Technician,

I'll 2nd that and make it 60 lbs for the win. Between Maderos and I we had 30lbs each day for 6 fish. The largies are in and biting and would not be surprised to see 50+ lb bags for two days of limits. These fish are so healthy its scary. I have never ever seen so many 5-8 lb fish cruising there in the 20 years I have fished this event.

Its going to be one heck of an event this year

Russ

Nick,

Your right about that statement. I know how it goes after a great pre-fish, but this year the weather is improving and no snow in the forcast, that is the biggest difference. Water temps already in the high 50's and going to stay there and get warmer. Found some fish on beds already

Russ

It is a few days before the Open and all thru the web house not a fisherman is stirring not even Sarge's Mouse.

The WBC contestants are busy tying up jigs & pigs, senko's , and cranks
while Sarge and Terry are figuring out there pranks

Flippin Technician and Nick the Flippin Boy are ready to pounce
But after the first day they only weigh one ounce

Holmes & Hankinson are yawning about all the flack
Just waiting in the wings to catch a big sack

Smitty & Al have their shovels at the ready
So they can be prepared when the sand gets to heavy

Daryl & Bob are running the Yellow Hornet you know
But come in to the weigh in with not a lot to show

Jesse & Jack are pitching them jigs for the win
when all of a sudden Jack rears back and hits Jesse with his jig in the chin

Maderos with his caplet & Baker with his socks and sandles will bring in a bag so big it will need 4 handles.

Excitement is building, weather is going to be awesome, just bring your game plans cuz its going to be exciting.

Ode to the Open

Russ

Say, it that a curly fire tail worm in them thar boxers????  Or are you just happy to see Terry S up front in that thar Champion????  Either way it is priceless.

Mark

Cold as h*ll in the moring Sarge. better wear pants
 

50° F | 29° F  Tuesday  Partly Cloudy 
54° F | 31° F  Wednesday  Partly Cloudy 
56° F | 31° F  Thursday  Partly Cloudy 
63° F | 36° F  Friday  Partly Cloudy 
68° F | 36° F   Saturday  Partly Cloudy 
70° F | 38° F   Sunday Clear
74° F | NA      Monday  Clear

Kirk, don't worry, Russ will plow the way over the mountain.

Russ, you guys already stuck your 30lbs bag. But good luck anyway to my ABA partner Dieter.

Bob P. and I are just going to fish by the seat of our pants and wing it. Wink, Wink

I hope to see everyone over there, it should be a classic good time. Don't forget your house warming gifts for Jack at the O'Day's Spa and Resort.

Daryl

Man them legs of yours are sure white Sarge-You better put sum sun lotion on them legs. Hey is that Kirk's hut behind you. I fished there on Friday.

That is "Priceless" Sarge. I can't stop laughing about that picture.

The snow plow is ready to roll over the pass.

Is it Friday yet?

Russ

Dang Russ your right, that is Kurt's hut in the back ground.  Good eyes, let them boys have that scawny area.  Good for a few fish I'm sure, however, Sarge, Kurt, Terry and the gang, that will NOT be the winning bay.
  And yes I am sticking to 50 to 54 to win it Kurt.  Should be a slaughter on the largies this weekend.

mark