Question about Joslin...derbies in general

[Wndflg]

Although we ice fish quite a bit this will be our first derby and we had a couple questions. How does it start, does everybody go onto the ice at the same time or do you set up early? Is it catch and release?
Is there a thread that explains this?
Sorry for my ignorance and Thanks for any help.

[GotABigOneYa]

Generally everybody does not walk on the ice at the same time..some people go really early for instance if the derby starts at 7 I go in at about 430 so I can get the spot I want... some people if they have kids show up to the derby a little bit latter... you may do whatever you want to do with the fish...if you think it is big enough to place you would call the people at the check in stations or ride it over there if you have a atv..hhhope this helps

[Wndflg]

It sure does! Thanks for the help !

[newbraintree]

for the Joslin Derby, no holes can be cut until 7am

[macdaddyjb82]

Awww...that is good to know as well!

[Wndflg]

for the Joslin Derby, no holes can be cut until 7am

Thanks! Looks like quite a crowd coming out!

[unoman]

Fish will be weighed by three of us "weighmasters" cruising the ice on ATV's with scales and clipboards....makes for nice catch and release...just wave us down....we will make ourselves known....Me, Porter, and john.....

Karl

[Wndflg]

AWESOME!! Thanks for all the info, can't wait to meet everyone!

[Porter]

Like Karl said - 3 weighmasters on the big pond (Long Pond) and 1 weighmaster on the small pond on the other side of the street of Rte 122. Also.. many guys lay their tilts on the ice pre-tourney start. But NO DRILLING HOLES until 7am. Thanks guys!

[GrizlyGarou]

Like Karl said - 3 weighmasters on the big pond (Long Pond) and 1 weighmaster on the small pond on the other side of the street of Rte 122. Also.. many guys lay their tilts on the ice pre-tourney start. But NO DRILLING HOLES until 7am. Thanks guys!

2 questions...

first, will you guys have two-ways or something for weigh-in or leader board updates?

and, second, can we spud holes before 7?  I'm guessing no, but it's worth a shot...

[cerfur]

I assumed they would have 2 ways for the leader board and genral coumincation I hope so I had to dig through all my deer hunting gear to find them..put them on the charger I have a second radio if anyone needs it

[lenz]

no holes made before 7, gas or hand.

burp

lenz

[Porter]

Thanks for the help guys   1) no holes drilled or chipped or any other way before 7am!  2) we will have two way radios to communicate to all anglers with one as to leaderboard, hourly raffle winners, etc. Gonna be a blast!

[newbraintree]

Thanks for the help guys   1) no holes drilled or chipped or any other way before 7am!  2) we will have two way radios to communicate to all anglers with one as to leaderboard, hourly raffle winners, etc. Gonna be a blast!

any clues on the special guest?

[Porter]

Josh - not sure there will be one this year.... I think all of you , the anglers, are OUR SPECIAL GUESTS. Thanks!

[GrizlyGarou]

Josh - not sure there will be one this year.... I think all of you , the anglers, are OUR SPECIAL GUESTS. Thanks!

Yeah, we're all pretty special.

[Porter]

Yeah, we're all pretty special.

Griz - and we all know some are more special than others

[MoreTroutPls]

Griz - and we all know some are more special than others

Yup!  And Saturday we're going on a field trip.  Yup, yup, yup; we are!   

[butchy54]

Charlie I hope you and Scott show up it a great time Hope to see ya there.  Art

[MoreTroutPls]

Charlie I hope you and Scott show up it a great time Hope to see ya there.  Art

We're planning it now.  We made a last minute change of plans to go.  We've got bait, map directions, and gear rigged already.  Just need to load the truck and set the alarm. 

Looking forward to meeting and joining more of the crazy fanatics on this site and having some fun.  We may even wind up catching some fish!   

Charlie