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now that good ice is in site, maybe now we can start talkin about where, when and all that good stuff. all that are interested let your voices be heard, so we can get plans in place, and us that still work can get time off scheduled:biggrin last years winter fest we had a great time- like we always do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any idea where or when?
I can't take any time off. I would have to travel on a Saturday evening and fish with you guys on Sunday. If things are done by then, then I guess it wouldn't make sense for me to go. Could the Slab fest be held in Central Michigan so us "East Siders" could join you? Seems like all the activities are held on the West Side.
Hi Ole Timer. The regular Slab Fests are usually held on the West or Southwest side of the state because that's where most of the guys are from. They have a West Mi. C.D.C. club with 1/2 Doz. members. We had a get together last winter at Cadillac, still on the West side though. Were on the Northeast side of the state, so we share the same problem--getting there.
With only a hand full of members that attend the outing pretty much live in the same area and its not always easy to make in convenient for everyone.
I always like to go to new places and except the fact sometime i will have to travel further and this is part of being a member to a site that has outings
Something i noticed this spring while down south in the big state of Mississippi people travel many miles to attend, i think Don could agree on this.
Any how i think its a good idea it was a blast last year so count me in.
I wouldn't mind going back to Cadillac, Houghton lake or even the east side of the sate for some Walleye, just some ideas
Jimmy, I agree with you. It's great to be a part of this site. The outings or Slab Fests are great. We have a lot of Michigan Members and all of us don't live on the West side of the state. Myself, and this is just my opinion, I think it's only right and fair that the Slabfests are held in different parts of the state so that everyone has an opportunity to attend. Not trying to stir the pot here, but the 2 we went to we drove over 500mi the first time and close to 400 the second time. Split it up and make it fair for everyone. Just my $.02, so don't take it wrong...Quote:
Originally Posted by ready2fish
Greetings Gentlemen,
Something I thought about but do not know how to do. Set up an interactive map of Michigan where we could indicate each persons approximate location. I was playing with the map it looks like Lansing is pretty much a central location. In looking at members profiles I am suprised at how close some of us are. Just a thought. I was out by Lake Erie yesterday and did not see anyone on the ice yet.
My computer show the time as 8:04. CDC time of message show 9:04. Is this something I have to change on my PC?
It says 8:04 on post #7 on my screen?Quote:
Originally Posted by mmaveal
Guys, I agree with everyone. I know it is always hard to please the majority. Even holding a vote sometimes doesnt seem fair because some members are located closer than others. I am fortunate to have lived both north and south and have fished the entire state from tip to tail and coast to coast. I am also fortunate in my job and am willing to drive anyplace that people WANT to go. I am always willing to car pool and drive. Alot of times they are held north because of conditions being better. I like Jimmys idea though. Saginaw might be a good bet. West siders want to fish that fishery, close for the northeastern and southeastern guys. Heck, meet close to Lansing and catch a ride with me. Im in either way. You guys decide. I say crappie1 and 2 take us perch fishing....Im stayin at their house!!!
Mike, i like the interactive map idea. Would give all of us a better idea of members who live close to us
I just looked at post # 10. It's 10:30 the post on the site show #10 at "today11:02?" Must be something I'm doing incorrectly.
Thanks
I'm hearing that the Perch are biting on Alcona Pond, haven't been there yet. There are some big ones in there if you can get them to hit. Going after them Crappie in a hour or so. Kevin should be chiming in with some ideas, he started the post..Quote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
Yup, those are some serious people down south. They come from multiple states to boot.
Ok Larry you can put your spoon down :) I'll sit out the conversation on the winter Slabfest, but I'm gonna start a new group conversation about the spring event. All those who are part of the group should keep an eye out for the new discussion. We can hold it anywhere except in da U.P., eh!
So you plan on going then right? I have extra poles and a flasher, Kevin has an extra ice shack so no excuses, all you need to do is clean all the fish :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by yankee doodler
Not sure about the reference to the spoon? And were not members of the group anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by yankee doodler
It's not out of the question for sure.
Larry, let me know on the perch. Never fished Alcona. I love fishing new bodies of water. You gotta guide though
I'll see what I can find out. The fishing around here so far has been hit or miss. The guys that are doing good are pretty quiet about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
We are pretty new here but sounds like a lot of whining over a few days a year. Unless you have another commitment Just do it. We love to fish and enjoy the friendship so don't care where it is we would go.
Don't think a couple guys making comments about working and having to drive a long distance to get to an event would be considered whining. It's nice that you can Just Do It no matter where or what. Too bad we all can't do that.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishingcouple
Thanks for that. I certainly was not "whining"! I was making a comment about most of the events being held on the other side of the state and it is not easy for some of us to get to them. I am retired but still have to work to make ends meet and can't take off on Saturdays. This would be the reasons that I have never been to any of the events. I too love to fish and especially for Crappie and that is why I come here and read the post and make comments now and then. I hope I have not rustled any feathers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappie 1
Hey Ole Timer, don't let it bother you. They could have been talking about me, seeing as I made some comments about it. I also am retired 16years, and money is tight. It wasn't at first, but is now. We have to plan way ahead to be able to spend the money for a 400-500 mile trip. And most of the time we can't do it. That's not whining, that's a fact. I'm on here a lot and I speak my mind about things. I pay my dues and don't attack any one. So I guess If you think I'm whining, I have the right. Maybe I'm on here too much.
Ha Ha .....no way....I see a lot of post from you and I enjoy reading them. If someone can't speak their mind, what good is it to speak? Carry on Sir!Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappie 1
On a lighter note, when I first joined the site I added a picture of myself. It does not appear next to my name, like yours does. What do I do about that?
Go to your profile and it's under avatar. You have to download your picture there. I think?
Anybody know of cabins or places to rent on hamlin lake, houghton lake? Any suggestions on dates?
Well well well, looky who the cat dun drug in!!! How you guys been? Got any of dem taters. rotfl The more the merrier. Can't wait to see you soonQuote:
Originally Posted by fishingcouple
Kevin, Do a search on "Cabin Rentals" at Hamlin. You will find a ton of them by all the bays. Ice report for that area is 5-6 in the boyou's but I have not heard anything on the fishing yet. This lake is well known for it's big blue gills and everyone fishes the hard pond to get their fill. I know at Houghton you can rent shanties (might even be sleepers). That might be worth taking a look at. Rent a sleeper, use it as a base cabin and venture out from there. Never leave the ice.... That one might also be a little closer for everyone too! Guys from the North, East, and West. Plenty of opportunities to fish Walleye, Pike, Perch, Gills, and Crappie
No one said we have to just have one. We can have several. I am also not opposed to people saying... "Hey, I'm headed to lake X this weekend, Who's with me".
As always, I fish by myself most of the time. I'm always willing to take anyone along if they want to meet someplace or they live on the way!
Don't you worry about rustling any feathers OT. Larry is right about trying to make the events more "user friendly" so we are going to take that up.Quote:
Originally Posted by OleTimer
just trying to start up conversations on where evrybody is ok with as far driving to, i know houghton lake is one that ive always wanted to ice fish. so maybe this will be the next winter slabfest destination, that is if ALL agree!!!!!!!!!!! one other thing that i found about HL the cabin prices go up around tip up town time so keep that in mind.
Just a heads up. Tip Up Town is the 3rd. & 4th. weekend in January. It gets really busy and really crazy.
My wife and I just went up to Houghton Lake New Years Eve weekend. We stayed at Krobinskis Motel in Prudenville. It is right on the lake. We got a rate of $49 per night for seniors. Krobinskis also has a marina and tackle store right across the street.
And the beer tent is a riot, its a must do eventQuote:
Originally Posted by Crappie 1
Larry isn't TUT the 1st two weekends in January?
Sandy lived at Houghton Lake. She jut told me JAN. 18TH. THROUGH THE 20TH. AND THEN THE 25TH-THE 27TH.Quote:
Originally Posted by ready2fish
I've been to Tip-Up Town. If you like a lot of people, traffic, 100 mph snowmobiles while your fishing, it's a great place to be, not to mention the folks from the beer tent. My :twocents
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Originally Posted by Crappie 1
Been there couple times and its not really for ice fishing during them times, so I totally agree.
not to mention all the traffic making the fish scatter when there noise.
I work with a guy that grew up on that lake , his dad owned a resort and said fishing back then was good , never really tried fishing there seriously
What was the guys name? And what resort was it. I spent a lot of my younger years there, and Sandy lived there. She or I probably know the guy or at least the resort.
His last name is La Duke, Don't remember the resorts name, Ill ask him tomorrow.
He did give me all his GPS spots were all the big Crappie were
Hi Jimmy, Sandy remembers that name...
Hey Old Timer, I see you got your avatar fixed. Good Deal..Quote:
Originally Posted by OleTimer