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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[Northlander]

I take it now that its a Ice Leaders event we will have prizes? What would they be? Same as other ice leader events? If people knew the prizes they would more than likely sign up. Houses, Flashers, Tackle, Rods etc.?

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[Northlander]

Hey we also need to get up some info on directions and places to stay in Ely. I know DR.Bob could have used some detailed directions last year.

[garytheguide]

sounds like fun...just may go...I dont domuch trout fishing..but it is fun....

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garytheguide.com
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Phone: 218-744-3158

[Dr. Bob]

Hey,

Its not my fault that I missed your seminar on the proper use of GPS units .

[deadeye]

Nice, I get to hit up three tournys in January. I might have to quit my job because of all the money I will be making . I have a question though. Who/How will we get tickets in advance?
><>deadeye

[Steve Foss]

It's my understanding the event will be posted for pre-registration on the www.iceleaders.com site. It's not up there yet, so be patient. Meanwhile, if you want to have a look at the other events on that board you can get an idea of how the registration process will be handled

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"Worry less, fish more."
Steve Foss
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[Surface Tension]

Chunky and Sftcatfish will get some hotels posted for out-of-towner's to choose from.

Ricks working on the prizes and will add them as later.

Dr.Bob took the scenic way back to Ely last year and he'll be offering a guided tour for a small fee.

[Xplorer]

KEWL!!!!
I'm in, except now that its an official tourny, are we still gonna have a floor-busting keg get-together? Oh right, later. May have to wait til noon to have the first drinky-poo, eh Steve???
Naw, since the limit is only 2 and i will have been scouting spots on opener, i can figure to be done fishing by 11 , and "socialize" til doorprize time
Xplorer

PS: Nice graphics Frank
PSS: Note to self. Self, get a pair of those mukluk things so you can look like you are "one of 'em" in Ely

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[Steve Foss]

Hey Xplorer:

Actually, mukluks mark you as a new world Elyite, and here, as in many small towns, many of the ones who came first look down on those who came later. The muks didn't become common up here until the late 80s, and Leaky will tell you that a lot of the old-time native Elyites don't hold much with such newfangled footmongery.

But man, they're as warm as any boots I've ever owned, and they're as comfortable as an old pair of slippers. Not waterproof, however.

See you up here, Chris. Every gathering outghta have a couple LaCrosse natives to keep life in perspective.

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

[Surface Tension]

I may be wrong but I think they're not waterproof because one step was left out.
I believe a toothless women is supposed gnaw on them which closes the pours and makes waterproof?
Ah yet another quest for STF.

[Leaky]

For as old school as I am when it comes to Ely, I've owned a pair of knee high muckers for the past 10 years. Like Steve says, warm as heck and light as a slipper. I'll never go without. There is a spray you can buy to help waterproof those babies. Now as far as the Crockodile Dundee Hat and sandels in the summer.....................

Oh yeah, my Ma sews at Steger's, so I think everyone should own a pair.

[Xplorer]

Steve,
Actually thought about getting the Mrs a pair of them as a Xmas gift this year (that is until she saw a ring she loved on vaca)
Any idea who might carry a half barrel of Lager for the event????
Looking forward to being up for this, sounds like a good time will be had by all. Keep me informed as to ice conditions, i'll be up for opener (only 4 weeks, YAAAAA) with Leaky and Chunky to sniff out some hotspots.
May even consider hitting the north arm if its possible to run by sled from dead river up there on the ice. Have a good weekend all, I'm off to the Xplorer family Xmas gathering, then over to the inlaws for their Xmas and some good snowmobiling action.
Ice a few for me over the holidays!
Xplorer

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[Leaky]

Hope it's OK to do this, but this will get you everything you need to know about Ely.

http://www.ely.org/lodging/

[Dr. Bob]

Hey Chris - If you don't mind maybe I'll run shotgun with you up to the north arm. I have a couple of spots over that way that I used to fish years ago.

It depends on the snow conditions.

[Jim W]

I heard rumor that 30 inch trout "Chunky" caught last year was a replica????
Anyone verify this!lol

I still don't believe!!lol

Really looking forward to it guys!
make sure you find me and introduce yourself this year! I think I still have my button!

Jim W

[Steve Foss]

North Arm's plenty accessible by sled from the Dead. Burntside's not all THAT big. Last year there was so little snow I got on one day at the North Arm and cruised all over the north and east arms in the pickup, fishing as I went.

On the muks, I use the spray. Works OK, but not when you're into slush or lots of heavy snow. Still, they're a darn good way to stay warm, and I'll have to ask S.T. a bit more about those women.

Sing the following to the tune "Daniel Boone Was a Man," for those of you who remember it from the old TV show.

"Chunky's trout was a trout,
was a big trout,
with a skin like leather
but light as a feather was he . . . "

It was real.

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

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[Xplorer]

Steve,
Good to know, i had wondered if there were any problems going thru the narrows into the north arm. Will be traveling by sled when i'm there on opener and looking to run around a bit. I used to camp up on the north arm many years ago, caught lots of smallies.
Jim, it was REAL!! And i will venture to say that it will take a laker over #10 to take 1st/2nd/3rd prize for the derby.
Xplorer

[Jim W]

Geeeez,
I'd hate to come up North and take all three places!lol

I'll be lucky to snag another smelt!

Jim W

[chunkytrout]

Whoooo Boy, I'm pumped. This year we break the 15# mark I bet. Remember, bring grillables!

chunk

[chunkytrout]

The Paddle Inn 218-365-6036
Adventure Inn 218-365-3140
Ely Motel 218-365-3237
Grand Ely Lodge 218-365-6565

[Harmonica Bear]

You know, I haven't been up to Ely trout fishing in the winter I bet in 3 or 4 years (used to do it 3-4 times a winter). I might just have to venture on up there and join in on the fun.

[Steve Foss]

Jim, if you take all three places there better be a pike in there somewhere or you'll be over you laker limit.

Besides, the B-side Bash motto is: The one who makes a clean sweep buys the keg!

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

[chunkytrout]

HB, the more the merrier. Please join us.

chunk

[chunkytrout]

Jim W, of course it was real. I had a dickens of a time getting it on my hook before everyone showed up.

chunk