Gathering Update, please read!

[Tennesseejugger]

OK here it is, this is the format that I have come up with.

Categories:

1. Large Mouth/ small mouth = big fish
2. Pan fish = total weight
3. Catfish = big fish

Large mouth and Smallmouth must be alive.
If you catch a giant catfish and want to CPR, weigh it, take photo and have a witness.

If all agree then we can take up $10.00 per angler and Have gift cards for 1st place winners.

The date will be June 30th (Sat). Start time 06:30 and end at noon.
Location: Lagaurdo rec area, Old Hickory Lake on Hwy 109 in Lebanon.

There are picnic tables and a sand beach for swimming, now as far as food, I can bring my grill and I think that if you just brought what you want to eat and drink would be the best. I will bring extra burgers and buns and what not. What would be great if we could get some of our wifes to come and hold a spot for us...

If we all agree on the gift card, K-mart has Basspro gift cards that we could get. The date should give all advance notification to be able to attend.

This is going to be an awesome event and I am looking forward to meeting you all.

Don

PS...any legal means of fishing, be it cane pole, trolling what ever as long as it is legal, any type of bait as long as it is legal can be used. Pan fishers please only weigh in fish that you would normally keep for table fare. This will be an individual event, so if you have more than one person in your boat then it is up to you to keep track of your fish! Maybe use culling markers. The date has been changed to June 30th so that TK can attend. Also you may fish from the bank as long as you are within the Law..

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tennesseejugger]

ok here it is, this is the format that i have come up with.

Categories:

1. Large mouth/ small mouth = big fish
2. Pan fish = total weight
3. Catfish = big fish

large mouth and smallmouth must be alive.
If you catch a giant catfish and want to cpr, weigh it, take photo and have a witness.

If all agree then we can take up $10.00 per angler and have gift cards for 1st place winners.

The date will be june 30th (sat). Start time 06:30 and end at noon.
Location: Lagaurdo rec area, old hickory lake on hwy 109 in lebanon.

There are picnic tables and a sand beach for swimming, now as far as food, i can bring my grill and i think that if you just brought what you want to eat and drink would be the best. I will bring extra burgers and buns and what not. What would be great if we could get some of our wifes to come and hold a spot for us...

If we all agree on the gift card, k-mart has basspro gift cards that we could get. The date should give all advance notification to be able to attend.

This is going to be an awesome event and i am looking forward to meeting you all.

Don

ps...any legal means of fishing, be it cane pole, trolling what ever as long as it is legal, any type of bait as long as it is legal can be used. Pan fishers please only weigh in fish that you would normally keep for table fare. This will be an individual event, so if you have more than one person in your boat then it is up to you to keep track of your fish! Maybe use culling markers. The date has been changed to june 30th so that tk can attend. Also you may fish from the bank as long as you are within the law..

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!! bump!

[thehick176]

Sounds fair to me. I want to mention something and get yall's opinion. What if we throw the whole tournament idea out the window with this being our first ever gathering. We can all meet up on the set date and fish for fun with whatever means possible whether it be on the bank,yak,boat etc.... At the set time to return we fire up the grill, hang out and have a good time. With all this being said, whoever would be interested in having a tournament on another date, could be discussed there.
Again, just throwing it out there and seeing what everyone thinks. I feel we would have alot more people come if it didnt have a "Tournament' atmosphere. I fish quite a few tournaments and i know some people are turned off by them.
Not to knock your ideas Jugger, which are great. Dont want you to get the wrong idea of what i'm saying.

[Tennesseejugger]

Sounds fair to me. I want to mention something and get yall's opinion. What if we throw the whole tournament idea out the window with this being our first ever gathering. We can all meet up on the set date and fish for fun with whatever means possible whether it be on the bank,yak,boat etc.... At the set time to return we fire up the grill, hang out and have a good time. With all this being said, whoever would be interested in having a tournament on another date, could be discussed there.
Again, just throwing it out there and seeing what everyone thinks. I feel we would have alot more people come if it didnt have a "Tournament' atmosphere. I fish quite a few tournaments and i know some people are turned off by them.
Not to knock your ideas Jugger, which are great. Dont want you to get the wrong idea of what i'm saying.
This is not a tourney, it is going to be just as you described. I just tossed the idea of collecting $10.00 for a gift card. We do not have to do that at all it was just a suggestion. When all show up we will discuss it then!

[jad2t]

This is not a tourney, it is going to be just as you described. I just tossed the idea of collecting $10.00 for a gift card. We do not have to do that at all it was just a suggestion. When all show up we will discuss it then!


So we're grilling afterwards? Sounds great, hopefully nobody will go around preaching to some of us about what fish we should and shouldn't eat though...

[thehick176]

I can see this becoming bigger and bigger every year. Sounds like its going to be a lot of fun. I do see one problem though, how the heck will we know who is who? LOL

[Tennesseejugger]

I can see this becoming bigger and bigger every year. Sounds like its going to be a lot of fun. I do see one problem though, how the heck will we know who is who? LOL Name tags?

[thehick176]

Nah. Hopefully we'll all figure it out lol

[jad2t]

I'll be the guy with all the biggest bass, look for me haha

[MNfisher]

I can see this becoming bigger and bigger every year. Sounds like its going to be a lot of fun. I do see one problem though, how the heck will we know who is who? LOL

I will be the guy with the Minnesota accent! LOL!

[Tennesseejugger]

I will be the guy with the Minnesota accent! LOL!
I will be the one running around like a chicken with its head cut off.

[Tennesseejugger]

If you have some folding tables please bring them, that way we could put all the food on one long table, bring your yard chairs to sit also. I am working on trying to get a large grill big enough to cook lots of food on. Also if you have any of those pop up shelters that would be great.

[bd-]

I hope to be able to make it, but I doubt I'll compete in any of the tournament fishing. It'll be nice to meet everyone and maybe grill some good food though.

bd

[tkwalker]

As far as holding a spot ... I am not fishing this time ... I am going to set up my EZ-UP and make it the Fishing TN.COM Headquarters ... So everyone bring a folding chair and set it up in the immediate area around the EZ and we will stake our turf .... I think they do have Bar B Que grills or at least they did in the past ... I think Nixon was President ... or was it Johnson :D ... We will get there early enough to probably get any picnic site we want ... <'TK>< PS .... I have some sharpies and labels that everyone can write their names on and stick them on your shirt ... Don't know how long they will stick, but I have plenty ......

[creeksmallie]

I will be there either holding fort down with TK or fishing.

[titansfan2104]

I will try and make it depending on the date

[tkwalker]

I will try and make it depending on the date

June 30th .... :D

[jmull65]

well hopefully this all works out cause on june 30th ill be in tunica for my birthday which is on june 28th. but im hoping we all can do this again if it works out!!:cool: i sure would love to attend though.

[Tennesseejugger]

1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk

It is going to be a great gathering!

[Nashville Dude]

If the date is the 30th, I will be there, but don't have a boat so if someone wants to let a noob like me aboard, I'd much appreciate it!

Greg

[Tennesseejugger]

If the date is the 30th, I will be there, but don't have a boat so if someone wants to let a noob like me aboard, I'd much appreciate it!

Greg
Yes it is on the 30th and brother just show up there will be plenty of boats that would enjoy having you aboard! 06:30 till noon for fishing then we eat!

[FINNEY]

I viewed the Calender on this site. It looks like somethings wrong, It dont go past 2006. The Gathering is Laguardo on Hwy 109? I have been to the swimming area is that it?

[Tennesseejugger]

I viewed the Calender on this site. It looks like somethings wrong, It dont go past 2006. The Gathering is Laguardo on Hwy 109? I have been to the swimming area is that it? Yes sir that is the place!

[Alphahawk]

Will not be fishing but would like to show up and meet folks. Laguardo was my old stomping grounds....43 years ago...LOL.


Regards

[tkwalker]

Okay folks ... The 2 each decals that I am giving to each member/participant (if you are there, to fish or not the decals will be given to the members present that are on TNJUG's list) on the 30th of June are the black one's displayed here ... This will take you to Page 5 of the Gathering Thread... scan down to Decals .... http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5225&page=5 ....

They are 12' X 3.5" in Gloss Black ... additional decals are $4.00 each.

I can have a larger 18" X 5.5" decal made (Great for Boat or Truck) in the following colors ... Gunmetal Gray, Gloss Black, Gloss White, Red, Burgundy, Bright Pink, Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Dark Blue (Navy) , Yellow, Orange, Purple, Teal (Blue-Green), Beige, Lime, Dark Green (Forest), Metallic Silver, Gold, and Cream ... ALL Decals from this vender are made of weather proof Vinyl... The larger one's are $12.00 each ... Let me know if interested so I can put in my order to the supplier ... Thanks ... <'TK>< :)

[SAMBOLIE]

Will not be fishing but would like to show up and meet folks. Laguardo was my old stomping grounds....43 years ago...LOL.


Regards

Alpha, What did you stomp on in Laguardo? :)
Did you cruise the Laguardo Market?

[Alphahawk]

Alpha, What did you stomp on in Laguardo? :)
Did you cruise the Laguardo Market?

Back then was a beer can..LOL. Don't do that anymore.


Regards

[Tennesseejugger]

1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass

[spottedbass]

Add spottedbass

[Tennesseejugger]

add spottedbass 10-4

[Tennesseejugger]

1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent

[MattR]

I hate to say that I won't be able to make it on that date, but I hope you guys have a great time and catch some fish. I also hope its a successful gathering so there will be more in the future that I can attend!

Like so many others I love the site and the friendly exchange of information. I feel like I've learned a lot on the site (even though I can rarely get Priest to cooperate) and I really appreciate everyone's posts. Have a great get together!

[vincent]

This is a great idea. I would like to join this gathering.

I usually fish from the bank as I do not have a boat. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to be on a boat if anyone can accommodate. I have fishing gears (and life jacket), just need some space on a boat. I can share gas costs too. :) It will be a dream come true for me to catch fish from a boat, looking forward to the gathering.

[Tennesseejugger]

This is a great idea. I would like to join this gathering.

I usually fish from the bank as I do not have a boat. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to be on a boat if anyone can accommodate. I have fishing gears (and life jacket), just need some space on a boat. I can share gas costs too. :) It will be a dream come true for me to catch fish from a boat, looking forward to the gathering. Welcome and as of right now there is no one else in my boat but me, I have offered to others but none has accepted yet! But I will be Bass fishing! But again there are several that have said that they have room in their boats, so Brother just show up!

[Tennesseejugger]

1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C

[Tennesseejugger]

As the time gets closer I think that I will ask each person to bring some type of food or beverage, we will have a list of who is to bring what.

for example,
Jugger= Burgers, hot dogs....

So be thinking about what you can bring, do not worry about posting it now. I will get to that closer to the 30th.

Thanks!

Jugger

[tkwalker]

Don, put me down for a couple of big bags of charcoal and lighter ... Also I have a portable charcoal grill if we need another one ....
<TK>< :)

[thehick176]

Lord have mercy, I miss one day on this topic and i have to go back 2 pages just to get caught back up! LOL

Anyway, went out on OH yesterday and it wasnt very impressive. They have dropped the water a foot, which had the fish pretty skiddish. Most of the grass i had planned on topwater fishing were almost high and dry. Saved the trip by fishing bluffs and managed some good fish.
To all the bowfishers, there were carp and gar all over the place up shallow.

[Tennesseejugger]

1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie

[Tennesseejugger]

Is it time yet?

[TNtransplant08]

Wish I could attend. I'll be heading to WI to visit the fam. Hope you all have a great time!

[Travis C.]

Miss one week on vacation without internet and all hell breaks loose on here. :D

Pencil me in and I hope it works so I can make it.

Guiding dad on a trout trip so it will depend on his schedule in June.

[Tennesseejugger]

I was out at Spnecer creek and threw every thing I could think of and GOOSE EGGED, the water is real low. But any way thaey have started charging at Laguardo again. $4.00 per vehicle.

1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C
27. Sgt Oakley

[Travis C.]

I will definitely be there.

Taking dad on another weekend.

[Fish Whisperer]

@ Tennessee Jugger, thanks for your service...

[Tennesseejugger]

@ Tennessee Jugger, thanks for your service...
You are very welcome and thank you!

[Sgt Oakley]

I cleared the date and I will be there with my son

[Tennesseejugger]

1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C
27. Sgt Oakley

[Travis C.]

Are we still doing a tourney format or has it changed?

If so then are we just weighing (1) largemouth or (1) smallmouth for those chasing bass?

I don't mind either way just look forward to having fun.

[Newbie]

OK here it is, this is the format that I have come up with.

Categories:

1. Large Mouth/ small mouth = big fish
2. Pan fish = total weight
3. Catfish = big fish

Large mouth and Smallmouth must be alive.
If you catch a giant catfish and want to CPR, weigh it, take photo and have a witness.

If all agree then we can take up $10.00 per angler and Have gift cards for 1st place winners.

The date will be June 30th (Sat). Start time 06:30 and end at noon.
Location: Lagaurdo rec area, Old Hickory Lake on Hwy 109 in Lebanon.

There are picnic tables and a sand beach for swimming, now as far as food, I can bring my grill and I think that if you just brought what you want to eat and drink would be the best. I will bring extra burgers and buns and what not. What would be great if we could get some of our wifes to come and hold a spot for us...

If we all agree on the gift card, K-mart has Basspro gift cards that we could get. The date should give all advance notification to be able to attend.

This is going to be an awesome event and I am looking forward to meeting you all.

Don

PS...any legal means of fishing, be it cane pole, trolling what ever as long as it is legal, any type of bait as long as it is legal can be used. Pan fishers please only weigh in fish that you would normally keep for table fare. This will be an individual event, so if you have more than one person in your boat then it is up to you to keep track of your fish! Maybe use culling markers. The date has been changed to June 30th so that TK can attend. Also you may fish from the bank as long as you are within the Law..

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Tennesseejugger for your effort, and for the invitation.

I guess I will the one who count your fish, unless if i catch something by coincidence.

[Travis C.]

Thanks for reposting the outline Newbie.

If someone chooses to fish from the bank, will they need to be at launch and leave with everyone else? What if they catch a bass/mess of panfish down lake somewhere off the bank. Are they required to bring them back or can they CPR those as well since they have to car ride the fish.

I am sure everyone wants to see fish at the end of the deal but don't want to see some die due to a car ride its bad enough in a boat after a hot day. If they are going to eat them then its no issue.

[tsuggs]

it'll be a game time decision for me,but sounds like a party i dont want to miss.Fishin,food and fun!

[tkwalker]

Thanks for reposting the outline Newbie.

If someone chooses to fish from the bank, will they need to be at launch and leave with everyone else? What if they catch a bass/mess of panfish down lake somewhere off the bank. Are they required to bring them back or can they CPR those as well since they have to car ride the fish.

I am sure everyone wants to see fish at the end of the deal but don't want to see some die due to a car ride its bad enough in a boat after a hot day. If they are going to eat them then its no issue.

Travis, go back and read these 79 post and bring yourself up to speed .. http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5225 , also would not hurt to go back and read Page one, post one all the way to the last thread on this posting ...

This is a gathering of FTI members, not a tourney, If it is legal any member can do what he wants to do with his fish, (No brow beating if anyone keeps fish if it is legal) If they are fishing for bass from the bank it would be their responsabilty to keep it alive in a tank and aerator in the vehicle. Just like a boat ... If he is fishing for the award.

Like previously stated this is our first "Gaithering" and looking to have a lot of fun meeting the members ... Also previously stated we will be continuing updating information right up to the Gathering date of June 30th ...

For instance all members must meet at Laguardo at the offical FTI site ... So we can meet and make sure everyone is on the same page with times etc ... ... Folks will leave in boats and maybe cars/trucks as well ... The honor system on Livewells, Ice Chest etc ... If any member feels that He or She has to cheat to win during a fellowship meeting, well they need more help than what FishingTN.com can supply.:o

Organnizing a free style fun time like this ... IS NOT EASY (Hats off to TNJUG) ... and we are not going to bog it down with a lot of DETAILS, RULES and REG'S. ... As far as the $10 for the three catagories, well, that can be voluntary but only the particpants that entered will be eligible ...

I and all of the members are really looking forward to looking at a name tag (use both your Username and Sir name) and putting a face with the name ... Looking forward for those who are fishing for the first time in a boat ... who has never had the opportunity to do so but now from a FishingTN member who is gracious enough to take out a member who would have been bank bound . Also looking forward to the food and fellowship ... This is what FishingTN. com is all about ... And I thank you ... <'TK>< :)

[Travis C.]

Thanks TK, I didn't mean to muddy it up and yeah there are a lot of pages I will go back through due to being without internet all last week in FL.

Looking forward to meeting everyone that I haven't met yet.

[Travis C.]

I will have an open spot in my boat as well.

If anyone wants to learn how to fly fish for gills or bass let me know and I'll plan on just bringing fly rods etc.

Otherwise, I will just be chasing whatever with regular gear and leave the other at home.

[tkwalker]

We will see who needs rides etc. That morning ... better yet .. Maybe the week before the "Gathering" we will get a list of the folks with a spare boat seat ... and a list of folks who need a ride and pair these folks up before hand to expedite things ... But to be honest no time clock is an issue here ... party time and fellowship is what this is going to be about .... <'TK>< :)

[agelesssone]

If I get to make it, I plan on jug fishing. Nice, slow relaxing. That means I can take two other fellas on my boat. So anyone who wants to relax and jug fish you can hang with me. If we happen to catch a big catfish, one of my two fishing partners can have the prize or split it between themselves. I'm just here for the fun and party!

[MNfisher]

If I get to make it, I plan on jug fishing. Nice, slow relaxing. That means I can take two other fellas on my boat. So anyone who wants to relax and jug fish you can hang with me. If we happen to catch a big catfish, one of my two fishing partners can have the prize or split it between themselves. I'm just here for the fun and party!

I may be interested in that! Or I was thinking of "Photographing" the event. But relaxing in a boat sounds awesome too!

[agelesssone]

MN,
let's stay in touch. Jug fishing is fun and relaxing. We may start out at the meeting site, then trailer the boat to below OH Dam, put in, fish for a few hours, then trailer back to the park. I just think the catfishing will be better below the dam, having never fished up in the lake section.
I'm not concerned with winning anything, just looking to meet a bunch of the guys on this site and make some new friends.

[nutz455]

Been away for a few weeks as I'm finishing my last year of law school while working full time. So, glad I saw this event though. It's during my break from school and looks to be a great time! I also just picked up a used kayak to get out on the water and fish some.

I have to check a few things on my schedule but I will most likely be able to make this.

[MNfisher]

MN,
let's stay in touch. Jug fishing is fun and relaxing. We may start out at the meeting site, then trailer the boat to below OH Dam, put in, fish for a few hours, then trailer back to the park. I just think the catfishing will be better below the dam, having never fished up in the lake section.
I'm not concerned with winning anything, just looking to meet a bunch of the guys on this site and make some new friends.

Sounds great! I am not worried about winning anything either! Just looking forward to a great day on the water with new friends!

[tkwalker]

I may be interested in that! Or I was thinking of "Photographing" the event. But relaxing in a boat sounds awesome too!

MNFISHER, How about you becoming the offical Camera guy throughout the event, land and sea ... (All infavor say I ...All appose, boy can I count the times this has happened to me LOL !!) ) ... and post the pic's later ... Will you accept ?? ... Thanks I knew you would ;)<'TK>< :)

[MNfisher]

MNFISHER, How about you becoming the offical Camera guy throughout the event, land and sea ... (All infavor say I ...All appose, boy can I count the times this has happened to me LOL !!) ) ... and post the pic's later ... Will you accept ?? ... Thanks I knew you would ;)<'TK>< :)

I would love to be the official photographer! I do not have a boat, so someone would need to help me out with the sea part:D But I do ACCEPT:)

[Tennesseejugger]

I would love to be the official photographer! I do not have a boat, so someone would need to help me out with the sea part:D But I do ACCEPT:) But if you go below OH dam you will not be close to everyone else. There is some great jug fishing at Spencer Creek where the Gathering will be located, but you need to check the regs. Last I thought jug fishing was not allowed on the weekends during the day due to heavy boat traffic.

[Travis C.]

Last I thought jug fishing was not allowed on the weekends during the day due to heavy boat traffic.

On TWRA lakes there is a no weekends and certain holidays during some on the year but not major reservoirs. Pretty much the only jug regs are Name, TWRA ID# on each, limit 50 per angler with a single hook on each, can't be within a 1000 yards (just over a half mile) of below a dam and must be ran at least one time a day.

[agelesssone]

Well, that knocks out the thought of juggin. Below OH dam begins Cheatham Lake so apparently that would remove it from the list of fishable lakes on the weekends.
I'm glad you brought this up as I didn't know about the 1000 yard distance you couldn't jug fish below the dam. And hadn't given much thought to juggin the "river" on the weekends. But it has been explained to me that below every major river dam in TN begins the next lake/reservoir technically (and legally).

Looks like I'll have to try something else.

[Travis C.]

Well, that knocks out the thought of juggin. Below OH dam begins Cheatham Lake so apparently that would remove it from the list of fishable lakes on the weekends.

You are fine as long as you don't get within that distance.

Old Hick, Cheatham and are Corps of Engineers not TWRA managed lakes.

TWRA lakes are ones like Marrowbone where you have to typically pay a fee to use and be off at a certain time.

[Travis C.]

But it has been explained to me that below every major river dam in TN begins the next lake/reservoir technically (and legally).

This is correct regarding regulations and in some instances if there is a tailwater running into it like say the Stones does then it will fall on the regs of what body its running into.

The Stones from mouth to Percy Dam is under Cheatham regs.

[jad2t]

Just throwing this out there...

I already mentioned that I don't have a boat so would like to get in with someone. If anyone happens to be a striper guy, I'm dying to hook one of those things so if for this gathering you want to take a boat ride to below OH Dam and get after stripers or anywhere else on OH that you have knowledge of their existence, pick me! I'll gladly pitch in for gas since it may be a long boat ride. It would be a great opportunity for me to not only make a new friend/fishing buddy, but also finally hook a striper (or 7).

[agelesssone]

Thanks Travis. I have been unclear what lakes are TWRA and which are Corps of Engineers. What you are saying is that Center Hill, Dale Hollow, Cordell Hull, Tims Ford, Old Hickory, Cheatham, and Percy Priest are all Corps of Engineer lakes and not TWRA lakes, is this true?

[Travis C.]

Browns Creek Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/brownscreek.html)
Carroll Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/carroll.html)
Coy Gaither/Bedford Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/coygaithers.html)
Davy Crockett Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/davycrockett.html)
Garrett Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/garrett.html)
Gibson County Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/gibson.html)
Glenn Springs Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/glennsprings.html)
Herb Parsons Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/herbparsons.html)
Lake Graham (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/lakegraham.html)
Laurel Hill Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/laurelhill.html)
Maples Creek Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/maplescreek.html)
Marrowbone Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/marrowbone.html)
VFW Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/vfw.html)
Whiteville Lake (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/whiteville.html)
Williamsport Lakes (http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/pond/TWRAfamlake/williamsport.html)

These above are the 18 TWRA managed lakes.


The lakes below on here:
http://www.tva.gov/sites/sites_ie2.htm are TVA lakes in TN which mainly follow the Tennessee River.

The lakes below on here:
http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/states.cfm?state=TN are Corps Of Engineers lakes in TN which mainly follow the Cumberland.

[Travis C.]

What you are saying is that Center Hill, Dale Hollow, Cordell Hull, Tims Ford, Old Hickory, Cheatham, and Percy Priest are all Corps of Engineer lakes and not TWRA lakes, is this true?

Tim's is not Corps its TVA (check my links).

TWRA techincally manages not just all lakes but all flora/fauna in TN.

The difference is the 18 TWRA managed lakes are designed and regulated especially for family fishing, these lakes prohibit alcoholic beverages, houseboats, inboard motors, water skiing, personal watercraft, and swimming. Usually, there is also a fee to fish and rent boats if available. They will have some special regulations for creel/size of some species too.

[jad2t]

Just throwing this out there...

I already mentioned that I don't have a boat so would like to get in with someone. If anyone happens to be a striper guy, I'm dying to hook one of those things so if for this gathering you want to take a boat ride to below OH Dam and get after stripers or anywhere else on OH that you have knowledge of their existence, pick me! I'll gladly pitch in for gas since it may be a long boat ride. It would be a great opportunity for me to not only make a new friend/fishing buddy, but also finally hook a striper (or 7).


Bumping this since it got pushed down quite quickly before many had a chance to see it

[ALANRAYG2]

Thanks Travis. I have been unclear what lakes are TWRA and which are Corps of Engineers. What you are saying is that Center Hill, Dale Hollow, Cordell Hull, Tims Ford, Old Hickory, Cheatham, and Percy Priest are all Corps of Engineer lakes and not TWRA lakes, is this true?

Are you asking about the TVA Lakes?

TRY THIS LINK


http://www.tva.com/river/index.htm

[titansfan2104]

What's the weather looking like for June 30 :D

[agelesssone]

OK, sounds like jug fishing is back on since I won't be on a TWRA lake.

And I'll take a trip down the river with my GPS to see where 6/10ths of a mile is (to clear the 1000 yd mark) AND THEN, make sure there are no creek mouths that I have to be at least 100 yds away from!!

I'm kinda surprised they don't tell me what bait I am allowed to use on my ONE hook.

This will make it interesting. I guess I'll have to pick up all my jugs before thye get to the creek mouth, ferry them downriver 200 yds and re-deposit them in the water, huh?

[Travis C.]

AND THEN, make sure there are no creek mouths that I have to be at least 100 yds away from!!

That is just for trotlines. The single hook I am sure is a safety issue.

With the temps being mid 70's at Rockland they are probably higher up river towards the gathering. Does anyone know if the cats have spawned or started to yet?

You might do just as good on some flats back in one of the creek arms. Just a thought.

[titansfan2104]

That is just for trotlines. The single hook I am sure is a safety issue.

With the temps being mid 70's at Rockland they are probably higher up river towards the gathering. Does anyone know if the cats have spawned or started to yet?

You might do just as good on some flats back in one of the creek arms. Just a thought.
The blues and flats should be done. May the 5th on the main channel outside misty cove was 78 , that was after it rained hard that morning so I don't know how that affected the temp. It was up around 81 in the shallow spots. The big cats will start their spawn in 70-72 degree water , so I'm thinking they should be finished or real close to it

[Tennesseejugger]

Just to give all a heads up, Laguardo has started charging again so expect to pay $4.00 per vehicle.

[Tennesseejugger]

I have been in Fla. So please look at the list below and if your name is not on it please reply.

This gathering is for Fishing TN.com members only, if you have a friend that would like to attend then they must become a member. As of right now this will still be held at Laguardo rec area. You can launch you boat and beach it over by the picnic table area, it is all sand there. Look for TK's Headquarters setup.

Once I see that the list has been updated and completed I will then ask each of you to bring a food item and or beverage.

THIS IS NOT A FISHING TOURNY!!!!!!

Just a good time of fellowship and fishing!


1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C
27. Sgt Oakley
28. Eaglestrike

[jad2t]

Im throwing this out there again fellow fishermen.... I don't have a boat and would be more than happy to pay for gas if someone wants a fishing partner in their boat. I also am dying to catch my first striper and I know several of you are experienced striper fishermen. If anyone wants to make this a striper day, I'll meet you as early as you want to meet and, again, pay for gas since I know striper fishing often involves covering a lot of water. Let me know! It not, I still want to get in a boat with someone!

[Tennesseejugger]

I have been in Fla. So please look at the list below and if your name is not on it please reply.

This gathering is for Fishing TN.com members only, if you have a friend that would like to attend then they must become a member. As of right now this will still be held at Laguardo rec area. You can launch you boat and beach it over by the picnic table area, it is all sand there. Look for TK's Headquarters setup.

Once I see that the list has been updated and completed I will then ask each of you to bring a food item and or beverage.

THIS IS NOT A FISHING TOURNY!!!!!!

Just a good time of fellowship and fishing!


1. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C
27. Sgt Oakley
28. Eaglestrike

[browntrout]

I would love to join you but I will be in Atlanta this weekend on a church retreat. I would love to show you guys how to catch some trout on Old Hickory Lake. Wait a minute, might be a good thing that I can't make it. Lol. I hope y'all have a great time and hopefully I can make the next one. I hope y'all post some pics and or some videos. Good luck to all.

Roy.

[jad2t]

I would love to join you but I will be in Atlanta this weekend on a church retreat. I would love to show you guys how to catch some trout on Old Hickory Lake. Wait a minute, might be a good thing that I can't make it. Lol. I hope y'all have a great time and hopefully I can make the next one. I hope y'all post some pics and or some videos. Good luck to all.

Roy.


There are trout in Old Hickory Lake?? I've never fished it so I don't know

[browntrout]

There are trout in Old Hickory Lake?? I've never fished it so I don't know

No I was only kidding.

Roy

[Tennesseejugger]

I would love to join you but I will be in Atlanta this weekend on a church retreat. I would love to show you guys how to catch some trout on Old Hickory Lake. Wait a minute, might be a good thing that I can't make it. Lol. I hope y'all have a great time and hopefully I can make the next one. I hope y'all post some pics and or some videos. Good luck to all.

Roy. The Gathering is not until the 30th of June.

[Travis C.]

There are trout in Old Hickory Lake?? I've never fished it so I don't know

It not something you would go to search out. BUT..

Some do get caught from time to time. Its not often and they are usually big. A few years ago a 5lb bow was caught while catfishing around Saunders Ferry Park and a couple christmas ago a 28" brown was caught at the Steam Plant.

My guess is they either get caught up in heavy water flows or end up following pockets of cooler water in the hot summers. I really don't know though.

[Reel Tune]

Go ahead and put me down I'll try my best to make it, and my wife will probably be with me.

Jeremy

[Tennesseejugger]

. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C
27. Sgt Oakley
28. Eaglestrike
29. MidTnkayakAngler
30. Browntrout

[browntrout]

The Gathering is not until the 30th of June.

Oh sorry I was confused. Then I will be able to come. I will fish out of my kayak. Maybe alpha and I can fish together.

Roy

[Tennesseejugger]

[QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22030]. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C
27. Sgt Oakley
28. Eaglestrike
29. MidTnkayakAngler

[BigDfromTennessee]

If this is open to new members on the board, I would do my best to make it out. There are just a lot of plans up on the air for the month of June.

D

[tkwalker]

If this is open to new members on the board, I would do my best to make it out. There are just a lot of plans up on the air for the month of June.

D

This open to all members of Fishingtn.com ... I will be making a final request for shut off being June 15th .. For the final decal order ... There are a few extras ... But we really need to know the final count by 6-15-12 ... <'TK>< :)

[Travis C.]

Okay folks ... The 2 each decals that I am giving to each member/participant (if you are there, to fish or not the decals will be given to the members present that are on TNJUG's list) on the 30th of June are the black one's displayed here ... This will take you to Page 5 of the Gathering Thread... scan down to Decals .... http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5225&page=5 ....

They are 12' X 3.5" in Gloss Black ... additional decals are $4.00 each.

I can have a larger 18" X 5.5" decal made (Great for Boat or Truck) in the following colors ... Gunmetal Gray, Gloss Black, Gloss White, Red, Burgundy, Bright Pink, Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Dark Blue (Navy) , Yellow, Orange, Purple, Teal (Blue-Green), Beige, Lime, Dark Green (Forest), Metallic Silver, Gold, and Cream ... ALL Decals from this vender are made of weather proof Vinyl... The larger one's are $12.00 each ... Let me know if interested so I can put in my order to the supplier ... Thanks ... <'TK>< :)

BUMP... so that its together with your latest post below TK

[browntrout]

Oh sorry I was confused. Then I will be able to come. I will fish out of my kayak. Maybe alpha and I can fish together.

Roy

Ok sorry I lied. My wife reminded me I have a wedding that I have to go to that day!! Sorry.... :mad:

I dont know why we have to go to those things.......

[Tennesseejugger]

[QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22035][QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22030]. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C
27. Sgt Oakley
28. Eaglestrike
29. MidTnkayakAngler
30. backdoc

[tkwalker]

Thanks Travis ... Let's make it simple ... everyone needs to go back and catch up on the "Gaithering" That will be held June 30th 2012 ... All members attending get 2 ea . decals ... See previous post for design .... Everyone needs to be signed by 6-15-12 ... to receive decals ...only a limited amount .... Thanks ... <'TK>< :)

[backdoc]

I plan on being there.

[Tennesseejugger]

[QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22064][QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22035][QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22030]. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C
27. Sgt Oakley
28. Eaglestrike
29. MidTnkayakAngler
30. backdoc
31. MGoodman

[tkwalker]

Folks, these are the larger decals for your Vehicles and boats ... The one shown 18 inches long ... Larger ones can be produced ( see http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5237&page=2) in just about any color ... I have received the smallier black decals that 2 ea will be given to each member present at the "GAITHERING" I have enough for 30 people so far ... The cut off for the entry will be June 15th if you want decals ... Thanks and looking forward to meeting you all .... <'TK>< :)

[agelesssone]

I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to make it due to other commitments, but the interfering one got moved to July 14th, so I'm in.

And I have open seats on the boat (two open seats max) so if anyone needs a ride, let me know. We'll probably meet up at the park, then drive down and fish below the dam at OH for either stripers or catfish.....or both. I have plenty of gear. If someone has a favorite pole or baits they prefer to use, by all means bring it.

Let's get connected and make final arrangements.

Merv

[MNfisher]

i wasn't sure if i was going to be able to make it due to other commitments, but the interfering one got moved to july 14th, so i'm in.

And i have open seats on the boat (two open seats max) so if anyone needs a ride, let me know. We'll probably meet up at the park, then drive down and fish below the dam at oh for either stripers or catfish.....or both. I have plenty of gear. If someone has a favorite pole or baits they prefer to use, by all means bring it.

Let's get connected and make final arrangements.

Merv

pm sent

[Tennesseejugger]

[QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22081][QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22064][QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22035][QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22030]. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6. blr3a
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11. Randy10357
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26. Travis C
27. Sgt Oakley
28. Eaglestrike
29. MidTnkayakAngler
30. backdoc
31. MGoodman
32. Grobie
33. BigDfrom Tennnessee

[agelesssone]

OK, I have one seat left open in the boat.

We'll be checking in at the park, then driving down below OH dam and fishing for cats and stripers below the dam. Then we'll load back up and head to the park for lunch and check in.

PM me if you're looking for a boat seat.

Merv

[vincent]

Merv, pm sent. Please check. Thanks!

[Travis C.]

Looks like I won't be able to make the gathering now due to some family obligations... :mad:

Hopefully there will plenty of pictures.

[MNfisher]

Looks like I won't be able to make the gathering now due to some family obligations... :mad:

Hopefully there will plenty of pictures.

I promise to take plenty of pics Travis!

[randy10357]

Unfortunately, I am now going to be out of town on the 30th.....and I was REALLY looking forward to this gathering.:(

Hopefully, we can do another one as I really want to meet all of you on this site.

And, I want to get a pair of the decals and will gladly pay for them.:)

[Grobie]

Please put me down to attend on 6/30/12. The only lake I've fished in TN was Dale Hollow. So I'm excited to see a new area. I tried to see if anyone else had an opening on their boat but got lost in the 8 pages of posts. Anyone still have a spot? Also, what still needs to be brought to the cookout?

Thanks for the organizing. Sounds awesome.

[BigDfromTennessee]

Put me down to be there on the 30th. I am really looking ford to it.

D

[Tennesseejugger]

[QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22081][QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22064][QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22035][QUOTE=Tennesseejugger;22030]. TennesseeJugger
2. Nofish
3. Agelessone
4. Thehick176
5. Jad2t
6.
7. lforet2002
8. butts 0907
9. MNfisher
10. Doc Marshall
11.
12. Striperfan
13. Greasy Ham
14. Fish Whisperer
15. bd ????
16. Fairweatherfisherman
17. Finney
18. creeksmallie
19. titansfan2104 ?????
20. TK
21. Nashville Dude
22. Alphahawk
23. spottedbass
24. Vincent
25. Newbie
26.
27. Sgt Oakley
28. Eaglestrike
29. MidTnkayakAngler
30. backdoc
31. MGoodman
32. Grobie
33. BigDfrom Tennnessee

Gathering update as of today, if your name is on the list and you are not attending please let me know ASAP!


I need folks to step up and bring food, I am bringi burgers and buns... So I will post another thread to start a food list....

[Tennesseejugger]

Just a couple of weeks left and its on like Donkey kong!

[tkwalker]

No I was only kidding.

Roy

Believe it or not I use to catch Bows during my lunchtime (when I worked for TVA) at the intake of the filter plant at Gallatin Steam plant ... Remember Guys ... OH is a very cold lake and you have two trout sources from the Caney and Obed ..... <'TK>< :)

[tkwalker]

Don, please update the attendance list ... I have gone back and checked all post ... I have the following not atteneding that is on the list :

blr3a
Randy10357
titansfan2104
Travisc

folks remeber Friday the 15th 0f June is the latest sign up for the "Gaithering" and have two decals on the 30th ... after this date .... Members signing up may not get them during the gaithering but I will order and mail them to late signees that attended.( non attending members can order these for $4.00 each, plus custom sizes and colors ) .... <'TK>< :)

[titansfan2104]

Don, please update the attendance list ... I have gone back and checked all post ... I have the following not atteneding that is on the list :

blr3a
Randy10357
titansfan2104
Travisc

folks remeber Friday the 15th 0f June is the latest sign up for the "Gaithering" and have two decals on the 30th ... after this date .... Members signing up may not get them during the gaithering but I will order and mail them to late signees that attended.( non attending members can order these for $4.00 each, plus custom sizes and colors ) .... <'TK>< :)

I don't remember ever saying I wasn't gonna be there?? I'm planning on making it as of right now unless something happens with work or something.

[Fish Whisperer]

I plan on bringing a few packages of hot dogs and brats, who's bringing the tater salad?

[agelesssone]

I plan on bringing a big bowl of pasta salad. And probably baked beans.

[Tennesseejugger]

Please look at the updated list, I have removed three names so far, if you are not going to attend please indicate here ASAP!


All need to bring what they intend to drink but we need all to step up with what food to bring... Items needed, plates, cups, napkins, condiments, maters, onion, lettuce, pickles, relish, buns, ice,,ect ect!


1. Jugger= burgers and buns
2. TK= charcoal
3. agelesssone= Pasta salad, baked beans
4. Fish whisperer=hot dogs and brats

[MNfisher]

Please look at the updated list, I have removed three names so far, if you are not going to attend please indicate here ASAP!


All need to bring what they intend to drink but we need all to step up with what food to bring... Items needed, plates, cups, napkins, condiments, maters, onion, lettuce, pickles, relish, buns, ice,,ect ect!


1. Jugger= burgers and buns
2. TK= charcoal
3. agelesssone= Pasta salad, baked beans
4. Fish whisperer=hot dogs and brats


I will bring plates, cups, napkins and I can bring condiments too. Ketchup and Mustard.

[Sgt Oakley]

About how many total people are going to be there? I know it will be me and my wife.. We will bring the plates and cups and napkins. just need a ROUGH ball park guestiment

[titansfan2104]

The way that area was packed with boats this past Saturday I'm thinking of passing on bringing my boat and just hanging out!! A lot of traffic in that area!!

[tkwalker]

The way that area was packed with boats this past Saturday I'm thinking of passing on bringing my boat and just hanging out!! A lot of traffic in that area!!

Don, I was just by there Friday ... I should have checked it out ... M. Gallatin Ramp.. it located at the foot of the 109 bridge on bridge on the Wilson county side ... neat place with Picnic tables a cove and a dock ... really don't know if it is still open ... I will be by there Thursday the 21st ... I will check it out ... It is only 3 miles north of Lagardo on 109 ... <'TK>< :)

[tkwalker]

About how many total people are going to be there? I know it will be me and my wife.. We will bring the plates and cups and napkins. just need a ROUGH ball park guestiment

This is a first for all of us ... I will supply 80 pounds of Charcoal and lighter ... and it we will keep the supplied grills going ... you might want to bring a small portable grill for yoyurself just incase especially if you have wife and kids ... I know Kids ... EAT NOW !!! ...

For the folks who are bringing their familes ... I would provide for yourself just to make sure ... The folks that are bring beans, salads, buns, brats , chips for the masses ... whatever we really don't know right now ... If everyone would list for Don what and who is bringing what it would be great and we can lay everything out on Tables etc ...

We know we are going to have a least 30 members there ... now family members is a different ballgame as far as covering food ... we have no count ... running blind ... This will be a learning experience for the future ... see above for possibly another venue <'TK>< ;)

[agelesssone]

No problem for me to throw the weber in the back of my Expedition and bring it and charcoal and if y'all need'
em, brats, chicken breasts and anything else we might need. My wife and baby girl will be in Europe for a while and I'll be footloose!

[BigDfromTennessee]

The way that area was packed with boats this past Saturday I'm thinking of passing on bringing my boat and just hanging out!! A lot of traffic in that area!!

Old Hickory has lots of boat traffic on the weekends in the summer most anywhere. At least Lagardo is in a creek arm off the main lake. There are places around there to get away from the traffic. A kayak fisherman has to learn these things. :)

D

[Tennesseejugger]

The way that area was packed with boats this past Saturday I'm thinking of passing on bringing my boat and just hanging out!! A lot of traffic in that area!! You can launch your boat at Davis Corner (lots of parking) and come across the creek to lagaurdo....Remember we will start fishing at 6:30 so if you get there at 6am there is usually plenty of parking spaces left...But like I said you can launch at Davis corner and just come across the creek and beach your craft at the picnic area...lots of sandy bottom to beach your boat.

[Tennesseejugger]

You can launch your boat at Davis Corner (lots of parking) and come across the creek to lagaurdo....Remember we will start fishing at 6:30 so if you get there at 6am ther is usaually plenty of parking spaces left...But like I said you can launch at Davis corner and just come acroos the creek and beach your craft at the picnic area...lots of sandy bottom to beach your boat.
Bump!

[Tennesseejugger]

bump!
bump!

[Tennesseejugger]

bump!bump!!!!

[titansfan2104]

Means he doesn't have anything to say It's a way to keep the thread at the top of the forum.

[tkwalker]

Means he doesn't have anything to say It's a way to keep the thread at the top of the forum.

Thanks for the enlightenment ... Now I know what Bump means ... LOL ! <'TK>< :)

[butts0907]

Just throwing it out there, but if anyone who is planning on attending this is coming from Nashville, let me know and maybe we can coordinate riding together. Also, I don't know if it's trying to be coordinated, but I have a back seat in my boat for anyone looking for one.

Thanks!
-Paul

[tkwalker]

Okay, I checked out LaGardo ... Yep to crowded and to busy and $$$ ...And little shade I went by Martha Gallatin Rec Area today ... It is about 3 miles North on Hwy 109 right at the foot of the Gallatin Bridge on the left ... I was there at 2:00PM ... It was like it was back in the 70's when GABA use to hold all of it's Tourneys out of there except it's better with a lot of improvements and no $$ fees ... (There were no boats in the parking lot ... In fact no vehicles at all except the Summer Rec attendants trailer.

large parking area .... a covered pavilion, about 5 more Picinic tables with nice grills all under shade trees and a back cove where you can beach your boat ... right at the tables and pavilion ... a perfect place ...

Gates open @ 6:00 AM ..

Directions ... Going North to Gallatin from I-40 you are on HWY 109 North ... You will go approx 11 miles and you will top a hill and see the bridge and construction below ... There will be a storage facility, a Garage and Quick Mkt next to a small Strip mall . At the end of the strip mall turn left ... go 100 yds and you will see it on the right .. (note this is the last chance to turn off of 109 before you cross the bridge )

I think this will take care of all the congestion, parking problems, Beaching boats and SUN ... <'TK>< :)

[BigDfromTennessee]

I still plan on being there regardless of where it is held. I hope to see more of you fellow kayak guys out there.

Looking forward to it...

D

[thehick176]

Sounds like a good idea TK. Laguardo is a really nice area but as you said, it gets extremely crowded. I think i will put in here at Bartons Creek by my house and run the river down there.

[Tennesseejugger]

Sounds like a good idea TK. Laguardo is a really nice area but as you said, it gets extremely crowded. I think i will put in here at Bartons Creek by my house and run the river down there. You live on Bartons creek? I fish that creek alot. My daughter just bought a white brick house on Colesferry and Bartons is behind her house.

[thehick176]

Yeah i live a couple miles from the ramp at Bartons. Off of Cedar Grove rd.

[fairweatherfisherman]

Good deal. Shade will be nice!!

[BigDfromTennessee]

Went to the new proposed site at Martha Gallatin Recreation Area this evening to scope it out since I had never been there before. From a kayak fisherman's perspective, it looks like there is plenty of kayak friendly water in the immediate area and within paddling distance. I hope to see more fellow kayak anglers out there next Saturday.

D

[agelesssone]

TK,
Do we have to check in at the park BEFORE we fish?

Me and my boat crew were planning on fishing below OH dam and that's 38 minute drive from the park. If so, what is the earliest we can check in so we can still get to the dam and have time to fish.

Did you say weigh in is at 12:30?

[Greasy Ham]

I hope to see more fellow kayak anglers out there next Saturday.

D

I'll be there with my kayak.


Also how did this thing turn into a fishing tournament?

[Saltwaterwalt]

Still not sure if I can make it, but trying. Won't make any tourney, but I'd like to make the cookout. Is anyone bringing name tag stickers so we can write our FT user names on? Would be the easiest way to put a face to the names of all these threads we read as we're wandering around the cookout. :D

[Tennesseejugger]

I'll be there with my kayak.


Also how did this thing turn into a fishing tournament? This is not a tourny just a fishing get together!

[Tennesseejugger]

TK,
Do we have to check in at the park BEFORE we fish?

Me and my boat crew were planning on fishing below OH dam and that's 38 minute drive from the park. If so, what is the earliest we can check in so we can still get to the dam and have time to fish.

Did you say weigh in is at 12:30? This is not a tourney! No weigh in...We eat at 12:00. At first we had thought about having a little fun tourney but it just got out of sorts.

[agelesssone]

OK, musta missed that part where it's no longer a tourney.

Glad to hear it, now I can just meet my fishing partners at the OH dam and fish as early as we want.

[agelesssone]

UH OH! With no rain in sight, OH might not be generating any current for the foreseeable future. Could be tough fishing below the dam.

At least they are "spilling" some to keep the river flowing. Hopefully that will produce some current for the shad/skipjack/stripers to feed in.

[titansfan2104]

UH OH! With no rain in sight, OH might not be generating any current for the foreseeable future. Could be tough fishing below the dam.

At least they are "spilling" some to keep the river flowing. Hopefully that will produce some current for the shad/skipjack/stripers to feed in.

From what I been hearing they are keeping all the spillways rolling to accommodate the lock and any barge traffic!!
For some reason I can't find old hickory dam generation schedule. Cordell hull has been spot on with its schedule.

[tkwalker]

Sorry Guys, have been out of State to Columbia, MO this past weekend won all three classes in my 3 hp Racer (sometines Bass Boat LOL !!) :)

Okay I see a few post has been made and most have been answered about the upcoming "Gaithering" ... I will go by Office Max and see if they have some type of sticky back label we can use for the name tags ... Please put your FTI handle (username) on the tag as well as the Name you put on your Income Tax Form ... :D When filling out..

This is a first so there are no hard, set in concrete times start or finish ... Fishing or cooking ... This is just going to be a good fellowship meeting ... and a learning curve for next year... Would like to get the Charcoal going by atleast 12:30 PM ... If you catch some nice fish and want to show them off and have some pic's taken that would be good ... If not, being fishermen, we all have stories about the one that got away !! ...

There was a list started by Don a few pages back about what some folks are bringing ... I am sure there will be some extra goodies, but make sure you bring what you want to cook and drink ... At this point the food thing is a little loose so be prepared;)

[spottedbass]

Mark me down as a big maybe now. My wife is having outpatient surgery on Friday. I'll just have to see how she is doing.

[FINNEY]

It's still up in the air if I will make it to the gathering. If I come I will grab something on the way, chips, buns, ice, drinks or whatever we need. Looking like motochuck and I are coming, but it's so hard to make plans.

[Newbie]

Please look at the updated list, I have removed three names so far, if you are not going to attend please indicate here ASAP!


All need to bring what they intend to drink but we need all to step up with what food to bring... Items needed, plates, cups, napkins, condiments, maters, onion, lettuce, pickles, relish, buns, ice,,ect ect!


1. Jugger= burgers and buns
2. TK= charcoal
3. agelesssone= Pasta salad, baked beans
4. Fish whisperer=hot dogs and brats
I am bringing a cooler with ice and soft drinks. :D NO BEER
Also, plates, cups, and napkins.

Anyone still has available spot in his boat for a newbie fisherman?

[thehick176]

I may or may not have an open seat in my boat for anyone who would like to bass fish. I have a night tourney friday night but i will be at the gathering also. My extra seat just depends on if the wife joins me or not.
PM me if interested

[tkwalker]

I am bringing a cooler with ice and soft drinks. :D NO BEER
Also, plates, cups, and napkins.

Anyone still has available spot in his boat for a newbie fisherman?

Newbie, I am sure we can find you a ride Sat Morning ... Also remember the gates don't open until 6:00 AM .. So being there super early won't do any good ... besides we don't want 30 boats backed up to hwy 109 ...

Thanks Newbie ... There are other folks who are bringing stuff that is not on the list, so back track a few pages for the latest ...

NOW BEER :D ... Being a Corp facility use good judgement here ... Bring cups etc ... Please do not walk around with open containers ... This could also bump up against the Wilson County open container laws ... :)

[Newbie]

I will bring plates, cups, napkins and I can bring condiments too. Ketchup and Mustard.


All need to bring what they intend to drink but we need all to step up with what food to bring... Items needed, plates, cups, napkins, condiments, maters, onion, lettuce, pickles, relish, buns, ice,,ect ect!


1. Jugger= burgers and buns
2. TK= charcoal
3. agelesssone= Pasta salad, baked beans
4. Fish whisperer=hot dogs and brats
5. MNfisher=plates, cups, napkins and I can bring condiments too. Ketchup and Mustard.
6. Newbie= onion, lettuce, pickles, buns, chips and ice with cooler. Also, soft drinks
I just updated Tennesseejugger list.

If someone can help in listing other things that we can bring?

[Newbie]

Newbie, I am sure we can find you a ride Sat Morning ... Also remember the gates don't open until 6:00 AM .. So being there super early won't do any good ... besides we don't want 30 boats backed up to hwy 109 ...

Thanks Newbie ... There are other folks who are bringing stuff that is not on the list, so back track a few pages for the latest ...

NOW BEER :D ... Being a Corp facility use good judgement here ... Bring cups etc ... Please do not walk around with open containers ... This could also bump up against the Wilson County open container laws ... :)
I will bring around 6 of those 2L container. I think that would fine.

[tkwalker]

Thanks Newbie for the assistance !!!! <'TK>< :)

[Reel Tune]

I'll bring a few cases of water, a few cases of gatorade, a few cases of cokes, 6-8 bags of chips, 3 coolers for the beverages, and ice for the coolers.

[jad2t]

I'll be bringing my own lunch and I'll definitly hang around for a while and get to meet some of you. This is a fantastic idea. Hopefully we all leave Saturday with a few new fishing buddies!

[Tennesseejugger]

Looks like it is all comming together, it going to be hot!

[thehick176]

You got that right Jug!

[Greasy Ham]

Watermelons. I'm bringing some. :)

[Nashville Dude]

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it. Have family coming into town. Have fun, folks!

Greg

[lforet2002]

I also won't be able to make it.For those of you that don't know my buddy was in a severe accident last Saturday and I'll be heading to Chattanooga Friday night to visit him and his family..Please continue to pray for him as he is still in critical condition.

http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5368

[nomad60]

I also won't be able to make it.For those of you that don't know my buddy was in a severe accident last Saturday and I'll be heading to Chattanooga Friday night to visit him and his family..Please continue to pray for him as he is still in critical condition.

http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5368

Oh man, so sorry to hear about your friend. My daughter currently has her learner's permit and is working on getting her license and this is the kind of stuff that as a parent, keeps me awake at night with worry; not her driving ability but the other idiots out there on the road.

[Tennesseejugger]

Is anyone just a bit concerned with the high temps of 105 for Saturday?

[thehick176]

Yes I am Jug. Not very enjoyable fishing in that kind of heat thats for sure

[tkwalker]

:o How many think we should Rain Check this until we have cooler temps and maybe some rain ....

Only the ones who were planning on attending need to reply ... <'TK>< :o

[creeksmallie]

October we may see some cooler temps. I say postpone heat stoke is no fun.

[thehick176]

I say postpone. Unfortunately

[Reel Tune]

I'm for postponing it. Sarah and I were talking yesterday about the heat and how we thought it should be postponed for safety reasons. I'm still planning on making it if its on, but if it is postponed for Sept/Oct when we hopefully have more water and cooler temps I would be fine with that. I'm just looking at the safety side of things with the low water levels and extreme heat.

[Tennesseejugger]

I myself would rather wait until some safer temps are in the air!

[eaglestrike09]

Yep postpone it, not everyone is as crazy as me to be out in this weather!! lol Caught this one this morning at Stewart creek!

[MNfisher]

I am cool with whatever. I am usually busy on weekends so I was pumped I could make it, but completely understand postponing due to circumstances.

[BigDfromTennessee]

Postponing might be the best decision. If it is postponed I will likely fish Saturday morning anyway but start and finish earlier.

D

[Greasy Ham]

Sounds good about postponement. I'm still gonna eat watermelon though.

[Tennesseejugger]

Yep postpone it, not everyone is as crazy as me to be out in this weather!! lol Caught this one this morning at Stewart creek! That looks like a KVD 1.5 sexyshad...Great lure!

[thehick176]

LOL @ GREASYHAM! I cant wait for our 2nd attempt at getting together anyway

[BigDfromTennessee]

Sounds good about postponement. I'm still gonna eat watermelon though.

Sounds like a good time. It's the perfect weather for it.

D

[jad2t]

I'm still up for it because we're starting at 5am for stripers and quitting around 10:30. Forget hanging out in the park to eat and sweat in 107 degrees. No offense but I'll get to meet you all another time haha. I'm going home after the fishing and back to sleep. We should try this again around October when it starts to cool off and the fishing will be better anyway.

[butts0907]

It's completely understandable if it's postponed, but I'm fine either way. I've actually already cleared the schedule for Saturday morning, so I'm going to fish either way...I just may "accidentally" forget to tell my wife it's been rescheduled if that's what ends up happening...sssshhhhhhh....

-Paul

[Fish Whisperer]

As a fat guy, I'd welcome this being postponed... I look forward to meeting y'all in the fall...

[thehick176]

Sounds like a lot of people were leaning towards postponement, just waiting for someone to make the first move lol.

[Travis C.]

http://www.anglerwise.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/beer-bottle-fishing-lure.jpg




Throw a case of these on ice and you're bound to catch them in that heat Saturday.

:D

[Fish Whisperer]

I'd bite in the diet miller version of that lure...

[jad2t]

Dude thats the last thing we need to be drinking in 107 degrees!! I could go for a cold one after the fishing is done and I'm back in the air conditioning though

[tkwalker]

By Popular demand it seems this would be a better decision ... Lets wait until October .... Hopefully it will be cooler and maybe we'll get some rain by then .... <'TK>< :)

[agelesssone]

I'm good with postponing it. I'll be fishing with jad2t and MNfisher that morning below OH dam. But we'll quit when it gets uncomfortable and go back to the AC.

See y'all in the fall.

[Newbie]

Last night I was laughing on you guys. You don't like it around 102?? That's what I saw in the weather website.

:o Today I realized what you all were concerned about, it is no more joke, 118 degree :(

Glade you had postpone it.

I hope this weather won't last long

[Grobie]

Certainly agree postponing is the right move. Will be happy to meet ya'll in October.

[fairweatherfisherman]

Good call on the postponement. We'll have a great time in October. Look forward to meeting everyone then.

[bd-]

I'm relieved it's being postponed too. It's 8:00 p.m. right now, the sun has gone down, and it's STILL 104 degrees outside! That's just brutal.

Today's high was 109. That is the highest temperature ever recorded in Nashville for any day of the year. And we're not even in July yet.

bd

[tkwalker]

I'm relieved it's being postponed too. It's 8:00 p.m. right now, the sun has gone down, and it's STILL 104 degrees outside! That's just brutal.

Today's high was 109. That is the highest temperature ever recorded in Nashville for any day of the year. And we're not even in July yet.

bd

bd, you know I don't know where they get these temp records ... I can remember back in the early 80's in Gallatin a rash of heat that lasted about a week and I saw the $$ bank temps reading 113 deg. But thank the God of nature that we have low Humidity now ... running 16 % to 23 % (This is Arizona weather) .. If the humidity was higher we would have some rain !! It has not rained at my house since April ... It has rained North and South but not where I live !!!??? ...

My pond has dropped 3 feet and I am running my aerator 24/7 just to try to keep the $100 worth of Bream I stocked 4 weeks ago ... I was only running the Aerator 8 hours a day until a big fish kill ... Pond dropped to low ... No OXY (not a temp problem) I filled two commercial trashcans with dead 2 to 4 pound bass, Large bream, gizzard shade, carp, and cats ... Thank goodness for the buzzards ... They cleaned up all I could not reach for about three days ... It was beginning to smell worce than a pig farm around here until they showd up !!

I have an UN-insulated metal building in front of my Old Outboard Barn which is my shop .. ... I usually see 100 deg's in the summer I have 8 fans going and we get use to it ... I never complain !!! I'll take hot over cold any day in my old age !!! I hate Cold !! Today it read 116 deg ... No problem ... Low Humidity ... I HATE COLD ... I will never complain about How Hot it gets ... as long as I am cool when I eat and sleep LOL !! :D ... Plus the Millers thru the day easies the pain !! ;) <'TK><

PS ... I am going to go thru all of the post from the beginning of the first gathering interest that Don brought up ... I am going to ask for a volunteer committee to work with me and Don (TNJUG) to make our Oct. Gathering a more organized event ... Most of this can be done thru the the website or private messages or email ... Then as we get closer to the date; I want to invite the committee to my place so we can finalize it ... And eat a Hot dog and drink a coke or whatever ...

Newbie would you be interested ... also anyone else ... There were so many who seemed to be really pumped ... Lets hear from you ... Don is the Daddy Rabbit of this and we will work together ... <'TK>< :)

[Newbie]

118 degree was reported in MTSU today :o see the pic

tkwalker: I would be more than happy to work on that.

[tkwalker]

118 degree was reported in MTSU today :o see the pic

tkwalker: I would be more than happy to work on that.

Thanks newbie ... Please send me a private message <'TK><:)

Need more members guys ... so far there is Don, myself, and newbie ...

MidTnYak Angler ... How about you and Sarah heading up (champion) The yakers (note: I lived in Gallatin for 13 years... There are some great off channel fishing on the south of the channel especially up near the discharge of the steam plant and everypoint in between shallow water and islands !!)

MNfisher ... You be the site Photographer ...

Agelessone, TheHick,Jad2t seems like ya'll like fishing below OHD ... smallies maybe ?? Also need some Bream and Cat fisherman to champion this .. ... Just think about it ...

Anyone who wants to volunteer for the committee ... <'TK><

[MNfisher]

PS ... I am going to go thru all of the post from the beginning of the first gathering interest that Don brought up ... I am going to ask for a volunteer committee to work with me and Don (TNJUG) to make our Oct. Gathering a more organized event ... Most of this can be done thru the the website or private messages or email ... Then as we get closer to the date; I want to invite the committee to my place so we can finalize it ... And eat a Hot dog and drink a coke or whatever ...

Newbie would you be interested ... also anyone else ... There were so many who seemed to be really pumped ... Lets hear from you ... Don is the Daddy Rabbit of this and we will work together ... <'TK>< :)[/I][/B][/SIZE][/FONT]

Yep, TK, I am in! Whatever you need!

[Tennesseejugger]

bd, you know I don't know where they get these temp records ... I can remember back in the early 80's in Gallatin a rash of heat that lasted about a week and I saw the $$ bank temps reading 113 deg. But thank the God of nature that we have low Humidity now ... running 16 % to 23 % (This is Arizona weather) .. If the humidity was higher we would have some rain !! It has not rained at my house since April ... It has rained North and South but not where I live !!!??? ...

My pond has dropped 3 feet and I am running my aerator 24/7 just to try to keep the $100 worth of Bream I stocked 4 weeks ago ... I was only running the Aerator 8 hours a day until a big fish kill ... Pond dropped to low ... No OXY (not a temp problem) I filled two commercial trashcans with dead 2 to 4 pound bass, Large bream, gizzard shade, carp, and cats ... Thank goodness for the buzzards ... They cleaned up all I could not reach for about three days ... It was beginning to smell worce than a pig farm around here until they showd up !!

I have an UN-insulated metal building in front of my Old Outboard Barn which is my shop .. ... I usually see 100 deg's in the summer I have 8 fans going and we get use to it ... I never complain !!! I'll take hot over cold any day in my old age !!! I hate Cold !! Today it read 116 deg ... No problem ... Low Humidity ... I HATE COLD ... I will never complain about How Hot it gets ... as long as I am cool when I eat and sleep LOL !! :D ... Plus the Millers thru the day easies the pain !! ;) <'TK><

PS ... I am going to go thru all of the post from the beginning of the first gathering interest that Don brought up ... I am going to ask for a volunteer committee to work with me and Don (TNJUG) to make our Oct. Gathering a more organized event ... Most of this can be done thru the the website or private messages or email ... Then as we get closer to the date; I want to invite the committee to my place so we can finalize it ... And eat a Hot dog and drink a coke or whatever ...

Newbie would you be interested ... also anyone else ... There were so many who seemed to be really pumped ... Lets hear from you ... Don is the Daddy Rabbit of this and we will work together ... <'TK>< :)[/I][/B][/SIZE][/FONT]
You know you can count me in brother!

[agelesssone]

How about stripers below OH?

[thehick176]

Sign me up TK.

[bd-]

bd, you know I don't know where they get these temp records ... I can remember back in the early 80's in Gallatin a rash of heat that lasted about a week and I saw the $$ bank temps reading 113 deg.

Keep in mind that temperatures across a given area aren't completely uniform. Within several miles, some places will tend to be a little hotter or cooler based on air flow, exposure to sun, elevation, etc. Last night I was driving home with the window down through an area on the edge of the Plateau, and I would hit patches of air in certain hollows that were different enough in temp that I could feel it get hotter or cooler.

Even if a bank thermometer is calibrated to be truly accurate (a big if), it's most likely sitting in a black-top parking lot where the temps are going to register several degrees higher than what is probably being noted at the recording station.

Those bank thermometers in Gallatin might have registered 116 when the station hit 109 Friday.

bd

[tkwalker]

Keep in mind that temperatures across a given area aren't completely uniform. Within several miles, some places will tend to be a little hotter or cooler based on air flow, exposure to sun, elevation, etc. Last night I was driving home with the window down through an area on the edge of the Plateau, and I would hit patches of air in certain hollows that were different enough in temp that I could feel it get hotter or cooler.

Even if a bank thermometer is calibrated to be truly accurate (a big if), it's most likely sitting in a black-top parking lot where the temps are going to register several degrees higher than what is probably being noted at the recording station.

Those bank thermometers in Gallatin might have registered 116 when the station hit 109 Friday.

bd

Your absolutely correct bd, I have experienced these same temp changes while riding my motorcycle, jeep and such at night especially in the rural settings ... And I understand about some of the accurracy of the suspected Bank thermometers.

It's kind of like the "Global Warming " advocacy group placing there instrumentation near heat exchange sources in industrial areas ... Sorry bd :p The two just went together .... LOL !! <'TK>< :)

[Tennesseejugger]

113 or 107 either way it is to dang hot!