Bait Hut Just For Fun spring tournaments....

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02-07-2012, 08:58 PM
WaterWitchin

Bait Hut Just For Fun spring tournaments....

A head's up for a couple of upcoming events this spring....

We'll be having a Bait Hut Just for Fun tournament at Clinton on March 25th. Pretty much our usual tournament, with a slight twist on Big Fish. And of course the most delicious food ya ever ate when comin' off the lake. :D

We were only doing one tournament, but Kaw Valley Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation sought us out, and we agreed to give an assist. Yes, Bait Hut does have a couple of other interests than fishing, we will admit. SO...

We'll also be hosting a benefit tournament for Kaw Valley QUWF on April 22nd at Perry. It promises to be quite an event, including supporting a great cause for those who love the outdoors, excellent payback for a benefit, as always free food, and a free raffle with lots of fun stuff, just for bein' there. I've heard there's a lot of fun stuff for the raffle.

Should be flyers out within the next week, plus entry forms on our website for both events. Come on, it'll be fun.
02-07-2012, 09:10 PM
WaterWitchin

PS Come see us at the Topeka Boat Show this upcoming weekend. Full display of "stuff" including a whole bunch of new Bobby Garland, bulk "stuff", and etc, etc, etc. If nothing else... you can tell tall tales with Zebco Wizard. :D
02-08-2012, 12:09 AM
huntcapn

I'm winnin' this tournament
02-08-2012, 07:56 AM
WaterWitchin

Really? Which one? Both? :D
02-08-2012, 12:03 PM
huntcapn

No...I'll prolly just win one of 'em.....don't wanna 'hog' all the hardware;)
02-08-2012, 12:19 PM
springhillwantabe

bet it will be a cold day somewhere??? hi witch tell hut hut hi bye
02-08-2012, 05:14 PM
slabby joe

Quote:

Originally Posted by huntcapn

No...I'll prolly just win one of 'em.....don't wanna 'hog' all the hardware;)

If you need a partner to show you how to catch em let me know...I might not charge you a guide fee as long as you bring along my fleece jacket rotfl....of course unless it's already worn out!! nonono
02-08-2012, 05:40 PM
huntcapn

I don't wear 'teal'nonono
02-09-2012, 04:27 AM
Captain Dan

MARCH 25th??? I better start thinking about getting my heated winter pontoon out of my slip and get my summer pontoon back in the lake.
The forecast for this coming weekend sure makes it hard to make up my mind on the change out date. I'm thinking March 15th, so I can make the Just for Fun Tournament.
02-09-2012, 08:35 AM
Ronald Meeder

If Huntcapn wins either tournament I be watching to see if a cow can jump over the moon.
02-09-2012, 10:18 PM
WaterWitchin

Well, now guys, let's settle down a bit on the weather conditions. :) 'twas originally scheduled for April, and quite a few fisherguys we know had their input. ZebcoWizard with the help of others chose April 8th.

Then when WaterWitchin' was supposed to start gettin' out the word, she said... Are ya SURE ya want to have a tourney on Easter Sunday??!!?? LOL... it went downhill from there. Just sayin'.

Ya know... could be a 60 degree day. Could be -20 with an east wind. Who the heck knows what spring will provide? If nothing else, we'll go back to the store and eat whatever I've cooked up for the day.
02-09-2012, 10:20 PM
WaterWitchin

PS... The second tourney, QUWF, should be good. Again, unless MrsWeather doesn't choose to cooperate. Better chance, but who knows? At least there's a plan.
02-09-2012, 11:27 PM
huntcapn

I beleive the 'gauntlet' has been thrown down:cheers2
02-10-2012, 08:49 AM
Bill Sellers

Hey everyone,
I thought about getting my feet wet with KS competition an attending one of these tournaments, although probably can’t find anyone in NE that would make the trip with me. I’m just curious if anyone needs a partner or wants to fish. I can bring a fully loaded Crestliner set up for tightlining etc. or just fish out of some else’s. If not I may come down anyway and hope to meet some of you fellow forum members.
Kinda off the topic, but I plan to maybe fish some of the Lab/Chief Kansas Crappie Trail Tournaments so the same thing applies if anyone’s interested.
Thanks
02-15-2012, 07:47 PM
WaterWitchin

Howdy, Passion4Crappies.... :) I guarantee ya, a Bait Hut tournament is fun, even if the wind's blowin' 40 mph and it's raining. Give Zebco Wizard a call at the Bait Hut in the next month or so, and I'm sure he'll try to hook ya up with a fishbuddy. And it never hurts to just come & fish.
03-15-2012, 09:30 PM
WaterWitchin

A movin-on-up comment, because WaterWitchin' is like this. Tick-tock goes the clock. Lotta talk. Next weekend's comin' up pretty darned soon. Food=Good. Requests considered. Weather? Who knows? It's Kansas, for Pete's sake. And who in the heck is Pete?
03-15-2012, 09:36 PM
WaterWitchin

PS The spawn ain't on yet, but minnows and plastic seem to be flyin' out the door. Somebody must be doin' something. Or at least havin' a hellagood time trying. :D
03-19-2012, 06:58 AM
troller1

water witchin Shane and Troller will be there
03-19-2012, 06:00 PM
Crappie Commander

i hope there will be cornbread after the weigh in
03-19-2012, 06:07 PM
Crappie Commander

Quote:

Originally Posted by troller1

water witchin Shane and Troller will be there

that's an automatic win right there. might as well not even fish it.
03-19-2012, 07:26 PM
WaterWitchin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crappie Commander

that's an automatic win right there. might as well not even fish it.

When we have negative thoughts, Commander, it does not suit our karma well. And fish know that. :)

Actually, there's an automatic "win" for anyone who fishes. One spends the day doing what they love to do, and comes back to the best cookin' around, plus excellent company. Doubtful it will be cornbread this time. Was thinking of doing something different... came up with several ideas, but Zebco Wizard right now is voting for goulash and garlic bread.

Hut does get several votes on food, if ya know what I'm sayin'. :D Have ya heard the old saying, The only thing deeper than a rut is the grave? I'm thinkin' goulash.
03-19-2012, 07:28 PM
WaterWitchin

PS Here's an exciting piece of news... WaterWitchin' is retiring from civil service effective this week. The pension sucks (only been there 10 years) but looking forward to my new employment as the BaitHutB.... :angel:
03-20-2012, 07:30 AM
Captain Dan

Who all is going to be in this? I should make it.
Forcast
Sunday
Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon.
03-20-2012, 07:57 AM
shane

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crappie Commander

that's an automatic win right there. might as well not even fish it.

We can donate our money just like everyone else. C-ya there.
03-20-2012, 05:24 PM
WaterWitchin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Dan

Who all is going to be in this? I should make it.
Forcast
Sunday
Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon.

Whoever shows up, Cap'n Dan. Fishers of Bait Hut tourneys are notoriously late entry folks for the most part.

I'm in, foodwise. Fish are in....all ya gotta do is find 'em. :crazy:
03-21-2012, 07:25 AM
Captain Dan

Forecast update:
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Winds switching to S.E. 5 to 10 around noon.
03-21-2012, 08:43 PM
WaterWitchin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Dan

Forecast update:
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Winds switching to S.E. 5 to 10 around noon.

Well, yeppers, Cap'n Dan... We all know the weather report. :)

My daddy always told me winds from the east and barometer below X meant 'twas a waste of worm. However, we always fished anyway, and my memory is it was always a lot of fun, regardless. And sometimes the fish surprized us. That's why the tourneys are always Just for Fun.
03-24-2012, 10:18 PM
WaterWitchin

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaterWitchin

...sometimes the fish surprize us. That's why the tourneys are always Just for Fun.

Plus a www=WaterWitchinWhim. Menu's changed. Because I can. Feets on, guys.

Ya gonna talk about it, or come play?? We could always do a c.com roll call. :witching
03-25-2012, 08:26 AM
ragnar

Good luck to one and all today>
03-26-2012, 11:42 AM
shane

First off, thanks to the Bait Hut for a great tournament this last weekend. The weather was great, fishing was good, and the FOOD WAS AWESOME! Glad to see some of you guys out on the lake and nice to meet some new friends. And yes, thanks for allowing us to take some of the money!!! Hope to see some of you this weekend at El Dorado Lake for the Kansas Trail.. Until next time, thanks again WaterWitchin for the great grub.
03-26-2012, 11:49 AM
terrybassboat

Anybody going to give up any more information? At least how big was the biggest fish.
03-26-2012, 12:08 PM
springhillwantabe

or at least what kind of grub sharon fixed?????
03-26-2012, 12:08 PM
birddog one

10.56 won it 2.03 was big fish
03-26-2012, 12:22 PM
terrybassboat

Thank you birddog
03-26-2012, 01:20 PM
WaterWitchin

Gosh Guys, give a WaterWitch time to catch up. :)

Prizes ranged from $400 to $70 for 1st thru 6th, and a $100 Big Fish Pot, about a 99.9% payout. :crazy:

1st Morstoff & Schmidt 10.57 & BIG Fish 2.03
2nd Brooks & Hinson 9.74
3rd Huntsman & Skinner 9.30
4th Polter & Eustice 8.76
5th Riedesel & Riedesel 8.44
6th Schrock & Schrock 8.32

Graham & Ross One (won) Ginormous Drum a $90 Big AOS pot

Several consolation prizes, including a new 10' Outlaw Camoflage rod, courtesy of J.R.

A beautiful day, twenty boats overall, and a bunch of fun. Homemade bean/cheese/chirizo burritos and homemade HOT, Medium & Wimp picante courtesy of WaterWitchin, plus some nacho cheese & chips. New PR for WaterWitchin & her g'friend... we wrapped 8 doz burritos in under 1.5 hours. :D

Next up for Bait Hut... Perry, April 22nd, a benefit crappie tournament fundraiser for our friends with Kaw Valley Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation. Will get that info out soon, or check out our website now.

Let's go fishin' !!!
03-26-2012, 05:01 PM
chiefmoochachew

Don & Sharon, thanks for the tourny nice to get the season started. Great weather great fishin great food great folks great time. My new partner enjoyed her first tournament and can't wait for Eldorado. Now if I can just keep the Lynn boys (Santa & his Elf) from corrupting her she'll do well.

Thanks to all who donated fish we cooked about a 1,000 filets today for folks here in Louisburg and they were smilin big. You don't know how happy you make some of these people it still amazes me how a crappie filet can bring so many memories and stories out of people its great wish you could all be there to here all the Thankk You's and nice things they say. Thanks Again
03-26-2012, 10:51 PM
WaterWitchin

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefmoochachew

Don & Sharon, thanks for the tourny nice to get the season started. Great weather great fishin great food great folks great time. My new partner enjoyed her first tournament and can't wait for Eldorado. Now if I can just keep the Lynn boys (Santa & his Elf) from corrupting her she'll do well.

Thanks to all who donated fish we cooked about a 1,000 filets today for folks here in Louisburg and they were smilin big. You don't know how happy you make some of these people it still amazes me how a crappie filet can bring so many memories and stories out of people its great wish you could all be there to here all the Thankk You's and nice things they say. Thanks Again

Our pleasure, Chief. Yer new fishin' partner appears ready to fish. A perfect way to start... hearin' that drumroll now. :D She's more than capable of taking Santa and his elf staff with about three grains of salt. Much to be learnt, if ya can read thru the lines.

I do know how the nursing home time, and spending time there, works. 'tis priceless. Hats off and kudos, buddy... many never take the time. Yes, most amazing stories and memories to share, if only ya stop to listen... kinda like the bite, huh? ;)

Best... WaterWitchin'
03-27-2012, 05:18 AM
Captain Dan

A BIG THANKS to Don and Sharon for a FUN time and getting to meet some good folks. We where truly blessed with a perfect day without gale force winds and rain.
I know the top finishers would not tell where and how the slabs where caught because you never want a bait shop owner to hear that info, or the word would spread and everyone would be on the spot within hours.
How about helping a disabled crappie hunter out with a PM with the location, depth and technique from the top finishers. I'm stuck on Clinton since my trailer is not good enough and my disability keeps me from going to other lakes.
THANKS, Captain Dan
03-27-2012, 08:39 AM
shane

Call me today Dan and I will help you out.. 316-323-0010
03-27-2012, 10:51 AM
fishlessDan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Dan

A BIG THANKS to Don and Sharon for a FUN time and getting to meet some good folks. We where truly blessed with a perfect day without gale force winds and rain.
I know the top finishers would not tell where and how the slabs where caught because you never want a bait shop owner to hear that info, or the word would spread and everyone would be on the spot within hours.
How about helping a disabled crappie hunter out with a PM with the location, depth and technique from the top finishers. I'm stuck on Clinton since my trailer is not good enough and my disability keeps me from going to other lakes.
THANKS, Captain Dan

Captain Dan, you can bet the top finishers worked the creeks where your pontoon boat wouldn't be able to get most likely, but the main like bite will be following shortly.