Winter Fishing Get Together

[elnutsmalljaws]

I put winter fishing instead of FNF just because there are probably more jig juys that fish the winter than FNF guys and want to open it up for all of us IDIOTS that brave the elements to get out there and chase those wonderful Smallmouth Bass in the Winter. The only thing that I am putting on this post that I think is the possible dates for the event, December 18, 19, 20. December 18, Friday night, I could get one of the local restaurants or even the volunteer fire department that was close to Horse Creek to close off a room for us and get Bob Coan, Steve Headrick to speak and maybe get Andrew Robertson to speak as well. All 3 of these guys are well known on FNF and jig fishing. I know I could get Steve to throw in some door prizes from the One Stop and Punisher Lures plus give everyone some sort of weekend discount on fishing tackle bought that weekend plus and new guys to the winter fishing he will offer discount on packages that include rods, reels, tackle and all needed to get you started. I don't plan on cooking breakfast because I am on the water before sunup. Certainly we could all meet Saturday night at an established time for dinner, maybe I can get a restaurant to give us a discount on our meal, to talk about the days fishing and exchange lies and truths, my bet is more lies than truths. No formal tournament, just a set time to get together and meet face to face. This way really the Friday night meeting and Saturday night supper are the only 2 scheduled events for the weekend. Certainly Billy maybe could bring some fly tieing information if people want it and others can offer whatever they want to the program. I am willing to head up and organize whatever but I will say that if we do this it is a WE project. WE need to decide on all the information decide which marina is the main focal point, I suggest Horse Creek due to the accomodations and the fact that the fellas there are super nice and have always been that way. The date that I listed is 2 weeks after the Billy Touney and I think the Smalljaw tourney is being held the week before the Billy so there is a solid 2 week break between 2 big events. It is one week before Christmas, which is not so good from a money standpoint but I can't be involved if we move it to January due to my upcoming surgery. Not saying I need to be involved or I am the focal point just saying if you want me to help organize it, it has to be done in December. I think a week early is too close to the other events for several guys I know will fish both. Opening up for all suggestions. I will suggest that if you do want to attend and Horse Creek is decided on the central accomodation place that all reservations be made with one night paid for in advance by December 1. I don't want to have 25 say they will show up then it only be a couple. I will fish but I don't want to in-convenience Coan, Headrick, Robertson and the restaurant or fire house if we cancel at the last minute.

[GeoFisher]

Hey, I think the SMallJaw is December 12, 13........

No Matter.....I'm still IN.......at least I think......... .

Later,

Geo

[know1]

I'd be interested. Too early to for me to be certain. I'd likely need to ride along with someone on the water, but might be able to talk my brother into taking his boat.

[21ssExtreme]

I think I would be in.

[bereabasser]

Yea,smalljaw tourny is that weekend

[elnutsmalljaws]

Somebody needs to tell Horse Creek about the smalljaw torney because Horse Creek said it was the week before the Billy instead of the week after. No way of scheduling a get together the third weekend of December if the Billy is the first then the Smalljaw is the second then this one the third weekend for too many guys will be fishing the first 2 for cash and then Christmas is the 4th weekend. Maybe you fellas can have it in January but no way I can be involved for I will be either dead or recovering so either way can participate.

I am nobody special but I know a bunch of fellas on here have prayed, called, emailed and pm'd me several times over the past couple of years and I would love to meet some of them. I plan on fishing as much as I can if I can afford it and if I am physically able at Dale in December until whenever my surgery is. I am hoping to have it just after Christmas and before the new year. I will post all my trips in advance and where I will be staying so maybe I can meet some of you fellas and thank you in person for your thought and prayers. good luck and god bless

[fcfishman]

Would love to participate and help organize as well. Just let me know what we can do. The way things are going that will be about the time I get my boat back anywa!!

[Fred1972]

Elnut I'll be there whenever you want to have it as long as there is no illness in my house. Hell, if you can't get a formal "meet" going, I would love to fish with you regardless. My boat or yours. I really enjoy your posts and articles...

Fred

[FlyLie]

Since I don't fish tourneys, the Billy and Smalljaw tourneys are not a conflict for me. I will plan on coming down to fish on Saturday. However, since I now live on LC (South of Jamestown), may just come down Sat AM and not spend the night? I'm only 60 miles away, but with the roads being what they are, still and 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive pulling a boat.

Hope to see some of you guys there

Mike, if you are interested, let me know and I'll save a seat for you.

Gary

[know1]

Since I don't fish tourneys, the Billy and Smalljaw tourneys are not a conflict for me. I will plan on coming down to fish on Saturday. However, since I now live on LC (South of Jamestown), may just come down Sat AM and not spend the night? I'm only 60 miles away, but with the roads being what they are, still and 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive pulling a boat.

Hope to see some of you guys there

Mike, if you are interested, let me know and I'll save a seat for you.

Gary

I'm always interested!! I'm just itching to start that winter fishing. Not sure if I would stay the night either.

[slowride]

I put winter fishing instead of FNF just because there are probably more jig juys that fish the winter than FNF guys and want to open it up for all of us IDIOTS that brave the elements to get out there and chase those wonderful Smallmouth Bass in the Winter. The only thing that I am putting on this post that I think is the possible dates for the event, December 18, 19, 20. December 18, Friday night, I could get one of the local restaurants or even the volunteer fire department that was close to Horse Creek to close off a room for us and get Bob Coan, Steve Headrick to speak and maybe get Andrew Robertson to speak as well. All 3 of these guys are well known on FNF and jig fishing. I know I could get Steve to throw in some door prizes from the One Stop and Punisher Lures plus give everyone some sort of weekend discount on fishing tackle bought that weekend plus and new guys to the winter fishing he will offer discount on packages that include rods, reels, tackle and all needed to get you started. I don't plan on cooking breakfast because I am on the water before sunup. Certainly we could all meet Saturday night at an established time for dinner, maybe I can get a restaurant to give us a discount on our meal, to talk about the days fishing and exchange lies and truths, my bet is more lies than truths. No formal tournament, just a set time to get together and meet face to face. This way really the Friday night meeting and Saturday night supper are the only 2 scheduled events for the weekend. Certainly Billy maybe could bring some fly tieing information if people want it and others can offer whatever they want to the program. I am willing to head up and organize whatever but I will say that if we do this it is a WE project. WE need to decide on all the information decide which marina is the main focal point, I suggest Horse Creek due to the accomodations and the fact that the fellas there are super nice and have always been that way. The date that I listed is 2 weeks after the Billy Touney and I think the Smalljaw tourney is being held the week before the Billy so there is a solid 2 week break between 2 big events. It is one week before Christmas, which is not so good from a money standpoint but I can't be involved if we move it to January due to my upcoming surgery. Not saying I need to be involved or I am the focal point just saying if you want me to help organize it, it has to be done in December. I think a week early is too close to the other events for several guys I know will fish both. Opening up for all suggestions. I will suggest that if you do want to attend and Horse Creek is decided on the central accomodation place that all reservations be made with one night paid for in advance by December 1. I don't want to have 25 say they will show up then it only be a couple. I will fish but I don't want to in-convenience Coan, Headrick, Robertson and the restaurant or fire house if we cancel at the last minute.

This is at Dale Hollow correct? Ya may be interested, not much going on that time of year????

[Shinerman]

Would love to come down will try to get my brother-in law to come in from Indy if he can,t make it i,ll have a empty seat or I don,t mine fishing in the back of the boat with some-one .