potholes fishing derby!

[michaelunbewust]

thanks to all who replied to me in the "fed up" thread. now it is time to make reservations for campsites for the mardon resort fishing derby Sept. 28-29-30. alot of wl.com'ers replied with wanting to know details, and, 5 people have decided to do it so far. it is a marathon dock fishing derby over 3 days with a small entry fee, but, mucho prizes worth alot of money. everyone that fishes potholes know that some monsters come out of this manmade res, especially off the dock. so, im putting together a package for camping. included with the campsite is boat launching, dock fishing, fish clean area, showers, laundry. i primarily fish the dock all night, but spend the mornings and evenings, targeting walleye and bass out on the resevior. the fall walleye bite falls right around this date, so, some excellant fishing is to be had. they give prizes for biggest, most caught, for every type of fish in the res. the largest fish last year was a huge catfish, but there were alot of big trout, bass, and walleye as well. if anyone is interested in joining this fishing outing you can PM me here, or michaelunbewust@yahoo.com. splitting the cost of camping or whatever else everyone agrees on would make the expenses affordable for anyone. there will also be a few people from the seattle area driving over, so, the possibilty to catch a ride will also be an option. Everyone is welcome, so, let me know this week. thanks.

michael unbewust
kent,wa

[gpc]

Oh yeah I will be there for sure, and I cant wait. Me and a few buddys have been doing it for the last 2 years, we get a spot and bring around 10 people and have a blast, in fact one of my buddys just stopped by badgering me to make sure I get a spot and dont forget to invite him.

Not to rain on your parade, but you dont get paid for catching the most fish of any species and last year there wasnt a fish submitted for trout or walleye. Trust me, I caught a 5.5 lb trout right when the tourney ended, a few hours sooner this would have entitled me to 1st and 2nd place for that species, and would have paid out $500 and some change. But never the less this is a great tourney and very fun, also a pot luck and a raffle.

[michaelunbewust]

dont worry, you are not raining on my parade. locals and regulars like myself put in $5.00 for the most fish, and the pot is huge. going the last few years you may have heard of it. and your right about the trout and walleye, but again its a local and regular $5.00 pot that includes the whole resivior. this pot is also huge. i can get you in both of those. i saw you catch that trout, didnt they have a picture with story on the website after that. maybe we could meet up, i could show you my hotspot!!! good luck in the tourney.

shipper mike

[Kevin K]

I'll be there as well. If you see me, come up and say "hi". But the big Largemouth of the tournament will be mine just like last year. (see avatar) o:) . Seriously though, good luck to everyone, and I hope to meet a few of you there.

[CK14]

i'll be there, i've fished it the last 3 years. i've won biggest crappie & walleye

[gpc]

michaelunbewust, I like that idea of the $5.00 pot and I would love to be a part of that as well. Yeah I didnt want to get my picture taken of the trout just for that reason but while at the fillet station, we were spotted and ended up in on the web site looking like an idiot LOL. Talk about a day late and a dollar short LOL. Also to make matters worse I caught an 8" walleye during the tourney which I just threw back and right after catching the trout I caught a crappie that would have got me 2nd place so I missed out on a nice piece of change, oh well still had a great time and there is always this year. Sounds good lets meet up, do a little fishing and swap hot spots. What species do you usually target? Good luck.

Kevin K, I thought that was you, but I didnt want to say anything and have it not be you and seem like a real idiot LOL. Good luck to you.

Crappie king, Ill be watching you this year, dont think you will beat me once again LOL. Hopefully the Dawgs will be playing again, and instead of asking the score I will introduce myself this time LOL. But how about you target trout or bass and leave the crappie to me. LOL Good luck

[CK14]

Crappie king, Ill be watching you this year, dont think you will beat me once again LOL. Hopefully the Dawgs will be playing again, and instead of asking the score I will introduce myself this time LOL. But how about you target trout or bass and leave the crappie to me. LOL Good luck

the dawgs are playing USC that weekend. and you thought i was happy when we beat UCLA last year, if we beat USC....:bom:

i'll be up at 3:00 AM crappie fishing like i always do, then i'll toss topwater for bass when the sun comes up and goes down. then switch between crappie & bass during the day. good times. good luck to you guys as well, but...

YOU GOING DOWN SUCKAS!!!!!

[gpc]

Just made my resevations a few hours ago, got the spot I wanted so thats always a plus. It kind of sounds like we need to get another side pot going for WL members LOL.

[michaelunbewust]

wow. alot of wl.com'ers. not really that suprising. fisherpeople go fishing where there is the chance to catch fish, thus, potholes. my campsite is e-2, right by the dock, we have another campsite reserved for anyone last minute. in response to one of the post's, i target bass/walleye in the early am, and just before dark. the dock is "hot after dark until about 3 am. yes, let's meet up and get as many involved with the sidepots. i will post a campsite to meet on saturday. good luck to all, except ck14 or 15 or 16.HA!

p.s.
yamamoto has a kit for $20.49 + shipping, that has all the "hot" grubs/senkos needed at potholes. its a heck-of-a-deal!!!!!!!!!

[gpc]

I have EW-2, in the willows. I also have 5 people coming w/ me who will enter the tourney, and a bunch more who will just be watching the action.

[Basshunter046]

Just courious, how full (of people) do the docks get during the dock tournie there. I hit potholes a couple times a year but usually in the spring. The docks then are pretty slow durring high water.

[michaelunbewust]

there is alot of people, but alot of space, plus, they do it for 72 hours. i stay up around 36, but then im done til sunday. the dock seems to always crowd-up then die down. the 3 am crappie bite alot of people know about, but not many up gettingrdone!!! you will be suprised at the amount of fish caught, not to mention VARIETY. when the dock is crowded, i head out onto the main body of water, and come back when people pass out from no sleep.HA!

[Kevin K]

Kevin K, I thought that was you, but I didnt want to say anything and have it not be you and seem like a real idiot LOL. Good luck to you.

No problem GPC. Good luck to you, and if you see my come over and chat. I will be wearing my lucky "Irish" hat.

[CK14]

the 3 am crappie bite alot of people know about, but not many up gettingrdone!!!

i just hope not to many of you guys spy on my technique when i'm catching all those slab crappies then use it for your own gain :albino:

[Kevin K]

i just hope not to many of you guys spy on my technique when i'm catching all those slab crappies then use it for your own gain

No one here would do that? Would they? I can say I wouldn't , but then again if it's producing....you just never know.

[michaelunbewust]

hi guys, i have a total of 16 wl.comer's hitting the derby, plus friends and family (1 guy has 10, in his group). i have room for 1 or 2 people at the 2nd campsite, plus probably have room for 1 on the ride over, splitting gas & campsite with 2 others (approx. $50.00 a piece). let me know. im heading to potholes this week-end to test the beginning of the fall bite, from yellowbears reports, it is heating up!!!! they are having the fall walleye classic this week-end ,also, so, we will get alot of reports. i just hope the tuorney guys stay out of my "honeyhole"! i doubt it!HAHA! anyone interested in going let me know. there will be substancial wl.com representation at the derby. good luck to all except the crappie secret tchnique guy. its all of us against him, unless he shares his secret!LOL!

[Joe Heater]

Getting excited about this tournament. I am a newbie to this tournament as well as Potholes. We have been over to Banks slaying Walleye, big perch and Smallmouth. The Bronzebacks we aint even fishing for but they make find our bait well enough. I havent had a reason to leave Banks since May, but I have to say I am ready to catch a ton of fish at Potholes.

Walleyes, Crappies, Perch and Smallies. Who could ask for more. Hey if a few slime rockets (Trout) get in there as well than so be it. Looking forward to fishing and meeting all of you. The weekend of the BBQ I was at Banks catchign Walleyes.

Its go time.

Good fishing.

Joe

[Hal]

High Performance Helicopter.

Henton Special.

One on each side of the boat= tourney winner!

[Kevin K]

Hi all,

Just an FYI, the sign up forms for the tournament are now available on Mardon's website. Hope to see and meet many of you there. Good luck to all.

[michaelunbewust]

thanks kevin, we will be at a site close to dock. we are going to have a biggest/most fish pot for $5.00. if you want in let me know. also, anyone wanting to join our campsite, we have room for another tent or 3-4 peeps. anyone wanting to ride over the mountain is welcome. we should have room for 1 more (split gas, campsite), let me know by monday. good luck to all!!