mws newsletter 2012 03 - metro-west steelheaders · fishing report, 8 - 10, 12, 16 new member...

CONTENTSCONTENTS

The Prez Sez, 2The Prez Sez, 2

The Vices View, 3The Vices View, 3

Sportsman's Banquet, 5Sportsman's Banquet, 5

Upcoming Events, 4 Upcoming Events, 4 -- 77

Fishing Report, 8 Fishing Report, 8 -- 10, 12, 1610, 12, 16

New Member Intros, 11 New Member Intros, 11 -- 1212

MWS Minutes 13 MWS Minutes 13 -- 1414

Classi1ieds, 15Classi1ieds, 15

Big Fish Rules, 17Big Fish Rules, 17

Pays to Belong, 18Pays to Belong, 18-- 1919

Sponsors, 19Sponsors, 19–– 2323

March 2012March 2012March 2012

“ThechromecameoutoftheNorthsideofTippyjustbe-

lowtheweir.Ihadaclowneggwithastone�lydropper

(Lance'srecipe)andthebucktooktheeggandranwithit.

Iwassurprisedhowmanytimesherangiventhewater

temperature.“

Kim Benbow

2 METRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERS

HelloAll,

Ourwinter activities are going alongverywell except for ice�ishing.The �ishing andboating showshave givenus a lot ofnewmembers and prospects that have shown an interest inour club. I thinkwehavemoved into secondplace inMSSFAbasedonourclubmembership.

IhadmentionedinourFebruarynewsletterthatitwastimetoplanforourSportsman'sBanquet,March24th.Wellthetimeisnow. The banquet is our biggest and best party; the biggestfundraiseroftheyear.Whatwedoandaccomplishforouren-tireyeardependsonyoursupportand attendance at the banquet.

SendingkidstotheMUCCcampprogram,oursummerkidsouting,oursup-portofvarious�ishingprogramsaroundthestate,oursummerpicnic,theclub Christmas Party, and the captain and crew awards program, all de-pendonyoursupportatthebanquet.Thisisyouropportunitytostepupandbecounted.

MartyDrumhasbeenbusyallyearpreparing and gathering somegreatitemsandprizesforustowinat theparty.Rememberthecostofthebanquetincludesdinner,allyoucandrinkincludingsoftdrinksandHors D'Oeuvres. The club has acommitmenttothehallfor240people,solet’sgetbehindthiseventandmakeitoneofthebestpartiesever. Please seeMartyoroneof ourboardmembers at theMarchmeeting andget your tickets.Weneedyourhelp.

MarchshouldbeoneofourbestclubmeetingsofthespringseasonwithCaptainsBillBaleandDaveEngelofBestChanceTooChartersasguestspeakers.Bethereearlyandplantostayaslongasneededtohearalltheyhavetoteachus.

WealsohaveonemoreboatshowinMarchthatneedsyoursupportsogetinvolvedandhavesomefunwithyourfellowmembers.

Isurewould liketoseethisyear’sBigFishContestbecomeoneof thebiggestwe’veeverhad,sogetyourmoneytoKarenWestphalandbepartoftheexcitement.Don’tbesorryinDecember.

Wehavehadalotofnewmembersjoinourclubalreadythisyearalongwithmanyvisitorsatourmeet-ings. Iwanttoencourageeachofustohelpmakethemfeelwelcomeandshowthemaroundsotheywillbepleasedtobepartofourclub.

Youpeoplearethegreatest!Getinvolved,volunteer,getyourBanquetticketsandenjoyourclub.

FishOnClydeSchoen-YourPresident

The Prez Sez

METRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERS 3

FUTURE SPEAKERS

MARCH 6, 2012 and April 3, 2012

During theApril andMarchgeneralmeetings,wearehappy thatwecanagainoffer theDiscountedLineWinding forourmembers only. In addition we have another “IT PAYS TO BELONGIT PAYS TO BELONGIT PAYS TO BELONGIT PAYS TO BELONG” bene�it to offer;

RodTipRepairsduring themeetings. MattLubawayandMikeBarkleyourowncustomrodbuildershavevolunteeredtodonatetheirtimeforthisanewservice.Againweshowthatitpaystobeamember!

Seefurtherdetailsforbothprogramsonthefollowingpage.

MARCH 6, 2012

Best Chance Too Charters , Captains Bill Bale and Dave Engel were wellreceivedatourFebruary2011meetingandwillreturninMarchtobringMWSmembersuptodateonthe

newestgearandlatesttechniquestohelpuscatchmore�ishin2011.

Learnall aboutLakeMichigancharterboat �ishing forKingandCohoSalmon,Steelhead,LakeTroutandBrownTroutonboardtheBestChanceToo.IfyouarelookingfortheabsolutebestLakeMichigancharter�ishingexperience,atriponBestChanceTooisforyou.CaptainDaveEngelandCaptainBillBaleofBestChanceTooarethewin-ningest SalmonandTrout tournament �ishing teamon LakeMichigan. BestChanceToo is theonlyteamtowintournamentsinallfourstatessurroundingLakeMichigan.TheytraveltheentireLakeMichigan tournament circuit and �ish fromMichiganCity, Indianaat the southendof thelaketoManistee,Michiganinthenorthernpartofthelake.Charterwiththemoutoftheirhomeport of Saugatuck, as well as Michigan City, St. Joseph, South Haven, Holland, Grand Haven,Waukegan,Muskegon,LudingtonandManistee.

April 3, 2012

MikeSchultz is theOwnerofSchultzOut�itters,a �ly �ishingguideservicespecializing inSouthEastern Michigan warm-water angling, instruction and destination travel. Over the past few

steelheadseasonsMikehasturnedhisattentiontotheOhioTributariesofSteelheadAlley.MikeguidestheseworldclasstributariesthroughoutthefallandspringrunsthroughhispartnershipwithGregSenyo’sSteelheadAlleyOut�itters.Mike is a member of the Scientific Anglers, Rainy's Fly Company, Patagonia and Ross Reels National Pro Staffs’. In

2010 Mike was honored to become a member of the Simms Fishing Products Ambassador program. Several of his

smallmouth, steelhead & bonefish fly patterns are available through the ORVIS Company.

Jim Robertson ,Vice-President

The Vice’s View


Trilene - Big Game Line Marty Drum

MartyDrumRETURNSwithaline-windingmachinesetupto�illandwindreelsattheApril & May General Membership meeting.TheMWSBoardvotedtopurchase$200.00worthoflinetobene�itourmembers.

Wewillhavethreelinesizesavailableataminimalchargetomembersonlyforwindingthereels.Wewill�illeachEMPTYLEVELWINDreelsforjust$3.00perreelformembers’only.Timeandlinepermitting.

”IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG” Member only benefit

Empty - Level wind SPOOLS

$3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 $3.00 per Reel, Max 6 reeels 15 ------------ 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 ------------ 25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line25 wt line

ROD TIP Replacement Matt Lubaway Mike Barkley

MWS’sowntwocustomrodbuilderswillbeavailablefor�ishingRODTIPRe-placementattheApril & May General Membership meeting.TheMWSBoardvotedtopurchase$200.00worthoftiptopstobene�itourmembers.

Wewillhaveanassortmentofthemostcommonsizesofchromeandblacktip-topsavailableforspin-castrodsandboatrods.Duetotimeconstrains,wewillonlyhavetimefortipreplacement(removeandreplace)andre-servetherighttodeclinerepairsbasedontheconditionofyourrod.{Recommendationsforfurtherrepairmaybemade.}Sincethecostoftipvariesbaseonthetipfrom$1.00toover$6.00,plus$1.00pertipformembers’

only.Timeandpartspermitting.

Tip removed &

replaced

Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP Spin / Casting TIP $3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each$3.00 each Boat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 eachBoat Rod TIP $4.00 each

20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes20+ different sizes

METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS

3030thth ANNUALANNUAL

SPORTSMAN’S BANQUETSPORTSMAN’S BANQUET

MARCH 24, 2012

5:30 P.M. – 11:30 P.M.

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Only $50 Per Person!!!

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TheMidwestFlyFishingExpoisthelargesteventofit’skindintheMidwest.ItishostedeveryyearinbytheMichiganFlyFishingClub.

ItisheldattheMacombCommunityCollegeSports&ExpoCenter,14500E.12MileRoad

Warren,Michigan48088onSaturdayMarch10th&SundayMarch11ththisyear.Hoursare9to6Saturdayand10to4Sun-day.Parkingisfreeandticketsare$10foradults.Kidsage16andunderarefree.

Whyshouldyouconsidergoing?Wellhereisashortlistoftheattractions:Over61,000sqft

120+Vendors,BookSignings,WinaDriftBoatRaf�le,FlyTyingDemo's,CastingInstruction,Wina�lyrodraf�le,Bookanout-�itter,KidsFlyTyingStation,120'LongCastingpond,SeminarsAllDayLong,Bookaguidetrip.

Ifthat'snotenough,agoodportionoftheproceedsfromtheMidwest�lyFishingExpogoesrightbackintoyour"pocket"intheformofrecreationopportunities.MFFChasfundedover$400,000.00worthofconservationprojectsinthepastyears.Overthelast4yearsthankstoyouwehavefundedover$93,000.00worthofconservationprojects,mostofwhichhavebeenhereinMichigan.

Hereareafewprojectsyourparticipationhashelpedoverthepastcoupleyears:

♦ ConservationResourceAlliance-RiverCareKids

♦ UpperManisteeRiverRest.Comm.-Replaceandservicesedimenttraps

♦ ConservationResourceAlliance-StabilizebanksalongBearCreek

♦ UpperBlackRiverRest.Comm.-Placementofwhole-treestructures

♦ HuronPinesResourceConserv.-Graylingstormwaterproject

♦ MasisteeCountyLibrary-Conservation,ecologyand�ly�ishingbooks

♦ LakeSuperiorStateUniversity-EducationalStudiesGrant

♦ ConservationResourceAlliance-PereMarquetteBankStabilization

♦ HuronPinesResourceConserv.-AuSableRiverIn-StreamHabitatForalinktotheeventprogramgoto:http://www.midwest�ly�ishingexpo.com/documents/2010%20Midwest%20Fly%20Fishing%20Expo%20Program.pdf andtotheclub’smainwebpage:http://www.mffc.org/.

Mark Davis,Director,StreamCommittee


Spring is nearly here! ...and so is the launch of the Spring Boating Expo, March 15 - 18 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. More than 14,000 people are expected to attend this event to shop hundreds of boats of all types and sizes plus accessories, and services. Plus a full line-up of fun promotions will draw in families for the fun. Boating is riding the wave of recovery in Michigan - be sure you are on it. Look below for opportunities.

Swampmaster Gator Show Swampmaster Gater Show as naturalist Jeff Quattrocchi will astound the crowds day after day when he catches an 8-ft., 200-lb. alligator with his bare hands! Thrills and laughter - as well as information for all ages. Children can even hold a baby alligator safely and get their picture taken with the Swampmas-ter, Jeff Quattrocchi. Sponsor this great attraction and you will get signage at the event, oral recognition, logo and link on the website, logo on the floorplan and Facebook & Twitter mentions.

Walk & Roll on Water You saw the lines at Cobo - this promotion is a huge hit. Sponsor the "human hamster balls" and you will get ban-ners and signage at the event. Staff working the event will wear your t-shirts, and you can leave literature on the registration table. Also include is your logo and your link on the website and your logo on the Official Program Guide as well as Facebook and Twitter mentions. Sponsor Cost: $2,000

St. Paddy's Day Give-aways! Giveaway on St. Paddy's Day and we will get you a clover bunch of exposure during this one-day promo-tion. Boat slips, electronics, life jacket, gift cards, or apparel items? Anything will do. We will be giving away items in the Tiki Bar and if you donate you will get oral recognition, logo and link on the website and logo on the floorplan. The Tiki Bar will feature live music and prize give-aways every hour - between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Official Magazine Great Lakes Scuttlebutt offers Free Subscription Offer & Chance to Win $50,000 Receive a free one-year subscription from Great Lakes Scuttlebutt with your paid admission and a chance to win $50,000 to spend on your dream boat!

Admission: $10 for adults,

children 12 and under are free with adult Dates:

March 15-18, 2012 Hours:

Thurs & Fri: 2pm-9pm Saturday: 11am-9 pm Sunday: 11am-6pm

Parking: Available at the Suburban Collection

Showplace for $5


2012 RIVER OUTING AT THE FARM2012 RIVER OUTING AT THE FARM2012 RIVER OUTING AT THE FARM

The�ishgodsblessedusthisyearatour�irstrivereventoftheyearattheFarm.Oddly enough, Mother Nature had a different surprise for us with the coldestweatherwehaveseenallwinter. Wehad18membersattendingtheevent. Wehadfourriverboatswith10members�ishingoutonboats.Fourmemberswerewading;KipStranton,BobThomas,KimBenbowandPhilBustos.Finally,wehad2ice�ishermen.Thisisthe�irstyearwehadmorepeople�ishingtheriverthanice�ishing.Steelheadwerecaughteachday.ThursdayMarkDavishada5.6steelyon his boat. Friday, HenryNabors came inwith a 7.6 pounder onMark Davis’boat.OnLanceHinatus’boattheywhen4for5;MarkLewallenwith2silversat8.4&7.5pounds;andJeffBustoswith4.1&4.6.pounders.

Saturday, tournament day, in third placewas Dom Liparoto with a 5.75 Steelhead onMarkPlatt'sboat. In secondplacewasMarkLewallenwitha7.85Steelheadonthesameboat.FirstplaceFirstplaceFirstplacewenttoHenryHaborsonMark Davis boat with a10.0 Steelhead. Newmember Kim Benbow caught and re-leasedthree�ish;aSteelhead,aBrownTroutandaRainbow.BillPetersonandsonGrif-�inPeterson,newmembers/fatherandsonteam,alsocaughtsomeniceYellowPerchthroughtheice.

Iwouldliketothankallthememberswhoattendedthiseventtomakeitasuccess.Spe-cialthanksgotoDaveStruntandDennisKelleywhocameuptojusthangoutandchill;theyhelpedtogeteverythinginorderwhenwecamebackfrom�ishing.AndofcoursethankstoourHOSTSfortheeventforhelpsettinguptheevent,:TheGreatLakesSports-menClub…threeclubmemberswhoarealsomembersofMetro-West;BillKing,RemoRossettiandJimYoo. Phil Bustos, RiverandStreamChairman

20th Annual Spring Boating Expo THE 54TH ANNUAL DETROIT BOAT SHOW

Thisyear'sDetroitBoatShowwentverywell.Theshowhadmorepeopleat-tendingthaninthepastyears.

Werantheclub's�ishingmachineattheshow,that'sabigkickwiththekids.Acoupleof thechildrenaskedtheirparents if theycoulddo itagainandagain.Othersrememberedusfromlastyearandwerelookingforwardtotryingtheirluckon themachineagain. Whenyousee the smileson thechildren's faces,whentheyfeelthat�irsttugofthe�ish,itmakesalltheworkofhelpingoutattheshowwellworthit.

IwouldliketothanktheMichiganBoatingIndustriesAssociation(MBIA)forinvitingus totheDetroitBoatShow. Theygiveusourboothfor free just foradvertisingtheirevent.IwouldalsoliketothankmyCoChairmenChrisChris-tophandmemberKipStrettonforworkingattheshoweveryday.Weranthis

show with only 14 other mem-bers and non members.Thanks goes to Eric Braden,Jeff Bustos, Kraig Clements &sonK.C.,GaleFrazee,JimMad-dux,MitchNimmoor,GregRug-gles,BobShepard,Chris&MarilynThompson,FrankWeigle,non-membersKyleTaylor,friendofK.C.,andRog-erCote,friendofJeffBustos.

Submittedby:

Phil Bustos,[email protected]


The Farm Fishing Reports and CommentsThe Farm Fishing Reports and CommentsThe Farm Fishing Reports and Comments

Bill King reported:Tothewiseoneswhostayedhome;well Jim Yoo andmyselfdepartedhomeonWed,Feb8thandheadeduptothefarm.WednesdaywasadayoftravelandtimetosquareawayandgetorganizedforourHungarygroupof18�ishermen.Webrought$820.00dollarsworthoffoodupforThurs,Fri,Sat&Sunandstillhadtogotothestoreforextraitems.

Thursdaywas a beautiful sunnyday in the35degree rangewhich isgreat forNorthernMichigan inFebruary. Jim and I took our 16' boat out on theManisteeRiver for three hours and enjoyed thewarmestpartofthedaybuthadnotakers. Mark Davis andHenry Nabors arrivedintimetogeta

fewhours in fortheafternoonandMarklandedhis �irstSteelheadonhisnewriverboat.Congratulations Mark! Thatnightwehad12guysforchickenpotpiedinnerandtwomorearrivinglatelookingforthedwindlingplacestosleep.

FridaywasaveryCOLDdaywith snowcomingatus sideways.9degree tempminus thewind chill. Bitter cold. Jim Yoo, Remo andmyself decided �ishingwas to be enjoyable and did other things. Lance, Mark Lewallen and Jeff

Bustos bravedtheweatherand�ishedtheentireday.Lanceshowedhisskillsandtheywere4for5,ifIremembercorrectly.WhentheywereputtingLance'sriverboatbackonthetraileritwassocoldtherollersontheboattrailerwerefrozenanditwasnotanenjoyabletaskinthoseconditionstogetthe

boatplacedproperly.Thosethreeguyslookedlikestatueswhentheygotbacktothefarm.Afewoth-er �ishwerecaughtbyMark Platt andagainMark Davis and Henry.Mark

Davis cookedagreatmealcalledaMexican"PuercoPipil". Heswearsitwasporkbutt.I'mnotcertain,however,itagainitwasexcellent.

Saturday it was again bitter cold, however, thewind died down for a whileandmade it bearable The housewas empty by 10A.M. and boaters, shore�ishermenandafewice�ishermenwereondutyatthererespectiveposts.Jim,

Remo and myself gaveitagoandlaunchedourboatatBearCreek.Wesatalongshorewiththemo-tor running towarmupbeforemotoringup river. Jim shovedusoff into the currentandawaywewentorthoughtwewent.TheshiftmechanismontheboatwasfrozenandallwedidwasdriftdownwiththecurrentIcouldnotshift forwardorbackward. Wesurvivedbutthat isa longerstorythanyouwanttohear.AgainmoresteelheadwerecaughtwithHenry Nabors taking�irstplacewithadandy10pounder.Eight-eenofusdefrostedthateveningovergarlicappetizers,Caesarsalad,bakedpotatoes,corn,garlicbread,chocolatecake,cher-rypie,icecreamandcheesecake.Ohyea!lotsofourfavoritebeverage.

Sunday was a Lumberman's breakfast and time to clean up with every one gone bynoon. ItwaswhatyoucouldexpectwitheighteenguysinMichigan'sFebruaryweather,sleepingandeatinginsmallfarmhouse.Ithoughtit was great. Lets have at it again! See you on the river, Jim Yoo,

Remo Rossetti and Bill King

Kim Benbow reported:...Itwasarealpleasuregettingtoknow...the…membersand�ishingsomenewwater.Youreallyhavea�inegroupofanglers.Ifeltverywelcomeandincludedbythecontingent.KipandIhadnoluckonthebearbutitwasabeautifuldaynonetheless.We leftpromising eachother to comeback togethersoontogettheonesthatgotawayonSunday!Iamattachingsomephotos.Thechrome

cameoutoftheNorthsideofTippyjustbelowtheweir.Ihadaclowneggwithastone�lydropper(Lance'srecipe)andthebucktooktheeggandranwithit.Iwassurprisedhowmanytimesherangiventhewatertemperature.Iwasusinga10'7weight�lyrodand8lbtippetunderanindicator(bobber).Sorryifthephotosarealittlebig.(Kim(left)joinedMWSJan.2012)

Kip Stretton wrote: ...Greattimeandagreatgroupofguys,lookingforwardtoMarch.thebestKip

Bob Thomas reported: ....itwasagoodweekend,yes,a littlewarmermighthavebeennice.IspokewithMarkandhetoldmeaboutyourbig�ish!That'sacontender...congrats.Iwas impressedwith the �ish thatwere caught considering theweather...good job to

all!Ofcourse...thankstoallattendeesandtheonesthatputtogetherthe"GreatEats"anddidthelegworktomakeithappen.HopetoattendattheendofMar.Goodjobwithallthegreatpictures!


The Farm The Farm The Farm --- Manistee River Tournament Manistee River Tournament Manistee River Tournament

Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 --- 12, 201212, 201212, 2012 Tournament Chair: Phil Bustos

Last First Angler Place

Hook ups

Total at w/in Weighed Lbs Big Fish

River Angler Points Captian Boat

Nabors Henry Boat 1 1 1 1 10.0 10.0 5 Davis The Bobber

Lewallen Mark Boat 2 1 1 1 7.9 7.9 4 Platt Little Willy

Liparoto Dom Boat 3 1 1 1 5.8 5.8 3 Platt Little Willy

Benbow Kim Wad 4 5 0 Released 0.0 0.0 2

Bustos Jeff Wad 5 1

Bustos Phil Wad 5 1

Davis Mark Boat 5 1 Davis The Bobber

Hinatsu Lance Wad 5 1

King Bill Boat 5 0 0 1 King None

Peterson Bill Ice 5 4 1 1 0.5 Perch 1

Peterson Griffin Ice 5 Perch 1

Platt Mark Boat 5 1 Platt Little Willy

Rossetti Ramo Boat 5 1 King None

Stretten Kip Wad 5 1

Thomas Bob Wad 5 1

Yoo Jim Boat 5 1 King None

Strunk Dave Guest 0 1

Kelley Dennis Guest 0 1

18 Anglers & Guest Total 12 4 4 24.1 23.6

Only Trout and Salmon count for River Angler of the Year in the final tally.


2012 New Member Introductions Eight new members joinedMetroWestinFebruary.Wenowhave185membersinMetroWest!!

Welcome New Members!

Bobby Teague: BobbyandJaniseliveinWestland.JanisefoundtheMetroWestmeetingnoticeintheObservednewspaperandtheybothattendedtheFeb.meeting.Janice�isheswithBobby-sometimes!WhenaskedhowtheClubcouldhelp,Bobbysaid“Wellmy�ish-ingbuddypassed away ... several years ago and I havenot �ishedsince. ... I hadsomehealth(issues)andIambackintotryingto�ishnow.Iactuallydonothavea�ishingcom-panion anymore and I have purchaseda smallerboat a 14 ft. smokercraft so I can getbackto�ishingbymyself....IusetoruntheNickHertelendymemorial�ishingtournament

outofUAWLocal900....I(have�ished)lakeErietrollingforwalleyewith…boardsandhotntots....forsalmon,Ihave�ished...offtherocksfromlandinRogersCityandhavegoneoncharterswithBettagereoutofOscoda.Ial-sohave�ishedoutofPortHuronandLudingtonwithfriends.”Bobby has expressed a strong interest in being

a crew member for both salmon and walleye events; he is retired and is very available! Bobbysaid“...IjustpurchasedaMinnKotaedge45lb.thrustand45inchshaftbowelectrictrollingmotorwhichIplantoinstall(onthenewboat) in thecomingweeks.”Headded“…Ihavebeen �ishingandhuntingsinceIwas ...10yearsold.Mostlyforpan�ish.Ihavea42inchnorthernpikeonmydenwallthatIcaughtonlittleRidleyLakeupinCana-da .... Ihavedonealittleice�ishingaswell. Ialsohave2bearrugsthatIalsoshotinCanada.Ihavenever�ly�ished .YET!”Bobby isaretiredFordMotorCompanyworker; Janisestillworks forWayneWestlandSchools.Janise,takealookatthewebsite(ontheClubInfotab)andreadtheLadiesTributeandInvitationtoLadyAnglerstogetanideaofhowinvolvedtheladiesareinclubevents.MitchNimmoorisBobby’ssponsor.BobbyandJanise,welcometoMetroWest!

Bill Peterson: BillandsonGrif�injoinedtheClubattheFeb.meetingand immediately signed up to go on the Clubwinter �ishing trip atTheFarm.Itwasfungettingtoknowthemonsuchacoldweekend!Theyweretheice�ishermenattheevent!Bill,wifeDanaandGrif�inliveinNovi.ScottMakowskiisBillandGrif�in’ssponsor.Welookfor-wardtothePetersonfamilyjoiningusatmanyClubeventsthisyear!

Scott Borchelt: ScottandwifeNatalieliveinFarmington.Natalieisnotanan-gler-yet!?Wehavenokids;butItakelotsofkidsoutonoccasionwiththeirfathers to get them hooked on �ishing, camping, canoeing inMichigan. Scottsaid“I’dliketolearnmoreaboutcatchingsteelheadinMichiganrivers.I’dbehappytocrew-Iloveadayorweekendonthebiglakeswaitingfora�ishon.Scott,talktoPhilBustosabouttheStreamCommitteeandrivertournaments.JimRobertsonisScott’ssponsor.

Lenard Koziol: LenardandwifeAileenliveinCommerceTwp.Yes,Aileenisanangler!CaptainLenard’sboatisCohoAnnieII;itisa25’SeaRay.CaptainLenardmayneedcrewmembersfromtimetotime.Lenardwouldenjoybeingacrewmanforawalleyetriponceinawhile.CaptainLe-nardhasbeenamemberoftheFlintSteelheadersinthepastsohehasabitofexperiencewiththeMSSFAorganization.HenryNaborsishissponsor.Welcome,LenardandAileen!

Metro West Members, look for these new members at the March meeting and introduce yourself. Tell

them how you like to participate in Metro West events!!


2012 New Member Introductions - Continued

Ted Ebersold: Ted learned about MW from his barber and decided to come to the club meeting. Ted and has wife live in Southfield. Ted is a Ford retiree and he enjoys kayaking and tennis for recreation. Ted is looking forward to being a crewmember this summer on trips in the southeast Michigan area. He would like to fish for walleye or steelhead when there is a spot available. Ted, welcome to Metro West!

Tom Peters: Tom is a Livonia resident and should have no problem getting to the meet-ings. He introduced to Metro West at the Ultimate Fishing Show. Tom is single but has taken his girlfriend fishing and she seemed to have enjoyed it. Tom said “I would like to learn more about fishing myself. I have been into it for about 4 years now. How do I go about becoming a crew member for outings? I usually work during the week but I take time off in the warmer months for fishing and just doing stuff outdoors. I have never caught a salmon in my life, but my parents own a house in Port Austin, and they come through there in early autumn. I’ve been to Flat Rock and fished the river a

little but its usually crammed with other guys, I have caught Walleye out of there, and Curtis Lake in Northville.” Tom added “I my parents are currently living in the Thumb, and I have two brothers, Matt and Joe. Matt likes to fish as well. ... I usually go fishing about 3 or 4 times a week. I like to look for bodies of water on Google Maps and drive there and fish. I think some of the spots i have found are hidden gems. My favorite fishing hole right now is Curtis Lake in North-ville. I can hardly keep count on my hands how many species of fish are in there.” Tom, welcome to Metro West! Bring your friends and family to the meetings.

Russell Napp: Russ and wife Barbara live in Romeo! Russ is sponsored by Martin Van Fossan. Captain Russ has a 22’ Proline and will be fishing with us this summer! We have to get Russ over to Erieau to give the Lake Erie Steelhead a try. Russ has lots of fishing experience that he is willing to share with the group when we all get together on the water. Welcome, Russ and Barbara!

Evan Clark: Evan lives in Northville and is sponsored by friend and fellow fisherman, Larry Tabaka! Evan has a 19’ boat and will be fishing with us in some of the tournaments. We will look forward to meeting Evan on the water and learning more about him over the coming months! Evan, Welcome to Metro West!

AuSable River Fishing

Report ByJasonDavisandDanKeifer

JasonandI�ishedwithKellyNeumann,Mich-iganStreamsideGuideService(www.michiganstreamside.com)inmid-JanuaryonthelowerAuSableRiverbelowFooteDamnearOscoda.Colderthanblue

blazes.Morningstartedaroundzerodegrees,highwasintheteens;mercifully,windwaslight.

Kellyisagreatguide,knowstheriververywell.HeisquiteoptimisticaboutthehighernumbersofsteelheadbeingseeninthelowerAuSablecomingoutofLakeHuron.Heattributesittoveryaggressivecormorantcontrolplussteelheadarefarlessdependentonalewifepopulationcomparedwithsalmon.

JasonandIwent2for4fortheday;weeachlandedone.Goodsize�ish,7-8lbsI'dguess.Allon�lies;2strikesonchuck'nduck,2on�loats.


Metro West Chapter, MSSFA

Board Meeting Minutes: 1/10/12

Attendees: ClydeSchoen,JimRobertson,CarmenZirles,MarkPlatt,HenryNabors,BobOlari,MattLubaway,MarkDavis,JimMaddux,BobShepard,JimDrews,EricBraden.

Absent: LenardPietila(Excused)

Guest: None

President, Clyde Schoen: Calledthemeetingtoorderat7:00PMandaskedforapprovaloflastmonth’sminutes.MarkPlattPresentedtheDecember2011Minutes.NotedRevisionsforFebruary2012Newsletterrelease:LastMeeting:12/11/11vs.12/12/11,Added“P”tocam,forMUCCCampvan,AddMikeNalipi’snametoSeasonsHospiceThankyou.ClydeSchoenre-questedMotiontoAccept,Accepted:MattLubaway,2nd:JimRobertson.

Vice President, Jim Robertson: February GeneralMeeting Speaker is open at present, Jim to investigate at UFS. MarchSpeakerwillbeBestChanceTwoCharters.Aprilisopenatpresent,withthepossibilityoftheClubSwapmeet,oraWalleyespeaker(LastyearDennisLancyputona1hrpresentation).MarkPlatthastheshowpapersfortheUFS.Displayphotoup-datesInProgress.HenryNabors&MarkPlattwillbringtheCOY&RAOYTrophiesfordisplayattheUFS.PossiblyuseFishingMachineTVCabinetforstand.

Secretary, Eric Braden: RecordedthesubmittedJanuary2012Minutes

Treasurer, Carmen Zirles: December2011Treasurer’sReport,discussed&approved. Carmenpresented MWSBudgetRe-port.Reviewed line by line the2011Actuals&2012BudgetCommitteeprojections.Noteddistributionsdiscussed:MUCCKidsCamp:14Sponsored.KidsOuting&Picnic:IncludesYouthLicenses.SpecialProjects:IncludesStudentTracksMagazineSubscriptions,SalmonintheClassRoomProjectandClinton&HuronRiverOutings.StorageFacility:Discussedpossibleop-tionofnewsupplier.AuditforMUCCProceeding,noIssuesatpresent.MWSBudgetReport:ClydeSchoenrequestedMotiontoAccept,Accepted:HenryNabors,2nd:MarkDavis

Directors Reports: Refer to Organizational Chart. www.metroweststeelheaders.org/pdf/Organizational_Chart_&_Delegation_of_Responsibilities_2012.pdf

Membership, Henry Nabors: Presented the2011Membershipreport.[Handoutsubmitted].NewMembers:39,TotalMem-bership:163,Participation:TournamentOutings:26,Captains:33,CrewMembers:133,RiverAnglers:48,TotalAttendance:808,GeneralMeetings: 11, TotalAttendance all events: 1939. 2012 todate:NewMembership: 1 todate, JanuaryGeneralMeetingAttendance:50(MeetingCompetingw/UofMSugarBowl)[2011 JanMeeting:66],NewMembershipContest in-cludedin2012Budget,2012MembershipProjectedat169[Up6from2011],UFSandothershowswillbeopportunity tomeetnewmembers.ShowInfoHandout(AnInvitationtovisitMWS/MUCCKidsCamp)submittedforMeetingreview.TherewillbealimitednumberofpinkinfopacketsavailableforhandoutforLadySteelheadersignups.

MSSFA Rep, Lenard Pietila: MarkPlattreportedthathehaspickeduptheshowpapers.

MUCC Rep, Robert Olari: TheMUCCBanquetteissetfor3/28/12,moredetailsavailablenextmonth.Bobrequested“GiveAway”recommendations.LetBobknowwhatpossibilitiesmaybeandhewillcollect&holduntilthebanquette.Bobwillhan-dlecollection&storageofClub&DistrictBanquettedonations.ArtDitmerhasdonatedahuntingblind.

Mark Davis: The�irstRiverOutingwillbetheFarm2/10through2/12/12,PhilBustoschairing.Fees:$55forFri&Sat.,anadditional$15forThursdayifwanttoheadupearly.CashdepositswillbecollectedatthenextMembershipMeeting(Limit20).PhilBustosrequestsequalbillingw/COYfortheRiveroutingswithrespecttoWebsite&Newsletter.Itwasagreedthatanyarticlesthataresubmittedwillbeposted.TheMidwestFlyFishingExpowillbeatMacombCommunityCollegeandiswellworthattending.

Jim Drews: MitchKurbyisworkingon�inalizingX-Maspartyexpenses(Willbeavailablewithinthenextweek).

Matt Lubaway: FebruaryNewslettersubmittaldeadlineis1/20/12.NewsletterAdvertisingisprimarilybasedonBanquettedonatorsw/afewextras.TryingtogetSalmonintheclassroomfrytosmileforthenextissue.PossiblymeetwithHuronVal-leyChaptertocoordinateFishrelease(PossiblyClinton,orHuronRiverrelease).

Jim Maddux: JimreportedthatthereisagoodinventoryofMWSwearable’stostartthenewyear.JimtofollowupwithMikeHartricktocon�irminventoryofMWSHatsforUFS.Boardagreedtotryfreehatsasasignupincentive.CarmenZirlesrecom-mendedthatExpensesshouldbecreditedtoMWSWareSales.Possibleincentives&costs:Hats:$7,CoffeeCups:$3,CoolerCups:$2


Mark Platt: Tournaments:Nothingtoreport,PortCaptainsfor2012:WorkingonacaptainforSaturdayLudington.

Bob Shepard: FishingMachinereadyforWintershows.JeffBustoshasnewequipment&isreadytogo.

Old Business: DonationCommittee:DefertoFebruaryBoardMeeting.ReviewedandmarkedupMWSOrgChartforupdate:DirectorM.Platt:Shows:toremain,Refreshments:Openatpresent.DirectorM.Lubaway:Advertising:Open,E.BradentoSecretary

New Business:1)BigFish:Discussed:a)OKforNewMemberstojoinanytimeduringtheyearvs.1storsecondmtgafterjoining,b)No�ishcaughtpriortoJoiningMWSshallapplytoBigFishcontest.BobOlarisuggestedthatasubcommitteebesetup to review itemswithKarenWestphal.BobShepard&MarkDavis tomeetw/Karen for resolutionbyFebruaryBoardMeeting.

2)ClubPaymentforDuesforMemberswhoearnmorethan$1000forClubActivities.DiscussedifshouldbeaBoardpolicyfor2012?HenryNaborsmadeamotion,JimRoberts2nd.BobOlariclari�ied&groupdiscussedthatwouldonlyapplytoClubMemberswhomake$1,000pro�it(notrevenue).TheBoardwouldofferan“EarnedMembership,inrecognitionofefforts”.HenryNaborsRe-madeamotion,JimRobertsonRe-2nd.ClydeSchoencalledavote:(11)InFavor,(1)Nay.2011Recipients:JeffGreen&DennisKelley:Sold10+tablesforBanquette.Possible2012Recipients:MarkLewellan:Soldover1,000ticketsforcoolerraf�le,MartyDrum:BanquetteChair,KarenWestphal:ComedyClubChair.

3)MichiganSteelheadersChallenge(HollandTournament):Board toreviewMSSFAE-Mails&makerecommendations forresponse.Willconsiderfor2013afterreviewofchanges.

4)Salmon in theClassroom-TraverseCity(EricMarch requesteddonation):MattLubawaywill replyas towhat theMWSprogramexperiencedandpossibleissuestheymayface(Mentoringinfo.).Boardagreedvs.extendingadonationoutsideofMWSareaforclassroomprojects.

5)CaptainoftheYearPointsSystem:DaveSkrobotcommentswerementioned.FurtherE-Maildialogforthcoming.PossiblyaMarchorAprilGeneralMeetingVote.

6)(10)CopiesofNewslettersavailableforupcomingShows.

7)HenryNaborsmentionedneedmoreMWSPennants(EstCost$200)8)Cowley’s:PossiblefutureBoardmeetinglocation.MeetingSpaceavailableat nocharge.Food&drinkavailable (Field trip required for furtherdiscussion).9)ClydeSchoenMentioned thatHuronValleywants to joinMWS SaturdayErieau outing. Further Fun/Game contest coordination for theeventforthcoming.

Future Meeting Topics (Tabled Items): 1) MarchBoardMeeting:a)P.O.BoxReview,b)StorageFacility:Reviewforpossi-blechangetotakeadvantageofadditionaldiscounts/savingsof20%.MarkPlatttocontactPortCaptainChair,DennisKelleyforinput/con�irmifanyaffect.2)HenryNaborsAnnualClubBigFish:Tableforfuturediscussion:a)ShouldtheCaptainre-ceiveportionofthepotifamembercatchesaBigFishonhisboat(Possible50/50split)?3)JimRobert-sonreceivedacall fromtheDetroitSteelheadersrequestingagrouptourneyatErieau.Looking foraSaturdayouting,nointerestinamidweek.HenryNaborsmentionedthatDSHarenotMSSFAaf�iliated.Boardagreedtotableforfuturediscussion.

Good of the Club:FebruaryNewsletterDeadlineJanuary20,2012

Meeting adjourned:ClydeSchoenrequestedMotion toAdjournmeetingat10:23PM,Accepted: JimRobertson,JimDrews2nd,MotionCarried.

Respectfullysubmitted,Eric Braden, MWS Secretary


Membership Renewals

Pleaseseeme attheGeneralMeetingtopayyourdues.Youcanrenewbycreditcard,cashorcheck.Ifyoudonotplantobeatthemeeting,mailchecktoMWS,1689Norfolk,Birmingham,MI48009orcallcreditcardinfoto2482254964.TheExpirationdateisYYMM.

Thanks,HenryNabors,MembershipDirector Last First Exp Dues

Ashcraft Dave 12 01 40

Barkley Mike 12 03 40

Bissell Karl 12 03 40

Blankstrom Gregory 12 02 15

Bolton Fred 12 02 40

Bowin Bob 12 03 40

Bustos Phil 12 03 40

Cavanaugh Paul 12 03 40

Cerretani Jim 12 03 40

Christoph Hermann 12 03 40

Cook John R 12 01 40

Corden Christopher 12 01 40

Curbey Mitch 12 03 40

Daniely Dele 12 02 40

Douglas Jerry 12 01 40

Engel David Lee 12 03 15

Grunlund Regan 12 01 40

Hartrick Mike 12 03 40

Holden Peter 12 01 40

Hooper Keith 12 03 40

Kelley Dennis 12 03 40

Last First Exp Dues

Kipp Ernie 12 03 40

Kolody Richard 12 01 40

Kopja Ray 12 03 40

Kovacs Dennis 12 01 15

Lowney Matt 12 03 40

Lubaway Matt 12 03 40

Marcinkiewicz Charles 12 01 40

Molner Jim 12 01 40

Pietila Lenard 12 03 40

Prokes Steve 12 02 40

Reese Eric 12 01 40

Rossetti Remo 12 03 40

Skrobot David 12 03 40

Spiegel Steven S. 12 03 40

Spilos James 12 01 40

Vidusic George 12 03 15

Westman Bill 12 03 40

Wood Jared 12 02 40

Wood John 12 02 40

Wright John 12 03 40

Zawacki Dave 12 03 40

2012 Membership Report: Total Membership = 185 New Members = 18

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, go-carts, putt-putt golf, Lake Michigan fishing, a wonderful sandy beach, and numerous restau-rants, ice-cream parlors, and shopping. Jim & Carole Maddux 248-360-4838 www.duneviewenterprises.com

Boats, Motors, Equipment for sale

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 [email protected] above or call 248-227-3246. Gale Frazee - MWS Member

WANTED

Classified

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


The Alternative’s View of The Farm Steelhead Tournament on the Manistee Feb 9 – 12, 2012 Captain Mark Davis has a new drift boat! It is RED with a little White. Mark is THINKING about naming it Bob or Bob-ber; I like THE BOBBER. Mark got his new boat from member Jim Chamberlin and has worked for the last month learning how to handle/operate/equip his new toy. He had several hours in Ohio with Jim and three outings on the Hu-ron River with wife Caryn and friend Fred Bolton to get ready for this weekend on the Manistee. Captain Mark and I left early Thursday morning and headed to The Farm. We arrived about noon and got our room selected and the car unpacked. THEN we were off to Bear Creek launch about 15 miles away. It was a beautiful sunny 35 degree day. What more could you want? The little out-board that could – DID. We headed up steam to find our first spot – 200 yards away. We set up for a long drift down toward the launch and got five lines set and working. Good practice run. We then moved up the river to a good looking spot and started our five rod drift from the right side hole across to the left hand hole. Fish-On! I grabbed the rod and Mark dropped the chain a bit to stop the boat. I handed him the rod and he fought the steelhead and we landed his FIRST FISH on The Bobber!! The Skunk is Out of the BOAT! After a couple hours we headed back to The Farm with our story and our first fish! It was a 5.6 lbs steelhead! Smiles all around! Captain Mark told his story and showed his fish. Lance Hinatsu, put the blood of the fish on Mark’s forehead for good luck!! We sure want more luck! Lance is a veteran drift boat captain and has fished the Manistee for 31 years. He had advice and council each day to help us to be better drift boat fishermen. Thanks Lance! Friday morning we were at Bear Creek launch by 10 am. It was 18 degrees and a bit windy with snow. Not nice! Off we went up the river a bit farther to find a few new holes. We worked our way down the river and backed slowly into a deep hole. We lost a nice steelhead (could see the tail during the fight) when the line broke (10 lbs test); it was taking line slowly when the fight ended. We lost small steelhead a few minutes later when it quickly got off the hook during the fight. We moving back to our hole of yesterday – a strike. Fish On! My turn to fight the fish! A beautiful Steelhead was landed! This one was 7.6 pounds and a lot of fun – for me! Yes, it was cold! Captain Mark did an out-standing job controlling the boat and learning how to put the lures in place. Only 30 years of experience to go until he can call this EASY. The anchor rope continued to freeze mak-ing it difficult to move the anchor on command. Back at the Farm we told our stories and got more friendly advice. Lance agreed we needed 10 lbs line for this river and Mark re-strung the reels to be ready for bigger fish during the tournament tomorrow! Also, we learned we do not need swivels on lures that do not rotate – like the flat fish we were us-ing. OH, Yes! We were using UV Flat Fish lures today.

Saturday morning it was bitter cold again – 13 degrees and snow today. Off to Bear Creek launch to try our favorite holes again! We launched at 10 am but not until we got the waterline defrosted! Captain Mark worked on his little engine and made it work again! We moved 200 yards up river and made our run down the deep water. There was trouble in river city when the anchor rope kept freezing and delaying the release that should slowed us down. We were moving at the right speed to back the fish into the long jam when I called out Fish On! This was a fun fight with a very nice fish! This should be Mark’s fish but he had trouble stopping the boat before we got to the log jam. He finally succeeded just in time to net the big male steelhead – hooked jaw and all! We fished long and hard the rest of the day in cold, windy, snowy weather with no additional hits. Controlling the boat was very difficult in the

low temps but Captain Mark kept us out of trouble and fishing most of the time! The steelhead weighed in at 10 lbs and was 30.75 inches to win the tournament and Big Fish prize! Captain Mark and I split the prize – it is a team sport! Captain Mark had a very heavy work out for three days and learned a lot from our friends at The Farm! Thanks to All! Mark, thanks for the experience! Submitted by Rookie Drift Boat Angler, Henry Nabors.


BIG FISH CONTEST RULES

1. Participantmustbeamemberingoodstanding,spouseorchildofamemberofMetroWestSteelheaders.2. Thecontestantmustberegisteredbeforethe�ishiscaught.3. Theentryfeeof$5.00mustbepaidbytheAprilmembershipmeeting.AnewmemberofMetroWestmust

paytheentryfeewithin30daysofthemembershipregistrationdatetoqualify.4. FishmustbecaughtinMichiganwatersorduringanof�icialMetroWestTournamentinOhio,NewYorkor

Canadianwaters.5. Fishmustbecaughtbysport�ishingmethodonly.AllDNRrulesapply.DuringtournamentsoutsideofMichi-

gan,thelocalsport�ishingruleswillapply.6. ThelengthofthecontestisfromJan.1stthroughDec.1st2012.Eachentrymustbesubmittedwithin30days

ofcatch.Entryformmustbecompletewithpictureattached.7. EligiblespeciesincludeWalleye,CohoandChinooksalmon,BrownorLaketrout,andSteelheadtrout.8. Therearetwodivisions,lakeandriver;theabovespeciescanbeenteredineitheroneortheotherdivision,

notboth!9. Incaseofatie,the�irst�ishenteredwillwin.Postmarkonmailedentrieswillbetheentrydate.Entriescan

bemailedto:BIGFISHCONTEST/32160W.11MI.RD.FARMINGTONHILLS,MI.48336,ORTO:[email protected].

10.Allmoneywillbedistributedequallyamongwinning�ish.11.Aregisteredscalewithserialnumber,ortheMetroWestscalemustbeusedtoweighthe�ish,andsignature

ofwitnessmustbegiven.12.Onepersonmaywinamaximumoftwocategories.

BIG FISH JACKPOT Separate contest

♦ Entryfee$5.00;largest�ishwins.♦ AllregularBigFishrulesapplyexceptfor8,10,&12.

(Prizes will be awarded at the Christmas Party)

Karen Westphal


”IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG” Berk1ield & Co Ltd, StatewideMatthew Lubaway

2625PontiacLakeRoadWaterford,MI48382Phone:(248)682-0044Cell:(248)790-0386

All METRO WEST STEELHEADERS, MSSFA and MUCC members and all club affiliates. 5% discount up to 25% discounts on Automobile, Home-owners insurance policies. Increased SPORTS EQUIPMENT endorsements, available. Other coverages include Boat, Recreation Vehicle, and Umbrella poli-

cies. [email protected]

”IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG”

Business / City Discount / Web Site / Contact Art Van Furniture

Statewide See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

Batteries Plus


Big Papa Sport Fishing

50642 Oregon Novi, 48374 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

Boat U. S. Insurance

Statewide $12.50 Membership Due. Use membership # GA83723B

Cutco Cutlery

Statewide

20% to All Steelheader Members (retail prices are listed) [email protected] www.mycutcorep.com/JeffZyck

Dunham's Sports


Firestone Metro-25

Livonia & Taylor $20.00 off on $200.00 + service.

www.metro25firestone.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

10% off on all merchandise except sale items - Includes engine or trailer parts and labor cost. www.kandmmarine.com

MC Sports

Major Locations See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

Livonia

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 - [email protected]

MSSFA “It Pays to Belong” Statewide

http://www.michigansteelheaders.org/stpays_to_belong_image/pays_to_belong.pdf

MUCC Membership

Statewide Free if a METRO WEST STEELHEADER, May 1 each year. See MSSFA Pays to belong List www.michigansteelheaders.org

Richfield RV


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

See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

Slamco, Inc. “Slammer Tip-Up” Internet Sales

10 % Discount www.slammertipup.com

Comprehensive Diabetic Supply, LLC St. Clair Shores, MI 48737 877-851-1540

Free blood glucose meter kit plus diabetic cookbook

Fish With Jim Outfitters

Ohio Steelhead Guide

Michigan Steelheaders Discount $50.00 off the total trip price Phone 248-252-1277 www.fishwithjimoutfitters.com

If you know of a location that gives a discount to Steelheaders, please let Bill King know - 248 345 3502 or [email protected]. If you have a business that might, contact Bill on how to proceed with getting the business involved.


Our sponsors have supported the Metro-West Steelheaders and we should support them

whenever possible. Whenyouseeoneofoursponsors,pleasethankthemforsupportingourclubandpushbusinesstheirway.Tobecomeasponsor,contacttheEditor:Matt Lubaway (248)[email protected]:Eric Braden(734)[email protected]:Marty Drum(734)[email protected]

President:

Clyde Schoen

(248) 474-3307

Vice President:

Jim Robertson

(734) 420-0582

Treasurer:

Carmen Zirles

(734) 424-2559

Secretary:

Eric Braden

734-854-8378

Current MWS Newsletter Circulation: 1,580

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Manistee River on a drift boat.

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