Fruit Jar Tourney lakes/dates ... cont'd

We're still two months away from the earliest tourney date, but we still need to finalize at least the first two tourney dates/lakes ... and get a Weigh Master chosen.

Chucky has all but "volunteered" to be the Weigh Master, and I have no objections to that. Do we need to run a voting poll for this position, or is everyone OK with Chucky being the Weigh Master ?

mar 15 Kentucky Lake
Mar 29 Cumberland
Seems like these dates/lakes are the more popular choices ... so let's start with them & pick weigh-in sites.

... cp :kewl

I'm good with all of it Pappy.

I'm looking to start fishing tournaments; that being said I'm new to all this and was wondering if this was a good tourney to get my feet wet in. I normally only fish Taylorsville but plan on going as far as green or barren.

Im good with those date and with Chucky. I agree we need to set location so people can get rooms if they want.

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Originally Posted by KySlabChaser

I'm looking to start fishing tournaments; that being said I'm new to all this and was wondering if this was a good tourney to get my feet wet in. I normally only fish Taylorsville but plan on going as far as green or barren.

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KSC ... I see no reason that these tourneys wouldn't be a good "start". Our rules are a modified version of the CUSA rules, & our entry fee is only $30/boat & $10/boat Big Fish. Here's where you can check out our final decision on all the rules : http://www.crappie.com/crappie/showt...al-Draft/page2

And we will be having tourneys on Green, Barren, and Taylorsville ... after we do the KY/Barkley & Cumberland tourneys.

You'll also have to attend our Spring Fling at Green on April 12th @ Holmes Bend Marina. It's not so much a tourney, as it is a get together ... where everyone goes out & fishes, & then we fry up the catch and have a big fish fry meal. We usually have some door prizes to give away to all that attend. We let everyone attending volunteer to bring side dishes &/or items we need for food preparation, or even some prizes to give away ... but, that's on a voluntary basis, & not mandatory in order to attend these events.

... cp :kewl

i am ok with chucky being the weigh master. on the weigh in sites are we going to vote on this thread or are you going to make another one for it.

I'm good with Chucky and like the pumpkin creek ramp at the state park on cumberland

i like alligator #1

:Rofl .... guys, what we need is a centrally located ramp, in the area of the lake that is most likely to be the prime area for that time of year. Remember ... you can "launch" from any ramp on the lake, if you've pre-paid your entry fees. You just have to be at the "weigh-in ramp" in time to meet the deadline for weighing in your fish. Whether you get there by boat or vehicle is up to you.

It would also be nice if the ramp was easy to get to, and had some area that was close to the ramp where we could set up our weigh-in site ... and not have to transport our fish a long walk from boat to scales. Plus, it would be nice if there were cabins nearby ... for those that intend to make a 2-3 day weekend out of the trip.

... cp :kewl

Conley Bottom is probably central and has cabins. The best fishing early is in the river according to fish and wildlife. But it doesn't matter to me. I just need to know the date and location of Kentucky Lake as soon as possible, so I can get off work and reserve a room.

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

KSC ... I see no reason that these tourneys wouldn't be a good "start". Our rules are a modified version of the CUSA rules, & our entry fee is only $30/boat & $10/boat Big Fish. Here's where you can check out our final decision on all the rules : http://www.crappie.com/crappie/showt...al-Draft/page2

And we will be having tourneys on Green, Barren, and Taylorsville ... after we do the KY/Barkley & Cumberland tourneys.

You'll also have to attend our Spring Fling at Green on April 12th @ Holmes Bend Marina. It's not so much a tourney, as it is a get together ... where everyone goes out & fishes, & then we fry up the catch and have a big fish fry meal. We usually have some door prizes to give away to all that attend. We let everyone attending volunteer to bring side dishes &/or items we need for food preparation, or even some prizes to give away ... but, that's on a voluntary basis, & not mandatory in order to attend these events.

... cp :kewl

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Thanks for the response. I can't wait to start fishing, and meet a lot of you. I don't think I've been this excited in awhile.

Anyone know a good camp site for the spring fling? I checked Holmes bend they look booked up or do I need to call? Trying to get a reservation set up.

I do not mind being the weigh master, but i would like to have a cut off time for collecting people's money the morning of the tourneys. 15-20 mins before start time so that i may travel to a different ramp to launch, if i chose to.

Also i would like a cut off day for people sending their entry fee to me early. Since the tourneys are on Saturdays, i would say no entry fee should be mailed after the first Monday before the tourney. This way i can make sure the checks clear the bank and the money is withdrawn for the tourney.

Tourney......................................Tourn ey date.......................................mail in entry fee deadline.
Kentucky lake ...........................March 15, 2014..........................................Marc h 10, 2014
Lake Cumberland.......................March 29, 2014..........................................Marc h 24, 2014

My suggestions for weigh in ramps.

Kentucky Lake - Ken Lake State park, Meet at the end of Park rd. Ken Lake is position about evenly between the Ky dam and Cypress bay. There is plenty of parking and for the weigh in. Easy to get in and out. Its also position good for anyone fishing Barkley as well. Now, i am not talking about the ramp for Ledbetter. I am talking about the other side of the marina. If you were heading 68 south from Aurora, you would come to US80. You would just go straight across US80 into the state park. That is Park rd and take it to the end. It dead ends into the lake where the tennis courts are.

Lake Cumberland - Wolf creek Rec Area. Aligator #1 ramp for weigh in. Its evenly position between fishing creek and the dam. Its easy to get in and out to the main road. There is plenty of room for the event. There are plenty of cabins, motels and stores. There are no parking or launching fees. Most everyone fishes from fishing creek to the dam.

Now, with all that being said, i like nutty butters, expensive bourbons and marlboro's ;):Rofl.

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Originally Posted by KySlabChaser

Anyone know a good camp site for the spring fling? I checked Holmes bend they look booked up or do I need to call? Trying to get a reservation set up.

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I would call. They have cabins and kamper cabins. 800-801-8154. If they don't answer, leave a message, they will call back. Don't think the camp grounds will be open yet :dono. Depends on when they come down from the north.

Thanks Chucky, I'm going to call tomorrow. I'm only 21 and plan on driving a pretty good distance, so if the camp ground is close the kamper cabins is my next choice to keep me a budget.

Chucky I will be glad to help if I can .

I don't think Chucky's request for early payment of entry fees is out of line. PM him for his mailing address, and get your money in "the jar" ... and let's get this party started !!!

KY Lake Fruit Jar Tourney on March 15th will start at 7:30AM (start fishing) .... and you must be in the weigh-in line at or before 3:30PM (bare that in mind if launching from a distant ramp on either lake !! )

Ken Lake will be the weigh-in site, unless there's an overwhelming reason for it not to be.

... cp :kewl

all sounds good to me will get in touch with weigh master . very excited thanks to everyone who set this up

Hello everyone, long time lurker first time poster. I've been wanting to get into a little tournament fishing and this seems like a great place to start. I'm up for getting in on any of the tourneys you fine folks have on ky or barkley lakes. If Santa hadn't forgot to bring my side scan again this year maybe I'd have the confidence to branch out and fish some of the other lakes you'll be on but I reckon ill just hafta stick to the home turf for now. Any idea how many tournaments will be heald over here on the big water this year?

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Originally Posted by Crappie chasin fool

Hello everyone, long time lurker first time poster. I've been wanting to get into a little tournament fishing and this seems like a great place to start. I'm up for getting in on any of the tourneys you fine folks have on ky or barkley lakes. If Santa hadn't forgot to bring my side scan again this year maybe I'd have the confidence to branch out and fish some of the other lakes you'll be on but I reckon ill just hafta stick to the home turf for now. Any idea how many tournaments will be heald over here on the big water this year?

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Our little Fruit Jar Tourney series will only have the one, this year. But, I'm sure there are other tourney series that you can get in on ... or even local clubs to join. I'll let the "locals" fill you in on any of that info, though. So just post your question in a new thread, & I'm sure the West End Gang will reply.

... cp :kewl

Thanks Pappy I appreciate the info!

Cant do Lake Cumberland but planning on being at KY Lake.

Green River Lake



Three springs campground just before you get to the lake on the main road...... The dock also has Kamper Cabins before you get to the lake. They also have larger cabins on the lake. Call. Holmes Bend Boat Dock for more information and res.......