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The Lake Elsinore Bass Club is putting on an awesome tournament at Vail Lake on May 31, 2008 for the “wounded warriorsâ€

Someone called me about it, unfortunately I will be in Hawaii....
Wish I could fish.

Count me in, checking to make sure nothing conflicts. I definately will give up my little time and boat for a person who gave up something of theres for my or our freedom.

Are the forms on-line somewhere?

I'd like to offer up photography services, if that isn't already covered? I can shoot on the water during the fishing period, as well as launch and awards... let me know?

Roger

do you have to be a vail lake member? Id be willing to take some guys out in my boat.

I am "All In"

Entry Formed faxed in

Gary

Im in!

There is no membership required to Vail Lake for this event. It is all about having a great time giving back to those that have put their lives on the line for us!

Mike Nemec is going to e-mail me the entry forms (Mike I did not get the forms yet) and then I will post them on the National Bass West website and I am going to need assistance posting them here since I have never done that before.

Lynne

I'll put the forms up on the CA Bass Federation site shortly.

Just replying to bring it back to the top of the topics. See my new post " Warrior tournament on Vail Lake". PLEASE HELP MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS. " TAKE A HERO FISHING".

I'm in if anybody has an open seat.

Guys and gals - we REALLY need to get on board with this and help out!!! This is such a worthy cause, and a great opportunity to give back to some of those who were shot, blown up, or otherwise wounded while defending our rights to go out to play!

I just got off the phone with Mike and am ALL IN. I'm taking my boat and camera gear and will be taking a couple of hero's out to have a great day, and hope you guys will do the same... it is such a little thing to be able to give back just a little and make their lives a bit better.

PLEASE - Mike needs a LOT of boaters still... make it happen. Here's a link to the entry form on the NBW web site: http://www.nationalbasswest.com/file/img/scan.pdf

PLEASE folks - help out if you possibly can??? I know there are some tournaments that weekend, including the final R7 tournament on Sunday (which I'll be fishing), but try to make the time to give a little back?

Also, please contact any members of local bass clubs you know and ask them to consider it? This is such a worthwhile cause!

Here's the post from Mike in another thread for reference:

I know Lynne Peterson from NBW posted about the Wounded Warrior tournament last week. At the present time we have 75 service members and will reach our maxium of 100 by the end of the week. Most of the guys have been wounded during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. At the present time we have maybe 20 boats We need at least 50 boats. Were planning on 2 service members per boat and need your help to make this a day to remember for all involved. I think this is a small way to say "Thank You", how often do you get to take a "HERO" fishing. This tournamnt costs nothing to enter. Just you and your boat. The tournament has many great sponsors as Lynne posted.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at 951-775-0928,or email me at michaeljnemec@yahoo.com. Entry forms are available at the National Bass West website www.nationalbasswest.com

Please help and TAKE A HERO FISHING.

Thanks in advance for your support.
Mike Nemec

Thanks folks!
Roger

C'mon now...

I just sent this off to the Sun Country Bassmasters club along with the entry form. MORE BOATERS NEEDED!

Roger

Pending wife approval I'll help out. My '87 Skeeter is on the small side for three, but I'm good to go.

Do I loan them the gear?

I fish San Diego lakes so the boat might get nixed huh?

Contact Mike at the number listed above and he can answer your questions. I have no affiliation with this, except as an inspired and impassioned participant.

Roger

^BUMP^

Ok, I'm good to go. I'm excited as I've never been to Vail. It will be great giving back to some folks that give so much.
See many of you there.
MS

Great job Michael. Looking forward to meeting you there.

Roger

Thanks to Gary the wounded warrior entry form is as easy as a clicking here.

http://www.CastaicLakeGuide.com/wounded ... r/scan.pdf



Hope to see you there.

Lynne

I would like to offer up my boat, and services for this event, if openings still exist. Application faxed. I would like to also donate a full day guide trip at DVL.

Way to step up, Art!

It will be a pleasure getting to meet you out there.

Roger

I am in. This should be a great day for all. I hope to see and meet a lot of you out there.

Thanks for adding the fax number to the form, also... should make it easier to enter.

Roger

IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE GETTING YOUR ENTRY FORMS IN CALL ME @ (951)970-8912 OR FAX THEM TO ME @ (951)461-7539. MIKE NEMEC,DAVID PAULEY AND MYSELF ARE IN CONTACT NUMEROUSE TIMES A DAY ON THIS EVENT. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP, MY NAME IS RICHARD MILLER

If i can get off work, I am there! Love to help out, and have some fun!

How are you doing on boats?? I am trying to work out coming down there (my rods will be in transit from Texas back home, so I will be short) - I'll have a couple of swimbait rods and a couple of spinning outfits.

I want to do this and can probably get a couple more. Is there a decent hotel or place to stay somewhere near?

Shoot Gator - you can stay at our place if you want? We have a spare bedroom... we're probably 45 minutes or an hour away, but not too far.

It would be good to see you again!

Roger

Faxed mine in this morning.

Still need more boats, guys... just got off the phone with Mike and he says they're a little over 30 as of this morning. C'mon - don't leave some of these heroes at the dock!!!

Roger

Just got off the phone the the Warrior foundation, this is the group I'm working with to take these young service members fishing. Their comment to me was " this is the largest response", (from military members) they have ever had for a event. We are at 100 guys and WE NEED MORE BOATS.(15 to be exact) Please come out and help. You won't be dissappointed. Good fishing, Good Company, and Good Food. After the tournament we are going to have a 4 hour jackpot tournament for the boaters that want to stick around. Also, we are going to have a raffle with the top prize being a VAIL LAKE MEMBERSHIP. C'mon guys, don't leave a HERO on the dock!

hey lynne did you get my paperwork?


Zach Meredith

^^^ HERO's bump! ^^^

I'm in y'all.

Look out tunaman, the redfish boat is coming up to take some Heroes out for a good time.

Lynne and/or PorkChop,
I don't have a fax machine. Can I email a pdf or tif of my entry form to you? Or would you prefer snail mail?

Peace,
James
www.thefishicon.com

WAY TO GO James! Just give Mike or Richard a call, and they can get your entry handled.

Look forward to seeing you out there.

Roger

my e-mail is rmiller@coastinet.com. Go ahead and send me your app as soon as you can. Thanks for your support.

I'm a new guy here. Joining the fray to support our troops. See ya’ll on the 31st.

Excellent - thanks for joining in, and welcome to Western Bass!!! You're now officially a Nutcase!

Roger

TTT!

Hi, I just signed up and e-mailed Mike a copy of the receipt they e-mailed me.

Any more questions I have my cell with me today- sorry about that.

I went to check out the launch ramps yesterday (and to see what I could see!!!) and am glad I did. The first turnoff to the lake was only to the campgrounds. They sent me further down Hwy 79 to the second entrance. That giant bump might cause me some problems as the van is REAL low at the tow bar!?!! I hope not.

Thanks,
Michael

Guys you have no Idea what this means to the troopers you will be taking out. You will be touched as well. Most of these guys have had huge chunks of their lives taken by this war.

That's why I'm ALL IN... time to give just a little back.

Roger

Just faxed my entry to fish tales. Looking forward to it.

FYI,
The launching facilities we are using at Vail next weekend will be lengthened by 10-12 feet before the tournament on the 31st. we will be abe to launch 3 at a time with no problems. We will go over the launching procedures during our pre-tournament meeting the morning of the tournament. Remember we are having a valet service for launch and pick-up, with all guys who are experianced with launching procedures. This tournament is going to be a blast and so rewarding.

We will be contacting each boater for the warrior tournament over the next couple of days to go over directions , times and to answer any questions and concerns. if any body needs immediate assistance please call me 951-775-0928. Thanks, Mike Nemec

tunaman wrote:That's why I'm ALL IN... time to give just a little back.

Roger

Exactly!

Obi

WHOO WHOOO!!!! Just got a call from Richard, and they were finally able to fill out the required boaters for this event!!!

THANKS TO ALL who have so generously given of themselves to make this happen - there will be 100 deserving heroes who will be able to enjoy a well-deserved day on the water!!!

On behalf of Richard and Mike - THANKS!

Roger