Where are we going to dock 170 boats to do the weigh-in? There is not enough shoreline or dock space at Dreher Island.
Rick K
2310 Polar Bay Boat
Yamaha 250 4 Stroke
Good question Rick Hope we get an answer.
TOM GITTO
Team Shad Up and Fish member
20ft Sea Hunt cc Red T Top
We will get the process at the captains meeting. I, like most people, do not see how they can pull it off as planned. If I was not already fishing it I would come just to watch the process.
Joby
If it’s like some of the larger tournaments I’ve fished you’ll have several different flights of boats. If they do this you will be told which flight and starting order you will have at the meeting, as well as any other important info such as livewell checks, etc. Flights usually start and weigh-in at about 30 minute intervals. The first flight weighs in first and the other flights get 30 more minutes respectively before having to weigh-in. That usually helps eliminate some of the confusion, but it can still be a pain. There is almost always a check-in boat and you have to check in, line up and blast off when told to do so by the check-in boat, in a pre-determined order, and check back in before weighing-in. It can be very frustrating when you head to your first three favorite spots and find boats already there!! Y’all be safe out there.
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Originally posted by SpoonmasterIf it’s like some of the larger tournaments I’ve fished you’ll have several different flights of boats. If they do this you will be told which flight and starting order you will have at the meeting, as well as any other important info such as livewell checks, etc. Flights usually start and weigh-in at about 30 minute intervals. The first flight weighs in first and the other flights get 30 more minutes respectively before having to weigh-in. That usually helps eliminate some of the confusion, but it can still be a pain. There is almost always a check-in boat and you have to check in, line up and blast off when told to do so by the check-in boat, in a pre-determined order, and check back in before weighing-in. It can be very frustrating when you head to your first three favorite spots and find boats already there!! Y’all be safe out there.
But like Rick said, all these boats will be back at the same time for the final weigh in and awards. How or where are we all going to dock, beach, or tie up all our boats? The big docks on the east side of Billy Dreher are basically destroyed and aren’t usable. Going to be interesting for sure.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special friend he was.
-Team Gonna Fish
I am with Joby, I wish I had waited until they got the bugs worked out! I am expecting a cluster $#$%. I hope I am wrong.
Rick K
2310 Polar Bay Boat
Yamaha 250 4 Stroke
Maybe they will have a plan or solution at the captains meeting . I hope.
TOM GITTO
Team Shad Up and Fish member
20ft Sea Hunt cc Red T Top
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Originally posted by Tom GittoMaybe they will have a plan or solution at the captains meeting . I hope.
TOM GITTO
Team Shad Up and Fish member
20ft Sea Hunt cc Red T Top
I hope that the powers that be are reading/hearing about these concerns.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special friend he was.
-Team Gonna Fish
I think this will be a major learning experience for the organizers. My biggest concern is keeping fish live. Current check is at the scales. I would like to see them check for live fish at the check in boat. That would take out the issue of the line getting backed up and fish being in a bag too long. They may have heard all of this and have solutions at the captains dinner.
Joby
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Originally posted by ChipmanI think this will be a major learning experience for the organizers. My biggest concern is keeping fish live. Current check is at the scales. I would like to see them check for live fish at the check in boat. That would take out the issue of the line getting backed up and fish being in a bag too long. They may have heard all of this and have solutions at the captains dinner.</font id=“red”>
Joby
I surely hope so.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special friend he was.
-Team Gonna Fish
Personally a learning experience ,getting the kinks worked out. At what expense. Over 300fisherman from various states travelling and trailering boats prefishing, dealing with bait .the blast off ,the weighin . I live in Crystal Lake boat in the water .Not to bad for me and my team.I wish y’all had it as easy. I guess we will have to have a ton of patience and watch out for each other Be careful and safe I’m bringing hot chocolate Amen.
TOM GITTO
Team Shad Up and Fish member
20ft Sea Hunt cc Red T Top
I plan on weighing our fish at noon, so we won’t have to worry about the fluster cuck at the actual weigh-in … 
… it’s my Wife’s fault we HAVE to fish !!!
2005 Sea Pro 2100cc / Yamaha 150hp 4-Stroke
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Originally posted by Bowhunterquote:
Originally posted by SpoonmasterIf it’s like some of the larger tournaments I’ve fished you’ll have several different flights of boats. If they do this you will be told which flight and starting order you will have at the meeting, as well as any other important info such as livewell checks, etc. Flights usually start and weigh-in at about 30 minute intervals. The first flight weighs in first and the other flights get 30 more minutes respectively before having to weigh-in. That usually helps eliminate some of the confusion, but it can still be a pain. There is almost always a check-in boat and you have to check in, line up and blast off when told to do so by the check-in boat, in a pre-determined order, and check back in before weighing-in. It can be very frustrating when you head to your first three favorite spots and find boats already there!! Y’all be safe out there.
But like Rick said, all these boats will be back at the same time for the final weigh in</font id=“red”> and awards. How or where are we all going to dock, beach, or tie up all our boats? The big docks on the east side of Billy Dreher are basically destroyed and aren’t usable. Going to be interesting for sure.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special fri
Good stuff there archer thanks
TOM GITTO
Team Shad Up and Fish member
20ft Sea Hunt cc Red T Top
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Originally posted by ChipmanI think this will be a major learning experience for the organizers. My biggest concern is keeping fish live. Current check is at the scales. I would like to see them check for live fish at the check in boat. That would take out the issue of the line getting backed up and fish being in a bag too long. They may have heard all of this and have solutions at the captains dinner.
Joby
Bass tournaments have been doing the “bass in a bag” weigh-in line for years and their mortality rate is extremely low. Typically a fish is dead when it hits the scales as opposed to dying while in the bag waiting for weigh-in. The check-in boat is just for timing. To start checking fish then would created a much larger log jam than a weigh-in line.
I don’t know if it’s a matter of lack of tournament experience or what, but I believe some of you are over-thinking this. Weigh-in systems that work have been in place for years so there’s no need to re-invent the wheel.
Earn it everyday
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.
Never shoot a large caliber man with a small caliber bullet.
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Originally posted by archerquote:
Originally posted by Bowhunterquote:
Originally posted by SpoonmasterIf it’s like some of the larger tournaments I’ve fished you’ll have several different flights of boats. If they do this you will be told which flight and starting order you will have at the meeting, as well as any other important info such as livewell checks, etc. Flights usually start and weigh-in at about 30 minute intervals. The first flight weighs in first and the other flights get 30 more minutes respectively before having to weigh-in. That usually helps eliminate some of the confusion, but it can still be a pain. There is almost always a check-in boat and you have to check in, line up and blast off when told to do so by the check-in boat, in a pre-determined order, and check back in before weighing-in. It can be very frustrating when you head to your first three favorite spots and find boats already there!! Y’all be safe out there.
But like Rick said, all these boats will be back at the same time for the final weigh in</font id=“red”> and awards. How or where are we all going to dock, beach, or tie up all our boats? The big docks on the east side of Billy Dreher are basically destroyed and aren’t usable. Going to be interesting for sure.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have lo
Called disorganization from the get go. Dreher could have handled every boat in that tournament. Racing team putting a tournament on=no clue.
Assuming we’re all adults here. Come on.
Guy didn’t even have a leader board until Friday.
“Living’s mostly wasting time and I’ll waste my share of mine”
I for one was impressed with how well it went. A few hiccups but all in all a great job. I was a skeptic but it went well from my perspective. i think the next one will be even better.
Joby
I agree, it went much better than I expected. They could have used radios a little more every time a group color was lining for blast off. I am sure with this experience the next one will be much better.
Sportsman Heritage 229 CC
Yamaha 200 HP
Jeremiah 29:11 !!
I for one am extremely impressed with the way things went. Biggest hiccup I saw was that they didn’t get a VHF for the takeoff. The weigh-in went very smooth, which I expected. We are used to having weigh-ins. Not blast offs. That was the largest raffle give away I’ve ever been part of. My team had a great weekend. Caught fish and even won a little money. The organizers should be commended. It took a lot of hard work from a lot of people. Who didn’t get paid, btw. Unlike bass or flw. I’m looking forward to the next one.