I know it's still early but......

Post by **slop** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 10:03 am

the hard-water season will soon be upon us. I was hoping to hear what peoples thoughts were about organizing several inner-board derbies throughout the winter. Depending on the level of interest, we would ideally want to have as many 2 to 4 or 5 person teams as possible.

The teams would compete every other weekend or so, for a small wager, points, braggin rites or all the above. At the finale the top 2 teams would then face off against the top teams from other fishing boards. It would be an EAST MEETS WEST for THE BATTLE OF THE BOARDS. At a neutral location to keep it geographically fisable.

There is already some interest on another board and i was prompted to throw the idea out on this site. I think this would be a blast and just another way to meet more people with the same interests, not to mention what a great team of anglers Fish-Hawk could send to represent such a fine board such as this.

So what do ya's think? or have i been out in the sun too long

Post by **Junior24** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 2:30 pm

Count me in. I love Ice fishing more than anything else. We can even use my fish hut for any of the aforementionned derbies.

Post by **Big Bass Buddy** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 2:32 pm

I am in. Just started the whole ice fishing thing this past year and love it.

Gave me an excuse to buy more fishing gear.........

Post by **bts** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 2:34 pm

Count me in.

Post by **big-o** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 2:39 pm

I'm In ....only if i get Lake trout on my team.....he trolls in his boat all winter......I put mine away Jan08 of this year....so do you have a hole or boat trolling the edges of the ice count?????????

Post by **slop** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 3:27 pm

Hey big-o, i thought you were going to say something like...."hey Slop, nevermind the ice fishing" "why don't you get out fishing and get us some points?"

To answer your question, i think boats should not be permitted

for the simple reason that this is an ICE fishing concept

The sooner i can nail this thing down....the better. I've already lined up lots of prizes(swag) for the winning team of each event. I welcome any input or feedback on this.

Post by **Laketrout** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 7:27 pm

Did someone say Ice Fishing!!!

Post by **Markus** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 7:45 pm

You can count me and my ice fishing instructor Jammer in! We love the hard water....but lets not wish these warm days away yet!

Post by **Rob** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 8:37 pm

count me in

CHEERS

Post by **Snag** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 12:04 am

Count me in! But I need a teacher, I've never ice fished before.

Post by **Canadian Bacon** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 12:19 am

I am in...Snag....you know where your going...LOL

Post by **fishforfun** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 12:48 am

I would say LakeTrout has the concept down good, I've fished like that in Meaford 20 yrs ago from a 14 ft. You northern guys need to realize that down here the water doesn't get hard enough to walk on! Lake Simcoe didn't freeze 2 yrs ago, I'll say I'm in but I'll fish like that if need be otherwise I can only fish a couple of times through the season.

Post by **Draven** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 6:19 am

I will be there with bells on. well maybe not with actual bells

Post by **drill** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 8:37 pm

hey guys......sounds like slop was right plenty of interest here...
My self along with a couple of others will be trying to organize fish-ont's
winter elimination tourneys to develope our team/teams for an inter-board challenge....sometime this late fall....representives/organizers from each of the boards,will be in contact with each other so we can put some dates out there and decide on a format etc...

hey slop...drop me an email.... with phone #and once some of the other boards receive the challenge....we can all get in contact to work out the details....

glad to see you guys are the first on side with us....and we look forward to the competition.....
p.s. I have been on fishhawk as well for about 2 years....so I know you guys, know your stuff.....
see ya on the ice...

drill....aka auger

Post by **Gord** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 8:54 pm

Slushpuppy and I are definitly in!