July Night Fish-In


We are going to have a night Fish-In on Friday, July 13th at Lake Washington.


When:  Friday, July 13, 2007            
 
Where:  Lake Washington
 
Meet at the Mercer Launch at 7:30 pm. We will fish until midnight and then have a little BBQ, then people can go back out until whenever. Remember to have all of your lights and emergency equipment working and batteries charged, flashlights, etc. Plan to keep you life jackets on all night – and everyone should have a backseater – pair up.

Here is some advice from Larry Sullivan from a 2004 night fish-in. (I think that was the last one we had):

“Just an idea for those who have not fished at night very much… Black buzz baits, spinnerbaits and cranks are always a must as the fish key on mass rather than color… just an idea for your shopping convenience.  p.s Dull black not the glossy stuff. If you have glossy just take sandpaper to it.”
 
     
Directions to the Launch:  

From Hwy 405 take the I-90 towards Seattle . Take exit 8 (East Mercer Way) . At the intersection, turn left (south) onto  
E Mercer Way. Go back across I-90 and take the first left after the freeway on ramp. This will go down the hill to the launch .     Launch fee is $7.00  


Stu

Can't wait, it's been awhile since we had a night fish-in. The last time we had one big fish was just over 5lbs. if I rebember right.   It should be an awesome bite, I did real well on a 7-10ft crank last time, 11 fish, biggest 3.11. alot of 2 1/2 lbers.

Hey Faz... A couple of hours into the Fish-in it will be Saturday!  Sorry you can't make it - it should be a great time!  

I love night fishing!  Most boats are off the water... the lake is yours.  You can't necessarily see where your lure lands but your other senses kick in and your crankbait or spinnerbait suddenly feels like it is throbbing intensely through the water, and when that smallie hits - it feels like a train just ran into your bait!  Yeeow!!! What a rush!!!!  To any of you guys still on the fence with this one - you gotta get in on a great night of angling.  You'll be hooked for life...

I need to get your input. What do people think about not having hot dogs/chili, just fishing until midnight, comparing big fish and then continuing to fish? I'll cook if people really need it, but if everyone is OK with just bringing food along on the boats, we could get more fishing in before it getsa too far into the AM. I'd like to be on my way home around 2 am or so because I have plans on Saturday afternoon and evening.

Let me know what you think.

Stu

Good luck to everyone...Watch out for those Thunderstorms!

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/warnings.php?wfo=sew&zone=WAZ657&pil=XXXRFWSEW&productTy...



Bob

Several longtime club members have told me that the MI police in the past have been OK with us leaving our rigs after hours. I hope they are right.

Larry or Jose, were you able to get in touch with your contacts at MI Police dept?

Stu

Thanks, everyone. Let's just bring food individually.

Stu

Love to be there but have family in town from Texas and the east coast. Have fun!!!!

Russ