sky guy, check your private messages.

Just as a side note, the prizes are just for fun. The main point is to get everyone together and have a good time!

Thanks For the offer BadDawg!

then

Good call on the American Flag, I have flag decals on the side, this will make me go get a flag for the bow.

I have a 21ft Trophy without the big Trophy decals on the side (took them off, why would you want a billfish on the side of a salmon boat?). I have a 150hp Merc and a 15hp Johnson kicker, 2 Scotty Electric DR's, etc. Will probably have the full canvas up to stay warm!
Keep an eye out for us, I think B. Gray is fishing with me.

I'll be on VHF68, if you don't have a flag, make a sign that says "PP" (Piscatorial Pursuits) and put it in your windshield.

Again, looking forward to meeting others from this board out there.

Kev

OK so everyone fly your American flag that day so other board members can recognize you!

We will be in a 23ft Bayliner Trophy, hard top with Penn 825 electrics off the stern.


So how big do you think the winning fish will be?
I am going with 11.5lbs. You never know though , someone may bonk a monster...

OK, enoughs enough! Count me in. What the hell, I'm out there every weekend anyway.
Sounds like alot of fun and getting to meet everyone. Gonna hafta break out the secret sent for my Chum Sticks.

Chum Sticks? Ew, boy. The competition is brewing.

If anyone has an open seat, I have that Sun. off and an ok from the wife to go fishing.


I'll help with fuel and launch fee's as well as share a few secrets I've learned during my years of guiding. Fishing method doesn't matter, I can troll DR's, mooch or jig.

p.s., got a depth sounder, gps or radar that needs dialing in? well, I do that too.

Hey AkKings, Think BW would be into donating a little something something for the cause?


For everyone reading, we have a few members who want to go out but need a lift. if you have space or like to stack your downrigger reach out to those in need so they can join us.

AK, we already have three in our boat, I would certainly have you aboard if I could. You were very helpful to me when I bought some equipment from you.

Sky-Guy, I'll run it by my DM but I kind of doubt he'll donate, he's in charge of 8 stores and gets numerous requests for donations every week, he usually just donates to yacht clubs, charities and schools/churches. I'll see him either Weds. or Thurs. and run it by him.

Sky Guy,
Is the launch site still going to be at shilshole? I'll be in a 17ft fibre pro,the name of my boat is tartar sauce. Looking forward to meeting eveyone!
Andy

Not totally sure if I'll make it yet, but if so I would probably have an empty seat. I would bet that anyone at the ramp, either Shilshole or Alki with a rod in hand and a cardboard sign that read "WILL WIND MANUAL RIGGERS FOR FOOD" would have no trouble getting a ride with someone. As for the younger crowd who can't attend the after party at the pub, come anyway! I have a 12 yr. old full o' piss n' vinegar that goes with me. He can't come in the bar, but if I have a winner to weigh, he'll wait out in the truck. I wonder if they have a patio that the younger crowd can hang out on outside? I think we should remember that a lot of the anglers on here are under 21. Any way we can accomodate them? For those with no radio like me, (cheapasses) I suppose the flag will do, or PP in the window or on the sides, ya?

Hi Steve,

Unfortunately I don't recall any type of patio out front or on the side of the Sloop that a minor could sit at. I would like to be able to accomodate everyone, but dont see how we can.

Kwik, We will be launching at Shilshole on Friday and keeping the boat in the water through the weekend. I assume most people will launch from there but I can't speak for everyone.

Easy, Have you been sleeping under a rock?
Don't you have chum sticks on that boat of yours yet? he-he-he. They make the Black Box look like a wind up toy.

I don't know if I need any more toys on my boat. Not as if I am having trouble catching fish.

Craig,
So tell me about these chum sticks. I assume these are the one's Tom Nelson introduced recently. I missed the Puyallup show so didn't get any then, but am waiting for the backorder to clear. The only questions I have are do they work and how well? Please share your testimony.
James

What is a chum stick?????

Chip,
Go to the Salmon University website and check it out. Basically, its a plastic pipe you fill with fish scent pellets and attach to the DR ball. As you troll a scent path is created around your boat that reportedly sucks the fish in, especially those coming from a hatchery.

Food for thought...

What do you folks think about making this a monthly (or quarterly) thing... What be a good way to get our family members involved (???) It doesn't have to be necessarily at a tavern.. Maybe a picnic at one of the beaches... Tons of options out there...

I admire the initiative going into the derby!
Wish I could be there.

Downriggin'

Hey All-

BadDawg called me today and advised me he is sending a bunch of Huskies hats/shirts/etc. for the Derby, and he cant even make it cause he is out of town. Thanks BadDawg! Sorry Coug fans

Also, Ballard Bait will probably be donating a dozen bags of bait
Still working on a few more places until I quit on the prizes.

Lets hope for great weather!

Man I knew that the chum stick comment would get some of you guys going!! Yes they are the ones that the boys from Salmon University are going to, or already are selling. I made my own a few weeks ago when a friend of mine showed them to me. He had gone to a S.U. seminar and they had them there. So I just copied his proto type. I like to think I made a better model than his. Sorry P.J. You just have to accept that carpenters are better at building things than electricians.I made mine with open cell foam inside that holds the scent. But as soon as I can lay my hands on the pellets, thats what I'll be using.
I made them out of 3/4" electrical PVC with a capped end and a threaded end so you can access the tube. Perferated the tube by way of drill motor. A simple eye bolt and a little imagination for attaching to your DR ball and you're set to go. No I just need to get one of those wind up toys. ( Black Box )