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Location: Manitowoc, WI | I know the website folks are looking at placing a date for this event. I just want to get as many opinions as possible for dates for the outing.
I still prefer June 26th even though the MWC will also be going on. If anyone else has a preferred date, please submit it here. Thanks. |
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I'm in the MWC event, so your putting me out...again. Sometime in July is better as there is less tournament action.
Month of June is always a very busy tournament time for Winnebago anglers. So it'll be alot smarter to find a weekend with less happening.
Edited by Rick Larson 2/10/2004 12:57 PM
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| The end of June is the traditional date for the event. I would prefer we stick with that tradition. No offense meant Rick.
Take care,
Jim O |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | Not trying to put anyone out, Rick. We've held this event the last weekend in June the last three years. We tried it one year in May and it was a disaster.....heavy winds and cold. We would like to have an event when the weather, if possible, is fairly nice and we can utilize a pavilion for food and drinks afterwards. I think everyone likes the use of Rainbow Park but we just need to set a date. |
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Well buds, its not like there aren't many tournaments to choose from. Bet there are others who plan to attend the MWC that would consider this WalleyeFirst get together.
This date will lock us out. No Offense that its mentioned, right? 
Edited by Rick Larson 2/10/2004 5:41 PM
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | No offense taken, Rick. Just would like to solicite opinions on what date to do this. |
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Location: blue mounds,wisc | jerry any help needed for the tourny.i plan on fishing but would like to offer my help. |
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| Jerry, I like the 26th, I'll be able to place better now that Rick can't make it!!!hehehe
Good Luck
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| We are open to any date, so whatever the consensus is will be fine from our end. |
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BAH! All I can catch on Winnebago is 14 inchers! |
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| June 26th sounds good to me. |
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| June 26th is fine with me. I like the tradition thing, Jim O. Perhaps Marken will make it this year! |
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| June 26 works our for me...otherwise it is too close to the 4th of July and we know what the lake is like then...
Just my thoughts. |
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| Good Weather.... Lets see... I remember the 1st one out of Neenah, with high wind and waves. As I recall, a Warrior snuck over to the east side, out of the wind and kicked out butts, while another boat of local favorites found some rocks on the west side. (Please note that I did not mention names to protect the identities:) ) I also recall last year, we had a substantial east wind that turned the lake to mud and kept many contestants off the lake. The end of June has offered weather challenges, but it is a date we have counted on.
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| Has anyone contacted Lumpy about this, he has run this thing for the last couple of years and from what I remember did a good job of it. One more thing I saw another truck with ORDWAY on the side of it yesterday, everytime I see one I think of Jim sitting on his rear drinking wiskey at home with a huge smile on his face! lol Kitch |
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| June 26 is good for me. Had a good time last year, despite imperfect weather. |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | Does anyone have Lumpy's phone number? I'd like to talk to him about this. Yes, he did an awesome job of running it the last two years.
Weather-Yes Jim O., the weather was aweful last year. But, typically, we have good consistent weather by that time of year. The first year when we launched out of Jefferson Park, a husband/wife team which shall remain nameless won it fishing the East side in a downpour with NE winds 15-25 mph. And that was in May. That is the reason why I would like to stay away from May. |
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Location: Omro,Wi. | I'll let you know,when I'm on some BIG FISH,and we can do it then...Anytime is fine,cause I think I just might fish the tournament this year, if I can find a partner....hafe |
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| June 26th works for me!! I remember that first tournament very well! The weather was awful and the lake was angry!! I am sure Jerry remembers our trip out there that day!!! I believe I speared a wave heading Northeast into a wave and filled the boat up like right now!!! We spent a 1-1/2 hours crossing over to the East shore and caught one dink trolling!!! The second year was a fantastic bite and believe we boated an easy 27 to 30 walleye, the third year I went solo Jerry was fishing a Saginaw tourney. That is when I was threatened by Jim Ordway, on the way down river that he was going to swamp me, I got even and believe I finished 7th on my own. Then I rejoined Jerry last year and we got soaked to the skin, in that down pour!! We both had fish spotted on Winnebago before the tourney but the East wind made her raging mad!!!! I am off that day and I will be there!!! Where do I sign up?
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| june 26th works 4 me also. |
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Nooooooooooonoononno! Not the 26th! 3 years does not make a tradition! |
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Location: Manawa Wiscowsin | We might have only come in tied for 13th place last year, but we would have come in in first place if there was a catfish division. Got tired of fighting the wind and waves and fished the river. Any date is OK with me, however I would like to see better weather. |
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| I agree Jerry, at least we might have a wet and possibly warm day if all heck breaks out. Kitch, I will have you know that it is nothing but the FINEST WHISKEY. Thanks for the kind thoughts.
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Jim O |
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Location: Wind lake, Wi | Hey- jim o how ya been? The 26th is bad (darn weddings). A good laugh from last year was seeing jim kiss. swimming for the lost keys. I still laugh to this day about that!! LoL. The 26th is BAD!! HOW BOUT' THE 19TH? Or is there something going on that weekend? I know the fish will be biting that day (they told me so)!! Mabey I can have the bride and groom change the dates. hehehe HEEEEEELLLLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Location: Wind lake, Wi | DID I mention the 19th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Howdy back at ya, JZ. I have already had it with winter and my thought are on soft water. I think you run into Otter Street on the 19th?
Jim O
Edited by Jim Ordway 2/16/2004 11:18 PM
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Location: Oshkosh | The 26th sounds good to me, although I'll take the nasty East and North winds, now that I know how to catch fish in those conditions (HEH, HEH...)
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Location: Wind lake, Wi | Ya never can win with anything anymore. I think Im moving, changing my name and identity and get on with this way of fishing I like so much. I think my wife has the next three months planned out on the calender. So, when somebody asks what I am doing I can usually just say no Im booked for the next three months. This bites!! Sorry for venting!
Oh, did I mention the 19th would be a good date???????????????????????? |
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The website tourney....last call for preferred dates.