Long Lake 1-24-09

[crappiehunter]

Had a great time on Long Lake today with about 30 others as we were part of the Pike Tourney that the new bait shop was running. When we left about 2pm, there were no legal pike caught. A couple short ones were landed. Someone caught a 4lb 14 oz largemouth and someone else a big dog fish. Here's a pic of Garret wtih a nice 13 inch crappie!



Here's one of Dakota with a decent perch..

 

Here's my little crappie...



John and Vicky from the Baitshop did a great job with the tourney. They even delivered cheese burgers and sausages to us out on the lake!!!

A great time and can't wait til Feb. 7th.

[crappie rob]

That's a nice Valpo lakes crappie!!!! C-ya. Crappie Rob.

[waltergill]

nice crappie

[leavnsorlips]

sounds like a good time!!! lookin good fellas!!!!

[fatfish3]

Is feb 7th there panfish derby, last i talked to her she was not sure of the date.

[SHRIMPO]

 ITS ON FOR NEXT WEEKEND

[fatfish3]

What lakes are they fishing

[SHRIMPO]

     VALPO CHAIN

[crappiehunter]

No the next Valpo Chain Tourney is not next weekend but the following on Saturday Feb. 7th. It is multi-species tourney.  Looks like we are going to have a good times with it. Each category will have $50 prize plus an equal division of the entry fees. It's an approved tourney on here. We are also trying to support a Homeless Vets group, so please bring a canned good to pass along. Did anybody hear if a legal sized pike was caught yesterday afternoon on Long? I had to leave at 2pm and wondered if anyone got lucky.

Here are the details:

Valpo Chain of Lakes
Ice Fishing Derby

Sponsored by "Hook, Line & Sinker"-Fishing Tackle and Bait Shop-5308 N. Calumet Ave. Valparaiso, Indiana

Date: Feb. 7, 2009

Check in: starting at 5am CST at Hook, Line and Sinker Bait Shop http://www.548bait.com/location.php

Weigh in and Pitch In Dinner: 4:30pm CST at Hook, Line and Sinker Bait Shop

Cost: $10 Entry Fee and a canned good to be given to Homeless Veteran's Fund. This entry fee enters you into all four categories.

Derby Categories:
1. Northern Pike
2. Walleye
3. Largemouth Bass
4. Panfish(Crappie, Redear, Bluegill, and Perch)

"Hook, Line and Sinker" Bait Shop is putting $50 for each category toward the prize money. If there are no fish caught in a category the entry fee money only will be spread over the other categories. The entry fee money will be spread across all categories evenly. 100% of entry fees will be included in the prize money.

-All fish must be caught on either Loomis, Long(includes Canada Lake) or Flint Lakes on Feb. 7th.
-The longest fish in each category will be declared the winner of that category. Tie will be resolved by weight.
-Only legal sized pike, walleye and bass will be allowed as an entry.
-All fisherman must check in at Hook, Line and Sinker on Feb. 7th before fishing.
-If you are going to fish on Flint Lake, contact Hook, Line and Sinker for parking area assignment.
-Bring food and beverages to share at the Pitch In Dinner at 4:30pm
-All times are Central Standard Time(Chicago Time)

Questions? Call John Kirk at Hook, Line & Sinker 548-BAIT or Mike Sutton(Crappiehunter) at                219-510-3193         or Tim Deman(Dakota) at                219-66...       

[hooklinesinker1]

unfortunately there were no legal size northern caught,would`ve rather given the prize money out.thought for sure with 100 tip-ups in a little area would`ve seen some nice ones.some folks had a nice mess of panfish though.thats o.k. though we always have feb. 7 should be a little better on three different lakes.thanks to all who voluntered there time,and to all who participated in the derby.the derby`s hopefully will get smoother as time goes on.any questions on the feb. 7 derby call 219-548-2248

[crappie rob]

Excellent!! Thank you very much!! C-ya. Crappie Rob.