Yes, Chuck, having the Draw in Rich's honor is a great idea, no matter the location.
Posted by: Tnbasmstr - Ex Member Posted on: 09/01/07 at 02:41:15
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
Posted by: sarge - Ex Member Posted on: 09/01/07 at 00:37:04
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!
Posted by: Admin Posted on: 08/31/07 at 05:14:49
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).
Posted by: sarge - Ex Member Posted on: 08/30/07 at 22:13:16
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
Posted by: pays2no - Ex Member Posted on: 08/30/07 at 21:55:00
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
Posted by: Larry S. Posted on: 08/30/07 at 20:44:46
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.
Posted by: trackerpt175 - Ex Member Posted on: 08/29/07 at 22:04:54
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
Posted by: kholmes - Ex Member Posted on: 08/29/07 at 16:22:59
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
Posted by: basspro - Ex Member Posted on: 08/29/07 at 16:19:14
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
Posted by: marktfd88 - Ex Member Posted on: 08/29/07 at 15:43:49
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
Posted by: Nick_Barr - Ex Member Posted on: 08/29/07 at 15:28:52
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
Posted by: Terry Posted on: 08/29/07 at 14:28:15
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.
Posted by: Larry S. Posted on: 08/29/07 at 03:44:29
I like the choices too but Washington in August....EWWWWWWW and Seafair is then too.........I would flip-flop Wash. with Chelan