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Good Morning!
Did you happen to see how the Big Bass Bash played out this weekend? Holy Smokes!
First, one of our own, Chris Smittle (home remodeler extraordinaire) took the early lead on Saturday with a 6.39 pounder.
Then, later in the day on Saturday, a dude from Baxter Springs came sliding in with a 6.53 hog. Good fish, takes the lead.
That held up all day Sunday until the LAST 5 MINUTES OF THE TOURNAMENT!
My man from Carl Junction came flying into Southwinds Marina with a 6.65 tank to win the tournament - and the $100,000 payday!
Dayyum!!
I know Chris was in a glass house of emotions thinking he might of had a $100,000 fish for a while on Saturday, and I can only imagine what Baxter Springs guy was going through when that check was snatched out of his hands with 5 minutes to go.
Wild and whacky stuff.
Anyway, what a great tournament for Grand Lake. And that big fish won that guy $100k, but there was $200k in total payout. Awesome.
It’s a “no pros” allowed deal that gives all of us weekend anglers a chance, and, based on what my new friends from Midwest Fish Tournaments told me at the Hammerhead weigh-in station, there were something like 1,400 or 1,500 registrations for the tournament.
Big thanks to Dillon, Randy, and Lydia (L-R below) for letting me hang out and learn more about this tournament yesterday. It was good stuff!
And, here is what you need to know for the week ahead at Grand Lake:
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Lake Level - As of 7 am, the lake level is 744’ with minimal intermittent generation. Water temps are in the mid 70s all over. Lake conditions are perfect!
Camp Season - It’s kid’s camp season around the lake, starting with the Shangri-La Tennis Camp, which is alread rolling this morning. But there are others on the horizon - a Pickleball Camp amd The Anchor Kids Camp at Shangri-La. A Grand Adventure with GRDA, and others. Go to the Events page of the website HERE for details on any of these upcoming camps.
Charley (Semi) Retires - For those of you in the South Grand Lake area, you all know Charley at Reasor’s in Langley. He’s been the Store Director for 40 (FORTY!) years. Well, he’s stepping back a bit into a semi-retirement role. He’ll still be around, just not as much. And in recognition of his years of service, there will be a come and go reception honoring Charley on Tuesday - the 6th - at the GRDA Ecosystmes building in Langley from 3 to 6 pm. All are welcome to come and tell Charley thanks for helping to maintain such a great store for this area.
Lunch with America’s Boating Club - Join America’s Boating Club - Grand Lake for lunch on Thurs. Feb. 2nd at The (Delicious!) Grill at Indian Hills Marina in Bernice. Everyone is welcome to join the fun - meet us there at 11:00 a.m.! This isn’t a meeting, there won’t b an agenda - just good food and boating friends! (Maybe let Indian Hills or America’s Boating Club know if you are going to make it so they can get an idea of numbers to expect)
Music and Fiddle Fest! - The American Heritage Music Festival and Grand Lake National Fiddle Contest gets started on Thursday at Snyder’s Camp in Grove before moving over to Har-Ber Village for the weekend. Get all the details on this great annual event HERE.
Name That Song - A fun time for all and you can test your music knowledge with Name That Song on the Goodfellas Grove patio on Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. Join DJ John Epperson and the Goodfellas crew for some pizza, beer and music trivia.
Barkaritaville - It might be sold out , I haven’t checked, but the annual Barkaritaville fundraiser for Second Chance Pet Rescue of Grand Lake is Friday night at Honey Creek BBQ in Grove. Go HERE to get your tickets (if they are still available). You can also donate to Second Chance on that page.
Grove Public Library always has a busy week. This week’s activities include Super Sized Games, Storytime, a Super Science Lser Light Show, and Mini-Golf! Check out their FB page HERE for ongoing events and details.
The Latest from Shangri-La - Check out the monthly Shangri-La newsletter that includes details on the Grand Opening and Dedication at The Battlefield HERE.
Food & Entertainment
Wednesday
Crab Night at Bella Donna’s
Thursday
Wilkie Jay at Mooney’s - 6:30 pm
Shrimp Boil and Karaoke at Doc’s
Crab Night at Bella Donna’s
Fish Fry at Blind Swine
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Rocks & Docks Adventure Rentals can get you on the rocks with an ATV rental or push you off the dock with a bot rental. Or both! Located in Disney - check them out today!
Muscari Law - Got estate planning or probate issues you need sorted? Muscari Law, with offices in Tulsa and Grove, is the call you need to make.
Superior Docks and Lifts has over 30 years of experience in the construction and repair of docks and lifts all over Grand Lake. Call today at (918) 541-6382.
Candlewyck Cove Resort in Grove features 1 & 2 bedroom cabins, a romantic lakeside cabin, luxury homes, townhouses, king suites and an award winning hotel. Take your choice!
H20 Sport Rentals - It’s never too early to book your boat rental for the 2023 lake season. Visit H20 and do that, right now!
Grand Lake Vacation Properties - With eight (8!!) beautiful vacation rental properties to choose from in the area, you are sure to find that perfect place for your Grand Lake getaway.
Tulsa Mosquito Control wants to help you take back your Grand Lake yard! Long-lasting and effective treatments to help keep your home and lawn pest free. See how they can help you make the most of your Grand Lake livin’!
Grand Lake Love Wedding Venue is now setting dates for 2023 and beyond! Click the link to learn about Grand Lake’s newest venue, which offers a beautiful lakefront setting for your intimate wedding on Monkey Island.
Grand Life Vacation Rentals - Now with 13 vacation rental homes in Langley, Ketchum, and Monkey Island (and 4 more coming by summer!), Grand Life Vacation Rentals should be the first place you check out when looking for a vacation rental in the Grand Lake area.
