Huron Get Together Details

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WALLEYE CENTRAL GET TOGETHER DETAILS

We are going back to where it all started in HURON, OH - with the Huron Boat Basin serving as the hub for the festivities.

Here is a link to a new website with info on local facilities / lodging / boat ramps, fuel, tackle, etc.

www.fishhuronohio.com

Fish Huron Ohio is a group formed earlier this year by local city / township / chamber of commerce and business people in Huron, Ohio with the goal of promoting Huron, Ohio as a Fishing Destination.

Check out the live camera link on the right side of the site. For those that can't make it to Huron you will be able to "check-in" on the Boat Basin.

Here is a link to a story about Walleye Central on the front page of The Huron Hometown News http://www.huronhometownnews.com/index.php/i-paper

A huge thanks to Doug Steinwart at the Huron Boat Basin 419-433-4848 - www.huronparks.org/boatbasin.htm - also has some helpful information on local facilities. Call Doug if you want to reserve a dock at the Boat Basin - there should be some docks open.

Another big supporter is Matt Solberg from Huron Lagoon's Marina (HLM). HLM will also have transient dockage avaialble during the fall fishing season. Call 419 433 3200. HLM also has a fuel dock.

For places to stay - many are familiar with The Plantation which is in between Huron and Vermilion located on Route 6 / Cleveland Road. Todd Anderson has individual cabins available with parking for boats and some GREAT fish cleaning tables. Call Todd at 419 433 4790 to reserve a room. Make sure you mention Walleye Central.

Many people that have attended the Get Togethers will remember staying at The Gull Motel which is a supporter of the event. They have rooms and fish cleaning available. 419 433 4855 is the number there - again please mention Walleye Central when calling Dale runs The Gull.

The River's Edge Motel is located right on the water just North of the Huron Boat Basin 419 433-8000.

This will be real convenient for those that want to enjoy the fun at I5's Bar & Grill located where the old "JP's Down Under" was located at the Boat Basin. For those that remember the old JP's - you won't believe it is the same place when you walk in the door. I5's is a lot of fun with good food & drinks and a friendly staff that are looking forward to welcoming Walleye Central back to Huron. There will be food & drink specials starting Wednesday and running through Sunday.

Todd Anderson from The Plantation made some great fish cleaning tables that will also be available at The Boat Basin for use during the Get Together.

The Charity Dinner and Raffle will take place at Mesenburg's Plaza Place which is about 1 mile to the West of the Huron Boat Basin at 545 Cleveland Road West.

DO NOT BRING YOUR BOAT to Mesenburgs for the Charity Dinner. There won't be enough parking if people bring their boats.

MENU from Mesenburgs:
Wood Roasted Pork w Sausage Stuffing, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Pasta Salad, Garden Salad, Rolls & Cookies. Full Cash Bar

Walski's Ramp between the Route 6 and train bridge is avaialble as well as a ramp at Holiday Harbor Marina which is just South of town on Main Street / Route 13.

Just to the East of Huron is Cranberry Creek Marina for an additional boat ramp for boats smaller than around 21 feet. Woody at the tackle shop can also set you up with the right tackle and fishing report info. 419 433 3932 is the number there.

J-n-J Harbor Drive Through has a good selection of the right bait & tackle needed to put some Lake Erie Walleye & Perch in your coolers & livewells. Jay Enzor will have fishing reports available and the drive through's phone number is 419 433 4202.

It would have been impossible for the Walleye Central Get Together to have grown to the event that it has become over the years without the HUGE SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY OF DENNY BRAUN AT THE SPORTSMAN'S OUTPOST in Vermilion. Den's number at the shop is 1-888-855-9032. Den has been "the guy" that locals and visitors to the Huron / Vermilion area have counted on for years for great info, the right tackle, and a great hangout for a cup of coffee. Even though things have moved back to Huron this year, do yourself a favor and go see Den at The Sportsman's Outpost when you are here for the Get Together.

The "Braggin Rights" tournament will take place on Saturday Oct 25 of course weather permitting - (we are overdue for some good weather!) with the weigh-in to take place at the Huron Boat Basin. We will be using the Ampitheatre Stage and have a PA System set up during the weigh-in this year.

BRAGGIN RIGHTS TOURNAMENT DETAILS - THERE ARE SOME CHANGES TO PAST EVENTS LISTED HERE:
We plan to post results along with a video feed on the Live Leaderboard for those that can't make it!

There is NO ENTRY FEE but we do need people to SIGN UP their team during the Charity Dinner & Raffle. We will take signups on Saturday morning at the Huron Boat Basin for those that can't make the Friday night dinner.

There is no official "blast off" in the morning. You an take off from any ramp / harbor. Lines can go in the water at 8AM - honor system. If you need to sign up in the morning at the Boat Basin we will have someone there to take late signups from 7:30 AM until 8:30AM.

The only money involved is the OPTIONAL BIG FISH POT which will be $20 per team wth 100% payback. Your team must be registered and paid CASH ONLY for the Big Fish contest by 8:30 AM on Saturday.

THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE TEAM PER BOAT ALLOWED. YOU CAN HAVE AS MANY PEOPLE ON A TEAM AS YOU WANT BUT EACH TEAM IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 8 RODS IN THE WATER.

We know that some people are coming from a long distance away and not everyone will be bringing their boat. This will allow more people to get together in the boats and help everyone save on costs. We will have a signup for people at the dinner / raffle that "need a ride" - or better yet we can start a thread to allow people to arrange for fishing partners. A big part of the fun of past Get Togethers has been fishing with different people. Anyone that wants to come to the Get Together whether you own a boat or not is encouraged to attend. You will get to fish with someone if you are polite and make it known you need a ride. Just be prepared to share expenses if you need a ride.

Limiting it to one team per boat and a maximum of 8 rods per team gives more people a chance to do well. You won't have to compete with a local charter or private boat that is running 14, 16, 18 rods. We know there will be some teams that will only have 2 or 3 people and you will be limited to the Ohio state law of 2 rods per person. If you want to get a 3rd or 4th person to get 8 rods invite someone to go with you. If someone does have a charter booked and wants to fish the Braggin Rights / Big Fish Contest that is fine, but no more than 8 rods in the water. LET'S KEEP THIS FUN - HONOR SYSTEM - EVERYONE HAVE A GOOD TIME...

Rules are simple - staying within the rod limits covered above, the rules are the State of Ohio fishing laws and "boundries" are the Ohio Waters of Lake Erie.

OPEN COMMUNICATION IS ALLOWED AND ENCOURAGED - REMEMBER WE WANT EVERYONE TO CATCH FISH AND IT IS ALWAYS FUN TO HEAR WHO HAS SOME "BIG ONES" THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

You must be at the weigh-in site by 4PM. Weigh-in site is the Huron Boat Basin Ampitheatre Stage. If you have your boat ramped / docked on the Huron River - PLEASE COME TO THE BOAT BASIN BY WATER TO WEIGH YOUR FISH. There will be plenty of room to tie up along the river wall and also there will be some open docks to come in to and grab a basket and take your fish to the stage. Each team will weigh 4 FISH. Plan to take your fish with you after weighing them. There will be fish cleaning tables available at the Boat Basin during the Get Together. IF you are docked / ramping from a location other than on the Huron River you MAY bring your fish to the weigh-in site by car in a cooler but we encourage you to come by water if possible. However you choose to get to the weigh-in site, you MUST BE THERE BY 4PM to weigh your fish. If the parking lot at the Boat Basin fills up, the parking lot at The River's Edge is adjacent to the Boat Basin and should have some room.

Thank you to the Western Basin Sportfishing Association (WBSA) / Lake Erie Walleye Trail (LEWT) for the use of the tournament scales, baskets, etc. used for the weighin.

I5'S Bar & Grill will be donating grilled hot dogs & burgers during the weigh-in at the Boat Basin.

This year's charity donation will go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. ANY AND ALL DONATIONS TO THE CHARITY RAFFLE ARE APPRECIATED AND ENCOURAGED.

We've also had some generous cash sponsors from the Huron community through the Fish Huron Ohio group that have helped offset part of the cost of the dinner and hall rental, and will have volunteers to assist at the dinner / raffle and during the weigh-in. As always there will be a donation jar at the entrance to the charity dinner and your contributions go directly to the charity once all expenses are paid for. There has never been a "charge" to attend the Get Together Dinner. Just a meal donation jar. As you make your donations please keep in mind that our COST to put this dinner on averages about $10 per person.

The FISH HURON OHIO grou plans to have some great long sleeve T-Shirts made for the event featuring the Walleye Central "Angry Fish - Shut Up & Fish" Logo. (See the top left side of the page here) I will post a photo of these once we get them back mid week.

For anyone arriving in town earlier next week, please try to patronize the businesses listed above and let them know you are in town for the Walleye Central Get Together fishing event.

SEE EVERYONE SOON!

Steve Carlson
330-283-2155 wireless