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Three days of friends, fun and fishing.
As most of you know, this past weekend was the spring camp for Michigan Crappie.com. It was also the first time I was able to attend a spring camp. I was lucky enough to be able to team up with my neighbor and friend, Jeff (vbottom), and his wife Michelle to rent one of the rustic cabins available at West Houghton Lake Campground. With the addition of a mini fridge, a camping stove and an air mattress, we turned it into our home for the weekend.
After spending Thursday getting reaquainted with Houghton Lake, we spent the evening wandering from camp site to camp site meeting the other attendees, both from Michigan and from out of state. It was quite an honor to finally meet Slab, Billbob, "D", Wicklundrh, readytofish, crappie 1, crappie 2, steelguy and yankeedoodler. We also got to visit with some old faces, JustSteve and fishingcouple.
Friday brought more fishing, more visiting during Liars Club and some good eats, along with a few freebies compliments of Slab. Oneida Eagle and skillet007 were able to make it for liars club.
Saturday started out bright and early with all the fishermen, fisherwomen and fisherkids hitting the water. Lots of fish were caught and some of our out of state guests were able to catch fish they had only heard about but never seen. Danny and John ( "D" and his cousin) were bothable to catch walleye and northern pike and Larry and Sandy caught a nice mess of huge bluegills. Overall, I would say the fishing was fantastic!
The fish fry and pot luck was unbelievable and the quantity and quality of prizes given away was a fantastic plus. Thanks to all that donated or hustled for donations. The first group shot of Michigan "Team Overalls" was taken and a lot of BS-ing took place. I also witnessed many unselfish acts by CDC members throughout the night. What an incredible experience.
I have to thank "D" for the jigs. He gave me a few hand tied and the "grey ghost" caught a bunch of big bass for me. Thanks again Danny, I'll see you in November at D'arbonne.
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