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Title: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: tank81 on Jan 14, 2010, 11:33 PM
a few of us are going to try and get this this going, leave any ideas extc, in this post or pm me or velocty98
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: tank81 on Jan 14, 2010, 11:40 PM
it also was brought to my attention that long lake is a nice pike lake
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: dtownalltheway on Jan 15, 2010, 06:13 AM
I graduated from Western down there in kzoo.....I'd be interested in making a return trip to my old stomping grounds! Is there a date set yet?
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: HoleHpr on Jan 15, 2010, 06:18 AM
I graduated from Western down there in kzoo.....I'd be interested in making a return trip to my old stomping grounds! Is there a date set yet?

Me too!  Go Broncos!  I'm itching to get back there.  Howsabout the 2nd weekend in feb?
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: velocty98 on Jan 15, 2010, 06:24 AM
Second week in Feb should give plenty of time.
Any votes on lakes?  Both Gull and Long are good.  More steady action on Long, but much bigger pike in Gull.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: chfishon on Jan 15, 2010, 06:50 AM
let me know when and i will go
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: tank81 on Jan 15, 2010, 08:49 AM
lets do the second week in feb with a 5 dollar buy in now we need a vote for a lake, long or gull
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: HoleHpr on Jan 15, 2010, 09:02 AM
are there any logistical differences i.e. parking?

We could smelt fish gull after dark also, for those that are interested.  Gull would also be closer for those coming from the east/north east.

Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: chfishon on Jan 15, 2010, 09:27 AM
witch long the one in berry co.by bristol Lk
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: HoleHpr on Jan 15, 2010, 09:41 AM
no, in portage, south of kzoo.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: chfishon on Jan 15, 2010, 10:20 AM
let me know i will still go
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: David in Augusta on Jan 15, 2010, 10:27 AM
Count me in
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: velocty98 on Jan 15, 2010, 10:56 AM
My vote is Gull.  There's a lot more room to fish, park, etc.

How does Feb. 14th sound to everyone?
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: tank81 on Jan 15, 2010, 11:29 AM
feb 14 is ok
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: icebreaker on Jan 15, 2010, 01:11 PM
Im good Any date Never fished Gull or Long lake but im up for trying new things. Im going to school at Western so the drive for me isnt a big deal. Count me In! Im Excited
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: HoleHpr on Jan 15, 2010, 02:11 PM
how is the 13th?  that's a saturday...
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: velocty98 on Jan 15, 2010, 03:04 PM
Oops!  I meant the 13th.  I want to stay married!  ::)
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: Snoman2005 on Jan 15, 2010, 07:42 PM
I'm in.  Gull Lake on the 13th...$5 buy in. 
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: chfishon on Jan 15, 2010, 07:55 PM
i vote gull then we can go for smelt after :icefish:
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: HoleHpr on Jan 15, 2010, 09:08 PM
let's split the difference at 10?  I'll have 50 into gas...  Or i guess i could just drop 1 or 2 tipups.  I'm fine either way.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: phlint on Jan 15, 2010, 09:17 PM
  where on gull north or south
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: dfman on Jan 16, 2010, 05:30 AM
how can i get in on this action?
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: tank81 on Jan 16, 2010, 07:11 AM
yeah i wanna stay married to, i am going to have to work some magic my wifes birthday is feb 13 so she gets 2 days of me suckin up. lol
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: grimmd on Jan 16, 2010, 09:15 AM
Is this at the bay, or the entire lake if there is safe ice everywhere? I'd also like to take part in this.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: IceJunkie0602 on Jan 16, 2010, 03:52 PM
sounds good to me i'm in I love to come and fish gull.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: JunkYardDog on Jan 16, 2010, 05:05 PM
I'd like to get in too. Can someone provide directions, I've never been to this area.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: snowmold on Jan 16, 2010, 05:51 PM
it also was brought to my attention that long lake is a nice pike lake

hey tank, just to be clear what long lake are you talking about.  theres more than one. 
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: tank81 on Jan 16, 2010, 06:16 PM
long lake in the kzoo area but it is going to be at gull lake i dont know much about gull so the guys who do can pick the meeting spot and the price
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: tank81 on Jan 16, 2010, 06:23 PM
lets go guys the more people the bigger the cash i talked with some sponsors for next yr that would like to pitch in it is going to get bigger northland tackle, eskimo, and planet powersports are set to help out next yr so lets make the most of it.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: icebreaker on Jan 16, 2010, 06:29 PM
This tourny is sounding better and better every day I check it! Im excited
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: tank81 on Jan 16, 2010, 08:07 PM
35 - 40
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: HoleHpr on Jan 16, 2010, 08:10 PM
i counted 15 that showed interest in the thread...
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: icebreaker on Jan 16, 2010, 08:26 PM
Ill possiable have a few other friends that might want in on this tourney
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: David in Augusta on Jan 16, 2010, 08:31 PM
I could probably get at least one more guy in.

David
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: chfishon on Jan 16, 2010, 08:43 PM
i will have at least 2-3 we are going to have to figure out north or south end i think the north end has bigger pike
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: chfishon on Jan 16, 2010, 11:51 PM
does spearing count
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: IceJunkie0602 on Jan 17, 2010, 08:22 AM
someone going to send something out with some times and places to meet sometime in the near future.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: steely456 on Jan 17, 2010, 09:29 AM
Count me in and at least four other guys. Gull is a great place to have a pike tourny because i know of a guy that has been catching 15-20 keepers a day out there. He's been just sorting through them releasing smaller fish and the females, but my point is you will be busy with flags all day long. The boat launch on the north end might be big enough to meet at?
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: phlint on Jan 17, 2010, 11:33 AM
is the north froze up good I want to get out and do a little practice
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: axtell31 on Jan 17, 2010, 11:39 AM
I guess I'm going to have to count myself in also.  Looks like im going to have to pull the winning fish out of my small 6 inch holes.  Didn't plan to do any pike fishing while at school, but this sounds like a fun time, maybe Ill have to grab the power auger when I get back to the UP
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: velocty98 on Jan 17, 2010, 03:40 PM
I'm thinking $5 buy-in, hook & line only.  The bat would be more convenient, but I plan on fishing the north end-most of you guys know where.   ;D ;D ;D
As big as this is getting, I can't wait to see how big this gets next year!
Tank- I sent you a couple of pms a few days ago re prizes.  Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: chfishon on Jan 17, 2010, 03:51 PM
has anybody checked the north end
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: phlint on Jan 17, 2010, 08:46 PM
has anybody checked the north end
I might head over that way tomorrow and check it out long drive from here though
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: David in Augusta on Jan 17, 2010, 08:51 PM
I can check it tomorrow on the way back from the morning outing...last I checked though it didn't look good, that was about a week and a half ago now though
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: velocty98 on Jan 17, 2010, 10:03 PM
Not just trying to hype it up, but I talked to my brother in law earlier and his buddies caught 18 between the three of them, each walked off the ice with their limit.  One 14lb.er.  I KNOW there are much bigger ones in there.  He didnt know where on the lake, but using an unusual fish for bait.  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: BCice on Jan 18, 2010, 10:18 AM
 Just a little heads up to all. Please be advised there is only one public access open on the north end at the township park on Gull Lake. It's a great access and good fishing within walking distance of there. It's also very good for quads and snowmobiles.  There's another park on the east side but I've not seen it open in the winter.
 There's also 3 private accesses that I know of that, by the goodness of their heart, allow fishermen walk in access to the mid and south sections of the lake. Two of them are clearly marked with signs informing everyone where they allow fishermen to park. So please, please, please respect the property owners and adjacent owners wishes. If you park where you're not supposed to I guarantee you will be towed and ticketed.
 I'm not trying to be a jerk but just letting you know. The landowners and police around there keep close tabs on things. If you park with a wheel on the road you'll be towed. If you cross a road with your quad they'll be waiting for you when you get back. If you don't park between sings, you're towed. That simple. If you see somebody parking where they're not supposed to you might want to inform them, too. I know because I've witnessed everything I've described.
 Nothing ruins your day faster than a run in with the law.
 But anyhow, good luck and good fishing to all.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: velocty98 on Jan 18, 2010, 02:13 PM
There is a fire access that is public on the north east end that the smelt guys use.  It's where Baseline road runs into Gull Lake.  If you park on the other (east) side of Williams road you will be fine.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: phlint on Jan 19, 2010, 06:56 PM
I did not make  it out to check the north end today got a limit of gills in barry county instead yum
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: David in Augusta on Jan 19, 2010, 08:10 PM
I heard the north end has 3-4" on it, i fished the bible conference today and did alright...4-6" on it the north end also now has an automatic gate at it so it has a mandatory 5 dollar charge to park
Dave
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: IceJunkie0602 on Jan 20, 2010, 01:25 PM
I've got two coming with me.  count them in.
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: pike-seeker on Jan 20, 2010, 07:56 PM
I'm always up for Pike.. Count me in. i'll just wait for details. Smelt sound good too. Is there a store to get smelt rigs down there, never done that before but looks like a blast
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: budzy222 on Jan 20, 2010, 10:22 PM
pretty new but count me in if theres still room!
Title: Re: FIRST ANNUAL GULL LAKE PIKE EXTRAVAGANZA TOURNY
Post by: tank81 on Jan 23, 2010, 03:35 AM
sign up at pike extavaganza sing up so we can have number of people we can work with