Well,
It might be a little early, but I thought I would announce the Third Annual Bomba Bros Ice Tourney, brought to you by S-B.com.

Date - Saturday, January 22, 2011
Site - East Brimfield Resevoir
Time - 7:00 Am to 2:00 Pm
Entry - $15 or Custom Wood Plug

Last year's event was great, with about 70 participants. Good food, good times, and awesome prizes! The winner last year got about a 4 pound bass right at the closing bell. Cheap lodging is close, about two miles from the lake. The Bombas will be there the night before, so we'll have festivites at the local Picadilly Pub on Friday and Saturday nights.

Please RSVP to this thread if you plan to attend. It's a great time, and a fun way to hang out with the S-B.com crowd before the fishing show scene starts.

John, can you make this thread sticky???

Rules, directions, and lodging details to follow.

Thanks,
Rick and Mike

Link to Mass Fishing License Information:

http://www.sport.state.ma.us/
Quality Inn (MA169)
478 Main Street , Sturbridge, MA, US, 01566 | Phone: (508) 347-5141 Fax: (508) 347-2034

If the quality inn is booked, there are other motels within a mile of the site.

Super 8 Sturbridge
358 Main St
MA Pike Exit 9/I-84 exit 3B
Sturbridge, MA, 01566-1376 US $63.00 per night 1/2 mile past the quality inn

Motel 6 - Sturbridge, MA >> #4377
I-90 at exit #9/I-84 at Exit #3-B
408 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-7327 $53.99 per night next to the Super 8

There is a Picadilly Pub Next to the Super 8, and the Oxhead Tavern next door, so everything will be very close.
Looking forward to a fun time to be had by all (and lodging and post-fishing fun within walking distance)!

This year there will also be a 50/50 casting competition with the winner taking home 50 percent of the prize and the rest going to keep the lights on at S-B.com. Since the last two years have been sanctioned by the site, I figured we could give some back. Come try your hand at outcasting Rappin Mikey. Entry fee is $1 a cast!

Hope to see y'all there!

Los Bombas

And the rules:


Rules are as follows:

Official Bomba Bros Ice Fishing Tournament Rules:

Fishing to begin as soon as horn is sounded (7 AM) and will proceed until tournament has ended at 2 PM, when the horn has sounded. Participants will have 5 minutes after the 2 PM Horn to weigh in all final fish. Any fish weighed in after 2:05 PM (time measured via Rick Bombardier’s cell phone) will be disqualified.

All participants must pay or surrender an entry fee equal to either one, custom made wooden striped bass fishing lure or $15. Entry fee must be paid prior to a participant placing a tip up or fishing rod in the water, or the participant will be disqualified. Fish cannot be weighed until the entry fee has been surrendered to the judges.

In no way are the persons Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. and/or Michael J. Bombardier responsible for the following areas, either personally or financially:
Personal injury to participants.
Requirement by Massachusetts State Law to be in possession of a valid Massachusetts Fishing License.
Personal conduct of participants.
Safety or welfare of any or all participants.

Official weigh in procedures are as follows:
All participants must bring prospective fish to the pre-determined weigh-station and be weighed by a pre-determined judge. Judges are appointed by Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. and/or Michael J. Bombardier. Any pre-determined judge has the explicit right to weigh fish and record results, and the judge’s findings shall be found to be comlpetely objective at time of weigh in. There shall be no challenge to judge’s said finding by a contestant, as contestants shall initial record along with judge weighing contestant's catch. Said judge will record the weight of the fish, and said judge’s record of weight shall stand toward and consideration of prize for the tournament.

Any prospective fish must be brought to the weigh-station alive. The fish will be weighed and the fish's weight recorded, along with the prospective angler’s name. Each weighed fish will then be put back into the ice at the weigh station, through a hole, immediately. Weighed fish may not be kept by an individual, unless subsequently marked by the judge, with a knife, which shall be done by severing the weighed fish’s tail, so the fish may be identified as not to be re-weighed.

All weighing shall be performed with a scale designated by Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. and/or Michael J. Bombardier.

Prizes shall be determined by the following criteria:
First Prize will be awarded to Largest Largemouth Bass, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Second Prize will be awarded to Largest Pickeral, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Third Prize will be awarded to Second Largest Bass, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Fourth Prize will be awarded to Third Largest Bass, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Fifth Prize will be awarded to Second Largest Pickeral, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Sixth Prize will be awarded to Third Largest Pickeral, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
There will be a wild card prize awarded to largest perch and largest crappie. If these fish are not submitted, the prizes shall be drawn by raffle.

Fishing Rules:
A fish that is caught shall be submitted by the angler who plays the fish to the hole. Fish must be submitted by an individual who had physical hands on the line that brings the fish to the hole.

Fishing in teams in commonplace among ice fishing anglers; however, a fish may only be submitted by the angler that played the fish to the hole. .

If any person is suspected of team weigh-ins, they may be disqualified by Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. and/or Michael J. Bombardier.

It should be noted that the fisherman who played the fish to the hole must weigh the fish!

In conclusion:
I affirm that I am in compliance with this document.
I affirm that I accept all said rules of the tournament.
I will not hold either Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. or Michael J. Bombardier responsible for any disputes of this contract.
I will fish my hardest to win this tournament in a fair and true manner.

THESE RULES MAY BE UPDATED OR AMMENDED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT!



I HEREBY MAKE THIS DECLARATION TODAY

Am there! 2 of my buddies are in also. Let me know if you need anything!

:buds:

Woohooo....I'm in...thought I was camping that weekend but its the weekend before.

May bring somebody along too...

Gonna miss this one. My Daughter's getting married the next day. On the ice. at the DCU Center. During a game. I'll bring my auger there...:uhuh:

Gonna miss this one. My Daughter's getting married the next day. On the ice. at the DCU Center. During a game. I'll bring my auger there...:uhuh:

Hey, congrats Fred :btu:

Can't wait.

I'm in

Gonna have to see what kind of Libation I can come with :hee:

For those of you looking for ice traction devices, Marshalls has ice creepers for sale right now for $9.99. This is a great price for things that will literally save your ass!

I cant plan this far ahead - but I really hope to make it out there this year...It always sounds like a good time. Great note about Marshalls - I am going to check that out

Hoping there is snow so I can bring a sled. The quad team kicked ass last year.

:buds::buds::buds::buds::buds::buds::buds::buds:

Im in again for sure. Always a good time.

A little trick I got from another board for traction.....sheet metal screws in the bottom of your boots......they work absolutely pissah :kewl:

I'll be there with my crew. Can't wait.

I'm in!

I'm in...

Mikey and I (and about 20 other people) will be at the Super 8 for the weekend. Just looked at the 10 day, and it looks good for cooling the res down. Drove by it today on the way to Naked Thanksgiving at #^&#^&#^&#^&y's house!
Can't wait!
Bomba

I got a batch of Homemade Cranberry Schnaaps stewing away as we speak...:hee:

I got a batch of Homemade Cranberry Schnaaps stewing away as we speak...:hee:

Don't tell Mikey, aka, the Schnaapsenator!

Please note that your $15 entry fee gets you access to some great food and homemade liquor made by the Bombas' crew of travelling chefs and mixologists.

This year's endeavor includes homemade cranberry schnapps, bacon laced bourbon, slow cooked eggs for breakfast and sausage and pepper subs for lunch. Oh yeah, and there's a whole other crew of guys who make lots and lots of other food to share.

This is truly the best part of the tourney...truly not to be missed. Come hungry and thirsty, my friends.

Later,
Bomba

PS- If you have something to contribute, please go large, as there's lots of the crew that's out there willing to share and try new stuff!

Are you staying awake to cook this time? Can't wait for the tourny.

I'll be awake, Casey. Starting to get too big to get too schnockered!

Yeah I have a good crew I hope.

I'm in sounds fun

I've got a half dozen or so coming. First time fishing this tourney. Sounds like a blast. I'll be making a huge clamboil!

I've got a half dozen or so coming. First time fishing this tourney. Sounds like a blast. I'll be making a huge clamboil!

Nice to see you here. The clamboil was a huge treat last year THANKS!!! Can't wait.

Wouldn't miss it...as always, I call I'm not rooming with Matty. Any chance #^&#^&#^&#^&y "I hate pants" Bomba will make an appearance?

My goal is to jig up a BFT this year.:)

guna be a blast. my goal is to not fall down. I might try to GTA IV that guy off the motorcycle this year though when he goes flyin by our camp :devil2:

guna be a blast. my goal is to not fall down. I might try to GTA IV that guy off the motorcycle this year though when he goes flyin by our camp :devil2:

But didn't he bring sausages?

The guy on the quad is Marky, a very good friend of mine from WMass. I was the guy that brought the sausages. Foley, you don't need to worry about sleeping with Matty anymore, as he and Phil Brown are the best of friends, now. You can bunk with me.

Just got back from the week in Vegas...was nice to get into Logan at 6 this AM and feel the chill in the air. Ice is close to come!

Happy Belated Turkey Day Everybody!
Bomba

The guy on the quad is Marky, a very good friend of mine from WMass. I was the guy that brought the sausages. Foley, you don't need to worry about sleeping with Matty anymore, as he and Phil Brown are the best of friends, now. You can bunk with me.

Just got back from the week in Vegas...was nice to get into Logan at 6 this AM and feel the chill in the air. Ice is close to come!

Happy Belated Turkey Day Everybody!
Bomba

He delivered us a few sausages on the ATV or was that you?

Nope,
Mark brought you guys the sausages from my camp. I told him to go down and look for the pirate flag. Wanted to make sure you guys had some food!
Dude, this year is going to rock!!!
Later,
Bomba

Marky Mark, storyteller extrordinaire. He is one funny bastid.....

I will try to make it out this year. Have no gear, but might comandeer a snomobile to take it all in. As you know, I am all about finding the right vehicles for our fishing trips..... Never done the icefishing.....

Ross,
Let me know if you plan on coming. I've got some extra gear, but I think that I may have over extended myself this year. I'll ask Rappin Mikey if he's got some extra tips for you. I'm sure we can put something together.
Later,
Rick

Any chance I could bring my campah?Is there any room in the parking lot?

Ross,
Let me know if you plan on coming. I've got some extra gear, but I think that I may have over extended myself this year. I'll ask Rappin Mikey if he's got some extra tips for you. I'm sure we can put something together.
Later,
Rick

You have enough on your plate for this event.... I'm good, as I have been invited to hang with TDF and da boss....

Any chance I could bring my campah?Is there any room in the parking lot?

Parking lot is pretty small. Last year we barely got the cars in there. It maybe has parking for 20 cars, and then parking up the access rd. You might do just as well staying in one of the motels nearby...super cheap, like $55 a night.

Nice Job Kids, Here is the list so Far:
Me, Mikey and Messy Matty
Phil Brown, Parskie, Mike Murphy, and Foley
Billy Mitz and Cousin Bill
Cherry Dave from Waltham end Crew (6) - Not Coming, Cherry Dave broke his ankle at the 7th Rail Crew Reunion Show...Many pins and plates
Marky and the WMass Boys (6)
Tynan Crew (I'd say at least 6)
John Carter (paliaso)
SH Carl
Marc from the Cheesecake
Sc 413 and Crew (3)
John R, TDF, and nightfighter (6)
Eileen Murray and bro's (3)
Shawno's Crew (6)
Rob Rockcrawler
WESTPORT (I'm guesing 6)
Fish 360
Mag Minnow
Jackbass
jonserfish (+5)
johnny sax
Rockport 24
Jack K
C-Rat
TJ O'Connor
5/0

That's about 65 folks so far...can we make 125?

I'm still recruiting...:hee:

I think I am gonna be in and finally give ice fishing a try with you dudes

I think I am gonna be in and finally give ice fishing a try with you dudes

Your family will hate you:rotf2: Its just as bad as Striper fishing if you get the disease.

Good weather for coolin down the res. 10 day forecast, as follows:


N/A
26°
10%
10%
Fri
Dec 3

Mostly Cloudy
42°
26°
10%
10%
Sat
Dec 4

Partly Cloudy / Wind
39°
25°
20%
20%
Sun
Dec 5

Partly Cloudy
37°
23°
20%
20%
Mon
Dec 6

Partly Cloudy
39°
24°
10%
10%
Tue
Dec 7

Partly Cloudy
39°
22°
20%
20%
Wed
Dec 8

Partly Cloudy
37°
22°
10%
10%
Thu
Dec 9

Partly Cloudy
37°
21°
10%
10%
Fri
Dec 10

Sunny
37°
19°
0%
0%
Sat
Dec 11

Sunny
35°
26°
0%

Your family will hate you:rotf2: Its just as bad as Striper fishing if you get the disease.

Yup,
I agree...this is the time of the year when I start getting the stuff together and tell the wife that I'll be away every Saturday from 1/14 or so to March!:devil2:

Parking lot is pretty small. Last year we barely got the cars in there. It maybe has parking for 20 cars, and then parking up the access rd. You might do just as well staying in one of the motels nearby...super cheap, like $55 a night.

That might be a better Idea hanging out with all of the :buds::devil2:
I've never took to camper out for winter camping I'd like to tho, hey maybe a mid winter trip,a long weekend run to the South for some bass:devil2:

Well I hope to make it,but If I come I can bring a gas grill or a deep frier,6' tables.

It sounds like fun & I would like to go!

That might be a better Idea hanging out with all of the :buds::devil2:
I've never took to camper out for winter camping I'd like to tho, hey maybe a mid winter trip,a long weekend run to the South for some bass:devil2:

Well I hope to make it,but If I come I can bring a gas grill or a deep frier,6' tables.

It sounds like fun & I would like to go!

5/0....bring the Camper to the Cape for the weekend to stay at my house for ice fishing.

We'll also take the deep frier and 6' tables, though.

I'm in. I'll see if I can get some folks from the other sites to register.

- ATG

Im 4 miles from the reservoir and my lake froze over completely last night. It may be melting by Sunday, but it looks nice today. I walked out a few feet along the shore. Probably about 2" of really nice black ice. I didn't go over shin deep.

Sunday's gonna wreck it...forecast is good for next week, though! Could have moved it up a week, but MLK weekend works for me.
Later,
Bomba

I'm in. I'll see if I can get some folks from the other sites to register.

- ATG

Hey AT,
There's a lot of other guys that I would like to invite from the other sites...FishNH, Eagles Dare, Coppertrout, etc. See if you can get the word out.
Thanks,
Rick

Looks good for ice, 10 day, w/ Noreaster, as follows:

Tonight
Dec 16

Mostly Clear
N/A
17°
20%
20%
Fri
Dec 17

Sunny
36°
21°
0%
0%
Sat
Dec 18

Mostly Sunny
37°
28°
10%
10%
Sun
Dec 19

Few Snow Showers
37°
28°
30%
30%
Mon
Dec 20

Snow / Wind
34°
25°
60%
60%
Tue
Dec 21

Few Snow Showers
32°
24°
30%
30%
Wed
Dec 22

Few Snow Showers
34°
24°
30%
30%
Thu
Dec 23

Partly Cloudy
33°
22°
20%
20%
Fri
Dec 24

Mostly Sunny
30°
22°
10%
10%
Sat
Dec 25

Sunny
31°
23°

2.5-3" neighbors are skating. Gorgeous black ice, i need a bit more to feel good out there.

In!

yea i'll be there

One month and counting!

Where's the Cold......

Rick do you want to do multiple weigh stations again? I'll bring the flag and the digital again. It will help with people making the long hauls dragging fish across the ice. I could weigh and call them in to you or whoever is going to be in charge of keeping tallies.

I'm in and will probably bring along a couple of folks. Which access point will you be useing and where will the weigh in be.

Westport...
Bring the digital and maybe a camera. We can take pics of all of the fish.

Just booked the room st the Super8.

Hope u guys can make it to the after party.

I'll bring some works for you guys to shoot off at the end, as well.

Can't wait. Bring the scale and a camera.
Later,
Bomba

I'm in and will probably bring along a couple of folks. Which access point will you be useing and where will the weigh in be.

Try 15 Champeaux Rd, Brookfield Ma

Yeah, go across the bridge, and find our parking lot on the right.

Good hunting!

Rick Im deff going to make it,I can bring one wooden 6'X3' table one 32 quart deep fryer w/ a 30# bottle of propane.

Last year was my first ice fishing trip ever. I had an awesome time. I showed up with two tip ups. I felt like such a googan. But, a fellow angler came to my rescue and lent me a few traps. This year I picked up three more traps. I am soooo looking forward to this fishing trip. ;-).

How's the ice?

Git yer ice fishin' caps ready!! I'm fired up!

Hey 5/0, we switched to just sausages, so I'm not sure we'll need the turkey fryer...unless you have something to go in it (or anybody else). I'd hate for you to lug it out there for nothing. Thanks for the offer, though.

The ice should be good, aside from last weekend, it's been pretty cold out there. I think we're looking at about 100 people. Don't forget your licenses and the $15 or custom wood plug entry fee!

Post with any questions.

And the super 8 looks like one hell of a party, as there's already a bunch of us booked there!

Later,
Rick

Hey Everybody,
Messy Matty the prize master, has decided that there will be 13 prizes this year (due to the amount of prize money that we expect). We're looking to give prizes for the 5 largest bass, pickeral, and three wild card prizes. That's a good amount of money and plugs to go around.
See you there,
Bomba

Oh, and Billy Mitz,
I just talked to Bill T...he said to give him a call.

Tonight
Jan 8

Snow
N/A
21°
70%
70%
Sun
Jan 9

AM Snow Showers
32°
15°
60%
60%
Mon
Jan 10

Sunny
31°
13°
0%
0%
Tue
Jan 11

Partly Cloudy
32°
23°
20%
20%
Wed
Jan 12

Snow Shower
31°
16°
60%
60%
Thu
Jan 13

Partly Cloudy
28°
13°
20%
20%
Fri
Jan 14

Sunny
26°
14°
10%
10%
Sat
Jan 15

Mostly Cloudy
31°
19°
10%
10%
Sun
Jan 16

Snow Shower
33°
13°
30%
30%
Mon
Jan 17

Snow Shower
30°
14°

Hey 5/0, we switched to just sausages, so I'm not sure we'll need the turkey fryer...unless you have something to go in it (or anybody else). I'd hate for you to lug it out there for nothing. Thanks for the offer, though.

The ice should be good, aside from last weekend, it's been pretty cold out there. I think we're looking at about 100 people. Don't forget your licenses and the $15 or custom wood plug entry fee!

Post with any questions.

And the super 8 looks like one hell of a party, as there's already a bunch of us booked there!




Later,
Rick

Bob deep frys twinkies. We need him to bring the fryer:drool:

There were a bunch of people out on the lake today, i drove over to check it out.

Bob deep frys twinkies. We need him to bring the fryer:drool:

OK, deep fried twinkies it is!

BTW, I got an auger from Jess for Xmas and tried to run it up last night during the Colts-Jets game. Score of the auger run, Jiffy team 1, Rickman 0.

Put me on the IR with a busted up finger and blood everywhere.

Got that bad boy running with one pull this am, though.

Going through the tips today, looks like Team Rickbomba has just enough for the 7 of us!

7X5=35 tipups?

It'll look like a mini orange flagged forest wherever you set up...

And yes, that would be 32 tips!

32-35 Whatever it takes...

It's going to look like the Winni Derby out there...This will be my first TABBIT and I'm doiing everything I can to make it. Can't wait...

Yup,
And that's just me. My bro will be out there with his crew, too. I think they will be like 9 strong, which means 45 tips! Westport's crew is a big one, as well. Should be a good time!

Yup,
And that's just me. My bro will be out there with his crew, too. I think they will be like 9 strong, which means 45 tips! Westport's crew is a big one, as well. Should be a good time!

The Mafia will be strong with at least 50 tips. Counting a few good guys from the site that didn't attend last year. I WISH BRONKO WOULD COMMIT.:fishin:

The Mafia will be strong with at least 50 tips. Counting a few good guys from the site that didn't attend last year. I WISH BRONKO WOULD COMMIT.:fishin:

If he doesn't go I'll go. Haven't been in years, but my HI-TIPS are still good.

If he doesn't go I'll go. Haven't been in years, but my HI-TIPS are still good.

You didn't plan to go? 5 more tipups for the Mafioso's. Bring all of your old fireworks also. PM me.

I am in with two others. We are bringing a couple of ATVs as well. How is the ice pack at this point? thick enough to support a rhinoceros on a quad?

Team North Shore is gonna clean house!!

It actually sounds fun...:gh:

I am in with two others. We are bringing a couple of ATVs as well. How is the ice pack at this point? thick enough to support a rhinoceros on a quad?


You should be fine.... Check your pm's about the 29th.

It actually sounds fun...:gh:

It is. You need to get your Striper jonsing ARSE out there.:gh:

You didn't plan to go? 5 more tipups for the Mafioso's. Bring all of your old fireworks also. PM me.

I'll bring the propane tanks, fertilizer and some diesel

Ice Fishing trash talk. w-port mafia v. noth shore?

This should be an interesting w-end. It looks like I'll have a friend from England coming to this. He flys in Late Friday. He'll get to experience some "Americana"...

I'll bring the propane tanks, fertilizer and some diesel

i noticed that job lot is having a sale on the white 6 foot folding table
for $40.00 clams which could double as a sled to haul gear out there.

this has been an "ice fishing" service announcement by the Raven Administration....
and is not, i repeat not blood libel

Look at this 10 day...I think that I might be having the tournament from 7-1 if nobody objects if the temps are this cold!!!


Today
Jan 13

Sunny
26°
5°
10%
10%
Fri
Jan 14

Mostly Cloudy
21°
3°
20%
20%
Sat
Jan 15

Partly Cloudy
25°
19°
10%
10%
Sun
Jan 16

Cloudy
31°
11°
20%
20%
Mon
Jan 17

Mostly Sunny
24°
15°
10%
10%
Tue
Jan 18

Snow Shower
35°
26°
60%
60%
Wed
Jan 19

Few Snow Showers
31°
7°
30%
30%
Thu
Jan 20

Sunny
25°
14°
0%
0%
Fri
Jan 21

Sunny
28°
7°
0%
0%
Sat
Jan 22

Partly Cloudy
23°
7°
20%

if each person brought a log or two
you'd have plenty of wood for a heat source.

Look at this 10 day...I think that I might be having the tournament from 7-1 if nobody objects if the temps are this cold!!!

Do you want to borrow one of my daughter's skirts...I can bring it along for you.....maybe some of her leggings too...:hihi:

Its Ice fishing....its supposed to be cold.

Just bustin 'em...whatever you want to do is fine with me :hee:

Seroiusly, though...what does everybody think about 7-1?

7-7......right into the night

7-7......right into the night

:buds:

I would say go til at least 2, if not 3... Gotta love that afternoon bite... But definitely want to have everyone off by 4 or so, no fun packing up in the dark...

If you want to stay warm... Wait till spring! :biglaugh:

OK, 2 PM it is...

Rick, if its too cold you can make an announcement at noon that its over at 1. If its zero out i dont think there will be much complaining.

It will be warmest in the afternoon. Tuesday had at least 8 inches of Ice. Plus 3 inched of snow. Add another 16+ inches of snow to that. Better bring snowshoes lol. Hoping for at least a sled and a quad if not 2 sleds.

Hoping the wind blew some of the snow off!

Yeah we have 8 ft to cross to get to the open part of the Lake. I will let you know next week.

Yeah, but after three years, I'm starting to collect a lot of ice fishing accoutremants...5 sleds worth of stuff this year. Phil Brown's bringing out his smoker and 20 # of ribs this year, too!

We'll be staying the night before. Hopefully Jay and the pirate crew will be closer than last year.:buds:
Anybody else coming in early, and if so, where u stayin?

I'm startin to think we might need snowshoes...Hey Raven, Casey or Rob...any chance you guys can give us the lay of the lake?

We'll be staying the night before. Hopefully Jay and the pirate crew will be closer than last year.:buds:
Anybody else coming in early, and if so, where u stayin?

We are booked for the 22nd at super 8

We'll be staying the night before. Hopefully Jay and the pirate crew will be closer than last year.:buds:
Anybody else coming in early, and if so, where u stayin?

Chance, a Chance of a another storm Friday night into Saturday as the coldest air of the season arrives.

I will be in Friday night and staying at RR's in Sturbridge... barring Snowpocalypse 2.0
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We are booked for the 22nd at super 8

Oh boy, that motel's gonna be like the Chateau Marmont in 74 when Zeppelin was there!

I will stop over at the lake tomorrow and see whats up with it. I hoping that it has been used a bunch by snowmobiles/quads to break up the snow. I am more concerned about parking with all the snow drifts. Not sure what the town does in regards to plowing the area.

Weather.com has the Saturday forecast at -2 to start, 16 for a high....ouch!

Weather.com has the Saturday forecast at -2 to start, 16 for a high....ouch!

NWS

Friday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.


No Bathing suits

Yup,
That means Messy Matty will be wearing a jacket for once!

Mafia's Suit is really good too, we'll have to throw him in

The parking lot is looking good. Doesn't appear that there has been a lot of activity on the lake, at least not in the area where we usually set up. A pretty good crowd was out there today. The snow did not get blown off the lake as far as i could tell.

Thankx Rob...see you next week!

The walking on the lake I was on yesterday was tough. Bring snowshoes if you have them as walking in a sled track is still not easy.

Does anyone know if...

If there's local bait shop that will be open early Saturday near the lake? Answers appreciated...

The walking on the lake I was on yesterday was tough. Bring snowshoes if you have them as walking in a sled track is still not easy.

Freezin rain out there Tuesday night. Maybe a nice crust.

The Sportsman Cellar on rt 20 about 1/4 mile before you turn right on 148 will be open. If you see a small grocery store called Micknucks you just missed it, pull in there and park and walk back the 100 yards east. The guy who runs it is a cranky bastard but the only game in town.

The Sportsman Cellar on rt 20 about 1/4 mile before you turn right on 148 will be open. If you see a small grocery store called Micknucks you just missed it, pull in there and park and walk back the 100 yards east. The guy who runs it is a cranky bastard but the only game in town.

Really cranky.

Thanks...Guy's in the wrong business if he's miserable.

Can't wait just got the night off so I don't have to work til 3p on Sunday!! I will be there with cookies in hand and my new pink tip-ups!!

Can't wait just got the night off so I don't have to work til 3p on Sunday!! I will be there with cookies in hand and my new pink tip-ups!!

:drool: make sure you set up near us.

Have sleds will travel.

It's gonna be like a strong man competition pulling the gear out there. That will keep you warm for the first hour or so. Bring your mittens!

I may have to dig out my old Artic Cat Cougar for this one. I didn't want to bring it but she may have to tag along.

Looks like there's gonna be a big pocket of warmer rain that pushed up between Worcester and Springfield between 2 to 8 today. We might get lucky and have it pack some of the snow down. We'll see...

More snow on top though Friday

Looks like epic conditions for the Tabbit. Maybe we can get Jim Cantore out there.

I'll send him an email. He went to school in NH.

Do we have a logo or something?

Do we have a logo or something?

http://www.drmcgillicuddy.com/images/cabinet/mint_image.jpg

Just got off the phone with accuweather, they are thinking MAJOR storm based on the latest models.
Here;s the NAM model 78 hours. Bring the trailers

TwisterData.com | NAM 2 M ABOVE GROUND TMPF Forecast (http://www.twisterdata.com/index.php?prog=forecast&model=NAM&grid=221&model_yyyy=2011&model_mm=01&model_dd=18&model_init_hh=12&fhour=81&parameter=TMPF&level=2&unit=M_ABOVE_GROUND&maximize=n&mode=singlemap&sounding=n&output=image&view=large&archive=false)

I will be charging $5 a head for a taxi ride out onto the ice lol. Gear included. Problem will be parking the trailer since I will probably bring two sleds.

This may turn into "Survival of the Fittest' as opposed to a fishing derby... : )

Extra kids division maybe? Seeing as we'll have a fair amount of Yutes.

I will be charging $5 a head for a taxi ride out onto the ice lol. Gear included.

Won't need too...looks like we will have a few "Volunteers"..:hihi:


Seeing as we'll have a fair amount of Yutes.

Yah Mule..Yah :lasso:

I checked the ice on my lake today. 6" of slush on top of 6-7" of perfect black ice. It was a bit messy but solid underneath.

I checked the ice on my lake today. 6" of slush on top of 6-7" of perfect black ice. It was a bit messy but solid underneath.

Hopefully that slush will set up before the snow comes.

Looks like you may need the cleats after all!

Or flippers!

I think we'll just be doing the 5 biggest bass, 5 biggest pickeral and 3 wildcards, and maybe we can talk about how we want to set the kids' prizes up for next year.

Who all will be out there early? I think I'm going to drive out there tonight to avoid the snow that's supposed to be coming tomorrow. Anything going on Friday night?

I just talked to Mark and he says that there's LOTS of slush out there. He says it's gonna be messy and wet. I strongly encourage everybody to wear waterproof boots!

See ya out there!
Rick

they're talking 2 degrees for friday night into saturday....gotta feeling the slush won't be an issue

they're talking 2 degrees for friday night into saturday....gotta feeling the slush won't be an issue

Thats what I'm thinking. It sounds like it should actually be pretty good.

Who all will be out there early? I think I'm going to drive out there tonight to avoid the snow that's supposed to be coming tomorrow. Anything going on Friday night?

Jack,
We'll be out there at the Super 8 by about 4 tomorrow. Give me a call at 781 439 1918 if you want to hang out.
Thanks,
Rick

frozen slush with 6-8 on top - the Wx guys will not commit until after 0000 tomorrow. and highs in the low 20's

frozen slush with 6-8 on top - the Wx guys will not commit until after 0000 tomorrow. and highs in the low 20's

I'm not sure what you mean by this Striperman...are the Wx guys are the "Westport guys?"

No they're in Taunton and the punted to the 2nd shift to make the call.

they're whimping 4-8" Friday AM only probably less for central mass. single digits Friday Night and 20's during the day with windchills below 0F possible.

frozen slush with 6-8 on top - the Wx guys will not commit until after 0000 tomorrow. and highs in the low 20's

Now way 6-8 on top with the wind. It's supposed to be light fluffy stuff with wind. The slush will be set hard with the cold ass temps. The WM-WC calls for easy walking out to set up for Tabbit but warns sharp nipples will cause layer interruption leading to frost bite. So dress warm.

marines don't do snow. Brimfield is 6-8" with wind less than 12 knots through Saturday soldier.

Leave the nipple rings at home.

marines don't do snow. Brimfield is 6-8" with wind less than 12 knots through Saturday soldier.

Leave the nipple rings at home.

Easy walking!!!. I tossed my nipple rings on my last surgery (spine in the foot) WM is Westportmafia nothing to do with marines. So you are saying 6-8 on top of frozen slush? I don't think so. Maybe in the neighbors yard but not in the frozen cove we will be fishing. I'm calling easy access. If not.. I owe Billy a plug:)

Who's ready for this thing? I thnk I'll need to pack a shovel along with everything else...

Im ready, tried the new hand auger last night. Nils Master high speed, that thing is scary fast. Just a heads up to anyone coming, i know we are all responsible people but i need to caution everyone about the sturbridge police force. They win all sorts of awards every year for bagging tons of people for DUI, they are in force all the time. So just be careful out there.

So I'm not the only guy left in the world who still uses a hand auger...I have a Lazer and a Mora, both 6" that I typically use. Unfortuneately, I usually don't need a hole bigger than 6" to get the fish out of the ponds...

Rob,
I see your local, any idea what the Bait Shop hours are out by you? Someone suggested The Sportsman's Cellar...Any other spots to pick up bait?

Thanks,

He is the only place in town that i am aware of. There is someone off of Champeaux Rd a bit past the lake but i dont know anything about them. I believe the sportsman cellar is open at 6. No later than that.

Im ready, tried the new hand auger last night. Nils Master high speed, that thing is scary fast. Just a heads up to anyone coming, i know we are all responsible people but i need to caution everyone about the sturbridge police force. They win all sorts of awards every year for bagging tons of people for DUI, they are in force all the time. So just be careful out there.

That's why we didn't drive a mile to party with the Bomba's last year. We were warned by the hotel and a convenience store that the cops do nothing but bag DUI's all day and night. Where did you get the Nils? I can't find them in stock anywhere. I need to hook up with you at some point and drill a hole with that thing. I saw a video that I was very impressed with. I have a gas auger but wouldn't mind a hand like that for trout and salmon fishing.

That's why we didn't drive a mile to party with the Bomba's last year. We were warned by the hotel and a convenience store that the cops do nothing but bag DUI's all day and night. Where did you get the Nils? I can't find them in stock anywhere. I need to hook up with you at some point and drill a hole with that thing. I saw a video that I was very impressed with. I have a gas auger but wouldn't mind a hand like that for trout and salmon fishing.

Yup,
This is why we just get there and stay Friday and get to the ice and back on Saturday. Not a place to be F-d with!

marines don't do snow.

I'm Ex-Navy...if you want I can give you a ride and drop you off. :hihi:

Try 15 Champeaux Rd, Brookfield Ma

Need a different address, that one had no match found on my GPS. Also anybody need a ride from the cape area?

Merrimac sport has them in stock. We got the last one but he said he was getting 10 more in today. After testing it last night, I gotta say its as fast or faster than most gas augers I've used. Pretty wild piece of equipment!

That's why we didn't drive a mile to party with the Bomba's last year. We were warned by the hotel and a convenience store that the cops do nothing but bag DUI's all day and night. Where did you get the Nils? I can't find them in stock anywhere. I need to hook up with you at some point and drill a hole with that thing. I saw a video that I was very impressed with. I have a gas auger but wouldn't mind a hand like that for trout and salmon fishing.
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I heard that those diesel trucks suddenly have
clogged injectors when snow is in the forecast :rotf2:

Need a different address,
that one had no match found on my GPS.
Also anybody need a ride from the cape area?

Rick Bomba miss spelled it with an ADDED "E"
so thats why it wouldn't pop up
TRY CHAMPAUX RD

TONY : your driving straight on ROUTE 20 heading WEST
IN Fiskedale (passing the fiskedale post office)
a suburb of Sturbridge KINDA

across the street is Dunkin Donuts ,
keep going straight til ya see 148 north and go right
....not to far from there on the left

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/ravenob1/the-SPOT.png

Need a different address, that one had no match found on my GPS. Also anybody need a ride from the cape area?

Found 15 Champeaux Rd, in Brimfield(not Brookfield).............is that the place?
Thanks for the map Raven

Thats the place

Merrimac sport has them in stock. We got the last one but he said he was getting 10 more in today. After testing it last night, I gotta say its as fast or faster than most gas augers I've used. Pretty wild piece of equipment!


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Just ordered the last 8inch he had. He said it was their last shipment for the year. He's been shipping them all over the states because nobody can keep them in stock. Thanks for the heads up.

When I got off the ice yesterday there was 4-6 inches of wet slush. The lake varies with snow, crust and slush. Thinking the snow would certainly stay on the lake as all the other storms have as well. The parking area before the snow was in great shape. There is plenty of parking along the road as well. It is corps of engineers land so it wont be a problem to park. I may not be able to trailer with the little parking as the road is too narrow and I don't want to take up a few spots in the lot. Probably just bring one sled in the truck.

Rick, when does the grill get fired up?

Lake has about 8-10" of snow on it, then a thin crust, then 3-4" of slush.8" of ice under that. Maybe if were lucky the slush will set up a bit tonight.
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Lake has about 8-10" of snow on it, then a thin crust, then 3-4" of slush.8" of ice under that. Maybe if were lucky the slush will set up a bit tonight.
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Lets pray that slush sets up overnight. I keep telling myself it's going to be great and easy to hike through. I hope I'm right. Its 26 now dropping all the way down to 5 by tonight. I still think we may be alright. Was that top layer of snow fluffy stuff?

Lake has about 8-10" of snow on it, then a thin crust, then 3-4" of slush.8" of ice under that. Maybe if were lucky the slush will set up a bit tonight.
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How safe / dangerous is this?

Address:

24 Champeaux Rd, Fiskdale, Worcester, Massachusetts 01518

Should be fine... Rob and I just fished the lake near his house... I may have used up all my mojo early :smash:

Slush gets worse as you walk around on it, but there appears to be at least 8" of ice underneath the crapola.

Hey John... Can you bring some stickers? Hopefully there won't be any random women on bikes to steal mine this time :hidin:

How safe / dangerous is this?

Address:

24 Champeaux Rd, Fiskdale, Worcester, Massachusetts 01518

Its not dangerous with 8 inches of ice its just messy.

Should be fine... Rob and I just fished the lake near his house... I may have used up all my mojo early :smash:

Slush gets worse as you walk around on it, but there appears to be at least 8" of ice underneath the crapola.

Hey John... Can you bring some stickers? Hopefully there won't be any random women on bikes to steal mine this time :hidin:


OK - thanks.

If i can find some yes - I've been unable to find my last stash

Lets pray that slush sets up overnight. I keep telling myself it's going to be great and easy to hike through. I hope I'm right. Its 26 now dropping all the way down to 5 by tonight. I still think we may be alright. Was that top layer of snow fluffy stuff?

Should be all fluff out there. and the single digits should set it up.
I am unfortunately stuck with a proposal to work on tomorrow, bummer.

Problem is the snow acts like a blanket. If you have snowshoes bring them. Jack K does rob live on the lake?

Problem is the snow acts like a blanket. If you have snowshoes bring them. Jack K does rob live on the lake?

very true, that's why it was slushy today

Should be all fluff out there. and the single digits should set it up.
I am unfortunately stuck with a proposal to work on tomorrow, bummer.

That sux. You still good for next Saturday?

That sux. You still good for next Saturday?

If the Marines don't shoot me first

Snowshoes would be key. Very fluffy and light snow. Rob lives on a nearby lake, but we stopped and checked out brimfield while we were out buying all the shiners in Sturbridge.

On a side note, we'll have shiners for sale at the tourney. $30 a dozen ;)
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somebody should have some eels left

Lol good one on the shiners. Was wondering if he lived on lake to park trailer for sleds thats all. Thanks.

There are fish around... Stopped at a honeyhole, traps were in the water for ~ 5 minutes and pulled out this beaut. Get ready!

Nice! whee are the Bombas though?

Trucks packed ready to go gotta stop for bait in the am at 5 and on my way. Got the chainsaw too gonna have a nice fire going if anyone needs to warm up ohh and Whiskey.

Hi All!

The weather cooperated.
The fishing was good.
The catching was slow.
The tasting of home made brews was awesome!
It was nice to put handles to faces and meet people in person.
A much appreciated THANK YOU! to the organizers.

Tight lines,
Fish360

PS
The Irish stew was so good I can now speak Gaelic. ;-)

Another great BBITT, awesome time, lots of good food, drink and people. I wish there were a few more flags but it doesnt really matter.

uughh!

I was there but I am an idiot. I went out with two of my buddies and they studied the lake and thought the south side of the bridge would be the ticket. We were there pretty early and as I made trip number two to the truck I realized everybody was fishing the north side of the bridge. We did manage 16 fish 3 bass and 13 pickerel. I feel like an anti social buffoon but to be honest by the time we set up started a fire and hiked across 6" of snow with 6" of slush underneath my fat a@# wasn't moving. I am bummed I missed out on the festivities across the way but we did catch a bunch of fish.

This is a video my friend mike put together of our day. Set to the Jimmy Houston theme song.


YouTube - Bensonchronicles's Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/Bensonchronicles?feature=mhum#p/u)