Shade

Good Idea Rick, keep it in the Oak and Sandy. Go for it. Shade

Tim, Make sure you find a nice buriel site....

OMG Ray..Did some call 911 for Ya.....hope they got the sh.t out of your system in time Shade

Pay me now or pay me later.....I look at this as a no brainer Shade

see pics and what comes with boat? Shade

The open communication allows participants to use cell phones, computors and Ipads to communicate to their friends (that have not entered) or other participants on where, how and lure set ups that is working. The comm can be pro conversing with amature teams and ams teams comm with pro teams. Shade

Tim, The Wilson Invitational is an open lake event. No GPS coordinates and you can fish Canadian waters. If someone goes into the waters without a liscense shame on them if they get caught. It works in Wilson it can work the pero/am as well. as far as establishing other dates, all I ask is try and see or like you said it is unworkable then it can not be done./ No harm no foul. This is a wish list not a ultimatum. Everything may stay the same, but for most of us to compete it needs change. If they only go non comm and old format you will see a lot more participants. Howie

I was at the meeting at the LOTSA event when the new format was unvailed. The committee was some of the most knowledgable and respected fishermen this lake has to offer. I am confident that their intentions and hard work was to better the Pro/Am and I believe they will continuein their efforts. All I can add is listen to what the fishermen want not the counties. Take a pole and let the majority rule. Comm is a big issue, going back to the old format is another. Ask the teams what they want. I know there will be some far out suggestions but let EVERYONE have a say. One good thing was having some of the Observers attend a class and they where used during the pro/am. I would like to see this be all the Observers go through the pro/am and assigned, through a lottery, and assigned to a team. My teams wish list: 1) NO COMM 2) Keep AM division entry at $300 + add cost off Observer 3) Eliminate GPS coordinates, Go Lake wide 4) Allow more time between events so some of us can enter more events. Back to Back is expensive for some as well as getting time off from work and then theres the wiffy issues. When ya fish your home port in most cases the cost of docks, accommadations and food are not in play. Just our wish list.... Have a great day Shade..Team Hannah Christine PS: what was the additional $40 for and how did it benifit the new format. I must say the final results postings format was a little disapointing and the posting for the OPEN..are ya kidding me

Usually the length of your pole. Try to run the same spoons or same colors (run mag spoon on the cheater) Shade

I would not call this a smile but the attemp is appreciated... Shade

Either I missed something but I have not seen many reports with Atlantics and NONE with Cohos. Whats UP>>>>>>>>>>... Shade

Looking for a inexpensive GPS or GPS/depthfinder combo. Contact by PM or [email protected] Shade

How far back do you run off rigger...how far off a flasher? Shade

Thanks Paul.... See your doin well out there....we moved to the Oak as well. Just past the bridge from you... Howie

Anyone have a half way reliable website for daily and weekly weather forcast ? Shade

Are they for sale....how much? Shade

Hello Dolly, Yankee Troller had the results posted with in a couple of hours after the WHI weigg in...Capt Vince is only a participant in WHI not a committee member. Shade

Happy B Day Chad Howie

Done

I got a latter stating the entrance $650 fee is due 30 days prior to event. Then there was another paragraph that said $690 was due 30 days prior. The additinal $40/team can not be adminstration fees, is it? Shade

where can you purchase Agitator flashers? Shade

Kevin, It is very possible that i may have to pull my team. If there is a team on the waiting list please contact me at [email protected] and give me options. Thanks, Howard Nola - Hannah Christine

Just my $.02 but it looks like there are about 48 teams interested in a AM tournement. I think, because of past entries in the pro/am, that a AM tournement in Niagra sometime in spring (either just after the WIT or after the NEW PRO AM) could draw a lot of teams. In the past the higher numbers of AMs where in Niagra and Sodus, so then a AM tournement out of Sodus in late summer or early fall should have a good draw again. My opinion as a first time try and look at extending depending on interest. Thanks, Shade

Topeye, This is a tough question to answer at this point. The week end that you are coming is not a normal king run. Normally the kings do not hit Niagara until May, however this year lake erie did not freeze which may change the whole fishery this spring. There are 3 majoe events taking place from May 4th - June 3rd (LOC, WIT and the new Pro/AM). These are all big dollor events so many fishermen will develope lock jaw on what lures are hot and where the fish can be found. My suggestion is to search this web sites past posts and you will find a lot of usefull info to help you. This web site is the very best tool you will find on helping fishermen fish but there are times when tournaments come about that the info gets slim to none. Search previous fishing reports and threads. Many many time this question has been asked and there is very good info to help. Think flashers, green baits, wire line, boards, copper and leadcore, and focas on water temps. Shade

COM'ON MAN............PETER...PETER Wait I will agree on one thing and that being part timer....here is why. Ya leave the port and start fishin at 6am and your are back at the dock havin breakfast at with a full box at 9:30. That would constitute part time. The rest of the story.......... COM' ON MAN....... Howie