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

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.

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

Sounds fun! I will be there!!


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


Chris Bryant

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

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

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??

Get it On !!!! <'TK><
 

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.

Riverhawk ... <'TK><
 

Safety Boat !! <'TK><
 

Lol!!! Thanks TK!

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

I understand, hope to see you.

Michael Ernst Charity Event Febuary 22nd
 

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.

I should be in.

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

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.

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

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

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

www.justgiving.com/michaelernst
Thanks!!!

Michael Ernst Whizz Kidz Charity Event February 22nd LAST UPDATE 01/17/14 PLEASE READ
 

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.

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.

...while txnative was fishing :D

I'm definitely in.


Chris Bryant

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