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[Fish_Bait111397]

Well I dont have one of those either...

[MarkFromSea]

Mark that looks great. Now the ouestions. Do we have to right down the method which we caught the fish and the lake we caught the fish at? I thought that part was posted on the site under your name and entry. We just needed the length your card with name and entry numer which Mike is going to give us in the next day or so and date time unless you have it on your camera and of course a pic with the bait in the fish`s mouth. Correct me if I`m wrong.

(I made some corrections to what I wrote previously)
My understanding is: "rigging method and technique/presentation utilized" = not required in the photo, but, required in the report that accompanies the photo that you post... this part is a bit perplexing for me just yet, lots(TOO MUCH) of writing if you write pitching, flipping, deadstick(what the heck is that anyway), texas or carolina, dropshot... ect. If you notice the pic, I have a texas rig yet I called it carolina. Anyhoo... writing: "flipping, texas, weightless" is a lot to shove on the one card with all the other info and that is a clarification I would also like from FnF. another example might be "casting into lillypads, texas, weightless" is even more to get on the card, a lot to remember for one specific fish if I'm going to write it when I post and I hope that isn't required.
Lake = you can write "secret" BUT you must report the real name of the lake to FnF so he can write that into the report to the state, required by the state for the tourney approval.
A measuring device is required in photo, not your measurement written down.
Date and time, yes. bait and hook still attached to fish.

I hope that helps! It's all good!

[MarkFromSea]

You're wrong.

I just read the rules that were mailed with the baits again. It says different. We don`t have to write down the lake and method. That part will go on the site under your name and code.

Im wrong, you're right. I just reread it...........wheh, maybe I should just catch one so I don't have so much to remember for the report. LOL It'll probably be a week for me between catching and posting, I'll just slap it on the card so I don't get the lakes and fish mixed up.. Thanks for pointing that out though!:)

[Mike Carey]

Mark that looks great. Now the ouestions. Do we have to right down the method which we caught the fish and the lake we caught the fish at? I thought that part was posted on the site under your name and entry. We just needed the length your card with name and entry numer which Mike is going to give us in the next day or so and date time unless you have it on your camera and of course a pic with the bait in the fish`s mouth. Correct me if I`m wrong.

My understanding is: "rigging method and technique/presentation utilized" = yes, in the photo... this part is a bit perplexing for me just yet, lots(TOO MUCH) of writing if you write pitching, flipping, deadstick(what the heck is that anyway), texas or carolina, dropshot... ect. If you notice the pic, I have a texas rig yet I called it carolina. Anyhoo... writing: "flipping, texas, weightless" is a lot to shove on the one card with all the other info and that is a clarification I would also like from FnF. another example might be "casting into lillypads, texas, weightless" is even more to get on the card and I hope that isn't required.
Lake = you can write "secret" BUT you must report the real name of the lake to FnF so he can write that into the report to the state, required by the state for the tourney approval.
A measuring device is required in photo, not your measurement written down.
Date and time, yes. bait and hook still attached to fish.

I hope that helps! It's all good!

The essential information we need for it to count is:

1) your index name card in the photo shot. You are NOT getting another number, that card is your confirmation card and what you need to be using.
2) the tape measure in the shot showing the fish length
3) the date the fish was caught
4) the lake - this can be transmitted privately to Rick, but I would hope most will note where it was caught, it will be a lot more fun that way.
5) rigging method and presentation, this can be put on the forum post, you don't need to include it on the card or extra piece of paper.

Being an optimist, I would suggest getting additional index cards to write the specifics on, leaving the card I gave you intact and not writing down each fish on that card. Because if you catch 10 keepers that one index card is going to get mighty crowded.

[MarkFromSea]

I dont even see why you made it up to 14 inches... good luck...
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Contest starts in two days, good luck every one !
I dont know If i get to start this weekend,
our truck broke down a few hours.

Dream BIG baby! Dream BIG! LOL

14" minimum for entries, with only 4 baits, not sure why I built it at all except, I've been thinking of slapping it together for a few weeks now. Now it's done and I LIKE it! LOL that scrap wood had dirt on it, the sheet metal was scrap, the S cleat, I did buy the seamtrist/sewing measuring tape at freddies for less than 2 bucks a few weeks ago for this. A little white paint and voila!

[MarkFromSea]

Well I dont have one of those either...

float tube, fins, truck tire, life vest! try craigslist near you or garage sales, maybe something will pop up for you. I used to use a vinyl inflatable raft I rcvd for selling newspaper subscriptions for the times, 10-12 years old then.... God, I must be ALMOST as old as Tom! LOL not quite!

I used the raft backpacking, on the bike, even the bus to get to water to fish, until I had a lic to drive then a canoe was the ticket! Now, toons are in vogue so people should be dumping the float tubes when they upgrade, check craigslist...

[MarkFromSea]

"The essential information we need for it to count is:

1) your index name card in the photo shot. You are NOT getting another number, that card is your confirmation card and what you need to be using.
2) the tape measure in the shot showing the fish length
3) the date the fish was caught
4) the lake - this can be transmitted privately to Rick, but I would hope most will note where it was caught, it will be a lot more fun that way.
5) rigging method and presentation, this can be put on the forum post, you don't need to include it on the card or extra piece of paper.

Being an optimist, I would suggest getting additional index cards to write the specifics on, leaving the card I gave you intact and not writing down each fish on that card. Because if you catch 10 keepers that one index card is going to get mighty crowded."
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??? so we can omit the time???? that's one less step, I don't wear a watch anymore, haven't for years.

??? rigging method and presentation ???? stuff a hook into it, let it fly and soak it? LOL but seriously, creative rigging,????............. Oh hell, time to hit the net again to see what all this bass stuff is called. LOL

[basser90]

Marky Mark that's awesome. Now that's thinking it thru. I just hope I'll be able to post my pictures off my cell phone. My camera is toast. :geek: Good luck all. Thanks Mike and FnF for putting this toghether.

[MarkFromSea]

Marky Mark that's awesome. Now that's thinking it thru. I just hope I'll be able to post my pictures off my cell phone. My camera is toast. :geek: Good luck all. Thanks Mike and FnF for putting this toghether.

Thanks Basser! I was planning on using my cell phone also originally, but, I sometimes fish where there is no service and the battery burns up quickly while searching for service and/or when taking a lot of pictures. I ended up finding an old digital camera my sister gave me. I did the set up on the camera yesterday, lowest pixel count so it will load onto WALAKES, the datestamp shows on the camera but not on the file when xferred to my computer, so the cell phone is now the backup camera.

Dittto: Thanks Mike and FnF for putting this toghether!

[Fish_Bait111397]

I have an idea who could win, but I don't know if he is even entered, and I'm not going to go look or ask.

I'm just going to have fun with it, and yes look at all the pictures.

Im entered Tom!
haha j/k.
I think I know who you're talking about,
and I think you're right he probably could win.

Just gonna have some fun, and wait to see some fish porn!

[Fish-N-Fool]

I got my first bass on a Sink N Fool bait today, 3rd cast nonetheless! Nice 2.5# smallie at an undisclosed lake. (Too close to tourney time to give away any secrets ;o) I like the way these baits work. They are very heavy and cast well. They skip well too. And, just as Fish N Fool Rick said, they have a very nice fluttering wobble as they sink. These may be a new go-to bait for me this year. Gonna have to save up some money and make a purchase soon.

Thanks to Rick and Mike for organizing the tournament and for the sample baits!

Hey rockjiggr,
Congrats on nailing your first Sink-N-Fool bass already and on the 3rd cast too!!! That's cool, sounds like you have it figured out already, now you just have to catch that nice Smallie again in the contest. Tnx for the great report.
FNF

[rjn cajun]

Mike is going to be busy assignning conformation codes tonight. I can`t wait for this thing to get started. Wonder what the total # of enrties is.

[Fish_Bait111397]

Hey guys,
well, I dont know if i am going to fish this tournament. I might, depends on how im feeling.
I learned today that my parents are getting divorced, so i am having a difficult time getting back on my feet and do not know the next time im going to go fishing.
Good Luck !

[Mike Carey]

Hey guys,
well, I dont know if i am going to fish this tournament. I might, depends on how im feeling.
I learned today that my parents are getting divorced, so i am having a difficult time getting back on my feet and do not know the next time im going to go fishing.
Good Luck !

ouch, sorry to hear that, sad news. You may find fishing a few hours to get away to be therapeutic. Hang in there.

[Mike Carey]

Mike is going to be busy assignning conformation codes tonight. I can`t wait for this thing to get started. Wonder what the total # of enrties is.

Everyone - your "code" is the Index Card you got in the mail with your baits. In the morning I will lock the entry thread and unlock the new "Live" derby thread which we'll keep track of the fish you catch and have a leader board in place.

As this is the first time we've ever attempted an "online" fishing contest please bear with Rick and I as we sort things out. I'm sure a few issues and questions will come up so maintain your humor and keep in mind "this is for fun"! Thanks. :dj:

[Mike Carey]

Mike is going to be busy assignning conformation codes tonight. I can`t wait for this thing to get started. Wonder what the total # of enrties is.

Everyone - your "code" is the Index Card you got in the mail with your baits. In the morning I will lock the entry thread and unlock the new "Live" derby thread which we'll keep track of the fish you catch and have a leader board in place.

As this is the first time we've ever attempted an "online" fishing contest please bear with Rick and I as we sort things out. I'm sure a few issues and questions will come up so maintain your humor and keep in mind "this is for fun"! Thanks. :dj:

BTW, we have 40 anglers entered - way to go, that's a very impressive turnout for the first time ever.

[Amx]

40 - that's great.

I'm leaving shortly. Didn't feel like hitting the lake at midnite plus 1 second this morning.

[rjn cajun]

Here we go. Lakes filling up quick and I`m right behind ya.

[Mike Carey]

Alrighty, the derby is now officially OPEN!

Good luck to all. BTW, Rick tells me there were several anglers that signed up at his seminar Friday evening. They still have to sign up on WL.com and post on the derby entrance thread, but they have contest baits and are in. Just wanted to let everyone that was registered already be aware they aren't getting in after the expiration time.

[rjn cajun]

Looks like we`re all tied up:nemo: I`m betting there are some guy`s and gals that will be back from weekend trips that will be posting. I can`t wait to see some pics.