is it august yet!!! [Archive] - Where I fish

Schoe

05-30-2008, 09:47 PM

Well this year come Hell or high water I will be at the Classic. I regretfully missed last years tournament but will not miss this years I guarantee.

The partner that was going to accompany me had a change in plans and couldn't make it so I decided with the way Gas was I would fly down and beg borrow or rent a boat for this occasion.

But, since then I have another fellow interested in partnering up with me and share gas, so we will see how that gels.

So, one way or another I will be there. Schoe

big country

05-30-2008, 10:15 PM

looking forward to seeing ya again and droolin for some of your fine cookin'....lol by the way i should have more hog for the grill....

Sharon

05-30-2008, 10:20 PM

I just checked the date of this again. :icon_mad: Im working... y'all need to back it up a couple of weeks.. LOL....... orrrrrrr,,,,,, maybe I could play hookie... shhhh dont tell, let me see what I can do, I would love to get with you guys again.

big country

05-31-2008, 08:54 AM

well just grab your tent and camping stuff and come on up

Stump Bumper

06-02-2008, 09:19 AM

It'll be good to see everybody again. Got a feeling Dead Lakes Campground is gonna be full this year. Hey BIG, let me know if you want to link up this weekend and pour some sinkers for the tournament....Ray

big country

06-02-2008, 04:32 PM

sounds good but i'll hafta play it by ear the outlaws are having a family reunion this weekend i believe so if i can and lord willing get away i'm all for it

Stump Bumper

07-06-2008, 08:57 AM

Me and Steve Farley are taking the boys up to Wewa to camp, fish and run some limblines on the 16th of July. I plan on scouting out some holes for the FCC while I'm there. When we were up last weekend for the tournament we stayed over with Maurice (Mohawk) and Lucy. Saturday after the weigh-in and cleaning fish over at Donnie's, we were invited over to the Masons Lodge for an outstanding fish fry and got to see alot of our good friends there. Maurice says he might fish the FCC if his schedule will permit. Sure hope he does. Can't wait to fish this year's FCC. We are gonna have eight people coming up from Tampa to fish the tournament and we will be camping over at the Dead Lakes Campground. Sure is gonna be one heck of a WIF get-togather there....Ray

Schoe

07-06-2008, 01:11 PM

I hope your scouting pays off Ray, and I'm sure your findings will be shared, Ha, Ha.

I'm fairly sure I will be staying out at the Dead Lakes Campground also as it is such a nice place.

I am really working on our member "Goofy" to come down with me this year and hopefully that comes to pass.

Schoe

Tee

07-06-2008, 04:27 PM

I will be there with my "real" partner! Kat and I will finally get to fish the FCC together .......
We will be campinig at the campground as well. Itching to fish and see old friends again.
See everyone in August.
T:icon_biggrin:

big country

07-11-2008, 08:28 PM

hey schoe are you gonna bring any of the store merchandise down to the fcc like decals hint' hint' hint' for members to purchase??????

Stump Bumper

08-02-2008, 08:46 AM

Hey BIG, it's August! I spoke with a buddy on Thursday about getting some Bream to take up to Wewa with us for the FCC. Sure would be nice to travel up with about 4 dozen bait in the tank. Here is a pretty solid list of fishermen coming to the FCC from the Tampa area:
John Fincher and Ray Manus (team)
John McDaniel and Steve Collier (team)
Fred Oakleaf, Allen Lively and Jimmy Bryant (team)
David Short and his brother (team)
Jessie Nobles and wife (on vacation)
Tried to get a message to Lib Tambe to find out if he's coming up but I haven't heard anything back....Ray

Tee

08-02-2008, 01:34 PM

And don't forget, I'm bringing MY secret weapon! The BOSS will be my partner. :party0045:
She has been working her reeling arm out extra hard, taking her vitamins, she even wanted me to build a carport so she could practice fish like Ray.
See you all in a few weeks.
T

Catbird

08-02-2008, 01:58 PM

Yep...it's getting close. I will be bringing my secret "ringer" partner with me as well. I am also going to try and bring around 50 bluegills down with me this time. Hopefully they make the trip from Ohio. If not...they sure will stink up some rest area on the way down...lol

Schoe

08-02-2008, 02:33 PM

Hey "Big", which decals are you thinking of. I have some whereifish.com white or black lettering. If you want something else let me know.

One thing I'm bringing is those Therma-Cell Mosquito thinggies to sell. I tell you what those things work and I think we will be right in the middle of Mosquito season. I have 9 units and the same number of refills. I should order another dozen. They will sell for $22.00 and the refills are $7.50.

I'm bringing some new to the area Dip Bait that is some of the best I have used in our area and I am sure it will work well down there. I think I will have enough so each boat will have one small tub.

Also I'm bringing some Dip Worms to have folks try out also that are produced locally where I live.

Both of these companies are looking to expand to Fla. and I don't know any better way than get the products out at the FCC.

It sounds like there will be a good showing of old friends and faces this year and I am getting anxious.

Schoe

Stump Bumper

08-03-2008, 05:34 AM

I hope everybody has a safe trip down. Everybody from the Tampa area will be pulling in on Tuesday afternoon, ready to pitch camp and start bait fishing. I know it ain't a family reunion but it's pretty darn close....Ray

wewasr

08-04-2008, 09:07 AM

One of the locals caught a 52 lber but decieded that he would not set a new state record and turned the fish lose so he could try to catch he again Aug 29 and win $50,000.00.

Don

Catbird

08-04-2008, 10:38 AM

That's a heck of a gamble but wish him luck!

jason454ci

08-04-2008, 06:31 PM

There ya go Dale, thats the fish you need to find down there. :icon_biggrin:

Stump Bumper

08-04-2008, 07:28 PM

WOW! That was nice of him. Hope nobody saw where he was fishing....Ray

big country

08-08-2008, 04:10 PM

hey schoe any decals should do the trick...
two weeks to go till the pre game show...lol

dipper69_2000

08-08-2008, 04:59 PM

yea what a gamble hope it works out for him.but hey if it doesn't always next year and hopefully i can make it with schoe.as i found out to late this year to schedule vacation

Stump Bumper

08-08-2008, 09:44 PM

Dipper, we look forward to meeting ya'll at next year's FCC. It's always a great get-togather for WIF members....and....we even get some Flathead fishing in too....LOL....Ray

Knothead

08-13-2008, 10:12 PM

I guess if Im only gettin to fish one tourny this year I better start gathering up my gear for the FCC. One thermo cell skeeter lantern usually works good for me, but I figure 2 lanterns will be needed this year. I will go to wewa this weekend or the next and check out the bait situation.

Stump Bumper

08-13-2008, 10:27 PM

Good luck....let us know how the bait fishing goes....Ray

wewamohawk

08-14-2008, 10:23 PM

Sounds like tou guys will have some sinkers good luck john and ray it will be nice to see you guys maurice

Stump Bumper

08-15-2008, 04:57 PM

Maurice, we are getting everything organized for the trip up. BIG COUNTRY has got his bait tank up and running and we will try to catch some bait down here next Sunday and Monday to bring up with us. I might even try to cast net up some Nile Perch to try out. Tell everyone we said hello....Ray

big country

08-22-2008, 12:34 PM

well couple of days to go and we're on our way....

Pegleg

08-23-2008, 07:08 AM

That storms campin on the Weewa area so there will proly be plenty of water up there this year.

Stump Bumper

08-23-2008, 07:49 PM

Sure hope so Pegleg, it'll be good for bait fishing....Ray

Catbird

08-23-2008, 08:11 PM

Well, I am off to see the Wizard of Wewa in a few hours. See ya all down there.

jason454ci

08-23-2008, 09:06 PM

Have a safe trip and good luck to ya Dale!!

Schoe

08-23-2008, 10:17 PM

Take care on your way down Dale and have a safe trip.

Me and Goofy are pulling out Early Mon. AM and thought we might stop and harass OL' Soupy as we will probably won't be more than a few miles from him as we get to Marion ILL.

I really want to check his progress on Ms. Soups new cabin.

See you all down there in Wewa some time Tues. Schoe

Stump Bumper

08-24-2008, 05:22 AM

Ya'll be safe and have a good trip down....Ray

gofish

08-24-2008, 12:04 PM

safe trip guys!

wewasr

08-24-2008, 02:22 PM

We have water Yall come, be carefull and see yall soon.

Don

dipper69_2000

08-24-2008, 06:31 PM

good luck guys take plenty of pics so we can get msdipper fired up about the trip next year i hope i hope. like ta see some pics of the river system camp grounds if ya all aren't to busy catching fish..... good luck be safe and tight lines ta all

wewasr

08-24-2008, 07:53 PM

THE fISHING BUM IS THE FIRST TO GET HERE

DON

Soupy_1us

08-25-2008, 03:41 PM

THE fISHING BUM IS THE FIRST TO GET HERE

DON

Well I seen two more on the way down (Schoe and Goofy).....hehe...I think they're lost , they come all the way thru KY to get down there.
Said they couldn't go down there with stoppin' by here to say howdy......or was it to eat them Amish do-nuts I had.:confused0024:
Anyhow they are on their way...
Probably smelt them do-nuts and had to stop.

gofish

08-25-2008, 05:51 PM

dale bein first there dont sprise me none atall lol

dipper69_2000

08-26-2008, 12:45 AM

lol schoe n goofy smell food???????? :confused0024:went fish'n with em a few times had more food than bait:confused0068::confused0068:

wewasr

08-26-2008, 04:34 AM

Shoe and Gooffy are here!

Don
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wewasr

08-26-2008, 03:44 PM

Stump Bumper, BIG COUNTRY, Spoons, Fred Oakleaf, Allen Lively, Dave Short and Sam Short just arrived and are gett'in ready to go bait fishing.

Soupy_1us

08-26-2008, 04:24 PM

Shoe and Gooffy are here!

Don
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Don: Tell Schoe and Goofy... When they come back North... DO NOT ! I repeat "DO NOT" !! come back through Kentucky..... We've got one mad little grandbaby up here.....Just tell them it has something to do with them turnin' their boat around in her 'mator patch yesterday.... I'll post some pictures later.

Knothead

08-28-2008, 10:43 PM

Fired up my boat to go bait fishin' today and the smoke leaked out of the electrical system, the stator is fried. unless I cure this friday morning I am boatless and baitless, I might still make it if I can find part and catch some bait before I leave panama.

gofish

08-29-2008, 09:48 AM

thats not good buddy,good luck findin them both!

Illinoisgiller

08-29-2008, 11:28 AM

Doggone it Randy ,Hope you find the parts to get up and going.

Shouldn't be a problem finding lots of bait in the "Bluegill Capitol of the World":icon_cool::icon_cool::icon_cool: Mike

gofish

08-29-2008, 02:37 PM

talked ta schoe yesterday an they were havin trouble with the bait situation....shoulda took the gillin king......giller!......gittin ready ta leave an git some bait now of my own fer the weekend lol

Soupy_1us

08-29-2008, 05:21 PM

talked ta schoe yesterday an they were havin trouble with the bait situation....shoulda took the gillin king......giller!......gittin ready ta leave an git some bait now of my own fer the weekend lol

Can't figure why Schoe and Goofy are havin' trouble findin' bait... I gave 'em enuff to last 'em a week.....Unless they got hungry on the way down there.

dipper69_2000

08-30-2008, 02:12 AM

lol soupy never have enuff bait.. n joe i thought WI. had all the world titles sowed up? everywhere ya go up there is world best this and world best that rofl.......

Illinoisgiller

08-30-2008, 08:10 AM

Can't find bluegill in Florida??? Have I perchance been miss informed???
They must be using the wrong baits. They should have known that bait from the quarry will not work out when you want them live:evilgrin0039::evilgrin0039: .
I have always dreamed of fishing those productive freshwaters of Florida. Perhaps the grass is just as green on this side of the hill:confused0024::confused0024: Mike

gofish

08-30-2008, 08:40 PM

water went way up giller...bet them gills is tucked up in the brush an plumb full....theyre not usin jigs either lol

dipper69_2000

08-30-2008, 09:43 PM

shoulda took me up on the shad here i am sure they would work down there as well not fresh but bait. i know one thing i go down next year i am taking bait with me if ya use it fine if not fine.. beats pulling your hair out not being able ta find any fresh

gofish

08-31-2008, 02:03 PM

sshhh....dont tell my wife but ive used the 5 gallon igloo drink cooler fer a livewell to transport gills to ky before so i had fresh live bait fer my trotlines fer a couple days.works real well,water stays cooler and with 2 aerators goin kept 60 alive fer 24 hours lol

dipper69_2000

08-31-2008, 03:49 PM

gofish

08-31-2008, 10:46 PM

aaww now....lil fishy taste in yer ice water wont hurt none:icon_biggrin:...put a gallon of bleach in it an cleaned right up lol

dipper69_2000

08-31-2008, 10:49 PM

lol joe still take my own cooler ty.

gofish

08-31-2008, 10:55 PM

:icon_biggrin::icon_biggrin::icon_biggrin:

Stump Bumper

09-02-2008, 05:16 AM

Well we had a great trip to Wewa and it sure was good to see all of the WIF members who were there. Between Schoe and Angie we ate a feast fit for a king. That gravey Shoe made was perfect to soak up with a piece of cornbread. There must have been 50 people in and out of the house during the meal and nobody went away hungry. The tournament went real good even with a rising river and some big ole Flatheads found their way to the scales. Donnie might have to correct me but I think this is how it ended up:

1st Place: 33 pounds
2nd Place: 28 pounds
3rd Place: 27 pounds
4th Place: 23 pounds
5th Place: 22 pounds

There was alot of door prizes given away and a bunch of happy kids who fished the "Kids Channel Cat Classic". I've already got back into the routine of cleaning up the boat and getting gear ready for the next river trip. Once that's done there won't be anything to do except go out to the garage and set in the boat about once a week....LOL....Ray

dipper69_2000

09-02-2008, 07:14 AM

great job guys n gals. i am looking forward ta making the trip next year. sounds like a great time

Schoe

09-02-2008, 08:44 AM

Yes, Goofy and myself had a great time in Fla. this year. Goofy had the pleasure of meeting some of my old friends and we both got to meet some new ones.

As always Don and Angie Minchew outdid their selves pouring out their Southern hospitality to everyone who visited their house and I sincerely thank them for that.

Those that managed to catch Flats during the tournament are to be congratulated as the conditions weren't the best even for catching bait.

The river was high with lots of logs, docks, whole trees,muddy water, etc., to make for some hard fishing.

One thing about it, there's always next year.

I hired a reliable photographer to shoot videos of what was going on Fri. and Sat. during the tournament also to shoot stills of the same.

Once we have them they will be posted for all to enjoy.

Below are a few photos of the area and some happenings.

jason454ci

09-02-2008, 08:19 PM

Thanks for the report and pics Schoe!!

dipper69_2000

09-02-2008, 11:38 PM

thank ya bud looking forward ta the videos

Illinoisgiller

09-03-2008, 08:43 AM

Good to hear you all had a great time in spite of the fishing conditions.
Would be neat to have a go at the "bait" sometime. The pictures of the water sure look "fishey". Looking forward to the vids. Mike

big country

09-05-2008, 09:38 PM

well it was good time and lotsa fun except for the bait sitiation and the food omg it was off the chain i dont know if ya'll heard but the man that runs this site can cook...lol
my thanx to mohawk and miss lucy for their hospitality and help while we were there..
and donnie and angie for their hospitality and help...
and schoe keep on cookin'

Stump Bumper

09-09-2008, 01:25 PM

You got that right John! Bait was hard to come by....but....with Don and Maurice's help we had some bait for the tournament. Thank you Maurice and Lucy for opening up your home to me and John and thank you Don and Angie for making the cabin available to all the fisherman who came up from Tampa. Hats off to Schoe and Angie for the outstanding feast. Here are a few pics. Ray