Southern Classic 2005

I know we hashed this around before -- but I'd suggest to the group we
expand the offerings to 3 events a year. I know, not *everyone* could
make all three, but it might open the doors for some of our lurkers --
or geographically challenged anglers --- to attend one of these fun
tourneys.

Big O is farther than I care to travel but I think it's an awesome place
for a tourney -- especially with Moe and Doc in charge.

Georgia / SC/ Texas all have outstanding fisheries.

And if Tennessee is great, Barkely sounds awesome -- maybe fishing from
either the KY or Tn side.

And while we're on a mini - rant: how about if Warren, Rich Z and those
two from NY/NJ: ThunderKing and AlwaysFishboy get together and put on a
North East get together.

Heck, we could do a spring, summer, fall and winter tourney!!!!!



(PS: Yes, we could do an Iowa tourney -- but the only hawgs here have
four legs and are standing in light at the slaughter house. Now deer
hunting, hmmmm, that's a different news group)



Thundercat wrote:
On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:24:02 GMT, "alwayfishking"
wrote:


Eufaula sounds nice to me, but hey Okee wasn't too shabby. I'd just as soon
go right back there as a matter of fact I am going back there and everyone
can come too!!!!!


If it is at The Big O next year, I will be there. No questions asked.
I would LOVE to go back there if at all possible. However, you know
that Eufala is on "The List" and would be a no brainer too. Santee
Cooper didn't look too shabby as we drove across Lake Marion last
Sunday...


"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
...

Well if it isn't Mr. ThunderBuoy!


Hey Now! *Ding ding*.....


"Thundercat" wrote in message
...

On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 23:02:28 -0400, "Jerry Barton"
wrote:


Eufaula sounds better.


Ding! Sounds like a winner to me...

Harry J aka Thundercat
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Harry J aka Thundercat
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I would be there for the Big-O next year had trailer issues this year (new
axel on the way) or I would have been there this year.

Lake Toho would be nice! with a few fish camps on the lake and a multitude
of motels that cater to anglers real close. add to that you have Disney
world, Universal Orlando, sea world, Kennedy space center. gatorland and
Arabian nights right there to help convince the family to go.

"alwayfishking" wrote in message
...
Eufaula sounds nice to me, but hey Okee wasn't too shabby. I'd just as
soon
go right back there as a matter of fact I am going back there and everyone
can come too!!!!!
"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
...
Well if it isn't Mr. ThunderBuoy!

"Thundercat" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 23:02:28 -0400, "Jerry Barton"
wrote:

Eufaula sounds better.


Ding! Sounds like a winner to me...

Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
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There are just too many good places to fish between Kentucky and Florida,
that it's getting hard to decide which ones to fish. Here are some good ones
(not based on personal experience) in the Tennessee Area.

1: Kentucky/Barkley Lakes (I've fished Barkley)
2: Douglas Lake
3: Old Hickory Lake (Fished this one too)
4: Watts Bar
5: Pickwick
6: Reelfoot (Think very shallow)
7: Nickajack Lake
8: Center Hill Lake
9: Dale Hollow Lake
10: Tellico Lake
11: Tims Ford Lake

Of the above lakes, numbers 1, 2, 8, and 9 would be my choices for another
Tennessee location. Kentucky/Barkley lakes would be a more centralize
location for almost everyone and maybe we can even get some of the
Westerners to think about joining.

April is always a pretty good month, as is May. I'm free for anything next
year.

"RGarri7470" wrote in message
...
Any plans set yet? Dates and lake?
Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

I for one would LOVE to see a NE Classic on Lake Champlain. That way RichZ
might even show up lol.

Mallets Bay would be a great starting point, in the Burlington Vt area...

Warren

"Fritz Nordengren" wrote in message
news:strkc.3714$NI6.557214@attbi_s01...
I know we hashed this around before -- but I'd suggest to the group we
expand the offerings to 3 events a year. I know, not *everyone* could
make all three, but it might open the doors for some of our lurkers --
or geographically challenged anglers --- to attend one of these fun
tourneys.

Big O is farther than I care to travel but I think it's an awesome place
for a tourney -- especially with Moe and Doc in charge.

Georgia / SC/ Texas all have outstanding fisheries.

And if Tennessee is great, Barkely sounds awesome -- maybe fishing from
either the KY or Tn side.

And while we're on a mini - rant: how about if Warren, Rich Z and those
two from NY/NJ: ThunderKing and AlwaysFishboy get together and put on a
North East get together.

Heck, we could do a spring, summer, fall and winter tourney!!!!!



(PS: Yes, we could do an Iowa tourney -- but the only hawgs here have
four legs and are standing in light at the slaughter house. Now deer
hunting, hmmmm, that's a different news group)



Thundercat wrote:
On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:24:02 GMT, "alwayfishking"
wrote:


Eufaula sounds nice to me, but hey Okee wasn't too shabby. I'd just as
soon
go right back there as a matter of fact I am going back there and
everyone
can come too!!!!!


If it is at The Big O next year, I will be there. No questions asked.
I would LOVE to go back there if at all possible. However, you know
that Eufala is on "The List" and would be a no brainer too. Santee
Cooper didn't look too shabby as we drove across Lake Marion last
Sunday...


"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
...

Well if it isn't Mr. ThunderBuoy!


Hey Now! *Ding ding*.....


"Thundercat" wrote in message
...

On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 23:02:28 -0400, "Jerry Barton"
wrote:


Eufaula sounds better.


Ding! Sounds like a winner to me...

Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.


Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.

Based on this years results I see no reason to move it from Okee...I'm there
for sure next year!

WW

"Roy Randolph" wrote in message
...
I would be there for the Big-O next year had trailer issues this year (new
axel on the way) or I would have been there this year.

Lake Toho would be nice! with a few fish camps on the lake and a multitude
of motels that cater to anglers real close. add to that you have Disney
world, Universal Orlando, sea world, Kennedy space center. gatorland and
Arabian nights right there to help convince the family to go.

"alwayfishking" wrote in message
...
Eufaula sounds nice to me, but hey Okee wasn't too shabby. I'd just as
soon
go right back there as a matter of fact I am going back there and
everyone
can come too!!!!!
"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
...
Well if it isn't Mr. ThunderBuoy!

"Thundercat" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 23:02:28 -0400, "Jerry Barton"
wrote:

Eufaula sounds better.


Ding! Sounds like a winner to me...

Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.

Hell, I might even show my ugly face for that one. Lake Champlain is one of my favorites right up there next to the Hudson.

--
Sandy Joren
You sound reasonable ... Time to up my medication.....
"go-bassn" wrote in message ...
I for one would LOVE to see a NE Classic on Lake Champlain. That way RichZ
might even show up lol.

Mallets Bay would be a great starting point, in the Burlington Vt area...

Warren

SNIP

The only trouble with Toho is they pulled the plug out of the bottom of the lake and let most of the water out. I don't know when
they plan to end the draw down. Doc
"Roy Randolph" wrote in message ...
I would be there for the Big-O next year had trailer issues this year (new
axel on the way) or I would have been there this year.

Lake Toho would be nice! with a few fish camps on the lake and a multitude
of motels that cater to anglers real close. add to that you have Disney
world, Universal Orlando, sea world, Kennedy space center. gatorland and
Arabian nights right there to help convince the family to go.

"alwayfishking" wrote in message
...
Eufaula sounds nice to me, but hey Okee wasn't too shabby. I'd just as
soon
go right back there as a matter of fact I am going back there and everyone
can come too!!!!!
"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
...
Well if it isn't Mr. ThunderBuoy!

"Thundercat" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 23:02:28 -0400, "Jerry Barton"
wrote:

Eufaula sounds better.


Ding! Sounds like a winner to me...

Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.

I really like Center Hill and Hurricane Dock - Fritz and I had a great time -
no fish like the big ones in Fla but good numbers and those spots fight hard!
I am open to anything. I figured everyone would be wanting to return to
Okeechobee after this year's results.
Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

Eufaula sounds better.

"Jerry Barton

Yea - Eufaula was pretty good for me while yall were in Fla. Sat tournament
took 18 pounds to win there, and I could have weitghed in 15 to 18 every day
before the weekend. So the time of year can be good , and the facilities at
Lakepoint are great - but they are remodeling and may be closed next year.
They have cabins, rooms, resturant, a marina and camping all in one spot.
Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

The draw down is in 4 year cycles and shouldn't be a problem next spring and
if you plan it in early March you will see weigh in bags busting out with
possible 30+ pounds.Add to that you have the Kissimmee chain to play on.
This lake is just the right size for an event like this not to big not to
small with big hawgs and keepers all over the place and if you want to you
can make a major run to another lake or two. I for one would love to get
away from all the snow here in Michigan during March with weather in the mid
70's to low 80's during that time you wont get fried either.

Don't get me wrong I wouldn't mind Kentucky/Barkley either I got a
tournament there in April next year so I wouldn't complain.


"Doc (The Tin Boat King)" wrote in message
...
The only trouble with Toho is they pulled the plug out of the bottom of
the lake and let most of the water out. I don't know when
they plan to end the draw down. Doc
"Roy Randolph" wrote in message
...
I would be there for the Big-O next year had trailer issues this year (new
axel on the way) or I would have been there this year.

Lake Toho would be nice! with a few fish camps on the lake and a multitude
of motels that cater to anglers real close. add to that you have Disney
world, Universal Orlando, sea world, Kennedy space center. gatorland and
Arabian nights right there to help convince the family to go.

"alwayfishking" wrote in message
...
Eufaula sounds nice to me, but hey Okee wasn't too shabby. I'd just as
soon
go right back there as a matter of fact I am going back there and
everyone
can come too!!!!!
"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
...
Well if it isn't Mr. ThunderBuoy!

"Thundercat" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 23:02:28 -0400, "Jerry Barton"
wrote:

Eufaula sounds better.


Ding! Sounds like a winner to me...

Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.