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    Happy Hookers 5th Annual Braidwood Open


    We're Back at it and ready for 2018 boys! Our 5th annual Braidwood Big Bass Bonanza is now open and taking registrations. Our event has grown every year and last year we hit 60 entries! Come out and enjoy some fun.
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    The Hookers are in the house!

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    Gentlemen - don't forget to get your entry in ASAP as this is our only tournament of the year that take off order is based on your paid entry. As of January 31st we have 12 teams entered! We expect the field to beat last year where we had nearly 60 entries! You can email your check to the address on the entry form or you can enter at the Tinley Park Show (2/10-11), or at the Bedford Sales Show (2/17-18).
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    The Braidwood Open is just 3 weeks away. We already have 26 paid entries so if you want a good take off spot get your entry in ASAP! Last year we had almost 60 teams and from the looks of it, we might hit 70 this year!
    Michael J. Koenig

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    Mailed our entry in on Tuesday for Braidwood. We are looking forward to it. Always a great tournament and we came soooo close to winning it last year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1994RANGER482 View Post
    Mailed our entry in on Tuesday for Braidwood. We are looking forward to it. Always a great tournament and we came soooo close to winning it last year.
    Thanks - Appreciate the kind words! See you in a few weeks.
    Michael J. Koenig

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    28 paid entries guys! Gonna be a great turn out. mailed entries will be accepted until Monday April 2nd. Paid entries determine take off position. We will be at the south ramp NLT 5am on April 8th to check in boats. We will accept entries in the morning as well. Please have the entry filled out before you arrive to save time.

    See you on April 8th!
    Michael J. Koenig

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    34 PAID entries and growing! We will be at the ramp by 5am taking same day registrations. Weather forecast has definite improved from earlier in the week. We are still expecting to hit 60 entries.
    See you Sunday!
    Michael J. Koenig

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    Despite the 20 degree takeoff temp and fighting ice on the guides,winning the first Tx of the year is always nice.Thanks HappyHookers for a well organized event.

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    20 degree takeoff temp. That is ice fishing in my book. Hope you all enjoyed.


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    A couple of quick stats for everyone. 118 total fish were caught with a total weight of 304.07lbs.36 of 50 teams weighed in a 3 fish limit. The average bag was 6.14lbs.And 2 nice smallmouth were weighed in! And best of all no dead fish! Thanks to everyone for coming out. The weather wasn't the best but I think everyone had a great time.
    Michael J. Koenig

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    A well run event. Cold for sure but very little wind helped. Thanks for hosting the event.


    Hope to be at the next one too. Thanks again
    Last edited by mjk1210; 04-16-2018 at 12:20 PM.