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Membership and Club Events => Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic => Topic started by: sandman on June 01, 2017, 06:40 AM

Title: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on June 01, 2017, 06:40 AM
The 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic will be held the weekend of Friday, October 13th thru Sunday, October 15th at Roosevelt Lake - Grapevine Group Site - Coot Loop.  This is our club's annual fall camp out, fishing derby and open meeting.  The Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic is not only open to all AZCA members, but registered users of this website along with their families are welcome to join us for a fun filled weekend.

Camping:
We are camping for the weekend at the Grapevine Group Site campgrounds in the Coot Loop.  The Coot Loop has its own centrally located restrooms, water spigots, one 110v outlet, a community fire pit, covered Ramada’s w/ picnic tables and charcoal BBQ grills. Plenty of room for a good time! Surrounding the center gathering area are approximately 20 individual campsites, each with parking, a picnic table and a fire pit. There are NO electric or water hookups at the campsites.  Please see the attached "Camping Form" for more information.  One thing to note, the Coot Loop will be available to all registered users of this site beginning on 3pm Friday, October 13th.

AZCA Members Only Day:
AZCA Member's Only day will be on Thursday, October 12th.  The Coot Loop will be open starting at 9am for AZCA Members ONLY to start setting up camp.

Fishing Derby:
The club will have a fishing derby on Saturday, October 14th from 6am to 3pm.  Prizes will be awarded to derby & big fish winners.  This is a private event for members of the Arizona Crappie Association, registered users of www.azcrappie.com and their family.  Please see the attached "Fishing Derby Form" for more information along with the derby rules & regulations.  The Chamberlin Cup will once again be awarded to the derby winners - here's your chance to get your derby team's name engraved on the Chamberlin Cup.

AZCA Open Meeting:
The official AZCA club meeting will be on Saturday, October 14th around 4pm.  This will be the final open meeting for this year for those interested in prospecting or possibly joining the Arizona Crappie Association.

Fish Fry and Potluck Dinner:
Also on Saturday, October 14th starting around 5 - 5:30pm the club's fantastic fish fry and potluck dinner begins.  If you're joining us, please bring a dish to pass.


Schedule of Weekend Events:
Thursday 9am - AZCA Members Only Day
Friday 3pm - Non AZCA members who are camping with us can enter the Coot Loop and set up their camp site.
Friday 5pm - The AZCA will provide the charcoal for an open BBQ/ grill dinner. There are 2 massive grills with plenty of room for whatever you want to cook.
Saturday 6am - Fishing Derby begins.  Please see the attached "Fishing Derby Form" for more info along with the rules & regulations.
Saturday 3pm - Derby weigh in back at the Coot Loop group site where we'll announce this year's "Chamberlin Cup" champions.
Saturday 4pm - Open AZCA Meeting held by Club President Patti Brown
Saturday 5pm - Fish cleaning, fish fry and pot luck dinner begins
Sunday 8am - pack out begins, everyone has to be out no later than noon or when the last AZCA member leaves the site.

Hope to see you there…..
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Art Chamberlin on June 01, 2017, 01:53 PM
Good Lord willing, Team Chamberlin will be there! .........Art
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: OneBlade on June 01, 2017, 06:33 PM
Nice!  Will be a nice change to be back in Coot loop again.  Maybe our PA is still there  :lol_hitting:
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Piscolli on June 02, 2017, 06:48 AM
Oh yeah! Billy Hoes Bag's BBQ chicken! Me and Judy will do a Tri-Tip with Chimichurri Friday and Beef Curry on Saturday. I can't find the PA anywhere but I will look again. If I still can't find it I will provide another one.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on June 02, 2017, 11:12 AM
We will run our big fish fryer rig.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Fish Hawk on June 02, 2017, 12:00 PM
Oh yeah! Billy Hoes Bag's BBQ chicken!

Hawk's Chicken Fest. We may have to do that, its been awhile.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Art Chamberlin on September 21, 2017, 06:00 PM
I can't find the attached "Fishing Derby Form"! Is it just me or is it not up yet? ......Art
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: OneBlade on September 21, 2017, 07:01 PM
I can't find the attached "Fishing Derby Form"! Is it just me or is it not up yet? ......Art
Not up yet.  Will post it within the next few weeks.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Piscolli on September 22, 2017, 07:11 AM
2 weeks away!
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: OneBlade on September 22, 2017, 07:41 AM
2 weeks away!
3 weeeks away
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Piscolli on September 23, 2017, 07:35 AM
2 weeks away!
3 weeeks away

Judy told me 2 weeks because she put in for the wrong days off from work. I thought she was wrong but, well you know.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Fish Hawk on September 25, 2017, 10:48 AM
I will not be able to do chicken fest this year. have to work Friday.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: OneBlade on September 25, 2017, 05:50 PM
I've attached the fishing derby form at the top of this thread.  Please print out and fill out and bring exact change cash-only to the event.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on September 27, 2017, 06:22 AM
Art, can we still launch at the Grapevine ramp?
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on October 02, 2017, 08:04 AM
We will probably be bringing some Lake Powell walleye filets for the fish-fry. Just in case...
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Fish Hawk on October 02, 2017, 08:40 AM
We will probably be bringing some Lake Powell walleye filets for the fish-fry. Just in case...

Keep your walleye. I have a funny feeling there will be plenty of fish caught.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on October 02, 2017, 08:57 AM
Love the optimism!
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: OneBlade on October 08, 2017, 01:27 PM
I'll bring a pan of brownies and my stove, will help fry fish on Saturday.  Might bring a growler or few cans of local IPAs to share.  Tom, I'll bring a bag of walleye fillets if you are interested.  I'll bring a little firewood too.  Also, who has the AZCA banners? We could maybe hang those and get them signed for the past couple of events.

What's everyone else bringing for the potluck?
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on October 08, 2017, 02:13 PM
We have the banners. Also bringing an American flag.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Fishless on October 08, 2017, 05:11 PM
Did the PA ever show up?
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on October 08, 2017, 05:43 PM
AZCA members can show up starting Thursday at 9am.

We will have the parking passes with us and should be up Thursday around 1pm.

Gate code is 0802.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: o from wi on October 08, 2017, 09:26 PM
I’ll bring some cukes and 2 racks of smoked ribs. Should be there Friday aft.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: o from wi on October 09, 2017, 06:41 AM
Just to let you know,, I will NOT have an open seat this year. Larry will be with me again this year (Boys From Bell). Could someone send me a "kinda map" to coot loop please,, I only "kinda" remember,,,  :dontknow:
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: on the rocks on October 09, 2017, 07:09 AM
I will bring an apple salad as a side dish.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sparkchaser on October 09, 2017, 08:19 AM
I'll bring cole slaw for a side
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on October 09, 2017, 09:14 AM
Just to let you know,, I will NOT have an open seat this year. Larry will be with me again this year (Boys From Bell). Could someone send me a "kinda map" to coot loop please,, I only "kinda" remember,,,  :dontknow:

It's in the Grapevine group site. When you turn right, into the camping area, the signs will point you to the different loops.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Fish Hawk on October 10, 2017, 01:07 PM
I'll bring "The Sauce" a long with something else
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on October 10, 2017, 03:39 PM
We'll bring the charcoal and lighter fluid for Friday night's grillin'
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: OneBlade on October 11, 2017, 06:03 PM
Don't forget to bring cash for the derby and your form filled out.  See you all at the lake.  I should arrive Friday afternoon.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: o from wi on October 13, 2017, 08:27 AM
Bringing a load of firewood along, some smoked ribs and s/s cukes. Leaving as soon as HWY 60 is back open.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Fishless on October 15, 2017, 06:39 AM
Great seeing everyone last night at Coot camp area, fantastic dinner and was real excited to hear about all the crappie caught hoping maybe things are on a comeback for Roosevelt.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: OneBlade on October 15, 2017, 12:31 PM
Results of the fishing derby:

2017 BHCC -  7 Teams - Roosevelt Lake
1st place - Team  "FishHawk", 7 fish, 8.28lbs
2nd place - Team "Two Guys in a Bigger Boat", 7 fish, 8.06lbs
3rd place - Team "Chamberlin", 7 fish, 6.87lbs
Wild Willie Big Fish – Team "FishHawk", 1.69lbs
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Piscolli on October 16, 2017, 06:00 AM
Great job to all the winning teams and what a great weekend. Thank you to Patti, Kelley, Matt, Timbo and everyone that help set up this  event!
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sandman on October 16, 2017, 06:22 AM
Another great one in the books. Tough fishing for some of us but their hard work paid off for several folks. Congrats to the winners!

Great seeing everybody and getting together again for a fun event at Rosey.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: on the rocks on October 17, 2017, 09:31 AM
Congrats to all the winners and a big thank you to all that made the event as great as it was. Special shout out to Timbo's wife (sorry forgot her name already) for playing taps and the National Anthem a very special treat!!!
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: sparkchaser on October 17, 2017, 10:08 AM
Congrats to all the winners and a big thank you to all that made the event as great as it was. Special shout out to Timbo's wife (sorry forgot her name already) for playing taps and the National Anthem a very special treat!!!

+1 Thank you Jane
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Fishless on October 17, 2017, 03:31 PM
Great job on the National Anthem
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Art Chamberlin on October 20, 2017, 01:45 PM
I truly apologize for leaving before the meeting started. We fully intended to stay but my blood sugar crashed right after the weigh-in and I was in bad shape! I have only been fishing until 11 a.m. previously and those last hours of the contest, with the heat, were very tough for me. It was great to see everyone and again I'm very sorry for the quick exit.    I did fish Wednesday until 11 and we caught 10 crappie ( a 5"er and 9 good sized ones), 5 largemouth, 5 nice yellow bass, and 4 good sized bluegills. All in 20 to 25 feet of water drop-shotting minnows........Art
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Piscolli on October 20, 2017, 03:34 PM
I truly apologize for leaving before the meeting started. We fully intended to stay but my blood sugar crashed right after the weigh-in and I was in bad shape! I have only been fishing until 11 a.m. previously and those last hours of the contest, with the heat, were very tough for me. It was great to see everyone and again I'm very sorry for the quick exit.    I did fish Wednesday until 11 and we caught 10 crappie ( a 5"er and 9 good sized ones), 5 largemouth, 5 nice yellow bass, and 4 good sized bluegills. All in 20 to 25 feet of water drop-shotting minnows........Art

BTW, you won an 8' rod but when I went to leave Sunday I realized I didn't have your number.
Title: Re: 2017 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic
Post by: Fishless on October 20, 2017, 05:41 PM
Was good to see you Art even if just for a few minutes (you looked tired) GEEZ Kasey has grown up fast all adult now.
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