Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Hello Stage family. We had a great week, despite less than perfect weather. The fishing was excellent most of the time, and everyone was catching their target species. Us Bass guys all did well, but The Frogman was outstanding. Even being completely new to the lake, and without any of his beloved Lilly Pads, he outfished all of us with those darn frogs. I believe his 3.6 was the big fish of the week as well. The Crappie hunters did very well also, loading up their livewells on every trip, and bringing home bags of fillets.
We ate well every night too. A Pizza party Monday, J's Walleye fish fry Tuesday, Flytier's gourmet Beef dinner Wednesday, and fresh Burgers from Al's cow, and Hotdogs and Brats from Grizz on Thursday.
It was great, reuniting with our old friends, and making new ones, and getting to show the new guys around a little bit. By the second day it was like a reunion of long lost friends. Getting to fish with different people, and in different boats, is a great way to learn while having a blast.
Thanks to Jason for hooking us up with awesome shirts, and choosing to rent a house so we had a place to get together at night. As always Thank you to Terry and Dee (Mr&Mrs Slimshady) for hosting us, providing boat storage and recharging. A special thanks to Dee and Ty's wife Melinda for cleaning up and organizing the leftovers after every meal, truly awesome women. I'm sure there will be more stories and pictures to follow, but here's a few.

Pizza night, inside...


...and outside.


E.pa.Al, always catching.


Plum getting the Bass figured out.


Just having fun .

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

Very nice telling of what you guys...and gals...could muster up during the week. It definitely sounds like a great time! Glad that the fishing was steady despite the "less" than perfect weather you may have had to deal with.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Good report Fred. It really was like a family reunion, complete with a bunch of new family members. Here's a few more pics.

Jer Loc: N. Illinois 🇺🇸

Good report, Fred. It looks like a good time was had by all.
Thank you for sharing with us.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

It was a blast, for sure. Here's a couple more.

Slim (Terry)


Andy's 3.6#


Doug


Jason


Whitey (Jimmy)


Grizzly (Butch)


Terry's son Ty

DVTracker Loc: Harrisburg, PA.

Nice pics! Looks like everyone had a blast and it will be good memories for all. Thank you for sharing.

Bassmatter Loc: Rohnert Park Ca.

Sounds like you guys had a great time Fred! Congratulations to all you guys on some amazing catching! Sounds like everyone had a safe journey! I no how much I enjoyed are Meet and Greet! Sure wish we could have a global M&G sure would be neat to meet all
You guys! Good luck and be safe!

NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey

Nice 👍

Rhyno Loc: Santa Rosa,California

Right on Fred!! So glad to hear you guys had a good trip,best part is definitely interacting with Stagers both old and new,and sounds like y’all killed it on the fishing,congratulations to all you guys🎣

Chuckay Loc: Central Florida

Thanks Fred for the pictures, nice to put a face with the names of some great people that I have made friends with here on the fishingstage, looks like everyone had a great time and caught and eat fish that's what it's all about fellowship with each other 🙏🎣 Thanks again Chuck

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Great report Fred, sure am glad you guys put the M&G together!
Happy that you all had some fun, caught some fish and ate well!
Great bunch of people, too!

Steelhead Mickey Loc: NJ

Awesome post Fred!!!
What’s better than that?
Bass, crappie & fishing Budz getting away from the daily grind & doing what they love to do!
Thanks for sharing, Mickey is jealous.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks everyone. I highly recommend organizing a get together like this in your location. It's a little work, but not that hard.
Finding a place is probably the toughest part. Bald Eagle State Park has 6 different boat ramps all around the lake, which makes it easier, and more fuel efficient, to fish anywhere on the lake.

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Glad you all had a great time Fred ! Thanks for the narrative & photos ! Bet you all are looking forward to next year as we are ! Thanks again for sharing !!👍🤙🤙

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks Jar, it was fantastic meeting and fishing with these great people. Just like last year, we may have another in the early fall. We'll see.