We will be meeting at Roosevelt Lake on 3-9-2013, this is an open meeting so prospective members are welcome to attend. We have not yet decided on time and exact location (we're waiting to see where the Crappie are being caught) so watch this thread for updates.
The meeting will in the Coati campground at Windy Hill, 2 pm. Look for Fish Hawk's blue Ford Raptor.
They have crappie in Roosevelt? WTF :dance:
take your rain suit
Fishing in the rain is just part of being in the AZCA. you'll get used to it. LOL
I used to golf in the rain with spiked boots, not shoes :headbang:
just don't like the wind forecast
I saw snow in the forcast at Punkin Center on Saturday.... good luck!
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/roosevelt-az/85545/daily-weather-forecast/114?day=5
ok snow maybe not but a 20 degree cold front. hmmm team halfful is haven a hard time bein optmistic about the bite saturady. hard booze and chili and risk. five dollar pot and winner take all.
If I'm there, I'll be in for risk and menrats chili. Need to plan warm meals and maybe fill the growler:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.8317111&lon=-111.29457500000001&site=all&smap=1&searchresult=Tonto%20Basin%2C%20AZ%2C%20USA
the forecast shows just "thunderstorms" on friday (love lightning :o) then just rain and wind saturday with temperature 53
I'll be there in Spirit! Good luck guys! :headbang:
We will not make it up to fish but will be at the meeting. Everyone drive safe.
Sorry this is late :violent1:but RAINING AND TOTALLY SOCKED IN time to play games and read books :ecomcity: :banghead:
Quote from: freshwater on March 08, 2013, 07:16 AM
Sorry this is late :violent1:but RAINING AND TOTALLY SOCKED IN time to play games and read books :ecomcity: :banghead:
and drink wine.
Yogi and I to discuss in a couple hours but most likely headed up this afternoon for some night fishing... NOT! Actually, we are planning on heading up tonight (Friday) and will meet up with Freshwater, The Merlot Kid, and Cousinlll. Planning on staying both nights. My boat needs a wash so no travel cover so will get it cleaned out on the way up. Will fish Saturday with bimini top up and meeting at 2pm followed by who knows what. I'm going to bring firewood with potential for Saturday night fire to stay warm - we will see.
Wow you guys are intense. The cold weather is to much for me. But I guess when your 6'2 and only weigh 135 lbs you get cold very easy. One word comes to mind dedication. You guys keep warm up their and good luck. I know a lot of people getting sick with all these last minute cold fronts.
So we lucked out. Weather on Saturday was cold but only a few sprinkles. And no wind. Caught a 14" crappie on my 14' rod so was happy to not get skunked like usual. Hoping to upgrade to 16" crappie on my 16' rod next time. Campfire Saturday night was great. Looking forward to seeing everyone up there again for the spring crappie fest.
Yeah Matt, was actually a pretty nice weekend IMHO. Yes, a bit of rain on Friday but Saturday was nice w/ a bit of wind just as I was coming in for the 2pm meeting. Congrats on your Crappie, post cold front w/ storm so good going! Although pretty sad when you give a guy props for catching just 1 Crappie! BUT, it's gotta get better soon......Right? But way to show us all up Matt!
I fished in & around the trees west of Why Cove long lining grubs with no joy. Did graph a small school of "something" :dontknow: but couldn't get them to bite. Was thinking my success a year or so ago 4x4ing through the trees with similar conditions might pay off again. So much for that!
Pretty good turn out for the meeting given the weather. Boston's for a darn good burger & back to camp for Matt's campfire. Clouds moved off to the east bringing out the stars
Gotta hand it to you guys for having the gonads to take the chance to even go out there this weekend. Was good to see everyone, almost made me feel like I had been fishing too. I caught just as many staying warm and dry then I have in over a year anyway but it felt good anyway. Hope to make it CFS as that is a great gig.
way to go matt. bringin it in on the big stick for all the money. the rest rosied? sorry i missed the party. next weekend is back to crappie weather though. im thinkin alamo.
I don't think cousinlll had minnows so that put a dent in his chances. Not sure anyone else fished! Actually, 2 new guys that were at the meeting I believe caught 2. They might be at SCF and if they are, they will be competition for the derby.
Quote from: mrokusek on March 11, 2013, 07:27 AM
I don't think cousinlll had minnows so that put a dent in his chances. Not sure anyone else fished! Actually, 2 new guys that were at the meeting I believe caught 2. They might be at SCF and if they are, they will be competition for the derby.
they will be some competition, we'll have to treat them to a good hangover for saturday morning.