Hey all,
I'm tentatively planning a meeting for the 2002 summer league for Friday November 30th at 7pm at my place here in Sauk Rapids.
I would like to discuss league format, dates, decide what lakes we will be fishing, hold an election for league officials, scoring systems, and just discuss what worked and did not work last year. Everyone who took part in the league last year is welcome as is anyone who might want to be involved next year. Please post your thoughts and weather or not you could make this meeting.
Thanks,
Tom
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If there is food involved I will be there.Something about really good buffalo wings?

If my schedule allows I will be there

Paul

Can I bring some of the extra food home this time?

Yes, I plan on doing the wing thing again. How about having everyone who attends bring a food item such as a bag of chips or something? Wouldn't be mandatory, but you could if you want.
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Hi Gullguide,
I don't know if I can make the meeting,
but I am interested in doing some of the tournaments next summer. I am not
fishing the MWC any more and I now have
the time to get involved. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help,
I suddenly have lots of free time on my hands.

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Hey Guideman,
One thing that was brought up was holding maybe a 2 day tourney up on the big V. Any thoughts on this one?
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Oooooh! Now were talking!!!
I might even have a chance on this lake!!

Jim W

Gullguide, Let me know what you would like me to bring. Being that I work in a restaurant just about anything is doable.

Paul

Gullguide,
That would be cool, it never hurts to have the home field advantage.
There are several campgrounds that are
available or you guys could camp at my place.
How soon will you have a schedule for the events? I don't want to book that date with a client.......Please keep me informed, I'll help anyway I can.

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I'd like to have all decisions made the night of the meeting. The sooner people could plan, the better. How difficult would it be for you to fish other events Guideman? The way it sounded during conversations last year, most of the lakes will be north of Brainerd with the Alex area potentially having one event. This is going to be a once a month deal for the league with 1, possibly 2 larger events planned.
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I'd love to see you guys throw one up on L.O.W - june out of warroad, the fishing should be hot....maybe ice-out pike fishing the end of april, first part of may. thought I'd throw it out there so you guys don't forget us northerners!

Gullguide,
I should be able to let you know more after the schedule is out. I have taken
a few reservations for next season...so it will depend what I have on my schedule. I would like to fish them all
if I can, I like the idea of having a few more up north.

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Guideman, can you send a list of preferred weekends to have one on the Big V to GullGuide just prior to our meeting so we can be sure to pick the right date for it?

We really want it to work out well for you Cliff, and Dave if possible.

GullGuide, maybe you can work out a Date with Guideman, Cliff, and Dave before the meeting?

Just a thought. I'd hate to leave it up to chance at the meeting.

I would love to be there, but we have other plans on 11/30, so I can't make it. Here is my 2 cents worth:
1) A great part of the fun is making friends and learning from others. So keep or add things to support that, such as the mid-day break. How about an evening fish fry once or twice?
2) Longer trips that encourage a campover are good for #1 because we share stories around the campfires.
3) I love fishing the big northern lakes. Vermillion would be fun; I like Kabetogama also.
4) if you consider Lake of the Woods, maybe schedule when the fishing is good in the river in case the wind shuts us out of the big bay?
5) We could extend the season on the front end on the Mississippi River(pool 3 or 4) in late April or early May.
6) How about a full moon trip to Mille Lacs on 9/20 (3:00pm to midnight?). Maybe just a group event and not bother with a tournament because of the slots.
7) I can't make the weekend either side of July 4.

Hi Rick,
Late july and all of august is the peak of the guiding season for most of us.

June has some of the best fishing for a multi spieces event......If we get the date early enough, it shouldn't be a problem.

The weather can be very unpredictable
in june, but most of the fly hatches are in july. I would vote for june or late in august.

We also have some tournament action in the month of august so it can be tough to find lodging.

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How about eliminating some of the larger more famous lakes and adding some smaller or lesser known lakes that most people haven't fished on ? Could add a bit of challenge!!

Good idea Paul!
Toad and I had the same thoughts, but for the league events only
I'm off to chase the duckies!
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Hmmm Small waters, how about MN River,say around Chaska?OOH a night tourney for big cats!Who's afraid of a little mud?!
Actually I like the idea of fishing both smaller lakes and some of the bigger northern lakes.Although I think for the big northern lakes I would prefer making a weekend out of it.

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Guys,
I like that idea, small lakes are much
easier to learn in a short time and it
would really level the playing field.

Or we could have all the events on the Big "V"...whatdaya think?

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Hi,
I didn't get a chance to fish any of the tournaments last summer because of work, family. How about a multi-species on Detroit Lake? There are a lot of anglers in that area and it might really help to introduce many new people to this cool bunch of board members. Did what I said make any sense? ;-)
Tully

I might be able to make it to the meeting. I will have to see how hard the water is by that time, first Either way, I will try to make it to all the events, especially if they are once per month. I have a hard time heading south to lakes like Minnetonka and Horseshoe (or whatever that lake was).

Tully,
I agree with the Detroit Lake(s) idea, but Detroit Lake is so darn packed with boaters and idiots who drive mach one through your honey hole. Had it happen one too many times, and I won't fish there on a warm, sunny weekend day.

O-tay.... Red river....this time next year? a challenge...whoppers....wear gloves, whoppers...gotta beat a small lake?? a real river? skinny but alot of fishes, real education...show me the way!

plain learning....more,more...hapinness

Now another suggestion for a smaller river!I would be up for a Red river outing!
Would any else be intersted in fishing some smaller rivers?

Great ideas guys, we will have to discuss this at the meeting. Just have to make sure all lakes and and especially rivers, handle the larger boats that some have in the league. I love the idea of the Red, but there are only so many holes to fish without some teams having to run a ways to find one. Just a thought though, maybe this isn't the case on the Red.
Here's the plan-
I'll make a batch of hot-wings and BBQ wings. Think of something to bring, even if it is only a bag of chips and post it so someone else does not bring the same thing. Any more ideas?
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As for Vermilion,
How would the weekend of June 22-23 work?
We could make this a two-day event. Start at noon on Saturday, fish till sundown, start at sunrise on Sunday and fish until Noon or whatever. This will give everyone time to get up there and a decent time to head home.
We'll have to find a place for all of us to camp, but hopefully we can arrange something.
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Gullguide,
That weekend sounds good to me, I have
room for at least 6 or 7 tents in the front yard, and dock space as well.
The east end has more than enough camp
grounds to take care of this group, and
I can get all those phone #'s for you.

I am close to everything that we need including bait, gas, lodging and a
marina. I could also give a seminar the
night before or in the morning to help
everyone get a feel for Vermilion. It can be a bit overwhelming, the first time you see it.

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Gullguide,
Send me an e-mail with directions for the meeting and I will try to make it.

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I will need directions also.
Anyone like shrimp and cocktail sauce?

I,also need directions. I will bring chips, salsa, and a 7 layer dip. Fishhead, do you want to carpool?

Paul

Oh yea, bring the shrimp!

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Pwaldow
Sounds like a good idea to me.I can just meet you anywhere.Shoot me an Email with details.
Shrimp on the way

Fishhead, Will do. As soon as Tom gets us directions, I'll e-mail you.

Paul

Jim W, you want to carpool?

I'm not very good at bringing food, so how about I bring GullGuide some of those Panfish jigs and I'll just mooch food? Is that ok with you GullGuide?

Cool Rick,
Sounds like a deal!
I'll get you guys directions later today.
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Do you guys allow "out of staters" to participate? I would be interested in joining your group, couldn't make all the sites, of course, but would be interested in several. Another year & I will be a full time resident. Someone give me an update as to what the agenda is for your group. Thanks.

Rick,
Is it still the 30th? Are you planning on driving back that night or what?
I'm interested. GEt back
10 - 4 over and out!

fishhead, shrimp eh? I thought you would have a ton of walldog filets to grill by now?lol

Jim W

I'll be heading home that evening Jim W. Does that work for you?

Rick, I need to check with the powers to be. Then I will get back ASAP.

E-mail me what time you were thinking about leaving and from where etc.
Jim

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BigFisherman, Any and all are welcome. These tournaments are a whole lot of fun and they are also very educational. We try very hard not to take ourselves seriously.

Paul

Hey guys,
I need all of your emails so I can send directions. Guideman, I have yours.
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Mine is fishheadds@yahoo.com.

PWaldow123@aol.com

The meeting will definitely be on for 7pm Friday November 30th.
Email me if you need directions or have any questions.
GullGuide@fishingminnesota.com
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Hopefully the roads should be good by Friday, so who is planning on making it to the meeting?
Need to plan for refreshments.
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Tom,

I will be there and I'm bringing chips and a seven layer dip. Do you need me to bring anything else. Beverages maybe?

Paul

I am planning on attending, and possibly my wife too. I hope the roads are in good shape by then or I will be late. I heard your area got 20+" of snow down there!

What are people bringing? I will try to arrange something that isn't already on the menu.

Yummy....
I've got the hot wings covered...you guys like em mild, hot, fire, or nuclear?...hehehehe
Paul, I'm going to get a few liters of soda, if we need more there is a store about 2 blocks away.
See ya there!
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I'll be there. What's your building and apartment number? I'm not sure but bad roads shouldn't slow me down.......

Do people need to attend in order to be involved? My buddy and I maybe interested in getting involved in a couple of the events this year, but we will not be able to make it to this meeting. Could you keep me informed about this, either via the forum or through e-mails: Here are both of our e-mails:
ChrisGraber@eaton.com
ShawnGrowe@adc.com

Thanks

Hey Adam!
Scott is coming too.
Apt #9
It is going to be pot luck so bring whatever, looks like it is going to be a good spread.
Grabs,
No, you do not have to attend, but you are welcome. It is mainly an organizational meeting. Going to refine last years rules and decide on dates and lakes.
We'll get in touch with you if you can't make it.
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I will be there with lots of shrimp!

Glad to hear that you don't take yourselves too serious. I'll try to make the meeting, too.

What were the results of the Summer Fishin League meeting? I have been looking for something like this in the metro area.

Captn'
Check out the thread on L.E.T.S.
It's one-in-the-same.
If you like what you see, we'd be glad to have you!
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