Any plans this year to have a fishing event on border lakes? A few of us ATL fellas want to know.
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Any plans this year to have a fishing event on border lakes? A few of us ATL fellas want to know.
Hey lcookie, yes there will be an event close to the end of March/ first of April. Been crazy busy as this is my busiest time of the year over the next few months but will try to get something posted in the next week. Look forward to seeing the Atlanta crew [emoji1303]
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10-4. I'm outta the country March 31-April 9. Otherwise I'm there.
Hope it will be at The Hill on one of my weekends off work.
X2.That's my Florida trip, any other time should be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by lcookie
I'LL GO IF IT'S AT CLARK HILL
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Guys I am going to bow out of the event this year. Just have to much going on but yall should get together and have one at the Hill or another lake of your choice.
Me too guys. Stump, myself and William have been doing all the leg work getting the Spring Crappiefests together every year since we began it so I'm now at the point to pass the gavel to another group of guys willing to take it on and get it all together. I will do my best to support anything that is planned as long as something unforeseeable doesn't keep me from attending. Tight lines to you guys.:)
This is real disappointing to hear. Really have enjoyed the years that I have attended with all the fellowship and laughs. I know it is a lot of work to put one of these things together. It will really be missed but Thank You guys for keeping it going on this long.
Thanks to you guys that kept it going so long. I hope someone will step up and keep it going. They are the best way to meet the names you see on the puter. And sometimes even catch some fish. How bout it some body !
Thank you Butch and Ronnie for a job well done. I have enjoyed going to them also. Pm me what all is involved in putting one on. Never done anything like that and don't know.
Thanks to you'll that put up with us and try to make a gathering every year spring and fall. I hope you'll reconsider and continue to do a great job. I know, I don't participate but I do try to help out when ever I could. I think that having a gathering at the same lake is the problem for the guys who travel a good distance. Heck I'd like it at Wylie or Wateree but I know it would damper everyone else's plans so I don't ask. Please try to keep up the tradition where ever it's best located for all to attend.:twocents
I know several asked for it to be at Clark Hill, but it needs to be at the lake most convenient to the coordinator. In the past we have met at Russell, Secession, and Greenwood. I really don't care where it is as long as there is one.
Why not have 2 events one at clarke hill the first of April and one at Whyle a couple weeks later. They don't have to be real elaborate. We could do it without cooking, maybe have everyone bring there own food. We could just have trophy for 1,2,3 and one for big fish for this year until we get some more people to help with the planning. I am willing to help organize the one on Clarke hill and maybe John and the Dawgg can do the one on Whyle. Since a lot of people will be gone the first of April I say have it the second or third weekend. Then have the next one at Whyle the next or following week and do the same thing. What say you all. Maybe we could have it at Dorn landing, meet at daylight go fish and return around 1 and weigh fish, hand out trophies and go home.
10-4 guys. I am glad that I was able to attend and donate in the past. If y'all ever just wanna meet up and fun fish no production let me know. I'll spread the word down this way. I have been an event coordinator before and know how involved it can be.
The worst problem with Clark Hill is that everywhere we've checked there isn't anything open in March/April that was available to the fishermen and women/kids to be able to sit down to eat and enjoy the family day part of the event. That's the main reason it has always been at Russell State Park during the spring.
Sinkermaker, you and Searay would be GREAT at organizing events. It does involve a good bit of time getting places reserved and getting up donations to help pay for things with raffles. Then there's picking a date that best suits the majority of the crowd...as well as the timing of the spawn. Planning a meal and organizing who will bring what, finding someone (or a group) that will help cook, making the shelter reservations, posting everything and giving directions, even doing some pre-fishing to help out those that aren't very familiar with the lake so they too can catch some fish helps everybody have a good time.
Basically it can be as big as you want to make it or as simple as you want it to be. We used to do as the guys at Wylie sometimes does now and just pick a day (without a lot of notice) and say we're gonna fish so whoever can make it just come on out. We've met an hour before the fishing to eat and fellowship and had some great times and it wasn't too much for anyone to organize. Heck! There really wasn't any organizing to it. Just a lot of fun.:)
That is what I am suggesting that we go to for now. If we just pick a day and fish then if it is bad weather we can cancel for a later date. I don't see a need for cooking, bring your own meal and I myself have more crappie stuff then I will ever use. I say just trophies for the winners. The main thing we get together for is fishing. We can socialize after fishing. Okay people chime in as to what you want to do. April will be here before you know it. Don
Just a thought, have it at Hickey Knob State Park. There you have rooms and food. Not that I'm too active but I would like to fish and meet people.
Bobby Brown Park (no longer a State Park) has facilities that are now open to handle this type event. Could let folks fish Russell or Clarks Hill in the festivities. Just a suggestion.
Hate to hear this...but, I understand. Thanks to Stump, Butch, William and all the others who did all the leg work over the years. I truly enjoyed and looked forward to seeing everyone and bs'ing about old times.
Im game to fish anywhere. If I can get a set.
I will travel too if Momma says it's ok.
Don, I can't speak for ofishlbizness but if you think it would work on Wylie to have a gathering, I guess we could get our heads together and see what we can generate. No promise's! We do have the place to do it at Ebenezer park. Camping/hotels, bait stores, food places and shelter plus plenty of parking. Just would have to watch out for Bass tourney's on Wylie which are almost every weekend. Day and night! I'll pm you soon.:scratchhead
I think it would work on Whyle just like the night stalk did. I personally would not worry about cooking or having a raffle for prizes unless you want to. I would meet at daylight and go fishing come in around 2 or so and weigh fish and socialize and head home. By keeping it simple the date can be changed in case of bad weather. My 2 cents worth
My :twocents AlsoQuote:
Originally Posted by sinkermaker
It is in the works, just be ready when called upon!:biggrin
Not first 2 weekends in April if possible. That's my Fla trip and I've missed the last two. I know that is prime time so I understand if it needs to be then.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDawgg
Let John and myself have a pow wow and we'll get a good date that will fit most of all our plans. May even throw in a cookie or two! We've contacted each other and will sit down and see what we can come up with for a date.:highfive