Ahh. The feel of winter is here. The hatchery steelhead brats are in the rivers. The potato guns are primed and ready! That can mean only ONE thing....

Snoopy Rod Classic!

And what better way to get the competition going than a little SRC Smack Talk!

The Green Jacket is cool and all Sparkey, but I've got my eyes on that nifty trophy BNelson. Get that bad-boy shined up, as it will look good sitting in my office this year!

I've got a new SpongeBob Square Pants Rod that is The Bomb! You guys don't stand a chance. Rumors have it that The Really Big One has even found and made some SpongBob Square Pants slip floats. Wicked!

PS. Bring your checkbook Sparkey, as I'm collecting that dinner you owe me from *LAST* year!

I'm trying to hook-up with the Sparkster for Friday, but he has yet to answer my PM. I think I scared the boy with my "keel-hull" comment.

I'm feeling gracious. Maybe I'll let him walk the plank, intead.

Just be careful if you have any heaters in your boat. Last year, he really tried to set himself on fire!

Parker- The trophy is on my desk as we speak. Just like it will be next week! So if you wan to see it you will have to stop bye! Dont worry though after I win it this year I will buy you a drink to wash away your sorrows for yet another year!

Is that Snoopy Rod Classic by invite only?

If so, how about inviting some of the other folks on the board????? Having the chance to participate would be mucho better than just reading about it. Most of us (likely me included) would never have a chance to go...but it would be nice to know the opportunity exists.

Read all about it last year...sounds like great fun. Is it just the "Good 'Ol Boys" group, or can others join in?

Mike

Uh.....I'm not the official spokesman for the SRC, but I play one on the internet!

Answer to the 1st question is Yes.

Answer to the 2nd question is Yes.

Keep staring at that trophy BNelson, 'cux it ain't gonna be there for long!

Dream on Dreamweaver. Team Three Rivers WILL defend the title at all costs !!!

Just picked-up a Scooby-Doo rod at lunch. I don't know. Jerky drag......brittle fiberglass. The potentail for personal injury seems high if a steelhead went nuts at the other end of this stuff. :rolleyes:

Off comes the low-grade mono and on goes the 10-pound Isorline.

Well, that's an understatement! Remind me to bring my Husky Hard Hat and Spam Goggles. Oh yeah and as Robbo almost found out, wearing a cup isn't all that bad of an idea as well!

My ribs have healed up from last year, so I'm ready to do battle with ReiterRat again and his Cataract Oar that I have named "thumpy".

8 lb limit. Sol

D'oh.......................the plot thickin's. :rolleyes:

It's a wonder you guy's have *EVER* landed a fish on this deal. I'm thinking we should just put-in at the take-out.

Just wait until that first fish is hooked and all the boats and nets converge on that poor fish and fisherman. Most fish are "released", one way or the other.

The best thing to do is when you get a fish on, is to stay calm, act like nothing is going on, keep the rod tip low, tell the fish to not splash around so much and to scream out:

"BNELSON HAS A FISH ON!!!!"

Think I'll make a two-day trip out of this one. Something tells me I'm going to feel the need to wipe Friday off the books.

Mike ... It's basically invite-only. Just a group of friends (mostly guides & industry types) that get together to totally goof-off for the day.

We like to keep it somewhat small and only usually recruit prople when we need to fill a seat or two.

Apparently a number of people complained to a few participants last year ...

So, if you don't like it ... avoid the river on Dec. 3. Fair warning

It's not like we're doing this in some remote setiing where other anglers should expect solitude & peace. This is the Bogey bratfest after all!

We purposely try to keep it off the week-end, but we do tend to get a little on the wild side, so if you're going to be offended, please fish elsewhere

Team PP with the monster barge will reclaim the Green Sweater, or better yet, get our first crack at the trophy. That's my guarantee!!!!!!

How come I have this visual image of the Bogi on Friday looking like the scene of Caddy Day at the pool in the movie "CaddyShack"

Sorry boys, I am stuck working Friday.

It looks like the Green Sweater is up for grabs.

Hey Sparkey-
Sent you mail about getting the sweater. Get back to me sometime today so I can swing by and pick that up from you.

Thanks,

Kev

What???? Ah Crikey! Looks like I'm gonna have to wait *ANOTHER* year for that dinner you owe me....

Oh well, have fun working. I'd say we'd be thinking about you, but I'd be lying!

Here is a pic from last year's SCR (formerly called "VJ Day"). TRBO is in the boat to the upper right (I think).

Yeah, I recall that scene. We had a good scrum going on. That BNelson guy hooked a fish and we all converged on the easy pickings.

For the life of me, I still don't know how that fish ended up in his net!

I will do a better job of photo documenting this years tourney! I think I'll even take some video this year.

Spooled-up the scooby rod with 8-pound test and threw it in the boat last night. Even threw in some scooby snacks.

And Parker, speaking as the inevitable ringer for team PP, while all of team three rivers attention is on "the barge," I'll be free to boat the winning fish without being molested. I've already dusted off a place for it here in "my" office for the trophy.

Can I come watch?

There must be something wrong with you Bucket if you wanna watch

DH ... it's Kaddyshack meets Jaws meets Grumpy Old Men!!

I got this one in the bag. I offered Mike half off his trip today if I could have this dandy 14+ pound hatchery fish he caught.



It's laying somewhere in the bushes now

Oh, there's something wrong with Bucket, alright. He too, rides the short yellow bus. Truth is he's a shirt-off-the-back kind of a guy if you're in need and I count myself lucky to have him as a friend. Just wish he'd quit stalking me.

That fish above---on a snoopy rod---HA. Can you say plastic shrapnel. I think I'd save myself and chuck the cartoon equipment like a grenade on anything bigger than about 8 pounds.

Yes Bob many say there is something wrong with me! But with no formal invite I figured watching with a few would be enjoyable. OH if I didn't have several meetings on the other side of the pond on Friday I would love to sit back and row a fisherperson (dreaming of being Steve) down the river. Maybe next year! You folks have a GOOD time now! By the way Bob thanks for taking a second and shaking my hand a couple of weeks ago at the take out. I REALLY do enjoy this forum.

Bucket:

How about we set up a major tailgate party at the take-out?? Lots of burgers and brews..and a few brauts to boot. A couple large golf umbrellas to keep the rain off...a nice fire going and we'll just wait for the winners to row in.

Ya gotta pick a team, though.

I'm rooting for Bob's team...and anyone that beats Parker...

Mike

I hope you all have a grand 'ol time. May the best Snoopy Win!!!

Mike, I'd be more than happy to join you at the take out next year with the BBQ goin for the fella's as they arrive. That myfriend would be FUN. Maybe we can throw a brat or two on there also!