Michael Ernst Whizz Kidz Charity Event February 22nd LAST UPDATE 01/27/14 PLEASE READ

[Reel Tune]

Hey guys on February 22nd we are going to have a charity event for Michael Ernst at the Gallatin Steam Plant launching out of Coles Ferry. It will run from 9am-7pm. Don't worry you don't have to fish all day, you can come out and fish for a little while or just come out and donate to a great cause.

This is to raise funds for Michael Ernst for the Whizz Kids Charity when he runs the London Marathon next spring. Mike is a great asset to the fishing community in Middle Tennessee, and I would like to show him that we appreciate it by doing this for him and the kids who really need it.

This tournament will be like no other, we already have a lot of prizes donated as in multiple guide trips, and tackle packages from Trout Magnet, Woodys Jigs, and Hook 1. We will keep adding to the prize list as we go. If you would like to donate please contact me by pm or email at MidTNKayakAngler@Gmail.com

This will be a multiple species event, including live and artificial bait.

Keep an eye out in the Angler Magazine in January for all the details.....

Thank You Jeremy

We were looking into doing a joint kayak/powerboat event, but it was just getting to complicated. Maybe we can work something out in the future though.

SPONSORS
· Flex Stick Anchor (Tim Torres) ($289 Value)
· Guided Trip with Nick Adams (TN Moving Waters) (Anglers choice wade for smallmouth, or in the boat trout, or striper. ($300 value)
· Crappie Trolling Trip for two on Percy Priest with by catches with Merv Johnson ($300 value)
· Smallmouth Wade Trip for two with Mike Dial ($275 value)
· FLW Tournament Angler Chris Snow ½ off Guided trip on Center Hill
· Snow Spin Tackle Package
· Bostic Photography Fishing or Family Photo Session ($250 value)
· Real Baits $25 in baits
· SHO Baits $15 off everything purchased
· Trout Magnets (Ed Krech)
· Custom Tackle Package from Woody
· Hook 1 Gear and Gift Certificates
· Voodoo Baits Justin
· DAMIVADA $100 Gift Certificate on their website or toward any custom order on merchandise.
· TK Walker $50 Cabelas Gift Certificate


We have 15 prizes so far and only awarding 6 prizes so we have 9 prizes to raffle off. You don't have to fish to win a raffle, but you must attend the raffle and be present to win the raffle which will be at the awards ceremony.

If you plan on attending I need names, Cherokee Steakhouse is requesting a headcount. I told them 50, but only have around 15 who say they are coming, this is anglers and non-anglers.

If you would like to sponsor this event we will be accepting donations up until the day of the tournament. PLease contact Mike Ernst, Craig Dye or I for Sponsorship.

[MNfisher]

Thanks so much for helping me out Jeremy! I am really looking forward to it!! Hope to see several of you there!

[blink]

Sounds fun! I will be there!!


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[txnative]

I'm in. I plan on winning with nothing but tilapia :)


Chris Bryant

[Travis C.]

I am hoping to make it. Getting the yak rigged up today.

[jad2t]

As long as it's above 50 degrees I'll be there haha. Just kidding, I'll do my best to make it!

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Count me in folks!!! this should be a great event!!, hey Jeremy can I bring my Riverhawk with a trolling motor?? so my daughter can come along or is this going to be a Yak/paddle craft only event??

[tkwalker]

Hey guys on February 22nd we are going to have a charity event for Michael Ernst at the Gallatin Steam Plant launching out of Coles Ferry. It will run from 9am-7pm. Don't worry you don't have to fish all day, you can come out and fish for a little while or just come out and donate to a great cause.

This is to raise funds for Michael Ernst for the Whizz Kids Charity when he runs the London Marathon next spring. Mike is a great asset to the fishing community in Middle Tennessee, and I would like to show him that we appreciate it by doing this for him and the kids who really need it.

This tournament will be like no other, we already have a lot of prizes donated as in multiple guide trips, and tackle packages from Trout Magnet, Woodys Jigs, and Hook 1. We will keep adding to the prize list as we go. If you would like to donate please contact me by pm or email at MidTNKayakAngler@Gmail.com

This will be a multiple species event, including live and artificial bait.

Keep an eye out in the Angler Magazine in January for all the details.....

Thank You Jeremy

We were looking into doing a joint kayak/powerboat event, but it was just getting to complicated. Maybe we can work something out in the future though.

Jeremy... Count me in !! I'll launch my power boat and we will cruise the area and take pic's ... ( I may fish that want count ) You are in my country Now ... remember I use to work at the Gallatin steam plant (13 years) I have over 200 trips up those stacks (EPA) ... and that was before they put elevators in ..:eek:

Mike, dropped his power motor off to me to do some work on it .. I think I'll charge him extra and turn it all back to the event ha!! .. Count me in for maybe A Cabela's or two gift certs ... PM me on how I can help further !!! <'TK>< ;):)

[Reel Tune]

Transplaneted Sportsman - I was wanting to do a kayaks vs powerboat thing, but while writing up the rules it got to complicated. Then I thought about kayaks vs jonboats and the same, but I do want to do something in the future with kayaks and jonboats, but not this time. Though you are welcome to come out and fish with your daughter, the more the merrier.

TK - Sounds great, we'd love to have you out there, and thank you for all your support.

Me personally, I'm hoping for cold weather. I've always found it better fishing out there the colder it is. Sounds like we make have some rescue boats so don't be too alarmed, and there will be enough of us out there. All I ask is everyone wear a PFD.

[tkwalker]

Transplaneted Sportsman - I was wanting to do a kayaks vs powerboat thing, but while writing up the rules it got to complicated. Then I thought about kayaks vs jonboats and the same, but I do want to do something in the future with kayaks and jonboats, but not this time. Though you are welcome to come out and fish with your daughter, the more the merrier.

TK - Sounds great, we'd love to have you out there, and thank you for all your support.

Me personally, I'm hoping for cold weather. I've always found it better fishing out there the colder it is. Sounds like we make have some rescue boats so don't be too alarmed, and there will be enough of us out there. All I ask is everyone wear a PFD.

Jeremy ... the Riverhawk is an Inverted Chine canoe ... What would make it a Power boat would be the elect Trolling Mtr. . Just for information purposes ... <'TK><

[tkwalker]

Transplaneted Sportsman - I was wanting to do a kayaks vs powerboat thing, but while writing up the rules it got to complicated. Then I thought about kayaks vs jonboats and the same, but I do want to do something in the future with kayaks and jonboats, but not this time. Though you are welcome to come out and fish with your daughter, the more the merrier.

TK - Sounds great, we'd love to have you out there, and thank you for all your support.

Me personally, I'm hoping for cold weather. I've always found it better fishing out there the colder it is. Sounds like we make have some rescue boats so don't be too alarmed, and there will be enough of us out there. All I ask is everyone wear a PFD.

Jeremy, I'll volunteer for this ... We will give everyone my Cell phone number ... and the reference would be the Steam plant .up or down stream !! ,<'TK>< :)

[MNfisher]

Mike, dropped his power motor off to me to do some work on it .. I think I'll charge him extra and turn it all back to the event ha!! .. Count me in for maybe A Cabela's or two gift certs ... PM me on how I can help further !!! <'TK>< ;):)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

Lol!!! Thanks TK!

[txnative]

If there is anyone who would like to fish this event that does not have a kayak, I have a spare I am more than willing to lend out. It is fishing-ready and I have a paddle, crate, rod holders, depthfinder, and anchor for it, all you'd need is your own PFD. First come, first serve, just reply in this thread with any questions.


Chris Bryant

[Reel Tune]

Thanks Chris, I have a spare also unless it sells by then, and I hope it does. Knowing me I'll have another by then anyway so I'll more than likely have a spare anyway.

[Hammy]

Just for info http://www.riverhawkboats.com/boats.htm never seen one myself. I may try and make this event. If nothing just come and hang out and meet everyone.

Hammy

[Travis C.]

Hey Jeremy, I just checked flippers bait and tackle site out of curiosity. There is another tourney that day out of Flippers (100 boats Old Hickory Bass Anglers) as well.

Whether it changes anything or not just thought you might want to know.

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Thanks for clearing that out Jeremy, I will wait and see what the weather does, I will come for sure, but if there is rain or high winds I will be there by myself in the yak, no sense on taking my daughter on a nasty day if that happens to be the case!

[Reel Tune]

Hey Jeremy, I just checked flippers bait and tackle site out of curiosity. There is another tourney that day out of Flippers (100 boats Old Hickory Bass Anglers) as well.

Whether it changes anything or not just thought you might want to know.

It's not going to change anything, this is the date and its set.

Thanks for clearing that out Jeremy, I will wait and see what the weather does, I will come for sure, but if there is rain or high winds I will be there by myself in the yak, no sense on taking my daughter on a nasty day if that happens to be the case!

I understand, hope to see you.

[tkwalker]

This is a Bump to keep everyone up to date ... <'TK>< :)

[Reel Tune]

I have a meeting Wednesday and everything will be finalized then.

In the meantime I would like to try to get a headcount to see who is coming, and who may be coming.

So if you are attending, or think you are attending please let me know by replying to this thread, or sending me a pm, whatever you are comfortable with.

[Travis C.]

I should be in.

[jad2t]

Unless I'm out of town for work I'll be there!

[olddognewtrick]

I will be there if it's not too cold. :)

EDIT - Actually, count me in. If it's too cold for my gear, then I'll hang out, meet people, and help out any way I can.

[Alphahawk]

I will not be fishing but may show up depending on weather. tcintn I think has the Trout Magnet give aways covered so that is good. I sent in a donation to Mike and suggest others who can't come do the same....if one can do so. It is a good charity and he will represent us well in the event. Hope the weather is good for the event.



Regards

[goreds.king]

As soon as my kids basektball games are over I will be there.

[MNfisher]

If anyone can't make it and want to still donate, you can do so through this link.

www.justgiving.com/michaelernst
Thanks!!!

[Reel Tune]

Last night Craig, Mike and I, and our spouses met up to further discuss ideas, and thoughts. It was a very constructive meeting and we made a lot of ground.

We have about $1500 in prizes to give out, and looking for more if anyone would like to donate.

We will have
Big Fish
Most Species
Most Total Inches

I just secured a private room at the Cherokee Steakhouse and Marina located just down river at 450 Cherokee Dock Road Lebanon, TN 37087. This is where the awards ceremony will be held.

All photos must be turned in here (Cherokee Steakhouse) by 7pm.

This will probably take an hour or more for the judging so this will give a warm place for everyone to mingle, and have a good warm meal. They do not serve alcoholic beverages so if you would like bring your own.

With having this secured I will need a definite head count.

Spread the word this is going to be a great event. All proceeds are going toward the charity (Whizz-Kidz).

IMPORTANT
If you are using a phone for the photos, your phone will be surrendered during the judging process, and please bring a cable with a USB connection if possible. If you do not want to surrender your phone bring a camera with a memory card. Also bring a cable for your camera, or card reader.

Any questions or comments please ask, respond, or PM. There has been no tournament like this one before so we are trying to eliminate the speed bumps before they slow us down.

[jad2t]

I just secured a private room at the Cherokee Steakhouse and Marina located just down river at 450 Cherokee Dock Road Lebanon, TN 37087. This is where the awards ceremony will be held.



FANTASTIC IDEA! After a long day of fishing in the cold nothing would be better than a plate of hot steak, potato, and veggies!

I'm in and very much looking forward to it.

[txnative]

Last night Craig, Mike and I, and our spouses met up to further discuss ideas, and thoughts. It was a very constructive meeting and we made a lot ground

...while txnative was fishing :D

I'm definitely in.


Chris Bryant

[Jdkxtreme]

100% in

[Travis C.]

I am hoping to come fish for a little while that morning but don't count me towards Cherokee. I have to work that night.

[Transplanted Sportsman]

It is a very tentative yes for me unless something big happens or have to work, but sure love to come!!

[Hammy]

I am in tentative at this time.

Hammy

[Hammy]

I just went back and read this whole thread.

Are there any event rules posted for this event?

If they are I missed them.

Hammy

[jad2t]

It's going to get pretty crowded at GSP, possibly too crowded for all of us to be able to fish that area.

[MNfisher]

It's going to get pretty crowded at GSP, possibly too crowded for all of us to be able to fish that area.

Plenty of area to fish! The fish aren't just at the bar.

[tkwalker]

Plenty of area to fish! The fish aren't just at the bar.

That's for sure ....;) <'TK><

[Reel Tune]

We just got another sponsorship from TN Moving Water Guide service. Thank you Nick Adams. This trips will be an anglers choice for one angler (wade trip for smallmouth, boat trip for trout or Musky.

You don't have to fish to win prizes. You can come to the dinner and buy raffle tickets to get drawn prizes. So far we are giving out 6 prizes, and drawing more than 12 prizes. The total prize purse is valued up to almost $2,000 now.

We will keep accepting prizes up to the tournament day, so if you have something to offer please let Mike, Craig or I know.

Also I need names of everyone who will be attending the dinner/raffle. Cherokee Steakhouse is requesting a headcount, and I have about 15 so far. WE are shooting for 50. Also Bring cash for the raffle as we will be selling tickets at the dinner.

[Reel Tune]

I just went back and read this whole thread.

Are there any event rules posted for this event?

If they are I missed them.

Hammy

All the information right here http://kayakbassfishingtn.com/events/michael-ernst-charity-event/

if you have any further questions please ask.

[Hammy]

Thanks Jeremy.

Hammy

[tacklemake]

I will be coming with Merv...............woody

[Reel Tune]

The first sponsorship pack has arrived from Flex Stick Anchor

These are shallow water anchors for kayaks and powerboats alike.

http://www.flexstickanchor.com/home.html

This is a $300 dollar anchor, that could be yours.

I'm trying to get all sponsorships in so we can sort out prizes before the day of the tournament. If I don't have the prizes until the day of the tournament this will delay the awards and we may not be able to complete the judging, and awards by 10pm, and that would not be good. So if you are sponsoring please contact Mike Ernst, Craig Dye, or I with what and how you would like to presented.

[Alphahawk]

You all have some great prizes.



Regards


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[blink]

That flex stick looks pretty cool!

See yall there.

[Jdkxtreme]

Sure would be nice to see a Micro Power pole donated to the cause..HaHa

[Reel Tune]

Sure would be nice to see a Micro Power pole donated to the cause..HaHa

I wouldn't argue with that. They have not approached or offered yet. We still have about a month left, and some great prizes to boot.

A big thanks to everyone who has stepped up especially the guides to take their personal time and donate it to someone whom they do not know. The way its going everyone will come out with something, fishing related or not.

Jeremy

[Reel Tune]

Just added another $150 in prizes with TK's $50 Cabelas, and DAMIVADA $100 in product, we have now surpassed over 2K.

[Reel Tune]

Just added a Snow Spin tackle package, and FLW Tournament Angler Chris Snow ½ off Guided trip on Center Hill. All sponsorships and donated monies are welcome. We are going to have some great raffles so remember to bring some cash.

[StriperFan]

Put me down for the dinner and raffle, if room is still available, the attendance thread is closed.

Thanks,
Chris

[Reel Tune]

Chris I added you to the dinner.

I closed the attendance thread so it wouldn't get garbled with information, and so we could have one thread "this one" for discussion. If anyone is planning on attending please let me know. The dinner is primarily for anglers and sponsors.

Jeremy

[mike taylor]

I'll be there for the tourney and dinner.


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[Reel Tune]

Thanks Mike, I'll put you down.

[jad2t]

Ok we need to talk logistics here fellas. For those who don't know, there is very limited parking at Coles Ferry Ramp which is where we will all want to park to get to GSP quickly. By limited, I mean 6-7 vehicles probably at the most. This means there are going to be a lot of annoyed people getting there, realizing there is no parking, and having to drive 20 min to Bulls Creek Ramp behind Flippers which looks to be a few miles along the water away from GSP and I doubt many want to make that paddle twice. There is also a bass tourney that day where people launch out of that ramp. We have to consider the real possibility that there may not be parking at that ramp either.

Carpooling might not be a bad idea. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee so I have plenty of room for one other angler if you have a good method to stack two yaks on top. If so, I'm willing to drive someone.

Suggestions? Thoughts?

[Reel Tune]

I know some people will be arriving early to get some pre-fishing in. I'm hoping some of those people will take up a few spots. Then when others get there we can double park, or triple park if the vehicles are small enough. Also there have been people parking along the road that leads to the ramp, and there is also a dead end road right up from the ramp called Blair Road that it looks like 6-8 vehicles can park along. What we will have to do is have people unload their stuff and get their vehicle clear as soon as possible.

Also I thought the Bass Tournament guys had to launch out of Flippers?

[jad2t]

Yes and Bull Creek is the ramp behind Flippers. That's why I brought this up. And honestly I don't think many are going to want to paddle from Bull Creek all the way to GSP...twice. Especially if it's a windy day and not to mention having to deal with the swarm of tournament bass boats...they tend to not be the most considerate of kayakers. I don't see triple parking being an option, maybe a few double parked spots at Coles Ferry but that won't accommodate the 30+ anglers. I just don't want several of us to be annoyed when we show up at GSP and can't park so maybe leave the option to put in at other spots on Old Hickory and still abide by the same rules (fishing time, species, etc.). Bull Creek may very well be full because of the tourney and even if it's not, I don't think anyone wants to make that paddle. Cuts into too much fishing time.

[tacklemake]

There is a ramp on steam plant road that isn't as far to the steam plant as flippers but it's still over a mile. It looks like it will hold as many cars as you need and it's on the other side of the steam plant.............woody

[tkwalker]

There is a ramp on steam plant road that isn't as far to the steam plant as flippers but it's still over a mile. It looks like it will hold as many cars as you need and it's on the other side of the steam plant.............woody

This ramp is on the TVA property ... It is upstream of the skimmer dike of the water intake filter plant ... I have used it many times in my commercial fishing days .(Plus I worked there)... A lot of parking ... And at the end of the day will be glad to tow any yaks back upstream because I know you must be worn out ... If that is permissible rules wise ... I will launch at Cherokee but will be on hand all day as your safety boat and may get in a little fishing !! <'TK>< :)

[Reel Tune]

Thank you TK, I'll let everyone know. I will allow people to be safely towed back to their respective vehicles.

[Hammy]

TK, post a map or coordinates for that ramp on TVA property you mentioned for those of us who are directionally challenged.

Hammy

[Reel Tune]

Optional Ramp
1297-1403 Steam Plant Rd

Gallatin, TN 37066

36.326337,-86.393064

You must check in with Michael, Craig, Chris, or I before starting to fish to receive an identifier and to pay your entry. You can meet up with us at the ramp Coles Ferry Ramp or near the mouth of the steamplant. If you would like my phone number please PM me.

[jad2t]

Remember count another seat for my wife at the restaurant as we talked about today. See you all Saturday and Im really looking forward to this!

[Travis C.]

I am out saturday Jeremy. The wife has had a long week and i cant stick her with the kids all day saturday.

[Alphahawk]

Glad you guys are going to have some nice weather tomorrow....good luck to all.




Regards