2011 Flatlander Invasion on Baystore

[Muskie Junkie]

(17) members of the Flatlanders are getting primed to invade the Baystore Camp on July 9th. We are hoping to find nice weather and biting Muskies. I personally am wondering what special creature comforts will be awaiting our arrival this year. Some are even looking forward to seeing the Baystore's special neighbor. We hope he will stop by and share some of his Dakota hillbilly tactics with us. Also looking forward to meeting Nebraska Tim. Heard from a good source he is a bit of an odd duck but can hold his own even with this silly bunch that always has one eye to the cornfield. So Frank and Laura, roll out the burlap carpet, we are getting primed to pay our annual visit. Remember, the name of the game is Flame !!!

Steve

[ScruggsBay54]

It's about time someone started this dam post. Well, it's been a couple of years since my last visit to Baystore and honestly I can't wait to get back. 26 days and counting. Frank I'm sure you'll have the typical props in place for Rummy's arrival. I sure am glad to here we're goin to have an old face back in camp again.Welcome back Jeff. He's always good for couple of laughs. Kyle's excited to be coming back. Hope the old gummer across the bay pays visit while we're there.

[Tim Kelly]

Have a great time fellas, and don't pick on that poor Mr Pearson this time. Play nice!

[dpear]

Oh my,looks like it's time to start hearing from the Rockford Rockettes again.(a misnomer since they haven't had a 'rocket' here since Macs Bullet boat).Oh well,they can't have it all I guess-skirts,megaphones and Pom Poms will have to do.
Is there any good news here? Yes, Jeff and Tim are back and Sully isn't.
Well I'll survive somehow,lock the doors,nail down the lures in my boat,send all females back home for a week(any species),don earmuffs-the usual survival precautions.
This too shall pass.

[NETim]

It's so heartwarming to see old buddies reunited.

Can't wait to see this burlap carpet rolled out. 'Til now, it's only been the stuff of legend. What steely eyed Muskie men have previously trod upon the sacred albeit abrasive material? How many generations of mayflies and missing gloves have been ground into it by their passing?

My heart's all a flutter.

17 Illini. My oh my!

[JBlanck]

Can't wait to get back up there. There's nothing like LOTW. Plus I figured I had to get back up for our 10th season since we started this outing in 2002. Unfortunately, I've been sent to the "Ole Gummers" cabin. I do have a bunch of gray hairs since I was there last but that's no excuse for having to stop fishing at 4:00 to get in for dinner. The night bite is now at 6:00, I hear. I'll have to sneak out after they all go to bed and hit a few spots before/after sunset.

As for Sully not coming up, I'll be sure to keep his traditional moon rise going for him.

Let the games begin!

Jeff

[Frank Walsh]

I know Stu scored today. Guided by Ruhmmy of course. Not everyone is in yet, so there' still hope.

[musky1969]

That saddle there Sully I remember years ago leaving that spot slowly saying I know there is a rock out here some where "TINK" oh there it is. LOL Seen many nice fish in there .
Darren

[JBlanck]

That's actually where Harvey got his fish last week. Old reliable spot.

[dpear]

Jeff,
You are partly accountable for 'Spider Legs' getting to that spot(by the way,his pic 'backgrounds' omit only map directions and neon signage).Had it not been for you,he would never have seen it.A very sad day for that spot.

[JBlanck]

I remember the first time we fished it...fish were stacked in there like cord wood. None were awake, though. Made for a good name. I take that back...there was one awake that blew up on your bait way in the back. You made comment on the fish. That was a good day!

[NETim]

Hey! It was good to meet you all. You guys weren't nearly as wild as I was led to believe.

We had a good trip. The fish weren't very cooperative but we did see some nice ones.

And yes, thanks Frank and Laura for another great week.