COUNTDOWN- 10 Days Left

[StubsIslandKING]

This is one of the most exciting times of the year for my girlfriend and myself as we look forward to the Catfish Derby each year.  I am new to the forums here and want to say hello to everyone.  Let me first introduce myself.  My name is Maceo and I have been coming to M&M Campground in Clear Lake Oaks since I was about 6 years old.  I am now 46.  My mom and dad used to take me and my sister to M&M and I have been coming back yearly ever since.  I have known all the campground managers they have had since Opal used to manage in the 70's.  For those of you who are familiar with this campground, you will be able to relate.

I have fished all over the lake from Shagrock Island to Red Bud Park, to Rattlesnake Island, Kono Tae, you name it!!  I miss the 70's when the Crappie used to hit the red and white mini jigs just about anywhere in the lake.  We would literally catch 100 of these babies in a day.  Im talkin 1.5 to 2 lb slabs.  Those were the days...

In any event, I will be at my signature spot Derby weekend.  M&M has an automatic lifetime booking for me at space 8 on the campground each year for the derby and for the 4th of july.  Space 8 is the space I have been staing for over 25 years.  Thats why im called StubsislandKing. 

Fishing is my life and Clearlake (M&M campground is my home).  Come visit me if you happen to be in the area on Catfish derby weekend.  Maybe we can have a beer, chat and get to know eacj=h other.  My girlfriend and I will be there.  I have a 18 foot MerCruiser 175.  I bring it out most of the time with me.  This year I will bank fish.  I do pretty good on the slough side of the island in mid May when the water warms up.  The channels come in shallow at night..  Glow tips work well for sight.

Its good to be part of a family here on the forums and I wish you all GREAT FISHING!!!

Maceo

[Lepomis]

What a great first post and welcome to the forums!  Good luck in derby. 

[kraz88]

Good luck in the derby man! It should be a nice one. Weather is looking to be just about perfect. 

Let us all know how you do on the bank. That seems like a great way to relax and compete at the same time. If you can bang 'em from the shore who needs a boat. 

Look forward to your future posts and welcome to the board. 

[snagger]

I could be wrong but I think a few years back the grand prize fish,27lb I think? came from M&M shore.At least I was told it came from M&M.Anyhow we caught alot of nice fish out of the keys over the years starting in may.
Most derbys I  spend my nights on the huge flat between M&M and the island and I know others who do the same.
Alot of fish and a few money fish come out of the area each year.My point is that im sure many of those fish creep up into the keys at night off that flat, half of them going right by M&Ms shoreline.

[bankrebel]

Here Kitty Kitty Kitty
Hope to see this hog again during the derby. Caught on the banks of lucerne and returned
to be caught again. GOOD LUCK TO YOU GUYS.

[kraz88]

That's a nice fish there.  Thanks for sharing.

[iditarodgrizzly]

Dropped by the Korean Market yesterday. THey have fresh mackarel. Said he should have fresh sardines by next weekend. Can't wait.

[snagger]

Right on,Nothing beats fresh bait when your after the hawg.Those big cats love it fresh.

[iditarodgrizzly]

Talked to the gentleman at M&M campground. He said I could launch my boat from there if I rented a tent camping spot. Would I need to unload all my equipment if I went in and took a nap during the day time? Would boat be safe there at his launch or do they have a dock.

[StubsIslandKING]

B0at would be safe.  Actually your boat would stay in the water right next to your camp spot.  Well actually it all depends on what space you have.  I will be in space #8.  I grab this spot each year because I usually have my boat with me.  The boat sits about 25 feet away from my tent.  You can see it right from your tent. I just keep all my gear in the boat, hop in and take off.  Since I wont be needing the dock, you can use it if youd like.

Maceo