Crappy Tournament - St. Cloud, FL - 1/2/10

[Ziemer]

Ok. You guys know the routine. Annual crappy fishing tournament on the Alligator Chain. Rules & entry fees to be announced. Drivers meeting will be on Friday night @ Allisoon Man's house.

[DCI]

Get ya'lls money ready.:icon_bs:

[AwesomeBullet]

Gat ya'lls money ready.:icon_bs:

Yep! I'm changing it up this year and actually bringing in some fish :eek:

[Largemouthlou]

Yep! I'm changing it up this year and actually bringing in some fish :eek:

That will be something new and different :D :cheers:

[Ziemer]

Yep! I'm changing it up this year and actually bringing in some fish :eek:

fish from Publix don't count now...

[AwesomeBullet]

Dam, there went that idea......I was gonna try to pass off a huge filet of mahi mahi as crappie lol! :D

[DCI]

Hopefully gordon will bring terry again........He went up a got fried chicken:thumbsup:

[WILDMAN]

If the fishing is crappy, why would you bother to go!!

[Wile E. Coyote]

If the fishing is crappy, why would you bother to go!!

damn, beat me too it, glad someone else had a big plate of smart ass for dinner

[T-REX]

Why dodn't ya'll try fish'in fer sum White perch.......Dey ain't so Crappie:eek::D

[stokernick]

don't need no crappie fishin,just need some boatin!

[AwesomeBullet]

Well the boating is part of it! It's just time to do some fishing when we aren't going to roast in the boats floating around out there :thumbsup:

Plus the Capts meeting and the fish fry/cookout after the tournament....great way to spend a winter weekend in Florida!:D

[allisoon man]

i think maybe this year there should be a minimum size, any thoughts?

[AwesomeBullet]

Yes.....maybe something in the range of a good fileting size?

[Tom Foley]

Is the Bonfire on the menu ?? Can't miss a good fire !!:cheers:

[RNM018]

Last Bon Fire Mikey lit up . had the Pine Trees in his back yard smouldering for a week . It was still pretty cool watching that branch , burst into flame , then go out , then ignite again . Scary Part , was it was to high to reach , with the garden hose .

Rich martin 018 :eek:

[action17]

Hopefully gordon will bring terry again........He went up a got fried chicken:thumbsup:

Brotha Terry will show you'll how it's done!!!!!:thumbsup:

[RNM018]

You Got That Right !
If I'm not mistaken Terry got Big Fish , and Most Fish . There where a couple of boat that brought in some catches close to him though .

Rich Martin 018 :thumbsup:

[Ziemer]

You Got That Right !
If I'm not mistaken Terry got Big Fish , and Most Fish . There where a couple of boat that brought in some catches close to him though .

Rich Martin 018 :thumbsup:

They got a bunch of fish, although Terry didn't have big fish. :p :thumbsup: That was Ally. :cool:

I think the minimum size is a great idea...gives a new twist to the equation.

And Tom, we can always have a fire. We don't mess around down here in St. Cloud either...

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/Fire.jpg

[Largemouthlou]

I talked to Terry today:D:D:cheers:

[Tom Foley]

They got a bunch of fish, although Terry didn't have big fish. :p :thumbsup: That was Ally. :cool:

I think the minimum size is a great idea...gives a new twist to the equation.

And Tom, we can always have a fire. We don't mess around down here in St. Cloud either...

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/Fire.jpg
Now you're talking Zeemie !!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[AwesomeBullet]

It's not a bonfire until the fire dept shows up!:thumbsup:

[Tom Foley]

It's not a bonfire until the fire dept shows up!:thumbsup:

YEAH !!!!!!:reddevil::reddevil::cheers:

[Lanceonthelake]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/Fire.jpg

I'm glad that fire will be at your house....:cheers:

[big D]

That pic don't do the fire any justice,The pic was from about 100 ft away:leaving:See ya Dennis

[allisoon man]

well, who's all showin up, i have an inside sorce that doesent seem to work much that tells me there jumpin in the boat.

[AwesomeBullet]

an inside sorce that doesent seem to work much No kidding! Must be nice to golf one day, then go fishing the next!

[Ziemer]

well, who's all showin up, i have an inside sorce that doesent seem to work much that tells me there jumpin in the boat.


No kidding! Must be nice to golf one day, then go fishing the next!

Tuesday I was working. :cool: I left the house by 7:45 in the morning and was all over Orlando then I was doing some marketing (golf) in the afternoon. :cheers:

Yesterday, I had to make sure the tooner would still run and the pump for the live well was working. :p :thumbsup:

Let's start getting the rules together...

#1: Minimum size of 8" in length. :iagree: (This will help Big D when he's cooking.)

[AwesomeBullet]

7:45?! WAAAAHHHHHH!!!! And to think that at 6am this morning my azz was at Koffee Kup having breakfast and by 6:30 was already working on the first car of the day....

Ok, so 8" size limit....that sounds fair and not only is it easier on Dennis, there will be less waste of the smaller fish...

What about an off limits area? I think that a certain lake (it is located between Center and Lizzie) should be off limits...:eek::D

[Ziemer]

What about an off limits area? I think that a certain lake (it is located between Center and Lizzie) should be off limits...:eek::D

No problem buddy, I will keep off Trout. :eek: :p :D :D :D

[dez nuts]

No problem buddy, I will keep off Trout. :eek: :p :D :D :DCan i enter and spearfish for mine:D

[AwesomeBullet]

Can i enter and spearfish for mine:D

Sure, as long as you don't plan on being able to see more than about 6" under water lol! Be like spear fishing in a bucket of sweet tea...:eek::D:D

[dez nuts]

Sure, as long as you don't plan on being able to see more than about 6" under water lol! Be like spear fishing in a bucket of sweet tea...:eek::D:DWas hopeing for more like 6foot viz guess spearing them will be out. :nonod:Might just take a boat ride to meet up with everyone that day, Dave:thumbsup:

[Tom Foley]

Missing the tourney , boat riding the next day !!:cheers:

[Lanceonthelake]

I finally got the deck of my boat cleared off, might take it out sunday for a little pre-fish..:cheers:

[RNM018]

What you been doing on the deck of the Allison ? Using it for a work bench for the VW, Buggy ? I use to use my for a ladder exrention , to get on the roof .

Rich Martin 018

[FAST RALLY SPORT]

i finally got the deck of my boat cleared off, might take it out sunday for a little pre-fish..:cheers:

Remodel work table for the hall bathroom ( drywall, lumber, nails, and miller lite ) :cheers:

[MIRAGE1 BRENT]

hey Zimer just talked to Andy and he said hey was in , how many people are fishing and where is every body meeting and what time on friday

[Lanceonthelake]

Remodel work table for the hall bathroom ( drywall, lumber, nails, and miller lite ) :cheers:

Ahh, wait till you see it..
Damn, I still need to renew my license..

[big D]

After talking Fri. nite,I was sure you was going out Sunday:p:pAre you going to be able to fish on Sat.???:cheers:

[Ziemer]

As of today, weather forecast is not looking favorable, however, we all know how the weather changes down here in FL.

(The forecast as of this morning shows a low of 34 with a high of 54 and winds 15-20.)

I'm going to give it another day, check the forecast, discuss with the locals and make the call tomorrow evening. :thumbsup:

[Lanceonthelake]

After talking Fri. nite,I was sure you was going out Sunday:p:pAre you going to be able to fish on Sat.???:cheers:

almost done, besides it was cold,windy,overcast all day..

[Ziemer]

Forecast has improved since yesterday.

Saturday is showing high of 59 with winds @ 9 mph. :thumbsup:

[Lanceonthelake]

Saturday is showing high of 59 with winds @ 9 mph. :thumbsup:
It is pretty nice out there now, and about 59 deg. (3:15 on Tues)

[Ziemer]

It is pretty nice out there now, and about 59 deg. (3:15 on Tues)

That's exactly what I was thinking...today's weather should match Saturday's according to the latest forecast. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I say fish on... :cheers:

[AwesomeBullet]

Dam, I'm gonna hafta find me some hottie to help keep me warm during the tournament...................................................................

Looks like I'll be freezing my azz off again :eek::D:D

[Tom Foley]

BETTER GET ON UP TO ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL THEN ...$$150.00 AN HOUR YOU CAN GET ALL YOU WANT (NEED ) !!!!!!!!!!!!:cheers::cheers:

[Ziemer]

BETTER GET ON UP TO ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL THEN ...$$150.00 AN HOUR YOU CAN GET ALL YOU WANT (NEED ) !!!!!!!!!!!!:cheers::cheers:


Chit...you pay $150 for an OBT girl, you got ho fo da weekend. :p :D :D :D

[Tom Foley]

:D:D:D:D:cheers::cheers::D:D:D:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[AwesomeBullet]

Hmmmm.....not a bad idea! :thumbsup: Wonder if they take gift cards? :eek::D

[albypine]

BETTER GET ON UP TO ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL THEN ...$$150.00 AN HOUR YOU CAN GET ALL YOU WANT (NEED ) !!!!!!!!!!!!:cheers::cheers:
what they have rentails:eek: that might be the cheep way out to have a hottie in the boat:thumbsup:

[gambler2]

what they have rentails:eek: that might be the cheep way out to have a hottie in the boat:thumbsup:

yep on OBT thats what they are... RENTALS!! but i'm not so sure about the hotties part....

[albypine]

Rent a wreck's are no fun. never know what kind of mess you will find when it shows up lmao....:D

[Ziemer]

Get yo fishin poles ready!!! Don't fo-get...meetin @ Allisoon Man's house on Friday!!! All new rules will be discussed there so don't miss it...

[big D]

and the size limit is right on..I caught 40 or so and showed boo boo a few so there out there!!!!CASH ONLY FRIDAY NITE,I'll be the one smellin like fish:eek:It'll be a blast but don't forget the CAPT. meeting!!!I think around 6ish so we can go to bed early:cheers:See ya Dennis

[Corona Mike]

Those lill' fishees are going to be frozen!:D:cheers::cheers: You'all have fun! BTW, Watch Driver...He called me from Bass Pro Shop this morning!!:eek::D:D

[RNM018]

Those lill' fishees are going to be frozen!:D:cheers::cheers: You'all have fun! BTW, Watch Driver...He called me from Bass Pro Shop this morning!!:eek::D:D

Damn , Andy's Shopping At The Wrong Store For This One . This Aint No Bass Tourney !!!

Rich Martin 018

[Corona Mike]

Damn , Andy's Shopping At The Wrong Store For This One . This Aint No Bass Tourney !!!

Rich Martin 018

He had Bill Dance 'splainin just how to catch those slimey lill fishes! How are you Feeling? Hope alls good with you!:cheers::cheers:

[RNM018]

He had Bill Dance 'splainin just how to catch those slimey lill fishes! How are you Feeling? Hope alls good with you!:cheers::cheers:

Thanks Mike . I'm fine , just got to learn how to eat now . This is going to
Suck For Fatty ! I'm either going to wither away on salids and vegies . or get Really Fat . on Bread ,and Potatos .

What's A Fat Guy To Do ???:nonod:

Rich Martin 018 :D

[Corona Mike]

Thanks Mike . I'm fine , just got to learn how to eat now . This is going to
Suck For Fatty ! I'm either going to wither away on salids and vegies . or get Really Fat . on Bread ,and Potatos .

What's A Fat Guy To Do ???:nonod:

Rich Martin 018 :D

Don't worry...I'll figure out how to fix something for you!;)

[Ziemer]

Thanks Mike . I'm fine , just got to learn how to eat now . This is going to
Suck For Fatty ! I'm either going to wither away on salids and vegies . or get Really Fat . on Bread ,and Potatos .

What's A Fat Guy To Do ???:nonod:

Rich Martin 018 :D
Glad to hear buddy... didn't want to have to explain any bad news to Ally about Santa...Take care...

[Lanceonthelake]

Boy the weather today is CRAP, hope it gets better. What time is the capt's meeting?

[Tom Foley]

Theres still time to hit Bass Pro shops for some heated underwear !! :eek: Have fun , staying home in my garage to catchup on RC Race World .:cheers::cheers:

[RNM018]

OK , Weigh in was at 1:30 eastern time . Lets hear some of the results . I'm pretty sure I know who a couple of the big names will be on top of the leader board . So lets hear it for ,Most Weight , Big Fish , and Largest Stringer !

Rich Martin 018 :thumbsup:

[captain corona]

OK , Weigh in was at 1:30 eastern time . Lets hear some of the results . I'm pretty sure I know who a couple of the big names will be on top of the leader board . So lets hear it for ,Most Weight , Big Fish , and Largest Stringer !

Rich Martin 018 :thumbsup:

Ziemer won it...Big D finished a close 2nd. There wasn't any fish bitin' at Jimmys in the house so Tyner and Driver didn't do so good...but they stayed warm!:D:D

[Tom Foley]

Ziemer won it...Big D finished a close 2nd. There wasn't any fish bitin' at Jimmys in the house so Tyner and Driver didn't do so good...but they stayed warm!:D:D

You mean Big Fisherman Driver pussed out and did man favors to Tyner all day ?????:eek::eek: I heard global Warming was NOT in effect today at 'Gator Lake !!!!! Good job ZEEMIE :cheers::cheers::D

[WILDMAN]

Where's da fish pics??

[Ziemer]

Where's da fish pics??

Does this work???? We probably had 35-40 pounds of crappie. :thumbsup:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/IMG_2867.jpg

[Ziemer]

BTW, that 5 gallon bucket is full. :cheers:

Fishing crew...
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/IMG_2864.jpg

Dinner...
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/IMG_2868.jpg

Weighing in....

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/IMG_2860.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/IMG_2856.jpg

[captain corona]

Seems like there are a couple missin'....I know Jimmy doesn't tune E-Tek's...Where are they??:D:D

[AwesomeBullet]

They showed up late.....and got the big DQ...bad thing is if they would have been on time they would have had big fish lol!:eek:

[Ziemer]

Seems like there are a couple missin'....I know Jimmy doesn't tune E-Tek's...Where are they??:D:D

Driver got there eventually...he was too worried about that JP 200...

[Stoker1]

Thats what I'm talking about right there. :thumbsup:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/IMG_2868.jpg

[WILDMAN]

Fins and bones added for crunchiness!!

[Lanceonthelake]

That's the only way to cook those little bastards I caught :thumbsup:

[RNM018]

Fins and bones added for crunchiness!!

Sure Randy , There like Fish & Chips all rolled into one . The tails and fins are the good parts , but you got to be ready to pass a few bones in the morning .

Rich Martin 018 :cheers:

[Tom Foley]

So what did" Designer Fisherman" Driver catch ? I heard he's got VIP status at Bass Pro Shops now !!:D:cheers:

[gambler2]

That's the only way to cook those little bastards I caught :thumbsup:

maybe so... but they are ther best eaten !!!

[Largemouthlou]

Who is the set of eyes in the very back?????:D:cheers:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/IMG_2864.jpg

[Ted Stryker]

Man, the pics those fish amde My mouth water... I'd love to have a heapin' pile of those with some fries, ketchup and 1/2 gallon of tea... I've got to get back to Perch fishing this year...:thumbsup:

[big D]

That be me:cheers:Dennis

[Largemouthlou]

Thought so!!:D :cheers:

Hope the next one falls on a better weekend for us, we have been really wanting to visit again :cheers:

[AwesomeBullet]

Dam Dennis, I actually look taller than you!:eek::eek:

[Lanceonthelake]

Dennis is standing in a hole, sorry buddy.:leaving:

[pcrussell50]

Annual crappy fishing tournament

how do you know it will be "crappy"? it might be pretty good in fact.:p

sssomebody stop me!

-peter

[Big Johnson V8]

Not cutting in, but this is what I caught in FL out of Dunns Creek and Crescent Lake.:thumbsup: They were cleaned and fried in beer batter:eek:.........I was told Florida boys catch those everyday! Hell I was going to mount it! The one out of the Creek was 1lb 14oz.

[mackeral5]

looks like y'all had fun, nice crappies.

as a sidenote, I am glad to FINALLY see a group pic with a black person in it here on S&F.

[Ziemer]

Not cutting in, but this is what I caught in FL out of Dunns Creek and Crescent Lake.:thumbsup: They were cleaned and fried in beer batter:eek:.........I was told Florida boys catch those everyday! Hell I was going to mount it! The one out of the Creek was 1lb 14oz.

1lb 14 oz is a big crappie. :thumbsup: We always do total weight and big fish. We had (3) at 1lb and one at 1lb 5 oz. The 1lb 5oz fish was Driver's and would have won big fish, just that he didn't make weigh in on time. :eek: :p :D :D

[dez nuts]

1lb 14 oz is a big crappie. :thumbsup: We always do total weight and big fish. We had (3) at 1lb and one at 1lb 5 oz. The 1lb 5oz fish was Driver's and would have won big fish, just that he didn't make weigh in on time. :eek: :p :D :DThat must be because he has a slow boat.:icon_bs: Sorry Andy i just couldn't resist:D

[Corona Mike]

That must be because he has a slow boat.:icon_bs: Sorry Andy i just couldn't resist:D

It was because it took the fish a long time to start biting in Jimmies garage!:eek::D:D