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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Big Steel on October 10, 2006, 04:37:45 PM
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Was thinking that it might be fun to have a Vedder Spring Derby with some different rules. Something like If you want to keep the fish that is fine, but we would suggest releasing them. Also, fishing boundaries would be from above Keith Wilson up to Wilson Rd and below. Sizes would be determined by the measurements and formula. It would be a team competition, thus putting less stress on the fish when you have a buddy there to help you. The pic would be to verify that the fish was not a boot. What do you think?
Any other suggestions would be good, and was thinking about this coming weekend as we wouldn't want to do it to late, as the Springs would be getting in worse shape by the day.
Also was thinking of a $20 entry fee, paid when we meet up in the morning. ;)
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Yes Bird that is fine if you and your Dad enter. The reason it would be that low on the river is for a couple simple reasons. First, I along with some otehr from this forum were up river this weekend and we didn't see one clean Spring. But later in the day we did see many rather clean springs in the mid river area below Wilson rd. Also, I wanted to keep as many of the meat holes as possible out of the equation. I don't want any unethical means used for the catching of these fish. THEY BITE MOST OF THE TIME. No need for the meat holes. ;)
Also Sunday sounds good to me as well. ;D
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Hey count me in.
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how about saturday??
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If you guys are doing it on Saturday, remember that the Help Habitat Fundraiser is also on. I have a suggestion... :)
Make the entry $10 (20 is quite steep), set aside a small amount (20, 30) for first place, donate the rest to the help habitat fundraiser at the end of the derby for a good cause. ;)
Also come to the fundraiser, it's a salmon BBQ this year, should be a good one. :)
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sounds good, how about we make it 15$ then Donate more money !!!, and first gets a little more also ;D
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That may just be a good idea Rodney. But we would have to see who could come out for Satuday! I would think that $20 would be good and half the proceeds go the the Fundraiser! How does that sound? I can go either day so.....
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I forgot how rich you guys are lol...
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No not rich, but.... This is a team competition. Besides more money for the fundraiser and as you said it is for a good cause!! BTW, when is the BBQ? We could have that be the end fishing time. ;D
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BBQ at noon, but make sure you stick around at 1pm and see me collect the $1000 grand prize. ;)
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/060925_1.html
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So this is what I came up with so far, winning team take all!! Half the prize money goes to the fundraiser and winner will be determinied by combined weight of the team. Pics must be taken to ensure that the fish is not a total boot. The weight will be determined by measurements and the formula that I don't know just yet, so if someone could look after that that would be great. If you are not keeping the fish, take care in getting the measurements and keep the fish in the water. That is why there is 2 people to a team. ;)
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I agree!!!!, And only 2 people per team!, I have had quiet a few offers!!! ;D ;D ;D
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I agree!!!!, And only 2 people per team!, I have had quiet a few offers!!! ;D ;D ;D
Offers eh, is that why you have been begging me via PM!!!! ;D ;D
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;D ;D ;D I had to turn a few down, But me and you would be a excellent team ;D
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Keep in mind though, this is only a go if we get enough teams, so far we have enough for 2 teams, and the quitting time looks like it would be somewhere around 11:30 which wuld give us around 5 hrs of fishing time!! ;)
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So we would have to have a pic of the measurements also?
Another good idea, one pic with the measuring tape and a trophy shot if you like, but the trophy shot is not really needed!! But we are looking for honesty as well. With 2 people is shouldn't be that hard to get a pic of the length and girth. ;)
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;D ;D ;D I had to turn a few down, But me and you would be a excellent team ;D
So what you mean to say is that you think Dave is a good camera man! ;D
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I'd hate to get stuck with me as a partner... :-[ I should get strokes on this...yeah, that's it, I should get a handicap...errr and I don't mean my fly rod either... :D
Maybe each team should have a fly guy??? probably too complicated...ok, i'm going trout fishing... :'(
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Does that mean you are in X? ;D
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Does that mean you are in X? ;D
Thinking about it.. ;)
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What if I said I would take the Rookie out as my partner? ;D
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What if I said I would take the Rookie out as my partner? ;D
Man, I'd hate to do that to you....Do we get a 5 pound handicap?
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What if I said I would take the Rookie out as my partner? ;D
Man, I'd hate to do that to you....Do we get a 5 pound handicap?
We don't need it, besides it is for a good cause, a bit of money and most importantly... braggin-rights!! But I must insist that you bring a level wind, because these big buggers mean business!! ;D
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Saturday looks good, who is in for saturday? :) Who would step up to be Shane's partner?
One more thing, as long as one person on the team is from FWR that is fine. So if you have someone to come with that isn't a member of this site, that is fine. ;)
Don't mind me really, I am just adjusting things as I get suggestions and pm's!! ;D
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Im still in the look for a partner, got one on hold , Fishfreak check ur pm >:(
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Ok, thanks to a ride by a certain person.
I am in now! I am a total greenhorne at float fishing and the Vedder itself :-[
If anyone doesn't mind a rookie for a partner, drop a line. :P
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Don't want to pour cold water on the idea, just maybe tweak it a little. 1st. nothing brings out idiots like competition, and I absolutely hate fishing when there are derby's or tournaments going on. The competitors think they own the water. 2nd. If you don't have an official measuring station, honesty will become an issue. 3rd. if you're trying to catch and release, taking measurements only increases the handling and prolongs the release.
Kind of sounds lame, but it's the only alternative I could come up with. How about a best photo competition. Doesn't have to be with a fish, can be anything related to the event.
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Does sound pretty good, except for the one about just a good picture...even without a fish.
Still looking for a partner :-\
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Thanks for the suggestions Bentrod. But that is why it is a team comp. The measurements would be taken while the fish is being revived, one person revives the fish while the other one takes measurements and a pic. The fish never leaves the water other than for a trophy shot. We all know that when Springs finally come to shore the co-operate with the handler pretty well, I don't see this as being an issue. As for us being idiots, well I have fished with pretty much everyone that has showed interest and there are no idiots present. I also feel that honesty will be a strong suit. It takes 2 pics with a measuring tape as well, so again I don't think that honesty will be an issue. These 2 pics can be taken in about may 20 seconds. Again, let me state this, without the fish leaving the water while it is being revived.
One more thing, half the money goes to a good cause.
I respect everyones opinion and feed back, and that is my opinion on the whole deal. Besides, I figure that this is a better alternative than the "other Spring derby's" in the past!!! ;D
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OK well, I wanted it this way because I didn't want killing of boot fish. If someone brings a boot to the weigh-in station, that would suck and be a complete waste. But if you guys want a weigh in station, than that is fine I guess. I just know that if we kill like 20 big springs, how much of that is going to go to waste considering that the big ones taste like dirt ???
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I dont have much experience in those big RIVER springs, but from what I know...thats a good made point!
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As for us being idiots, well I have fished with pretty much everyone that has showed interest and there are no idiots present.
What about roekid? ;D
ahahahah , very funny!
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I might be in. But i will not be bonking a spring unless its a clean doe. I have partner in mind. Not a big time member here, but he does have an account. (Chronic Flosser) LOL. i however don't have a levelwind anymore so i'll have to figure something out.
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roeman is in newyork, and he has a nice 10"6 heavy pin rod at home ;D ;D ;D
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I might be in. But i will not be bonking a spring unless its a clean doe. I have partner in mind. Not a big time member here, but he does have an account. (Chronic Flosser) LOL. i however don't have a levelwind anymore so i'll have to figure something out.
Sounds good. If you can bring him then the more the marrier.
On this weigh in thing, what do you guys want, a couple of pics with a tape measure, or a weigh in station? Keep in mind, if you keep a fish to weigh in you are done. If you take a couple pics, and gently release one, you can keep fishig and try for a bigger one.
Also I never said you couldn't keep your fish. If you want to, that is fine. But the measurements and the formula is pretty accurate. That is why a quick pic of the length and girth would do just fine. Then we just mark it down, bring a calculator and there you go, a quick easy winner. I have a note book a calculator and a nice soft roll up measuring tape. Which would be a must for this. Just go to walmart or something, they are cheap. One per team. I would even go get enough for each team, along with pens and a small note pad for each team. :)
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I'm in...I need a partner unless Dave is gonna join me
Saturday or Sunday works for me, and I like the idea of pics of a measurement
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I'm in...I need a partner unless Dave is gonna join me
Saturday or Sunday works for me, and I like the idea of pics of a measurement
If Xgolfman can't make it, or doesn't want to be my partner for some reason ;D, then you are my partner Rick. ;) ;D
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Can't make it for Saturday, but sounds like it will be a good time for all. Looking forward to hearing about the results from the derby.
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So how many potential teams do we have now?
I am still looking for a partner. :P
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I'm in...I need a partner unless Dave is gonna join me
Saturday or Sunday works for me, and I like the idea of pics of a measurement
If Xgolfman can't make it, or doesn't want to be my partner for some reason ;D, then you are my partner Rick. ;) ;D
Sorry I aint into sloppy seconds !!!
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Good idea Lil Fishermen. SO far we have:
Roekid and Fish Freak
Birdman and Dad?
IH8XC and Cronic Flosser?
Big Steel and Thick Rick
People with out definate partners:
Lil Fishermen
Shane
Dead Head
Coho Kid
Ones who would like to Volunteer if needed:
testo84
Not sure if we will need volunteers, depending on whether or not there is a weigh-in. But it would be a good chance for some newer fishermen to tag along and learn a few tricks and meet some great people and I guess some ok fishermen. ;D
Remember though, just a reminder. The stop fishing time would be 11:30 so we could crash the Fundraisor and determine a winner, and give a donation to a good cause. SO meet up would be at around 6 am at a designated spot. Once everyone get's their Soft Flexi tape measures and note pads it is off to fishing area of your choice. Then we meet at the fundraiser for 12:30 to compare notes and determine a winner. That is how it will now go down. Sounds good to me, any other adjustments can be made. No pics on the digital, fish doesn't count. SO make sure that at least one person on the team has a camera. I could loan mine out, as I know lot's of you gus have one.
So that makes 6 possible teams, and I see that Rick is getting whiney!! ;D ;D
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Rick it's you and big steel...I've been told my daughters soccer game has priority on Saturday...She who must be obeyed has spoken... :-[
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Sh*t..sorry guys, was thinking that would have been a ball too...
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No problem Xgolfman!! DO you still want me Ricky?? You do if you want to win!! ;D ;D
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Ok sounds good so faaar I geuss.
Still need some more people though.
How many teams did you think we should have atleast, BigSteel?
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Anyone Need a partner?? Unless my dad takes me out, im in need of a ride and a Partner??
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Im in surrey by the way, if anyone is close ;)
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Looks like I might have a full car!! I could probably pick you up CohoKid as I am in Surrey.
Lil Fishermen 6 teams would be fine, but 10 would be pretty darn good!! ;D
Note: List above has been updated with Some guidelines set.
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Thanks Big steel, Not sure yet if i do need a ride, because I may be headed out with my dad. Shoot me a eamil later, tbone_55@hotmail.com
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Thanks Big steel, Not sure yet if i do need a ride, because I may be headed out with my dad. Shoot me a eamil later, tbone_55@hotmail.com
If you can bring your dad to it, that would be good. But let me know either way. Remember, it is for a good cause, and bragging rights!!
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Thanks Big steel, Not sure yet if i do need a ride, because I may be headed out with my dad. Shoot me a eamil later, tbone_55@hotmail.com
If you can bring your dad to it, that would be good. But let me know either way. Remember, it is for a good cause, and bragging rights!!
I can pick cohokid and bring my spare digital camera no problem :)
all i need is direction
thanks
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Rick it's you and big steel...I've been told my daughters soccer game has priority on Saturday...She who must be obeyed has spoken... :-[
thickrick and big steel in 1 team
isnt that a little bit imbalance ?
hehe :)
nas
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You can apply these tricks all you like, but you still have to LAND the fish and get some quick measurement pics. ;D ;D Just though I would throw that in incase you didn't read the update like usual!! ;D ;D
Hey Freak what is you Spring landing Ratio this year? ;D ;D
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Hey i landed allot on saturday, incase your asking about my landing ratio onto the fraser it wasnt that great, on the Vedder allot better
Yeah like 3 of 30!!! ;D ;D As apossed to 1-12 on the Fraser!! ;D ;D
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well you guys might aswell donate your money to me and fishfreak, Well have been talking and know of a few honey holes!,
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;D ;D ;D I had to turn a few down, But me and you would be a excellent team ;D
BS will be doing the catching and you will do the measuring.
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Ok well unless this gets miracuously changed to Sunday I will not be participating :-[ :-[ :-[
The Boss has informed m that I will be spending the day with her on Saturday and that I can play with my fishing friends on Sunday
and yes I can hear the whipping sounds !!! ::)
The thing is that she is having surgery today and I have to be nice to her ;D
I will be out on Sunday first light if anyone wants to hook up
TR
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Ok well unless this gets miracuously changed to Sunday I will not be participating :-[ :-[ :-[
The Boss has informed m that I will be spending the day with her on Saturday and that I can play with my fishing friends on Sunday
and yes I can hear the whipping sounds !!! ::)
The thing is that she is having surgery today and I have to be nice to her ;D
I will be out on Sunday first light if anyone wants to hook up
TR
Always be nice to people who whip you, especially if they play 649. ;D
While I don't want to "hook up" with you, I'll probably be fishing Sunday too. You know the routine.
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;D still want me on your team dave ;D
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where you live lil fisherman?
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I thought your on my team ROE KID you little punk
I was just kidding with BS, He had a chance to take me!, Now me and you are gonna slay! ;D
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Wish I could participate.. and watch that smack talk roe kid.. the only thing you might catch is a cold!!!!! :D
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If anybody wants to fish with a newbie (I fish for something like 20 years, but I am still a newbie here) without roe and who is still not able to do one sentence in English without doing a mistake, I think I may be able to participate (I have to ask the boss too, but it may not be a pb).
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OK so, there is some interest, that is good. Because I have just picked up some more prizes for the occassion. Gone Fishin on 104 ave in Surrey has just donated a real nice camoe ball cap and a rather good looking fishing rod as well. Thank you very much for that Rob, if you read this. So now we have some money and prizes.
I was also thinking that since this is a team event, that it will be then team with the 2 biggest fish takes first. Doesn't matter who on that team catches the fish. I also now have the formula to get the accurate weight of the fish from measurements. So in saying that, the rules for pics are, a length pic with the tape measurein the pic, and a girth pic with the tape measure in the pic. You could also get a trophy shot as well if you choose. The following are pics of fish that are acceptable. :)
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/album23/Merc_s_Spring_sept_24.jpg)
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/album23/Mighty_White.jpg)
this one is borderline but passable, any worse than this and please don't even bother to measure it, it will be disqualified. :)
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/album23/001_1_001.jpg)
This,
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/album23/Fish_on_11.jpg)
and this are also acceptable, but borderline.
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/album23/Fish_on_1.jpg)
Please, I am not kidding, there will be no arguement, if it is a total boot, DO NOT KILL IT, JUST LET IT GO.
One more thing, it now looks like I don't have a partner, so....... ;D
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Ok well I am back in :)
took care of my girlfriends shopping needs today and I have Saturday for fishing yay
so Dave did you replace me yet?? if you did who else is looking for a partner ???
TR
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New Rule: Instead of taking more time to take 2 measurements (Length and Girth) the winner will be determined by total length of the 2 fish. Much easier on th fish that way. So you just need one pic of the length with the tape measure in the pic.
One more thing, I also picked up some measuring tapes from the Fabric department at Walmart just in case some don't have them. If you would like to pick one up for your self, they are about a $1.50!! Good to have for future reference. ;)
Come on you forum readers, it will be a blast. Remember have the prize money goes to a real good cause to help our rivers that we all use. It is a win win for everyone. Rookies get to learn and have a great time doing it and the Oldtimers get to have a blast showing some tricks to the newer fishermen. There is a lot of talk about how to stop certain methods of fishing, and I for one would agree with many that the beat way to do this is by some kind words and instruction. Anyhow I don't want to flog a dead horse, so I will leave it at that.
Meeting place will be at the old Cafe that is in the process of being turn down just on the other side of the Vedder Crossing Bridge at 6:30 am. The Fishing zone will be from Wilson Rd down to the fist turn in the River above the Keith Wilson Bridge. Reason for this smaller section of River, most of the cleaner fish are in this section and I wanted to keep most of the meat holes out of the equation.
Remember, and I know I don't need to say this, but while on the river during the fishing time (6:30am till 12 noon) be respectful of those fishing around you and those around you will be respectfull of you. This should be a fun event and everyone should be willing to help out where needed.
The meeting place after the fishing time has ended will be at the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club House (48685 Chilliwack Lake Road). At that point we will make the Donation of half the prize money, and after the weights have been calculated for each team and the photo evidence has been verified, winners will be declared.
If I have left anything out, please inform me of it and I will clarify. Thanks. :)
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Hi Big Steel,got your message,thanks for the offer,cannot make it this time,may be another day.Good fishing. ;)
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Ok well I am back in :)
took care of my girlfriends shopping needs today and I have Saturday for fishing yay
so Dave did you replace me yet?? if you did who else is looking for a partner ???
TR
No Rick, you are still the man!!! :P ;D
Thanks Big T, to bad you couldn't make it. Next time then! ;)
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Ok, so I am defenitly in now. However I am still looking for a partner! Anyone let me know!!
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Ok well I am back in :)
took care of my girlfriends shopping needs today and I have Saturday for fishing yay
so Dave did you replace me yet?? if you did who else is looking for a partner ???
TR
No Rick, you are still the man!!! :P ;D
Thanks Big T, to bad you couldn't make it. Next time then! ;)
Maybe I might tag along with you guys. I don't want a partner but I usually have a few chuckles (at your expense, of course!) when I go with you.
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Ok well I am back in :)
took care of my girlfriends shopping needs today and I have Saturday for fishing yay
so Dave did you replace me yet?? if you did who else is looking for a partner ???
TR
No Rick, you are still the man!!! :P ;D
Thanks Big T, to bad you couldn't make it. Next time then! ;)
Maybe I might tag along with you guys. I don't want a partner but I usually have a few chuckles (at your expense, of course!) when I go with you.
That would be fine Merc, I am always willing to make others happy at my expense. But it would be good if you could team up with a younger angler and show him the ropes so to speak. Or you could team up with Rick and I could team with a younger fishermen and show you guys how it's done!! ;D
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How about we pick up a fourth, young guy. I usually drive out with TR, due to proximity. What if we get ourselves a mini group going? So, anyone else want in?
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How about we pick up a fourth, young guy. I usually drive out with TR, due to proximity. What if we get ourselves a mini group going? So, anyone else want in?
I have someone in mind for that!! I am picking him up anyways!! ;D Then we will meet you guys at the meeting spot!! (the old, in the process of being torn down cafe on the other side of the Vedder Crossing Bridge) I have been on the phone tonight and I think I may have a couple others to come as well. Hoping for a good turnout for a great cause, not to mention a chance to share with some newer fisherman how fishing should be done. ;)
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How about we pick up a fourth, young guy. I usually drive out with TR, due to proximity. What if we get ourselves a mini group going? So, anyone else want in?
I am in Vancouver and if you want we can go together since I do not know much about " designated area " too
can use my car or your car
anything
thanks
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Sounds cool. I might be able to come out later in the morning, but not sure yet.
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anybody wants a partner? a ride?
I live in Vancouver, near UBC.
I have an idea about where to fish
lil fisherman?
anybody else?
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Hey Frenchy, I might already have a partner. But if it doesn't come through, than I would be happy to team up with you. :)
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wrong section :(
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Nice fisherman u finally got a partner !
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Ya, atleast I think so. He might not be avalible though. But Im sure I will figure somthing out. :)
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^^^BUMP^^^
Hopefully it will be a good time. Im sure it will.
So whos in?
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should be a blast!
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It will be a blast!! SO everyone knows the rules and the changes I have made to the rules to make things a bit easier? ;) I have to make a few more calls tonight, hoping to round up a few more fishermen!! ;)
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sounds good !, so what is the updated teams!
roekid-fishfreak (1st)
Bigsteel- ThickRick
merc
lil fisherman
testo
who else???
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I think that Birdman and Dad,
IH8XC and Cronic Flosser, and cohokid and his dad might be coming aswell.
If so, it looks like a pretty good turnout for a short plan :)
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Birdman and his Dad can't make it, I don't know about IH8XC and Chronic just yet.
Don't forget about Frenchy. :)
That leaves Me, Lil Fishermen, Thick Rick, Merc, Roebaby, Fishfreak, Testo84(but I think that he may just be a camera man for someone, but he could fish if he likes)
Maybe Searun17 and Guppy.
Would be nice to have a couple more teams, I am working on it!! ;D
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Mabye you should work a little harder ;D
jk, good so far man!
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Birdman and his Dad can't make it, I don't know about IH8XC and Chronic just yet.
Don't forget about Frenchy. :)
That leaves Me, Lil Fishermen, Thick Rick, Merc, Roebaby, Fishfreak, Testo84(but I think that he may just be a camera man for someone, but he could fish if he likes)
Maybe Searun17 and Guppy.
Would be nice to have a couple more teams, I am working on it!! ;D
think you miss spelt my name there little steel ;D
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One of the guys I work with is heading up also.. he is a newbie to river fishing but he owns a fully loaded charter boat, so be nice to him show him some tips and maybe he will take us all out on his boat ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Sorry guys, but I can't make it... Saturday morning mommy goes shopping with her friends and daddy stays with baby :-\. Next time perhaps
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One of the guys I work with is heading up also.. he is a newbie to river fishing but he owns a fully loaded charter boat, so be nice to him show him some tips and maybe he will take us all out on his boat ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Ricky, are you going to talk to Merc about being your Partner, or is this "guy from work" going to be? Cause I was thinking of teaming with Lil fishermen!! ;)
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Ricky and I are going as partners but not as a couple!!! :o
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Howdy folks, if you really need an extra I`ll make it out. I don`t know the Veddar at all so I`m not much help. Someone decide for me, if it`s a yes than I`ll have to read the derby rules and team up with someone. I have wheels out.
Cheers
Nuggy
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Howdy folks, if you really need an extra I`ll make it out. I don`t know the Veddar at all so I`m not much help. Someone decide for me, if it`s a yes than I`ll have to read the derby rules and team up with someone. I have wheels out.
Cheers
Nuggy
The more the merrier Nuggy. We would love to have you out. The derby rules are not set in stone yet. It all depends on how many people show up at 6:30 at the meeting place. ( The old in the process of being torn down Cafe just on the other side of the Vedder Crossing Bridge.) The only rule that stands right now is, there is no weigh-in per say. The way we are determining a winner for a team is total length of the two biggest fish for a team. Mind you, if you would rather have a regular like derby, every man for himself., as long as every one has help to measure there fish and take that all important verifying pic, that is ok as well. Also, half the proceeds are going toward a donation later in the day at the fundraisor up river at Gun club. When everyone is there in the morning, and please don't be late, we will have a chat and finalize the rules. We will wait till about 6:45 at the latest, unless of course I am late!! ;D
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Hehehe, have you ever heard of "beginners luck", FishFreak? ;D
Spring is coming early! :D
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Im ready for the derby, my Pin is clean and oiled, my 2 pips boxes are full and ready, awesome batch of roe is ready, wool creations like no other some new scents i picked up today LOOK OUT DAVE ~YOUR GOING DOWN~ Even if i dont win my fish will be bigger and brighter than yours, you will see, your gonna get the Saturday Chinook Derby Jinx by me
What are you smoking tonight?? ;D ;D Man you have NEVER EVEN COME CLOSE TO OUTFISHING ME ON THE VEDDER, WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU WILL DO IT ON SATURDAY!! ;D ;D
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Howdy folks, if you really need an extra I`ll make it out. I don`t know the Veddar at all so I`m not much help. Someone decide for me, if it`s a yes than I`ll have to read the derby rules and team up with someone. I have wheels out.
Cheers
Nuggy
The more the merrier Nuggy. We would love to have you out. The derby rules are not set in stone yet. It all depends on how many people show up at 6:30 at the meeting place. ( The old in the process of being torn down Cafe just on the other side of the Vedder Crossing Bridge.) The only rule that stands right now is, there is no weigh-in per say. The way we are determining a winner for a team is total length of the two biggest fish for a team. Mind you, if you would rather have a regular like derby, every man for himself., as long as every one has help to measure there fish and take that all important verifying pic, that is ok as well. Also, half the proceeds are going toward a donation later in the day at the fundraisor up river at Gun club. When everyone is there in the morning, and please don't be late, we will have a chat and finalize the rules. We will wait till about 6:45 at the latest, unless of course I am late!! ;D
I think we should do a team effort, because people will be showing people spots and its more funnier as a team ;) And freaek is right, the derby is ours ;D ;D ;D ;D
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where are we meeting, need to know, what day? Please reply, at droussanidis@hotmail.com
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where are we meeting, need to know, what day? Please reply, at droussanidis@hotmail.com
Look about 2 posts down. All the info is in the thread about 5 times over. ;)
Well, as for it being a team thing, it is. But was talking with some and they seem to like the everyman for temselves idea, as long as you still work as a team. Help each other out and not just keep fishing. That is the only way this would work, if people help out each other. With it being an Every man for himself derby, it would be easier to distribute the prizes. The Winner gets a choice of the Money or Rod, and second place takes what is left over, and Smallest Spring measured and verified by the Length pic gets gets the hat!! ;D I think that The Freak might be taking this one home again just like he did at the Barfing get together earlier this year!! ;D What was that Spring, like 3 lbs? ;D
Well, tell me what you guys think of this? :)
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Yep every man for himself but we will fish in teams.. this way it doesn't matter how many people fish together .. just at the end of the day each fisherman will enter his own fish , this will work if we have odd numbers and it will make it easier to distribute the prizes
TR
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I was hoping it was a team thing. I usually avoid the Vedder due to crowds but I was hoping to fish with a member here for some company and to guide me a bit. I don`t care about the prizes so thats no biggie.
If it becomes an every fisher for himself deal i`m gonna bow out. I don`t know the river in the slightest and it`s not the situation I want to learn it in. I`m just going cause I want to meet people and fish with them...Don`t let me be your reason to go everyman for himself though.
Cheers
Nuggy
Nuggy you are more than welcome to fish with me, I will show you some spots and I will help you out, I am going to be fishing with two ther guys also it will be a fun day make sure you come out
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;D , so I lost my partner ;D ;D
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no problem! Ill figure somethin out ;)
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iM gonna have to back out on the derby as I might not be able to fish for that long, so its not owrth me entering if i cant do the total duration of the derby, also want to fish with a friend that i havent hung out with in a while either, so maybe next time there is a derby i will enter it but his time i cant do it
where is the fun of it if i dont see you arguing with roe kid ?
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TR just wants me to come so he can take my $$$. Ok I`ll make it out, i`ll leave extra early so I can find you guys.
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TR just wants me to come so he can take my $$$. Ok I`ll make it out, i`ll leave extra early so I can find you guys.
where do you live Nuggy ?
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I was hoping it was a team thing. I usually avoid the Vedder due to crowds but I was hoping to fish with a member here for some company and to guide me a bit. I don`t care about the prizes so thats no biggie.
If it becomes an every fisher for himself deal i`m gonna bow out. I don`t know the river in the slightest and it`s not the situation I want to learn it in. I`m just going cause I want to meet people and fish with them...Don`t let me be your reason to go everyman for himself though.
Cheers
Nuggy
Nuggy you are more than welcome to fish with me, I will show you some spots and I will help you out, I am going to be fishing with two ther guys also it will be a fun day make sure you come out
I thought you couldn't make it???? You back in now????........I met B.S. yesterday...I know he can outfish me but i'm taller so can spot them first 8) or maybe not..as i'm near blind .... Damn, now you got me thinking of ways to get out of the soccer game..... ;)
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good luck everybody, I am sure lil fisherman will beat you all
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good luck everybody, I am sure lil fisherman will beat you all
Haha!! Wouldn't that be the day! Where a rook out does everyone else!!
Oh ya, did we decide on an evtry fee? 20 a person?
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Yep XGolfman I took care of my husbandly duties and now I have Saturday to play ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
you should realy try and get out with us, it is gonna be a blast
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OK boys, you guys are in for some trouble now!!!! Lil Fishermen and Myself have picked up another helper to help with the pics and everything. Cause we know this guy has a hard time catching fish at the best of times. :o The 3rd person to our Group is Roekid!!! ;D ;D
Freak, you #@^$#@%$#@^$%$%$#@!!!!!! I knew you were afraid to fish against real fishermen!! ;D ;D ;D
XGolfman, is was nice meeting you the other day, I have to side with Rick though, try to find a way to get out of it, and sneak out to meet us at 6:30 am!! ;D ;D
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im not affraid of ****, just dont have enough time now , is that against the BIGSTEEL Law ???
PM sent you ......... ;D ;D
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Don't forget derby guys, to stop in for the Chilliwack River Action Comittee's fund raiser at noon. The ticket gets you a great fish BBQ as well. I hope they are not swept fish but hey I have not had a taste of sockeye in many years. ;D ;D
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Too bad you cant make it FishFreak...woulda liked to show you how the rokkie does it! ;D ;D
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I thought he was a sweeper, Thats how he picks up a steelhead in only 10 minutes on the River. ;D
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so how many people are in for sure!??
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All you guys are doing is getting me more dialed in and making it harder for yourselves to win with your little fish!! ;D ;D
Bigfisher, I hope that you are coming out as the meeting spot is minutes from where you live!! ;D ;D
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I thought he was a sweeper, Thats how he picks up a steelhead in only 10 minutes on the River. ;D
He is not a sweeper on the Vedder, I have him on video that shows him short floating a Maple Leaf Drennan and hooking a steelhead. ;D ;D
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I would for sure, except I have a early soccer match In abbotsford, I might get out later. Just maybe ill do an hour or so at first light. Well I guess ill have to hunt down that explorer on the side of the road, and find where you swept that winning fish. ;D
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I thought he was a sweeper, Thats how he picks up a steelhead in only 10 minutes on the River. ;D
He is not a sweeper on the Vedder, I have him on video that shows him short floating a Maple Leaf Drennan and hooking a steelhead. ;D ;D
Thanks Chris, but I think your memory is going a bit!! That was a Nucks float!! ;D ;D
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how many teams now?
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Not sure, we'll have to see who shows up. Then we will decide in the morning whether it will be a team competition or whether it will be an every man for himself derby, mind you with that the people you are fishing with are still expected to help out the one with the fish on so that the measurement can be tahen easily and the fish is not stresses to much before it's release. We'll see what happens though, either way it is going to be a blast. ;D
So far, people that will be coming are:
Myself
ThickRick
Merc
Rick's buddy Hunter
Lil Fishermen
RoeKid
Testo84
Nuggy
Cohokid?
IH8XC?
Chronic Flosser?
I am not sure if I missed anyone, but there were a couple others that showed some interest. I just haven't been able to get a hold of them. ;)
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Good luck with it, hope to see a few of you at the CRAC fundraiser for the lunch break.
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Should be a blast!!, Looking forward to the salmon lunch ;D
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Good luck with it, hope to see a few of you at the CRAC fundraiser for the lunch break.
Well, myself Roekid and Lil fishermen will be there. Don't really know about the others. How much is it to get in Chris, I heard there was a $10 addmission price. :)
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The $10 that goes towards fish habitat restoration work gives you 3 chances on a draw for $1,000, $500 and $250 plus a great fish BBQ. I will not bug you about the Canucks loss tonight if you can attend. ;D ;D
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The $10 that goes towards fish habitat restoration work gives you 3 chances on a draw for $1,000, $500 and $250 plus a great fish BBQ. I will not bug you about the Canucks loss tonight if you can attend. ;D ;D
Can you pick up the check for me when I win Chris, I'll make a donation later.. ;D
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You bet, you donot have to be there to collect the big prizes.
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Good luck with it, hope to see a few of you at the CRAC fundraiser for the lunch break.
Well, myself Roekid and Lil fishermen will be there. Don't really know about the others. How much is it to get in Chris, I heard there was a $10 addmission price. :)
will follow
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hey steel i still dont know when it is and i have like 2 teams ready to go! Best fishermen i've met are coming so send me a line. 6:00 am when?
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hey steel i still dont know when it is and i have like 2 teams ready to go! Best fishermen i've met are coming so send me a line. 6:00 am when?
tomorrow saturday morning
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damn cant go, stupid cousins coming, why did i have to have a big family? I really wanted to go! ANd finally get to meet the famed "BIG STEEL". Well we should have another derby when the rain comes and the run moves in! I sure wont miss that! Good fishing to u all and good luck!
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Have fun everyone :)