Portable Fish House Modification Get-Together - Sat. Aug. 6 !!!

[JoeT]

This sound great are you going to get any of the dealers, vendors in on this like in raffles or prizes etc, any time table as far as start time or ending times I'm sure a lot of us will be driving a distance.

Joe T

[Matt Johnson]

As of right now we don't have any dealers or companies sponsoring the event, it's just a get together intended for all the ice fishing diehards to get a chance to meet up and share a few ideas (along with a lot of BSin I'm sure ). No prize give-a-ways, no raffles, it's free to attend and everyone is welcome.

If anything changes or if anything new comes up I'll post the changes here.

As far as a start time, I think 10am sounds good. Since we won't be fishing and we don't need to be on the water at sunrise, the 10am start time will allow enough time for those who want to make the drive in the morning instead of staying overnight. Those who are staying overnight can start earlier, there really isn't anything that needs to be said or done in order to start. And I'm sure this will go on for a good portion of the day and even into the evening. We'll fire up the BBQ in the evening and have a little cook-out too...

So, who all plans on attending?

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[tonyjor]

I plan on attending but I wont be bringing my fishhouse. I plan on buying/building a new one this fall and this event would be great for getting ideas on exactly what I want. I also happen to work at a warehouse so if anyone needs cardboard slipsheets used on pallets, I'm the guy. I can bring as many as I can cram into my Jimmy, if there's going to be a need for them. Let me know, I figure I can bring at least 30-40. I would also like to point out that Two Rivers campground is a little farther up hwy 10 about a mile down the halfway crossing road. They have a pretty good campground and river tubing, in case anyone wants to get wet for a couple hours if it's warm out. I think camping is around $30 a night, but that was word of mouth from a coworker that stayed there this holiday weekend. It could be cheaper during less popular camping times.

[Matt Johnson]

Tony,

Thanks for the help and info on the other campground. I'm sure when the weekend is done you'll have a nice little list on modifications for your new fish house

I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[Dennis Steele]

This sounds like a lot of fun.

I would love to see what some guys have done with their shaks and I hope a bunch drag them out of storage and show off thier modifications.

It will give me some good ideas for my shak.

We could also do a litle pot luck type lunch or dinner.

I'll be bringing my fryer and some fish to fry up.

[Matt Johnson]

Sounds good Dennis. Maybe a lillte bit of catfish "Dennis Steele style?" I know it sure was good at Cool Cats! I'll see if I can bring some fish too, or else a few brats and whatnot to toss on the grill...

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[CRAPPIEBAIT]

Any of you Dads going to have your kid(s) with ? I have a 5yr old boy who caught wind of this while talking with Mama.Well long story short he started to pull out all the fishtraps the other night.He says we need to be ready for the "FISHTRAP PARTY".I love that kid so much !His mother just rolled her eyes and says "see what you did,he's as bad as you(me)".

[Matt Johnson]

Sounds like you have a little ice fishing addict on your hands He's more than welcome to join us for the get together, it's open to everyone of all ages...

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[nytelyter]

count me in i am really loking forward to this. gonna be alot of fun

[Matt Johnson]

Ok, I've put together a list of the FMer's who have shown interest in attending. If I missed anyone or if you're on the list and you can't make it let me know, and if you're not on the list you are still invited, this is only a list intended to show who is interested and so I can track down a few projected numbers. Thanks...

Matt Johnson

Paul Waldowski

Dennis Steele

hanson

Dan Thiem

Big Paulie

riverrat56

ATM

picksbigwagon

wolfman-k

Uncle Grump

woodyjd

nytelyter

Chris-Neises

CRAPPIEBAIT (and son)

H2O

Kylersk

biolerguy

ivegottabite

JoeT

tonyjor

Plus a few others who have sent me e-mails but are not FM members...

Looks like a pretty good list so far

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[Kylersk]

Not sure If I'll be able to attend at this time. You guys picked my birthday to have the get-togehter.

[nytelyter]

st boni?????

i didnt think people in st boni knew how to fish heheheheheh

just kidding my folks just closed the appliance store there

maybe see you on waconia this winter and welcome to town

[Kylersk]

nytelyter, I've been to the appliance store a few times, looking for parts and such. Why'd they close? Big Chains?

Anyways, I've been in St. Boni since 97 and last winter spent quite a bit of time on Waconia. So, I expect I'll be out there just as much this winter.

[nytelyter]

yup big chain stores, but more so the fact that you can now walk into a LUMBERYARD and buy a washer. mom and dad got tired of working so hard for so little and they are both 67 this year. THE PLUS is that he and i can now go on fishing trips together. i hope to see you out on waconia and also hope for a better year than the last two as far as slot walleyes but the main reason i am out there is to be there the fish are abonus drop me an e-mail and we can talk about it [email protected]

[Eric Wettschreck]

Love to go Matt, but that weekend I've got tickets for the WoO Nationals in Cedar Lake. I bought them a while ago and promised Mrs. boilerguy I'd take her. Can't upset the Mrs.

[Matt Johnson]

boilerguy,

Not a problem. Enjoy the weekend with the Mrs. We will be having more events and I'm sure we'll cross paths sometime in the future.

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[woodyjdh]

At present time, providing nothing comes up between now and then...my 10 yr old son and I do plan on attending. Just so I have this straight...is there anything one needs to bring?

[Matt Johnson]

All you really need is camping equipment (if you choose to camp at one of the campsites), food, portable fish house (if you plan to make any modifications) and that should be about it. If you plan on just attending the day of the get together then you don't need to worry about a whole lot other than food and maybe a notebook to write down a few plans for modifying your portable when you get back home

You don't have to bring a portable to attend, heck, you don't even have to own a portable to attend This is intended as just a get together for ice fishing anglers during the summer. A chance for people to meet someone new and talk a little fishing and have a good time. I always enjoy meeting new FMers and it's always nice to put a face with a few of the names.

It would be very cool to see parents bring their kids to the get together.

I'd even be willing to give an ice fishing seminar during the get together as well, if there's an interest for it? I'll bring my gear and we can go through some different techniques and strategies for out on the ice...

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[MapSD]

A few pictures of diffrent set ups would be nice for those that can not attend. Posted on line of course. It sounds like a great time.

Thanks

Mike

[Matt Johnson]

I'll try and take as many pictures as possible. Hopefully we can get the chance to see some other modifications and possibly even post a report of some of the new modifications that were made...

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[bassman186]

This sounds like it could be fun, hopefully I'll be able to make it.

~Matt Jung

[Ryan_V]

I might try and make that!!! just to get some ideas!! we get back from vacation the day before so it just might work and sounds like fun!! another fun one would be to do a big camp out somewhere!!

[wallydiver]

I'M IN!! It took a little rearranging of the schedule but I'll be there. Just purchased an otter small cottage and wide sled, and I'm not even going to put it together until I get there. This is gonna be fun. We'll be able to talk about ice fishing all weekend long... with people who actually understand!

[hawkeye43]

I'm in also. It sounds like one of the boys will come, maybe both. I am also bringing a butt bridge I built for an otter and I am going to make copys of the plans if anyone wants them. It will be a great time.

[Matt Johnson]

Updated list of FMer's possibly attending...

Matt Johnson

Paul Waldowski

Dennis Steele

hanson

Dan Thiem

Big Paulie

riverrat56

ATM

picksbigwagon

wolfman-k

Uncle Grump

woodyjd (and son)

nytelyter

Chris-Neises

CRAPPIEBAIT (and son)

H2O

ivegottabite

JoeT

tonyjor

BDR

bassman186

Ryan V

wallydiver

hawkeye43 (and sons)

Ken's gonna make the trek from the south eh? Good man! It will be nice to see you again, and possibly the boys too...

Anyone else?

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson