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6/4/2020
Couple things! First and foremost, we WILL be holding the 6/20/20 event on White Lake!! WHOO HOO!!! As you may have seen with other tournaments, we will be implementing and enforcing proper social distancing, as required by the executive order that allows us to hold the event.
***IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT MONTAGUE BOAT LAUNCH*** We found out today that apparently, Montague is offering only seasonal boat launch permits this year. The rate for a non-resident is $40 (resident rate is $30). PLEASE PLAN AHEAD!! Click here for the City of Montague website for further information.
Also - if you are still looking for a good circuit and want to register for the series, we have decided to allow late sign-ups (up to 60 boats). Since Early Draw was done in April, any additional boats will get the next take-off number for all 4 tournaments, but will be eligible for the Classic. NOTE: This is ONLY for the full series - we will not be taking on same-day registrations this season. Questions? Please contact us!
Couple things! First and foremost, we WILL be holding the 6/20/20 event on White Lake!! WHOO HOO!!! As you may have seen with other tournaments, we will be implementing and enforcing proper social distancing, as required by the executive order that allows us to hold the event.
***IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT MONTAGUE BOAT LAUNCH*** We found out today that apparently, Montague is offering only seasonal boat launch permits this year. The rate for a non-resident is $40 (resident rate is $30). PLEASE PLAN AHEAD!! Click here for the City of Montague website for further information.
Also - if you are still looking for a good circuit and want to register for the series, we have decided to allow late sign-ups (up to 60 boats). Since Early Draw was done in April, any additional boats will get the next take-off number for all 4 tournaments, but will be eligible for the Classic. NOTE: This is ONLY for the full series - we will not be taking on same-day registrations this season. Questions? Please contact us!
5/23/20 EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR 9/12/20
5/17/2020
***UPDATE*** The 9/12/20 event, rescheduled from 5/23/20, will be held on the Elk/Torch/Skegemog chain of lakes, as was the location for the May opener. If you've fished Northern Michigan lakes in the fall in the past, you know it can be pretty phenomenal! The launch location will still be at Whitewater Township Park, which will still be open for camping at that time. Please see the Schedule page for a map to the launch. For more information on Whitewater Township Park, click here.
***UPDATE*** The 9/12/20 event, rescheduled from 5/23/20, will be held on the Elk/Torch/Skegemog chain of lakes, as was the location for the May opener. If you've fished Northern Michigan lakes in the fall in the past, you know it can be pretty phenomenal! The launch location will still be at Whitewater Township Park, which will still be open for camping at that time. Please see the Schedule page for a map to the launch. For more information on Whitewater Township Park, click here.
5/10/2020
As you know, we are working on a resolution for the 5/23/20 event we have been forced to cancel. We want to do what we can to host a full season, so we have rescheduled this event for Saturday, 9/12/2020, which was originally the date for Day 1 of the 2020 Classic. We considered other options, but find this to be the best one, since it was already a date we had announced that everyone was aware of and would have considered when registering for the season. So, in place of the September date for the Classic, the Classic will now be moved to the weekend of October 3 & 4, 2020.
We are close to confirming a body of water for the September tournament and will announce that as soon as we are able, but have decided this event will not be on the Grand River, as there will likely be nowhere to launch 50 boats with the water levels continuing to rise. We are also looking into some options for a location for the Classic, being that it's now on a new weekend, and will announce that at a later date. (This is not to say it will or will not be on the Grand, we just have to revisit what makes the most sense for that date.) We will also consider whether to hold a one-day or two-day Classic as well, depending on where it is held.
We know this still leaves a few things in the air, and we want to finalize plans as much as you would like to know what the next move is. We are trying to be thoughtful and doing our best to provide the fun, high-quality series that you expect, and appreciate your patience while we work through this. Trust us - if we had some control over this situation, everything would go on as planned, but unfortunately, it is not in our control and we will proceed the best way we know how. We look forward to seeing all of you and getting this season kicked off! Stay safe, everyone!
As you know, we are working on a resolution for the 5/23/20 event we have been forced to cancel. We want to do what we can to host a full season, so we have rescheduled this event for Saturday, 9/12/2020, which was originally the date for Day 1 of the 2020 Classic. We considered other options, but find this to be the best one, since it was already a date we had announced that everyone was aware of and would have considered when registering for the season. So, in place of the September date for the Classic, the Classic will now be moved to the weekend of October 3 & 4, 2020.
We are close to confirming a body of water for the September tournament and will announce that as soon as we are able, but have decided this event will not be on the Grand River, as there will likely be nowhere to launch 50 boats with the water levels continuing to rise. We are also looking into some options for a location for the Classic, being that it's now on a new weekend, and will announce that at a later date. (This is not to say it will or will not be on the Grand, we just have to revisit what makes the most sense for that date.) We will also consider whether to hold a one-day or two-day Classic as well, depending on where it is held.
We know this still leaves a few things in the air, and we want to finalize plans as much as you would like to know what the next move is. We are trying to be thoughtful and doing our best to provide the fun, high-quality series that you expect, and appreciate your patience while we work through this. Trust us - if we had some control over this situation, everything would go on as planned, but unfortunately, it is not in our control and we will proceed the best way we know how. We look forward to seeing all of you and getting this season kicked off! Stay safe, everyone!
5/7/2020
You may be aware that Governor Whitmer gave an address this afternoon, during which she extended the Stay at Home Order to 5/28/20, and laid out the MI Safe Start Plan, a graduation of the steps we must go through to get through the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan lays out how the restrictions will be gradually reduced as things start to improve in our state. Unfortunately, what we have been dreading became clear today - we will not be allowed to hold our first scheduled tournament as scheduled on 5/23/20. We have been discussing alternative options for the past few weeks and are working to finalize a new plan for being able to make up the tournament, which is our first choice of options. We hope to be able to update all of you in the next few days. We regret many of you have lodging reservations for the first event that will now have to be cancelled, however, this situation is well beyond anyone's control; we hope the places you had reserved will be understanding of these circumstances.
Below is a link to the plan that was laid out today. On page two, you will see the six stages of the plan; at this time, we are on Stage 3. Even if we were in Stage 4, we would still not be able to hold the event, as those rules allow for only "small gatherings."
Please check back for an update on the rescheduling of the 1st tournament, and please keep yourselves and your loved ones safe.
Click here for details on the MI Safe Plan
You may be aware that Governor Whitmer gave an address this afternoon, during which she extended the Stay at Home Order to 5/28/20, and laid out the MI Safe Start Plan, a graduation of the steps we must go through to get through the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan lays out how the restrictions will be gradually reduced as things start to improve in our state. Unfortunately, what we have been dreading became clear today - we will not be allowed to hold our first scheduled tournament as scheduled on 5/23/20. We have been discussing alternative options for the past few weeks and are working to finalize a new plan for being able to make up the tournament, which is our first choice of options. We hope to be able to update all of you in the next few days. We regret many of you have lodging reservations for the first event that will now have to be cancelled, however, this situation is well beyond anyone's control; we hope the places you had reserved will be understanding of these circumstances.
Below is a link to the plan that was laid out today. On page two, you will see the six stages of the plan; at this time, we are on Stage 3. Even if we were in Stage 4, we would still not be able to hold the event, as those rules allow for only "small gatherings."
Please check back for an update on the rescheduling of the 1st tournament, and please keep yourselves and your loved ones safe.
Click here for details on the MI Safe Plan
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