Michigan Gathering fishing and fry day

The day started out with a beautiful sunrise.
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With the opportunity to take Wilbur home for the year the group took to the water
Just Steve, Just Judy and Chumlee66
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Billbob and bassnlady
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Unfortunately on a 4 lake chain we didn't locate steelguy and his group
Spartannation brought in 3 nice crappie and has the honor of being Wilburs keeper for the year. I am sure he will keep Wilbur busy and keep us posted on Wilbur's travels. The Crappie cut-out was provided by flytier, thanks Tim!
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After the fishing we had a fry and potluck. Thanks Spartannation for doing all the frying

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The rest of the food was also delicious and everyone came away full. Notice who was first up in the grub line! We were privileged to have you attend Billbob!
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Many good conversations and laughs were had.

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After dinner while we were all still together we decided we would return to Waffle Farms for the 2023 gathering as everyone enjoyed the facilities. But it will be held May 5th-7th, a little earlier then usual in hopes of a few more co-operative fish and possibly increased attendance so save the date!!!! More will be posted as the new year approaches.

Looks like great times

I'm trying to fix the pics but I think I've messed it up. Still working on it

I am too Ed…LOL

Looks like an awesome time had by all, thanks for sharing

Was a good time


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It was good to see the group again. Covid torpedoed 2020 and I couldn't make 2021 due to walking my daughter down the aisle that day. Always a pleasure to sit and talk with the ambassador of good will, Billbob. We had some good conversations and a lot of laughs. We even got a call from "D" Saturday evening and he added to the laughs. Thanks to Judy Ann, Judy Marie, Wanda and Tonda for the side dishes to go with the fish and homemade fries. Thanks to vbottom for hosting the event and K.I.S.S. (keeping it simple stupid). Also for allowing me in his new boat after I got goose poop on the carpet. And for putting me on fish.

As usual we had a good time!
Ate wayyy to much again both nights, thanks everyone for all the great dishes and sides.
We did not catch many fish this year as my grandkids were more interested in all the activities that the campground had to offer, lots of things to keep busy and they had a blast, so that made it another successful camp.
A special thanks to slab for the shirts for the kids!
Congratulations to Jeff and Jerry for showing us all how to catch crappie ,I think I forgot how?[emoji4]



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Another successful crappie camp in the books.
I always enjoy visiting with everyone and catching up, of course there is gonna be a bunch of laughs.
We never caught a crappie, hats of to those who did and a big congratulations to Sparty, I knew it was just a matter of time before he won Wilbur.
Looking forward to next year, maybe I’ll see a little clearer.



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It's a lot of fun reading about everybody having such a great time.

Alan

Looked like another good time, Thanks for posting the pictures

I enjoyed talking with new member DWB on Saturday evening. Thanks for making the drive over to meet the gang. Don't be shy, let us know how you're doing on your local lakes. Hope those freebies help you catch a few fish.

Thank you and everyone for such a great welcoming to the group. I look forward to next year and fishing with the group. I have caught some fish on the lures that was given to me. And thanks everyone for all of the great tips. I have never fished with anyone that knows how to fish for crappies before, so I have been winging it, now maybe I will have a chance of catching some.

Before you know it DWB you’ll be slaying crappie like a pro! Thanks for stopping by it was nice meeting you!


On another note, I’d like to publicly thank Mitch Glen over at Pico Lures for donating some of his products to our gathering.




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Now that it's known where and when next year's event will be, and I'll more free vacation days next year, I'm hoping to make it.
Are the campsites where you gather conducive to tent camping or are tents put in another area?

Sites are good for tents, nice and flat with water and electric. There are sites across the road for tents as well but some of those have some slope to them.

Congratulations, spartannation!

Brandon and I had a great time with BillBob. Unfortunately we didn't do too well helping BillBob catch crappie. We'll be looking for revenge next year!

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Brandon and I had a great time with BillBob. Unfortunately we didn't do too well helping BillBob catch crappie. We'll be looking for revenge next year!

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