After a lot of effort going into this, The UBCS will be June 9-11,2017 out of cypress bend(Tentatively). I am working on setting up a block of rooms for individuals to call and reserve. As soon as that is set up I will put out more information. All the festivities will be at the boat launch pavilion (more details to come).
Weigh in and Festivities will be held at Sam Miguel Park. We have the pavilion reserved and I was informed that they have cabins available for rent if anyone is interested in staying there instead of Cypress Bend Resort. The number to rent a cabin is 318-645-6748. Tell them you are with the UBCS.
Cool Deal. Already reserved a cabin. ~c~
Jared, how much are the cabins if you don't mind sharing?
There are 3 different types of cabins. The old A frames which run $65 a night, the remodeled A frames which are $80 a night, and the modern cabins which are $100 a night. All the cabins sleep 4 people comfortably, at least that is what they told me.
How far is Sam Miguel Park from Cypress Bend?
Quote from: ʇuǝɹq™ on August 09, 2016, 11:06:13 AM
How far is Sam Miguel Park from Cypress Bend?
15 miles according to Google.
Yup, it's about a 20 minute drive.
Quote from: Fishingfun86 on August 08, 2016, 11:41:31 AM
Weigh in and Festivities will be held at Sam Miguel Park. We have the pavilion reserved and I was informed that they have cabins available for rent if anyone is interested in staying there instead of Cypress Bend Resort. The number to rent a cabin is 318-645-6748. Tell them you are with the UBCS.
So are we staying and having everything at Sam Miguel Park or staying at Cypress bend and weighing in Sam Miguel ?
YES!
Folks, neither facility has enough open rooms to handle the entire event. So this is the best solution Andrew can build. Facilities that could possibly handle the entire group were either to expensive or below standards requested.
Thank You Andrew, I know you've spent hours and a lot of your own gas money searching this year. I appreciate your efforts. If it takes two places to accommodate everyone, that's unfortunate but it does give everyone a choice on the funds they want to spend.
Andrew,
Tks for the PM. I talked with Carl last night and we're looking forward to the event. I'll be making reservations here soon. We'll stay at San Miguel if all goes well.
Where are the closest RV spots or does one of these places have them?
Not sure right now if we will make it or not...we are planning a Mexico vacation for either late May or early June.
There's RV spaces at San Miguel Park and Cypress Bend . The links to the site is below.
San Miguel Park (http://webmail.dotd.la.gov/sra/sraweb.nsf/DA8AF0043983D4E4852566AC007208B5/B175EC9DA66E7A3F862573920069BD85?OpenDocument)
Cypress Bend Park (http://www.toledobend.com/camping--cypress-bend-park/373)
Quote from: sillybass on August 09, 2016, 09:34:25 PM
So are we staying and having everything at Sam Miguel Park or staying at Cypress bend and weighing in Sam Miguel ?
I just finalized the room contract with Cypress Bend. We have 30 rooms blocked for this event. Each room has 2 queen beds in it with normal amenities to include wifi and cell service. These rooms are $120 a night. When you call cypress bend please make sure you say you are with the UBCS special rate (This is set up as if you were going to a convention and there is a cut off date for this rate). If your spouse would like to come this is the place to stay. It has and indoor outdoor pool, gym and spa. The Sam Miguel Park reservation is for the UBCS Event itself. We will Launch, Eat, Weigh in, and Hang out at that pavilion there.
As Mike Said trying to find one facility that meets everyones needs is large enough to support it. Getting 70 people to agree on anything is difficult. So this is the best option we could come up with.
I will not be setting up any sleeping arrangements (last year was a chore with the sheer volume of people). If you have any questions or concerns let me know.
This sets up well for this event. Guys we have been doing this for 11 years going on 12 and it is a big chore to say the least to get this set up. Trying to get a date where both teams will have the most people and then trying to find a place that accommodate everyone is hard. Most places that are very nice are expensive and don't have enough rooms. The places that do have enough rooms are normly run down and for most guys that's not a big issue but there are some that like things a little nicer especially those that bring their families. With all that said I think this set up is a good one. It offers the best of both worlds and there should be no problems getting rooms. I still would suggest however that even though we have a little more space than normal you still should book your room, cabin, or camper space as soon as possible. These places book up quick and there is always a few people who wait til the last minute and don't have anywhere to stay.
Quote from: Jared LeBlue on August 11, 2016, 09:54:19 AM
This sets up well for this event. Guys we have been doing this for 11 years going on 12 and it is a big chore to say the least to get this set up. Trying to get a date where both teams will have the most people and then trying to find a place that accommodate everyone is hard. Most places that are very nice are expensive and don't have enough rooms. The places that do have enough rooms are normly run down and for most guys that's not a big issue but there are some that like things a little nicer especially those that bring their families. With all that said I think this set up is a good one. It offers the best of both worlds and there should be no problems getting rooms. I still would suggest however that even though we have a little more space than normal you still should book your room, cabin, or camper space as soon as possible. These places book up quick and there is always a few people who wait til the last minute and don't have anywhere to stay.
Thank you Jared. I was told the Oilmans is having a classic this same weekend next year ~b~ We cant get away from these guys. So rooms will fill up very quickly.
Quote from: Fishingfun86 on August 11, 2016, 01:20:11 PM
Thank you Jared. I was told the Oilmans is having a classic this same weekend next year ~b~ We cant get away from these guys. So rooms will fill up very quickly.
The Oilmans must have a tournament dang near every other week. Heck we moved it twice in March and twice in April to stay away from them but it never fails we either hit the TOBI or the LOBI. I think this one is the classic for whatever that's worth. I'm guessing it will be fairly big but at the current state of the oil field I don't think they have near the people as they would usually have. I would still advise getting rooms ASAP.
For you guys that's never been to Cypress Bend it is a great place. Gail and stayed there a 3 years ago and its got everything you can ask for. Youns will enjoy your stay there. I'm calling San Miguel in the morning.
Reservations have been made at San Miguel ~shade. If all goes well Carl and I will see you all on evening of the 8th. We're staying in Cabin 1.
Hope yall let me fish again this year. I got a cabin reserved at San Miguel to. Looking forward to it. Had a blast last year.
Quote from: ride1599 on September 28, 2016, 12:21:56 PM
Hope yall let me fish again this year. I got a cabin reserved at San Miguel to. Looking forward to it. Had a blast last year.
You know it brother.
Is this an open event?
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It's a battle between two clubs, however we let everyone that wants to fish, fishes.
We put teams that are not part of a club with the club needing teams to even the playing feild.
Sounds cool
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We won't be able to make it... Wheat Harvest will be going full blast by June 1st. :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: -Shawn- on December 01, 2016, 02:28:06 PM
We won't be able to make it... Wheat Harvest will be going full blast by June 1st. :'( :'( :'(
Well we'll just have to have a mini rally. That sux but the bills have to be paid...
Quote from: Mike Cork on December 01, 2016, 07:58:12 PM
Well we'll just have to have a mini rally. That sux but the bills have to be paid...
Good idea!! How about one on Fork like we did a few years ago?
Quote from: Mike Cork on December 01, 2016, 07:58:12 PM
Well we'll just have to have a mini rally. That sux but the bills have to be paid...
Maybe we can make it over in really early spring. Like around Fat Tuesday... 😁😁😁
Quote from: Nutt on December 02, 2016, 08:51:02 AM
Good idea!! How about one on Fork like we did a few years ago?
Those October rally's were fun! Unfortunately we won't be back untill around turkey day. 😟
I really like Fork around late June.