asdve23rveavwa Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Good Luck to all!! Thanks!!!! The fish caught will just be a bonus, looking forward to meeting a bunch of board members...although with Rick and Vince's wager, I'm going to do my best to catch a good one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) ALRIGHT! I'm officially in Fish-A-Thon mode for the next 28 hours or so. We've got a bunch more prizes which I'll post shortly, and I'll include a few other things to go over for you guys! So far the pledges are flooding in all around, and we're shaping up to have an awesome day. We just have to cross our fingers for decent weather! I just have to run out and get some tables and chairs and a second BBQ then I'll get back to you guys with a bunch of details! Please stay tuned! Cheers, Ryan Edited September 3, 2010 by The Urban Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 ALRIGHT! I'm officially in Fish-A-Thon mode for the next 28 hours or so. We've got a bunch more prizes which I'll post shortly, and I'll include a few other things to go over for you guys! So far the pledges are flooding in all around, and we're shaping up to have an awesome day. We just have to cross our fingers for decent weather! I just have to run out and get some tables and chairs and a second BBQ then I'll get back to you guys with a bunch of details! Please stay tuned! Cheers, Ryan Any details, yet, Ryan? We are pretty much loaded up and ready to go for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Good luck to all the participants tomorrow Sounds like it's going to be an awesome time Tight lines Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Typing some things out as we speak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 I'm going to keep this short and sweet as I still have to pack up my boat and such! Time: Our sort of official start is 8 a.m. but you don't have to kill yourself and get there for 7 or anything... arriving at 8 is OK! We'll spend a few minutes meeting one another, getting our shirts, launching boats and so on! The park is charging the standard $10 fee per vehicle, but they likely won't be there when we arrive so just come on in and head down to wards the launch. We're going to have a Big Fish prize, and I'll go over those details in the morning, but remember to BRING A CAMERA! We're giving everybody measuring tapes (special thanks to T.J. and Ontariofishing.net for them! ) I'm hoping to set up a spot to meet for lunch and talk about what's working and what isn't. Then we'll go back to fishing until the BBQ and prize part of the day! In the event that it's raining on and off which is a definite possibility I'm going to set something up at the conservation area where people can come in and warm up and or dry off. If this does happen, the BBQ and Prizes will likely happen at the park rather than my place because they have a covered pavilion. Weather permitting, we'll stop fishing with just enough time to get all the boats out and head over to my place for the post fish-a-thon festivities! I'm going to have everything from burgers and hot dogs, to salads and fruit trays so you don't want to miss out on the BBQ part of the day! Things to remember: 1) Sun Screen 2) water 3) snacks 4) Lunch 5) Rain Coats 6) cell phone if you have one 7) CAMERA 8) a pee bucket! haha they have out-houses at the park 9) bathing suits in case it happens to be warm enough 10) your pledge forms and money 11) towels 12) what am I missing?? fill in the blanks for me guys! I'm going to try to be on the water for 5 a.m. myself as I'd like to see what they're eating and figure out the most sheltered parts of the lake in the event that it's windy.... Remember, the temperature will have dropped significantly in a short amount of time, so the fish are going to be slow moving and a little more tight lipped. Small and Slow baits SHOULD be the ticket like Shawn said, but we'll try to figure them out! Fire off any questions you have! Can't wait t'il morning! Cheers, RYan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 I'm going to keep this short and sweet as I still have to pack up my boat and such! Time: Our sort of official start is 8 a.m. but you don't have to kill yourself and get there for 7 or anything... arriving at 8 is OK! We'll spend a few minutes meeting one another, getting our shirts, launching boats and so on! The park is charging the standard $10 fee per vehicle, but they likely won't be there when we arrive so just come on in and head down to wards the launch. We're going to have a Big Fish prize, and I'll go over those details in the morning, but remember to BRING A CAMERA! We're giving everybody measuring tapes (special thanks to T.J. and Ontariofishing.net for them! ) I'm hoping to set up a spot to meet for lunch and talk about what's working and what isn't. Then we'll go back to fishing until the BBQ and prize part of the day! In the event that it's raining on and off which is a definite possibility I'm going to set something up at the conservation area where people can come in and warm up and or dry off. If this does happen, the BBQ and Prizes will likely happen at the park rather than my place because they have a covered pavilion. Weather permitting, we'll stop fishing with just enough time to get all the boats out and head over to my place for the post fish-a-thon festivities! I'm going to have everything from burgers and hot dogs, to salads and fruit trays so you don't want to miss out on the BBQ part of the day! Things to remember: 1) Sun Screen 2) water 3) snacks 4) Lunch 5) Rain Coats 6) cell phone if you have one 7) CAMERA 8) a pee bucket! haha they have out-houses at the park 9) bathing suits in case it happens to be warm enough 10) your pledge forms and money 11) towels 12) what am I missing?? fill in the blanks for me guys! I'm going to try to be on the water for 5 a.m. myself as I'd like to see what they're eating and figure out the most sheltered parts of the lake in the event that it's windy.... Remember, the temperature will have dropped significantly in a short amount of time, so the fish are going to be slow moving and a little more tight lipped. Small and Slow baits SHOULD be the ticket like Shawn said, but we'll try to figure them out! Fire off any questions you have! Can't wait t'il morning! Cheers, RYan Sounds, excellent...don't forget your licenses and operator cards as well. We will see you in the morning...probably around 7:30 or so. Get some sleep, dude, if you are hitting the water at 5!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Does it get choppy?Im going to have both my girls in the swamp fox! This will be interesting! Im sure they will have a great time as will I! BTW Frank,Ive got ten bucks riding on you! Honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Does it get choppy?Im going to have both my girls in the swamp fox! This will be interesting! Im sure they will have a great time as will I! BTW Frank,Ive got ten bucks riding on you! Honest! No worries buddy, we'd have to be in a hurricane to get white caps on that lake! haha even if it was really windy there's a whole bunch of little sheltered fingers off the sides of hte lake to go fish... I'll go over some maps with you guys in the morning... cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 No worries buddy, we'd have to be in a hurricane to get white caps on that lake! haha even if it was really windy there's a whole bunch of little sheltered fingers off the sides of hte lake to go fish... I'll go over some maps with you guys in the morning... cheers, Ryan Would it be advisible to bring a tent?Just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 if you want to and have room for it ya might as well throw it in the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Special thanks to a few more sponsors! We'll get all of our amazing prize donators and sponsors posted up on our final Fish-A-Thon Thread, but for now here's a few that came in this afternoon.... Over 30 Facts of Fishing T-shirts AND a gear prize pack from Dave Mercer Outdoors Inc. A hand-made lure kit from our friend Jacques here on OFC! Some amazing hand built musky / pike baits, and stickers from OFC member Clive and www.fishingfury.com A $20.00 Time Horton's cash card donated by my personal friend and member of OFC, FishnSled... He also made a $50.00 pledge! And these were actually meant for last years event but we didn't manage to connect until recently, but thanks GBW for 2 Samsung MP3 Players... Event's like this couldn't happen without the help and support from sponsors and donations like this! More prizes were picked up by Shawn and Dan and will be highlighted in our post event reports! See you all in the morning. Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Well I'm at the cottage and the steam whistle's a flowin', see ya'll in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Would it be advisible to bring a tent?Just in case! Ryan pretty much summed it up...the reservoir doesn't get rough...last year we (Juli the boys and I) actually fished it in inflatable boats we bought at Walmart!! See you all in the AM!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 well i'm hittin' the hay guys! my 4 a.m. wake up call is going to come fast and furious (not much of a morning guy... unless i'm going fishing) See you all in the a.m. Call my cell or fire me a PM or e-mail if you have any issues finding the park.... i'll keep checking my phone. cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 4:20 a.m. - she's a little windy out there this morning guy so bring some warmer clothes just in case! See you shortly Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Have a wonderful day for a wonderful cause out there today folks. Enjoy yourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Have a wonderful day for a wonderful cause out there today folks. Enjoy yourselves. Thanks Roy! Cross your fingers that the weather turns out OK for us!d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Have a wonderful day for a wonderful cause out there today folks. Enjoy yourselves. Thanks Roy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Sooo tired!!! See ya in a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 on our way!! see ya all there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 First fish of the 2010 fishathon for cancer!!!! An awesome 24 inched... Measured it! See you guys on the water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 I have to cancel, family obligations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwannafish Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Looks like I'm gonna be late Seems I severely underestimated how long it would take to get there I'm burnin rubber though Hope I won't be too tardy....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justwannafish Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Well if all I have to show for a day on the water is a 10.5" rock bass and $4500 raised for cancer I would say that it was a very successful day!! Good job everyone! Can't wait till next year (and maybe nicer weather?) Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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