Yes, Chuck, having the Draw in Rich's honor is a great idea, no matter the location.

I'll fish wherever the majority rules.  However, I know some were suggesting the April draw tourney at Silver be named on behalf of Rich Loth and if I remember correctly, alot of people thought the idea was great.  So have we forgotten that or does it matter if we switch that tourney time?  I think it still is a great thing in memory of Rich and I've always looked forward to the first tourney of the year being a draw at Silver.

ALso, what about new lakes period?  Long Lake in Spokane maybe, long drive but it was very interesting.  I'm not sure about other lakes if they are big enough, but what about scheduling Samamish, Black Lake, Big Lake?  What's some opinions about new water?

Lets mix it up and get experience on new waters maybe.

Thanks,

Chuck P

Good question, Glenn. I've always wondered why the largemouth bans have never had to be listed in the regulations... I doubt they will lift the ban, even though WDFW said they would consider after 2-3 years... Of course, if there was a difference to be seen, it would tak 5-7 years AT LEAST to see it, but, DON'T GET ME STARTED!  

So does that mean they're lifting the ban on largemouths on Banks and Tri-Cities? (Ya, I know, read the pdf, but I don't have the time right now).

Glenn,

I read through the proposed rule changes, and I didn't see anything that would change bass tournaments. The state is proposing to separate largemouth and smallmouth bass and make new limits. Details are in the link Larry provided. I actually like the new length and bag limits being proposed...

Chris

April-   1st choice- Banks...sounds good to me Mark...lot's of big smallies and aggressive largies-however, there always seems to be a lot of people who won't go over the pass because they seem to be scared of the threat of snow.
         2nd choice- Moses Lake

May-  1st choice-Potholes        
        2nd choice  Pend Orielle River

June- 1st choice -Chelan
        2nd choice- Roosevelt

July- J&J  1st choice- Roosevelt
              2nd choice- Banks

Aug- 1st choice- Columbia River- Tri- Cities
       2nd choice- Potholes

Sept- 1st choice- Potholes
        2nd choice- Roosevelt

Here is the PDF of proposals on the table as of now.......
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/rule_proposals/sportfishing_rule_proposals_2008-09....

Anyone know, in our Game Department's infinite wisdom, if they're going to expand the senseless ban on largemouth fishing during tournaments, just maintain the restrictions on the bodies of water that don't need it, or come to their senses and quit the useless bans altogether?  Might make a difference on lake selection, if say, they decide to ban largemouths on Potholes, for instance.

April - washington- capability to produce monster fish and close to home for non-boaters
May - Potholes- this place is just fun
June - Chelan- again big fish and before the big crowds hit the lake
July J & J - Banks
August - tri-cities- never been there and big tourney experience
September - Sammamish- fall bite
October Team - Silver

troy

I will be at this meeting.  I will not fish Washington in June, July or August.  Just unwilling to battle crowds at my age. 
April - Silver
May - Potholes or Washington
June - Chelan or Banks
July J & J - Banks
August - Rosey
September - Potholes
October Team - Silver

My suggestions:

April- The Pend Oreille River-30+lbs for 5 fish
May-Potholes-1st or 2nd week can't be beat anywhere
June-Roosevelt
July-Chelan-1st or 2nd week due to heavy feeding after spawn and catching 5 over 5lbs in two days
August-Tri-Cities
September- Washington
October-Banks-Have had 50 fish days here over 2lbs

My .02

Russ

I love Banks in April  great choice
Chelan in May, should be awesome, get the early spawn bite and the prespawners on the cruise
Potholes in June.  I have never  fished it at that time of the year and would be alot of fun
Washington for the Jack and Jill.  Close to home, good fishing, wives can enjoy staying in there own bed at night.
Tri cities in August.  Lots of water to fish, great weather.
Silver in September.  The water will start to cool and the bite will be picking up.
Team tourney on Washington or Sammamish

Then again, for me, any tourney anywhere is always great.  Just love getting out and having fun with the club.

Mark

I am throwing this schedule into the mix, mixing it up a bit.

April- (DRAW) Sammamish (Not far for New non-boaters)
May- Washington or potholes
June- Riffe or Alder (Always wanted to fish a tourney on Alder, had a fun time there last year with Lyle)
July- (J and J) Banks
August- Duck Lake (Close, vacation spot, etc.)
September- Potholes
Oct- (TEAM) Silver

Larry, Ron was out on WA while we were in Vancouver and slayed 'em.  Seafair is early in August.  I just wanted to shake things up.

I like the choices too but Washington in August....EWWWWWWW and Seafair is then too.........I would flip-flop Wash. with Chelan