Southern Classic 2005

So how about it? Champlain in Summer if not this year, put the wheels
in motion for next year?

And as a note, while prizes are cool and all, I think just as a many
people would come without goodie bags and door prizes -- and if you
wanted, you could make the dinner a "bring something to share" pot luck
like of deal....

Any of your NE cohorts want to scout out a lodge/campground/ neighbor's
front yard for us to call home?


go-bassn wrote:

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
om...


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.

Fishing camp (tents/RVs) in the summer sounds awesome!
Could it be done on (or near) Champlain?

On Fri, 30 Apr 2004, Fritz Nordengren wrote:

So how about it? Champlain in Summer if not this year, put the wheels
in motion for next year?

And as a note, while prizes are cool and all, I think just as a many
people would come without goodie bags and door prizes -- and if you
wanted, you could make the dinner a "bring something to share" pot luck
like of deal....

Any of your NE cohorts want to scout out a lodge/campground/ neighbor's
front yard for us to call home?


go-bassn wrote:

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
om...


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.

I agree too Okee is just fine by me


--
---- Chris S ----

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"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.

Go-bassn wrote:
Mallets Bay would be a great starting point, in the Burlington Vt area...


I disagree. Doing it out of the southern end of the lake would open it up
for more boats. Just a whole lot more accessible, protected water down
there. The big boats could still run as far north as they cared to.

RichZ©
www.richz.com/fishing

Fritz wrote:
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.

This is something that TC and Randy were considering for last year. I know
that TC fell in love with Champlain. I'd like to see it happen there this
year, too.

RichZ©
www.richz.com/fishing

I still want to return to Okee, I would be more than happy to have a NE
Classic up at Champlain and would gladly donate my time setting things up,
at the same time I wouldn't want to take away from the NWC, after all this
was the place of my first ROFB tourney and the beggining of many friendships
here. So I wouldn't want to take away from that. I couldn't possibly do all
three in 1 year. and strangely enough the thought of missing one is not
something I want to think about.

Now if Mr. Huber wanted to take a break next year from the wonderful job
he has done in the past, then that would definetly open up the possibility
for a good NE classic. And while me and Harry have a list of about 24 lakes
we want to fish together, boom lake is the lake I want to pull a limit
from,(in 1 day) and besides no one throws an after hours party better than
Steve. IMO : )
"RGarri7470" wrote in message
...
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

Hey Randy: Think summer! If not 2004, how about next summer.

Like I said, everyone may not make all three -- but I know there have to
be a bunch of NE ROFB'ers who could get away for a 3 day weekend.

I've already looked at Mapquest (20 hours) Dang I might even drag the boat!



alwaysfishking wrote:
I still want to return to Okee, I would be more than happy to have a NE
Classic up at Champlain and would gladly donate my time setting things up,
at the same time I wouldn't want to take away from the NWC, after all this
was the place of my first ROFB tourney and the beggining of many friendships
here. So I wouldn't want to take away from that. I couldn't possibly do all
three in 1 year. and strangely enough the thought of missing one is not
something I want to think about.

Now if Mr. Huber wanted to take a break next year from the wonderful job
he has done in the past, then that would definetly open up the possibility
for a good NE classic. And while me and Harry have a list of about 24 lakes
we want to fish together, boom lake is the lake I want to pull a limit
from,(in 1 day) and besides no one throws an after hours party better than
Steve. IMO : )
"RGarri7470" wrote in message
...

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

I'm willing to do one next summer if you drag the boat : )
"Fritz Nordengren" wrote in message
news:MYCkc.1776$TD4.160871@attbi_s01...
Hey Randy: Think summer! If not 2004, how about next summer.

Like I said, everyone may not make all three -- but I know there have to
be a bunch of NE ROFB'ers who could get away for a 3 day weekend.

I've already looked at Mapquest (20 hours) Dang I might even drag the
boat!



alwaysfishking wrote:
I still want to return to Okee, I would be more than happy to have a NE
Classic up at Champlain and would gladly donate my time setting things
up,
at the same time I wouldn't want to take away from the NWC, after all
this
was the place of my first ROFB tourney and the beggining of many
friendships
here. So I wouldn't want to take away from that. I couldn't possibly do
all
three in 1 year. and strangely enough the thought of missing one is not
something I want to think about.

Now if Mr. Huber wanted to take a break next year from the wonderful
job
he has done in the past, then that would definetly open up the
possibility
for a good NE classic. And while me and Harry have a list of about 24
lakes
we want to fish together, boom lake is the lake I want to pull a limit
from,(in 1 day) and besides no one throws an after hours party better
than
Steve. IMO : )
"RGarri7470" wrote in message
...

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

Water's too skinny down there in my opinion. Too long a run to those bustin
smallies up North too. What better place to start than half way up the
lake? The VT scenery & surroundings blows away that South end too. Gotta
go for the whole experience on Champlain. Heck, Mallett's Bay is like a
giant lake itself, perfect for those smaller boats.

WW

"RichZ" wrote in message
...
Go-bassn wrote:
Mallets Bay would be a great starting point, in the Burlington Vt
area...


I disagree. Doing it out of the southern end of the lake would open it up
for more boats. Just a whole lot more accessible, protected water down
there. The big boats could still run as far north as they cared to.

RichZ©
www.richz.com/fishing

Mid to Late September seems like the optimal time to fish Champlain from
what I've seen.

Warren

"Fritz Nordengren" wrote in message
news:MYCkc.1776$TD4.160871@attbi_s01...
Hey Randy: Think summer! If not 2004, how about next summer.

Like I said, everyone may not make all three -- but I know there have to
be a bunch of NE ROFB'ers who could get away for a 3 day weekend.

I've already looked at Mapquest (20 hours) Dang I might even drag the
boat!



alwaysfishking wrote:
I still want to return to Okee, I would be more than happy to have a NE
Classic up at Champlain and would gladly donate my time setting things
up,
at the same time I wouldn't want to take away from the NWC, after all
this
was the place of my first ROFB tourney and the beggining of many
friendships
here. So I wouldn't want to take away from that. I couldn't possibly do
all
three in 1 year. and strangely enough the thought of missing one is not
something I want to think about.

Now if Mr. Huber wanted to take a break next year from the wonderful
job
he has done in the past, then that would definetly open up the
possibility
for a good NE classic. And while me and Harry have a list of about 24
lakes
we want to fish together, boom lake is the lake I want to pull a limit
from,(in 1 day) and besides no one throws an after hours party better
than
Steve. IMO : )
"RGarri7470" wrote in message
...

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