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I've been talkin to Caddyjoe and a few others about a rally at Barkley lake sometime in April or May we are needing suggestions on dates 
I'm wanting to get the ball rolling a bit on this to get an idea of who might be interested.
I'm thinking meeting on a Fri evening and eating and getting to meet up. Then a friendly tournament on Saturday with a nice dinner and weigh in.
If I can swing it I'm wanting to get some goodies from some vendors for first and second place.

I would like to get the banner or make one to support UB.

I have found a nice little place to stay call Poplar Creek Lodge near Kutawa they have agreed to give a discounted rate with nice newly remodeled rooms for less than 50.00 a night.
As of right now I can get all the rooms reserved but they need names and cards for each room.

So if your interested post up here and please send me your contact information in a PM.

Bryce

Tentative date:   ????????

If you would like to get in touch with me call,text,email.
Bryce Norvell
812-430-9008



So far this is the list.

Me and guest
Caddyjoe and guest
Nutt and guest
Lee and guest
Stumpy and guest
31Airborne and guest.
Rangerman and guest

I would love to get up there, one of my best friends lives on the lake.  I'm not sure about my schedule yet, for some reason, they don't put them out until Jan. down here  ~b~

Once you get a date, I'll be watching this thread!!!

As you mentioned I am interested for sure.  I have not been there since I was a kid and used to camp at Land Between the Lakes

Ok this is a good start. I had a Barkley thread last year but it was a little short of notice. I'm going to look at it tonight and contact those who are on it.


I'm thinking the date should be around the 11 or 18 of April. That will let the water temperature get up to around spawn.

Sry just caught this but like I had mentioned yes ill be interested in this as long as I have good notice to give work anytime is cool as long as it don't interfere with any tourneys but some can be missed just not any of the opens im fishing

I would like to make it.  My weekends off in April are the 11th and the 25th, so I could possibly make the 11th.  I wanted BAD to do the Guntersville trip, but of course, the Oilfield screwed me again and I work this weekend.   

WHEW!! Just checked mapquest and Kuttawa is 551 miles from my doorstep.  Oh, well, I will be there if the dates are right.  BUT......yall need to come down here for a rally at Lake Fork after this one.  ;)

I've been dreaming if lake fork. Can you somewhat schedule/plan one for next year?

Quote from: caddyjoe77 on October 02, 2014, 05:54:43 PM
I've been dreaming if lake fork. Can you somewhat schedule/plan one for next year?

Ok I'm in on that. Maybe I can co-pilot.

Quote from: Brocksdad1 on October 02, 2014, 09:34:52 PM
Ok I'm in on that. Maybe I can co-pilot.

yea sure.  That is a lake on my bucket list for sure. 

Quote from: caddyjoe77 on October 02, 2014, 05:54:43 PM
I've been dreaming if lake fork. Can you somewhat schedule/plan one for next year?

I wouldn't be able to go until October, but that's when we had a UB Rally there before and the fishing was pretty good.  We stayed at Lake Fork Marina.  They have a hotel, and a couple of duplexes you can rent.  They also have a restaurant that is pretty good.  Its mid lake, so you don't have to go far to find fish.

Ooooooooo.  Bucket list trip for me.  I'm in subject to work getting stoopid.

Nutt - if you come up plz bring crawfish (I know it'll be early but . . .).  What about The Bend???  Wind can be evil in the spring but . . .

Geaux Tigers!

I've updated the list and the date. Everything is at the first post

Quote from: 31airborne on October 06, 2014, 04:55:00 PM
Ooooooooo.  Bucket list trip for me.  I'm in subject to work getting stoopid.

Nutt - if you come up plz bring crawfish (I know it'll be early but . . .).  What about The Bend???  Wind can be evil in the spring but . . .

Geaux Tigers!

Naw, that aint early for crawfish at all!!  I don't mind cooking some at all.  I will bring the pot and we will get after it.  If you are wanting a trip to the Bend, check out the UBCS board.  We can try the Bend or Fork.  I suck equally bad at both lakes.  LOL   

Brocksdad we set the date for april 11th right.

That's right. So long as it works for all.

Everyone seems to like it.

 Works for me as long as I got money which I should lol. So on Barkley if anyone needs a backseat ,as long as bigwrench dont come, mine will be open. If coming around east Tennessee can even ride up with me

I'll be looking into the cabins this weekend for pricing and location.
I'm shooting for somewhere close to kuttawa.

Been looking at a few this morning, I've narrowed it down to a few. I'm waiting on quotes.

I'm heading to BASS pro. 😃

Havent Heard anything bout this recently any updates? ?

I've been working on my side job. I did locate a nice cabin on the lake. It's a 200 deposit. I'm waiting on a quote for a discount this week for an advanced booking.

I'm a possible to lake Barkley, more likely Cherokee or Douglas. ~shade but may to the deal. Timing is right before Lake Saint Clair Mi for them brown fish. I am a Profession Rally go-er. Where there is fishing , food and friendship I will most likely show up. lo May have to stick up the Quick Picks on the way for gas with Obama still President but I just may show ~beer~

Any word Brock about the advanced booking?

I have not heard anything back from them. I guess I need to contact them again.  The last time was by email. I will just call.

What I need to know from you all that are wanting to go is at you willing to help me out with the deposit?
In not really sure at this point with the holidays that I can go the full amount

Also in thinking of an entry fee for the tourney to make it interesting for everyone, what I mean is that I plan on getting some giveaways from site And local companies but I would like some prizes for 1st and 2nd.
Ill be purchasing those but it would be nice not to be out of pocket 5-600 for prizes.
So would 20.00 a person be ok?
Please let me know your thoughts. And suggestions

I would also like to get a list of who can bring what.....I.E.
Coolers
Outdoor chairs
Canopy
Grill
Food
Beverages
Ect ect

If anyone want to contact me

Bryce Norvell
812-430-9008

I dont think anyone is looking for a big prize.  I think it is more about good times and putting faces to names.  just good comraderie all the way around.  I think that if people are going to have a pot pf any kind that might happen the day of and would not necessarily require the person organizing it to put any money on it. 

Myself, I would throw 10 bucks into a big bass pot and total weight pot but I would expect that to be decided a little closer to the event or maybe even the day of, if at all.

Joe
I know what you mean. I was just trying to make it a really cool event

Ok I have the lodge figured out
It's a nice little place called Poplar Creek Lodge.
As of now all rooms are open and they are going to give us a great rate.
The rooms are less than 50 a night. With fridge and microwave coffee and so on.
Poplarcreeklodge.com

All she needs for your reservation is for you to call and give her your name, charge card number, and make sure you tell her your with the ultimate bass tournament get together. Dates April 10&11 or just whatever night your staying.

Please everyone call me about this. I want to make sure all this gets set up.

812-430-9008

Bryce

http://www.poplarcreeklodge.com/

I am a maybe at this point.  Depends on when my Finals are for classes. 

In hope the same thing doesn't happen this year that happened last year.
I had a bunch of guys say they wanted to go but I wound up there alone.

Hence why I am not committing as of yet.  Class starts next week and end time would be right around then.  Have to double check.  If it is finals week I am out.  If it is not then I am probably in. 

Cool. Hope you are in

Just saw this and I was planning to do the UBCS Tourney that same weekend. 
http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=119453.0 (http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=119453.0)

Quote from: TNDiver on January 08, 2015, 10:37:00 AM
Just saw this and I was planning to do the UBCS Tourney that same weekend. 
http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=119453.0 (http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=119453.0)

Man that stinks. It would be great if we could split them up next year.

Although it is closer and it would be nice to fish with people near by!  Probably save some money too! :-*

Im gonna have to pass now, too.  The UBCS is thrown this year by the club I fish in, so I need to be here on Toledo Bend.  If you don't get a lot of participation, maybe come down and fish Toledo with us.  You will never forget the trip.

Well I've spent a lot time research on it. It's a bummer.

Ok

Is anyone at all interested in the Barkley trip

The trip is still on, I will be reserving a room tomorrow.

Any and all are welcome!

Seeing as how I have had no responses as of late the Barkley trip is now cancelled I will be going but there will be no rally

Barkley Lake its on the Bucket List.  That weekend that you got listed is the same weekend of the UBCS Event on Toledo Bend  ~shade

Hope things work out and youns are able to have this event.

Well Don
I can't even get a polite response out of anyone regarding it. And those that did want to have backed out.
Second year in a row

Don't get discouraged, man.

The first rally we had in Florida took a few years to get together, it fell through a couple times in one year as a matter of fact.

But when it all came together it was a blast and there were a whole bunch of people showed up.

Discouraged about everything lately. It's been a bad year. Well last year.
Lost my job
Truck engine blew just bought truck
Boat motor blew just bought boat
Barkley rally fell through last yr
Now my wife's car is having problems.
I totally spaced it on the traveling tackle box for nearly a year

It'll come around.  I had a rough year too, but well that's life I guess.  Gotta keep praying and stroking.

TNDiver, Caddyjoe have suggested holding the rally in May.
I'm up for anything.
It is going to be difficult to get a place for everyone if people want to go if it's not reserved soon.
The lodge I have contacted is a nice place.

If there is a date that can be agreed upon by everyone, we can set it and all call and reserve the rooms.

I would love to meet some great folks from this site. And tell some fish stories.

I'm going to update the beginning of the thread.

OK I found the Barley Rally lo Sorry it not working out. ~b~ It can be a slow go at first. Just send me a email and I will try and help you get a mini started. ;D A UB weight in sheet has been designed by Bud Kennedy which will help do the pot and and keep the money straight and it's free. Can be used for 50 teams or more. Bud has it available on this site under Rallys or contact him under Carolina Bass Buddies this site. Be glad to help you boys from up the hill get one going. I love a good Rally. May can attend but spring is busy down in the flat lands we fish Lake Saint Clair for a week, got the TBF on LKN in March and the NCBFN in May on James. I hear the money sucking out of my pocket now. lo lo I can help you with some idea email me. and Ill try and help you. :-*

Ranger I'll be glad to. My email is at the top, I don't have yours and it's not listed in your profile. So shoot me yours and we can talk😃

Just looked up Barkley and its 525 miles and about 10 hours ~b~ Son I love Rallys but that's just a little far for a Rally lo Going to spend that money I'll make another trip to Lake Saint Clair lo

Quote from: Rangerman on January 24, 2015, 07:54:27 PM
Just looked up Barkley and its 525 miles and about 10 hours ~b~ Son I love Rallys but that's just a little far for a Rally lo Going to spend that money I'll make another trip to Lake Saint Clair lo

Yea I understand.

Son Pick a date, have a mini come Hell or High water with a 100% pay back it will work.  ;D You will pull the locals with flyers in all the tackle and gun shops :shocking: The 100% pay back is the key. Tell em there will  be a free Ranger Boat next year if we have a crowd. Then next year and so on, that gets there attention  lo

Well I'm looking to get or UB members together more than having an all out tournament.

These rallies that are put on by folks on UB is about membership fellowship and putting a face with a name. UB is a family, so getting together is important and fun.
To my knowledge there isn't a rally in this area for folks in or around this area, or for folks wanting to fish Barkley.
This is why I took it upon myself to get it started. Just like Bigwrench started the one on Guntersville last year and intends on continuing it.

Now locals are welcome, in fact one of the local guides on Barkley, and Barkley lake reporter here on UB is going to come Friday night and chat with everyone on conditions,lure choices,  and so on.



Now I do appreciate your input, I just want to keep it simple yet fun.... There are a lot of great folks I'd love to meet on UB and I'm sure they would like to meet others.

We do the same, get em signed up for UB, draw family, parent child, local fishermen and hard core bassers all with the interest of bass fishing, fun, food and cheap lo

Gearing up for the rally fellas. Starting to put together my tackle. New line and hooks and all.
Let's get some folks onboard.

Ok fellas. I know it's cold and it's kinda hard to make plans whine weather is like this. Make you think it will never end.
But let's look ahead to May and get onboard for the first annual UB Barkley rally!!!!

If you would like to attend please add your name and get with me. 

Also add a date you are free in May so we can eventually settle on a single weekend for everyone.

Quote from: Brocksdad1 on February 19, 2015, 09:09:55 PM
Ok fellas. I know it's cold and it's kinda hard to make plans whine weather is like this. Make you think it will never end.
But let's look ahead to May and get onboard for the first annual UB Barkley rally!!!!

If you would like to attend please add your name and get with me. 

Also add a date you are free in May so we can eventually settle on a single weekend for everyone.

May is one damn fine month to be fishin. 

I will be at table rock the week of 10 May so either before that or the weekend after.  Combining it would be awesome and a much needed break from work for me. 

So, perhaps the first weekend in May?  Spawn will probably be wrapping up (guessing) at that time so there might be a few fat stragglers left around those stumps......