I have been watching the weather and of course there is a chance for rain on the 13th, not looking like anything severe so far but who knows.

I have reserved the pavilion at the subdivision where I live (10 minutes from Log Cabin Ramp) as a back up location for the fish fry, it is a huge awning and plenty of room for parking with trailers. What I'm wanting to know from y'all is, should we just make this plan A? We could even do weigh in there too if we wanted. I can't get the people at log cabin to tell if there will be any electricity available to us as there will be a bass tourney on the same day we are there and I think they have dibs on the electricity. I do have small generator.

Up to yall. Doesn't cost anything to rent the pavilion and I already have it reserved whether we use it or not. It's seriously 10 minutes from Log Cabin.
(we have decided to go with this as plan A^^^^^)





Also, want to make sure all are on the same page with everything so here goes:
fishing starts at 7 am, weigh in is at noon at Cherokee Shores Pavillion next to the P.O.A. office (maps below) Saturday April 13th
Cost is $50 per team / boat (you can have as many people as you want in your boat but keep it legal and safe)
No registration, just pay at weigh in (all money from entry fees goes to charity)
There is a $10 big fish pot that pays to 1 winner / team with the largest fish (it is assumed that every team / boat is in the pot, so don't try get out of paying just because you know you didn't win )
We will have several prizes for winners to choose from in order of their place in the tournament.
I will be at the Log Cabin Ramp at about 5:30 or 6 that morning. Please call or text if you are coming and haven't let me know yet. Kevin Ely 214-five oh two-0861

Things that we have covered:
Fish & french fries
fryer, oil & propane
plates & paper towels
hush puppies
Cole slaw
tables (everyone needs to bring their own chair)


As for things we may need help with:
Case of bottled water (or 2)
couple jugs of tea
any kind of side dish or dessert
Does anyone know how to make crappie cakes?
Plasticware

Kevin, I plan to be there with a partner. The pavilion idea sounds great to me. We would be set come rain or shine. Just need a location and/or directions.

I think the pavilion would be the way to go.
10 minutes is not a big deal.

I'll be there and the pavilion is a good idea IMO.

Have to agree. The pavillion would be best. That way there is no guessing on the weather.

Working on a decent map to show how to get there. Will try to post it tomorrow.

So, do y'all want to do weigh in and all at the pavillion? I think we should. Having the fish fry there is going to make my life alot easier. Now I just pull boat up to the house after done fishing, hop in my truck and drive up to the pavillion.

Your putting it together! Make it easy on you!!!

Errybody else can figure it out!!!

Weigh in at the pavilion. We'll find it. No need to weigh in at one spot and then travel to another for the fellowship and food. This is a fun trip.

So are we gonna have a boat armada to go around and spread Matthews ashes after the food?

Yup just weigh in at the pavilion, I�ll be there

Here is where we will meet around 12:00 - 12:30 for weigh in and fish fry. If you want me to text these to you, then send me a text at 214five oh two 0861 and I'll get them to you.

As for spreading the ashes, I haven't got that figured out yet. Jigums Brothers are only coming to the fish fry, I guess I will have them follow me to my house and load them up in my boat & go spread his ashes. I guess if you want, you can drop your boat back in and meet us out there if anyone wants to.

We are going to be glad that are using the pavilion, I just went up there to confirm everything and checked it out good. It's gonna work perfect. It's about 20' x 60' with ceiling fans. Plugs on corner posts, rest rooms about 40 feet away and more than enough room for several trucks with trailers.
Please call if you are having any trouble or have any doubts about finding it.
Kevin Ely
214 five 0 two 08six one

Went to Basham's last week and got the hushpuppies, I'm ready, get the grease fired up!

yes sir, we may not get to fish much but we gonna eat some fresh Crappie, Fries and Hushpuppies! Hopefully the rain will hold off till the after noon for us. Hell if I have to, I'll go fish on my neighbors dock, I know I can catch a few to bring to weigh in.