Green River Lake Slabfest 2011

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03-14-2011, 05:47 AM
CrappiePappy

Green River Lake Slabfest 2011

Is it gonna happen :eek: :confused:

Are we going to have enough interest amongst the members, to have one this year ???

Well ... let's see Thumbs Up

OK ... April is our target month ... a Saturday is our target day ... April has 5 Saturdays in it, this year ... Holmes Bend has the facilities we need

Now .... Those 5 Saturdays : We need to pick one. They are the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, or 30th.

Of note, concerning these dates :

2nd - several Bass tourneys (ramp #1) (moon rises 630AM - sets 730PM)
9th - 6 days after New Moon/ 2 days before Half Moon (moon rises @ 11AM)
16th - opening day Spring Turkey season ... 2 days prior to Full Moon (moon rises @ 7PM)
23rd - several Bass tourneys (ramp #1) ... day before Easter Sunday (moon in sky from 730-1130AM)
30th - 3days before New Moon (moon in sky from 530AM-630PM)

Use the poll to pick a date, and let's see where this leads us.

... cp :cool:
03-14-2011, 08:23 AM
LittleJohn

A slabfest would be great,we all had such a wonderful time last year. I pick the ninth,I think it was on the tenth last year. The week-end of the 16,is open turkey season and the week-end of the 23 is Easter week-end. I hope it happens,looking forward seeing everyone.
LittleJohn
03-14-2011, 10:26 AM
CUZZIN

As of right now count me in for any weekend that's best for everyone else...as long its a good day that we can catch some fish :D I think there is a crappie tournament the 1 or maybe the 2 of April, Ky Teacher could tell for sure.
03-14-2011, 12:38 PM
Rowdy

I'll be at Ky lake 4/2 to 4/9......
Rowdy
03-14-2011, 03:10 PM
ugglyotter

The wife and I can not make it on the 9th or 16th. We will be there if the poll works out and it is another Saturday. We had a blast last year and don't want to miss it this year.
03-14-2011, 04:51 PM
Crappiecrazy fireman

Couldn't make it last year due to having to work. April 16th works out very well for my fishing buddy and I. If it's the 16th I will be there. Sorry to say I can't make it any other days. I normally fish the weekdays. Hope to see you all on the 16th if thats voted in. Crappiepappy let me know what I need to bring if it ends up being on the 16th.
03-14-2011, 05:37 PM
Joey Briggs

april 30 crappie usa tournament at green.
03-14-2011, 06:20 PM
wannabe fisherman

I like the 23rd be on vacation that whole weekend. Let's see Green on Sat. Monroe Res. in IN Sunday and Monday to clean fish and relax. Now that sounds good.
03-14-2011, 08:11 PM
FishlessMike

Maybe I can make it this year...

April 16th works the best. I don't think I'm a threat to make any kind of dent in the crappie population, I'd still like to get up with y'all. :)
03-14-2011, 10:15 PM
badbrad

Was wondering if we were going to be able to pull something off this year or not. Sure would like to make it over again, but the 16th might be a little difficult. Whatever the majority decides, and I'll do my best to get there.
03-15-2011, 01:33 AM
CrappiePappy

Looks like April 16th is the current favorite, but just barely.

If April 30th is the Crappie USA tourney ... that might put that date into questionable status. (does anyone know where it launches out of ?? ... if it's Holmes Bend, then we'll cross that date off)
I wouldn't be able to make it then, anyway, as I'll be in Tenn that weekend. But, if that date should happen to be the chosen one, my absence would not need be a factor. We would just need someone to contact Holmes Bend & reserve the picnic pavillion.

Reading the Holmes Bend website ... it looks like it's "closed" until April 14th. If that's true ... would that preclude us from using the ramp/pavillion/fish cleaning station, should our date be before then ??? Anyone know ??

... cp
03-15-2011, 04:15 AM
truckered

I would go along with the 16th maybe I can make it over there this year thanks ed.
03-15-2011, 07:54 AM
1fishmike

I think it's just the campground is closed till then.
03-15-2011, 11:39 AM
CrappiePappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1fishmike

I think it's just the campground is closed till then.

You're probably right, Mike. Thanks !!

... cp
03-15-2011, 04:07 PM
Joey Briggs

crappie usa is out of holmes bend on the 30th.
03-15-2011, 08:06 PM
chucky

Holmes Bends ramp and fish cleaning station is open year round. You can rent the pavillion and cabins year round. There is always someone around the marina but they may not be fully stocked until the
season kicks in. I will not now if i can make it until around the first of April. With all this rain they keep rescheduling our crappie tourneys. Right now the water is up to the second parking lot. Good luck to all.
03-15-2011, 09:37 PM
Ron

Would this be a open or club tourny, whats the general rules ?? Live up near Frankfort, might be intrested if its a open tourny
03-15-2011, 10:39 PM
CrappiePappy

GRL Slabfest ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Would this be a open or club tourny, whats the general rules ?? Live up near Frankfort, might be intrested if its a open tourny

Ron ... it's open to Crappie.com members/fishing partners. You don't even have to be a "KY resident" member :p

It's not really a "tourney" ... more of a get together, meet & greet - fish & eat, kinda deal. Not everyone has to be a Crappie.com member to attend (ie spouse, kids, fishing bud) ... but, there needs to be a site member in your group.

Basically what we do:

Pick a lake/date/launch ramp ... meet & greet at launch ramp parking lot ... launch boats & go fish ... come in at set time & clean the catch ... cook the food ... set the "buffet" up & chow down ... have good food & fellowship ... clean up & head out.

Attending members volunteer to bring the various items needed to cook/serve the meal. If a member fronts the money to rent the pavillion, donations are collected to reimburse that member. I believe there's a launch fee at Holmes Bend, but I don't know what it is :confused: (probably $3-$5).

This is how it went down, last year : http://www.crappie.com/crappie/kentu...gether-12.html

.. cp :cool:
03-19-2011, 08:17 PM
cnorf

16th sounds good for me. I was in alabama last year with some friends. I will try to make it this time......Charles
03-19-2011, 08:47 PM
HunterShewmaker

Going down the 4th tru 7th for spring break, with my 11 year old son. I plan to try to make it with my son and a friend on the 16th. Hope to learn from the experienced members. What do you need us to bring, money,food or drinks? This will be my first time attenending.
03-20-2011, 03:04 AM
CrappiePappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterShewmaker

Going down the 4th tru 7th for spring break, with my 11 year old son. I plan to try to make it with my son and a friend on the 16th. Hope to learn from the experienced members. What do you need us to bring, money,food or drinks? This will be my first time attenending.

We'll need to settle the date, first ... but, once that's done & everyone knows when it's going to be ... then we'll see who's coming, & determine what supplies will be needed.

Generally speaking, we'll need a few fryers, some fish cleaning equipment, paper plates & plastic eating utensils, paper towels, mixing bowls, serving spoons .. you know, all the stuff that you'd generally have to have for a fish fry/picnic deal. Last year we had some people bring some side dishes, but some of them went to waste. This year I think we'll concentrate on a more simple menu. We'll get to all that, in another thread, once we finalize the date.

Right now, the 16th is barely in the lead ... and there are probably some that voted for other dates, that would still make it on the 16th, if that date should end up being chosen.

.. cp
03-20-2011, 03:11 AM
CrappiePappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnorf

16th sounds good for me. I was in alabama last year with some friends. I will try to make it this time......Charles

cnorf ... if you think the 16th is your best shot at attending, then you need to vote for it in the poll. Not trying to persuade you to choose any particular date, though. So in any event, whatever date works for you, is the date you should vote for ... as this is how we will determine which date we go with.

... cp