[unOFFICIAL]2014 MadWags Memorial Tournament West Sat Oct 4 Portage Lake Sign-up

[thedude]

we pussed out so it will probably be a whackfest.

[djkimmel]

Okay. I've getting chewed out almost every day!! I am going. cameraguy is driving us up there Friday afternoon - best way to get both of us up there alive and ready to fish Saturday morning. I keep getting distracted by things - no longer even pretend I can multi-task... I thought I had said earlier I would fish but who knows.

I will go through the all the posts and a few outside messages I've received today and see where we're at. If anyone has a contact to get some donations please do. I haven't got around to that. Been on the phone most of this morning just with the MDNR and multiple Coast Guard officers (a story I never have to tell, thank goodness... ).

I'll see what you all already have setup and go from there. I can definitely use a day of fishing for anything right now... too many meetings, letters, email and phone calls about legislation, regulations, etc., etc. My brain needs a non-'political' time out day. I did make 2 people happy yesterday but I have a family member who is very sick so that would be the only thing the might give me some trouble. I will know later this afternoon were we are at. Thanks!!!

[Waterfoul]

Okay. I've getting chewed out almost every day!! I am going. cameraguy is driving us up there Friday afternoon - best way to get both of us up there alive and ready to fish Saturday morning. I keep getting distracted by things - no longer even pretend I can multi-task... I thought I had said earlier I would fish but who knows.

I will go through the all the posts and a few outside messages I've received today and see where we're at. If anyone has a contact to get some donations please do. I haven't got around to that. Been on the phone most of this morning just with the MDNR and multiple Coast Guard officers (a story I never have to tell, thank goodness... ).

I'll see what you all already have setup and go from there. I can definitely use a day of fishing for anything right now... too many meetings, letters, email and phone calls about legislation, regulations, etc., etc. My brain needs a non-'political' time out day. I did make 2 people happy yesterday but I have a family member who is very sick so that would be the only thing the might give me some trouble. I will know later this afternoon were we are at. Thanks!!!

I have a scale and a few things to give away.

[Firefighter Jeff]

  Boy I'm really thinking about bailing out. Last I looked, 80% chance of rain, high of 47 and west winds 5 to 15 knots gusting to 25.  I fish for fun.  Doesn't sound like much fun to me.  I'll let you know by early tomorrow afternoon after checking the forecast again.  It would be nice to see you guys but I'm on vacation.  I can fish Portage a few days later with nicer weather.

[cameraguy]

I'm still going. Room is paid. I'll fish from shore for salmon if all else fails. Haven't even thrown a cast all year.

[YpsiBass]

Feel a cold coming on, but still going.  Want to see Mike's new skeeter and I could really use a day of fishing after the work week I've had.

[Genie]

For any of you that end up not going to the tournament, you are more than welcome to come help me roof my house this weekend!

[Waterfoul]

  Boy I'm really thinking about bailing out. Last I looked, 80% chance of rain, high of 47 and west winds 5 to 15 knots gusting to 25.  I fish for fun.  Doesn't sound like much fun to me.  I'll let you know by early tomorrow afternoon after checking the forecast again.  It would be nice to see you guys but I'm on vacation.  I can fish Portage a few days later with nicer weather.

You better show up.  I'm going to be there.  Reason enough right there to show up!   

[FOB]

Just got a call from Dan.  Said he was canceling the tournament.  I will not have computer access after 3pm today, so just wanted all to know I am still going up and will be there in the morning to fish, tournament or not.  Have not been on the lake in 33 years.  Anyone else showing up back seat is open.  Text me if necessary.  Might not fish full 8 hrs., depending on weather. 

[YpsiBass]

Got the same call.  What do the Mikes want to do?

[djkimmel]

For any of you that end up not going to the tournament, you are more than welcome to come help me roof my house this weekend!

20 mph winds, temp in the 40s, steady rain... perfect for roofing! Good luck with that.

[Waterfoul]

I'm still in. 

[djkimmel]

Yes, I've been working my way through the phone list. Sorry to cancel. cameraguy put a good effort into the weather forecast to demonstrate a clearing the fishing day will fall directly into but on the chance that cameraguy doesn't have better luck than all the other weather forecasters I didn't expect too many of you would want to fish in 40s with steady rain and strong winds.

I know now all of you would let that stop you. We had a room set and were leaving today at 1pm. We talked about just doing whatever regardless of the weather - we could both use a road trip but I have a family emergency and was feeling bad leaving in the middle of it.

I'm the oldest so I kinda feel like I have some responsibilities. The family needs me. Add that to the weather forecast and I'm doing better staying here and doing my family duties. I was worried about what might happen later today or tomorrow if things got worse so part of me is glad I can be here for that.

Part of me is missing the road trip and I feel bad I'm not there for you, my fishing family. I hope a few of you do go anyway and catch some of those giant bass I've been seeing. I haven't been to Portage either almost as long as FOB has been missing from the lake! Maybe when my family issue is over (and it isn't raining and 40s) cameraguy and I can still take a road trip up to Portage.

Good luck! Have fun! Stay dry!! I apologize again. This is my 2nd unexpected family medical emergency in the past 3 weeks. I could definitely use a road trip! So catch a few extra for me please.

[djkimmel]

I'm still in. 

Sent you an email. Tried to call you but your voice mailbox is full Mr. Popular.

[Firefighter Jeff]

   I won't be attending.  Mike, I saw you a month or so ago.  That's plenty enough for a year !!!!!  Hahahaha       I am fortunate and get to fish plenty.  As a matter of fact 4 times in the last 8 days.  Like I said, I'll fish Portage a few days from now when it's nicer.  Have fun and sorry for any inconvenience I may have caused.

[Waterfoul]

So it looks like it is going to be the Mike Mike and Ralph show... with Ypsi coming along for the ride!

It actually looks like there is a "hole" in the weather that could be about the time we get there.  Here's hoping.

I figure if it's just too bad we can always go down to Manistee or Ludington... both are easier to fish in bad weather.

[Waterfoul]

Current forecast for Onekama has it only cloudy until around 9:00... then some minor showers till around noon.  I can deal with that.

[thedude]

i'm willing to bet with the air temps at 40 and LM 50-60 degrees there will be lake effect rain all day. That stuff never shows up on the radar.

[Waterfoul]

Well the sun is shining here at WM.  Supposed to rain ALL day according to the weather guessers.  They are never right.

But like you said, there could be that miserable fog/drizzel near the shore.

[spinninbug]

Terry and I are still planning on coming,  sorry don't get on here much,  work doesn't allow much time for me to even fish anymore,  we will be there.