Harry Bracken Memorial Open on the Halfmoon Chain Team Bass Tournament

[djmaclf]

Harry Bracken Memorial Open on the Halfmoon Chain Team Bass Tournament - 10/05/2008

Hosted by AVID Bass Anglers of Michigan
Open Team event $100 per team
Pre-entry deadline 9/25/08
Launch from Halfmoon State Park
8 fish limit, Tournament Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm
Check-in from at 6:00am - 7:15am at Pinckney High School
Entry fee includes Big Bass Pot
Waters will be off-limits 72 hours prior to tournament
CONTACT:  David McGlaughlin - 810 908-0820
Flyer's available via the Web: http://www.geocities.com/avidbassanglersofmichigan/opentourn.htm

[djmaclf]

 
Quick update - This tournament is now Skeeter Real Money eligible.

$3000.00 - 2008 Skeeter w/ 225 Yamaha or larger

$2000.00 - 2008 Skeeter w/ 200 Yamaha or larger
                 2007 Skeeter w/ 225 Yamaha or larger

$1000.00 - Skeeter boat w/ Yamaha

[djmaclf]

  Just a reminder, Pre-entry deadline ends 9/25/08.
Thats only a little more than 4 weeks away.

See you on the water.

[djmaclf]

Pre-entries must be post-marked by 9/25/08.

[Hooksetter]

Dave,

Do you know if the no wake restriction on the Half Moon chain will be lifted before the tournament? I was there today and the notice that was posted at the Ranger station did not say when it might be lifted.

Willie

[Hooksetter]

Yea, the notice said the whole chain was under a no wake restriction due to the extremely high water level. I did see several docks still underwater. The dock at the launch was partially submerged as well. I only had a few hours so I never left Half Moon. I only caught a few dinks.

Willie

[djmaclf]

That is the first I heard of the no wake due to high water.

I will be calling the DNR in the morning, then posting here with what I find out.

David

[djmaclf]

I Talked to Jon at the Pinckney Rec. Office.  He stated that he was not sure if the slow no-wake for the entire Halfmoon Chain will  be lifted by Sunday or not.  It really depends on what we get for rain over the next few days.  He asked that I call him back on Saturday Afternoon.  I will post what I findout on Saturday.

[djmaclf]

Remember, The Halfmoon Chain will be off-limits starting Thursday 10-02-08.

[djmaclf]

I talked with Jon from the Pinckney Rec. Area, who supports the Halfmoon Launch this afternoon around 5:00 pm.  He stated that the water has been going down and that the regular areas on the chain wil be no-wake.  The main lake area will not be no-wake.

[Bender]

Results? I've had a tough time on that chain this year and wondered how you guys did.

[djmaclf]

Started out extremely foggy, but turned out it cleared up 30-45 minutes after blast-off.

1st place - 15.40 lbs
2nd place - 10.08 lbs
3rd place - 9.96 lbs
Big LM - 4.04 lbs
Big SM - 2.60lbs