Colorado First Annual Paririe Dog Fishing Tourny

labgrade · December 22, 2002, 02:23 AM

Yes, it's serious.

Yes, It'll be a hoot.

Details at:

Free Republic

Just at a party this evening with Tom (fivetoes) & our lines have been drawn.

Easy enough drive from Boulder & sure to draw major song-singers from kum-ba-ya to krishna-hari-krishna - could possibly rival Dan's Bake Sale & the protests at Rocky Flats - all in one fun-packed day of festivities.

Film at 11.

C.R.Sam · December 22, 2002, 03:35 AM

Don't have to have ocean access to use the surf castin rig.
Even tho it is not new....should give PETA fits.

Sam

labgrade · December 22, 2002, 03:54 AM

Dear Sam.

Figure a PD weighs out at what? a "magical" pound? Two?

Compute "scrabble factor" X traction in dust = 8 pound SpiderWire max.

80 nooses tripped across PD holes & very patient folk w/binocs to "make a point," (besides the TV-factor) = a hearty good time.

There's a twist though.

Like I said. May rival Dan's Bake Sale .....

Film at 11.

Art Eatman · December 22, 2002, 08:58 AM

Eight-pound test would certainly be sporting, old chap. Def'nitely! Same problem as bas-fishing, though. It's not the weight of the PD, it's the possiblity of cutting the line on sharp objects between doggerman and dog.

The good part about the deal is that if a Pitiful PETA Person shows up, you can reel in a real, live PD and present it to that PPP. And, complete with adoption papers, as does the BLM with its burros.

The BLM provides a complete burro. You can give a dog to a burro's rear end!

, Art

gordo b. · December 22, 2002, 12:22 PM

I'll keep using a Rodex 4000. I know a rancher who goes coyote fishing with big meat baited treble hook on wire 30 inches off ground. This grosses even me out!:barf:

HSMITH · December 22, 2002, 01:27 PM

I have fished for dogs, and believe me when I tell you that 15 pound test is the absolute minimum, with 30 being lots better.

What a great way to enjoy the sun and a couple beverages!!!!!! It is more fun than you can imagine!!

C.R.Sam · December 22, 2002, 01:36 PM

P Dogs and rats have a lot in common....

Good pets.
Plentifull.
Social.
Smart
Pests in the wild.
Good sport.
Good eatin.

Sam

TaxPhd · December 23, 2002, 12:00 PM

While FISHING is not specifically mentioned, HUNTING Black Tails east of I-25 is prohibited in Colorado. Don't know if this would get you cross-wise with the DOW.

Greybeard · December 23, 2002, 12:33 PM

' Had a guy in hunter ed. class a month or so back whose preference was 50 pound test line - for motivatin' dogs that refuse to resurface ... ' Said is was often tougher than boatin' a big striper ...

fivetoes · December 23, 2002, 02:33 PM

Here is a link to the actual web site

Prairie Dog Fishing Tournament

Hope to see you all there. We will disclose the exact location as the time for the event gets closer.

dZ · December 23, 2002, 02:47 PM

the use of spiderwire could result in bifurcation of the pdog

bbrins · December 23, 2002, 05:59 PM

I think I'm gonna have to postpone my trip to Loveland, Colorado till April now. I'll have to see if I can find my tacklebox.

Art Eatman · December 23, 2002, 11:33 PM

Have seen a few prairie dog towns. Looking at mounds like the one pictured, I guess you can see why some folks think of them as furry fire ants.

, Art

labgrade · December 24, 2002, 01:57 AM

"While FISHING is not specifically mentioned, HUNTING Black Tails east of I-25 is prohibited in Colorado. Don't know if this would get you cross-wise with the DOW."

TaxPhd,

Actually, The Rub may lay in "harrassing wildlife." There is a clause in the DOW regs.

We've bandied that about some & causes no nevermind.

"The Twist" is in the details - like I said.

Anyone in the local area, please do download Tom's flyer & post - especially in the Boulder area. We'd want maximum penetration for this event. Print out a couple hundred & stuff on Boulder windshields .....

Lots of players, lots of media coverage. Make it an all-out "all players" event. The more the merrier.

bbrins, drop an e-mail.

Wanna stick it in their eye? Let's Roll is a fave.

I'd say, "Let's PLay!"

Preacherman · December 24, 2002, 12:34 PM

Lab, don't forget to post this on THR as well!

fivetoes · May 18, 2004, 08:56 PM

I remember Al and I and a few others bustin a gut talking about this at the Bill of Rights Day. It became a web page that really ticks the PETA folks off.

Labgrade and I had so many good times dreaming stuff up like this. I sure miss him.

December 22, 2002, 02:23 AM	#1
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	Colorado First Annual Paririe Dog Fishing Tourny Yes, it's serious. Yes, It'll be a hoot. Details at: Free Republic Just at a party this evening with Tom (fivetoes) & our lines have been drawn. Easy enough drive from Boulder & sure to draw major song-singers from kum-ba-ya to krishna-hari-krishna - could possibly rival Dan's Bake Sale & the protests at Rocky Flats - all in one fun-packed day of festivities. Film at 11.

December 23, 2002, 12:00 PM	#8
TaxPhd Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 534	While FISHING is not specifically mentioned, HUNTING Black Tails east of I-25 is prohibited in Colorado. Don't know if this would get you cross-wise with the DOW. __________________ TaxPhd "Those who live by the sword are probably pretty f***ing good at it." "Instructions for a successful gunfight: Front Sight, Press Trigger, repeat as necessary." - B. Braxton

December 23, 2002, 12:33 PM	#9
Greybeard Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2002 Location: Denton County Texas Posts: 686	' Had a guy in hunter ed. class a month or so back whose preference was 50 pound test line - for motivatin' dogs that refuse to resurface ... ' Said is was often tougher than boatin' a big striper ... __________________ www.dentoncountysports.com A Private Palace for Pistol Proficiency

December 23, 2002, 02:33 PM	#10
fivetoes Member Join Date: April 22, 2000 Location: Loveland, CO =, USA Posts: 17	Here is a link to the actual web site Prairie Dog Fishing Tournament Hope to see you all there. We will disclose the exact location as the time for the event gets closer. __________________ There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the roots. -- Henry David Thoreau

December 23, 2002, 02:47 PM	#11
dZ Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 1999 Location: Exiled, Fetid Swamp, DC Posts: 7,548	the use of spiderwire could result in bifurcation of the pdog __________________ "O tell the Lacedomecians to damn the torpedoes." BOTR, Chapter V: Some Monsters

December 22, 2002, 03:35 AM	#2
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Don't have to have ocean access to use the surf castin rig. Even tho it is not new....should give PETA fits. Sam

December 22, 2002, 03:54 AM	#3
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	Dear Sam. Figure a PD weighs out at what? a "magical" pound? Two? Compute "scrabble factor" X traction in dust = 8 pound SpiderWire max. 80 nooses tripped across PD holes & very patient folk w/binocs to "make a point," (besides the TV-factor) = a hearty good time. There's a twist though. Like I said. May rival Dan's Bake Sale ..... Film at 11.

December 22, 2002, 08:58 AM	#4
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Eight-pound test would certainly be sporting, old chap. Def'nitely! Same problem as bas-fishing, though. It's not the weight of the PD, it's the possiblity of cutting the line on sharp objects between doggerman and dog. The good part about the deal is that if a Pitiful PETA Person shows up, you can reel in a real, live PD and present it to that PPP. And, complete with adoption papers, as does the BLM with its burros. The BLM provides a complete burro. You can give a dog to a burro's rear end! , Art

December 22, 2002, 12:22 PM	#5
gordo b. Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2002 Location: Peoples republik of Calif. Posts: 961	I'll keep using a Rodex 4000. I know a rancher who goes coyote fishing with big meat baited treble hook on wire 30 inches off ground. This grosses even me out!:barf:

December 22, 2002, 01:27 PM	#6
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	I have fished for dogs, and believe me when I tell you that 15 pound test is the absolute minimum, with 30 being lots better. What a great way to enjoy the sun and a couple beverages!!!!!! It is more fun than you can imagine!!

December 22, 2002, 01:36 PM	#7
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	P Dogs and rats have a lot in common.... Good pets. Plentifull. Social. Smart Pests in the wild. Good sport. Good eatin. Sam

December 23, 2002, 05:59 PM	#12
bbrins Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2001 Posts: 149	I think I'm gonna have to postpone my trip to Loveland, Colorado till April now. I'll have to see if I can find my tacklebox.

December 23, 2002, 11:33 PM	#13
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Have seen a few prairie dog towns. Looking at mounds like the one pictured, I guess you can see why some folks think of them as furry fire ants. , Art

December 24, 2002, 01:57 AM	#14
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	"While FISHING is not specifically mentioned, HUNTING Black Tails east of I-25 is prohibited in Colorado. Don't know if this would get you cross-wise with the DOW." TaxPhd, Actually, The Rub may lay in "harrassing wildlife." There is a clause in the DOW regs. We've bandied that about some & causes no nevermind. "The Twist" is in the details - like I said. Anyone in the local area, please do download Tom's flyer & post - especially in the Boulder area. We'd want maximum penetration for this event. Print out a couple hundred & stuff on Boulder windshields ..... Lots of players, lots of media coverage. Make it an all-out "all players" event. The more the merrier. bbrins, drop an e-mail. Wanna stick it in their eye? Let's Roll is a fave. I'd say, "Let's PLay!"

December 24, 2002, 12:34 PM	#15
Preacherman Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2002 Posts: 791	Lab, don't forget to post this on THR as well!

May 18, 2004, 08:56 PM	#16
fivetoes Member Join Date: April 22, 2000 Location: Loveland, CO =, USA Posts: 17	I remember Al and I and a few others bustin a gut talking about this at the Bill of Rights Day. It became a web page that really ticks the PETA folks off. Labgrade and I had so many good times dreaming stuff up like this. I sure miss him. __________________ There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the roots. -- Henry David Thoreau