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Location: Westland, MI. | How many of you Walleye Firsters' would like to participate in a get together on Lake Erie waters? If Lake Erie is not good, then some other place. Let's hear from you with some ideas. |
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| look at the thread by trophy "lake erie event" something's already started. |
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | We are on the same page. We are both interested in making something happen. We would just like to see if we can get some more people to help. If we can get 5, or 6 guys to help with the planning,organizing, and footwork, it will make it a lot easier. If I may make a suggestion with no disrespect intended, I would like to avoid the term "Get Together" Walleyecentral already has that claim, and we actually want to promote Walleyefirst. I would suggest we call it something like "Walleyefirst Walleye Weekend" or something similar. We don't want to have 2 get togethers in the same timeframe. People may confuse the two. What are some of the things you, the general population here would like to see? What time frame would you like to have such an event? Let us know. We want to make this an enjoyable time for all of us, and build on it. Thanks for taking the time to hear me ramble on, and Let's hear from you. |
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Location: cleveland ohio | I could be avalible and my boat is docked in vermilion.
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | Great!! I would like to us try to arrainge this for the Vermillion area if possible. But the Masses will have a say in the decision. It is our event not mine. |
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | Bo582 and Steve:
I have contacted the Vermillion Chamber of Commerce, and the City Director, and they both said we are welcome with open arms! The date of November 5th is taken by Walleyecentral. My thought is maybe we try for the weekend of October 29th. That way people who want to take a week of vacation (which many do for this event)can attend both events. The City Director is sending me an info packet containing stuff on ramps, docking, restaurants, lodging, bait/tackle stores, meeting halls, etc. I'll get back with you guys when this packet arrives. Any other volunteers???? |
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | I'd like the idea of having the two events close together, but a weeks stay anywhere involves a monetary cost and family sacrifice that might be to heavy for most. I'd like to see it on a weekend totally separated from WC's event. If I noticed anything about the Vermillion/Huron area these last two years I've went down there, is the bite last virtually from Mid-October through to Mid-December sometimes. That is unless Saturday the 6th of November was the WF tourney/frendship date and could be included in one weekend along with the Nov 7th WC get together at Vermillion/Huron.
We were extremely lucky to hit T-shirt weather in November this past year that we did. I'd like to ideally see the Walleyes First Ho-down around the first part of the fall walleye bonanza and make it a good excuse to go down twice to Lake Erie. 
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | I would think that we wouldn't want to go after the first weekend in November due to the weather just becoming way to unstable. Earlier would be good, like say around the 1st of October. But we also are not against warmer weather times like around June. It's just the planning stages folks, and Dan thanks for the imput you express a valid point on the finances, and family thing. Lets hear from more folks. |
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Location: Lincoln Park, Mi | I vote for early June when they're still in close and accessible to all. No worry about the temp either. Erie Metro. |
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | Thanks Terroreyes, would you like to pitch in and help us organize? I would prefere June just because of the weather being more stable, the kids are out of school, most people have vacation time left, the fish are active, the Temperature is warm, and there is plenty of things for family members that don't fish to do like Cedar Point, the Islands, beaches, shopping etc. The advantage of fall is less pleasure boats, and the walleye are huge!!. Let's hear more!! |
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Location: Lincoln Park, Mi | Sure, I can help. Just let me know what you need. |
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | Ok, Thanks, That's 3 of us, and Steve. How about a couple more? |
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| I don't want to sound negative about this, but there is a chance a number of guys will have difficulty in June because of all the tournaments that are usually slated for that time. Just off the top of my head I can think of: 2-PWT events, 1-RCL event, 2-GNWC events, 1-MWC event, the "Wave Wacker Invitational", plus RCL League events as well as other popular events in Wisconsin. Of course, there are also all the state circuits to consider as well.
For the largest turn out of members on this board, it might be better to look more in the later fall when all the tournament commitments are past.
Just my thoughts, I might be wrong. |
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by JLDII on 2004-03-02 10:22 AM
I don't want to sound negative about this, but there is a chance a number of guys will have difficulty in June because of all the tournaments that are usually slated for that time. Just off the top of my head I can think of: 2-PWT events, 1-RCL event, 2-GNWC events, 1-MWC event, the "Wave Wacker Invitational", plus RCL League events as well as other popular events in Wisconsin. Of course, there are also all the state circuits to consider as well.
Gotta agree with Jake.
Plus, I know He and I would probably be in the middle of charter date obligations during that time, so you might not see us there. But, this isn't about us or arranging a timetable around a couple charter captains. I'd try my best to be there at any time if other obligations didn't get in the way. Might even try and fish out of my sled with In-Lines for kicks and giggles. That might lower the wave higth criterior, but I've taken my boat for a trailered pleasure ride before.
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Location: Lincoln Park, Mi | Yeah, you two are probably right. Looking at it too much from a pleasure fishermans perspective here. Definitely need a few weeks apart from the other party though and earlier will probably be better. October 16 weekend looks like it wouldn't conflict with anything. |
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Originally written by terroreyes on 2004-03-02 8:29 PM
Yeah, you two are probably right. Looking at it too much from a pleasure fishermans perspective here. Definitely need a few weeks apart from the other party though and earlier will probably be better. October 16 weekend looks like it wouldn't conflict with anything.
I'd vote for and probably make an October fishing date. That's after the summer season and prior to the other seasons that get my attention that time of the year. But I think the guys doing the leg work should have the final say.
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | Thanks guys please keep the input coming. |
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Location: Green Bay, WI. | Mid October would work for me, that way the check I'll get for winning the RCL Championship will have time to clear the bank, so I can buy a round for everyone. That is assuming that I qualify to be in the RCL championship. hehehe, Pat |
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Location: Lincoln Park, Mi | You win that big paycheck and it'll be a couple of rounds! |
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Location: Lincoln Park, Mi | If it's on the Michigan side, this guy will be doing lots of work. |
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Location: Westland, MI. | Hey you guys, Thanks for all the input. Mid October should be good for me, too with all the GNWC Tournaments and a few that I'm going to fish and my own tournament to run, by the way, my tournament is definately going to be on the 11th and 12th of September out of Au Gres, Michigan. We'll have applications soon. Let's keep hearing from you guys and gals about this. The walleye week-end, that is.
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | Ok guys October appears to be the month of choice for most. The Huron Booster Club meeting ran by Steve Carlson is the weekend of Oct.9th. That will have a decent draw. That Leaves the October 2nd, and 3rd, October 16th,and 17th, October 23rd,and 24th, and October 30th,and 31st. Does anyone have a conflict with any of the these dates. I believe Captain Dan said something about trying to keep a couple of weeks between this and walleyecentral's event. What do you guys think? What date best fits everyones schedule? |
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Location: Westland, MI. | Kevin, Oct. 16-17 or the following week-end are definately good for me. |
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| That potentially may be the weekend of the MWC championship. Where are you thinking, Vermillion? |
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | October would be best in Vermillion. |
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | I like 2nd and 3rd. The farther away from the "WITCH" of November the better I like it. |
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | Are there any tourny's anywhere that time??? |
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Location: Webster,NY | I've made the walleyecentral get together the last two years and had a blast each time. I guess it wouldn't be that difficult to make one for this site too. It looks like my tourneys are done by the first of October, so anytime after that is o.k. with me. |
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| Trophy,
There is a new fly in the ointment, which will have alot to do with when and what we can expect from Vermillion.
http://www.walleyecentral.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=3&...
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | Well That only means 1 thing guy's. I'm going to be fishing Vermillion at least 3 times in October. Is anyone opposed to the 1st thru the 3rd of October? The 9th is the Huron Boosters Club Tourny, and the 16th would be the following. Someone posted that back to back weeks with us and Walleyecentral may not be a good thing. We also have a commitment from Lazyeye for helping us out. Thanks Mike. What works for you guys??
P.S. I 'll get in touch with someone in Huron, and see if we can get some sort of deal. They will want something to fill the Vaccuum Walleyecentral will be leaving. At least I would think they would.
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Location: Maumee Ohio | That is a great idea Kevin Im sure Huron would want to do something, I would check with Gary and see what connections he has since he does live in that area. These dates are fine with me, after fishing Huron the past 4 or 5 years Im already excited, the walleye run big there in Oct. It can be truly phenominal. And the idea of being able to fish more than 1 tourney really gets me going but thats just me, I love the competition, and I love fishing this time of year when the weather cooperates, and I love the feel of a 10-11-12 lb walleye on the end of my line---and I have to think everyone loves that feeling---lol |
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | I'll be honest.
I was a little disapointed Jul's locked the post before I saw it. It's taken me 2 years to learn the in's and out's at Huron and get familliar with the area. Moving it 25 miles down the beach was not a welcomed move I favored. I will probably go to the get-together in Vermillion, but will continue to stay at the River Side Motel and fish out of huron. Me and my partner voluntarily missed the fun tourney weigh-in last year because we were on fish when it was scheduled. So attending the banquet in Vermillion and catching some fish out of Huron will have top priority this fall as well. |
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Location: La Crescent, MN | Is it official that they will be going to Vermillion? |
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Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio | Yes it is. I got confirmation from the City of Vermillion stating such. They gave me the heads up so we knew in advance of the WC event. |
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Location: Port Clinton, Ohio | Yo Cuz, I beg to differ with you on the distance between Huron and Vermilion. It's more like 5 or 6 miles is all. Vermillion offers better ramps, parking and they are putting in permanent fish cleaning places at several locations. Dockage will be available for those that want to stay in the water. There are more choices for eating and Den's is a couple of blocks from the ramps. One stop shopping for your license and lures when you hit town. In October the fishing out in front of Vermillion is the place you want to be. The City of Vermillion made us an offer to good to turn down. The city of Huron never offered or provided a thing in 7 yrs of being there. It was folks like Carl, Kathy and Messinburgs that helped keep us there.
There will probably be more than a few people who will still room over in Huron, which is no problem since Vermillion isn't that far away!
We're glad you will still attend, and look forward to seeing you there.
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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | Hey Cuz, Rick.
Didn't mean any offense or to lesson both yours and Jul's effort for helping year after year with one great get-together. And seen that indeed more people wanted the change to Vermillion than didn't. I saw somebody post that the water miles versus the road miles were almost doubled if you wanted or needed to fish in the same area near Huron.
About how far out would you guess a guy has to go to get into some walleye off Vermillion? I sure liked that 2 1/2 mile trip straight out the Huron last year to be successful. And are there any Motels as close and convenient to the ramps as Huron is? I do like the fish cleaning availabilty though. Isn't that where you and Jul's went out perching last year on the first day?
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| About how far out would you guess a guy has to go to get into some walleye off Vermillion? I sure liked that 2 1/2 mile trip straight out the Huron last year to be successful. And are there any Motels as close and convenient to the ramps as Huron is? I do like the fish cleaning availabilty though. Isn't that where you and Jul's went out perching last year on the first day?
Dan,
We will have a list soon, of all the hotels, restaurants, baitshops, and the 4 ramps that have the new fish cleaning facilities, etc.
All the ramps will be right on the Vermillion River too. We were finding fish only 2-3 miles out of the mouth of the Vermillion River, and steelhead right outside the breakwall at the mouth of the river. The BIG perch however, were about 1 mile NNW of the mouth. 
Water miles are not doubled, I would have to call Den to get an exact number on the miles, but I'm guessing it is around 8 miles by water to the mouth of the Huron River, from the mouth of the Vermillion River.
You know what they say, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line....that's something you can do on water, so that means that the miles couldn't be doubled.
Have a great day! We will post all the information when we get it from the city of Vermillion in a few weeks.
Again, it doesn't really matter where you stay...the towns are close enough that you can go back and fourth without any hassles. Heck, Rick and I will be driving from home everyday (Port Clinton), so you guys have it easy. LOL
Juls
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