August - Metro-West Steelheaders

CONGRATULATIONS
Hunter Ringer caught BIG FISH in two
back to back tournaments.
July 14; Big Fish was 9.75
July 16; Big Fish was 12.1
With his father, Ted Ringer, Captain of
Fish Eye.
August 2011
CONTENTS
The Vices Corner, 2
Calendar, 3
Big Fish, 4
Upcoming Events, 4 - 6
Fishing Reports, 7 - 11
Membership, 12
Classi'ied, 13
Pays To Belong 13- 14
MWS Sponsors, 14 - 19
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METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
The Vice’s Corner
UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS
TUESDAY AUGUST 2, 2011; LANCE HINATSU
SpeakerLanceHinatsu,isamanufacturer’srepresentativeandconsultantforfactoryautomation,hydroforming,toolingand
dies.LanceisalongtimesteelheadandsalmonishermanandMetro Westmember,TwotimeInternationalGameFishing
Association (IGFA) and Fishing Hall of Fame World Record Holder for Chinook Salmon for i6 kilo, 12 pound line class. 50
poundand64poundChinooksalmonontheKenaiRiverinAlaska.Lanceistheholderof4Worldrecords.HeIntroduced
theHotShottingforsteelheadwiththeirstdriftboateastoftheMississippiin1978.ProstaffforLuhrJensen,Lamiglas,Rapala,AndeMonoilamentRossReels,andPatagonia.Lancewillspeakon thetechniquesandgearusedforriversteelhead
ishingforthenovicetoadvancedbacktrollingcombatplugishermen.
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2011; ERIN MCDONOUGH
ErinMcDonoughiscurrentlyExecutiveDirectorof the Michigan United Conservation Clubs,serving in that capacity since 2009. From 2005-2009 she worked as MUCC’s Conservation Education
DirectorandasamemberofitsResourcePolicyTeam.Priortoworkingat
MUCC she was a coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation, working
withsportsmen’sorganizationsaroundtheGreatLakesBasinontheorganization’sGreatLakes restorationandprotectionprogram. Sheisa member
of the Michigan Oil and Gas Advisory Council, Michigan Wetlands Advisory
Council,MichiganSnowmobileandTrailsAdvisoryCouncil,andisaTrustee
oftheGreatLakesFisheryTrust.
McDonoughhasherMSinResource,PolicyandBehaviorfromtheUniversity of Michigan and a BS in Hydrogeology from Central Michigan University.SheisalsoagraduateofMSU’sNaturalResourceLeadershipAcademyandiscurrentlyaparticipantinthelagshipyearofMSU’sNaturalResourceandEnvironmentGovernanceFellowship.
Jim Robertson,VicePresident
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Conservation Pledge
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to save and faithfully to defend from waste
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its air, soil, and minerals;
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METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
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Upcoming Events and Tournaments
AUGUST
13
20
27
SEPTEMBER
10
Last
Caldwell
Douglas
Hartrick
Hesch
Hesch
Nabors
Ruggles
2
GeneralMembershipMeeting
SalmonTournament-Manistee SalmonTournament-Frankfort
SalmonTournament-GrandHaven
Chair:GregRuggles
Chair:Tom&JerryHesch/HenryNabors
Chair:JerryDouglas/JimCaldwell/HN
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GeneralMembershipMeeting
SalmonTournament-Charlevoix
Chair:MikeHartrick
First
Jim
Jerry
Mike
Jerry
Tom
Henry
Greg
Phone
248 642 3717
586 201 3513
248 852 6977
810 231 9086
734 765 5444
248 258 5502
248 303 6718
Cell Ph
248 835 6685
586 201 3513
248 225 5853
734 765 5444
248 225 4964
E mail
jcaldwell4@gmail.com
jerry.douglas625@gmail.com
MDHartri@yahoo.com
JerryHesch@hotmail.com
THesch26@hotmail.com
HHNabors@ameritech.net
Chargert70@wowway.com
ContacttheappropriateChairperson/PortCaptainandletthemknowyouareinterestedinparticipatinginthe
tournamentorouting.Ifyouarenewtotheseevents,callandtalktotheChairperson.Ifyouhaveparticipatedin
thepastandknowtheprocess,sendanemailwithyourinformation.
Captains–ifyouneedcrew,letthePortCaptainorHenryNaborsknowwhicheventsandhowmany.Ifyouhave
neverparticipatedinaMWStournament,thisisthetimetodoit.Wecanhelpyougetacrewandwewillhelp
youwhileatthetournament;themostyouhavetoLOOOOOOOSEis$21foracrewoffour–therestofthemoney
isforfood.Tournamentsare$10perpersonand$5forbigishfortheboat.Thisisaveryreasonablepriceto
learnhowtoishontheGreatLakes!!
Crew–ifyouWANTtoCREWforoneoftheseevents,sendthePortCaptainandHenryNaborsanemailtelling
themwhicheventyouwouldliketojoinANDcalltheportcaptainandlethimknowyouarelookingforaride!!!!
Youneedtodobothifyoureallywanttobeacrewmember.HenryNaborsdoesnotknowalltheinfoforthe
tournaments and the port captain does not ALWAYS know who needscrew. If you respond and want to crew,
makesureyouknowyoucangotothatevent.
Subject: Fishing in Canadian waters of the Detroit River/Western Basin Lake Erie
From: Paul.Susko@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 9:38 AM
Mike,
Our practices have not changed. If you don't drop anchor or touch land then there is no expectation to call in.
We still believe that is the most reasonable approach.
If for some reason you intend to fish on a Canadian inward leading waterway we would expect you to call in and in most circumstances there is a designated marina at the mouths of those waterways.
Let me know if you need anything further.
Paul Susko, Chief of Operations (Windsor Tunnel Operations)
From: Mike [mailto:mbarkley@wowway.com]
Sent: June 28, 2011 06:21 PM
Hi Mr. Susko,
I'm hoping that you can shed some light on all of the "information" flooding the media since that kid got fined in New York for
fishing without checking in with Customs. I'm hoping that it was an over zealous officer or the actions of the offender and not
new policy interpretation. I know that that has never been enforced in the past unless you dropped anchor, landed or had
contact with another boat.
The uncertainty of the current situation has many afraid to enter Canadian water which is where much of their fishing takes
place.
I have been unable to get any official (or even unofficial) confirmation of current policy. I hope that you can shed some light
or possibly direct me to someone that can.
Sincerely, Mike Barkley
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METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
Manistee Salmon Tournament Aug. 13th
SaturdayAugust13,6am—3pm
The Manistee tournament scheduled for August 13th. Call at (248) 303-6718 or
emailmeatChargert70@wowway.com soIcangetaheadcount.Theweighin
willbeheldattheLionsClubPavilionlocatedattheCityLaunchattheendof1st
Street(seeredstar).
Greg Ruggles, Tournament Chairman
NormalMWSrulesapply,setlinesonehourbeforesunrise,ishcallat9:00am,9
rodsmaxperboat,pulllinesat1:00andbeinlineby2:00fortheweighin.
Seng’s Marina. Phone: (231) 7239444 Boatslipsare$30pernightfora
loating dock for boats up to 30’and $25
per night for boats 25’ or less on a stationarydockwithladdersaskforSusan.
Solbergs Marina. Phone (231) 7232611.Anysizeboat$25pernightaskfor
Marianne. Camping is available for tow
behindtrailersifneeded.
Local Motels
LittleRiversideMotel(231)398-3420
LakeshoreMotel(231)723-2667
DaysInn(231)723-8385
Big Fish:
Karen Westphal
Notmuchhappeningsofar
inthebigishcontest,with
only3entries:
Phil Bustosenteredhis
Browntroutweighing1.80
lbs.(Riverentry).
Dave Skrobotcaughta7
lb.10oz.WalleyeonLake.
Erie.
Phil Drumenteredhis7lb.
Walleyealsocaughton
Lake.Erie.
LookslikeDaveSkrobot
beatPhilDrumby10oz's.
Keepthoseentriescoming
in!Letsmakethiscontest
interesting.
Tightlinestoall,andgood
luck!
METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
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Frankfort,MISalmonTournament
August20,2011
PortChairmen:
Henry Nabors 248-225-4964:
Tom Hesch 734-765-5444:MateonHook’dUp,Handle–BudMan
Jerry Hesch 734-223-0542:Captain-Boatname-Hook’dUp
MetroWesttournamentrulesapply,pleasereviewthewebsitehttp://www.metroweststeelheaders.org/
ppt/2010_Rules.pdf
Channel68istheclub’schannelforFrankfort
StartTime–6:00AM
Endtime–Youmustpulllinesby1:00pm
Weighinisat2:00pmattheElbertaparkonthewestsideofBetsieLake.Ifyouhaveafoldingchair,pleasepackjustincase
wedonotgetthePavilion.Ifsomeonenotishingcangototheparkearlyandholdasmallarea(50people)letusknow.
Googlemaps–ElbertaPark,MI
Weighyour5biggestish.Lunchisprovided.
Somekeyphone#s/linksforthearea
FrankfortCoastGuard#231-352-4242,
FrankfortMunicipalBoatRamp#231-352-4722
FrankfortMunicipalMarina#231-352-9051http://www.frankfortmich.com/marina.html
Frankfort/Elbertaarealodginghttp://www.frankfort-elberta.com/lodging.html
FrankfortTackle#231-352-7673http://www.frankforttacklebox.com
Michigan-SportsmancurrentthreadforFrankfortwithaccurateinformation.
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=340658,gotolastpageformostcurrentinfo.
Rememberweareheretoshareinformationandhaveasafe,funtournament.Pleasehelpfellowmembershaveafun,successfultripandilltheircoolers.
Grand Haven Salmon Tournament
August 27, 2011
Jim Caldwell, Port Captain
Jerry Douglas, Port Captain
Ph:2488356685
5862013513
Email:jcaldwell4@gmail.comjerry.douglas625@gmail.com
Tournament Location: Grand Haven Municipal Marina - theyhave25slipsthatwill
accommodateourboats.Therearetwolargeandfoursmallpicnictablesand3or4charcoalgrillsanditisnearthecleaning
station.Thewebsiteisgrandhaven.org/recreation/municipal-marina-and-boat-launch;thephonenumberis616-847-2757.
TheslipscanbereservedthroughtheMichiganDNR.Slipsare$28pernightfora25footer.www.midnrreservations.com/
SearchHarborPark.aspx.AoverheadphotooftheportshouldbeontheDNRsite;youcanalsogotoGooglemapandtakea
look.
TheGrandHavenYachtClubmembersownalltheslipsaroundWharfMarinanexttotheMunicipalMarina.Theyhaveslips
available when their members are away. They have a club house, bathroom facilities and power. 616-846-6679 http://
www.grandhavenyachtclub.com/Site/Home.html
Accommodations:
The Chamber web site for hotels is www.grandhavenchamber.org/index.php?
option=com_sobi2&catid=8&Itemid=107.ThereareafewniceB&B'sintown;theHarborHouseandtheKardomahLodge
arewithinashortdistance.Theirstyoucanwalkto.TherearenowalkablehotelsbuttheHolidayInnandtheDaysInnare
closeasistheBeaconBestWestern..TheBlue-waterInnisdifferentbutcloseaswell-theyhaveixeditupquiteabit.
Grand Haven Steelheaders:VisittheGrandHavenSteelheaderswebsitetolearnmoreabouttheport,getishingreports
andweatherinformation.JimhadanicechatwithRogerBelter,Pres.oftheGrandHavenSteelheaders.Rogersaidtheyare
"happytoseeuscome";Rogersaidtheywouldbehappytohelpwithanyquestionswemighthave.
GiveJimorJerryacalltosignupforthetournament.Therearefourboatsalreadyonthelist.TalktoJimif
IfyouhaveanyinformationoradviceonishingGrandHaven,sendanoteorcalltheportcaptains.
SubmittedbyHenryNabors(PortCaptainMentor)
METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
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Calling All Captains – Final 2011 MWS Salmon Tournament
Charlevoix, MI
September 10, 2011
Our final salmon tournament for the 2011 season will be held out of the beautiful port of Charlevoix,
MI. Charlevoix is located between Grand and Little Traverse Bays in northwest Michigan. The port
sits at the outlet of Michigan’s third largest inland lake, Lake Charlevoix. Salmon in the area are drawn
to the local plant/imprint site (Medusa Creek), and the Boyne and Jordan Rivers, which flow to Lake
Michigan through Lake Charlevoix.
This is a tournament that both small and large boat anglers can feel comfortable in. Runs to fishable
waters are generally less than five minutes from the shelter of the pier heads and frequently sheltered
from the wind. Charlevoix features a series of steep underwater cliffs and flats which provide both shallow and deep
water fishing opportunities close to port. Lake Charlevoix and its connecting waters are also fishable for early migrating
fish if adverse weather sets in.
Other attractions in the area are several state parks,
trout fishing and canoeing on the Jordan and Boyne
Rivers, and the destination cities of Charlevoix and
Petoskey. Anglers may also enjoy watching the
Sunday weigh-in for the Bay Harbor Salmon Tournament. Bay Harbor, located 14 miles from Charlevoix, is the final leg of the Lake Michigan Tournament Trail, potentially determining the overall winner of the entire series.
CHARLEVOIX MAP
Contact Mike Hartrick (248-852-6977 / mdhartri@yahoo.com) to sign-up. I’ll have more information available at the August and September
meetings.
METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
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Erieau Midweek Steelhead Tournament Results - July 14, 2011
Port Captain: Jim Robertson
TournamentRanuntil3PMwithweigh-inat4PM.
TheErieau Midweek Tournament,asinthepast,wasfullofsurprises.Boatproblemsforsome,surpriseendingsforanddisappointmentforothers.
AsmanytournamentparticipantsdecidedtostayoverfortheSaturday,July16tournamentwe
changedfromClubtraditionandpulledlinesat3:00pm,anextratwohoursofishing.Wethenmovedtheweigh
-inanddinnerto4:00pm.
Atthe9:00amishcallmostboatshadishintheboxbutitdidn’tseemthatwewouldhaveanylargenumbersof
SteelheadorWalleye.Theboatsseemedtobespreadoutonthelake.JimatBarneysMarinawastellingishermentosteer210degreesoutoftheharborandsomeofusdidthat.Othersincludingthetournamentwinnerran
aroundthepointtotheyellowbuoys.AshasbeenourpracticeinErieau,wecollectedtheusual$5.00bigish
moneyforbothbigSteelheadandbigWalleye.Seebelowforwinners.
The“PictureThis”crewpulledlinesat2:30andheadedforshoretopreparelunch.Wehadanappetizerofchips
andsalsaandChefCarmenZirlesgrilledchickenbreastforsandwicheswithpotatosaladandcolddrinks.Someoneforgotdissert.TomTaylorconductedtheweighinandMarkDaviscollectedthemoney.
<Hunter Ringer w Big Bow
9.75lbs
Phil Bustos w Big Perch >
1.05lbs
Marty Drum -Big Walleye 7.05lbs(aboveright)
Big Big
Last
Christoph
Robertson
Nabors
Drum
Makowski
Ringer
Bustos
Skrobot
Schoen
Zawacki
Leciejewski
11 Boats
First
Chris
Jim
Henry
Marty
Scott
Ted
Phil
Dave
Clyde
Dave
Larry
Boat
Place Total
Real Affair
1
6
Picture This
2
5
The Alternative
3
7
Drum Beat
4
4
Copy Cat
5
4
Fish Eye
6
3
Web Burrito
7
3
Toucan
8
2
Fishin' Machine
9
1
Salty Dog
10
1
Net Minder
11
0
Total
36
C of Y pts
Weighed
Lbs
P’ts
Total W'eye Steel Place
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
0
36.4
28.9
27.6
21.6
21.1
19.5
16.9
10.3
6.0
4.6
0.0
25
25
25
20
20
15
15
10
5
5
0
61.4
53.9
52.6
41.6
41.1
34.5
31.9
20.3
11.0
9.6
0.0
33
193
6.95
8.9
8.3
7.2
7.0
7.8
9.8
7.9
5.5
6.0
4.6
31
73
7.00
7.05
4.2
5.60
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
3
3
3
2
BF Tot
2 16
1 13
10
8
6
3
7
3
3
3
3
2
Tot
W'eye
5
1
1
1
6
14
Caught
Crew Big Fish
3
4
4
4
5
2
3
4
4
2
2
37
Eric
Mark
Henry
Mark
Tyler
Hunter
Karen
Ron
Darryl
Mike
METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
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Erieau Mid-week Steelhead Tournament Results - July 16, 2011
Port Captains: Greg Ruggles & Clyde Schoen
Tournamentranuntil1PMwithweigh-inat2PM.
Big Big
Last
Ringer
Christoph
Zawacki
Schoen
Drum
Skrobot
Nabors
Zantop
Roman
9 Boats
First
Ted
Chris
Dave
Clyde
Marty
Dave
Henry
Duane
Dave
Boat
Place Total
Fish Eye
1
5
Real Affair
2
7
Salty Dog
3
10
Fishin' Machine 4
8
Drum Beat
5
4
Toucan
6
3
The Alternative
7
1
Sea Tiger
8
1
Sea Hawk
9
1
Total
40
Weighed
Lbs
5
5
5
5
4
3
1
1
1
41.7
36.8
33.6
32.4
22.5
16.6
9.4
6.5
4.7
25
25
25
25
20
15
5
5
5
30
204
150
C of Y pts
Points Total W'eye Steel Place
66.7
61.8
58.6
57.4
42.5
31.6
14.4
11.5
9.7
5.9 12.1
8.7
8.0
6.5 9.5
7.3 6.1
8.0
6.1 9.4
5.4 6.5
8.7 4.7
73
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
3
3
63
BF Tot
3 17
12
10
2 10
6
4
1
4
3
3
Tot
Caught
W'eye
Crew
Big Fish
1
0
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
Hunter
Ty
Mike
Greg
Marty
Dave
Henry
Lincoln
Dave
16
29
4
5
2
3
The MetroMetro-West Steelheaders meet the first Tuesday of every month at the Livonia Senior Center.
Open to the public.
Location:
Southeast corner of Farmington & Five
Mile Roads.
Date:
1st Tuesday of each month.
Meetings begin at 7:00 pm
MWS WEB Site: www.metroweststeelheaders.org
Or State MSSFA WEB site:
www.michigansteelheaders.org
Go to Chapter Websites, then Metro West Home
Page.
If you have questions, contact Henry Nabors - HHNabors@Ameritech.net or call (248) 258 5502
METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
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The Alternative View of Steelhead fishing in Erieau, Canada – 2011
Nancy and I scheduled our nine day visit to Erieau, Canada this year to cover the two Metro
West Steelhead Tournaments. We arrived Sat. afternoon July 9th and returned home on Sunday
July 17th. We had a wonderful week on the water and had fun with friends all week.
Summary:
. Nine Days at Erieau; fished an average of five hours per day and traveled 350 miles on the water.
. Crew: Nancy and I for four days and 2 additional crew for five days – Roger and Judy Edgington (W,Th); Gary Towns and Dan Keifer (Fri, Sat, Sun).
. Caught 23 steelhead trout (lost 10) for 156 pounds and 20 walleye (lost 1 @ net) for 100
pounds. Avg. weight – SH, 6.8; WE, 5.0. Largest – SH, 10.4 & 31”; WE 7.2.
. Rod Action: Copper 38%, Downrigger 34% and Wire line Dipsy 28%.
. Lure Action: Christmas 40%; mixed vegetables 16%; Green Dolphin 7%; Naked Jeremy 7%;
Green Back w Silver and black dot 9%; and all other 18%.
. Two trips to Birmingham to process fish at home, water the garden and get ice. Only one day’s
limit can be possessed in Canada (5 SH/6 WE per person).
. Erieau Marina Staff did an outstanding job of making our stay a pleasure! This is a wonderful
port to spend summer vacation time.
Submitted by
Captain Henry Nabors, “The Alternative”
July 23/24 Wheatley Fishing Report
IishedtheweekendbutoutofWheatley(BigBoyzTourney.)Exclusivelyran
aspoonprogramonRiggersandDipseys.
Saturday3ofusished6hrsin3footer’sandcaught6Steeland8eye’s,then
quitat1:00PM….beforethingscalmeddown.Yesterdaytherewere4onmy
boat and the seas were perfect! Catch totals: 19 Steel & 6 eye’s in 5
hours!BiggestSteelwas10.5lbs.with10othersthatwereover8lbs.Biggest
eyewas6.5lbs.SetupSEfromharborin52ftandworkedoutto60ft.Most
productive sets were, 30-35 down on Riggers, #3 Dipseys set on 3 100-110
back.Norealcolorstopointtoasallcaughtish,(Confusion,JerryLee,Erie
Watermelon,Shrimp,Boy/Girl,MixedVeggies,Kevorkiantomentionafew.)
Twodaytotal:25Steel,14Walleye.
Fish!Fish!Fish!
LarryTabaka
From: Duane Zantop [mailto:ZANFLY@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 10:43 PM
I was talking to the guys at Tim Horton's this morning and word has it that Brad (Charter) hooked 35 steelhead Tuesday.
I know for sure he got 15 or more on Monday because I saw them. Brad has been using body baits. I talked to another
guy who caught 10 in the last few days they all came on a body baits called an EMO with red eyes. He bought it at the
Erieau Marina. I hope to talk to Brad in person to find out exactly what he is doing.
I have never heard of anyone using body baits at Erieau.
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METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
Lake Erie, Erieau, Ontario, Canada - Trip Report
July13throughJuly16
Boat:RealAffair
Captain:Herman“Chris”Christoff
Crew:TyVoigt,EricBraden
Submittedby:EricBraden
Pre Fish. Wednesday:7/13/11,3-6PM
Weather:Partlycloudy,Wind:NNE15-20,Waves:2ft
Weishedtheeastsideofthepointin54FOWandlocatedpockets
of water with surface temperatures in the low 60’s (while most of
theareasurfacetempsweremid70’s).Thenwemarkedbaitishuphigh,sowesetupaboveandbelowthem.
WelandedtwoskyrocketingSteelies(6&8pounds)ontheoutsideboardwithwhiteHot-n-Tot/redhooks,back
75Ft.Thenettedoneadditional8poundSteelieoffdownriggerfreeslider
(about22ft.)copperspoon/rednose.
Mid Week Tournament. Thursday:7/14/11
Weather:Partlycloudyincreasingtofullsun.Lightwinds,waves1-2ft.
Againweishedontheeastsideofpointin45FOWandtargetedthecooler
surfacewatersameaspreviousday.Thewindshiftedovernightandthemajor temperature differential was not present ( 3 degrees vs. 10). Took two
moreSteeliesearlyonthedownriggerslidercombofromWednesday.MidmorningwestartedrunningablueandwhiteSnow-Conespoonandtookone
onaDipsysback113ft.Ascumlineabout50yardswideandamilelongdevelopedaroundNoon,Therewasatempdifferenceofabout3DegreeFcooleronthenorthside,withgrassmatswithintheslick.Wetrolledinandout
andtookthreemoreSteeliesonthedownriggersliderwithablueandsilver
spoon.
Maintenance Day Friday:7/15/11
Weather:Nowthewindshiftedtotheeastovernightandwasbuildingasthesuncameup.
Wemadeitouttothepointabout8:30AMandcameontosome4-5ft.rollers.Theadjustableroofrodrackdisengagedtiltingtherodsoutthestern.IheldtherackverticalwhileTyclearedalltherodswithoutgoingoverboard
(Toomuchfun...Not!).Wedecidedtoworkonrepairsvs.ightingthewaves.
Week End Tournament. Saturday7/16/11
Weather:Windletupabit,butstilloutoftheEastat10mph+.Waves2-3ft.
We headed east again,“If it ain’t broke, don’t ix it!”. We set up over thecooler temp marks from the previous
days.TookoneSteelieontheblueSnow-Coneona3colorleadcoreandtwomoreonthesamedownriggerslider
CooperSpoonsetup.Midmorningtheactionhadbeenslowforalongtime.IhailedtheSaltyDogonCh68forthe
latesthotsetup.CaptainDaveZawackirecommendedanyGreen,SilverandOrangespoon.Weresetseveralof
ourlineswiththenewcolorschemeandseveralminuteslateraishleapedstraightdownthechute,back41Fton
asilversize30Jet.ThreemoreishcameonthesameGreen,Silver,OrangespoonsetupontheDownRiggerSliderrig.Thanks Captain Dave!!!!!!
SubmittedbyEricBraden
METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
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Captain and Crewperson of the Year Status - July 16, 2011
The results below reflect the results through the two Erieau Steelhead tournaments. The top 15
contenders are shown below. Congratulations to ALL!
Captain of the Year Status:
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
14
Captain
Schoen
Robertson
Skrobot
Christoph
Nabors
Drum
Kelley
Platt
Ringer
Kruszewski
Bustos
Tabaka
Shepard
Hartrick
Zawacki
Clyde
Jim
David
Chris
Henry
Marty
Dennis
Mark
Ted
Jeff
Phil
Larry
Bob
Mike
Dave
Boat
Fishin' Machine
Picture This
Toucan
Reel Affair
The Alternative
Drum Beat
The Menance
Willie Joe
Fisheye
Fishin Pol
Wet Burrito
Fish-Fish-Fish
Hey Jude!
Finfull Addiction
Salty Dog
Total
50
46
43
40
34
27
26
26
26
22
21
17
15
14
14
Clyde
Jim
Dave
Chris
Crewperson of the Year Status:
Crewperson of Year
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
8
8
10
10
10
13
14
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Fishing with:
First
Fishing With
Total
Lewallen
Mark
Bustos
Voigt
Post
Taylor
Ruggles
Stawiarski
Drum
King
Nabors
Ringer
Towns
Keifer
Hesch
Olari
Jeff
Ty
Michelle
Tom
Greg
Karl
Phil
Bill
Nancy
Hunter
Gary L
Dan
Tom
Bob
Drum, Marty
Bustos, Phil
Christoph, Chris
Skrobot, Dave
Robertson, Jim
Schoen, Clyde
Schoen, Clyde
Kelley, Dennis
Platt/Skrobot
Nabors, Henry
Ringer, Ted
Nabors/Robertson
Nabors, Henry
Hesch, Jerry
Robertson, Jim
43
42
37
35
34
30
30
25
25
24
24
24
21
20
20
Mark
Michelle
Jeff
Ty
The best six tournaments count and there are six more tournaments to go. Lots of time to improve that score over the
next 60 days or so.
Report submitted by Henry Nabors
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Classified
Ludington Rental House
Spacious and clean, five bedroom house right on 5,000-acre Hamlin Lake. Swim, fish, or dock
your boat in your own front yard; Launch your small craft right next door; Watch the sunset
over the dunes from your living room. Rent our deck boat or a jet-ski just down the road. Or
drive five miles into downtown Ludington where you will find golf, movie theatres, bowling, gocarts, putt-putt golf, Lake Michigan fishing, a wonderful sandy beach, and numerous restaurants, ice-cream parlors, and shopping.
Jim & Carole Maddux 248-360-4838 www.duneviewenterprises.com
FOR SALE 40 Acres Hunting Land (I75 exit 244 N Higgins Lake Between Roscommon and Grayling). This property is surrounded by state
land,there are marked snowmobile trails. This property is class 401 residential. $98,000 call Ty 586-247-9473 home or 810-923-0280 cell
Boats, Motors, Equipment for sale
1970 Cruisers Inc., 21’ Bonanza Hard top with deep V hull. Cuddy cabin with V
berth (sleeps two) and porta-potty; 250 ci GM six cylinder engine (160hp); MerCruiser Inboard – Outboard (new lower unit 2008) with trolling plate; Calkins double axle boat trailer with surge brakes and
electric winch; Reupholstered 2009; Four Cannon Mag 10 downriggers (two electric), 4 rail mounted
Tite-Lok adjustable rod holders; Lowrance LMS 350 – A (6” B & W) Sonar, GPS, Plotter, Fish Finder;
Lowrance LMS 520c (4” color) Sonar, GPS, Plotter, Fish Finder, Maps; VHF ship to shore radio with
Weather Station and emergency band pre-sets; Misc. – 6 speaker stereo, CO detector, 2 fire extinguishers, 75 gallon gas tank, 6 PFDs, rear deck lights, new black mooring cover, 2 batteries, engine
compartment blower, fuel line shut off, bilge pump, first aid kit, Danforth anchor, Ritchie compass,
extra built in storage compartments, Plexiglas side windows, cabin and V berth lighting, 2 electrical
panels, new bottom paint; For more information:
Gale Frazee at 248-227-3246 or
frazee@francart.org
1990 Grady White 24’. $28,000. Excellent boat for the great lakes and trailering. It is posted on Boat
Trader. Description to locate it would be Grady White, 24'. See http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1990-GradyWhite-241%20Offshore-98747847
Jerry Hesch
Mercury outboard motor 1983 25 hp Was used for back-up on island property. Runs great, low hours. Comes with 2-tanks
One tank needs repair. $1,000 call TOM at 734-459-9057 starwars0547@comcast.net
Vintage 1953 Firestone 3.6hp outboard motor. It runs strong, and is in good condition. I just cleaned the carb and replaced the gaskets, and it fires up on first pull. I am asking $270 obo as-is.
Matt Lowney, 248 625 5196, email WSShaker@yahoo.com
WANTED
Wanted a gently used fishing boat. Here is my wish list.
1995 or newer 23 - 25' cruiser; with sleeping for 4, with fishing electronics, downriggers, mooring cover and trailer.
I can be reached at frazee@francart.org above or call 248-227-3246.
Gale Frazee - MWS Member
”IT PAYS TO BELONG”
Berk'ield & Co Ltd, Statewide
Matthew Lubaway
2625PontiacLakeRoad
Waterford,MI48382
Phone:(248)682-0044
Cell:(248)790-0386
All METRO WEST STEELHEADERS, MSSFA and MUCC members
and all club affiliates. 5% discount up to 25% discounts on Automobile, Homeowners insurance policies. Increased SPORTS EQUIPMENT endorsements,
available. Other coverages include Boat, Recreation Vehicle, and Umbrella policies. mlubaway@berkfield.com
”IT PAYS TO BELONG”
Business / City
Art Van Furniture
Statewide
Batteries Plus
Statewide
Big Papa Sport Fishing
50642 Oregon Novi, 48374
Boat U. S. Insurance
Statewide
Comprehensive Diabetic Supply, LLC
St. Clair Shores, MI 48737 877-851-1540
Cutco
Cutlery
Statewide
Dunham's Sports
Statewide
Discount / Web Site / Contact
See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “
See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “
10% except down riggers and rod holders Big Papa Sport Fishing
http://local.yahoo.com/info-27493394-big-papa-sport-fishing-novi?csz=Novi%2C+MI
$12.50 Membership Due. Use membership # GA83723B
Free blood glucose meter kit plus diabetic cookbook
20% to All Steelheader Members (retail prices are listed)
jeffzyck@gmail.com www.mycutcorep.com/JeffZyck
See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “
Firestone Metro-25
Livonia & Taylor
$20.00 off on $200.00 + service.
www.metro25firestone.com
Fish With Jim Outfitters
Ohio Steelhead Guide
Michigan Steelheaders Discount $50.00 off the total trip price Phone 248252-1277 www.fishwithjimoutfitters.com
Gander Mountain
Local
Gander Bucks $10.00 off $50.00 purchases
Gordon Food Service
Statewide
Save 5% on your purchases at the cash register. (Just tell the clerk you are a
Metro-West Steelheader Member) www.GFS.com
K & M Marine, Inc
14990 Telegraph Road, Redford, Mi 48239
MC Sports
10% off on all merchandise except sale items - Includes engine or trailer parts
and labor cost.
www.kandmmarine.com
See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “
Major Locations
METRO WEST STEELHEADERS
Livonia
MSSFA “It Pays to Belong”
Statewide
Free: 1) July Family Picnic; 2) Kids Fishing Outing/ Picnic/ Prizes; 3) Chance to
win week at MUCC Camp for family member; 4) Luna Pier Picnic; 5) Family
Christmas Party/Kid gifts w Santa; 6) Monthly Newsletter; 7) Great Lakes Sports
Fishing Newspaper - Monthly
Contact Henry Nabors - HHNabors@ameritech.net
http://www.michigansteelheaders.org/stpays_to_belong_image/
pays_to_belong.pdf
MUCC Membership
Statewide
Richfield RV
Statewide
Free if a METRO WEST STEELHEADER, May 1 each year.
See MSSFA Pays to belong List www.michigansteelheaders.org
Riverfront Marina
Monroe, Elm Street
One free with one overnight dockage; total cost for two nights is $15.00
Marina office 734-242-0737.
River Raisin Marina & Campground
2502 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe, Mi 48161
Buy One Get One Free Includes campsite, dock and launch.
Call for availability
313 575 4367. See the add in MWS Newsletter
RX Optical
Statewide
Slamco, Inc.
Internet Sales
See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “
See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “
“Slammer Tip-Up”
10 % Discount www.slammertipup.com
If you know of a location that gives a discount to Steelheaders, please let Bill
King know - 248 345 3502 or wking39483@comcast.net. If you have a business
that might, contact Bill on how to proceed with getting the business involved.
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Our sponsors have supported the Metro-West Steelheaders and we should support them
whenever possible. Whenyouseeoneofoursponsors,pleasethank them for supporting our club
andpushbusinesstheirway.
Tobecomeasponsor,contacttheEditor:Matt Lubaway (248)790-0386mattman353@comcast.net
OrAdvertisingChairman:Eric Braden(734)854-8378Eric.Braden@bp.comOr
BanquetChairman:Marty Drum(734)729-6786FishinGod@msn.com
Gary Towns and Dan Keifer Landing Steelhead at Erieau on "The Alternative"
Photo:NancyNabors
METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS
P.O. Box 51486
Livonia, MI 48151
Ron,Happy80thBirthday!You'remyrolemodelforsure.Here’syour
Muskybirthdaypresentpicture.Enjoy,BillKing
President:
Clyde Schoen
(248) 474-3307
Vice President:
Jim Robertson
(734) 420-0582
Secretary:
Mark Platt
(248) 887-2004
Treasurer:
Carmen Zirles
(734) 424-2559
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