2012 Texas Striper Association Tournament Schedule

The Texas Striper Association sponsored by Moetackleshop.com and Wildcat Lighting, is pleased to announce the 2012 tournament schedule. Dates are set. Lakes and venues are subject to change based on current conditions and water levels. Pray for rain!!

February 25 Canyon lake

March 24 Lake Buchanan

April 21 Lake Whitney

May 19 Lake Richland Chambers

June 2 Cedar Creek Lake

June 16 Lake Belton

July 7 Lake Tawakoni

July 21 Lake Texoma or Lake Whitney (to be determined)



Alan Cox, President
Texas Striper Association
254-630-2252
tsaarc@gmail.com

Looks good Alan. Really looking forward to fishing a full schedule this year. I will start working on Buchanan to try to get a little added $$$ . With this amount of lead time should be able to come up with something. give me a call.

Thanks Brandon......... This is going to be an interesting year!! Im looking forward to it..............

Looks like a fun time. Cant wait.

I like it

And only 2 tournaments on a full moon


I'll be taking applications for a new net boy. More details to come.

Looks like I'll have to schedule the wedding on June 9.

Im ready. Seems like its been forever since our last tournament.

I've been waiting for this. Looks good Now we just need to pray for enough rain to fillem back up

I thought you were married already??


BTW I fell asleep last night watching the game. How did Tech do??

My Aggie is engaged to a CT. They're both graduating in May. Wedding soon after. I have strict orders that I cannot skip the wedding for a striper tournament.

I am glad you explain that I thought you were gonna have 2 wifes LOL It rain here without you no lighting though

Are there still openings for teams to participate ? I may be able to scrounge up some folks for my boat - or if not - is anyone looking for a good net man? I'm game for sure. I'm not the best fisherman in the world but can definitely hold my own. Just let me know.

Gabe

There is no limit on the number of teams. Teams can fish any or all of the tournaments. Hope you can put together a team!

PM Sent
Team Jawbreaker is taking applications for a new net boy.

I am really looking forward to fishing a full schedule this year. For those on the fence come on out and fish. Great bunch of people and kids are encouraged to fish. My 7yr old daughter loves the trophys she recieves. She is already asking when is the next one.

Cmon with it!!! We have a blast!!

Holler at me if you have any questions.

Alan,

What is going to be the determining factor on the last tournament on whether or not it will be Texoma or Whitney?

Most likely it will be lake conditions at the time. Whitney has been pretty consistent last few years.

Gotcha. Like both lakes so either one will work even though Whitney is closer.

Which ever one that Team Sharcbait gets to prefish the most

All kidding aside, Alan runs a great tournamant. Good people and alot of fun. I enjoyed it last year, but with all the irons i now have in the fire, i cant commit to all the tournies, So Holzer is gonna need a new team mate ( heaven help the new guy )

Good luck to everyone.

Hate to hear your not going to be able to fish all of them. Guess Team Odd Couple aka Jawbreaker will no longer be.

Yes, it will not be the same Jawbreaker. It's going to be a hard change for me. That look that I would get from Kerry at 4 a.m. to go catch bait was priceless. I would have gotten a picture but he always had to wear that damn knife on his belt.

Some big changes in Team Jawbreaker are in the making. Can't say anything at the moment. Captain Holzer is still working the National Striped Bass Association Draft. I have a eye for talent and good drink specials. I'm recruting a couple guys right now. You never know, one might end up being a secrete weapon.

More details to come.....

Oh, you are going to have to really look for a secret weapon...... and dont think Team SharcBait is going to go easy on you !!

I drink too much at Texoma.

I better leave that one alone........I could easily "fit" into that group also

Hell, I think I had to retire after the last Texoma tourney...

Im gonna leave that one alone also, If i bring up the fact that i thought it was a useless waste of time, then this thread will turn to a war about artificial vs bait, Then whats the best way to keep bait alive, who is the best artificial producer, etc,etc,etc.......We all know how that will turn out

So, its best i just leave it alone

Geez, don't any of you guys have a job? Wait, I forgot, some are in insurance and others work for the government.

Nevermind.

I might try to fish a few in 2012...Richland Chambers is a favorite for me. Great schedule

I think we just been introduced to a new Kerry Dugan???

We have fished Texoma before?


CORNBREAD!

Threw a couple wildcards in there this year!! Should be fun for everyone!!

Canyon is going to interesting. I am going to have to start pre-fishing it in Dec and Jan to try to get some idea.

Yes, the winter fishing is quite different!! We do have a new magic weapon though that is incredible!

Alan there is no reason to keep a secret.

Alan, you explain your secret weapon pretty well in your video.

I'd like to fish Buch, Whitney and Belton - May have to hitch a ride in the back seat with someone on those

PM Sent

Any luck finding someone to fish the tourney season with you??

I think he crashed the PM system.

Have a quick question about the teams. How many people usually fish per team I'm looking at putting a team together and was just wondering.

Thanks les

I may be off but I would say that anywhere from 1-6 people and 2-4 being common. Our team fished the last three tournaments if this year. We had four adults and one junior. Mostly depends on room and comfort. I figure this coming season, we will have a short crew till it warms up some. I got a couple crew who hates the cold. Lol

Team Sharc Bait has a couple of crew members who don't like the cold either. You just gotta bust their chops and make um fish.LOL

I hope to see all of you at the tournaments. Good luck to all

Its nice to have a full crew. Most folks don't understand how hard it is to keep up with all the things that go with running a tournament boat. Many hands make lite work......

That is true. I have recruited two friends of mine who are awseome fisherman and bring unique talents to the team.

There Randy. Fixed it for you.

Ha! No, I just had to step away from the computer for a while


Jawbreaker will be fishing the 2012 TSA and may have a new full time partner as well as a couple add-in's through out the schedule. It's still not official. He has to pass a couple of the rookie tests. Just a couple things to pass the skills test like: throw the net, snell a hook, take a beverage out of Sharc's cooler, be in the same room as Piggy Perch for more than 5 minutes, etc. etc. Just some small stuff.

Isn't that considered hazing? Hazing is wrong.

Snelling a hook??? How do you do that?? I just buy the eagle claw already smelled hooks........ You have some strict requirements...... I'm goin to have to add that to my application......

I'll go on record and say that the TSA does not support hazing of any kind and will sanction any team involved!!

Great! Thank you for making this rule now that I'll be in my SECOND year!





Disclaimer: There really isn't any hazing in the TSA

Previously posted by Holzer:
"Just a couple things to pass the skills test like: throw the net, snell a hook, take a beverage out of Sharc's cooler, be in the same room as Piggy Perch for more than 5 minutes, etc. etc. Just some small stuff."

The first two I have no problem with, and I usually bring my own beverages but if a beverage recon mission is necessary - so be it - cant go thirsty, but I must say I am curious as to who this Piggy Perch is? lol

Gabe

Piggy Perch=2009 Team of the Year and boat mechanic.

Gotcha, thanks for the update - that one had the potential to be a lot more entertaining, lol

Gabe

Boat Mechanic? I wasn't around in 09 so I'll have to get the rest of that story. I need to call Greg anyway to let him know that I need to use him as part of my interview process....

It's loaded with potential.

You already gonna trade Gabe for Ernie? Boy that was quick!

The ole Nauticstar is at the Dr. this week getting a little fixin up for the upcoming season....... Then we are going to hit the water.

Hopefully a good scrubbing is on that list! So tell me again, what color is that boat/supposed to be?

Originally Posted By: MrG
Originally Posted By: Sharc
Any luck finding someone to fish the tourney season with you??
I think he crashed the PM system.


Ha! No, I just had to step away from the computer for a while


Jawbreaker will be fishing the 2012 TSA and may have a new full time partner as well as a couple add-in's through out the schedule. It's still not official. He has to pass a couple of the rookie tests. Just a couple things to pass the skills test like: throw the net, snell a hook, take a beverage out of Sharc's cooler, be in the same room as Piggy Perch for more than 5 minutes, etc. etc. Just some small stuff.


I thought you were looking for someone to catch fish. If you get someone to do all of that, what are you going to do and who will be doing the catching???? Just got to give ya a hard time. Looking forward to the new year.

Hey! That's no way for a 6th place finisher to talk to a team that missed 3rd place by only 10 points! Go on back to massage school - I mean "Team Shearwater" and start working on a new game plan. Don't worry about me catching fish. I got a good feeling about this next year. Jawbreaker is going to catch some better fish this next season.

If your going to catch better fish next season, we will just follow you around.

Jawbreaker and Rattletrap really should stop squabbling........ I think they are kinda sweet on each other.

I will have to get new rattle traps for next season. Maybe small slabs.

Don't blame me if your boat don't start at any of the 2012 TSA Tournaments or your baits keeps dying before each tournament.

Heard Holzer and Rattletrap will be fishing together with Team Shearwater next year........

Ya, I got a little fix for that with this next season. Just too bad that it adds a little extra weight to the boat

I'm not sure if that crew would catch many fish but we would probably sure have a darn good time

Holzer,

I've got 4 more fully charged just in case lol. In fact, if they sabotage your boat we will have a back up - (they dont know where I live). Wow, I didn't know I was signing up for full on gorilla warfare lol, but sounds like fun. Oh, and my bait tank is protected by armed guards - so no worries there lol - good stuff

Gabe

Kerry weighed more than that.

Hey Holzer! What are you going to do electrocute them???

Interstate Battery SRM-29, 61 pounds each, 5 X 61 = 305 total pounds. Well OK, maybe so...

Shhhhh!

WOW,

Here i am playing nice and still get drug into it.

Wont be much longer to see who pulls Holzer's boat in after not starting while on the water, and his trolling motor breaks somehow.

That looks like a fun schedule.

I've been out with my 5th battery and new secret weapon partner. Team Jawbreaker will be the team to watch in 2012!

Team Bustin Loose will be watching ya'll in our rear view mirror. Riley and I recruited a couple of sharks this year to join us.

Holzer, We all know that the 5th battery is for your "Tickle Me Elmo" OH!!!! WAIT!!!! im sorry, didnt mean to reveal your new secret weapon partner.

Looking forward to my first TSA tournament and looking forward to meeting the rest. Been sharing my reports with TFF for nearly 10 years.

Looking forward to it Robert. We're going to have a good time.

Thats just funny.

You'll enjoy it! We did the last three, this year and cant wait till February. Watch out for Brandon though, he'll borrow a couple DD22's and will beat you with em.

gonna try to make some of these in 2012

I said thanks !!!LOL

Might want to wait until you meet all of the group before you say that

Especially you. Don't be scaring off me team

Its getting close.

Hey I remember this thread

Made reservations for Team Jawbreaker this week.

Where is the canyon tournament, gonna be?

Capt John, Unfortunately, there are some issues regarding lake levels in which we may have to do some rescheduling. The venues for some of the Tournaments are yet to be determined. As soon as the venue is set for Canyon Lake, I will be posting the announcement. Any suggestions or thoughts are welcome. Feel free to call or message me. Im looking forward to another fun season!!

Thanks,

Alan

Pray for lots of rain.....

Alan,

Buchanan is low but we are still able to launch right now with ease.

we are gonna try and make these tournys this year

Without some major rain, Alan, Texas striper tournaments may have to be held in Arkansas. Looking forward to the 2012 season. Wherever that may take us.

Hey Guys!! MrG and I went on a recon trip this weekend. As expected this lake is low too. Only a few ramps left in the water. Plans will be posted as soon as I can solify the details. I hope to get the announcement out soon.

Mr. President, Texoma has got plenty of water AND fish...any consideration of moving it from MAYBE status at the end of the schedule into contention?

Right now:
Canyon Lake, Tx- Sunny 70
Denison, Tx- Sunny 38

I'm ready to head South!

I'll have to make sure I factor in an extra hour for the trip. Looks like I'll be driving through a little town called West.

make sure you bring enough for everyone

I might be packing a few extras. But you're going to have to come find me

Good to see you are paying attention No Sweat !! Actually, Texoma is a lake that is certainly on my mind in regard to the lake levels this year. There could certainly be some changes in the schedule this year and we could wind up there at some point.

There is always Tawakoni to consider if your thinking about chaning lakes. Still a few ramps open and nice fish are being caught. Just a thought.

Whats the word? Hows it looking for Canyon?

I have never fished Canyon Lake.

http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon/

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/canyon/

Our president is staying in contact with the Corps and Comal County. We have a lodge looking forward to hosting the tournament and another not far away that can accommodate teams. There are ramps at both. On 1-15-12 both were open. The county closed the ramp at the host lodge early last week.

I hope this weather system or another in the next few weeks will raise the level enough and there'll be no problems. It may be a last minute deal but I don't think accommodations will be a problem.

Looks like Canyon got some very much needed rain last night. Reports of 4-5" were reported in that area. Lets hope the lake gets some of the run-off.

HERE is the latest info about the Canyon Tourney.

That will work Holzer.

Looks like it came up a little over six inches. That should get that ramp back open.

Info will be coming out soon........ We WILL be having a tournament at Canyon Lake on Feb 25th. Detail will be out in the next week or so. Be interesting to see what this rain does.

gettin closer

I haven't heard much from Mr Wood. I hope he can make it. I think my wife wants him to sign the picture they took together at Sharc's house. It's bound to be worth some money one day

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Poor Kerry.

Any word on where the tournament will be hosted?

All right Guys, Just relax we still have 24 days until the first tourney. Due to water levels, I have delayed the announcement a little bit. It will be coming within a week.

Thanks,

Alan

Waiting on permits to be approved. Should be in the next couple of days.

Well, I thought it was funny.