BOMBA sounds like a good time:buds:

3 pulls on the Jiffy today and she fired right up. I will admit the smell and sound excited me!!!!!!!!!! I also picked up an old school Coleman thermos to hold a gallon of Captain and hot cider. Are we there yet???? :soon:Let's pray for some big ice:uhuh:

took a few more pulls on the Strikemaster but it fired up and is good to go.....working on the Mutha of all Ice Fishing sleds right now.

If you don't mind sharing send me a pm. The one we made last year was a big fat bust. Looking to get one done before the tourney

As soon as I finish I'll post....almost done. a few adjustments and I should be good to go.

1st off....get yourself a pair of old skis.....

I have the ski's. What I don't have is the light bulb getting bright:wall: Thanks

Jr and I are in. Jimmy I have plenty of extra gear for the kids.

I'm in!
 

I'll be there with bells on. :).

Now this means at least four augers, which is three more than last year. I spent the first hour drilling holes for 50 people. Still have the scar on my hand when I took off the glove and turned around.....SIZZLE!

I picked up a power auger last year so I will have mine that people can use.....after I get my holes drilled of course :hee:

And mine :rotf2:

Rookies:jump1:

I'm in.

I had one last year too. Will bring it again. 10 inch holes are great.

I can also bring my old school Spoon-style Hand Auger.....it'll give people a new appreciation for the power augers :hihi:

TDF's power auger is nice, makes lots o' holes quick

Anyone can use the auger. I must say it has been a very wise investment so far. The only thing that sucks is falling on your arse with one. It's like falling with a beer. No matter what you can't seem to let it go while falling.:biglaugh:

I picked mine up last season on Craigslist...brand new still in the box Strikemaster mag 2000....for 2 bills....best investment I've made in awhile. Thing cuts ice like butter

If I bring an auger will we need waders?

Nope,
The more the merrier, Fred. Last year we had 1 plus Raven's chipping bar! Gonna need more than that for 100 people!

Uncle Louie should be good with the Auger :grins::buds:

Anybody want to start talking about rooms? The Motel 8 is 2 miles from the site and right next to the Picadilly Pub, so no driving necessary. Rooms are very big and nice, and are $69 a night for two big beds. Depending on how many people we get to stay, there are discounts, as well. I'm heading out Friday night with most likely Foley, Brad, Matty, Phil, and maybe another, so we've already got three rooms for two nights. Let me know, and I'd be happy to book in advance.
Thanks,
Rick
Just checked, with the AAA discount, it's 62.10 a night!

OK Here's some info:
Start 7 AM End 2 PM
Brought to you by the Bombas and Striped Bass.com

Come meet the Bombas for an ice fishing extravaganza. Entry fee is one custom, wood plug or $15 per person. Prizes for three largest bass and three largest pickeral, by weight (there will most likely be other participants who enter with cash, so pre-determined rules to follow).

John, please make this sticky!
Come one, come all, you gonna loose you plugs!

Please register with me via pm, as we get closer to the event, I will provide tournament rules, prizes, and directions. I am also guessing that there will be an impromptu awards ceremony at a local restaurant to follow.

We will be checking the ice in the weeks leading up to the event, but we were out there last year, same week, and there was 8-10" safe ice (pretty warm last year). If the ice is not safe, date will be pushed back.

Later,
Rick

Link to Mass Fishing License Information:
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recre...nsing_home.htm

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)!

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

10 day ice forecast:

Partly cloudy and windy. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph.
Dec 10 Tomorrow night
Partly cloudy skies with gusty winds. Low near 15F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph.
Dec 11 Friday
Windy with times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 20s and lows in the upper teens.
Dec 12 Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the mid teens.
Dec 13 Sunday
Mostly Cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the low 20s.
Dec 14 Monday
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
Dec 15 Tuesday
Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
Dec 16 Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the mid teens.
Dec 17 Thursday
Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the upper teens.
Dec 18 Friday
Snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the upper teens.

Looks like we could have been good for the 9th!

He's probably good with the chainsaw! He said he wanted to bring the motorcycle trailer and put a generator in the back with chairs and my space heater, to boot!

Can't wait.

I don't know about Uncle Louie, kind of looks more like one of Dadbomba's friends, though!:smash:

Since i live about 5 miles away on another lake i will keep up to date on the ice reports. My lake is now about 90% covered with a skim of ice. Yesterday we were at about 50%, the lack of wind did the trick last night.

Just found out Uncle Louie is out...too bad!

got ya beat by 4 miles

It seems like there will be a good amount of people attending. Also there is a good amount of ice to cover. Will there be multiple spots to weigh a fish?

I am going to bring my own tip ups but i need to use someones auger

Only one weigh station. I leave Ricky in charge of weighing and prizes. (This is his baby after all and I'll be fishing). He was stationed off of the peninsula that is at the end of the public parking lot last year.

hmmm
 

too bad we couldn't have a movable live well instead of running across the ice ..... just a thought

I'm planning on attending.

geez
 

now we need a roast pig
a band
hula girls passing out lei's
a porta potty
an open bar
a wooden dance floor
and private security guards

heh heh heh :grins:

Anyone fish this place for Pike or Musky?

I'm thinking we'll need two more volunteer weighmasters. Seano's got one scale that I'll use, and I'll buy another, if somebody's got a third that we can borrow???

What kind of scales are you using or want to use?