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Nice job Scott. I heard a couple of boats talking about getting fish while I was prepping the boat last night.

It wont be long.

Nice photos Ken. I thought I saw one a couple of years ago, but it was just a glimpse, and I was not able to confirm it.

Nice job on the eyes. Thanks for the fish porn.

Great report Duane.

Nice job of catching Kevin! Did you pull any flasher/flies?

I picked up a non-roller rod for it.

I have not terminated it to a swivel yet, but am planning on using a knot at the termination.

I will put together an order post to see who wants them.

I picked up a 9' medium action rod yesterday to try with a dipsey. It will be spooled with the new 19 strand wire. I will let you know how it works this weekend.

I have played with the line a little bit. It does not kink very easy. I will give more feedback on Saturday night.

Nice job Bill!

That is the knot I use for my 7 strand wire rods. I was wondering if anyone is using a different not for the 19 strand.

Here is the wind forecast from 1200 on Saturday. Here is the forecast for from 1800 on Satuday.

Dont forget to bring the camera. We want to see some fish porn.

Nice job Rob, and Welcome to the site!

Last years winners. Priority1 finished 1st with 66pts. Toolman finished 2nd with 60.45pts. JWheeler finished 3rd with 60.15pts

Stinger Challenge 13 June 2009 Blow date - 14 June 2009 DNR launch at the AuGres River Mouth, Augres, MI What is the Stinger Challenge? The Stinger Challenge is a fishing event with everyone on the same playing field. Everyone receives the EXACT SAME lure package at a discounted price! Everyone is limited to having no more than 6 lines in the water at one time. This gives the person with 3 people in the boat the same chance as someone with 4 people in the boat. The lures in your lure package are the only lures you are allowed to use. If you loose one or all of your baits, you are not allowed to replace it/them with another lure from your box. What does is cost to fish in the event? There are two costs associated with this event. One is the entry fee for the event($30.00($5.00 go's toward big fish pot)), and the other is the cost of your lure package($35.00). The total cost is $65.00 What does the lure package consist of. The lure package will consist of: 4 Scorpion Spoons 6 eChip Crawler Harnesses 1 Hat This lure package and hat would normally cost over $65. Lure packages must be paid for by 30 May. What color are the baits in the lure package? I will post a picture of this years lure package when I receive the lures from Stinger. Can I just pay for the discounted lure package and not fish in the event? Absolutely not! If you do not show up for the event, your lure package will be DONATED as a prize at the event, and your money WILL NOT be refunded. In the event you sign up for the challenge and can not make it, you may try to find someone to fish in your place. When will I get my lure package? I will have everyones lure package in a bag at the DNR launch at the AuGres River Mouth, the morning of the event. When the entry fee for the event is paid, you will get your lure package. Fishing Event Rules: You must be checked in by 5:30am to get your lure package. You are only allowed to fish the lures that are in your lure package. If you are caught fishing with a lure that is not in your package, you will be disqualified. You are not allowed to alter the appearance of a crawler harness or spoon in your lure package. ie...no adding/removing tape, or adding paint. You may change the hooks. You may not add another crawler harness that is not part of your lure package behind a spoon, or crawler harness. You may use live bait. If you loose one or all of your baits, you are not allowed to replace it/them with another lure(s) from your box. You may not set a line before 6am You may not have more than 6 lines in the water at a time. If you are caught with more than 6 lines in the water, you will be disqualified. You must be checked back in at DNR launch at the AuGres River Mouth by 1pm. If you are not checked in by 1pm, you will be disqualified. Make sure you have enough time for possible congestion at the boat ramp. Weigh-in will start at 1:00pm. There is no limit to the amount of people in your boat. You may not have in your possession more than a 3 person limit. You may only weigh in 5 walleye. All fish weighed in must be legal length. All fish will be measured at weigh in. If you weigh a fish that is not legal length, it will not be counted, and your biggest fish will be pulled from your box also. Make sure you know which fish is your big fish before you come to the scales. NO CHECKING AT THE SCALES. In the event of a tie for most weight, biggest fish will determine winner. In the even of a tie for biggest fish, biggest box will determine winner. If your boat breaks and you can not make it in by check in time, you may bring your cooler in another boat to weigh-in. Someone from your crew needs to accompany it. All boats/coolers will be checked at the Au Gres City Park before the tournament begins. Everyone must sign a release waiver.

SATURDAY SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS BECOMING WEST TO 30 KNOTS. MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED LIGHT SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. WAVES 1 TO 2 FEET BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET. This changed from when I viewed it earlier today. Here is the intellicast for the wind. Click on Satuday at 0600. It looks like the wind will be coming out of the ESE. We should be good to go.

I will add, that this is just a regular rod I purchased, and not a roller rod. Yes, I am planning on running it this weekend.

Nice box of fish Kevin. Thanks for the fish porn.

I was at my favorite store(D & R Sports) in Kalamazoo today. While I was there, I came across some 19 strand wire for a wire line set up. I had done some reading on it and wanted to try it. So.....I picked up a 1,000 yd spool. Well I needed something to put it on, so........I picked up a 9' Talora rod and a CV30D. $220 later I walk out. It is very flexable. Has anyone ran the 19 strand wire? What are you using for a knot?

I "think" the bridge opens every half hour on the hour. But dont hold me to it.

I can get single color ones at a reasonable price.

I got the prices yesterday. I am working on the sign up.