2009 DK Open East Boater and Nonboater Lists

[MadWags]

I don't see why we can't just measure the fish and use the conversion chart. What is the diff.
Didn't our recording/weigh-in slips have the conversions on them. I mean I think we were just measuring and releasing and then added the top 5 in the end because of weather.
Know what I mean Gene.

[fowlmouth]

who needs the conversion? can't we just use the total length for 5 longest fish?

[motocross269]

The bass Golden Rule is broken down in smaller increments.....i don't know why you couldn't mark up your own board in 1/4 inch increments though

[djkimmel]

I think it is 1/8th inch increments...? Every 1/8th is 2 ounces.

I'll have to look tonight.

[Skip Johnson]

yes your right Dan, 1/8th increments unlike other boards.

[thedude]

as long as everyone measures in 1/8 increments, then i don't see the problem.
unless you have a cheater board!!!! I would think that if we are short on golden rules, just do a quick comparison at the ramp to make sure the measurements are equal on the boaters board and call it good.

Lets be honest... if someone wanted to cheat for 5$.. they just write down a different weight. i have no fears of that happening with this group of course.

[MadWags]

If we are going to have a tournament of inches, you had better hope that UAW Big Dog doesn't show up!
None of us will even have a chance.

[yukonjack2]

Dan:

I will be unable to fish on Saturday.  PLease take me off the boater list.

Sorry for the last minute withdraw, but everyone knows how things go sometimes.

Good luck out there,  I hope the weather holds for ya'll.

[motocross269]

If we are going to have a tournament of inches, you had better hope that UAW Big Dog doesn't show up!
None of us will even have a chance.

That may have been more information than I needed..   .....  You guys share a lockerroom at some point???    (I hope that is all it is)

[djkimmel]

Lost yukonjack2. I'm working on 3 other possible boaters. They're holding out so far, but this is Lake St. Clair...

[djkimmel]

Still working on a couple boaters who are playing hard to get. Sorry about delays in a draw or email reminders. We had another death in the family Tuesday but the DK Open will go on. The funeral is tomorrow morning so I can spend time with the family and still host the event.

As always, I appreciate your patience and participation.

I will do a draw tonight. I've heard back from some of you already. I'll check with a few I haven't heard from in a while tonight. The draw can be adjusted between tonight and Saturday morning if necessary.

[motocross269]

Sorry to hear about your loss....

I wouldn't sweat the draw...It is all for fun, Even if you announce the pairings in the morning when we know who is going to show up or not it will all be good.....

The weather may play some role, especially if the wind blows like it is right now...

If you want to email me what you know late tonight or tommorrow morning I can put something together and get it posted by noon or so tommorrow....I know some guys want to ride together and there are some scheduling deals...So if you can update me I will see what I can hook up...I'll let my 6 year old pull names...LOL

[bshaner]

Straight from the DK Open rules page:

Rule 13.1.2
Any person related to any forum member or affiliation with any boater or non boater shall be prohibited from participating in drawing tournament partners.

Everyone knows 6 year olds are prone to bribes from family members.

B

[Dropshot]

I have to work that day now so I will not be able to attend as first thought.

[djkimmel]

Sorry to hear that. I'll do the update.

[River Rat]

My condolences, Dan...

I've gotta believe I'm not the only one wondering about the "possibly severe" thunderstorms w/ the wind SSW @ 20-30mph tomorrow while we are sitting at the ramp, any thoughts or plans?!

Scott

[fowlmouth]

if its that bad fish the river or canals (probably where i'll be) its a ssw to w which won't be terrible for us near shore anglers

[thedude]

SATURDAY
SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS...WITH GUSTS TO 25
KNOTS...TURNING TO WEST. CLOUDY THROUGH MID MORNING...THEN CLEARING.
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DURING THE MORNING. WAVES 2 TO
3 FEET. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MAY BE REQUIRED.


hopefully it stays to the west

[motocross269]

Dan,
I hate to do this but work just called me this morning and they want me to work Saturday...So I have to back out...I was packing the boat when they called..
I have not worked even an hour of OT this year so it is tough to turn down..

Good luck to you guys, hopefully the winds lay down for Saturday morning..I have not been on Anchor Bay but I have seen alot of reports of guys catching them there. If the winds get to bad you can always stay in there and be relatively safe...

[Anthony Adams]

OK OK OK - I will be there with my BOAT and I will bring a couple Bump Boards to sell.

Dan call me I have a few questions.