O.K. Here's the details:

Event will be held on the 12th of July, at Lake Palestine.. As stated on another post Dominick Pescatore (Raptor) has opened up his Community launch and grounds... We will be getting directions up soon... If interested in going you will need to send $5.00 per person with names (full) to Dominick at:

Dominick Pescatore
104 Williamsburg Lane
Bullard, Texas 75757

This will assure Dominick that your going to attend and he'll be able to get a guest list to the gate attendant... (Gated community)
Also it allows him the chance to go buy supplies. (Add boat or no boat, back seat open, backseat closed to your info..)
Deadline will be July 6th....
Please feel free to P.M. either me, Pappa Mark, or Raptor...

O.K. Fishing will start at 6:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. we will meet at the ramp clean fish and let the frying begin..
Special Guest Mr. Crappie, Wally Marshall will be in attendance and will fish with Jacob Weems..
After the festivities Wally has agreed to give a siminar on fishing different structures..
Be sure and get your names and money in to Dominick so the gate attendant will have your name on the list, this is the only way you'll get into the gated community..
Those coming by boat just put in the cords posted...

Google Earth. 32 9.389 N 95 26.492 W This is the location of the Emerald Bay ramp. It is in Saline Bay Mid lake. Just south of the long 155 bridge. Emerald Bay gate house entry 32 9.778 N 95 25.603. Gate is manned 24-7.

Thanks all, see ya there...

Sounds like there is a ramp with parking. What's the earliest we can get in and what part of the lake is this? Never mind on the what part of lake. http://mapq.st/1oEtXER Depending on the answers, I may launch somewhere else then drive over to clean fish and shoot the breeze. Thanks to everyone for putting this on.

Just a thought! Since this isn't competition, and the whole point is for TFF'ers to get acquainted, why don't us locals offer a back seat to any TFF'er from afar, so they don't have to haul a boat 100+ miles. I can think of 7-8 off the top of my head that live within 30 minutes of a launch on Palestine, and most of us are within 30 min of Raptor's place, including myself. Two other ideas, no competition involved, but as folks confirm they'll be here, have them specify BOAT with EMPTY BACK SEAT, or, NO BOAT. Then, at the kick-off, have a partner draw. And finally, if it's alright with everyone, I'll see if I can get my hands on a roll of Name Tags so each of us can have a sticker visible showing a screen name & a street name. WADAYA THINK?

I think you come up with some pretty good ideas.....sometimes.

Might work, us locals gotta find fish or face some ......... Willing to offer my backseat for at least a boat ride.

Google Earth. 32 9.389 N 95 26.492 W This is the location of the ramp. It is in Saline Bay Mid lake. Just south of the long 155 bridge. Gate house entry 32 9.778 N 95 25.603. Gate is manned 24-7.

Just what I was thinking. Maybe we can follow Pepop around to his spots since he brought it up..

Just what I was thinking. Maybe we can follow Pepop around to his spots since he brought it up..

Sounds like a plan..

Though I have a boat, I love the idea of not having to haul mine. I'm more than 100 miles away. I'll keep my eye open for how many people need rides and how many boats have open back seats.

I hope to make the trek over...

127 miles/ 2 hours 5 mins.

What would be the closest place to rest my head if I drove in on Friday.

Thanks Dominick!

Belinda and I are planning to attend
Will send confirmation to raptor

Great idea Vernon,
Let's add boat or no boat,
Back seat open or back seat taken.


As stated Vernon will be giving out a list of way points with the name tags...
Thanks Pepop!!!!

OOPS!!!!
This is going to be fun, ya'll get your money sent to Raptor..
Thanks to the moderator for doing the Sticky thing!!!! (You know who you are!)

Just received confirmation from Mrs. Keeper that we will be there....Looking forward to it. Going to head over Friday morning.