3rd Annual Lake Chelan Fishing Get-Together!

[Mike Carey]

Alright, the list is growing! Let's get those RSVPs in so we can put rseas to work on cooking a lot of Fish Tacos!

[fishnislife]

ANNOUNCING THE RETURN OF THE CASTING CONTEST!

Years ago when we did our annual picnics Fishnislife and Big Bass Dez would MC a casting contest. A certain moderator who shall remain nameless (you guess who) won two years in a row and cemented himself in WashingtonLakes Folklore as "The Cast Master". He'll no doubt be trying for his third title - it's up to everyone to deny him!

We'll run the contest in the afternoon, probably around 3pm. Winner will get a nice prize to be determine.

I'm hoping fishnislife will be able to come and help Dez, we'll see.

Cool! The casting contest is back. I actually have the rings still in my garage. The kids play with them.

I have every intention on making it. It is all work dependent at this point. This is just to far out right now to know. But it is looking better and better for me to just schedule this time off. I will RSVP as soon as I know.
It would be nice to get the whole family out there and fish a lake I have never been on before.
Hope to make it out and catch up with all of you I haven't seen in awhile.

Those pictures are to funny. Who IS that guy!? Great memories. I still can't forget miss netting AMX's winning 5+lb largie.



fishnislife

[Amx]

Ya, I think about it now and then too.

[salmonbarry]

I am in! Should have a buddy with me this time if he can get off work! haha

Barry's famous smoked salmon spread
pumpkin cookies

[fishnislife]

I have requested the time off of work and have hit up Darnells Resort for a room. We will be 2 adults and the 3 boys. I can bring all the plates and utensils needed for the amount of people that will be there. Let me know Mike and I will watch the list as we get closer.

*Open Seat Available Saturday
I will be bringing the boat (14' Lund) so that Saturday morning I will have an open seat. I will most likely be hitting up the bass but am willing to switch if the bite is tough. I do not have down riggers but have the ability to adapt. Kokanee is foreign to me but they are still a fish, so I am sure I could figure it out if I had to. Most likely I will hunt bass all day.

Otherwise, if a guy is going or thinking about going and doesn't have a way to float on the water this could be it. Let me know.
Sunday I will be taking my boys out with me.




fishnislife

[Mike Carey]

fishnislife that's great news. It will be like a reunion of our older picnics with you and Dez there. You can expect to be drafted to help with the Casting Contest.

We'll supply all the utensils and plates and such. Just need you to bring a food item. We'll be doing the main courses.

[fishnislife]

I will add to the chips stock and bring tea as well. Plus, I will continue to watch the list and fill in if something looks like it would be good to add.
And I'd be glad to do the casting contest and anything else you need help with. I will bring the rings, unless you have a different idea on how to do it.



fishnislife

[Kekedatackleco]

My brother and I will be there. Didn't know if you wanted me RSVPing on here or if you already had us on the list. We'll be bringing a 24-hour salad and some picnic mac and cheese. Looking forward to learning a new lake. We've never fished Chelan but we're excited to learn from all you pros. See you all there!

Dave

[Mike Carey]

Thanks Dave, list is updated.

If you know you're coming please RSVP so we have an accurate head count!

[Steelheadin360]

So average size fish a month ago was 14.5". Then last week they were 16.35" average. That's 1.85 inches in around 27 days. If that growth rate continues we should be seeing 20+ inch fish by the meet up.

[Mike Carey]

Nice!

Guys - a reminder, Zack is already booked, but we have several guides that are offering 1/2 price trips the day of our event. See the list and get in touch with them if you don't have a boat but want to get some fishing in the day of the pot luck.

Anton Jones of Darrell and Dad's Family Guide Service - http://www.darrellanddads.com/ - (509) 687-0709
(Lakers, rainbow, kokanee)
Craig Dowdy of YJ Guide Service - http://www.yjguideservice.com/ - (509) 999-0717
(lakers, rainbow, kokanee)
Keith Jensen of Big Wally's Guide Service - http://bigwallysguideservice.com/ - 509-770-8318
(bass)
Zack McGlothern of NorthwestSportfishing - https://www.facebook.com/zack.mcglothern?fref=ts - 360-722-4843
(kokanee, lakers, rainbow) -------- BOOKED FOR SATURDAY

[Mike Carey]

Anton Jones notified me one of his two boats is taken. He has one boat that can take up to 6. This boat can be shared by members coming to the event, you don't have to exclusively book it.

[Steelheadin360]

That was me booking a trip with Jeff lol

[hookset'n]

I'll be there - wife is a maybe. Smoked port shoulder.

[Mike Carey]

List updated, thx.

[Bigbass Dez]

Greetings All :
I am Looking forward to yet another Super Fun time with my WL.COM FAM !! Mike I am not sure what food items to bring at this point but I am positive that closer to the event I will come up with something Yummy .

I do plan on running the Casting Contest again so if your not ready , GET READY ! and if you are ready , STAY READY !! haha

See everyone in MAY !

BBD

[Mike Carey]

The Casting Contest is not to be missed! In the Halls of WashingtonLakes the Legend of Gringo's casting skills is still spoken with awe.

[Brianh]

Mike,
I will be donating Panic Minnow Dropswim baits for the raffle prizes. I am trying to get the time freed up to head over there, and will follow up with a post if I am able.

[Mike Carey]

Mike,
I will be donating Panic Minnow Dropswim baits for the raffle prizes. I am trying to get the time freed up to head over there, and will follow up with a post if I am able.

Cool, thanks!

For anyone that doesn't know, Panic Minnows are The Bomb for bass fishing!

http://www.density-tackle.com/

Hey Everyone, we have Keith Jensen of Big Wallie's Guide Service offering our members a 1/2 price day of bass fishing May 2nd. Spring bassing on lake Chelan is totally worth it. It's a great, unknown fishery.

[jdbuck]

HAD A GREAT TIME LAST YEAR, MY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER-WIFE AND I WILL BE THERE THIS YEAR. I HAVE REBOOKED WITH DARREL AND DADS. POT LUCK FOOD TO BE ANNOUNCED. JDBUCK