyone is interested, please post in this thread, and with enough interest I'll post the rules and set a date.  There won't be an entry form, just the rules in this thread.  What do you all think?

Hope everyone's up for it, Joel.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament
Post by: wis2ohio on January 26, 2014, 06:58:29 PM
Sounds good to me just hope it falls on my weekend off and maybe I will bring one my kids with me.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament
Post by: daveday on January 26, 2014, 07:07:01 PM
yep...I''l go!!!
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament
Post by: snowcone on January 26, 2014, 07:07:57 PM
hey that's a good idea, the lake has potential for a good catch .. ;D  im in   8)
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament
Post by: slabslayer on January 26, 2014, 07:11:41 PM
Sounds good to me just hope it falls on my weekend off and maybe I will bring one my kids with me.

February 16 or 23, the 2 days I can do it.  You off one of those?
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament
Post by: gimme ice on January 26, 2014, 07:49:55 PM
I'd fish it.  ;)
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament
Post by: wis2ohio on January 26, 2014, 07:56:16 PM
My vote is for 23rd however if the 16 works better I can switch a day around with guys at work to get that day off well at least I hope they will switch with me.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament
Post by: Luvztaphish on January 26, 2014, 08:13:34 PM
 ;D whatever you set up will be great . I hope I'm not working or too beat up from it ,at 63 years old 36 Hours straight takes its toll .
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament
Post by: Evinrude58 on January 26, 2014, 08:38:21 PM
You can count me in whatever day you decide.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament
Post by: slabslayer on January 26, 2014, 09:06:54 PM
Awesome guys, ITS ON!!!  I'll post details and rules tomorrow or Tuesday.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: FreezyP on January 26, 2014, 09:12:14 PM
Im in! Awesome!!!
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: wis2ohio on January 26, 2014, 09:30:21 PM
 ???gunna post on nimi page?
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: slabslayer on January 26, 2014, 09:32:01 PM
Yes, details and rules will go there tomorrow or Tuesday.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: fishingful on January 26, 2014, 09:42:10 PM
23 works for me. The other date I will be driving back from Florida
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: holehopper on January 28, 2014, 08:27:59 AM
mark me up
Title: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on January 28, 2014, 09:54:24 AM
NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT
Sunday, February 23
Check-in/weigh-in site: to be determined, but will be a parking lot at Nimi.
Check-in starts at 6:45 am
Weigh-in at 2:30 pm

Entry fee $10/person with 2 optional $5 pots.  One for biggest bluegill, one for biggest crappie.  There will be a $5 registration fee with this event. It will help defer expenses, such as the coffee and donuts that we'll have at check-in.  There will be no pre-registration for this event, its pay at the dock. 

Rules are simple. There will be 2 payouts. The entry fees will be split 2 ways, biggest 5 bluegills and biggest 5 crappies. Must have proper safety gear. Can fish alone or with a partner, entry is $10/person or $20/team. If no fish are caught, all money, except the registration fee will be returned. However, if fish are caught, all prize money will be paid out. For example, if no legal crappie are caught, all money will transfer to bluegill pot. All Nimisila's waters are open to fishing.  You can keep your legal limit for eating, but only 5 of each species may be weighed in. Ties will be determined by a fish off.  ;D No tip-ups, 2 rods per person.

We're working on some prizes to give away, to be determined later.

Tournament directors, IFO, sponsors, are not liable for any damages. This is a fish at your own risk event.

PLEASE POST IN THIS THREAD IF YOU CAN ATTEND.  I got my sickness out of the way, so I'm good to go and look forward to meeting everyone.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: slabslayer on January 28, 2014, 09:58:05 AM
Rules posted!  Date is 2/23.  See Nimi board.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: FreezyP on January 28, 2014, 10:50:15 AM
Awesome!!!!!!  cant wait!!  Thank you
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Strongpersuader on January 28, 2014, 11:02:47 AM
Noway we can get into more of an evening bite slab?
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Fish2Win on January 28, 2014, 11:09:13 AM
I'm in
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on January 28, 2014, 12:27:48 PM
Noway we can get into more of an evening bite slab?

I thought about it, but need to see to do weigh in.  Plus some guys may not be able to fish 12 hours. Family, other obligations, etc.  We can play by ear and see what happens. We can always push back weight in on tournament morning if everyone agrees.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: EJH on January 28, 2014, 12:29:25 PM
I'll give it a try
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Strongpersuader on January 28, 2014, 12:41:22 PM
It was just a thought. Lack of the evening bite kinda hurt us during the skeeter outing. I know it doesn't affect the panfish that much but 630 start time may be hard for someone traveling some distance. I noticed a few couldn't make it due to church also. Don't mean to step on toes, and I know it can't accomidate everyone. It's just some thoughts is all.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: trapperjon on January 28, 2014, 01:32:38 PM
I know as soon as I say that i'll be there we'll get snow and I'll get called into work.... again.... i'm REALLY beginning to hate snow ;D.... soooo I cant make it,,, won't be there,,,  ;)  ;)     JON
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: wis2ohio on January 28, 2014, 02:16:49 PM
I am in. Now need to make sure one my kids will behave long enough for one of them to come.

The 0645 check in is early but if I can get up at 0300 for the Berlin tournament then I can for this one. Doesn't matter to me if we move the weigh in to a later time.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Luvztaphish on January 28, 2014, 05:49:48 PM
 ;D ;D. Nimisila great , I'll check the on call list for February .  Can't wait . Hey Slab what about  perch ? 
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on January 28, 2014, 06:23:51 PM
I forgot about them. Let me think on that one.... ???
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Evinrude58 on January 28, 2014, 06:35:06 PM
Sounds good to me. I'm in.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on January 28, 2014, 07:48:37 PM
Hey slab I think luvstophish meant channel cat he would throw perch back ;D just sayin
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Luvztaphish on January 29, 2014, 02:39:28 PM
 ;D ;D  ;D ;D ;D ;D Although catfish taste great out of a pan ,they are not panfish .Perch are panfish and also taste great ,of coarse you need to catch one with enough meat on  it to eat .
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: wis2ohio on January 30, 2014, 04:18:02 PM
Just wondering with all the thefts that are happening that way on this lake is there a better area that we will be meeting to where we can see vehicles all the time or is this going to be a hit or miss on being able to see vehicles?
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on January 30, 2014, 05:33:13 PM
The east side never has problems, but for the tournament you can park and fish anywhere on the lake. I've never had a problem there at North end, but if someone tried to steal from me, lets just say they'd live to regret that very much. It'd be hard to crap out an ice auger, which is what they'd be doing, I have cameras on my truck. Works to protect my tools, but good for ice gear too!!  I think we'll be fine for tournament, problems have been at night.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: steelneyes on January 30, 2014, 10:26:39 PM
Sounds like a fun reasonable event.  I'm in if the doctor says okay on mon.  RE perch, maybe just a big perch side pot of $5 optional.  Besides if IBJ shows up with his son, I won't mess with them on Nimi perch,  ;D 
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: FishLaughAtMe on January 30, 2014, 10:58:20 PM
Sounds great, I'm in. Can you just pay for the op's that you want? I never catch perch there so I would'nt want to do a pot on them.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on January 31, 2014, 05:49:10 AM
Yes, absolutely.  Pots are up to the individual if they want to enter them.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Chilly willy on January 31, 2014, 10:23:29 AM
I'm in with a partner!!
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: wis2ohio on January 31, 2014, 07:25:27 PM
Just wondering would it be ok to start a thread for those who might be looking for a partner on the nimi section or would it be better to be placed on the looking for a partner?
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on January 31, 2014, 07:51:51 PM
No, fine to post a thread! ;D
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: FishLaughAtMe on January 31, 2014, 10:59:15 PM
I was just wondering if that date is set in stone? Reason that I'm asking is that there is another tourny at wingfoot on sat the 22nd. Would love to do both, but back to back. Might be a little tough. Just wondering if anybody else is planning for the same thing?
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on February 01, 2014, 08:46:54 AM
We can see, but a lot of the guys said the 16th won't work for them and I can't do it the 9th. If we moved it back a week I'm afraid going into March May cause ice problems. We can look at that as it gets closer if everyone wants to though.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: FishLaughAtMe on February 01, 2014, 01:22:02 PM
Ok, thanks for the responce, and I'll do a wait and see.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Riffle12 on February 01, 2014, 11:48:38 PM
Do the fish have to be alive when weighed in? ???
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on February 02, 2014, 05:15:13 AM
No they don't.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: icebucketjohn on February 03, 2014, 02:53:03 PM
Count me in to help assist running the tourney if I'm not working.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: snowcone on February 03, 2014, 06:59:35 PM
its good , slab im going to follow you so that gas auger stays warm...heheh easier to start ;D ;D ;D   AND  im bringing my blow up cat fish for good luck... ::)
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: slabslayer on February 03, 2014, 07:13:09 PM
Sounds good, I've drilled a lot of holes lately. I've even had guys offer to pay me to drill for them. I don't mind drilling for free, keeps the motor warm!! :D
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: ballast on February 03, 2014, 11:46:10 PM
Can we use gas augers ????(http://)
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on February 04, 2014, 06:11:03 AM
Absolutely!!   ;D  That's what I'll be using!
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: Hook,Line-n-Sinker330 on February 04, 2014, 05:26:44 PM
Im all in!!! Bringing a buddy also
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: Luvztaphish on February 04, 2014, 07:54:35 PM
 ;D[quote auth ;Dor=snowcone link=topic=10807.msg31353#msg31353 date=1391471975]
its good , slab im going to follow you so that gas auger stays warm...heheh easier to start ;D ;D ;D   AND  im bringin
g my blow up cat fish for good luck... ::)
[/quote]  Watch how fast the catfish stay away from you if you carry it  with you.
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: FatFish109 on February 05, 2014, 08:32:22 PM
Is this a Public tournament? Im new to the site but I regularly ice fish northeast ohio, Id love to fish this tournament. Is February 23rd the official date??? Ill be there

Thanks, Brendon
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: wis2ohio on February 05, 2014, 08:41:52 PM
Yes it's open to the public and I do believe the date is set for the 23rd
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on February 05, 2014, 09:10:11 PM
Yes, public and the 23rd is an official date. See you there!!
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: bovard6 on February 06, 2014, 08:11:19 PM
sounds great!!! Me and my old man are in
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: snicker on February 07, 2014, 09:33:54 AM
I see there is a tournament at wingfoot on the 22nd.and I see that it does not say no frozen fish on this tournament Please add that rule. And have u decided on a perch pot.  And will there be a odd fish pot. 
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: FatFish109 on February 07, 2014, 10:08:35 AM
Sweet, I'll be there. Is there a set parking lot we'll be registering at in the morning?
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on February 07, 2014, 03:00:51 PM
There will be, I'll post it very soon!
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: slabslayer on February 07, 2014, 03:03:43 PM
Yes, a moderately frozen fish can weigh in.  I know the difference between a fish caught in the morning and one in someone's freezer for a day or 2.  That's what we want to avoid.  ;D  There will be optional perch and oddball fish pots.  I'll post a thread with complete rules, the check-in site, and the entry fees/optional pots by the weekend at the latest.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: snicker on February 07, 2014, 05:18:59 PM
Cool thx Slab.
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: snowcone on February 07, 2014, 06:59:11 PM
did someone say catfish  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on February 07, 2014, 08:19:39 PM
Huh? ;D ;D :)
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: Luvztaphish on February 07, 2014, 09:17:13 PM
Now you have Ntoiceman36  s. Attention..He has a give with furry thong hooks on it .
Title: Re: Nimisila Panfish Tournament--A GO!!
Post by: Luvztaphish on February 07, 2014, 09:21:15 PM
 :P Now you got Ntoiceman s. Attention . He has a Vibe with furry thing hooks on it .
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: SlipKnot on February 18, 2014, 04:15:12 PM
I'm in that's Awesome
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on February 19, 2014, 07:28:05 PM
Great, see you there!
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: damion1505 on February 22, 2014, 08:18:20 PM
Wingfoot tournament today had great ICE! Any reports of Nimi Reports as of today??? Just wondering. Im in if good :)
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: wis2ohio on February 22, 2014, 09:01:33 PM
Post in general discussion says 12+ in still
Title: Re: NIMISILA PANFISH TOURNAMENT 2/23
Post by: slabslayer on February 22, 2014, 09:32:56 PM
Yep, heard its great.  Over 10+" in most of the lake with good shoreline ice!!  Just hope the bite is on tomorrow. ;D