“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Registration:
First registered, first reserved! People who have attended the event before are STRONGLY encouraged to bring a guest who has never attended a Blast & Cast event.
Purpose:
To build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to, or back to, Jesus Christ.
Keynote speaker:
TBD
Dates:
Primary check-in will begin on Friday, April 25th from 1 pm until 2 pm at the lodge. If you will not be able to check in by 2pm on Friday, please let us know ahead of time. You can check in Friday evening after dark if necessary. However, all volunteer boat owners must check in by 1 pm.
The event will officially end at noon on Sunday, April 27th. Everyone must check out by noon on Sunday.
Liability/Minors:
Open to ages 7 years old and up. All participants are required to sign a liability waiver at sign-in.
Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian present at the event.
Lodging:
We will stay at the Proctor Lake Lodge (www.ProctorLakeLodge.com), which is located at:
124 Arrowhead (Proctor Lake)
Comanche TX 76442
Directions:
Please see https://goo.gl/maps/AY281xyojfv124Arrowhead,comanche,TX76442
Cost:
Fishermen 12 and up – $150 / Youth under 12 – $75 / Volunteer boat owners – $100 / Volunteer – $150
Fishing:
Check-in for the event will be on Friday shortly after lunch. Once everyone is checked in, briefings will begin, you will meet your boat captain, and then depart for afternoon fishing. Friday evening consists of dinner followed by our first devotional. Saturday morning begins with breakfast, a short devotion, and then we depart for fishing. Lunchtime is at the discretion of each group and usually depends on how the fishing is going. Afternoon fishing is also at the discretion of each group… either way, you will be able to fish as much as you want. Saturday evening will be filled with hanging out under the lodge pavilion, corn hole, washers, etc. After dinner, we will close with a devotion and door prizes. Sunday morning will include a grab-and-go breakfast, fishing until around lunchtime, and then depart for home.
We will have volunteers present along with their boats. Our volunteer boat owners are paying their way and are not professionals – nor are they licensed guides. No tips are allowed, but gas in the tank and your share of other expenses is expected. Please bring cash to assist with boat gas, ice, and bait. Each volunteer boat owner will be assigned a fishing party each day. While we keep fathers and sons together, usually you will be fishing with people you don’t know. This is done purposefully so please don’t be surprised. Additionally, we will try to pair volunteer boat owners with parties suitable to their preferred method of fishing, but please remember to be flexible as this won’t always be possible.
Volunteer boat owners will be introduced to their parties in our meetings. Please see your volunteer boat owner for assistance and/or special needs regarding fishing.
Meals:
Dinner will be provided for both Friday and Saturday night meals. Breakfast will be served on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Drinks and snacks will be available in limited amounts but plan to bring your favorite soft drinks. Leftovers will be available for lunches but most parties will eat out based on their fishing location and schedule.
Freebies/Door prizes:
As usual, everyone present at the event will receive an event t-shirt and an entry for the door prize drawing that will be held on Saturday night. If you’d like to be our t-shirt or door prize sponsor, please contact Greg Young at the number provided below.
Additional prizes will be awarded for the biggest catfish, largemouth bass, hybrid striper, and crappie… just for the fun of it!
Rules:
- Perfect people are not allowed. Come as you are, no pretending.
- No drunkenness. Alcohol in moderation is allowed, but not on the boats, please.
- No profanity. We want to keep the environment kid-friendly.
- Have a good time.
What to bring:
- Fathers must bring a life vest for their child under 16.
- Valid Texas freshwater fishing license.
- Everyone should bring their own fishing gear and tackle as it is not expected of volunteer boat owners to lend out their gear or tackle. If they choose to do so, please replace it.
- Cash for boat gas, ice, or any live bait you would like to use.
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
- Filet knife and Ziploc bags – plan to clean your own fish, please.
- Cooler to bring fish home.
- A willing attitude that’s eager to help make it work and have a good time – remember, everyone there is a volunteer, so set your expectations as though you are going on a weekend trip with friends.
Suggested tackle:
Plan to fish for crappie, white bass, hybrid stripers, and largemouth bass. Some boats, particularly those with kids, may pursue catfish. Each fisherman should bring their own rod. It’s recommended to put fresh lines on reels if you haven’t done so in the last few months.
The best artificial lures for hybrids and white bass are jigging spoons and swim jigs. The best artificial lures for largemouth bass are spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and soft plastics. For catfish, cut bait, shrimp, and stink baits can be used but will require terminal tackle such as barrel weights, swivels, and circle hooks. There are only a couple of choices for bait and tackle around the lake, please shop in advance as much as possible.
There are few choices for bait and tackle around the lake, please shop in advance as much as possible.
Contact info:
The Event Chairman is Greg Young. If you need information before the event please contact Greg at [email protected] or by phone at 817-691-0803. If you need assistance on the road or during the event, please contact Greg via phone.
Schedule of Events
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