2nd Annual Burntside Bash

[Surface Tension]

The Burntside Bash is a mini Ice leaders event also. I'd like to encourage every one to get registered ahead of time so we get an idea how many people we have.
Your entry fee will entitle you to my Famous Fire Hole Chili to accompany your grill ables. We'll have paper plates, bowls, utensil along with condiments for you. You'll also be competing for the Worlds Greatest Fishermen title and awarded a trophy. If that isn't enough we have some great prizes to be raffled off.

Otter Den Ice Shelter


Eskimo Barracuda Auger

Un Bucket

Stone Legacy Hole Covers

Rod Straps by Today's Tackle

Snakors by SMI - Soderbloom Manufacturing, Inc. Maker of the QuickSet Ice Shelter.

Certificate For
**Guided Fishing trip with Fishing Mn's** Jim W. One day stream or small river wading for smallmouth and trout in SE MN with.
Call Jim to schedule a day "spin-fishing" for Brown trout and Smallmouth bass.

We want to thank all the companies that have donated these great products. I also would like to thank our very own Jim W. for the the Guided Fishing Trip. If your familiar with the forum you'll know Jim W for his expertise on rivers along with his great sense of humor. Thanks Jim. I owe you big.

We are using the same rules as the Ice Leaders Event with these amendments.
Species are Lake Trout and Pike.
Only one fish per species may entered.
All fish Must be weighed in by 2 PM.
We'll be meeting at the the HQ at 7 AM
Contest starts at 8 AM.
Must be present to win.

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[Jim W]

ST,

Thanks for the news, looking forward to the drive!
Question regarding the flier. It reads, "no teams except father and son". Can you clarify that?
Also, there is a fee this year? Is this just for Father Son combo's or everyone who steps foot on the lake?lol

Thanks and really looking forward to my first
nice laker through the ice!

Jim W

[Seabass77]

I don't see any dates, when is the bash?

[Surface Tension]

Jim, Bear with me here
Rules are the same as Ice Leaders.

[Steve Foss]

Bash is the last weekend in January on Burntside Lake near Ely.

There is no fee for the "bash." For the Ice Leaders lake event, there is a $10 advance fee with $15 the day of the event. The Ice Leaders competition is a Saturday-only event, while the bash will run Saturday and Sunday for those willing and eager to spend two days on one of Minnesota's most easily accessible laker lakes (divers have documented lakers over 25 lbs in B-side. Last year's biggest ice laker was 17 lbs, caught off Blueberry Island.) In four trips to B-side last year, I had three limits and one day with two fish (this year's new inland limits are down to two fish per person.)

In other words, anyone who wants to can come out on the ice and have a Burntside Bash great time free of charge. There'll be the headquarters tent and grills, so bring your own fluids and food. Those who want to compete for trophies and be in the running for drawn prizes (prizes to be announced soon, I hope) pay the entry fee.

We're hoping to set it up so folks who have fished lakers before can unofficially partner with laker rookies and give them some spots/tips. But that's still in the works.

If you trust us a little bit, you'll see that Chunky in particular (who bore almost the whole expense of last year's inaugural bash on his shoulders) and S.T. and I can put on wingding of a deal.

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"Worry less, fish more."
Steve Foss
[email protected]

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[Xplorer]

Catfish/Chunky/ST,
Would you mind posting on the duluth/range forum when online registration is open for "the bash"? So far only the main 4 events are on the registration page.
Thanks.
Xplorer

[chunkytrout]

Rick/Dennis/Anyone???

[knoppers]

suggestions for next year, have it 2nd weekend in feb. that way I know I can make it for sure. have to do the canada thing this year. thats ok thou, many lakers.

[chunkytrout]

Rick has placed a link for the BSide Bash on IceLeaders for anyone who wants to pre-register.
http://iceleaders.com/ICE-Series.html

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[Xplorer]

Thanks Mike, my registration is in!!! Although I'm more hopeful of picking up a raffle prize than one of the big fish prizes I'll talk to ya before opener to try and firm up a meet with Jim.
Xplorer

PS: There is fresh venison in the freezer, will definitly marinade some up for the bash

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[chunkytrout]

Ohh goody! Can't wait til opener!

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"Where's my fish whistle?"

[Surface Tension]

We'll have the ice road from marked to Head Quarters.

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[chunkytrout]

Well we're getting close. I'd urge pre registration for the cool raffles. Posters went out this week. Thank you to all who contributed to this event! I realize it's not a full blown Ice Series but man it's gonna be fun. Xplorer and I were out on opener and fish were bitin' so sign up and lets have a blast!

chunk