Anoka Tourney Cancelled???

[Kevin Turner]

I was talking with Jack Kordiak. Per his last conversation with Jeff Weaver, the tourney is 99% off.

Dave Genz suggested moving it to the Sartell. I think that's a great idea.

What do you think?? Maybe the Anoka boyz would relocate or can someone else take over the tourney/permit.?

[HawgTide]

That would work for me. I would be all for that move. Better fishing, bigger area.

[riverwader]

I think it would make it fun if they did Sartell area, the only problem is would we have a lot of people that couldnt fish that area?

[Mark Christianson]

The Sartell area is no different than Anoka. There is deep water from Rivers Edge down stream, and even a ways up stream. Really the same set up as Anoka, but on a much larger scale.

[Mark Christianson]

And yes, I love the idea of moving it.

[smallie_hawgin]

So would we push for no bait though?? I like the thought of moving it... all for it. But I do prefer the "all artificials" concept.

[HawgTide]

Might as well push for the artificial only!

[Kevin Turner]

Just My .02

If Jeff will consider the move, we should leave the rules un-changed.

If some one else takes on the project, we could offer up some suggestions.

Personaly, I don't mind competing against live bait.

[HawgTide]

KT, you're right. Shouldn't ask for too much all at once. What do you think the chances are that he will move it or let someone else take over and move it?

[HawgTide]

Anything new on this? Is Jeff game about moving it?

[jet man]

Jeff is the key guy and I agree with Kevin that if they would move it and get the permit for Sartell the rules should not be changed. I too prefer the arteficial concept but the Anoka tourney has been around a long time and many participants like the live bait approach. You would like to encourage them to come up so why change the rules.

[Kevin Turner]

Sources close to Jeff say no one is on board to move the tourney. Refund checks will be cut soon....

[jipper]

Is there still a chance that we can have a small one on the river for everybody that want to fish it... Or do we have to go through all the channels and get a permit? I think we should still have one. I talk with jack at actions yesterday and he would be willing to help out with what he can...

[HawgTide]

What's the latest word? Are they cancelling and sending the checks or just sitting on it for now? It's only about 5-6 weeks away. They should know what they are going to do by now.