Appeldoorns GTG Countdown

[Lisa Almquist]

Dang, I better head over to the Musky forum because I have no idea what a cowgirl is!

[UdeLakeTom]

I have no idea what a cowgirl is!

Isn't that what dates a cowboy?? Annie Oakley, Dale Rogers???

[Lisa Almquist]

I don't think so ULT! hahahahaha...

I don't fish for bass or musky so these girls have me beat everytime we fish together-but it's nice to learn new tricks and tactics anyway!

[glenn57]

its suppose to be the newest bestest musky bait out there. and spendy i here.

[UdeLakeTom]

They also have cowgirl set-ups for trout..there is a picture of a trout one in the McGregor/Aitkin forum under the "pits" thread. But I just had to post the other definition of a "cowgirl".

[Lisa Almquist]

I found a thread in the Musky forum and they also use something called a showgirl!! Nice!! Here's the link to that!

[FishNovice101]

muskybait - yeah I'll let you in my boat again, even with the snags. I forgot you owed me a wash - thx for the reminder.

What is wrong with your motor? You got it at the shop, or working on it yourself?

[FishNovice101]

I saw that thread. Pretty informative.

I don't think that the cowgirls and showgirls are really any more expensive than any other musky lure. I had a few made for me at the Musky show in Blaine two years ago - pink!!!! But, I have yet to try it out.

I only have one rod that is heavy enough to throw the big lures, so bring one if you have one. I have a Shimano Sojourn 7'0" MH rod and it works pretty good.

[Luvsoutdoors]

There are different kinds of cowgirls, but a GOOD one always keeps her calves together!!!! tee hee

[Iambjm]

Char check out the musky swap meet

Musky help

[Lisa Almquist]

Quote:

There are different kinds of cowgirls, but a GOOD one always keeps her calves together!!!! tee hee

FUNNY!

I don't think I have a heavy duty rod. For that matter, I don't have cowgirls either! But that doesn't mean we can't line dance around the fire with our cowgirl hats on! Well maybe not.

This GTG weekend will be my 1st time on open water if someone would kindly cart my butt around too!

[Patti]

So how many boats do we have?

[Iambjm]

Two boats for sure, if Shelly get her motor fixed, three. If Fishermissis decides to join us it would be at least three maybe four. It would be nice if we can get a final count so we can let Paul know how many for the launch.

[Patti]

I may be leaving early on Sun. morning to help a

friend's kids celebrate an early Fathers Day.

He doesn't have them on Father's Day - I offered

not realizing that the Sun. before was our fishing

weekend (not that I could forget that we were having it).

I told him it was his choice as to what to do - take

the kids fishing in my boat, go on a picnic, etc.

Anyone have any ideas? His kids are 12(girl) & 14(boy).

This is a first for me not having my own kids or even

nieces/nephews.

[Iambjm]

Wow Patti how nice of you! Do you think that 4 in your boat might be pushing it a little? I don't have kids either so it is hard to say, if money is no object Valley Fair is always cool. If the budget is tight, a picnic or a bar-b-cue at a lake would be nice. Maybe take turns taking them out on the lake. There are a lot of local parks in the Hennipen County area that have picnic pavilions and fishing.

[Patti]

Thanks Barb...

4 of us in the boat works fine. We went out a couple times last summer. Unfortunately money is an object. I'm getting him an MP3 player from the kids and I so ValleyFair would be a bit much.

I've thought about either combining fishing with a picnic or hitting somewhere like a local park where they have a swimming beach and even peddle boats.

[Iambjm]

Sitting here waiting to take the "ole grouch" to yet another Doctor's appointment for a pulmonary function test. Dreaming about next week making a list of what to bring. Unless a building falls on me or a bomb drops I am leaving Thursday morning. Bringing a pound and a half of leeches with me in exchange for a meal or two if you gals don't mind. Definitely gonna keep my meals simple, if the wind stays down I will be fishing, fishing, fishing. Does everyone have their own tents? If anyone has scrap lumber (kiln dried, not treated) bring some for campfires. I don't think Paul let's us bring in our own firewood. I sure hope the dang weather warms up, I am getting pretty tired of this cold. Maybe some of the guys who lurk on the forum will share some secret spots with us. I have my new H20C that is just itching to have some waypoints added to it, now that I have finally figured out how to use it (only took me 5 months).

[hopeforfish]

Maybe he will have another tree for us to hack up. I think we will be better prepared this year if he does.

Hope

[FishNovice101]

Bringing a pound and a half of leeches with me in exchange for a meal or two if you gals don't mind.

I have a great recipe for leech scallopini.

[Iambjm]

Fried leeches, kinda like Calamari

[Jendayi]

Bringing a pound and a half of leeches with me in exchange for a meal or two if you gals don't mind. Definitely gonna keep my meals simple, if the wind stays down I will be fishing, fishing, fishing. Does everyone have their own tents?

Being new to this and all, how do the meals works. Everyone just bring food for themselves or bring something to share or both? Do we post what we are bringing to share ahead of time or just wing it? I know leaches and punch are covered.

I have my own tent but no boat .

[Iambjm]

Jendayi, keep it simple. Last year we all brought our own plus some to share and we had way too much food. My suggestion is bring something you like for in the morning, snacks, sandwich fixing for lunches, something like burgers or brats for dinner. Bring your own favorite liquid libations and there is always sharing going on. We will be doing campfires at night so if you like dogs cooked over the fire bring some. If you have your own lifejacket bring it. We will figure out something on the boat situation, so far we have 2 for sure.

[Patti]

Are their grills there to use? or do we have to bring our own?

[FishNovice101]

There are no grills back where we tent. Like Barb said, there will be a fire for hot dogs, foil packet meals, etc.

I do have a small gas Coleman stove I will be bringing, so we will have something to cook on.

I will be bringing a small folding table as well for food, beverages, etc.

Oh yeah - bring a camp chair for around the fire!!

[Jendayi]

Thank you Lambjm and Fishnovice, that was very helpful.

I have a tri-pod grill that you set over the campfire. I will bring it in case anyone wants to use. It works great on the campfires rings at state parks but anything larger than those it may not be ideal because you would have to put the legs of the tripod in the fire rather than outside the ring. Nonetheless, I will bring it.