Info on Next years Derby.

[LoveDaSmellofFish]

Any and all advice would be great. Ive been reading all the old topics and I am pumped to do my 1st derby in 2010. I'm going to try to get my buddy to join with me, he has a lil fishing boat.

I'm from Ceres/Modesto and never fished Clear lake. I'm just wondering how the entire weekend goes from Th-Sun. Do people hang out  bb que/ have a few sodas, etc night before?
 Does everyone usually fish non-stop? Take breaks? All day/night? LOL, I think I would be fishing non stop.
 I have access to a camping trailer and if my buddy goes he has a boat. Would it be best to get a camping site somewhere? Hotel? other?
If my buddy doesn't join, is there a legit chance to get nice fish of the shore on this weekend with out being " dead $$$$" lol?
If I where to catch a 18 lb or bigger fish, should you quit fishing an go weigh in right away if their open to make sure they dont die?

So many question I have, lol. I am real excited about this Derby after reading all your posts and seeing the pics of the great fish.
Thank you in advance if any on has weekend tips/info.

Thx Russ

[snagger]

You should make it happen.If you love fishin,you will love this derby.I have done it about 10 years now and money fish or not I have a good time.I would say a boat is important if possible.Bank access kindof  sucks around clearlake,and I like to move around and look for fish.

[LoveDaSmellofFish]

I talked to 2 of my buddies and were going to do it for sure.  I guess the first year we enter will be a good learning lesson and then well be set for the future. Very excited about this.