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Upper Mississippi River Rodeo


Kevin Turner

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Great Dennis, Glad to see you aboard. I got a feeling that Saturday will be popular, but that's OK. People have to work in order to buy fishing tackle.

KT, are all those guys bringing boats, or are some of them paired up?

Any Non-Boaters out there, speak up. Looks like there will be some good opportunities to catch a ride on the ultimate river rigs.

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I'll have an open seat from time to time.

Carl Z. and Bob B. will both have open seats from time to time.

I know a few IN boyz that will be lookn' for rides on the river, they are bringing purty glass boats for the lakes.

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I'll be there! Just don't know quite yet when or for how long! Sounds like a great time!

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hey eye eater I hope to join you for at least 1 day. grin.gif

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I hope to make it for some of your event, but it is too early to tell how much or when (Jim H. Big Lake from KT's list). I will probably have an open seat for at least some of the time.

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A)Fishing and Evening Camaraderie, but sleeping at home.

or

B)Fishing and Camping overnight

or

C)Just stopping by to enjoy the camaraderie in the evenings

KT=B

Keith_MN=A

Bill Sloneker=A

HawgTide=A

BigLakeBa$$=A

SmallieHawgin=A

BigMike=A

Jipper=???

Dennis Steele=A

Corey Bechtold=???

Rick=???

Marblei=???

Loon=???

EBass=A

Riverwader=A

RiverRat316=???

MSRiverdog=A

Carl Z. MO=B

Chuck T. MO=B

Bob B. MO=B

Chris H. MO=B

Jim L. MO=B

Dave J. DC=B

Jerry N. PA=B

Chris M. GA=B

Whiskers

Chris A. Big Lake

Scott K. Big Lake

Greg S. Monti

Pete M. Brooklyn Park

Dave G. St Cloud

Mark R. Ramsey

Jack K. Anoka

Kevin W. Big Lake

Brooks J. Monti

Jim H. Big Lake (Threeball)=A

Chris L. Monti

Cory Rochester, MN

Brady B. Anoka

Dana G. Anoka

Pat W. Champlin

Rob W. TN

Eyeguy54=A

Fonz58=A

So far it looks like about 12 campers and around 30 Non Campers. I know its early, but just wanted to get a feel for who/what/where.

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HT, shoot me an e-mail at cjbechtold at yahoo dot com.

Thanks,

Corey Bechtold

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I don't pop into this forum too often. Come to think of it, I don't fish for bass very often either but it looks like it might be a great way to get a little education of river fishing smallies. I think I have that weekend free also.

Tentatively count me in. I'll be coming up as a non-boater, potentially tenting it. We'll have to see how things work out. (I can't quite commit to an A,B,or C yet. Looks like it'll probably be a B + C though grin.gif)

FM get-togethers are the best and this one looks like its shaping up to be an awesome time!

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Corey,You got mail. I may be slow to respond. Friday will be busy for me.

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Quote:

I don't fish for bass very often


Dude, That looks like a nice bass....maybe you should fish for 'em more wink.gif

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I knew someone would catch me on that.

That girl there was an accident a few weeks ago while crappie fishing- 4 pounds, 4 ounces. Lot of fun on an ultralight spinning rod.

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Spoke with DNR about the permit issue. They said as long as we aren't having a tournament, then we don't need a permit. No entry fee, no prizes, means no tournament.

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I'm gonna hit a lake when you guys are all there, sounds like to many people for me! just let all the fish go so there is still some left.

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Too many people on dozens of miles of river???

I'd be willing to bet my next paycheck that you run into more people on a lake than we are gonna see on the river.....

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According to my calculations, that should be around 60 miles of river from Dam to Dam. We each get 1.5 miles assuming there are 40 people. Can I choose mine first? grin.gif

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I know some of the guys are planning to fish the Crow Wing and Pine River up North for a day or two. Also, there will several lookn' for some green bass lakes.

All in all, it shouldn't be to crowded...

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Any news on the people tally?

I know there were a few non-boaters at one time looking to attend, but I guess its hard to tell people to just show up, not knowing who is gonna be where and when.

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I put in for Vacation that Thursday and Friday, so I'll be there as long as my wife can keep that baby in for a little longer. Anyone gonna camp there?

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Less than a month to go.

A few out of towners have dropped out, but a few have added.

Sat looks like the "big" day. Fishing derby, fish fry, & camp out.

How about some ideas for sat evening?

Also, there is a great play area for the kids

These out of towners are confirmed:

Tom Connelly, IL. Most likely will fly in and motel it.

Boozer & Jimmers LaFloure, MO. Bringing a RP & will motel it.

Everette Forschee, MO. Bringing his RP & staying with family in Plymouth.

Carl Zavorka, MO. Bringing his RP. Will stay at camp ground.

Rod Goodall, IL. Bringing his RP. Will hotel it.

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Roll call!!

Who & when?

RiverPro has reserved several river tent sites for Fri & Sat night. First come basis...

Cost: Free! How 'bout that? Bring the family, there is a great play area for the kids...

Albertville Outlet Mall for Mama's (and Carl Z) is just munutes away.

How about a Smallie Magnet Tourney? Prizes?

Smallie Hawgn', Music? Pickn' & Grinnin'?

Lets hear some ideas....

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KT et al,

I am still in for Fri, Aug 12, and Sat, Aug 13, for the fishing and comraderie. However, I will be sleeping in my own bed at home at night.

And I am still fishing solo, unless someone who would not be embarrassed to be seen in something other than a River Pro would like to fish with me. As I've posted b/4, I (and one passenger) can get just about anywhere with my 12' Alumicraft and 9.8 Merc. Someday I'll have a River Pro, but until then......

And if anyone who is a devout plastics (vs live bait) fisherman would be willing to fish with me for a couple hours either day and show me their presentation techniques I would be much obliged. If you've read my posts in the past you know that I am a live bait/buzz bait fisherman. But I am willing to learn some new tricks. Any takers?!

What time are we getting together in the mornings and then reconvening in the afternoons/evenings?

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Hellooo, Hellooo, Hellooo....

Anybody out there?

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I am planning on Friday and Saturday at this point. It might take a bit of a frothy beverage for me to play solo though.... No one else with a musical bone in their body??? grin.gif

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Friday for sure, for sure for me. Saturday is a possible.

I might be heading nort that weekend to work on some food plot stuff.... Yeah, hunting season is approaching fast and I gotta git er done...

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KT, I'm still drawing up a plan. Here's what I have so far. I'm off Thurs-Sun. I'll volunteer to sit out Friday to setup/prepare for a BBQ Shindig that evening. I'll bring a smoker and smoke some ribs and/or pulled pork for the group. (I'll have to find out who all wants this ahead of time so I'll know how much to get). Me and My son will cruise the river some on Friday also to see how things are going, share a beverage, etc.

HawgTide Lures will put up 10 Buzzbaits, 10 Spinnerbaits and 10 Jigs for prizes. Anyone else have anything to donate for prizes?

I will use one of the Tent sites for Friday if one is still available.

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Awsome HT.

I reserved several (5-7) paved (tar in MN lingo) sites along the river. I figure we may need them for parking. We should be able to pitch two tents per site.

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I will be there Friday afternoon and possibly Saturday for sometime (depends on what the wife allows)

Keith if you dont have anyone to go yet, I will be there (more than likely without a ride) so we could show these River Pros how us poor boys do it! grin.gif

Whats the final tally on people being able to make it?

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I'll be up on saturday for sure. I'm going to try to make it up friday eve as well. I too have get permission for that night. The missus has a birthday and our anniversary is the end of the week. Hope she aint expecting too much!! wink.gif

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river rat316,

Happy to have you aboard. smile.gif

Shoot me an email at [email protected] and I'll give you my cell phone # so you can get in touch with me when you are ready to come fish. I'm taking the day off work and plan on fishing the entire day so you'll have to call me on the water to come get you.

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