GA Gathering..need a little info

[Catnewb101]

When will this GA gathering be? cause that i can probly make it to. of course...if the drive is in range....and if my keep my grades up.... but anyway just more importantly, what time area will it be in..winter spring u get the point.:crazy:

[r ward]

hey jeff next years gathering has not been planned but we will start toss ideas around sometime after the national come on up to it

[Catnewb101]

wish i can but im busieer than ever!!! anyways ive got some ideas on where to put it

[Creteus]

Richard, You're the georgia representative:big_smile: elected counsel. Lets get it planned and get some more people to show up, some how:0a28: . Bigger better and more fishier

[catfishtonyd]

I would like to attend the next Georgia gathering where ever it may be.

[guns sugar]

I'd also like to know when the GA gathering will be... hubby and i would love to check it out and visit with u all.. we are up north of Blairsville near Lake Nottely.... will be checkin for a date and place... thanks!

[r ward]

As soon as we hear about the next national gathering will atart some ideas about the Ga gathering while we are at it we need to get are Ga group growing bigger so get new people in

[r ward]

Richard, You're the georgia representative:big_smile: elected counsel. Lets get it planned and get some more people to show up, some how:0a28: . Bigger better and more fishier
Hey Cretus what is this we can all toss in ideas and then agree

[Creteus]

Just giving you a hard time richard:big_smile: . I'm just along for the ride.

[r ward]

Just giving you a hard time richard:big_smile: . I'm just along for the ride.
Kinda what I figured but I would like to throw out the idea of Altamaha again for the next Ga if all can agree maybe get Gator to help us with the exact site cause him and Paul are real familiar with that river just an idea like I said we can discuss more details after the National is planned for next year

[BamaCats]

hey Richard i would love to make it to the next GA gathering, if you guys have it at the same spot you have it last time. I know ti would go a long ways to establshing GA AL realtions since we always beat yall in football :lol: :lol: but seriously just let me know and i will do my best to be there.

[r ward]

hey Richard i would love to make it to the next GA gathering, if you guys have it at the same spot you have it last time. I know ti would go a long ways to establshing GA AL realtions since we always beat yall in football :lol: :lol: but seriously just let me know and i will do my best to be there.
[The football will be discussed later]Hey Cleve yoou know you are always welcome to a good state ha ha the location and all is still up in air I just want everybody to think about ideas

[Catnewb101]

heres a whacky idea but how bout the coosa? there are sturgeons there ya know...not big though
or we can do this lake on the chatahoochee river called lake bullsluice....i hear its great there. and lets make it winter!!!!!! i love the cold ever so.

[FishMan]

I'll be keepin my eye on you guys. Tennessee is not to far away. Cooler weather sure is nice.

[Catnewb101]

I'll be keepin my eye on you guys. Tennessee is not to far away. Cooler weather sure is nice.
ugh u can say that again....the coosa river isnt very far from you... lots of cats and some STURGEONS!!!!!!!!! they get really big....


also for a little more facts on sturgeons on where they live..try Some Salt Marshes...Sturgeons like them for some reason but the record sturgeon for the state is 498 pounds i think and she was with 100 pounds of roe so keep that in mind that Sturgeons are in Georgia..dont know anything else about em though but Georgia Wildlife foundation has increased their concern for the one and only sturgeon....ok people g night have a good one!!!

[IrishO'Brady]

Im gonna try to make it for the Ga gathering... I know you arent going to plan further till after the national gathering but soon as we get some configuration/ location the sooner I can put in for off time lol. Coosa or Altamaha are both excellent catfish waters, Im down for either one! I know this thread is last years but maybe somone can point me in the right direction

[r ward]

Well Irish just keep on checking cause as soon as we know about the next National we will start planning a Ga gathering for07

[Creteus]

I'm thinking a river would be a good idea. Never had the chance to fish a good cat river. Might be able to learn something from you native fastwater folks:cool2: . Fall temperatures are great too. Waters still warm but the air temperature is more tollerable.

[r ward]

That is why I was thinking about altamaha again but want to make sure to get all we can there

[Creteus]

I'm all for the altamaha Richard. Anyone have any objections on driving south on the next one?

[spinner cat]

hey richard,
I like the way you are thinking on the GA. gathering. There is alot of interest here in the area (altamaha river). I have had some bites on new members but having a little trouble setting the hook, if you know what I mean. An event of some kind may help people understand the B.O.C is more than a message board for cat fishing as some have said.Either way, here or somewhere else I am looking foward to meeting everyone at the next gathering.

[r ward]

Tony after I get back from kentucky we will see what we can get going if you get the chance have them look at the pictures of some of the past gatherings from all over the country

[Catnewb101]

well heres the problem...my dad is too fat n lazy to drive to the althalma or however u spell it but thats why im saying places near me. sorry for the selfishness but i want to fish goddernit! =P

[IrishO'Brady]

Im in North Georgia and willing to drive (cobb-paulding county area) But a 1 hr drive north will take us to chickamagua dam on tennessee river and I can put us on some nice fish there - not sure where you guys are from but just presenting the option. I know that area and waters better than I do coosa or altamaha, and we could get some nice blues.

[spinner cat]

hey richard,
have fun in kentucky,wish I could make it ,but maybe I can be ready for the next one.GA.gathering that I can make, so when you get back maybe we can get popping on the details.I would like to run up with paul over here sometime ,maybe I will P.M him. Im sure he has some good info on whats going on.

[r ward]

well Ga members I am back after talking to Paul we could plan a spring gathering now it has been mentioned that Jesup has a fairground near the boat ramp and Paul might be able to help us get that if we have enough interest in haveing a gathering in that area and time frame but would like to see a big turnout so lets see what we can come up with and then we will move this over to the gathering section

[BamaCats]

i'm game Richard, just lt me know when and where. I will do my best to make it to th next GA gathering cant wait to see everyone and shake a few hands and do some fishing with some fine GA members.

[spinner cat]

hey Richard,
so how was the gathering? I think jessup jaycee landing is a great choice for the GA. gathering.Not only will the fair ground be great as far as having enough room for everyone, there is a nice boat ramp on both sides of the river .I've been fishing at least twice a week at night with some of my buddys, fishing is pretty good me and bobby parker both caught 10 lb. flats one night last week in separate boats.I am interested in helping make this gathering great so if I can help just let me know.I own traxxster custom graphix, maybe I can help with some signs or something.also have three race cars we can put on display to draw attention to the gathering.

[IrishO'Brady]

lemme know when we got a positive date, Ill be there

[r ward]

Alright the national was great with a lot of food and friends some new some old but no strangerswe will get going on ga gathering but I need to check with Paul for next National dates for next year

[r ward]

After a few messages back and forth with Paul the Altamaha park would be the best idea as there is a store on the grounds and a shelter for the main meal we had our first down there and it was nice so if that is agreeable let me know by post and we will figure out dates give me some ideas on what will work and we can run it by paul against the next national

[Bobby Parker]

Hey Richard, Jesup sounds like a great place to me. If we can get the fairgrounds it would give you plenty of room. They have agood ramp that three boats can put in at the same time. Just across the river is another good ramp, but no facilities. If I can be of help let me know.
God Bless
Bobby

[r ward]

According to Paul there is less crime and traffic at altamaha park then the fairgrounds that is why we are considering it

[spinner cat]

hey richard,
where is the altahama park? I take it, it is somewhere other than the jaycee landing.

[Bobby Parker]

Hey man thats a nice fish in the picture. That must be JAWS you caught friday night? I'll talk to you at work tomorrow.
God Bless
Bobby

[Bobby Parker]

I think it might be down below Barrington where the train track crosses the river.

[r ward]

I have been down there one time for the first Ga gathering I know it is a little way past Jaycees landing a nice camp grounds and general store I'll get Paul in on this shortly to get more detailed we are considering around the last of march or first of april any one have a specfic date in mind or plans let us know

[fishingbuddy4]

Richard i started putting 20 dollars a week away for the 07 ga. gathering ,i will be there for sure ,you can bank on it.but i do not want to bank fish so you need to check on boat rentals or i can bring my boat down it is just a long way to trailer it.

[r ward]

Robert you make it down here and we will figure out something I can bet on that

[IrishO'Brady]

I could bring mine but its a fiberglass bass boat, and I don't know the river... I thought I remember hearing about possible pontoon rentals-
Whatever we need to do, Ill go in on it with you guys

[hailei]

hey i'm there fellas! let me know so i can bring the BBQ~

[Creteus]

I've been off line a while and don't have time to read all the new posts, by the way great fish spinner, but I'm guessing by what I did read it'll be down on the river. Where at and when if anyone can tell me off hand.

[r ward]

Well Matt we are waiting on date to find out when Paul sets the National 2 for next year then we can set a exact date for ours it will be at Altamaha park it has better facility then Oconeehope you will make it down possible late March or early April

[Creteus]

I'm there Richard. Will you family cook be there:smile2: ? Gotta have a rib or two. My wife will make it to this one or I'll drag her down:hell_boy:

[r ward]

Well some of us will be there we all cook who you think taught the boys

[Creteus]

Well some of us will be there we all cook who you think taught the boys

I guess you may have help a little in there learnin:tounge_out:

[r ward]

To all who are interrested we are planning a gathering all info is on the Member gathering forum and it will be kept updated there as nessecary please get signed up and make your plans to be there

[jerseycat9]

Hey Rich which area of GA is Altamaha. And about how far from Atlanta if ya know. Thanks

[r ward]

Terry I sent you a P.M. to answer your question

[jerseycat9]

thanks for the help Rich

[IrishO'Brady]

I help my old man run his cattle ranch- we need any beef let me know :cool2:

[r ward]

To all new members check out the Gathering thread and make plans to join us at alamaha in April be the most {legal} fun ya ever had

[BassMassey]

can ya count me in? i'm around the oconnee area and think altamaha is only a couple hours away......do we have an official date? i will need to request time off.......

[r ward]

I need all Ga. Members planning on attending the gathering to please read the new development and weigh in on the possible change it will be a majority wins situation

[r ward]

the idea of a gathering during a flathead tourniment could improve our chances of growing in membership but if all plans are made for the original dates and we want to keep it that way that is good to but please give me your thoughts on this

[r ward]

I have went on and changed the dates to coincide with flathead tourniment I hope all Ga members will be able to attend it is May 4 5 6 7 I think that will run with the flathead tourniment in Jesup

[Gator]

Richard it will but the weight in is in Jesup at JC's landing and that is a run by river but it will only take about 30 mins by road.

[r ward]

Thanks Jim and good to see you on again

[cherokee laker]

We are looking forward to seeing all of ya'll down here.
Welcome to the Altamaha River.
Fellows, I live in Jesup, and sort of have a direct line with the tourism board and the local officials putting on the tourney.
If you have any input, criticisms, comments and so forth., I would be glad to pass those on to the right tournament officials.
Or if anyone needs any guidance about anything not asociated with it, I will be glad to help.
I was raised on the river, and fish it.
I can tell you where to stay, not to stay so on and so forth.

HHH

[Creteus]

We are looking forward to seeing all of ya'll down here.
Welcome to the Altamaha River.
Fellows, I live in Jesup, and sort of have a direct line with the tourism board and the local officials putting on the tourney.
If you have any input, criticisms, comments and so forth., I would be glad to pass those on to the right tournament officials.
Or if anyone needs any guidance about anything not asociated with it, I will be glad to help.
I was raised on the river, and fish it.
I can tell you where to stay, not to stay so on and so forth.

HHH


Thanks for the hospitality.

[cherokee laker]

Glad to do it......

[r ward]

To all the members comeing to the gathering please go to the gathering foruom and make sure you are on the list for what you will bring to saturday main meal it is a covered dish pot luck or whatever you call it make sure your name is on both lists thanks lets make this great

[1hws]

If you guys can give me some info on just what this is and when and what you guys do there and what kind of things you need help with I maybe able to do so. I live in Savannah right near HAAF base (Hunter Army Air force) at the back gate, so it is very close to me. I do not have a boat any more due to my injuries in Iraq.

I do know quit a bit about cat fishing, different types of rigging, homemade baits, and even lures that catfish will bite, and how to fix a lot of different types of bait casting reels, Boat motors, digital or electical equipment, generators, what ever

I am very good with my hands and figuring out problems that may occur, and I can damn near fix or make anything that takes some created thinking, My 1Sgt kept me with him until I got whacked and was sent home just because of my creativity out in the field.

Thanks

[Creteus]

[QUOTE=1hws@bellsouth.net;536592]If you guys can give me some info on just what this is and when and what you guys do there and what kind of things you need help with I maybe able to do so. I live in Savannah right near HAAF base (Hunter Army Air force) at the back gate, so it is very close to me. I do not have a boat any more due to my injuries in Iraq.

I do know quit a bit about cat fishing, different types of rigging, homemade baits, and even lures that catfish will bite, and how to fix a lot of different types of bait casting reels, Boat motors, digital or electical equipment, generators, what ever

I am very good with my hands and figuring out problems that may occur, and I can damn near fix or make anything that takes some created thinking, My 1Sgt kept me with him until I got whacked and was sent home just because of my creativity out in the field.

Welcome to the BOC. All it is is a camping trip pretty much. Just a gathering of people on the BOC from georgia with a common intrest in fishing. Good food good times and relaxation:big_smile: . There is more info on it in the "gathering" section.

[r ward]

Alright Earl first welcome to the BOC as for the gathering and what it is and where we will be at the altamaha state park close to brunswick to camp and indulge in food fun fishing snd a lot of BS with people that enjoy catfishing like us so come and join us

[r ward]

There is some ga members that has just joined us so I thought I would say make sure and get on the list for the ga gathering in may at the altamha state park it is the most fun you can have and still be legal so come on check the member gathering thread for info and to get on the list

[1hws]

Where do I go to get on the list. I just got back from Texas after 5 1/2 months

[Creteus]

Where do I go to get on the list. I just got back from Texas after 5 1/2 months

Over in the "member Gathering" page

[r ward]

Hey Earl you must have signed up before you left go to member gathering section you are on the list looking forward to meeting you in May check and see if that is you but I think it is