FM Mille Lacs Tourney

[bigeyes]

Just wondering what ever happend to this idea? Not enough interest I suppose?

[Mayfly]

There sure was enough interest! It just fizzled out......If someone was to take the reigns and plan it i'm sure it would be a success. I know I would get involved. I think it would be a great idea.

[Navigator]

Your right there was alot of interest and we should try to resurrect that idea. Right now, I have the following Saturdays open: July 10th & 31st (the 31st is a full moon!!). Sooo, anyone? I will volunteer (what a fool I am) to help set the time, place, rules, ect. Nav

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Jon Navratil
Navigator Guide Service
www.naviguides.com
Central MN rivers & lakes

[eye]

I'm game! Just let me know if there is anything that I can do to help out.

[Navigator]

Okay, after talking to Mike Lee (Crossin' Eyes), let's plan it for July 10th. I would like to hold it at the Cove Bay public access. This is an informal event so this is what I had in mind:
Show up at Cove Bay and put your $20 into a hat, record the names at that time, top 4 places pay-out based on number of boats such as:
1st 50% of purse
2nd 25% of purse
3rd 15% of purse
4th 10% of purse

Something like that?? Other ideas. Nav
Oh yeah, optional 5$ per boat for big fish?

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Jon Navratil
Navigator Guide Service
www.naviguides.com
Central MN rivers & lakes

[Mayfly]

July, 10th.....I work but I will find a way. See you all there. Tim

[bigeyes]

July 10 might work, but it will be a short notice thing for me. I am pretty free in August so maybe another one then if this one is a hit.

[Ole #1]

Let's do it on the 10th, it works for me. I think we should do $5 for biggest fish too. I'll get my butt kicked, but it will still be fun.

Ole

[Ole1855]

Would that be $20/person with 2 person teams?

I'm in.

Ole

[Navigator]

$20 per team (2 people) and I should have mentioned this is a walleye only event. Let's make it optional for the $5 big fish pot. Nav

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Jon Navratil
Navigator Guide Service
www.naviguides.com
Central MN rivers & lakes

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[1Yogi]

What time of day are we Talking about?

[Mn Walleye 1976]

I'm game for the 10th.
Havn't been up yet but, wanna real soon.

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Bob

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[Navigator]

Something like 7:00am til 4:00pm. Mike and I will stick around at the access til 7:30 for any late arrivals (we are planning on fishing too) and we will be back in by 3:00pm. Nav

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Jon Navratil
Navigator Guide Service
www.naviguides.com
Central MN rivers & lakes

[Mn Walleye 1976]

Just found out I have to work that Friday night.
So lets not make it too early. I can't get there until 9:00 am.
Go with what works best for eveyone, if I can't get there I can't get there, oh well. Maybe next time.

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Bob

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[eye]

Count me in. Sounds like a great time.

[Guest]

Im in for the 10th..

[Sportfish1850]

10th doesn't work for me because of other activity that weekend but you guys have fun. Hope to catch the next one. Post the results.

[Mykal]

Mr Pike you wanna do this thing? I am in.

[1Yogi]

Do both people in the boat have to be FMers or can my buddy join me?
Also can someone give me advice on making a cooler into a livewell?
And the protected slot fish can't be counted since you can't put them in the livewell right?This sounds like the answer would be obvious but thought I needed to ask.

[Navigator]

No, both persons do not need to be FMers and you DO need to follow the reg's for Mille Lacs. Converting a cooler to a livewell? You will get some good ideas on how to do that from the equipment forum. I've never done it, but a recirc pump seems to be the logical choice. What type...not sure?? Nav

And this is off the MN DNR site:
Expanded walleye slot limit on Mille Lacs

May 15, 2004: Anglers may keep walleye up to 20 inches, with one trophy over 28 inches in the four fish limit. All walleye from 20 to 28 inches must be released.

July 15, 2004: Anglers may keep walleye up to 22 inches, with one trophy over 28 inches in the four fish limit. All walleye from 22 to 28 inches must be released.

December 1, 2004: The slot will revert to four walleye up to 20 inches with one over 28 inches in the four fish limit.

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Jon Navratil
Navigator Guide Service
www.naviguides.com
Central MN rivers & lakes

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