Barring some unforeseen mishap or alarm clock failure, I will be there. I may be a little late though.

J, I did mention the jon boat but I don't think I'll have a car that I can put the jon boat on. The only way I have to transport it is on top of a car and I'm going to be driving a Ford Taurus because my parents will need the van. The taurus' roof is too small to fit the boat on so I can't bring it.

Anyone bringing a camera? I think it would be good to take some pics of a NoVA bassresource get together, and maybe some fish if we can manage some.  ;D

i'll bring my camera if my GF doesn't steal it from me the night before and goes out of town (which she might)

Dan I'll have my cam.  It's an old Nikon but it does bass pics a justice.  We should definately get a group photo too if you guys ain't too shy.  I think thatw ould be something neat for some of the mods maybe to use on the site or something, or just so everyone else on the site can see what a great resource this place is as far as getting people together for some good ole' fashion Bassin'.  Can't wait guys.  See you in a couple days.  This is definately the best organized and biggest NOVA get together yet since I've been around.

Thanks for everyone's opinions, thoughts and help in getting this together.

unfortunately I don't think i'll be able to make it this weekend =(

I was looking forward to it for sooo long too! booooo

The wife and kids are in Nebraska!

I'll be there unless I'm too hungover to get up.

When the wife is away, I will play!

So far:

Andrew

Paul

Dan

Ron

Me

That sucks Simon man... egh. Next time though eh?

Cb? Armes? Parrothead? Slomoe? Leegan? Anyone else??? Looks like slim pickins...

Sorry dude, I had made plans awhile back. If I can get out of em, I'll be there.

Sorry dude, I had made plans awhile back. If I can get out of em, I'll be there.

It's fishin' Slomoe... what plans?  ;D  J/k buddy.  Let us know.

Where are all you guys that voted to have this get together at Lake Royal?  I was hoping to see a much bigger commitment.

           I have to work, but I might be able to get out of it. My co-worker thought I was kidding when I was sqweekin about missing the get together. He needs the money and is checking with his wife, he'll call me around 7 or 8 tonight and let me know if he can work for me. So keep your eyes open.    

I was hoping to see more people attend as well. As long as I'm fishing I don't really have any reason to complain! Whats good (lure-wise) for rainy weather?

I am keeping my game plan the same (rain or not). I plan on using crankbaits, jerkbaits, jigs and worms. Hopefully I can finally catch something of size on this lake tomorrow. So far I have been there 5 times and only caught a couple of dinks. I hope the fish are starting to feed like they are at Huntsman and Mercer. Those two lakes are in pre-spawn mode, the fish are starting to feed agresively. The reason I say that is they are hitting the baits real hard and are fighting like crazy once you set the hook.

I just got home from lake Barton... skunked again.  90% sure I'll be at Royal in the morning.

    PK, i'll bring you a Mangler.........

       Andrew, I'll let you tell the story...........

Ok, here goes!

Pretty slow day for most of us. I was able to catch just 5 fish in total. 2 dinks, 1 keeper, one 2lb. 4oz'er, and a perch.

One dink caught on a countdown rapala, the others were all off my megabass griffin.

Rob, can you send me the pix again?

Real nice meeting Dan and seeing everyone else, Paul, Ron and Jason, again.

Good job Andrew.  Glad to hear someone caught something out there today.  I saw quite a few dinks but I guess we bolted before we saw any of size pulled in.  Nice seeing everyone out there today, Rob, Paul, Dan, Andrew.  Have to do it again when the weather gets better.

My dad and I bolted at 10am and hit a new pond we found a ways back.  I ended up getting bit by a 3lber and missed him at the shore (saw him surface).  Kept at it for 10 minutes and was finally able to pick him off.  First good fish this year and a new pb.  So pretty exciting day for a few of us I guess.  Definately nice to meet you Dan and Paul.

Dan man we have to hook up for smallies.  Sorry I bolted without saying bye fellas, we were close to my car and were trying to get in one more spot before wifey needed me home.  Here's my big fish of the day.  3 even on the Rapala Digi.  I caught another dink a little under a lb after but nothing else.

I agree it was a slow morning.  I only caught 2 dinks, I have still to catch anything worth speaking of after 6 trips to this lake.  It was nice to hook up with everyone I had a good time.  Like Jay stated we tried to squeeze in one more fishing hole so we rushed off, sorry.  It turned out to be worth hitting the other fishing hole, Jay hooked up with a sweet LMB (3lbs), congrats once again Jay on the new pb.  Andrew, congrats on the one fish worth posting a picture of, I look forward to seeing it.

NICE FISH! I'll post up pix as soon as i can.

You guys definitely missed a few fish! I moved down to where you guys were fishing at the other end of th d**n and caught 3 in less than 10 minutes! I bet a kayak would produce really well on Royal.

Lets definitely get together again when it's warmer

It was good to associate more usernames with faces.  I pulled kind of a d*ck move too.  Sorry I bolted so quickly without saying bye.  I walked over and fished near the manhole cover by the parking area.  No luck there either.  I got discouraged and just hopped in the car.  I had some things to get done at the house.  I'll have to talk to more of you next time.

There are obviously some deleted posts here so I don't know what really went on. I don't care who thinks what of who, I have no problems with anyone and I don't think anyone has problems with me.

I think we should forget about who takes who where and who left and in what way, it doesn't matter! All I can say is this: Today was the first time I have EVER fished with someone who cares about it as much as I do, let alone a GROUP of guys that feel the same way. You have no idea how nice that is, to not have to worry about tying knots for people or show people texas rigging for the 10th time, or have someone launch a $6 lure of yours into a tree because they won't listen to your casting advice. I had a blast and I didn't even get bit...

The point is this: I had a great time and I would like to continue fishing with all of the guys I met today. I'm sure everybody has plenty of information to share and I hope that I can share something useful with you guys. Is there really anything to get so worked up about?

LMAO  ;D

Lets go to Happy hour! Maybe the pressure of gettin that biggun is gettin to everyone! Or maybe mixing alcohol into this is a bad idea.  in any case, can't we all just fish along!? xXxOoXoOxXo  

       Well, I ran my mouth and retracted my statements. Things got out of control. Dan, you remember the fighting thing I talked to you about while we fished. Well that part of me did some talking and I am sorry to those that read it or had it dirrected at them.

            Dan, great to meet you. Good head on your shoulders. Nice tackle collection, I'll have to have you over sometime and check out my mini-greentop in my basement.

        PS., Andrew........Stop it?