Tournament #5 Saturday, December 2, 2017

[ratherbefishing]

Yes, we fish them rain or shine.

[Evinrude58]

Seem to remember one being canceled due to very high winds like gusts of 50mph but I could be mistaken that may have been another tourney.

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Disappointed I won't make it to the first tourney. Good luck to all and I will see everyone the next week.

[Salmonid]

I know myself and Tin Guppy planning on being there to donate... seems like a strong tradition and someone will be upset If we do not show or at least send our money in for others to enjoy...LOL
See you guys Saturday, I hope Dave is there to remind folks of the Vertical only rules and no STROLLING, folks seem to like to push that one a lot.
Salmonid

[linebacker43]

What is Strolling? Walking around while your line is still in the water?

[ratherbefishing]

I believe that's what he's talking about. I think as long as you're pulling up between drops in a new spot there no breech in the vertical presentation protocol. Dragging your lure around might as well just be a horizontal cast.

[linebacker43]

That's what I figured, just wanted to clarify. First dock tourney, don't want to be breaking any rules.

[Evinrude58]

Only 90 hours till first dock tourney. YAY! Gear is ready to go. Of course it has been ready since at least the beginning of September.

[quackpot]

Truck is loaded and ready. Can't wait to see everyone again.

[Fishfeeder]

Stupid question. When you catch something, do you need a basket to keep it in till weigh in? Or do we weigh as we go? And is this ice fishing gear, lures only or can people show up and throw crank baits etc?

[Evinrude58]

You will need a bucket, stringer or basket as we weigh everything at 3pm. As to gear you can use regular rods and gear just all fishing must be done using a vertical presentation. Basically you pretend you drilled a hole in the ice.

[ratherbefishing]

Stupid question. When you catch something, do you need a basket to keep it in till weigh in? Or do we weigh as we go? And is this ice fishing gear, lures only or can people show up and throw crank baits etc?

Keep your fish in a bucket or on a stringer until weigh-in. Casting is not permitted, but long rods may be used. I have extra short rods and Vexilars if you'd like to try out some equipment.

[quackpot]

I have extra stuff with me also. But you will have to have your jigs, I would hate to get beat by my own stuff. Lol

[Fishfeeder]

Sounds fun. Not sure if I can make it with 2hr drive but will try.

[Fishfeeder]

Looks like I will make it. Looking forward to giving it a shot. Question for locals. I'll come up 270 to 23N and take that to lewis center dr. Any good places to grab breakfast close? Not familiar with the area so I don't want to get off the path to far.