A-TOM-MIK

My Turn:

Polls will not over-turn decisions that aren't of the committees liking, that has been proven !!

It is certain excuses will follow as to why a majority decision from a poll will not become a rule !!

Its been proven from past polls !!

Unless comity members are now willing to favor a wider variety of participants and lose the excuses that followed last time favoring their own decisions?

Tom

A MAJORITY OF PRO/AM PARTICIPANTS WHO FREQUENT THIS SITE WOULD VOTE "NO COMMUNICATION" !!!

I believe someone posted a poll a while ago which clearly noted a majority of anglers did not like open communication or preferred not to communicate during tourney hours

It's very sad that the rule was over-turned to satisfy the more important minority who wanted it

That's the way I see it .....

Tom

Thanks for all the help, have looked at 8 Penn Yans so far and dealt with lots of leads, even water tested 4 so far, actually have several in mind I would consider owning if that perfect vessel doesn't show up between now and spring. But still looking...........

Tom

Soon to be listed on TJ's website, I just towed the boat to get winterized for the season, if there are any serious inquires and I can be of any assistance please inquire [email protected] have fished of the "Big Fin" many times, this boat will need a little TLC but with the new crate small block will certainly be a fine vessel at a reasonable price

http://www.pennyanboats.com/fiberglass.htm

Tom

Went and looked at it today, very nice looking boat, does not look like it has been over-used, also talked to the gentleman selling it.

TYVM, appreciate the lead

Tom

LOL

Cause.............................. when you register on other forums you actually use your real info :shock:

Have a great day Mark !!!!

Tom

Looking to buy a Penn Yan around this size for next season, will use this boat approx. 15 to 20 times a year with family and friends. Small chance I may consider another make or comparable model, but looking to fish Lake Ontario by 2009, buyer not in a hurry to purchase.

Needs to be very dependable & clean looking, a well running vessel, rigged or not rigged, no dog house.

Will look at any and all opportunities, looking to spend 10 to 25k, E Mails welcome to school me even further on my potential purchase or to help us out in any way, never turn down extra help, might just own this vessel for a very long time. Presently fish from vessels ranging up to 46' so we are use to roomy vessels come tourney time but wanting to scale down economically to take the family out during the interim's, just want the roomiest quarters possible in a smaller vessel

[email protected]

Need a vessel to add the A-TOM-MIK name to (:

Tom

:shock:

Please drop me an E Mail, couldn't find the member list to pm,

[email protected]

TYVM

Tom

Some very tough fishing in the Eastern Basin sure did try the nerves of a very high percentage of anglers during the 5th annual 2008 Fair Haven event. Team Striker with Eric Marcinkowski took honors with a 5 fish limit averaging just under 22 lbs. per King. Hats off to Eric and crew who stuck it out and worked mostly waters just outside the pack.

Team Liquid Plumber with Del Casterline always manages to be in the top of the mix, Del and crew knows what it takes to win and they always put themselves in position, Nice Job Guys !! Impressive box with an average of 19+ lbs. per King.

As Team Screamer pulled every straw out-a-the bag we had to pull we could only generate a total of 6 bites (one of which was a 9 lb. catfish on a Hammer fly), we were perfect landing each of 5 Kings that hit, but that was it, we could not upgrade and could not generate another strike, one tough event! Team Screamer was looking for the 4th win in a row but fell short to Del and Eric, Thanks Dave, Joe and Bart for another great experience on your team.

A youth on the team of Ace Charters took the big fish of the event with an outstanding King weighing 31 lbs. They won a cool $1100.00 in cash and a nice plaque. Ace also captured the 1st Annual Shane Zimmerman memorial award for his team taking the largest fish from all 3 Challenges and will hold the memorial cup for 1 year.

Only 3 teams took the tourney 5 fish limit, and many top dog teams of the over 70 entered left scratching their heads as the southerly winds were moving our temp's around by the hour, fishing was as tough as it gets !! Great job to each and every team who put a fish in the box.

Great job to Werner Stenger who stepped back in to move the event along, thanks to everyone else who helped, look for these Eastern Basin "Challenge" events to grow each year in numbers of participants as the interest continually grows. They sure are a tremendous amount of fun and truly worth looking into for a weekend of competitive fun, we see more and more repeat participants looking forward to each event.

Team Striker

Ace Charters Big Fish Jimmy Samia

Pictured with the team is Shanes' dad Lester Zimmerman

1) Team Striker 109 7/8

2) Liquid Plumber 96 1/2

3) Screamer / A-TOM-MIK 95 7/16

4) Beginners Luck 87 5/16

5) Play Pen 73 15/16

6) Little Tim 70 3/16

7) Sunchaser 69 5/16

Fish Chopper / Siggs 63

9) Christie 11 58 13/16

10) Fish Hawk 53 1/4

11) Going Deep 111 49

12) Fish Nutz 44 1/8

13) Sparks 43 1/4

14) Lucky Enuff 32 5/8

15) Defiance 31 9/16

16) Ace Charters 31

17) Fishfull Thinking 30 1/2

18) Grand Slam 29 3/16

19) Flash Five 27 7/16

20) Bandit 24 5/8

21) Cruz Con-Troll 22 7/16

22) Billy V 21 3/16

23) Patricia B 20 1/16

24) Team Doubled Up 19 1/4

25) Doolin Fish 18 15/16

26) Salmon Bound 17 7/16

27) Coyotee 14 3/16

28) Fish Heads 13 3/16

29) Sea Dog 12 13/16

30) Little Brown 12 1/16

31) Popeye 10 9 /16

32) Doghouse 7 5/8

Tom

He's off the Pro Staff !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi guys, truly sorry.......

All copper loaded reels except for Tekota 800's have shipped on orders placed before today. The 800's are expected to arrive today (I hope) and will ship today and tomorrow (priority)

Phone is nuts, we try to answer when we can, again I apologize to all of you that have been so good to us !!

Tom

2005 17' Hyde Driftboat with motor well Call 315-591-0151 $6000.00 Oswego

Why does the name of this thread say trolling spoons ? lol, guess everyone always say's there is no bad publicity !!

Tom

Cash reward now being offered for further info..........

315-207-0391

315-343-2099

Tom

Please call or drop Tom Burke an E mail, I do not always check back here:

Items posted for Tom Burke

315-298-2500

315-391-8079

Raytheon Radar unit, Garmin Gps, Icom VHF radio, Fishhawk speed unit, Cannon speed unit, Cannon Mag 15 riggers, Brown trout and Salmon trolling rod/reel combo's, rods, reels, Wire dipsey combo's, Assorted lures.

Call Tom at 315-391-8079 or email: [email protected]

Bump

Concerning our event, we are looking for any and all info pertaining to legalities of teams entering fish, please forward info to [email protected]

All responses are 100% confidential, no alias E mails please

Thanks in advance,

Tom

We are all set

Thanks for the responses

Tom

Team Screamer and Team Cold Steel need observers, please E Mail me if you know a reliable source, also Dave may be looking for someone to fish on Friday on the Screamer boat

[email protected]

Thanks

Tom

We posted the complete results as well

http://www.atommiktrollingflies.com/reports_2008.htm

As was mentioned by Rob we will certainly look at any and all input, thank you to all who attended our pre-fish event. These ideas will all get a mention and see what next season brings. If you have an idea please mention it.

Tom

Thanks again guys....

Not sure if the Cold Steel Team would look forward to a match against you bud, we always know the threat you are Jerry, always a name that comes up each tourney knowing your knocking on the door and ready to take us all down !!!

Just happened to remember your name and that fly (and the clear bags) not sure why,

Sorry about the spelling Mr. Felluca (:

Tom