Countdown To Henderson....4/8/17

I need a final headcount for all who are coming to eat at Pats restaurant for our get together on 4/8/17. This is so I can notify Pats and have a table reserved. Please post in this thread ASAP if you will be there...I will give Pats our final number on Friday 4/7.....I don't need to know if you are fishing or not...just if you are showing up to eat at 1 PM....

I have made a list of those I feel like have committed to come and those who have shown an interest but are not definite...the number in parenthesis (X) is how many is in your party....please check the list and let me know if it is correct....as of now it looks like 10 are definite and 11 undecided.....

For those who are fishing, just go fish whenever you like and meet up with the group at 1 PM at Pats.

Looking forward to fishing and chowing down with a great group of folks....

Bruce

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Count me in!

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Originally Posted by Basinchartreuse

Count me in!

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just you or is someone coming with you...

I'm in......solo

Add 1 more for me, when GF found out we were eating at Pat's "on of her favorite restaurants" she invited herself and will drive down to meet us.

I'll be there. Not sure if I'm fishing. Supposed to be very cool in the morning.

Anyone have any idea what the water will be like in Henderson with all the rain that fell yesterday and last night. Then there is another threat of rain and severe weather on Wednesday.
"gene"

Wish I could go but got to see our old buddy Fishin Magician get hitched! You guys eat enough for me!

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Originally Posted by PawPaw "gene"

Anyone have any idea what the water will be like in Henderson with all the rain that fell yesterday and last night. Then there is another threat of rain and severe weather on Wednesday.
"gene"

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As of this morning the water is up 1 1/2 feet in the last 5 days....I don't mind that....going tomorrow...that rise will make for more fishable places that are too shallow now....for Wednesday I only see a 40% chance for AM rain....I see a beautiful day for fishing on Saturday....

You still coming????

oh, we're coming but just wondering about the rise.
"gene"

Very cool in the morning indeed, but a very nice day:

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I won't be fishing in the morning, but will be there at Pat's to enjoy our fellowship. I need to go to my student's annual crawfish boil starting at 11:00:

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They were adamant about me attending, so I'll do it.

Won't fish but will be there solo as listed. Fished today for 5 fish which I thought was wonderful. Nice size with one going 14". Gave them to a guy I met who I evangelized for CDC. Heck of nice fella.

PPG you got about any color water you could want right now. Surprised to catch a few with nearly a .4' rise in last 24 hours. Met 3 other boats that had one fish all together so lucky for sure.

btt

Just me, my wife said she may go but that she hears enough talk about fishing already. Lol

HENDERSON WATER LEVEL INFORMATION....

Water elevations (Pelba gage by the public boat launch)

3/29/17.......10'
4/5/17.........12.3'

I heard it will crest at 14' maybe by Saturday (not official)...that makes a total rise of 4' in 10 days....

On 3/29, Lake Bigeaux was clearing up nicely and fish were biting some...with the current rise Lake Bigeaux has muddied up again but you can find good water in some areas........catching has dropped off the last 7 days....

Latest headcount to eat at Pats....

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How many are fishing?......hadn't fished Henderson in awhile.....gonna reach back in the archives, back to my bass fishing days to hopefully put something together

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How many are fishing?......hadn't fished Henderson in awhile.....gonna reach back in the archives, back to my bass fishing days to hopefully put something together

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I do not think many are fishing....I just decided today to do lunch only.....water is rising fast....muddy water coming down the middle...I only brought home 3 on Tuesday....some bass were being caught before this rise started from all that rain.....see post #15 this thread.....hope you can make it to the lunch....

Linda and I will only do lunch. I'll be back on the 22nd to fish the PHI tourney.

"gene"

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Originally Posted by prefers shiners

I do not think many are fishing....I just decided today to do lunch only.....water is rising fast....muddy water coming down the middle...I only brought home 3 on Tuesday....some bass were being caught before this rise started from all that rain.....see post #15 this thread.....hope you can make it to the lunch....

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Just may have to change my mind....weather is gonna be nice...3 mph....49 deg....no rain...gotta go to know....

I hate it but, We are not going to make it, I got to go to preform my deputy duties at the range tomorrow.
Hope i can make it next time, gonna miss seeing you'll.
Buster

If anyone gets to Pats before I do, the reservations are for 12 in my name (Bruce)....see you folks there....

8 hrs work crammed into 4 then i will b there


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I am going too. Will be nice meeting the guys of Henderson.

Ken

Good times, great friends, delicious food, and a few fish in the live well...more later with pictures (just for Danny).....but for now....my eyes need a rest.....ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ....

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Good times, great friends, delicious food, and a few fish in the live well...more later with pictures (just for Danny).....but for now....my eyes need a rest.....ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ....

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It wouldn't happen with out you Bruce. Thanks much!

Yes Bruce, Thank you and everyone who join us. It was very nice to see you guys face to face. Today I had the privilege to meet someone I have admire for years through his writings. I almost met him a few years ago but a planned meeting was interrupted by fate and it didn't happen. I was much disappointed.But today the cards all fell in place and I got to shake Sneaky Pete's hand and say hello. Pete the pleasure was all mine and thank you for coming to the gathering. I know you had to put extra effort to do so but I'm so happy you did.
"gene"

ps: Linda really enjoyed her day also.

Your words are too kind, PPG. The pleasure was all mine, and I did enjoy the visit with all of you!
Good fishing.
Pete

Great meeting everyone! Nice to put faces to the names. I look forward to fishing with y'all!

Enjoyed the food & fellowship.....3 of us talked in parking lot til 6!
My Lil mess from yesterday
Attachment 263274First time using my new fillet knife, Mr Bruce was right, that Rapala is awesome!

Had a great time! Food was good but the company was much better! Learned quite a bit. Hopefully we can do this again at some point.