Anyone interested in a rally at Barkley lake?

Brocksdad1 · September 29, 2014, 10:26:04 PM

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:

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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

Lee Smith · September 30, 2014, 05:07:01 AM

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

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

caddyjoe77 · September 30, 2014, 09:02:44 AM

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

Brocksdad1 · September 30, 2014, 05:27:18 PM

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.

stumpy05 · October 01, 2014, 11:37:16 AM

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

Nutt · October 02, 2014, 01:36:31 PM

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.

Nutt · October 02, 2014, 02:00:31 PM

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.

caddyjoe77 · October 02, 2014, 05:54:43 PM

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

Brocksdad1 · October 02, 2014, 09:34:52 PM

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.

caddyjoe77 · October 02, 2014, 11:34:19 PM

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.

Nutt · October 03, 2014, 08:41:18 AM

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.

31airborne · 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!

Brocksdad1 · October 06, 2014, 05:18:31 PM

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

Nutt · October 07, 2014, 02:18:30 PM

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

stumpy05 · October 07, 2014, 05:54:50 PM

Brocksdad we set the date for april 11th right.

Brocksdad1 · October 07, 2014, 06:58:29 PM

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

Everyone seems to like it.

stumpy05 · October 07, 2014, 07:44:31 PM

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

Brocksdad1 · October 08, 2014, 05:59:27 PM

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

Brocksdad1 · October 11, 2014, 11:18:37 AM

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. 😃

stumpy05 · October 20, 2014, 06:00:26 AM

Havent Heard anything bout this recently any updates? ?

Brocksdad1 · October 20, 2014, 07:08:45 AM

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.

Rangerman · November 01, 2014, 06:50:58 PM

I'm a possible to lake Barkley, more likely Cherokee or Douglas.

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.

May have to stick up the Quick Picks on the way for gas with Obama still President but I just may show

caddyjoe77 · November 10, 2014, 03:31:28 PM

Any word Brock about the advanced booking?

Brocksdad1 · November 11, 2014, 08:18:53 PM

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

caddyjoe77 · November 15, 2014, 01:27:05 AM

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.