Markell Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 After several conversations with a few members here, let's see what kind of interest there would be for a first annual TU Rally. Some of the ideas that have been discussed have been a day of fishing, a cookout, a banquet, or whatever. If there is enough interest, several of these get-togethers could be organized in different parts of the Country. Maybe even by state. Jerry has mentioned maybe making them into some type of lure making club. My suggestion is to establish who wants to participate and find out where they are from. Define the areas. Establish coordinators for each area and then decide as groups, on what, when and how it will be done. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 you guys are more than welcome to scotland for a pike fishing session, abit impractical, but you are welcome non-the-less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 haha. the cali group should do a tuna boat next season then bbq it and laugh at all of you who dont have the ocean and all its wonders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigjointer Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 This has got me thinking dreaming it is Sunday I have had a well deserved drink Ive done my stint in the shed so. I had a dream I was hooked into a huge musky must have been 60+ on my own home made too he was thrashing in the water what a feeling Then I woke up realized the only musky I've seen is in a photo and all she tells me is I can't go :idea: Don't kids have this inter cambio thing one goes stay there the other comes stay here. Arent we just big kids. Just a thought DREAM ooooooooon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 I think the problem for most members is the journey needed to gather. Id love to see it happen, but what if we could start forming small local events where the interested members live, then as the groups grow we could talk about larger events, like regional rallies such as a NW NE SW SE type events? I threw in a poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 I know there are a number of guys in southern cali and most in the san diego area at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Georgia boys unite!!!! I'm always up for some fishin' and grillin' (As long as my wife sayz OK ) Jim Valdosta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 I wouldn't mind a get together at all. I don't mind up to a 8hr. drive to get somewhere to meet with The Boys. I would like to attend the show Nathan was checking on. But that would be something like 14 + hours for me to get there. To me that is just alittle too far. It is hard to get a spot that everyone could easily get to without having to take out a loan to get there. Club chapters would be good but I don't think that (except for those TN. boys) there are enough folks in one state to start one. Maybe we ought to throw out a state and get an idea of who could make it. We did that once before and it just kind of died. The main problem was everyone getting the same time off. I think it would be good and we could have allot more participation if we could have a working get together and get someone like Bassmaster to do an article on the event. Members would probably put a little more effort in making the event if that were to happen. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Ah but Skeeter, look who you would get to meet for that extra 6 hours!!!! Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 i think state chapters would get enough people if you grouped states. Cali arizona and nevada have a lot of us as far as ive seen. You could groupe states together and see what hapens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Your right Skeet, the TN boys are ready. But, part of the reason it died the first time is showing up already in the poll. I know its only been up since Sunday evening and we have less than 2 1/2 % of the members vote. I promise you more than that many have visited the site. Reason number 2 that it failed was trying to decide as a group. To get it started, a date has to be set and those that truly want to be a part, will be there. And if different states or areas want to get together, great. But, one or two need to take the lead and set a date for that area. No, I wouldn't drive to CA for a get together, I will drive to MO and I plan to in April. And if it's only Nathan and myself so be it, we will have a great time. Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 The 2 1/2 % number that you mention kind of shocks me Coley. It would not be fair for me to cast a vote because I would truely enjoy attending TU get-togethers. Unfortunately, my job does not allow the kind of free time I would like to have. Even on my day off I am on call which doesn't make me to happy either. Having said that, I would attend any get together that my job would permit. I have already marked the April deal with Nathan on my calander and even if it is a brief stay, I WILL BE THERE. Sooooooooo make room!!!!! Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Cj Let me know when and where?.. The BP opener in Diego could be an agenda. Would go to Florida to hook up with members and maybe do some fishing for Reds and Snook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markell Posted November 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Many of the members here have family obligations, tournaments, work responabilities, etc... Establishing a date and location might make it easier to vote. GaBassNerd, I am all for the Georgia boys getting together. Let's keep this alive. The first year may not be all that big of a deal but I am sure it will grow year after year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Mitchell Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Like some have said. Someone has to take the bull by the horns, set a date, time and place. We maybe could put up two or three dates and see which one the most could attend. We have so many members with different jobs that we cannot find a date that will satisfy all of us. I am a friend of Craig Lamb that writes for ESPN/BASS. He lives in the Nashville area and I am sure that I could get him to write an article and get it into either the BASS Times or the Bassmasters magazine. With the little get together the Tennessee connection had at Coley's I can tell you it was worth the time. I have also had the pleasure to spend a day with Skeeter at the Classic. Even then we did not have enough time. We have met so many on TU by post and email, but I can tell you it is not like shaking hands and having a good talk. I am ready any time any place. I can say that as I have spent my time in the barrel and have the time to go. Charlie Mitchell AKA Boyhowdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jighead Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Hi guys I think the idea of a group meeting is a great idea. local culbs are ok but would like to see a national event pick a city and a weekend and all meet there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 I think a regional event would be a great idea but a national event would be more of a challenge for some. BassnG3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 I too think the regional thing is the way to get this off the ground....after enough regonal get togethers maybe a national one could happen. Looking forward to Meeting Coley,Talley...and ANYONE else who wants to head here the last weekend in April!!!!!..Nathan PS..Skeeter...Jump in your car at 5:00 am and your here by 7:00PM..(doesn't sound as bad that way..LOL!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddoxBay Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 I like the idea of a regional type deal. I know there are at least 3 people in my state (arkansas) that come to this site. I am not but 2 hrs from Memphis TN also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Maddox...How far are you from Clinton,Mo......it's about 70 miles south of Kansas City..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddoxBay Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 I think Kansas City is maybe 10 hours from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 I'm about 8.5 too 9 hours from you then....Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Hopefully we can get a TU rally going somewhere between Northern and Southern California and the other western states. Maybe CLear Lake or one of the lakes nearer to So Cal, Nacimiento or something? Camping and BBQueing? Hell I'd even sport for a keg and some tri tips! Sounds like fun to me. Let's wait til the bite picks up though, only got one dink today! Maybe we can even get AL out to do some fishin;! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.J. Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 I live in Washington state, but I would love to finally fish some of California's bass lakes. I've been drooling over Clear Lake for a few years now. It would be great to get to meet some of you fellow tackle makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Nobody over here on west side is interested in the awsome saltwater fishing we have? lol. I get sick of bass after a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
