Badge Packers

PFLOWERS74 · Post by **PFLOWERS74** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:25 am

Any idea if the Badge Packer tournaments are gonna make a re-surgence? Sure would be great to get everybody together again!

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:51 pm

Do it on the delta

Keith Rakoncza · Post by **Keith Rakoncza** » Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:13 am

PFLOWERS74 I was looking into taking it over from John. besides COVID19, only problem I am running into is Insurance. I don't want to operate a tournament unless I have it and it is hard for me to justify the cost. I am happy to figure the cost into the entry fee if there is enough interest, but it has always been a 100% payback event.

I would love to have two events a year, a Motherlode and either Clear Lake or Delta.

Let me know what everyone's thoughts are or if they know a sponsor who would pay for the insurance.

jimmyG · Post by **jimmyG** » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:18 am

Count me in

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Tue Sep 15, 2020 4:06 pm

Sounds good to me!

Javelin Jim · Post by **Javelin Jim** » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:54 pm

Count me in!

Shooter · Post by **Shooter** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:11 am

Badge Packers was always one of my favorite events and is truly missed by many. With all the negative crap going on towards Law Enforcement it would be great to have the event back on where like minded folks can get together with fellow first responders in a positive fun environment. In my opinion you would get a large turn out even at 80% payback. Take whatever cut you need to cover costs as its not about the payback as much as its about the comradery and a good time. I want to thank you for taking this on. You can count me in and I will bring three fellow LE boats with me.

deltabass · Post by **deltabass** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:30 am

What Shooter Said -

I've connected with some great people fishing these events and would love to see them come back. The money is nice, but 80% and some raffle prizes (love me some raffle prizes) would get the job done. PM me and I'll do what I can to help out.

Skinner51 · Post by **Skinner51** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 1:54 pm

Badge Packers was a fun tournament. Count me in and I know of three or four more teams that will come. Might have to start small but it will grow.

RMANZO · Post by **RMANZO** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:04 pm

Go back to the ol days and as long as their is a badge in the boat, others can fish

Keith Rakoncza · Post by **Keith Rakoncza** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 6:50 pm

Ok I’m working on it. I’ll let everyone know as soon as I can get everything together. And yes, it will be one badge and one other (anyone).

RMANZO · Post by **RMANZO** » Sun Sep 20, 2020 7:34 am

Keith Rakoncza wrote:Ok I’m working on it. I’ll let everyone know as soon as I can get everything together. And yes, it will be one badge and one other (anyone).

“SWEEEEET”. Let me know if u need any help.. Or a partner

:):)

PFLOWERS74 · Post by **PFLOWERS74** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:58 pm

Thanks for the all the info and Keith that would be great! I kno i will be looking forward getting together.

John Gallagher · Post by **John Gallagher** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:56 pm

Great cause fellas, let me know if it gets up and running and I’ll make a donation. You have more support than you realize!

dfishing1 · Post by **dfishing1** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:24 pm

The Folsom PD K9 association is in its planning stages of a 1 day tournament for next year. There will be payback, prizes, plaques and a bbq/raffle. Some of the proceeds will go to the K9 association for retirement expenses for the dogs, IE. medications, food and vet care. The tournament will be an OPEN format but having any current, retired or reserve police officers, sheriffs, CDC officers, military, fire or other first responders is always a good time. Planning on having it at Folsom Lake.

Sie805 · Post by **Sie805** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:58 pm

There was just a LE tournament in the Delta this past weekend. Even with very little advertising, there were about 25 boats. I would definitely attend.

Scott.Burke · Post by **Scott.Burke** » Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:41 am

Team San Jose FD is ready to represent! Thanks Keith for taking the lead. Keep us posted!

Yaboy · Post by **Yaboy** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:11 pm

Im down. Hope it gets going.

dfishing1 · Post by **dfishing1** » Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:02 pm

As promised! The Folsom Police K9 Association is hosting a bass tournament on Sunday, April 11, 2021. More details and signups to follow soon. It will be held at Folsom Lake with launch and weigh in at Browns Ravine Marina.

https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/

Keith Rakoncza · Post by **Keith Rakoncza** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 5:20 pm

I spoke to a couple insurance company's and it was over $1000 for the year for insurance and they wanted me to jump through a bunch of hoops for each tournament. We talked about several options but at the end of the day, I'm sorry to say, I can't afford it even taking 80/20 split. If anyone knows of someone, a sponsor, association, or organization that wants to take this on, please let me know. I am happy to travel anywhere in northern California and help with the tournaments as I have all of the scales and bags needed from Badgepacker Tournaments.

sfdfishinfool · Post by **sfdfishinfool** » Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:42 pm

We are scheduled for a tournament on April 8/9 at B&W resort.
Corrections, Police and Fire Fish OFF
Info is posted on this forum.

Hayes · Post by **Hayes** » Mon Nov 30, 2020 6:25 am

PM sent Keith.

dfishing1 · Post by **dfishing1** » Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:00 pm

As promised, here is the Folsom Police K9 Association entry form for their tournament on April 11, 2021 at Folsom Lake, Browns Ravine. There is a very good raffle after and competators get lunch provided. Get your entry in as your boat number will be assigned in order of sign ups. All the information is attached and sign ups start now. This is a fund raiser for the Folsom Police K9 Association. It is open to current or retired Police, Sheriff, Corrections, Fire personnel, paramedics and and is also open to the general public. $180 gets you entered including big fish. There will be cash prizes awarded and trophies or plaques.