I didn't realize that the Jack& Jill was limited to partners of the opposite sex and approximate same age.  Who came up with that limitation in aclub.  Sounds like its exclusionary rather than inclusive. If I had a daughter I would most definately fish with her as the wife only tolerates fishing.  Not only that she just barely tolerates me!
As for team tourneys, I wish that 100% Bass or WON had a circuit up here.  The idea of fishing 6 out of 7 tournaments either on one side of the Mtn or the other is not that much fun.  The current circuits need to break up their schedules a little more.  I'm thinking of fishing Angler's Choice next year as they spend a lot of time on the river on BOTH sides of the Mtn.  I would entertain the idea for a team circuit within the club confines however.

im sure that its not in the rules to not have your daughter fishing with you on the jack and jill.

three years in a row by three different people i was told the same exact thing.  "the jack and jill is for couples that leave their children at home so they can have a weekend away from children and fish a tourney togather and have a good time with just other couples!"

I allmost quit the club over this, but the more i thought about it.  It doesnt really matter in the overall scheme of the club.   Its the best club out there hands down!
Let them have there peacefull little weekend to themselves!  Ill just take paige fishing somewhere else!

thanks for the support smitty and faz!

Hey thanks for some of the support guys. Glenn, you wouldn't have to fish both series of tournaments. Wouldn't you rather fish a team circuit with your wife all year since she fishes every "T" with you anyway? What about the Father-Son combos? Bet they wouldn't mind fishing together.

No one said anyone would have to fish both. Some may want to win Angler of the Year and Team of the Year. It's just another option. We can except and try new ideas or p*ss on em. Obviously it wouldn't be worth the try if others don't want to try it. I was just throwing it out there. I would even do the leg worth to try and bring it together if there were enough members saying, "Yeah, I like that idea."

Peace, Love and bass fishing

Well that was a waste of time.......

thanks alot glen.  I should have posted that years ago rather than speaking to a few people.  My fault!  If i have a new little boat by then you just might see me and paige!

sorry for the tangent larry

silver draw
washington april  (i got 3rd in that last time )
Potholes or roosevelt  May
snake river     june
tri cities or vantage august
whatcum sept  (top water haven)
team (sammamish never caught a fish there in the three times i fished it ,oops, but i will)

i didnt bring up the jack and jill to step on any shoulders just to bring up a little issue.  And i love the discussionson ON the site!    


I read an article the other day on dying clubs!  THE CLUBS THAT THRIVE ARE THE CLUBS THAT TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO FISH NOT CONCEAL THEM INDIVIDUALLY JUST TO WIN A FEW BUCKS!   THATS WHAT MAKES WESTERN SO GREAT

How about a Tournament on Duck Lake. I fished this lake for the first time a few weeks ago & the fishing was awesome!!!


Hawkeye,

Ya Know..I was just saying to myself "Self, how about making the club some money.  And then self said " How can we do that?"

There was an article in the TNT today about the "squaw fish" bounties.  I know that I heard some of the other members talking about this a while back.  But I was thinkin', Hey it must be my turn to think by now, what if we, the club, went to whereever these here squaw fish are and had a tournament to see who could catch the most "squaw fish" and then turn them in for the bounty money and maybe donate it to the club.  Could even have some prizes right there.

Just think about 10-15 boats with 2 or 3 people fishing for these.  At $5 for each fish could be a gold mine.

I have never fished for these fish but I would be willing to give it a try.   And just think of what kind of a banquet we could have with a few hundred bucks more in the kitty at the end of the year.

Oh well, I guess I have used up my thinkin' time so ...so...hhmmm..can't think of anything else to say.

Good night Mrs. Calabash, where ever you are.

Rich

I have fished the Squawfish deal a couple of times and once you get the hang of it (like most fishing), you can pay for your trip fairly easily.

Oh and by the way that is "MR. Self" to you!!  


As to a list of lakes:

April Draw:    Silver, Sammamish (Both are tough)

May Points:   Potholes or Tri-Cities (both red hot)

June Points:  Chelan or John Day (both new water)

July Jack & Jill:  Roosevelt (good weather and lots of fish)

August Points:  Lower Columbia (good bags here)

September Points:  Tri-Cities or Potholes (high potential)

October Team:  Washington (Should be Club Standard)

And Dave....Take your daughter fishing anytiime you feel like it,  & anywhere your or she would like to go.

High Fives to All
BillB