Gathering

[nofish]

I have room for one in my boat also.

[bd-]

I will make it if I can. It will depend on the date. Even if I can't get a full day to fish, maybe I can make an appearance for the food and hanging out afterward.

TK, if I can make it, you should bring a flat top guitar - maybe we can pick a little.

bd

[titansfan2104]

Originally Posted by Tennesseejugger

Not if you want it done anytime soon!

He has already rebuilt my carbs the first time and just diagnosed and changed my voltage reg and a bad tac. First time I had it back in 4 days the second trip I had it back in three days.
Some might not like him but he has more experience than most around here. He also knows what he is doing. Many of the guys I work with as Well as old guys that have spent a lot of time on the water referred me to him!!

[StriperFan]

Originally Posted by Tennesseejugger

Something to think about, we could all pitch in $10.00 and have someone run to K-Mart and get a BassPro gift card for the winner, just a thought! Or just fish for fun!

I knew this was a plan to milk us for our money. LOL, mine anyway. I think there are so many people fishing for dif species here that it would be hard to come up with what defines the winner. Total weight-Catfisherman, total numbers-Alphahawk. It would have to be kinda creative to include pan-fisherman, newbies, trout fisherman and other odd balls like myself. But seriously, I would spring 10 bucks just to enjoy the show.

[tkwalker]

Originally Posted by bd-

I will make it if I can. It will depend on the date. Even if I can't get a full day to fish, maybe I can make an appearance for the food and hanging out afterward.

TK, if I can make it, you should bring a flat top guitar - maybe we can pick a little.

bd

bd, I'd love to ... But since my carpal tunnel surgery 3 years ago I have not picked up my Ovation, American Strat nor "Lucille" ... My finger tips are soft now .... It seems the outboard repairs have taken all of my time ...

[blr3a]

I'm all about money on the competition... but I'm afraid entry fees will scare people away. As mentioned before it would be hard to decide what species were more important than others. When I tried for the collegiate tour I remember doing a benefit and everyone brought their favorite lure or line or accessory "new in box" and put them together. Then at the end of the day they were divided up on superlatives... like smallest fish, biggest fish, ugliest fish, weirdest catch... things like that. Everyone had a kid with them so it was a little different but it was a blast! Maybe we could try something like this but with $5 gift cards... or favorite lures etc.

Just an idea.... I'm just rambling b/c I'm excited about this!

[tkwalker]

Originally Posted by Tennesseejugger

Something to think about, we could all pitch in $10.00 and have someone run to K-Mart and get a BassPro gift card for the winner, just a thought! Or just fish for fun!

Food for thought ... I was one of the founding members of GABA and tourney Director .. (Gallatin Association of Bass Anglers) Formed in the 70's.

Okay there are a number of ways this can go ... I don't think the $$$ is a hill ...

Everyone likes recognition for an accomplishment . Plaques and trophys are great plus pay out money ... (would not take anything for awards especially at my age, it brings back memories) But to accomplish this you need to be a club and believe me CLUBS are a PAIN !! you need a Pres. Vice pres. Tourney Director, and treasurer to take care of $$$ and a Board to make sure the Treasurer and the other officers were doing their jobs above board ... And then you have rules ...etc ... A club will be okay but simplicity is not under a club's classification ...

How clubs work is a portion of the entry money is kept held out for plaques/trophys and usually a Banquet at the end of the year and most clubs have an event schedule and points system this gets very complicated and involved... (Since this is a Multi species/open tackle with no restrictions it may be a little easier as far as rules and regs ) Now if a club wants to be formed FishingTN will sponsor if waviers are signed etc ... This I'll need to talk to bd about this since he is our Site attorney.

Now since this is a multi species tourney, weight and size is going to be an obstacle ... (Let me think about this one)

Another thought is Game fish .. catch and release or if legal via by TWRA it is up to the Fisherman to do what he wants to do ... Now Remember there are no formal rules and regs, to have Rules and Regs you need a rules committee ...etc ... See where all this goes ...

I would suggest on this first tourney (after we fiqure out how to work the multi species portion) is maybe just a $$/Gift Cards payout say up to 3 or 4 places or 1 or 2 places per catagory ... lets see where this goes ...

This will lay the ground work for a club/plaques/trophys/ Plus $$ pay out in the future. Or it can be kept simple ... Show up pay entry and fish ...

TNJUG is doing a great job organizing this and I am looking forward to meeting you folks ...Don, I'll be glad to assist in anyway with time permitting <'TK><

[tkwalker]

Originally Posted by agelesssone

I can put two others in my boat. It's an 18 ft'er with a 150 Johnson. If it can't handle three, I need to sell it!

Lets see, 18 foot boat, three fishermen with 6 to 6.5 foot rods ... 3X6 =18 ... Somebody needs to wear helments ... LOL !!! (done that and have the tee-shirt or what's left of it)

[fairweatherfisherman]

I'm in. Sounds like fun. I'll have room in my boat for one other if it is an artificial only deal and I can do two if using live bait.

[agelesssone]

We can troll crankbaits for anything that swims.

1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney


Starting to look like a Gathering!

OK here it is, this is the format that I have come up with.

Categories:

1. Large Mouth/ small mouth = big fish
2. Pan fish = total weight
3. Catfish = big fish

Large mouth and Smallmouth must be alive.
If you catch a giant catfish and want to CPR, weigh it, take photo and have a witness.

If all agree then we can take up $10.00 per angler and Have gift cards for 1st place winners.

The date will be June 23rd (Sat). Start time 06:30 and end at noon.
Location: Lagaurdo rec area, Old Hickory Lake on Hwy 109 in Lebanon.

There are picnic tables and a sand beach for swimming, now as far as food, I can bring my grill and I think that if you just brought what you want to eat and drink would be the best. I will bring extra burgers and buns and what not. What would be great if we could get some of our wifes to come and hold a spot for us...

If we all agree on the gift card, K-mart has Basspro gift cards that we could get. The date should give all advance notification to be able to attend.

This is going to be an awesome event and I am looking forward to meeting you all.

Don

PS...Rod and reel event only, any type of bait as long as it is legal can be used. Pan fishers please only weigh in fish that you would normally keep for table fare. This will be an individual event, so if you have more than one person in your boat then it is up to you to keep track of your fish! Maybe use culling markers.

Originally Posted by tkwalker

Food for thought ... I was one of the founding members of GABA and tourney Director .. (Gallatin Association of Bass Anglers) Formed in the 70's.

Okay there are a number of ways this can go ... I don't think the $$$ is a hill ...

Everyone likes recognition for an accomplishment . Plaques and trophys are great plus pay out money ... (would not take anything for awards especially at my age, it brings back memories) But to accomplish this you need to be a club and believe me CLUBS are a PAIN !! you need a Pres. Vice pres. Tourney Director, and treasurer to take care of $$$ and a Board to make sure the Treasurer and the other officers were doing their jobs above board ... And then you have rules ...etc ... A club will be okay but simplicity is not under a club's classification ...

How clubs work is a portion of the entry money is kept held out for plaques/trophys and usually a Banquet at the end of the year and most clubs have an event schedule and points system this gets very complicated and involved... (Since this is a Multi species/open tackle with no restrictions it may be a little easier as far as rules and regs ) Now if a club wants to be formed FishingTN will sponsor if waviers are signed etc ... This I'll need to talk to bd about this since he is our Site attorney.

Now since this is a multi species tourney, weight and size is going to be an obstacle ... (Let me think about this one)

Another thought is Game fish .. catch and release or if legal via by TWRA it is up to the Fisherman to do what he wants to do ... Now Remember there are no formal rules and regs, to have Rules and Regs you need a rules committee ...etc ... See where all this goes ...

I would suggest on this first tourney (after we fiqure out how to work the multi species portion) is maybe just a $$/Gift Cards payout say up to 3 or 4 places or 1 or 2 places per catagory ... lets see where this goes ...

This will lay the ground work for a club/plaques/trophys/ Plus $$ pay out in the future. Or it can be kept simple ... Show up pay entry and fish ...

TNJUG is doing a great job organizing this and I am looking forward to meeting you folks ...Don, I'll be glad to assist in anyway with time permitting <'TK><

Thanks TK!

[blr3a]

Will total weight for panfish be no size or quantity limit? Also will this be a team event or individual?

I think I would like to see a 7" min size or something for panfish... or is this just kind of "common sense" not to weigh something you couldn't eat...

I like this setup though! Will jugs be allowed or rod/reel only? I'm assuming live bait is ok for catfish?

Originally Posted by blr3a

Will total weight for panfish be no size or quantity limit? Also will this be a team event or individual?

I think I would like to see a 7" min size or something for panfish... or is this just kind of "common sense" not to weigh something you couldn't eat...

I like this setup though! Will jugs be allowed or rod/reel only? I'm assuming live bait is ok for catfish?

Good questions, I just updated the Gathering thread! Thanks!