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FASTEDDIE29 · #1 03-17-2014, 02:32 PM

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Just so you know I plan on posting a pic (if not several) of a "Not So Giant Smallie" as that is most likely what I'll catch!

We should plan an end of contest MnG to hand out the prizes if we can pull it off. Maybe a final day of fishing to see if anyone can steal the crown at the last minute...then awards BBQ to follow. This group usually figures out a way to have a good time when it gets together so why not. I'm in for helping with planning it out and coordinating food/beverages/ place etc.

Will PM my contact info in case you are up for it.

Great idea Ken! I'm all ears. Where could we pull this off? Have any ideas for the BBQ location?

slider · #2 03-17-2014, 03:42 PM

For BBQ finish at state parks with pond or lake would be a good start, places like Waywayanda Lake or Shepards lake, have huge parking areas and both have picnic table and grill all over the place,,However I'd say u bring your own grills,,Could even have a miney tourny that morning to give every one that last min shot to pull victory for the jaws of defeat...LOL Just my 2 cents worth

kcritch · #3 03-17-2014, 04:09 PM

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For BBQ finish at state parks with pond or lake would be a good start, places like Waywayanda Lake or Shepards lake, have huge parking areas and both have picnic table and grill all over the place

Was thinking the same idea but remember we have guys from the shore in Monmouth and Ocean counties as well as over in Mercer County and south to Camden and Gloucester Counties. And even further in all directions. I'll go anywhere we finally decide but It would be nice to try to have it somehwere in the middle so it's an option for our southern brethren as well!

ScowardNJ · #4 03-17-2014, 07:38 PM

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Was thinking the same idea but remember we have guys from the shore in Monmouth and Ocean counties as well as over in Mercer County and south to Camden and Gloucester Counties. And even further in all directions. I'll go anywhere we finally decide but It would be nice to try to have it somehwere in the middle so it's an option for our southern brethren as well!

Water Gap?

kcritch · #5 03-17-2014, 07:57 PM

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Water Gap?

I've never fished the gap....I Know I know that's pitiful and I can't believe it myself...so I'm not familiar with the access and size of the lot if we get a bunch of boats. I'm open to it if it has the capacity for it. We'll put it on the list of options for sure. You can't get a much prettier place than there for sure...especially if this happens in the fall.

FASTEDDIE29 · #6 03-17-2014, 08:06 PM

There is no launch for motorized boats at the Gap, hasn't been for 5 years. Canoes and Kayaks only! Would've been nice to get there by boat again!

Eskimo · #7 03-17-2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTEDDIE29

There is no launch for motorized boats at the Gap, hasn't been for 5 years. Canoes and Kayaks only! Would've been nice to get there by boat again!

There is a boat launch about 5 miles North of Route 80 on Old Mine Road.

My issue with the entire Delaware Water Gap is it gets insanely crowded, -especially in the summer. Be prepared to share your fishing hole with boaters, flotillas of rental canoes, swimmers, cliff-jumpers and thousands of picnickers blasting La Salsa music. Makes for a very interesting fishing experience.

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kcritch · #8 03-17-2014, 03:54 PM

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Great idea Ken! I'm all ears. Where could we pull this off? Have any ideas for the BBQ location?

Depending on the timing of the end of contest, a good central location for everyone involved, and someplace that has Smallies the first place that comes to my mind is Spruce Run. But that is a State Park and we'd have to see what the reg's are on the BBQ plus the beverage situation is a concern there. The other thing I was thinking is we do the fishing then find a local establishment for the awards ceremony. I would even be willng to have the BBQ in my backyard if Bridgewater is an acceptable location...provided the wife doesn't divorce me.....and depending on the numbers. I got a nice firepit out back that seats about 20 comfortably or 30 standing and a yard for any overflow! Totally open to suggestions.

If enough guys are interested in any of those options by way of response I'll look into it see what I can come up with. What date is the "end of tourney" date...do we know? I PM'd 15Footer my info so we can talk about it. Once he gets the contest details set I can get to work on this if it seems to be something the crew wants to do.

OK now it really does need to get warm...I'm gettin' psyched!