Well it’s getting close to opening day on Mille Lacs and I am preparing for the 12th annual Big D’s opening weekend walleye contest!
This year I have something up my sleeve:::::::
( a new weapon )I am hoping that it works out?
Oh, by the the way…….this contest is by invite only! just bragging rights for one year……fun time with a fun bunch of guy’s.
Hey Dman, care to share the rules for this up coming event? 
Sure, tease a little more!! 
Here they are. Just covers the basics. It’s all about fun.
Big “D” 12 annual Walleye Opener.
1. Disclaimer of entry risk
This brief statement does not disclose all of the risks and other significant aspects of fishing in the Big D Classic. In light of the risks, you should undertake such entry only if you understand the nature of the (and contractual relationships) into which you are entering and the extent to your exposure to risk. Tournament fishing is not suitable for all individuals. You should carefully consider whether tournament fishing is appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial resources and other relevant circumstances.
2. Risk-reducing orders or strategies
The placing of certain fish in the livewell (e.g. size of, time of day,
Mandatory weigh-in intentions) Strategies using combinations of positions, such as ‘spread’ and ‘straddle’ positions may be as risky as taking simple ‘long’ or ‘short’ positions. You are responsible at each weigh-in for decision rendered at to include prior weigh in decisions.
OPTIONS
3. Variable degree of risk
Rule questioning carries a high degree of risk, especially when dealing or questioning the tournament director. Fisherpersons should familiarize themselves with the type of option (i.e. put up or follow the rules to a tee) that they contemplate and measure associated risks. You should calculate the extent to which the value of the options must increase your position in the tournament or standings, taking into account the premiums or demise of your actions.
Certain exchanges in some coolers are permitted as deferred payment of the rights premium at the scale. Although exposing the judge to liability for marginal payments not exceeding the amount of the expectations to exceed the judges positions in the standings is a consideration and risk you may want to avoid. The fisherman is still subject to the risk of losing the advantages and rewards if flummery or other accusations of other contestants would questions such exchange. I.e. when the option is exercised or expires, the risk taker is responsible for any consequences outstanding at that time.
In some instances this is a viable option, in some it’s not.
ADDITIONAL RISKS COMMON TO FUTURE ENTRY
4. Terms and conditions
You should ask the tournament director with which your options are about the risk and conditions of the specific questions or options that you ponder. (e.g. the circumstances under which you may become disqualified underlying interest of future tournaments. Questioning at the scale or fish in question or rules in violation that you think the tournament director is herein not mentioned yet. Under certain circumstances the specifications of outstanding rules and regs (including the exercise of weigh in or length of fish) may be modified by the exchange of the gouch move.
5. Accountability and Liabilities
Most open-outcries have been at the mandatory weigh-in. These cries will only be seen as being disruptive and ridiculed during this time. Your ability to recover certain losses in weight is subject to no limits on liability imposed by the tournament director. Mandatory means you must attend.
All questions will be answered if asked prior to Tournament start by the tournament director Big D.
Slot – 15-20 / 8 fish.
6 fish weigh max Sunday.
Weigh in times: Sat 1pm / Sunday noon.
4lbs for 28” plus fish. Max 2 per team. Release encouraged.
Subject to change at rules meeting Friday night pending suggestions
I know about your weapon Bob. I think Friday when the other guys find out, they may all agree on giving you a head start. 
Got back from up there last night. We did G’s total shack in pine yesterday. 12 hrs of measure, cut and hang. WOW am I feeling it this morning.
Sounds a little complicated for a bunch of guys drinking beer!!! 
I hope to talk with you guys on opener, but I’m just to scared to try and enter the tourney. 
Is there a waiting list for this T?
These rules have to be in place to keep Tuck and Hook in line.
Ahhh, now it all makes sense!! 10 days and counting…..
Yeah, but it got you out of the Bar!!! 
Good thing D’s Girlfreind and Tucks wife won’t be there to go to Hunters and get hit on by other women and then win all the stuff at the Meat raffle! LOL 
WHAT??? Can you get some pictures of this?? You know, the meat raffle winnings.
Pictures of Sheri and Deb holding the meat? I don’t think I have any, but will bring the camera next time. I would bet it will never happen again.
A little story about meat.
Last winter I took part in the meat raffle at Hunters Point and won 4 or 5 times. I had chops, roast, brats and ground beef, two grocery bags full. On my way home with the bags of meat in the back seat of the truck and Gus (the pooch) in the front seat, I stopped for gas. While pumping the gas, I hear a click! guess who hit the door lock . I had to stand beside the truck for over an hour saying no to Gus while his nose kept sniffing and inching towards those bags. The locksmith was a welcome site when he showed up. Nothing surprises me anymore, if it’s going to happen, it will happen to me.
One week to Opener!!!!!!
Who is out at midnight?
My partner usually needs his rest, so I doubt I will. Probably be about 5am for me.
Right now I’m planning on fishing that night, weather permitting and assuming I don’t have to many soda’s that evening……
Alright, now I need to preserve my integrity! The rules say nothing about airing gripes BEFORE the tourney!
Item #1
Changing of Tournament rules from Bar stools at Hunter’s Point should not be allowed during any tournament! 
Especially during the Tournament. We were just voicing our concerns as any rule abiding tournament participant would. It was the whiners 
that lost the Tournament in question that should be admonished for unfairly trying to win a contest whose rules were changed in midstream. We adjusted to the newly changed rules, and pulled out just enough fish to win. 
Item #2
Yeah, Deb and Shari have a couple of sweatshits that make them look like “Sisters” if you get my drift. Chappy is just jealous because he wanted his meat grabbed, and no one in their right mind was willing!
I cannot wait “til the opener! It is going to be a great one as always! I cannot wait to hear those imfamous words…
“What’s it gonna take?!?!”
Tuck
By the way, ElRoy has been falling victim to the Captain lately. If ElRoy develops the “Thirst” while he is up there, please refrain from obliging him. He can be dangerous to dogs, lawn furniture, and small shrubs while finding a place to relieve himself.
Thanks!
Tuck
Ahh the old what’s it gonna take!
See ya then Tuck!
Hey,
ElRoy and I want to chase some crappies around Friday befroe the tourney. If anyone has any info on a decent bite in the area, please let us know. We want to have a fish fry for all if possible. Big D and Palmer are responsible for the Tobasco, because god knows you can’t catch fish!
Tuck 
We will see about that.
I have a feeling this is the year 
Probably hunger pangs! I have seen that “Feeling” before….Not pretty! Should be fun though, looks like pretty good weather, SO FAR!
Remember, “The fish aren’t where you think they are!”
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