Thread: "Henderson Gathering Discussion"

X-2 on a Henderson gathering. Would doing it when the Spring bite is on make it easier for us that don't know Henderson?
"gene"

We need a monthly get together

Excellent attitude Swamppers, thank you. Not at all what you read on other forums.

As for a Henderson gathering, I have thought about that in the past. We started the Toledo Bend gathering so everyone around the state (both north and south) could attend and not be a local event where most drive in for the day/evening and go home. I am all for a Henderson gathering as Gene as stated - since I'm only 30 minutes away . We need a place for our out of town guests to stay for the night, as well as a gathering spot out of the weather just in case. I know the motel next to Pat's is nice because I have had friends stay there. Just my thoughts.

There is another hotel in Henderson (Holiday Inn Express) and there is also a new hotel in Breaux Bridge right off the interstate just 10 minutes away from Henderson so accommodations shouldn't be a huge problem. As for cover in the event of rain, if we plan in advance I know my company has a tent and I could probably get another or a couple more if necessary. We're in the heart of the oilfield around here and most companies have tents that they'll lend out. Heck even the Sheriff has a couple that they will let groups use and they'll even send the trustees out to set them up. I say we meet up one day and start planning in advance. I am only a "minner" on the forum but I am certainly willing to help in any way possible to get a gathering together to make new friends.

we could either use the new landing pavillion by bayou amy or we could use the park and hall in Henderson there is plenty of places we just need to figure out a date i would say march or april when the fish are spawning

Originally Posted by SWAMPPERS

we could either use the new landing pavillion by bayou amy or we could use the park and hall in Henderson there is plenty of places we just need to figure out a date i would say march or april when the fish are spawning

Jason.....I looked at that pavilion and parking area on my way home.....I don't know if it is big enough.....I will take a picture of it my next trip over......I think we may need some place bigger.....the locals might not like it if we came in and filled up the parking lot with all our vehicles with boats attached.....we had about 100 folks at D'Arbonne and the Toledo Bend gathering usually is large.....I think an event here will bring a lot of folks....at Toledo Bend we have a pavilion which has a kitchen, restrooms and a huge dining area with lots of tables and chairs....we need a place for people to sit and eat.....it is perfect especially in really cold or rainy conditions.....all the major fish frying is done outdoors under a tent....these events usually are for 2 days and a pot luck supper on Friday and Saturday nights....some folks may actually come for 3, 4, 5 or 6 days.....some people bring their RV's so a campground close by would be good.....

Here is the way I see it.....first, we have to decide if this is a one or two day event....is it fishing only or a get together at night with pot luck suppers also....we usually eat pretty good.....after all, it is Louisiana......some people may not want to drive far for only one day....

just my thoughts....

Originally Posted by prefers shiners

Jason.....I looked at that pavilion and parking area on my way home.....I don't know if it is big enough.....I will take a picture of it my next trip over......I think we may need some place bigger.....the locals might not like it if we came in and filled up the parking lot with all our vehicles with boats attached.....we had about 100 folks at D'Arbonne and the Toledo Bend gathering usually is large.....I think an event here will bring a lot of folks....at Toledo Bend we have a pavilion which has a kitchen, restrooms and a huge dining area with lots of tables and chairs....we need a place for people to sit and eat.....it is perfect especially in really cold or rainy conditions.....all the major fish frying is done outdoors under a tent....these events usually are for 2 days and a pot luck supper on Friday and Saturday nights....some folks may actually come for 3, 4, 5 or 6 days.....some people bring their RV's so a campground close by would be good.....

Here is the way I see it.....first, we have to decide if this is a one or two day event....is it fishing only or a get together at night with pot luck suppers also....we usually eat pretty good.....after all, it is Louisiana......some people may not want to drive far for only one day....

just my thoughts....

day of fishing and then eat after....with a friendly fishing competition of course....

I think the pavilion at the park in Henderson would be a great place, lots of cover and there is a kitchen/serving area there with plenty parking.