FM Bass Fishing Event Announcement

[Ray Esboldt]

When: August 12th, 2006 from 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Where: Forest Lake, from a yet to be determined launch site.

What is it: Well, it's a bass fishing event of sorts. However, this will be more of a club style event emphasizing fun and learning instead of just competition and money. As long as you have a partner, the time to fish, and a livewell that can support 6 fish, you are invited. We're going to keep it small and limit things to 15 boats.

Here's how we are going to do this. Since I have no desire to process entry fees in advance of the event, I am going to rely on your good faith. If you tell me you're coming to the event, I expect you are coming. Now, just in case the demand for this exceeds 15 boats, I will begin accepting email commitments (one person per team) at 9:00 AM on Tuesday June 27th in the order I receive them. If I receive yours before that, you go to the end of the list. I will process boats beyond number 15 as waiting list entries. So, I also expect that if you cannot make it, you will let me know so someone else can fill your spot. Easy enough, I hope.

My email address is bornofice at yahoo (Contact Us Please). You'll need to parse that into a real email address. So if you do not understand, ask for interpretation here. What I need in return from you is an email address for you and your partner.

Finally, here are the rules around this event:

Rules

• Event hours are 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM, final boat inspection at 6:15 AM. No teams will be accepted after this point.

• Weigh-in check in will be the act of handing your number to an event director.

• Boats late for weigh-in will be assessed a one pound penalty for each minute late. Boats more than five minutes late are disqualified.

• 2 people per boat. Boat mates fish as a team. There will be not exiting the boat except in the case of an emergency. See an event director for emergency definition.

• 6 fish per team. Culling of live fish only. Culling must take place immediately upon the 7th fish entering the boat. Mishandling this situation (i.e. carrying around more than 6 fish) is grounds for disqualification.

• Largemouth and smallmouth bass are eligible for weigh-in. Minimum size of 12”. Fish under the minimum size will not be weighed.

• Dead fish will be assessed an 8 ounce penalty. A dead fish is not eligible for biggest bass.

• Live bait is not allowed.

• Team members must wear a PFD whenever the boat is under the power (in motion) of its outboard motor. Failure to comply is grounds for disqualification.

• Gas powered motor trolling is not allowed.

• Consumption of alcohol or banned substances before or during event hours will result in an immediate disqualification.

• The field will be limited to 15 boats.

Sportsmanship

• Good sportsmanship towards fellow participants, other anglers, and other water users is expected at all times.

• State fishing or boating regulation violations may be grounds for disqualification.

• Give your fellow participants plenty of room while on the water. If you were not “there” first, don’t make an area a crowded one. Move on to your next spot.

Fees and Payout

• Entry fee is payable by cash only. Checks or credit cards will not be accepted. The entry fee is $40 per boat and $10 for the biggest bass pot per boat.

• Payout will be to the first 4 places by the following percentages: 1st place – 40% of total pot, 2nd place - 30%, 3rd place – 20%, 4th place – 10%. Biggest bass receive 100% of the biggest bass pot.

[Mr. Pike1]

Ray, I have an initial interest in this but need to secure a partner for the event. So "do not" take this as an entry towards the 15 boat limit you desire. If I can get my fishing buddy to join in I will give you a confirmation. If someone else is interested in partering up let me know. Sounds like a great time

[Bullwinkle]

I am a little confused to the date that you have posted. When exactly does the sign up begin ... Tuesday, June 23rd isn't an option. Did you mean Tuesday, June 27th or maybe I already missed out and it was Thursday, June 22nd. Please repost. Thanks.

[Slyster]

I'll sign up now just in case.. and be grandfathered in when the typo is fixed??

Email sent.

[ocf]

are kids allowed???

[Ray Esboldt]

TYPO TYPO TYPO

I meant to state after 9:00 AM Tuesday, June 27th.

[Ray Esboldt]

OCF,

What's a kid? If the boater is over 18, I don't see any reason why they can't bring a youngster.

[ocf]

ok well cuz im 13 and i guess i cant come becuz of not having a boat but tell me all about it when its all said and done

[Ray Esboldt]

Now taking entries! We have 10 spots left. If you sent me an email previously because of my typo, send me another one, please.

[Ray Esboldt]

Here's who we have so far. If I don't get your online name right, I assume you know who you are. This is not the boat order. We'll draw that at the launch in the morning.

1) Ray Esboldt and Steve Esboldt

2) Deitz Dittrich and partner

3) Matt Johnson and partner

4) Will Titus (fishin4life) and Pete Fuglestad (Slyster)

5) Mike Anderson (Bullwinkle) and partner

6) Chris Neises and partner

Who else wants in?

[scummie]

were is forrest lake?

[Ray Esboldt]

Washington County, just north of St. Paul.

[Ray Esboldt]

Current list update:

1) Ray Esboldt and Steve Esboldt

2) Deitz Dittrich and partner

3) Matt Johnson and partner

4) Will Titus (fishin4life) and Pete Fuglestad (Slyster)

5) Mike Anderson (Bullwinkle) and partner

6) Chris Neises and partner

7) Jim Nordlund (2fish) and partner

8) Bob Downey (st.croixfishin) and Sam Rada

Anyone else?

[Shawnny B]

Well if its still open I might give it a whirl and try my hands at my first Bass event, I just have to talk it over with the guy that has the boat ...and see if he has any tournys that weekend or not..... Ill let you know ASAP!

Shawnny B

[Shawnny B]

Count me in, Pat and I will be more than glad to donate some of our Money to someone else...Unless you all want to just let us win

Shawnny B

[Fishin4Life]

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Count me in, Pat and I will be more than glad to donate some of our Money to someone else...Unless you all want to just let us win

Shawnny B

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Did you drop Ray an e-mail? I think that is how he is handling registration...

[Shawnny B]

Yesum it has been sent off WHOOHOOO .. Hopefully i dont get skunked! lol

[Ray Esboldt]

Current list update:

1) Ray Esboldt and Steve Esboldt

2) Deitz Dittrich and partner

3) Matt Johnson and partner

4) Will Titus (fishin4life) and Pete Fuglestad (Slyster)

5) Mike Anderson (Bullwinkle) and partner

6) Chris Neises and partner

7) Jim Nordlund (2fish) and partner

8) Bob Downey (st.croixfishin) and Sam Rada

9) Bob Bennett (eyelander) and partner

10) Shawn Backman (Shawnny and Pat Scott

[Fishin4Life]

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Yesum it has been sent off WHOOHOOO .. Hopefully i dont get skunked! lol

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I am with ya! I hope I don't either. This will be my first bass tourney. Everyones gotta start somewhere I guess

[Shawnny B]

Oh no 2 first timers? what will be the odds that we tie with beginners luck? ......

[ikeslayer]

RAy you have more mail.

ike

[Ray Esboldt]

Current list update:

1) Ray Esboldt and Steve Esboldt

2) Deitz Dittrich and partner

3) Matt Johnson and partner

4) Will Titus (fishin4life) and Pete Fuglestad (Slyster)

5) Mike Anderson (Bullwinkle) and partner

6) Chris Neises and partner

7) Jim Nordlund (2fish) and partner

8) Bob Downey (st.croixfishin) and Sam Rada

9) Bob Bennett (eyelander) and partner

10) Shawn Backman (Shawnny and Pat Scott

11) Jeff Audette (Jeffrey) and partner

12) Isaac Karow (ikeslayer) and partner

3 spots left!

[Ray Esboldt]

Only two spots left. I'll have some more information forthcoming within the next couple weeks. One question for those who will be participating. Would anyone be against paying a launch fee (under $10) if we have use of some relaxation area afterwards to talk and have a beer/soda or two?

Current list update:

1) Ray Esboldt and Steve Esboldt

2) Deitz Dittrich and partner

3) Matt Johnson and partner

4) Will Titus (fishin4life) and Pete Fuglestad (Slyster)

5) Mike Anderson (Bullwinkle) and Chad Stowbridge

6) Chris Neises and partner

7) Jim Nordlund (2fish) and partner

8) Bob Downey (st.croixfishin) and Sam Rada

9) Bob Bennett (eyelander) and partner

10) Shawn Backman (Shawnny and Pat Scott

11) Jeff Audette (Jeffrey) and partner

12) Isaac Karow (ikeslayer) and partner

13) Ron Hinrichs (beeflover) and partner

[ikeslayer]

i will be traveling some distance to do the tourney so gas and entry fee are going to be plenty of money spent for me so i am slightly against a launch fee when there is freebee on the same lake. However i am only one guy and i know how nice it is to have a launch in a sense all to ourselves. Like i said this is only one man's opinion. Let us know how things will shake out. ike

[Fishin4Life]

I don't mind paying a Launch fee to have a little talk time. Would it at all be possible to make it around $5? although I don't appose to $10. I can bring a case also if need be (beer or pop) just let me know...