For those of you that want to come, and intend to only stay one night at the Holmes Bend facilities ... you can rent a room at their Suites for one night, but the cottage cabins are a two night stay minimum.
If you want to book one of the remaining 5 Suites rooms (2queens/sleeper sofa), then you MUST DO THIS, EXACTLY as written :
Call Holmes Bend and tell them that you are attending the Crappie.com Spring Fling and Kelly has talked with Charlie Bowlin and agreed to authorize anyone attending this event, but only staying one night, to be able to rent a Suite room for one night.
There's only 5 Suite rooms left, and they're first come, first served. And NO - you cannot make the same deal for a cottage rental, so don't even ask !!
In the event that all those Suite rooms are rented, and you still only plan to stay one night ... consider renting one of the Holmes Bend Kamper Kabins. Holmesbend Resort and Marina (and pay close attention to what amenities are included/not included ... and understand that the "refrigerator" they speak of is a mini-fridge). Any concerns about these should be directed to Holmes Bend Marina for explanation.
There is also a Best Western in Columbia, Ky ... approx. 10mi from Holmes Bend Marina ... and several restaurants to choose from, close by.