Holmes Lake Float Tube Regatta, Sep 14th, 2008

**holdemplyer** · 08-12-2008, 11:36 AM

The "spring" regatta was at Walnut Creek here in the Omaha Metro... and there's a possibility of a Summitt Regatta in the future. Why not a Lincoln area regatta and give those poor Lincolnites w/ float tubes the short drive this time? I'd be willing to drive to Lincoln for a float tube gathering, would even car pool, or maybe take a drive down hwy 50 and take pity on someone....

Where would be a good place to go?

Who'd be interested?

Just a thought.

Alex

AnglerX · 08-12-2008, 11:43 AM

I'd be there! At Holmes? Lots of fun size fish with the chance of getting a good LMB!

ccm13 · 08-12-2008, 11:59 AM

whats a regatta

**holdemplyer** · 08-12-2008, 12:03 PM

It's a term we use for a gathering of float tubes. Pretty sure it actually has to do with boat racing.

The only racing I think you'd see with float tubes would be if a storm popped up, or a snapping turtle surfaces near me. Had that happen a few times, and I think i could have pulled a skier.

this is an example of a float tube regatta

pretty standard for a regatta, ONE person actually catching something, one person taking pictures, and several people pretending they don't know us....

Alex

AnglerX · 08-12-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccm13

whats a regatta

Basically it's a bunch of guys in float tubes fishing, with Hawaiian shirts, speedos, and hippie necklaces, want to join us?

Shorty · 08-12-2008, 12:07 PM

Can I bring my boat? I'm not sure if my old Browning float tube still floats or not.

**holdemplyer** · 08-12-2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorty

Can I bring my boat? I'm not sure if my old Browning float tube still floats or not.

I'd think you'd have to volenteer to help those to tired to kick back to shore from landing monster fish.

bowhuntergal · 08-12-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnglerX

Basically it's a bunch of guys in float tubes fishing, with Hawaiian shirts, speedos, and hippie necklaces, want to join us?

Come On!!! What about us women??? Or is it for Guys only?

Shorty · 08-12-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

I'd think you'd have to volenteer to help those to tired to kick back to shore from landing monster fish.

Are you sure? I've been told that fishing behind me going down the bank is like fishing behind a seine net.

AnglerX · 08-12-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowhuntergal

Come On!!! What about us women??? Or is it for Guys only?

Guys is uni-sex. ex. "Hey! you guys stop catching all my fish!"

If you have a Hawaiian shirt, speedo, and hippie necklace and can fish I don't think it matters what gender you are.

**holdemplyer** · 08-12-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnglerX

Guys is uni-sex. ex. "Hey! you guys stop catching all my fish!"

If you have a Hawaiian shirt, speedo, and hippie necklace and can fish I don't think it matters what gender you are.

EXCEPT THE SPEEDO PART!!!!!!!!!

fish_finder · 08-12-2008, 12:42 PM

I have some speedo swim trunks and a Hawaiian shirt so all I need is the hippy necklace.

OldBaldGuy · 08-12-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorty

Can I bring my boat? I'm not sure if my old Browning float tube still floats or not.

Long story, Shorty, but I've ended up owning two tubes and two sets of fins. All you'd need to bring would be a life jacket and a booster chair.

Actually, Aquaman and I have been talking about getting the Omaha and Lincoln area folks together some Sunday in early September down at Burchard.

GenericAngler · 08-12-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holdemplyer

or maybe take a drive down hwy 50 and take pity on someone....

Alex

Pity accepted.

FillupD · 08-12-2008, 02:16 PM

Count me in! I like the sounds of Burchard for a possible destinantion.

GenericAngler · 08-12-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FillupD

Count me in! I like the sounds of Burchard for a possible destinantion.

Anywhere where they have not stocked Piranhas. I thought we had it bad here in Omaha with the snakes and snappers....and then you crazy Lincolnites had to go and 1-up us

AnglerX · 08-12-2008, 04:40 PM

C'mon we all knew it was a matter of time that Holmes would be a great fishery that itch mites, rattlesnakes, and other Darylardians would start to show-up?

Where's Daryl at anyhow??

magnusthebigbrownlab · 08-12-2008, 05:32 PM

Sam...if you're not already back across the Pacific, you should come. You won't get chiggers on your boys if they're under water.

**Catfishsteve** · 08-12-2008, 07:33 PM

Pick a date, I'm up for it!! I also have 2 tubes and 2 sets of fins. Someone could surely borrow one. I've fished Holmes through the ice a couple times and I think it would be fun to tube that place.

huskered2 · 08-12-2008, 07:58 PM

I'll attend if I can, I'd like to meet some more folks. Never fished any of the lakes being discussed, so that would be fun. I'm in Vegas Labor Day week, otherwise I think I'm open.

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holdemplyer Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 46 Thanked 77 Times in 49 Posts	Holmes Lake Float Tube Regatta, Sep 14th, 2008 The "spring" regatta was at Walnut Creek here in the Omaha Metro... and there's a possibility of a Summitt Regatta in the future. Why not a Lincoln area regatta and give those poor Lincolnites w/ float tubes the short drive this time? I'd be willing to drive to Lincoln for a float tube gathering, would even car pool, or maybe take a drive down hwy 50 and take pity on someone.... Where would be a good place to go? Who'd be interested? Just a thought. Alex __________________ I'd rather do something and fail than do nothing and succeed!

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AnglerX Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: where the shad are.. Posts: 2,479 Thanks: 9 Thanked 25 Times in 10 Posts	I'd be there! At Holmes? Lots of fun size fish with the chance of getting a good LMB! __________________ Keeper of the Blue Bucket ...

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holdemplyer Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 46 Thanked 77 Times in 49 Posts	It's a term we use for a gathering of float tubes. Pretty sure it actually has to do with boat racing. The only racing I think you'd see with float tubes would be if a storm popped up, or a snapping turtle surfaces near me. Had that happen a few times, and I think i could have pulled a skier. this is an example of a float tube regatta pretty standard for a regatta, ONE person actually catching something, one person taking pictures, and several people pretending they don't know us.... Alex __________________ I'd rather do something and fail than do nothing and succeed! Last edited by holdemplyer; 08-12-2008 at 12:18 PM.

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Shorty Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: on the water near Lincoln Posts: 1,376 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can I bring my boat? I'm not sure if my old Browning float tube still floats or not. __________________ The best thing you can stock your tackle box with is confidence.

08-12-2008, 04:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
AnglerX Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: where the shad are.. Posts: 2,479 Thanks: 9 Thanked 25 Times in 10 Posts	C'mon we all knew it was a matter of time that Holmes would be a great fishery that itch mites, rattlesnakes, and other Darylardians would start to show-up? Where's Daryl at anyhow?? __________________ Keeper of the Blue Bucket ...

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ccm13 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	whats a regatta

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fish_finder Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 616 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	I have some speedo swim trunks and a Hawaiian shirt so all I need is the hippy necklace.

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FillupD Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Count me in! I like the sounds of Burchard for a possible destinantion.

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Catfishsteve Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Posts: 6,654 Thanks: 9 Thanked 81 Times in 29 Posts	Pick a date, I'm up for it!! I also have 2 tubes and 2 sets of fins. Someone could surely borrow one. I've fished Holmes through the ice a couple times and I think it would be fun to tube that place. __________________ Attention deer hunters!! Get in on the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. World's Foremost Outfitter!? Here are *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* . The NEFGA Buck Bash is FREE to enter and Cabela's will be providing tons of great hunter gear prizes. ********

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huskered2 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha area Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'll attend if I can, I'd like to meet some more folks. Never fished any of the lakes being discussed, so that would be fun. I'm in Vegas Labor Day week, otherwise I think I'm open.

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