5/14/10 at 8:00am Get-together for NH Fisherman-EVERYONE'S INVITED!!

[jaystraw]

I'm trying to put together a little get together/mini tourney for anyone who wants to meet up on Friday, May 14, 2010. I was thinking of doing it at Hopkinton Lake, Frankiln Pience Lake, or Powder Mill Pond. They are all big lakes with good ramps and plenty of parking. Franklin Pierce and Powder Mill also have plenty of space for a BBQ after we are done fishing, or we can head to a local spot for food and drinks.

I've actually only fished Hopkinton Lake out of all of those, but they all have very diverse fisheries and good reputations.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you want to come. My boat is probably full, but I think others may have some room.

Tight lines everyone!

[unhbass37]

Jay I may be able to do it. Are we going early morning? Those work best for me. I'll see if I can get Nashua Fisherman to go also. Let me know.

[Shane J]

Jay, the 13th is a Thuresday, and unfortunately I cant make it that Friday. Too bad, cuz I wanna hook up with you all and do some Fishing! I'm sure you guys will have a blast.

[NHfroggin]

Friday sounds good for me, my boat wont be ready for then but if anyone has an open seat and doesn't mind count me in.

-matt-

[wagn]

That friday sounds good to me. Powderhill pond has my vote, but I don't really care which lake you choose. I've got an open seat if someone needs a ride

[jaystraw]

I'm up for the morning or afternoon unhbass.  If morning works better for people, I'm always ready to go eary AM.

Sorry Shane!!!!!  Maybe we can meet up another time??

[nashua fisherman]

I'll see if I can get Nashua Fisherman to go also. Let me know

what day/time are we talking about? definetly interested.

[jaystraw]

I'll see if I can get Nashua Fisherman to go also. Let me know

what day/time are we talking about? definetly interested.

Friday May 14, 2010. not sure on the time..maybe 7:00am start time?

[nashua fisherman]

i need to know if this is a sure thing since i need to give 7 working days notice to take a day off from work and dont want to waste a vacation day.

the last time we tried to organize one of these i bought a bunch of stuff for the after party/bbq and it got cancelled at the last minute.

[unhbass37]

Jay could we plan it a later aound 9:30am? I will be traveling from Nashua and don't get out of work till 6:30am and will need to travel up there.

Tom do you want to come in my boat?

[nashua fisherman]

yes.

[jaystraw]

Hey Guys,

9:30am is fine with me.  We could even push it to 10:00am if that makes it easier for you.

This is a sure thing.  If the lake we pick has issues, there are a few more lakes within a 10 to 15 minute drive that we could go to. All have good fishing, and I live across from \ a pond as well.

I'm leaning heavily towards Powder Mill Pond or Franklin Pierce Lake.  The access road to Hopkinton Lake had a closed sign on it on Monday.

If we do it at Franklin Pierce, we can head ove to my place after for food/drinks.  If we end up doing it at Powder Mill Pond, we can head to a little pizza place in Peterborough or Antrim after.

[unhbass37]

Awesome Jay. Should be a fun time, Even if I don't catch anything LOL. As we get closer to the date is it possible to PM me the directions?

Derek

[jaystraw]

I can do that.

Both lakes are also easy to get to..and I'm sure you will catch something. You'll probably end up catching the monster of the day!!

So far we have:

me and Matt W. in my boat

wagn- with open seat possibly with Matt-who needs a seat

Derek and Tom- Same boat

That's it so far. Hopefully we can get a few more folks, but if not, I'm still planning on it.

[wagn]

i need to know if this is a sure thing since i need to give 7 working days notice to take a day off from work and dont want to waste a vacation day.

the last time we tried to organize one of these i bought a bunch of stuff for the after party/bbq and it got cancelled at the last minute.

Yeah I still feel bad about how that worked out.

Sorry

Anyways, I'm in for sure.   Either lake is fine by me. Powdermill is closer, plus i know where it is, but I'm always up for new lakes in the area.

Matt let me know if you want a seat on my boat (bassmaster) if you are coming. I sent you a message as well

[NHfroggin]

Yeah ill be there, Thanks for the seat Wagn!

-matt-

[unhbass37]

Jay my wife just told me there MAY be a conflict with my sons sports and the fishing, but I will know more at a later date. I will do my best to get there.

[wagn]

Hey Jay, have you ever fished Franklin Pierce before?

I just looked at the map on the fish and game website. It looks like a great lake, but it says no public access.

Those maps aren't always right, that map could be 20 years old for all i know.

But I just want to make sure we can all get in the water without any problem

[jaystraw]

Yeah, they say "no public access" because the park/launch is supposedly only for Hillsboro town residents. It's actually a paved launch with a dock!!!!

I've never launched there, but I've fished froom shore and caught a LMB. I was at the launch a couple weeks ago and the water level was too low and the dock was not in. I'm going to head back over there later next week to see where things stand.

[jaystraw]

unhbass..do you know when you will know if you have a conflict? I can change the weekend if you do, but I just wanted to it early enough not to cause problems. I just want to make it easy on Tom.

Regardless, I"ll be fishing that day and everyone who wants to can join me!!

[unhbass37]

Jay to be honest I think there will be a conflict. I have two boys who are very active in sports and it is tough for me to get out at times. It's get alot better for me at the end of June. I think it may be best for you guys to go on the date you planned. Hopefully we could do another one sometime in late June or whenever.  I really appreciate you tring to make it work for me.

[jaystraw]

No problem man. Family first!!

Tom are you still in? I know you and unhbasss were going to share a boat.

If it's easier, we can change it to later in the summer. I just wanted to hit the spawn together as a group, but we can change things to get everyone included. I know there was another person thart could not make the date.

But like I said before, I'll be out fishing that day, and everyone that can is welcome to join me.

[unhbass37]

That would be great. Let me know what you all decide. Thanks Jay

[wagn]

I'm going to be fishing anyway Jay. Let's just get as many people as we can and we can always do it again.

I think this is much better then the tourney I tried to plan. Keep is simple and just fish

[sdcoll]

sounds interesting to say the least,may just be worth checking  out  , ill know more as the days get closer to that date,,,,