THE SNYDERS LAKE SHINDIG PAGE

Men,
 
Here is the current and most 'up to date' roster for the 1st Annual Snyders Lake Invitational this Saturday, August 23rd:
 
Reel Force
Perch Inc
Hook Line Sinker
Santaman 76
Hot Tuna
Bassin Brian
New York Yank
Neversink Jimmy
Big Matty
 
Looks like nine- so I would plan accordingly...  There are two or three 'possibles' still out there- but the numbers should be just right in terms of parking, space, etc...  We should have an IDEAL turnout...
 
If anyone is planning on attending- but not on this list- get in touch with me ASAP so I can get directions and geta  final count to those folks bringing food, etc.  I would just plan on bringing all the food you want and can, and everyone should be good to go...
 
"Official" start time will be around 11am...  Although many (most?) guys will probably be out on the water well before that...  As for the 'tourney' here is the final outcome:
 
$10/angler
"Lunker Pool- winner take all"
Winner determined by weight (digital scale?)
Species eligible:  Walleye, LMB, SMB, Crappie, Perch, Panfish
 
(I opted to take bullhead and carp off the list because the thought of a 30lb carp crushing the ego of fomeone who landed a 7lb bass was too much to handle...  Hee hee)
 
Full current lake report and directions to be distributed to the above anglers this afternoon.
 
We can handle two or three more if anyone wants to rbing a buddy...  No wives or kids this go round, please...
 
Let's keep this one smallish and see how it goes before we start contaminating our children and chicks...
 
Expect a note after lunchtime with directions and any other information...
 
Jimmy

Here is the basic information without directions:
 
Time:  “Official” start time is 11am on Saturday…  “Official” end time will be about 6pm…
 
Any fish landed and weighed prior to 11am (or after 6pm) are ineligible for winnings (in an effort to remove any favoritism for those who can party all weekend)
 
Pool will be $10…  Nothing too serious, we are really out to have fun and relax.  But a nice ‘kitty’ of nearly one hundred bucks could be a nice help to someone!  Let’s keep it fun and easy this weekend- but still a lil’ exciting!!!
 
Arrival?:  You can get to my house anytime you wish…  Earliest arrival should be no sooner than 6:30pm on Friday…  Please try to PM me or let me know when you plan to arrive at Snyders Lake so we can plan parking, etc accordingly…  Also, please let me know if you plan to camp for the night(s).  If you are unsure- that is fine too!!!
 
Departure:  Around lunchtime on Sunday for the real die-hards…  But you can go home whenever you feel like it…  Or when the wife calls and tells you that dinner is almost ready…
 
Phone Contact:  Cell reception is FINE and DANDY on the lake…  You may reach me via my cell phone anytime with questions or problems … 
 
Here is the WISH LIST for things we could use if you got ‘em lying around:
 
FIRE WOOD
 
POLE TARP or EZ-UP to provide a little shade
 
Stereo Amp or Receiver (I’ve got disc changer and backup stereo, but would be nice to have an amp to run my BIG speakers outside this weekend!)
 
Anything you want!!!  Food and beer, of course…
 
The town of West Sand Lake is about five minutes away and provides a Hannaford, ATMs, Stewarts, Pizza Places, etc…  If you forget something, you should be able to locate it locally without trouble…
 
Send me a PM or give me a call with any questions…  Or Mapquest the above address online and get personalized directions from wherever you are coming from!
 
Remember- you can fish ANYTIME you want to this weekend- but the “Lunker Pool” will run from 11am to 6pm…  That way everyone has a shot at a few bucks!!!
 
Looking forward to seeing you guys this weekend!!!
 
 
Jimmy

I couldn't see the pics, so i re-did them here guys ... not sure if it's just my computer or not ???
 
 

Jimmy - I've got an "ez up" type of canopy lined up.
 
Also, 20 burgers, 20 brauts (onions, peppers, Lawry's and Worcester Shire sause at the suggestion of Reel Force!), 18 eggs, 2 lbs of bacon, loaf of bread, 3 bags of chips, ketchup and rolls.
 
I should be there between 630-700 Friday night.
 
Looking forward to an outstanding weekend.  Thanks for the quick tour last night!
 
Paul

Some nice fish you got there... did you troll for the eye's?  What works best there- worm harnesses ? rapalas ? spoons?  I don't have a lot of walleye stuff in my bag anymore since I got  ripped off.

Thanks Perch-  I'm going to pick up a dozen crawlers to put on harnesses if I remember.   No room for a minnow bucket, takes up beer space.  I got about 10 shades of Senko if you need any bass candy.

Just got done making my pasta salad it's 1213am won't be long !!! 

It was a great time hanging with all you guys.  Jimmy , thanks for hosting us bro, great job.  Food was good (goose jerky!) , weather was nice, fishing was pretty rough. Thanks Hook for the seat. 
 PS I left my red cooler there, I'm going to have to stop back sometime this week ... Maybe stick it somewhere outside I can grab it?

Guys, I had a "GREAT Time" meeting and cooking for you guys!!! Jimmy "YOUR The MAN"!!!!!!!!!!!!  Brian your the  "Fishin King" for now, but I talked to Jimmy this morning and next time it's going to be the "BIGGEST Perch" and WE know who will WIN That!!!!!!!!

 
Yes excellent cooking Perch !!! Jimmy does has a sweet place !!
I only picked the ultra lite a few times, but would love to find some big perch and crappie Too !! 

Gentlemen,
 
First off, thanks to EVERYONE who came out this weekend...  I had a GREAT time meeting you all, enjoying a few totties and seeing some fish come in...  Wasn't 'epic' but there were enough nice fish to make it interesting... 
 
Second- I do, of course, have a TON of photos...  But a few more are being emailed to me as I write this...  I will compile the best dozen or so and post them up here today (Mon) or tomorrow (Tues)... 
 
I can't thank you all enough for being so **** cool...  The yard and house looked better on SUNDAY than it did BEFORE you guys all got there!  Amazing...  You guys are no joke...
 
The only items left  behind were a red cooler (claimed) and a pair of boxers in the front yard (unclaimed- and understandable)...  You know what they say "You know it was a real party if there is underwear in the yard the next day"...
 
You boys can SURELY count on a repeat of the tourney next year...  TRAVERS WEEKEND from here on out...
 
Lots of interest in a "King of the Ice" winter version too...  Expect a posting about a February date to do the same thing through the ice...  That fireplace will be invaluable for a winter party.
 
Again, thank you guys so much for coming out...  I know many of you rearranged schedules and spent more than a few bucks getting there and hanging out...  You guys really made it a fun and laid-back day...  I know I had a BLAST hanging out with ALL of you, and it sounds like you dudes enjoyed it as well...
 
Sure was a lot of laughing and smiling going on... 
 
Photos and a 'recap' to follow when I have a little more time.  But for today it 'back to the grind' and lots of things to accomplish before 5pm...  But I will get you some pics soon!
 
Thanks again Gang!
 
 

Folks, it was a blast and I had a great time. Many thanks to Jimmy for letting this happen and to all those who made it be great.
                           Thanks Again:
                                                 Peace & Tuna
 
Perch:
You got me hooked on those pannies, **** good eats bro.
 

Hey.... I finally woke up .... lol ... Jimmy , what can I say ?  Ya pulled off one of my best weekends ever !!! THANK YOU !!! And thanx to all that came !!!

I forgot someone is missing a set of boxers -   somehow they found there way to the antena of my truck ....

Thanks guys I told you that PERCH are the best!!!!!!!!!!! I'll fish with any one of you fine fisherman any TIME!!! bassinbrain I'll cook some of them perch for us when we hit that ice spot of yours!! NYY sorry we didn't get to fish togerther but let's plan on going go soon!! We can hit your place or mine! If any one would like to try Burden Lake it's got some nice perch/bluegills in it and we can hit "Kay's Pizza" after for some more good food and BEER!!!! It's right on the lake!!! Let's make a plan because Kay's closes in September!! No boat ramp but cartop/truck back boat will do!! Let's do IT!! I had the BEST Time meeting and Parting with ALL for you!!! I meet 10 strangers on Sat./ Sun. that I can "NOW CALL FRIENDS"!!!!!!!

I just knew it was YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love it...  Bring it on, August! 
 
I am sure Perch is right.  Let's shoot for Traver's Stakes weekend, which is usually that last weekend in August.  Start saying your prayers and doing whatever "perfect weather no-rain dances" you did last season.  We can probably get some sort of "Stripers by day-Crappies by evening" deal going in May too at the tail end of the herring and Striper run.  Once the sunshine gets reliable around here, the fishing on Snyders does too.