Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success

scubadown16 · 10-05-2008, 09:57 PM

Just got back from driving 10 plus hours from Fish Lake Utah. We broke a bunch of state records plus set some new World Records too. I will give a full report in the next couple of days with photos. But I can tell you that the fish are So big. It was awesome... Thanks you all for coming out and supporting my series. As well as a huge thanks to my sponsors for making my tournament series a big big big success...

James Hardesty

SpearMax · 10-05-2008, 10:23 PM

Good work James! Putting on a series is alot of work. Now, the stage is set for next year. Good luck, Tony

scubadown16 · 10-06-2008, 10:17 AM

Here are some pictures to see what I am talking about... I'll write my story later today or tomorrow after I have a chance to put it all together... Thanks

jonsjameson · 10-06-2008, 10:38 AM

Nice job guys

I have a stupid question....what type of fish are those?
Thank you,
Jonathan

*jfjf* · 10-06-2008, 10:44 AM

Those are COLD water fish.. Can't you tell from the picture.

scubadown16 · 10-06-2008, 10:51 AM

The fish in the pictures are Lake Trout also called Mackinaw also Splake Trout. Which is a cross bread between Lake Trout and Brook Trout.

jonsjameson · 10-06-2008, 10:53 AM

Thank you Those are the biggest trout i have ever seen

kingfisherflesh · 10-06-2008, 01:53 PM

I like the first picture, the one with the guy wearing an imersion jacket, and beuchat long johns.

Mobile Diver · 10-06-2008, 01:56 PM

Those are some PHAT trout!!

sticknrelease · 10-06-2008, 03:26 PM

Yeah, that's Chad, he's a bit confused, about a lot of things if you know what i mean!

jstroup · 10-06-2008, 05:23 PM

Great trip! Lotta big fish and a great way to end the tounament series,

Great Job to James and Mike B for putting on this series and giving away such great prizes; look foward to next year!

By the way, we found this Riffe on the side of the road, anyone want to buy it? Real cheap! ----just kiddin around James

CRH · 10-06-2008, 10:16 PM

Thanks Mike B and James for putting on this tournament. It was a blast and a crazy experience. Diving while it is snowing on us was a first for me and probably a last. It was FREEZING! Air temp was 34-39 and water surface temp was 52-54 degrees. Freakin cold. But after shooting some of those huge "Splakinaw's" it was worth it.

Whats wrong with my wet suit combo? Does it confuse you?

Thanks Jordan for that great deal on that Riffe!

Ron S · 10-07-2008, 10:07 AM

Those trout are huge!!! I've been bugging the wife about a vacation out that way, and keep talking about that lake, but she's never paid much attention, until she saw those photos! One of these days I gotta get out there.
Awsome guys!
Ron.

sticknrelease · 10-07-2008, 10:22 AM

Ron, that lake has Lake Trout, Splake, Rainbow Trout, Brooke Trout, Suckers, Carp, and probably some other species hanging out in the depths. As far as freshwater shooting goes, it is pretty incredible. It is at 9300 feet above sea level, so don't expect long breath holds. Mike and James did a great job of picking a time when the big trout would be up shallow, Hook and Line pressure would be light, and we would still be able to feel our fingers (barely). Good Luck

kingfisherflesh · 10-07-2008, 01:45 PM

No, not confused. Just wondering, lol which half do you like better. I loved that beuchat when I had it. I eventually sold it so I could try an omer in a long size, but I would like to go back to the beuchat.


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10-05-2008, 09:57 PM	#1
scubadown16 James Hardesty Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ft. Collins Colorado Age: 33 Posts: 1,268	Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Just got back from driving 10 plus hours from Fish Lake Utah. We broke a bunch of state records plus set some new World Records too. I will give a full report in the next couple of days with photos. But I can tell you that the fish are So big. It was awesome... Thanks you all for coming out and supporting my series. As well as a huge thanks to my sponsors for making my tournament series a big big big success... James Hardesty __________________ Don't let your embarrassments define you, but rather let them become your motivation to do better The only place I am free is at 100 feet on a Single Breath TEAM FOX FLOAT www.foxfloats.com

10-05-2008, 10:23 PM	#2
SpearMax Forum Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida USA Posts: 7,365	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Good work James! Putting on a series is alot of work. Now, the stage is set for next year. Good luck, Tony __________________ Spearing is the path to enlightenment. --- Lao Tzu

10-06-2008, 10:17 AM	#3
scubadown16 James Hardesty Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ft. Collins Colorado Age: 33 Posts: 1,268	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Here are some pictures to see what I am talking about... I'll write my story later today or tomorrow after I have a chance to put it all together... Thanks Attached Thumbnails __________________ Don't let your embarrassments define you, but rather let them become your motivation to do better The only place I am free is at 100 feet on a Single Breath TEAM FOX FLOAT www.foxfloats.com

10-06-2008, 10:38 AM	#4
jonsjameson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 541	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Nice job guys I have a stupid question....what type of fish are those? Thank you, Jonathan __________________ I still say a church steeple with a lightning rod on top shows a lack of confidence Last edited by jonsjameson; 10-06-2008 at 10:38 AM. Reason: spelling

10-06-2008, 10:44 AM	#5
jfjf . Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Palm Bch County Posts: 4,155	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Those are COLD water fish.. Can't you tell from the picture.

10-06-2008, 10:51 AM	#6
scubadown16 James Hardesty Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ft. Collins Colorado Age: 33 Posts: 1,268	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success The fish in the pictures are Lake Trout also called Mackinaw also Splake Trout. Which is a cross bread between Lake Trout and Brook Trout. __________________ Don't let your embarrassments define you, but rather let them become your motivation to do better The only place I am free is at 100 feet on a Single Breath TEAM FOX FLOAT www.foxfloats.com

10-06-2008, 10:53 AM	#7
jonsjameson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 541	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Thank you Those are the biggest trout i have ever seen __________________ I still say a church steeple with a lightning rod on top shows a lack of confidence

10-06-2008, 01:53 PM	#8
kingfisherflesh Happy Huntin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Wisconsin/Fort Myers Posts: 259	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success I like the first picture, the one with the guy wearing an imersion jacket, and beuchat long johns. __________________ Dude, put the controllers down and go dive!!!----David Deman WISCONSIN SPEARGUN HUNTERS

10-06-2008, 01:56 PM	#9
Mobile Diver Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 4,925	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Those are some PHAT trout!! __________________ Steve Moore www.keysmobilediving.com steve@keysmobilediving.com 305 849 0866

10-06-2008, 03:26 PM	#10
sticknrelease Inflatable Floats Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: fort collins, CO Posts: 552	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Yeah, that's Chad, he's a bit confused, about a lot of things if you know what i mean! __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, He wouldn't have made them out of meat! Questions about the Fox Float? Send them to Foxfloats@gmail.com www.foxfloats.com

10-06-2008, 05:23 PM	#11
jstroup Colorado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 32 Posts: 169	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Great trip! Lotta big fish and a great way to end the tounament series, Great Job to James and Mike B for putting on this series and giving away such great prizes; look foward to next year! By the way, we found this Riffe on the side of the road, anyone want to buy it? Real cheap! ----just kiddin around James

10-06-2008, 10:16 PM	#12
CRH Extreme snorkeler Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Heart is in Hawaii Posts: 406	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Thanks Mike B and James for putting on this tournament. It was a blast and a crazy experience. Diving while it is snowing on us was a first for me and probably a last. It was FREEZING! Air temp was 34-39 and water surface temp was 52-54 degrees. Freakin cold. But after shooting some of those huge "Splakinaw's" it was worth it. Whats wrong with my wet suit combo? Does it confuse you? Thanks Jordan for that great deal on that Riffe! __________________ Team Mako www.makospearguns.com Dive Akamai http://www.savestodysbrain.com/

10-07-2008, 10:07 AM	#13
Ron S Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Truckee, CA Posts: 3,121	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Those trout are huge!!! I've been bugging the wife about a vacation out that way, and keep talking about that lake, but she's never paid much attention, until she saw those photos! One of these days I gotta get out there. Awsome guys! Ron.

10-07-2008, 10:22 AM	#14
sticknrelease Inflatable Floats Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: fort collins, CO Posts: 552	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success Ron, that lake has Lake Trout, Splake, Rainbow Trout, Brooke Trout, Suckers, Carp, and probably some other species hanging out in the depths. As far as freshwater shooting goes, it is pretty incredible. It is at 9300 feet above sea level, so don't expect long breath holds. Mike and James did a great job of picking a time when the big trout would be up shallow, Hook and Line pressure would be light, and we would still be able to feel our fingers (barely). Good Luck __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, He wouldn't have made them out of meat! Questions about the Fox Float? Send them to Foxfloats@gmail.com www.foxfloats.com

10-07-2008, 01:45 PM	#15
kingfisherflesh Happy Huntin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Wisconsin/Fort Myers Posts: 259	Re: Fish Lake Tournament Was a Huge Success No, not confused. Just wondering, lol which half do you like better. I loved that beuchat when I had it. I eventually sold it so I could try an omer in a long size, but I would like to go back to the beuchat. __________________ Dude, put the controllers down and go dive!!!----David Deman WISCONSIN SPEARGUN HUNTERS

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