2nd annual " fishing 4 BBQ", and your invited

[Capt Dan]

some of you remember it from last year. I know Jerry and Barb, Joneser,and smokin Tim do.:D

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=351962

Take a few minutes and check it out. Would love to have you folks spend the weekend with us.;)

[Joneser]

Just do it! It was sad not to see more Michigan guys there last year...we had guys from Missouri, California and Oklahoma....
You will have the time of your life.

[sfisch]

Dan,
love the idea, was just moving all my fishing gear around in the basement last weekend.
Deb and I will be in Myrtle Beach May 22-29 then the bbq month from hell starts in June.
I'll make every effort to attend if I am around.

Thanks for trying to organize another event, believe me, its greatly appreciated.

Scott

[Shane Holz]

Dan,
We have that weekend open I believe. Can you give us more details here. I clicked on the link and probably didn't search enough to find all the info. Where would we cook at? When does the fishing take place, eating? Places to stay? Any info you can put here would be great.

Thanks

[Capt Dan]

Dan,
We have that weekend open I believe. Can you give us more details here. I clicked on the link and probably didn't search enough to find all the info. Where would we cook at? When does the fishing take place, eating? Places to stay? Any info you can put here would be great.

Thanks

No problem, I wanted to see if there was any interest before typing all that stuff down two fingers at a time!:rolleyes:

We will be at the Blossomland FOP 100 in Benton Harbor Mi.
The event will begin early afternoon on friday May 20th and end about the same time on sunday the 22nd. Some captains will be available for a friday morning or evening trip as well as a saturday morning trip. Some folks even get a sunday morning trip. It just depends on the weather and the conditions and schedules of those who participate. These captains are my very good friends, and they are awesome fishermen with nice boats.I am trying to make this event bigger and more organized than last years event. Not that last years event wasn't grand in itself. TQJ sponsored it for me last year with financial donations to help offset the costs involved. It is my hope to have less costs, and to donate the profit to the West Michigan Cancer Center here in Kalamazoo. That is the group of Doctors and staff that have been helping me beat this Cancer.
We will have many BBQ folks there to cook for the captains and crews, some musical entertainment, raffles, and a rib cooking competition. I would truly love to get some folks from the GLBBQA involved and out fishing for trout and salmon. It is an experience you'll never forget. I take it for granted because I have done it for 30+ yrs.
As we get closer to the date, I will post a sign-up thread, and more info. The lodge is ours for the weekend. It has a full service kitchen, a bar, TV and lounge area,big outside area for cooking and camping (no RV hook-ups) and its right on the banks of the St Joseph river.
The link I posted has some great pics and threads from people who came and enjoyed the weekend.
Its going to be quite the party :D.

You see I just found out this tuesday that after 2 yrs. I have beaten this stage 4 Cancer.:) Power of prayer my friends, and good herbal medicine.;)

Thanks for asking Shane, hope to see you there.

CD

[Rich Parker]

I am hoping to show up Sat morning and cook some ribs. ;)

[Joneser]

I am hoping to show up Sat morning and cook some ribs. ;)

Awesome, you gonna fish too?

[sfisch]

Dan,
sounds like a great event for an even greater cause. Sorry we won't be able to make it but I will drop a line in off of the pier in Myrtle Beach thinking of you guys!
Used to salmon fish every year up in Tawas, can't be some good smoked salmon,
extra sharp cheddar cheese on a Ritz!!

Scott

[Rich Parker]

Awesome, you gonna fish too?

I would like to bring one or two home but it don't matter if I catch them. :)

Is the rib cook going to be in the morning or afternoon? I guess that really determines if I go fishing or not.

[crewdawg52]

Sorry Dan. As you know, will be training in Minneapolis the last 3 weeks of May and into early June.

[sfisch]

Geoff,
maybe you could do a flyover? be careful you don't spill your drink when
you dip the wings!!

[jerry516planes]

That is a bummer.... You train anyone up on your Margarita Machine?? At least send the machine. I would bet Dan can handle that....

[Capt Dan]

That is a bummer.... You train anyone up on your Margarita Machine?? At least send the machine. I would bet Dan can handle that....
@ $4 a glass, I can handle it!:D

Rich I am planning to have the rib turn in at 7 pm, so those that fish can get back and start cooking by 12:30-1 pm. I can get you on a boat, or I can get you a couple salmon donated, either way it would be great to have you be a part of this.:)

[Rich Parker]

@ $4 a glass, I can handle it!:D

Rich I am planning to have the rib turn in at 7 pm, so those that fish can get back and start cooking by 12:30-1 pm. I can get you on a boat, or I can get you a couple salmon donated, either way it would be great to have you be a part of this.:)

That way is cool for me too. :D

Brandy loves salmon, but i don't have the time to fish anymore and neither of us like paying grocery store prices for them.

[Capt Dan]

Dan,
We have that weekend open I believe. Can you give us more details here. I clicked on the link and probably didn't search enough to find all the info. Where would we cook at? When does the fishing take place, eating? Places to stay? Any info you can put here would be great.

Thanks

check us out here
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=378147

Would be proud to have my GLBBQA brothers join us!
You won't regret it! ;)

[philw]

i'm going to make it over i think?
but sounds like a great event

[Capt Dan]

i'm going to make it over i think?
but sounds like a great event

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! Are you bringing the motorhome? Are you signing up for the rib contest?
I know you want to catch some salmon.

Less than 3 weeks away guys, It's gonna be fun.

[philw]

i can bring a motorhome .yes
i will cook ribs

[michiana mark]

No problem, I wanted to see if there was any interest before typing all that stuff down two fingers at a time!:rolleyes:

We will be at the Blossomland FOP 100 in Benton Harbor Mi.
The event will begin early afternoon on friday May 20th and end about the same time on sunday the 22nd. Some captains will be available for a friday morning or evening trip as well as a saturday morning trip. Some folks even get a sunday morning trip. It just depends on the weather and the conditions and schedules of those who participate. These captains are my very good friends, and they are awesome fishermen with nice boats.I am trying to make this event bigger and more organized than last years event. Not that last years event wasn't grand in itself. TQJ sponsored it for me last year with financial donations to help offset the costs involved. It is my hope to have less costs, and to donate the profit to the West Michigan Cancer Center here in Kalamazoo. That is the group of Doctors and staff that have been helping me beat this Cancer.
We will have many BBQ folks there to cook for the captains and crews, some musical entertainment, raffles, and a rib cooking competition. I would truly love to get some folks from the GLBBQA involved and out fishing for trout and salmon. It is an experience you'll never forget. I take it for granted because I have done it for 30+ yrs.
As we get closer to the date, I will post a sign-up thread, and more info. The lodge is ours for the weekend. It has a full service kitchen, a bar, TV and lounge area,big outside area for cooking and camping (no RV hook-ups) and its right on the banks of the St Joseph river.
The link I posted has some great pics and threads from people who came and enjoyed the weekend.
Its going to be quite the party :D.

You see I just found out this tuesday that after 2 yrs. I have beaten this stage 4 Cancer.:) Power of prayer my friends, and good herbal medicine.;)

Thanks for asking Shane, hope to see you there.

CD

Congrats on the cancer report, great news. I'll have to see if The Mayor is up for a ride to St Joe that Sat. Will "Red" be there?

[Capt Dan]

Congrats on the cancer report, great news. I'll have to see if The Mayor is up for a ride to St Joe that Sat. Will "Red" be there?

I doubt it. She was a big help last year, but this year our youngest son has shoulder surgery on friday, and I doubt the mother hen will leave the house untill the baby bird gives the OK. Oh and yeah, he is 20 yrs old.:rolleyes:

I need to know if anyone from here is cooking ribs in the contest. I want to make sure I get enough, but not have allot of extra ribs.;)

Mark, I hope you and the Mrs. can make it. let me know if you want to be a rib judge.

[sfisch]

Man this really sounds like a great time, sorry I have to miss it. Spent many a weekend in September on the banks in Oscoda and pier in Tawas salmon fishing and to be able to cook my award winning ribs and go salmon fishing would be really cool.
I'll think about you all when I'm out on the pier in Myrtle Beach shark fishing. Seriously, have a great time!

Scott

[Joneser]

Sucks that a lot more GLBBQA guys aren't going to come...just sayin...

[philw]

hey dan ,you got me down for ribs . yes

[Capt Dan]

yes Phil, I do. How bout yer buddy Bruce?


here is the list so far.

Captains:
Mark( Adjusted) 2 places
Ed ( Ed B) 2 places
Tom ( Tgafish) 2 places
Tim ( steinfishski) 1-2 places
Martin 1950 and Neal 1 place

Rib Judges:

Mark ( 2paws)
Franz
Thunderhead
Butch



Looking for rides:

Brian and Jason Jones
Barb and Jerry
Justin J
Franz
Rat City Hooker
Phil W
Chargrilled
John Sigler
SASS,( Bruce)

Rib cooks:

Spanky
Smokin Tim and Tom
Jerry and Barb
Phil W
Joneser and Kelly

Helpers:
Franz
Larry (RCH)
Justin J

updated 5/6/11


2 weeks to go, looks like we need another boat or two.


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At least its getting a few replies. I posted it here last year and never got a single reply.:rolleyes:

Brian, Jerry and Barb, and smokin Tim know how much fun this event is, the rest will just have to take our word on it!;)

[Rich Parker]

Add me to the rib cooks.

Also need to add a category "needs fish". Haha

Can you send me an address?

[philw]

yes, he might bring is cooker ?(bruce) i will send him this link .

i dont have to go in the boat?
phil w

[Rich Parker]

yes, he might bring is cooker ?(bruce) i will send him this link .

i dont have to go in the boat?
phil w

Tell buzz he can canoe over and we can pick him up on the way. :)

[philw]

Tell buzz he can canoe over and we can pick him up on the way. :)

i will let him know?
this will be a good warm up for westmont.

[Capt Dan]

here is the directions in case someone missed them

This is from last years thread.

Directions to the lodge.

Here is a link to their website and map

http://www.fop100.org/location.html

Heres the directions and the map.

Driving Directions:
From St. Joe/Benton Harbor
Take M-139 South, under I-94 and
into the S-Curve. Diller Rd. is
located on the east (left) side
prior to the Somerlayton Bridge
(over the river).
From Kalamazoo - Take I-94 to
Exit 28. At the light take a Right
onto M-139 . Under I-94 and into
the S-Curve. Diller Rd. is located
on the east (left) side prior to the
Somerlayton Bridge (over the
river).
From Niles - North on 31/M139,
over the Somerlayton Bridge.
Diller Rd is on the East (right)
side. (if you hit I-94 you went to
far.)

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It looks like we charged $20 per person last year, and I think we can stay with that number this year too. I believe for additional family members it was $10 per adult and $5 for kids under 16.

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[Capt Dan]

2011 Fishing for Q....report
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What a great weekend, and awesome time. Justin and I really enjoyed every part of it.I am very proud to see him get involved and make good friends with my friends. That being said, I would like to start this new thread with Thanks.

Thanks to everyone who came to the event.I appreciate everyone spending some time with me and my friends. Learning to Que, or listening to fishing talk, or just making new friends. God blessed us with some very nice days and weather for this event. We had a few hrs of drizzle and sprinkles on saturday afternoon, but it was tolerable and not too cold.

Thanks to all that worked so hard on this event. Many of you were at last years party and I appreciate your return and you bringing other good people with you. I will get to the personal thank you's in a few days.

OK, we want some pics.

a couple shots from the back of the camps, my back to the river.http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/Captspanky/F4BBQ6.jpg


and another
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/Captspanky/F4BBQ7.jpg



The FOP 100 is a great place to have a party. Plenty of room, clean restrooms and area, and wonderful scenery.

FIJI mentioned food on friday afternoon, this is my buddy Phil's tailgate cooker. If this don't make a vegan mad................
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/Captspanky/F4BBQ3.jpg



Another good friend of mine brought his wife Jacki and his too dogs Duke and Levi. This is Travis. He's a great friend and a ton of fun. Not too shabby of a cook either.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/Captspanky/F4BBQ2.jpg



This is my darling friend Barb Wasson admiring her man's handiwork. This wonderful creation was built by her hubby Jerry, and they both donated it to the event as a raffle prize with hopes to make some money for a great charity and cause. Both Barb and Jerry have always been outstanding friends to me and my family, and a wonderful team to have as volunteers.....for anything.Damned good people.They are also great cooks, and accomplished Q chefs.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/Captspanky/F4BBQ5.jpg




I have so many pics and things to say, I will do this in parts. Please feel free to add your pics too. I will list the results to the rib contest, the raffle prize winners, and report on other aspects of this event. I will try to complete it by the end of the night.

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[Rich Parker]

Travis took my spam virginity Sat and it was farking good! :D

[philw]

i had a great time ,meeting some new bbq folks.
great pics dan

[Capt Dan]

Thanks also go out to The great lakes BBQ supply store. They donated a very nice box of rubs and sauces for the raffle table. We had an awesome raffle table and the prizes were well received by the 30+ folks who bought tickets.
Thanks Mike. Your donation helped us surpass our goal of $500 dollars for the West Michigan cancer Center. We actually will be sending in a check for $830.

Thanks to all who came and played. I will post pics later on today again, but I just want to say
RICH PARKER did a great job with his ribs.He did them on my smoker(so that explains it) with a new rub to him, and none of his usual stuff that he has. So that says a lot about his abilities. He won the RIB KING trophy, and Phil W. won by a landslide in the peoples choice category and has his peoples choice trophy.

In the judged entries we had

Rich Parker...............................230.2858
Smokin Tim and Tommy.............223.9998
Phil W......................................220.5714
Barb and Jerry..........................217.7142
Brian Jones..............................213.7142
Johns Sigler.............................210.2858
Mark Crawford .........................210.2858
Bruce......................................209.142 6

In the peoples choice part, we had

Phil W.........................................9 votes
Rich P and Joneser tied w............5 votes
Barb and Jerry with......................4 votes
Mark C and Smokin Tim................3 votes
John Sigler..................................2 votes
Bruce.........................................1 vote

Feel free to add pics guys, I'll do so later.

Congrats to the winners and to all who gave it their best try.;)

[spydermike72]

Good Deal!! Steve and I were glad to help, it is a great cause.

[bbqbull]

Sorry I couldn't attend but I sure wanted to.
Sure likes you all had a great time by looking at all the photos.

We did graduate 20 new Hunter Safety student's though.

[Rich Parker]

You did a great job putting it together Dan!

Thanks for letting me use the Lang it cooked them ribs perfectly. I used Troy's All Purpose BBQ Seasoning (http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/product.sc?productId=35&categoryId=2) on the winning ribs.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5303/5752183835_c4f0ed9196_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5752712842_c4a77da305_z.jpg

[philw]

the fishing was great also

[Capt Dan]

Indeed it was. The captains did a great job getting their guests on fish.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/Captspanky/F4BBQ15.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/Captspanky/F4BBQ14.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/Captspanky/F4BBQ9.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff55/Captspanky/F4BBQ10.jpg

[philw]

great pics

[michiana mark]

Dan, great to see you had a great turn out, and an even better fund raiser.

Sorry, I couldn't make it. Work schedule has been grueling. I seriously don't know whether I'm coming or going, or meeting my self half way there.

Work has been 12 to 14 hrs, 10 hrs off, return for another 12 to 14, 10 off. When you get to 60, take 34 off and start all over.

Summer plans are hard to make and keep right now. Luckily I took vac for next week.

[sfisch]

Sounds like that went off really well, glad you all enjoyed yourselves.

SCott