2005 Annual UBCS Tournament

Jared LeBlue · October 07, 2004, 08:08:28 AM

The slot on fork is pretty big and if I'm not mistaken you can only have a couple of fish in you possession. It's a great lake for a big bass format but not for heavy stringer. I've never heard of Millwood, how big is it?

BIG PAPA · October 07, 2004, 08:14:40 AM

Quote from: Rattle on October 07, 2004, 08:08:28 AM
The slot on fork is pretty big and if I'm not mistaken you can only have a couple of fish in you possession. It's a great lake for a big bass format but not for heavy stringer. I've never heard of Millwood, how big is it?

Yeah I did not think about the slot. Millwood is 29,000 acres lots of grass and trees and it is river fed by 3 small rivers. pretty much info on it online.

papa

Jared LeBlue · October 07, 2004, 08:15:46 AM

Sounds like a nice place, I'm going to have to check it out.

MotherNature · October 07, 2004, 08:52:42 AM

http://www.arkansas.com/lakes-rivers/lake/id/29

here is a link to the lake and I am at present waiting on a call from the only landing with cabins

Looks nice... the state park marina has gas on site and what looks to be a nice store... the lady I spoke with was very friendly... thats always a plus

MotherNature · October 07, 2004, 09:11:05 AM

The 2005 section is up on the main site... I still have to change the link here in the forum but you can click on this link to get there or just visit the main site... http://ultimatebass.com/content/section/8/142/

I am still working on it a little so if you find something that needs to be fixed please let me know and I will fix it...

Laurie

Jared LeBlue · October 07, 2004, 09:20:13 AM

The section came out awesome. Good Job.

MotherNature · October 07, 2004, 09:28:43 AM

Thanks Rattle.... there is still alot of work to do on it through out the year but I think that section should cover everything... Hey I had TCTC write me a short bio on their club for the year they are hosting if you would like to add a bio for the 2004 I will gladly add it to that area....

Off to do some more research on the lakes in the area so I can be prepared for the meeting in two weeks... and work some more on the UBCS I want it to be perfect so that if a new club comes to visit they will "Just Have To Join Us".....

MotherNature · October 17, 2004, 08:35:55 PM

One of our members mentioned that Millwood Lake in Arkansas might be a good place to hold the 2005 tournament and so I have been doing some research on the lake to see if it has all of what we need.

Today we (Mike and I) took a drive up there to check it out. Of course you can look at the pictures on the State Park website but I know that pictures can be taken to enhance what really isnt there so I wanted to see it in person.

There is only one launch/marina on the whole lake that has cabins and it only had 10. The cabins are equiped with two twin beds upstairs and one double down. So in theory they would sleep 4 in each one so ten cabins are enough.

There was a club weighing in when we got there and we talked to some of them about he fishing in June and they said it could be good and tough with the enphsis on tough...

Looking around there was a marina store that was closed and a retraunt that was also closed, now I am not sure but during the summer I bet those are both open for business. The big thing that it was lacking (IMHO) was shade and a place to have our dinner at. There is a large parking lot and plenty of launch ramp.

It s cypress tree lake and in the summer that can make things tough fishin'...

We (TCTC) will be having dinner on Thursday and will be talking abuot the touanemnt and where it is to be held... I hope that some of you have some ideas on where to hold the tournament...

Jared LeBlue · October 17, 2004, 08:47:24 PM

I take it the lake is shallow for the most part? It may be tough but let's face it I don't think anything will be as tough as the last one.

I think one important thing to look at when picking the lake is safety. Try to pick an area that has good boat lanes and plenty of area to fish.

BIG PAPA · October 17, 2004, 09:29:58 PM

No Rattle the lake is not that shallow, I have only been there one time for 3 days and actually only saw a small part of the lake . mostly we fished the main river that feeds the lake. There are supposed to be three small rivers that run into the lake. We stayed on the end where the main river empties into the lake and fished up in the river oxbows and bays because as we were looking around the first day we found several schools and stayed on them all three days boating 30 to 50 a day. some decent fish nothing large, but we did catch some pretty good fish one morning on Buzzbait on a grass line, and found some pretty good fish in a grassy arm of the bay we were staying in where we caught some good fish on a weightless fluke fishing it in the grass.
do not know this as a fact but a guide down there said that if you know where to look you can find large schools all summer and into the Fall. Now I will admit I DO NOT know the lake very well at all so I may have some ideas that are not factual, so please do not let my ideas influence the final decision at all. The only reason I mentioned the lake is that On one occasion We caught a lot of fish and I do not (think) it is a slot lake, which I think would be a good thing for a tournament of this caliber. but there are probably several good lakes in the area we are looking at.
Mike Thomas grew up fishing the lake and could probably give a better report on the lake. $:{_$

Mike Cork · October 17, 2004, 09:35:13 PM

Papa, it is not a slot lake but it does have a 16 inch minimum. It is a relitively large lake with plenty of wide open water. My biggest concern is the lodging. Either we go with the ramp that has cabins and no camping or we go camping with no cabins. I know if I were to travel along distance to fish this tourney I would probably want a bed. Anyway nothing is ruled out and we will discuss it at the diner.

BIG PAPA · October 18, 2004, 12:04:08 AM

I agree completely, I am a man used to his creature comforts. A comfortable place to stay would come before a supposed great fishing place. Actually we proved you can have a fun time without great fishing

so like I said this was just an idea, if it does not workout I am fine with that.

papa $:{_$

BIG PAPA · October 18, 2004, 09:56:21 AM

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One of our members mentioned that Millwood Lake in Arkansas might be a good place to hold the 2005 tournament and so I have been doing some research on the lake to see if it has all of what we need.

Today we (Mike and I) took a drive up there to check it out. Of course you can look at the pictures on the State Park website but I know that pictures can be taken to enhance what really isnt there so I wanted to see it in person.

There is only one launch/marina on the whole lake that has cabins and it only had 10. The cabins are equiped with two twin beds upstairs and one double down. So in theory they would sleep 4 in each one so ten cabins are enough.

There was a club weighing in when we got there and we talked to some of them about he fishing in June and they said it could be good and tough with the enphsis on tough...

Looking around there was a marina store that was closed and a retraunt that was also closed, now I am not sure but during the summer I bet those are both open for business. The big thing that it was lacking (IMHO) was shade and a place to have our dinner at. There is a large parking lot and plenty of launch ramp.

It s cypress tree lake and in the summer that can make things tough fishin'...

We (TCTC) will be having dinner on Thursday and will be talking abuot the touanemnt and where it is to be held... I hope that some of you have some ideas on where to hold the tournament...

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Did you guys get to hear the weights from that tourny?

papa $:{_$

MotherNature · October 18, 2004, 10:54:32 AM

We did Papa and out of what looked like 10 or so boats all individuals weighing in they had about 8 folks weigh fish with only 3 or 4 that had any size (2 - 3 pounds) the others had one fish and Spots at that (.75 pounds)...

I would have thought that there would be some better fish caught, the weather was great. Cloudy and a little breeze too...

Mother Nature

Mike Cork · October 18, 2004, 03:25:50 PM

Papa, there were only 7 fish caught with 19 members fishing

BIG PAPA · October 18, 2004, 07:56:50 PM

Quote from: Mike on October 18, 2004, 03:25:50 PM
Papa, there were only 7 fish caught with 19 members fishing

I guess I can see that, I did not know about the 16 inch rule. I guess we were just there at a good time.

papa $:{_$

MotherNature · October 18, 2004, 07:59:31 PM

Papa I know that you have other obligations this Thursday but I really value your opinion... We have to make a decision this thursday about the lake so I would like any input that you might have...

I know you will tell me what you think where some of the younger studs may not speak up

Railroader · October 18, 2004, 08:00:46 PM

how much is the license going to be? out of state

MotherNature · October 18, 2004, 08:05:27 PM

Quote from: Railroader on October 18, 2004, 08:00:46 PM
how much is the license going to be? out of state

Well let me just go check on that right now... BRB

Railroader · October 18, 2004, 08:08:26 PM

hope not as much as a tx license was 50 bucks

MotherNature · October 18, 2004, 08:08:54 PM

Looks like it is going to be:

Nonresident 3-Day Trip Fishing License entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle for the 3 day period specified. A nonresident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. $11.00

Nonresident 7-Day Trip Fishing License entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle for the 7 day period specified. A nonresident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. $17.00

Nonresident Annual Fishing License entitles a nonresident to fish the waters of the state with noncommercial tackle. A nonresident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. $32.00

dave the dope man · October 18, 2004, 08:11:15 PM

I get to weigh in now...It look like the further away from the larger metro areas, the sparse'er the accomodations will be, with the exception of the east texas lakes and yes that includes Teledo Bend-Mike N. If we are looking for both good fishing and accomdations we may want to look to the lakes that are known for both. I think we all know that it narrows the choices to Fork,Bend,Rayburn, the River, and just a few others that I can't think of right now (Too tired- too much at work today)....Dave

MotherNature · October 18, 2004, 08:17:12 PM

Guys I know this is out of place

we counted several of you that were going to be at the EAT OUT and I am looking forward to you being there

We have reserved a table or should I say an area for about 16 to 20 folks... Please dont forget as we need all of you there to help out with the tournament ideas and lake selection

BIG PAPA · October 18, 2004, 08:19:54 PM

Quote from: Laurie on October 18, 2004, 07:59:31 PM
Papa I know that you have other obligations this Thursday but I really value your opinion... We have to make a decision this Thursday about the lake so I would like any input that you might have...

I know you will tell me what you think where some of the younger studs may not speak up

TREY AND I WILL BE THERE As long as I do not have to drive 20 hours

I trust you guys to make the right decision

Dave Toledo bend might be a good choice, that time of year maybe the wind will not be bad

papa $:{_$

MotherNature · October 18, 2004, 08:23:11 PM

Papa I know you are familiar but everytime we get near Toledo Bend the wind blows... It is just part of fishing there for us