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Just throw'n this out there for now to see how much interest we get.

Anybody interested in a mid/early Oct. CDC get together weekend in the Big Bear area? I have a seasonal spot at Big Bear Camp Ground.

There are several other campgrounds close and cabins available. Hillmans is right across the lake too. Several good bays within a short drive or boat ride.

I have everything to do some of the cooking with and a big campsite. I also have plenty of fire wood thanks to the Ice Storm. :D

I could also talk to "Mama Bear" and see if she would offer special rates for the CDC member that attend. That's typically a slow time for her anyway.

We have several CDC members that live minutes from there also.

I'm in unless it's the 2nd full week. The wife and I will be in Wyoming.

I would be interested unless it is the weekend of October 16th & 17th. muzzleloader comes in and I never miss that. All the fishing I have done in my life and I can't ever remember fishing in the fall. I always go deer hunting but would love to give is a shot and see how it is. I hear some say it is unbelievable.

Hey Terry,
I think that is a fantasic idea. Let me know if you need some help.I have a good recipe for crappie chowder just waiting for a fall sampling!!Maybe a little fishin tournament.I am open 2 & 3 , 16 & 17 and 30 & 31. The fishing is usually better in late October as you know. I will have an open seat on my boat also.Lets get it on!!

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Originally Posted by ifish

Hey Terry,
I think that is a fantasic idea. Let me know if you need some help.I have a good recipe for crappie chowder just waiting for a fall sampling!!Maybe a little fishin tournament.I am open 2 & 3 , 16 & 17 and 30 & 31. The fishing is usually better in late October as you know. I will have an open seat on my boat also.Lets get it on!!

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Really like to try that chowder. I gotta go back to the boat the last Thur. of Oct. I think it would be a ball. I would probably have room in my boat too. The tourny sounds good too. I just feel sorry for the poor guy that gets stuck with me for a partner.

Later is better but Id like to try to work it out where most folks that wanta come can. If we get some cool weather early fish'n could be pretty good in the early part of the month.

Terry, was waiting for someone to mention having one this fall. Couldn't make the one last year in Tennessee but would love to drive over for one this fall. Would just depend on the date.

Wife and I plan on being down at Big Bear the last week of Oct. We would love to join in the festivies. I know we are from IL instead of KY but we promise to behave and not start any turf wars. LOL. We love the fall fishing.

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Originally Posted by Wiskers

If we get some cool weather early fish'n could be pretty good in the early part of the month.

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Always the optimist! It's gonna be a hundred the next two days and you're talking cool weather!!!! Count me in brother...could throw a coupla tents up on my property if need be.

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Wife and I plan on being down at Big Bear the last week of Oct. We would love to join in the festivies. I know we are from IL instead of KY but we promise to behave and not start any turf wars. LOL. We love the fall fishing.

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I may not be in the last week of Oct. but as far as I'm concerned, all are welcome. BIGBADDAD moved here from IL & we ain't run him off yet! :D

You just have to love to crappie fish or BS or both.

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Terry, was waiting for someone to mention having one this fall. Couldn't make the one last year in Tennessee but would love to drive over for one this fall. Would just depend on the date.

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Hope we have it & you can make it. I been want'n to pick your brain a little anyway. :D

The weekend of October 8, 9, 10th would probably work best for me since my son won't have a football game on that Friday night due to fall break. That might be a little earlier then what the rest would like to do. I'll try to make it whatever dates we decide, just might not be able to make it down till early Saturday morning if it's on another weekend.

Hey terry, you can count us in as long its not the 16-17 of Oct. Talked to you on the phone few times but would like to finally meet ya. Maybe even bigdad :D. and the rest of the other members as well. Just hollar at me and tell us what we need to bring. Best way to reach me 859-509-4126. Good luck to all.

Count me in. Got two weekends that the daughter is not playing soccer out of town..
Might have to throw some ribs on the pit for this one..

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You just have to love to crappie fish or BS or both.

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well, im qualified, I am a distinguished BS'er so I wanna make it if work slows some this fall

Wiskers: I've always enjoyed reading your posts. Myself and two others have been visiting Shawnee Bay Resort for the last four years in the Spring. We are actually taking a trip down that way this year in the fall, I believe Oct. 8,9,and 10th. We are from Illinois. Love the lake and definately appreciate your wisdom and great posts. I hope you all have a great time at the gathering. Maybe one of these days we can meet and chew the fat.

Well guys after reviewing my commitments for Oct. it looks like the weekend of the 8th, 9th, and 10th is about my only free weekend.

If yall wanta have it another weekend that's fine, I don't have to be there for yall to get together.

I have just 1 request. Let's try to avoid talk'n politics. I am very vocal about this subject and depending on your views, you will either love me or hate my guts. :D There won't be any in between! Trust me. :D

Hey Wiskers, that weekend I will be off work and will try to get down there Saturday afternoon, hope to see you then. And if I can, I may have my fire-fighter buddy Zane come along with me.

I would love to be there but I'll most likely be on my way back from Canada on that weekend. :(

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I would love to be there but I'll most likely be on my way back from Canada on that weekend. :(

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I was really hope'n u'd b able to make it. Dux may be out of town too! :(

Hey Terry,
I can be there on the 8th & 9th A.M. If you need anything let be know and we will work something out. Looking forward to shooting the breeze with some real crappie fellers. Maybe a little tourney Saturday A.M.. Might want to post something on the Tennessee board.

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Hey Terry, Might want to post something on the Tennessee board.

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Good idea! Gotta have somebody around to keep those Il. folks in line! :D

Think this might just work. Again, it's a little earlier than what I'd like. Early October, it's liable to still be 90 degree's, but what the heck. Would be a good time anyway.

Nate, if you think you can get away from work, I'd probably have a spot in the boat for you. Think my knot-head my be going to Florida with his mother for a few days.

If buffalo13 is cookin' ribs, I'll be there!

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If buffalo13 is cookin' ribs, I'll be there!

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I'm on the phone with him right now! The ribs are a go! :D

Count me in! Anything you need Terry, Let me know! I have a seat open too!

Hoping to make it down for this. Even though I'm in SE Kentucky, met up w/ Terry this spring and we're planning a return trip this fall. This sounds like the best time, so let me know if you need anything, we'll be happy to help any way we can.

Looking forward to it!

Brad, that would save me a lot of trouble. Plus my big boat isnt set up for ky lake yet(no sp rigs), my jon boat would work down there better and 3+ ft rollers in the jon boat doesnt sound fun. Well get details worked out if it sounds like a go. THX for the offer man, thats a long drive from here, Ill be able to get off work this much in advance.

btw Brad....got a new bow so ill have some bullwinkle pics by then hopefully to show ya, gonna try to get one early this year.....(knock on wood).......

Me and my buddies will be down on Oct. 9,10 and 11th. We would be willing to contribute anything needed. Thanks for your willingness to include us folk from Illinois. We love it down your way. Again, let us know and we will bring whatever is needed.

Talked to Big Bear management yesterday and if I understood correctly they are gonna offer the "off season" rates on cabins, cottages and campsites. There is a $5 a day visiter fee for anyone not staying here but coming in to visit. Be sure you tell them you are attending the CDC get together if you make reservations.

If this works out good, and I'm sure it will, I'd like to do it again next spring.