Grand Slam 2011 - Poll

[tacklerunner]

In an attempt to have a final hardwater gathering/derby for all AO members, chubbdarter and The Fisherman Guy have requested a POLL to pick a lake for this event on:

MARCH 12TH, 2011

There will be some sort of tournament/derby incorporated into this gathering in the form of a Team Event. Details will follow. Please feel free to share your ideas and comments on this thread.

PLEASE VOTE ONLY IF YOU FEEL YOU CAN ATTEND THIS GATHERING

I plan to attend this event and my vote would be for...

***Poll closes Feb 28, 2011

[chubbdarter]

rules to date
All fish count
Teams of 6
Each team is trusted to be honest...all entered fish must come with a digital pic of the fish with a tape measure....i stress honest....no judges will settle disputes
Every thing is catch and release
We leave the Lake cleaner than we found it....no trash gets left behind.
Fishing starts at 8am and ends at 4:30...then hopefully everyone can go for supper
Teams of 6 that have cancellations can still compete as under dogs.
Teams that regularly fish the choosen lake cant use bait or hooks..lol ..kidding
Its for a trophy and bragging rights.

[npauls]

Are we just hand picking our own teams?

If so let me know if I have to find a team or am on your team darter?

[tacklerunner]

Originally Posted by npauls

Are we just hand picking our own teams?

If so let me know if I have to find a team or am on your team darter?

My opinion only:

Should probably wait till closer to the end of the month till you know amount of people participating and then determine how to pick teams and how big the teams should be. I kinda like a random method. Creates more competitiveness between friends if they're on different teams plus it's a good way to meet other members and maybe you'll have a local on your team who actually knows more about the area. Makes it a little more even too that way.

For consideration.

TR

[MoFugger21]

Originally Posted by tacklerunner

My opinion only:

Should probably wait till closer to the end of the month till you know amount of people participating and then determine how to pick teams and how big the teams should be. I kinda like a random method. Creates more competitiveness between friends if they're on different teams plus it's a good way to meet other members and maybe you'll have a local on your team who actually knows more about the area. Makes it a little more even too that way.

For consideration.

TR

If you guys get enough people that regularly/semi-regularly fish whatever lake you choose, why not make them "team captains" so to speak, and then do a random draw placing people with those "captains". That way every or most teams would have a "local" to the lake which would be able to point their team in the right direction. Just an idea.

[tacklerunner]

Originally Posted by MoFugger21

If you guys get enough people that regularly/semi-regularly fish whatever lake you choose, why not make them "team captains" so to speak, and then do a random draw placing people with those "captains". That way every or most teams would have a "local" to the lake which would be able to point their team in the right direction. Just an idea.

I like that idea

[chubbdarter]

I know exactely what you both are saying....but i fear some enemies might get teamed together.....i dont want to be refferee..lol
i also worry how the count will work out....it may end up with a 1 or 2 man team.......if people cancel on their chosen team that the teams fault

but i agree it would be fun


for this year everyone hand pick their teams.....its a virgin idea..we can make changes next year after the test run.

[MoFugger21]

Originally Posted by chubbdarter

I know exactely what you both are saying....but i fear some enemies might get teamed together.....i dont want to be refferee..lol
i also worry how the count will work out....it may end up with a 1 or 2 man team.......if people cancel on their chosen team that the teams fault

but i agree it would be fun


for this year everyone hand pick their teams.....its a virgin idea..we can make changes next year after the test run.

Problem with doing this though, is that you may end up with teams that have 5 or 6 people, and some that can only get 2 or 3 people to come out. At least by doing a draft/lottery/random style pick, you can all but guarantee the teams have the same amount of people, +/- 1 person.

[diamonddave]

Momma Bear and I are in, with our team of six!! Our team name to follow.....:sHa_sh akeshout:
edit... We aren't getting a team of pros, it will be us and the 4 kids. Just thought I would make sure it is going to be a familly friendly affair...

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by npauls

Are we just hand picking our own teams?

If so let me know if I have to find a team or am on your team darter?

i got drafted to a team.....no one wants me as a captain......last time i caught a pike it was a mistake..and my last white was in 1972.

Form a team npauls......get r done buddy

[tacklerunner]

All things will come together when we know who and how many are coming regarding picking teams and the size of teams I propose. Would suggest that picking teams will be one of the last decisions made but in the meantime everyone should make plans with their respective groups.

Who has enemies anyways??? This is a chance for enemies to work it out. I'll be the referee if needed. Guess I better see if I can make it before I volunteer to get beat on. LOL

Anyways, no hurry in picking teams yet IMO

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by diamonddave

Momma Bear and I are in, with our team of six!! Our team name to follow.....:sHa_sh akeshout:

nice..thank DD

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by tacklerunner

All things will come together when we know who and how many are coming regarding picking teams and the size of teams I propose. Would suggest that picking teams will be one of the last decisions made but in the meantime everyone should make plans with their respective groups.

Who has enemies anyways??? This is a chance for enemies to work it out. I'll be the referee if needed. Guess I better see if I can make it before I volunteer to get beat on. LOL

Anyways, no hurry in picking teams yet IMO

the other and most important point ...is its a fun open event.....i dont want someones 6year old kid getting stuck on a team with a guy like DUSTER!!!!...lol

[tacklerunner]

Sorry Chubb... didn't know team selection method was determined. Shouldn't have stuck my nose in.

I will volunteer to gather names of participants who don't have a full team of 6.

So if you are a single or double or group of less than 6 PM tacklerunner and I'll keep track of everyone and top up teams as required at the end of the month...

If that's cool with everyone.

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by tacklerunner

Sorry Chubb... didn't know team selection method was determined. Shouldn't have stuck my nose in.

I will volunteer to gather names of participants who don't have a full team of 6.

So if you are a single or double or group of less than 6 PM tacklerunner and I'll keep track of everyone and top up teams as required at the end of the month...

If that's cool with everyone.

No problem TR thanks for all your help..really apprciate it...
the pm i got ..saying we might consider attending but my 6 year old child cant be picked to a team...really finalized my decision

thank for all your doing TR.....beers on me after the fishing

[Duster]

well new comer to the board Fish-on1 and i will be where ever it ends up being..

[tacklerunner]

Originally Posted by chubbdarter

No problem TR thanks for all your help..really apprciate it...
the pm i got ..saying we might consider attending but my 6 year old child cant be picked to a team...really finalized my decision

thank for all your doing TR.....beers on me after the fishing

Ok just direct all to me who don't have a complete team and I'll take care of it.

Likewise if those of you have teams of less than 6 and don't want additional team members then just make your own arrangements.

[chubbdarter]

TEAM TRAVERS
Duster
Fish-on1
Tosh
The Fisherman Guy
iliketrout
Chubbdarter

[MoFugger21]

Originally Posted by chubbdarter

No problem TR thanks for all your help..really apprciate it...
the pm i got ..saying we might consider attending but my 6 year old child cant be picked to a team...really finalized my decision

thank for all your doing TR.....beers on me after the fishing

Kind of forgot about that aspect to the gathering when offering my opinions...... Sorry guys.

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by MoFugger21

Kind of forgot about that aspect to the gathering when offering my opinions...... Sorry guys.

so did i till i got the pm....lol

even funnier our team doesnt know how to catch whitefish, perch or ling...hahaaaha

[tacklerunner]

Originally Posted by MoFugger21

Kind of forgot about that aspect to the gathering when offering my opinions...... Sorry guys.

[QUOTE=chubbdarter;837890]so did i till i got the pm....lol

even funnier our team doesnt know how to catch whitefish, perch or ling...hahaaaha[/QUOTE

If you are a fisherman, fisherwoman or angler, competitiveness applies and winning against the fish or each other is a given. That's the nature of the sport.

[chubbdarter]

all lengths are fork...that way no hands in the way pinching tails for the picture.

[diamonddave]

Sorry Guys we have to bail, I have to work on Saturday.

[The Fisherman Guy]

I'm keen on this gathering fellas, whatever the outcome. Thanks Tacklerunner for your help, spread the good word - It's an AOF Fishing Tourney!

Work on the trophy has begun!

[Braun]

im in. Nate, are you going to build a team? let me know.

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by chubbdarter

rules to date
All fish count
Teams of 6
Each team is trusted to be honest...all entered fish must come with a digital pic of the fish with a tape measure....i stress honest....no judges will settle disputes
Every thing is catch and release
We leave the Lake cleaner than we found it....no trash gets left behind.
Fishing starts at 8am and ends at 4:30...then hopefully everyone can go for supper
Teams of 6 that have cancellations can still compete as under dogs.
Teams that regularly fish the choosen lake cant use bait or hooks..lol ..kidding
Its for a trophy and bragging rights.

Is there anything for least amount of length of all fish? Like say 0 inches, total :-) Im pretty good at that :-)))

[nicemustang]

Bad weekend. We're in SLAVE that weekend

[Trey]

Originally Posted by MoFugger21

Problem with doing this though, is that you may end up with teams that have 5 or 6 people, and some that can only get 2 or 3 people to come out. At least by doing a draft/lottery/random style pick, you can all but guarantee the teams have the same amount of people, +/- 1 person.

i like this idea just to keep the ammount of lines and holes fished equal, now i hear ya if someone has a kid out there and there is alot of sailor talk that could be an issue.

and whats this refereeing enemy stuff, i could bring some boxing gloves and that could be the morning entertainment. winner buys the loser a beer and everybodys friends again

[tacklerunner]

So if you are a single or double or group of less than 6 people PM tacklerunner and I'll keep track of everyone and top up teams as required at the end of the month...

Got 3 singles on the list so far

[Sandalius]

Originally Posted by chubbdarter

TEAM TRAVERS
Duster
Fish-on1
Tosh
The Fisherman Guy
iliketrout
Chubbdarter

Talk about A team handicap
( I didn't say a team of handicaps )


Well my vote is in , but it doesn't really matter where it is
cause I think ice fishing sux everywhere.