December 23, 2002
Please Sign the
Ontario Federation's Petition
Ontario's version of the DEC is forcing a
bass limit reduction
The Ontario, Canada BASS federation is asking for people to sign their petition
protesting a reduction in the bass limits.
The reason they are protesting this reduction is due to a lack of any formal
studies being done to determine if bass populations need to even be protected.
This limit reduction will hurt the area financially as it is a popular tourist
community. The
Please take 5 minutes and support the
We as bass anglers need to support each other, and I
would like to see the entire
cus
Have a Wonderful
Also make sure it is a safe one
All the
May your stockings be filled with the latest and greatest fish catching toys!
Merry Christmas and please remember if you drink to do so responsibly!
Sincerely your 2002 Club Officers,
Chris Bowes, Tournament Director
Mike Cusano, President
Joe Noffey, VP/secretary
Wally O'hern, Treasurer
cus
December
16, 2002
NYSBCF Looking
for 2002 Award Nominations
Any federation member can nominate
At the December New York State B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation board meeting,
NYSBCF President, Wayne Tomassi, asked for
nominations for all of the NYSBCF 2002 Awards.
The executive committee will select from the nominations those
individuals/groups that they feel are most deserving of the awards.
Open for nomination are the following:
A. Rosemary Murphy Memorial Award - Federation Member of the Year.
B. Sportsmen of the Year - self explanatory.
C. Committee of the Year - self explanatory.
D. Committee Chairperson of the Year- self explanatory.
E. Conservation Award
F. Youth Award
G. Spirit of the Federation Award - to the person that exhibits our
Federation's spirt the best.
H. Fishlines Editor's Award
I. Outdoor Sports Writer Award - given to the outdoor sports writer that is
constantly reporting our Federation News and activities in outside
publications.
Besides these awards if there is a "special" award you feel someone
is deserving of, please forward the name and the award description.
All nominations can be placed on the NY Federation Website by using the below
url: http://www.nybassfed.com/message_boards.htm
Then click on "Club Bragging Board" tab.
Any federation member can place a single or multiple nominations. So get your
votes in!!
cus
December 16, 2002
NYSBCF Cancels
2003 Hudson River Tournament
So if you've made reservations go ahead and
cancel
Due to a scheduling mix-up, the New York State B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation July
13, 2003 Hudson River tournament has been canceled.
Never fear, the date will remain the same, just the location will be different.
As of now the tournament committee hasn't finalized a location yet. So please keep
an eye on the NYSBCF website for further information.
As soon as I become aware of the new tournament location, I'll make sure to let
you all know.
cus
RSVP for the
NYSBCF Awards Banquet Before January 4th
Even if you purchased a raffle ticket
On January 18th, the New York State B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation will be holding
its annual awards banquet. This years site will be at
the LeMoyne Manor in
The Federation is asking all attendees to RSVP to NYSBCF Secretary, Rose Maher,
before January 4th. So even if you purchased a raffle ticket for the NYSBCF
bass boat (or $20,000 cash) give-away, you still need to RSVP letting them know
you will be attending.
Rose can be reached either by emailing at f.maher@mail.ci.westfield.ma.us or
by calling (413) 442-2656 .
Raffle tickets cost $100, but will allow you free entry into the banquet. The
banquet cost for those who didn't purchase a ticket is $25/person. So for
another $75, you can have a 1 in 500 chance at a new boat (or $20,000) or
second prize of $2,500.
My advice, if you are going to the banquet anyway find
a way to purchase a raffle ticket (or have someone go in on a ticket with you).
If you are interested in a raffle ticket please contact me at 695-4969.
Hope to see you there.
cus
Club News from
the Dec. meeting
The Tourn. bodies of water for the 2003 season
are : Oneida Lake, 1000 Islands, Cayuga Lake, Owasco
Lake, Cross Lake/Seneca River, Chaumont Bay - dates will be announced @ the
Jan. meeting.
There will be a Club Classic Tourn. in 2003, the date and format will be announced @ an upcoming
meeting.
The Tourn. Committee for
2003 is: Craig Terpening,
Roger Stahl, Eric Barker, Dave Celi, Mike Fragola, Bill Barden.
Tourn.
Dir. Chris Bowes is looking for
input from Club members as to whether the Walleye Tourn.
should continue to be held each spring - let him know @ 699-9757 or
cbowes4725@msn.com
The Club Banquet is set for Feb. 8th 2003, @ the Turners Club on N. Salina St.,
Syracuse NY– all Club sponsors are being invited to attend this year.
We still need more “stuff” for the Tackle Box Raffle @ the Sports Show in Jan. 2003, bring your donations into any meeting.
The Jan. 2nd meeting will be the last one held @ Raphael’s Rest.,
they are closing - a possible new meeting location is @ the “Western Ranch
Motor Inn”
Salt City Bassmasters sent a check
for $570.50 to the NYSBCF for there Youth Scholarship Drive - this money was
raised @ the Clubs 2 day event .
Don’t forget Club Dues - $55.00 before the 1st, $60.00 after - send checks to: Wally O’hern,
Haven NY 13064 !!!
continued below
MORE NEWS
NYSBCF Bass Boat Raffle – anyone still wanting a ticket contact Mike Cusano @ 695-4969. Ticket price is
$100.
All Club members are asked to go to the NYSBCF’s Web
site and sign a petition against reducing the
Joe Mastriano
and his crew @ the Onon. County Dept. of Water
Enviroment Protection have
applied again for a Grant to build “artificial reefs” made of concrete. These
would be placed in
Mike Cusano took a survey of Club
members @ the Dec. meeting on Federation issues being posted on the Fed. Web
site, they included: Tournament Off limits, Standings based on Points and or
Pounds, Boater / co-boater, Tournament Schedule based on other Circuits such as
“BFL”, Mike will be posting these
results on the Fed. Web site.
November 25, 2002
Dean Rojas to
Speak
Dec. 7th chance to meet and hear B.A.S.S.
record holder
Anytime a person catches a one-day limit that weighs 45 lbs., I think they
deserve some undivided attention. Dean Rojas is the B.A.S.S. single day and
three day total weight record holder.
Dean will be speaking at NYSBCF sponsor, Hannafin
Marine on December 7th. If any Salt City members are planning on attending
please contact me to talk about working a table to discuss our club.
Because of the NYSBCF meeting, I will not be able to attend the function.
cus
November
14, 2002
November
Meeting News
Tournament Director Chris Bowes would
like to have the Tournament Bodies of water for the 2003 Club Tournament Season
picked @ the December meeting - be there to have your choices included in the
voting !!!
Its that time of the year again for Club Dues to be paid -
Dues paid before Jan. 1st are $55.00, after the 1st they are $60.00. Roster
information is sent to BASS headquarters twice a year, the list will be sent
just before Jan. 1st and those not listed as paid members will not receive
their Bass Times Mag., also make sure that your Membership
to BASS is current, this is a Club rule and you will have no Insurance coverage
thru BASS in Club Tournaments if your membership is not up to date !!!
The Banquet date is set for Feb. 8th 2003, @ the Turners Club, same place as
last year, more info @ upcoming meetings.
There are still tickets available for the Bass Boat Raffle thru NYSBCF, call Mike Cusano if you are interested !!!
Don’t forget the Sports Show is fast approaching and tackle donations are
needed for the Tackle Box Raffle !!!
The Club is still looking for UPC Labels from Berkley Line products, for every
75 turned into the Club a “fish habitat” from Berkley will be donated to the Onon. Lake Clean-up Project, thru our Club.
Chris Bowes will again take on the
responsibility of making the Casting Kids event happen, he will be trying for a
date in April 2003.
As voted on @ the Nov. meeting our “Go Anywhere Tourn.”
will now be the “ Brian Rayle Go Anywhere
Tournament”, in honor of past Club member Brian
Rayle !!
Mike Cusano is still looking for
past news and information about the Club, this can be brought to any Club
meeting.
November
7, 2002
NYSBCF 2003 Schedule
is Out
The schedule is as follows:
June 22nd: Lake George (out of Hague)
July 13th: Hudson River (out of Catskill)
Aug. 3rd: Sackets Harbor/Lake Ontario
Aug. 16/17: CTE: ST. Lawrence (Ogdensburg)
Sept. 7th: Niagara River
If you'd like any other tournament information go to the NYSBCF website by
clicking on LINKS (upper left section of this page) and going to the NYSBCF
Link under Tournaments.
cus
October 15, 2002
NYSBCF
Marketing Director, Ken Charbonneau Passes Away
Key member in helping to grow the NYSBCF
Last night after a brief battle with liver cancer, Ken Charbonneau passed away
at home under Hospice care.
Ken during that past two years had taken on the position of Marketing Director
with the NYSBCF and was instrumental in helping the federation attract
additional sponsors.
He was a charismatic outgoing individual who was very good at selling himself
and the federation. He will be missed!!
Please check www.nybassfed.com message board for additional information.
cus
October 13, 2002
Meeting Highlites and Club News
Angler of the Year honors go to Chris Bowes,
Chris had 2 wins this year.
Non-boater Angler of the Year goes to Mike
Cusano, Mike also had 2 Tournament wins , this is the 2nd year in a
row Mike has won this award.
CTE Members are: Chris Bowes, Craig Terpening, Joe Spicer, Mike Cusano, Eric Barker, Keith Cardinale - alternates - Ron Kelly, Steve Houseknecht.
Ed Flick was voted Club Treasurer
starting 2003. Long time Club Treasurer Wally
O’hern is stepping down because of an
increasing work load, THANK YOU for 6 years of your time Wally !!!
Sports Show is fast approaching, we need donations for the Tackle Box Raffle.
Pledge donations for the NYSBCF’s Youth Scholarship
Drive are due at the Nov. Meeting !!
The Club is still looking for UPC labels from Berkely
Products.
Possible dates for Club Banquet are Sat. Feb. 8th or Feb. 22nd. , decision will
be made at Nov. meeting.
Congrats to Mike Cusano for making
the NYSBCF’s 10 Man Team, this is the 3rd year in a
row our Club has had a Member on this Team. NICE JOB MIKE !!
The Go Anywhere Tournament is set for Sun. Nov. 3rd, all those fishing this
event will meet at the B’ville Diner at 6:00am for
sign-up, entry fee is $50.00/boat (includes lunker
fee,$10.00), 6 fish limit, 2oz. /min. late penalty, weigh-in @ Coopers Marina
in B’ville @4:00pm, 2 people per boat(1 must be Club
member).
October
13, 2002
Chaumont Bay
Tournament
Mike Cusano claims his 2nd Tournament win of the season (from the back of the
boat, both times) with a mixed bag, 1 Smallie and 4 Largemouths weighing 15 lbs. even, Mike used Tubes and Senkos to catch his fish, Mike caught on a rock hump in 6
ft and in thin weeds with rock and sand, his presentation was very slow. In 2nd
place was Craig Terpening, also with a mixed bag, 2 Smallies , 3 Largemouths weighing
13 lbs. 10 ozs., Craig caught on a Senko in 10+ ft of
water in weed pockets. 3rd place had Curtis Waterman bring 4 Smallies and 1 Largemouth weighing 13 lbs. 7 ozs. to the scales, Curtis caught on Hard Jerk Baits and Senkos in 12+ ft with rock & weeds. Joe Spicer who
fished with Curtis came in 4th with 12 lbs. 6 ozs.,
Joe had 5 Smallies. Lunker was caught by Mike Cusano,
a Largemouth weighing 4 lbs. 4 0zs..
October
13, 2002
1000 Islands
Tournament
Eric Barker wins his 2nd Club Tournament in a row weighing in 5 Largemouths at 13 lbs. 5 ozs.,
Eric caught on a Jig & Pig in 5-10 ft of water with scattered rock and
weeds. Bill Kooi had a great finish in 2nd place
weighing in 5 Largemouths at 13 lbs. 3 ozs., Bill caught on Tubes in very shallow water, because
Bill was fishing without a partner and with the wind blowing sooo hard that day Bill lost a few good fish at the boat
trying to net them and keep his boat off the rocks at the same time. Mike Sharlow came in 3rd with 5 Largemouths
weighing 12 lbs. 8 ozs. , Mike caught on Tubes and Senkos in 2-10 ft of water with rock & weeds. 4th place
saw Joe Spicer bring 5 Largemouths to the scales
weighing 11 lbs. 12 ozs., Joe caught on Tubes and Senkos in 2-10 ft of water. Lunker was brought to the
scales by Craig Nels, a Largemouth weighing 4 lbs.
even.
October
11, 2002
Catch the Future
Scholarship Money Due at November Meeting
Individual raising the most money will win a
year's worth of tournament entries
As a reminder, all angler's that participated in Salt City Bassmaster's
"Catch the Future" fish-a-thon to raise money for the New York State
B.A.S.S. Chapter Federations scholarship program, need to bring their
checks/cash to the November 7th Salt City meeting.
In particular, money raised by
As a bonus,
Again, please bring your checks/cash to the November 7th meeting. If possible
please try to have checks made out to NYSBCF and in the memo section put
"CATCH THE FUTURE" or "Scholarship Fund".
Thanks to all who supported this project!!
cus
Fire Up the Engraver
Bowes claims 2002 Angler of the Year
When I was a kid I often wondered why I needed to learn all this different math
stuff. Well now I know why: so I can figure out the club's point standings.
And while no one will ever accuse me of being a "rocket scientist"
(we know who that is), I am smart enough to realize the Salt City tournament
director, CHRIS BOWES has accumulated enough points in the Angler of the Year
race that he can take the next two tournaments off.
On the strength of 2 first place, 1 second place, and 1 third place finish,
Bowes has mathmatically eliminated the rest of the
field from catching him.
So tell the engraver to fire up the machine cause
CHRIS BOWES is SALT CITY BASSMASTERS 2002 ANGLER of the YEAR.
CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS!!
cus
September
26, 2002
TWO-DAY
TOURNAMENT SIGN UP
Encouraged to do in person, but if can't
contact Cusano or Noffey
As always it is prefered that club members sign-up
for tournaments in person, but with other commitments we know this isn't always
possible.
So if you have to contact someone in regards to getting on the tournament list
for either
If you know of any members that planned on fishing but couldn't make the
meeting, please let them know of this change.
Additional information: Cost for both tournaments will be the standard $25 per
tournament (or $50 for both). You may sign up for one tournament, but should
understand that we will be paying back the top 10 places for the combined
two-days of weight. Lunker will pay back $5/person each day.
Points race for the club 6 person team is very tight
with 4 spots remaining, 1 secured and 1 99% secured. There are about 10
individuals who could fill up the remaining 4 spots. So good
luck to all.
LASTLY: Don't forget about the club's "CATCH the FUTURE" NYSBCF scholarship
fund raiser. The individual that raises the most money will win a year's worth
of free entries (bass points tournaments only).
Let's show the federation what
cus
Eric Barker
wins on
On a day most Club Members would like to forget Eric Barker put his pratice time to
GOOD use and brought a mixed bag limit of Largemouths
and Smallies to the scales weighing 12lbs. 9ozs.. Eric caught
with Crankbaits in 5-10 ft. w/rocks and on Tubes
along Weed Lines in 8+ ft. of water. Tournament Director Chris Bowes continues on his HOT streak
with a 2nd place finish, weighing in 5 Largemouths @
12 lbs. 8 ozs.. Chris caught his fish on Black & Blue
Tubes in 4-5 ft. of water with Milfoil type weeds. 3rd place goes to Steve Houseknecht
who weighed in 9lbs. 15ozs.. Steve caught his 4 Largemouths
on a Black & Blue Soft plastic bait fished in 5-7 ft. of water with deep
water near by. Keith Cardinale
came in 4th with a mixed bag of Largemouths and Smallies weighing 9lbs. 4ozs.. Keith caught his fish on Tubes and Soft
Plastic Jerk Baits in 1-6 ft. of water with rock and weeds, Keith also mentioned that Cloud cover made
a big difference as to when his fish would bite. Lunker goes to Roger Stahl with a 4lb. 7oz. Largemouth.
All the Tournament Results can be found by clicking on the "Results"
menu!!
Cusano Makes
2003 State Team
Terpening just misses in his rookie season
Whoever said timing is everything must have been a
bass angler. With less than 5 minutes of fishing time left and a very small
limit in the boat, Mike Cusano and his boat partner, Vic Johnson, made one last
stop on Mike's primary spot. Five pitches of a Bass Pro Shops flipping tube
produced one 2 1/2 lb. smallmouth bass that was the difference in allowing
Mike brought a limit to the scales that weighed 8.32 lbs and secured the 8th
spot on the divisional team.
Mike wanted to express his sincere thanks to Vic Johnson, of Black Rock
Bassmasters for giving up his time and allowing Mike to fish his water.
Standing in 33rd place overall prior to the start of the final federation
event, Craig Terpening made a huge charge in order to
try and qualify for the divisional team in his NYSBCF rookie season. Craig
brought a limit of smallmouth in that weighed 13.41 lbs that garnered him 11th
place for the tournament.
(continued below)
Terpening comes close
Matt Martin another strong year
(cont...)
Craig came within a 1 1/4 lbs. of qualifying for the divisional team and
finished in 12th place overall. While Craig was happy with his overall season,
he was some what disappointed because he had the qualifying fish on his line 3
different times.
Still an exceptional first season.
As a club,
Check out all results on the NYS Federation page by clicking on LINKS in the
upper left corner.
Wanted to thank all the
cus
The Club has sent a $200.00 deposit in to reserve a space for the Sports Show
2003.
Officer nominations were held at the Sept. meeting, they are as follows:
President- Mike Cusano
V.P./ Sec.- Joe Noffey
Tourn. Dir.- Chris Bowes
Treasurer- Craig Terpening
/ Ed Flick
Elections will be held at the Oct. meeting !
NYSBCF has started a Youth Scholarship Program, Pledge Forms were passed out at
the Sept. meeting, this involves money pledged for total weight per angler from
the 2 day event comming up in Oct., all the info is posted on the NYSBCF's
Web Site. The monies will be collected at the Nov. meeting, with the Club
Member collecting the most money winning 6 "FREE" entries to next
years Tournaments!! If there are any questions regarding this you can call Mike Cusano @ 695-4969.
CLUB RULE CHANGE: It was voted on and accepted at the Sept. meeting that the
Non-Boater Angler of the Year be given a Plaque and moved to 9th place in the
Points Standings (unless they have already finished in a higher Points
Position).
New Fishing Lic."s are
needed by the end of Sept.
NYSBCF Cayuga Lake Tournament results: 189 Federation Anglers fished the event,
18 Salt City Club Members fished, Mike Cusano
finished in 6th place with 15.26 lbs., Salt City is currently in 6th place
overall.
Anyone intrested in a place to stay the Sat. night of
the 2 day event can contact Harry Stewart
@ 445-0263.
Scroll down to the next title for info on the CHANGE OF LOCATION for the 1st
day of the 2 day event !!!
TOURNAMENT
LOCATION CHANGE NOTICE
Because of the possibility of extremely low water levels at Redfield Res., the Tournament Committee and
the Tournament Director have decided to change the location to the 1000
Volunteers
Needed For B.A.S.S. 1000
Harry Stewart is looking for at least 25 volunteers to help at the weight-in at
French Creek Marina in Clayton Sept. 12-14. If you are interested call Harry at
his store, The Treasure Hut. You can reach Harry at 445-0263. To encourage you
to help out B.A.S.S. will be drawing a life membership from the pool of volunteers.
It might also be a great chance to pick up a few tips.
CUSANO WINS ON
CAYUGA
At our Clubs most recent Tournament, on
HIGHLIGHTS FROM
THE AUGUST MEETING
The drawing for the Black
The PVA Tourn. scheduled for Aug.17th & 18th on
At the recently held CTE on
Tournament Director Chris Bowes
has printed and framed Certificates of Apperication
to be given to our Club Sponsors.
Mike Cusano has 6 tickets left for
the NYSBCF's Bass Boat Raffle.
Mike is still looking for UPC
Labels and Old Club info, these can be brought to any
meeting.
Congrats go out to Club Member Dave Celi for his LUNKER catch at the NYSBCF's Tourn. on
As a Club,
Nominations for Club Officers will take place at the Sept. Meeting, with
Elections taking place in Oct.
Any outstanding Sponsor money should be brought in as soon as possible.
We have 61 paid Club Members!!
Last but certainly not least the Club had quite a discussion about the fish
kill at the BFL Tournament on Cayuga Lake the week before our Club Tourn., it was the general consenus
that if Operation Bass does not change it's weigh-in methods to better suit the
survival of the Bass, the Club will not support this organization in the
future!
NYSBCF Honored
as B.A.S.S. Federation of the Year
B.A.S.S. announced at the 2002 Bassmaster's Classic
that our parent organization the New York State Bass Chapter Federation was chosen
to receive the B.A.S.S. Federation of the Year award.
This is an outstanding achievement, and all NYSBCF members should be very proud
of this. Please take a moment and go to the NYS Federation website (click on
Links, upper left to take you there), and read what President Tomassi has to say about it.
Congratulation to all of you, for it is your effort in the club that make the federation what it is today...
cus
IMPORTANT:
Meeting Date Changed to AUGUST 8TH
Make sure you don't violate offlimits for Cayuga tournament
REMINDER: The Salt City meeting that would of taken
place on August 1st, has been changed to August 8th. This was because our Salt
City Club team will be practicing on
When the club reunites on August 8th, we will be doing a tournament drawing for
the
As always, if you can't make the meeting and wish to participate please contact
the tournament director, CHRIS BOWES beforehand. Also, make sure you let him
know whether you will be fishing as a boater/non-boater.
Can't wait to head to
Wish your team luck!!
See you on the 8th...
cus
PVA Tournament
Canceled
Due to lack of contestants, not support
Ken Anderson, PVA tournament organizer, has just put a message out on the
NYSBCF website canceling the Cayuga Lake PVA tournament.
He especially thanked Salt City Bassmaster's for
their support in this project, unfortunately due to some miscommunications
there were not enough PVA contestants rounded up to make this a worthwhile
event.
Hopefully things will work out for next year. I am very proud of the club's
willingness to get involved with this worthwhile cause and am confident that
Salt City Bassmasters will do the same next year.
Thanks again!!
cus
July 12, 2002
BOWES MAKES IT
TWO IN A ROW
Tournament Director Chris Bowes is
off to a GREAT start this Season with his 2nd consecutive win. Not only has he
won the 1st two Tournaments, he has also taken the Lunker winnings in both
Tournaments. On a hard day of fishing at
Update on former Club Member Pete Anderson,
Pete fished a PA State District
Tournament 7/7/02, on Keuka Lake and finished in 5th
place, Pete had 1 dead (4 1/2lb.) Smallie at weigh
in time which cost him a 2nd or 3rd place finish.
Check the Results menu for a complete listing of where everyone finished at
Sandy Pond.
JULY MEETING
HIGHLITES
REMINDER: The August Meeting has
been moved back 1 week to Aug. 8th because of the CTE.
The Drawing for the Sandy Pond Tournament took place at the July Meeting -
Launch is at Brennans Bay (Noto's),
this is on Renshaw Rd. off of Rt. 3, at the North end
of the Pond, Launch time is 5:00am, Blast is at 6:00am, Weigh-in is at 2:00pm,
there will be a $8.00 Launch fee - try and have the correct amount of money for
this - Joe Noffey
will be collecting the money. Boat check persons will be Ron Kelly and Tim Jones.
Mike Cusano has not received any
information back from the NYSBCF concerning the PVA Tournament.
CTE members need to purchase a Vermont Fishing Lic.
Mike Cusano has 7 tickets left for
the Bass Boat Raffle being held by NYSBCF.
At the NYSBCF Tournament on Chautauqua, June 16th, the Club had 13 Members
fishing, Ron Kelly was the Clubs
top finisher, Salt City is currently in 8th place overall.
It was suggested at the July Meeting that "bottled ice" be used in
the Live Wells for up coming Tournaments to help prevent the number of dead
fish we had at the Oneida Lake Tournament.
Matt Stevens and Mike Cusano both won free entries into
Tournaments for their Rod and Reel donations.
Because of Larry Hopkins's withdrawl from the CTE, Joe
Koetting is now on the Six Man Team and Bill Kooi will be
the 2nd alternate.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes
reports that the Wed. Nite Tournaments are doing quite
well - 10 Boats the 1st nite and 14 boats the 2nd Nite.
The Club currently has 56 paid Members.
See next article below for Oneida Lake Tournament story and go to
"Results" menu for more info on who finished where.
Tournament
Results
Pratice time paid big dividens
for Tournament Director Chris Bowes
at our recent Tournament on
Ron Kelly leads all
Ron Kelly, who brought 5 bass in weighing 14.31 lbs was the highest Salt City
finisher and finished in 12th place overall at this event. He won $211 for his
effort.
As a club,
Bill Kooi fishing in his first state event captured
Also, the club had its share of mishaps on the trip down. Bill Kooi, blew a tire and drove on his rim 40 miles or so
before realizing it. Craig Terpening lost his entire
trailer wheel after the lug nuts loosened up.
So before you trail anywhere go check your lug nuts with your wrench!!
See you at
cus
MORE MEETING
HIGHLITES
The names of potential boaters for the PVA Tourn. have been submitted to the
NYSBCF.
CTE Reg. money has been received by NYSBCF.
Ticket sales for the NYSBCF's Boat Raffle are going
very slow.
Mike Cusano is still looking for
past Club news.
Don't forget to bring into Meetings, Berkely UPC Labels, these will be used to purchase Fish Habitat from Berkely to donate to the Onon.
A $40.00 Gift Certificate from BPS was given to Bob Mabee for his time spent making
the Award Certificates given out at the Awards Banquet.
Anyone interested in custom made "Davies" Topwater
baits or in having existing baits custom painted should contact Club Member Dave Celi @
479-7537.
We now have 52 paid Club Members!
The Clubs Banner has been updated to reflect our new Sponsers
thanks to Joe Spicer.
Try and support our Club Sponsers whenever possible!!
more news below
JUNE MEETING
HIGHLITES
REMINDER: The July Meeting has
been moved up one week to June 27th because of the July 4th
The Draw for the Oneida Lake Bass Tourn.(Sun.June 23rd) took place at the
last Meeting, Launch is at the South Shore Boat Launch, Rt. 31, between
Bridgeport & Lakeport, Launch time
The Draw for the Sandy Pond Tourn.(Sun.
July 7th) will take place at the next Meetimg.
KIDS FISHING DAY: Sat. June 22nd @
Dick Wescott's Pond,
11:30am till--, bring your own drinks and a dish to pass, let Dick know if you
are attending @ 678-2787, directions are enclosed in the Newsletter.
Hats & Shirts with the Club's Logo can be ordered at the next Club Meeting
from Club Member Steve Houseknecht,
Steve will need the money when your order is placed.
Wed. Night Tournaments start June 19th, ALL
Club Rules apply!!
Craig Terpening
will be the Boat Check Person for all Wed. Night Tournaments.
Bring in your old Rods & Reels to Donate to Youth Groups,
your name will be entered into a drawing to win a free entry to a Club
Tournament.
MAY MEETING
HIGHLITES
The up coming Walleye Tourn. was discussed -
the info is as follows: Date- Sun. May 19th, Launch at Fremacs
Marine on Rt. 31 in Lakeport, $4.00/boat launch fee, 5:00am launch, 6:00am
blast, 2:00pm weigh-in, 3 fish limit, 18" min. length, live bait ok, Boat
Check Persons are Ron Kelly and Joe Koetting,
this is a Catch & Release Tournament! We could use more boaters for this
Tournament, contact Tourn. Dir. Chris Bowes if you are a boater and have
not yet signed up!!
We had 54 kids sign up at the Clubs recent Casting Kids Contest - this was a
huge success, Thanks to all Members who helped out.
All Members wanting to participate in the PVA Tourn. on
Tickets are still available from Mike Cusano
for the NYSBCF's Bass Boat Raffle.
Your UPC labels from Berkley Products can be turned in at any Club function -
these will be used to obtain Fish Habitat from
Anyone fishing NYSBCF Tourn.'s must send in their
entry fee at least 2 weeks early to avoid a $25.00 late fee.
At the June Meeting the Draw for the Oneida Lake Bass Tourn.(Sun. June 23rd) will take place.
The 1st Wed. Nite Tourn. is June 19th.,
locking thru to
Reminder - the JULY Meeting is
being moved ahead 1 week to JUNE 27TH because of the July 4th
We currently have 49 paid Club Members.
FYI: There will be a Tracker / Nitro Tournament on
" www.nitroowner.com ". Club member Bill Kooi will be going to this
Tournament and can be contacted for additional information at 315-738-9569.
Sign up for walleye tournament
At this Thursday's meeting, new club sponsor Dr. Rick Cavallaro will be giving a brief seminar on chiropractic
health.
Club members planning on participating in the
If you are unable to make the meeting and want to participate in the
tournament, please contact any of the club's officers before Thursday (May 2nd)
and let them know if you will be a boater or non-boater.
Also, don't forget tournament entry fees are now $25 (payable at time of sign
up).
Lastly at the meeting, we will review the tournament rules for the upcoming
tournament season.
Look forward to seeing you there.
cus
Interested in
Bulk Oil
Contact Matt Martin
Matt Martin has been looking into purchasing a 55 gallon barrel of Amsco Synthetic High Tech oil (used for Mercury Optimax).
Matt mentioned this at a past meeting and had some interest. If you are still
interested, please contact Matt to finalize. Matt is estimating the cost at
approximately $15 /gallon. Which is much cheaper when compared to $25 /gallon
cost when purchased in individual gallon containers.
So don't delay, contact Matt as soon as possible.
cus
Club did double duty on April 13th
The first session was from
In the second session from
Special thanks to Chris Bowes for coordinating and working these two contests.
Chris spoke with the Great Northern Mall to secure the location and with Dick
Strike of Dick's Sporting Goods to get each contestant a wonderful participants package.
Want to also thank club members Bill Barden, Mike Cusano,
Ron Kelly, Joe Noffey, Mike Sharlow,
and Craig Terpening for setting up, working both
sessions, and for cleaning up. Excellent team work!!
Make sure you check the photo section of the website for upcoming pictures...
cus
NYS Dept. of
Drainage Shares Angler Findings
Onondaga Lake has great catch rate
In the past when someone mentioned
Well, thanks to the hard work of groups like the New York State Department of
Drainage and Sanitation (NYSDDS), images of giant bass and walleye will pop up
when
NYSDDS employees, Joe Mastriano and Nick Capoza, gave a brief synopsis of
The last year's angling diaries revealed a catch rate of 3.4 keeper bass/hour.
Any fisheries manager or bass angler worth the salt on their Senko's will tell
you a catch rate of 3.4 keeper bass/hour is
exceptional.
In addition to the angling diaries, the NYSDDS conducted nest counting and electrofishing to help round out their statistical
analysis. First time observations of smallmouth bass nesting, was especially
noteworthy.
One sour note, is that while fish are reproducing the
odds of their young reaching adulthood are less than in other lakes. The NYSDDS
attributes this to a lack of cover for the young of the year (YOY) fish to
hide.
To try and increase the recruitement of the YOY fish,
the NYSDDS has once again applied for a state grant to enhance the fish
habitat. The grant calls for the purchase of man-made fish boxes,
that will allow the YOY fish a chance to hide from the numerous gizzard
shad in the lake.
Once the grant has been secured, the
Thanks to Joe and Nick for taking the time to stop by.
If you haven't gotten your 2002 Angling Diary, please do so!!
cus
Highlites of April Meeting
Because of a conflict with the CTE the August Meeting is being moved to August
8th.
Also because of a conflict with Port City Bassmasters the Redfield Tournament
will be Sat. Oct 5th and
Draw for the Walleye Tourn. will take place at the May Meeting, your dues must be paid
in full to enter the Tournament draw!
Two Tournament Committee members will be checking Livewells
and Kill Switches at all Club Tournaments, you will be told which Committee
Member to report to at the Tournament draw.
8 new weigh-in bags have been purchased for our Tournament weigh-in's
Wed. night Tournaments will run from June 19th - Aug. 7th.
The Club will pick up 1/2 the entry fee to the PVA Tournament for all Members
participating.
The entry fee has been sent into the NYSBCF for the CTE to avoid a late fee!
NYSBCF is looking for a candidate for Tournament Director starting 2003 season,
anyone interested can contact Mike Cusano.
1st and 2nd CTE alternates (Joe Koetting,Pat
O'hern) will be given $150.00 ea.(expense money) if
they decide to pre fish the event with the CTE members.
Each club will be allowed to have 8 boats pre fishing the CTE.
The Club is looking into purchasing a Digital Camera, more info at the May
meeting.
It was decided at the April Meeting to postpone any limits on Club Membership
at this time.
The tournament fee for the 2002 season is $25.00 /person. The payout schedule
is: $18.00/payout, $2.00 to Club, $5.00 for Lunker. With approx. 30 anglers
participating in a tournament, the top 5 anglers would cash a check.
The possibility of a Club Classic is being discussed by the Clubs Tournament
Committee, more info on this at the next meeting.
Chiropractor and Club sponsor Dr. R. Cavallaro will
give a short lecture on Healthy Backs at the May meeting.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WHEN EVER POSSIBLE
NYSBCF Boat
Raffle Tickets
Bring your money to assure yourself a ticket
Several Salt City members have expressed an interest in purchasing a NYSBCF
boat raffle ticket. I only have a limited number of tickets and these will be
sold on a first come first serve basis. So if you want to ensure yourself a
ticket, you should consider bringing a check or cash to this coming meeting.
There are 9 tickets left and I know of at least 7 people that have already
expressed an early interest, and the club is planning on buying a ticket or
two. So my advice is get your money in as quickly as
possible.
Our next meeting is April 4th. Hope to see you there.
cus
March 29, 2002
Reminder: Get
Club Dues Paid
The 2002 fishing season is fast approaching, so for those existing members that
have not yet paid your club dues please get your $60 into either Wally O'hern or myself.
Also, if you have a B.A.S.S. subscription that has lapsed that must be kept
current in order for you to receive the National B.A.S.S. insurance benefits
during the tournament season. So keep those memberships current as well.
Our club membership is growning rapidly, already have
39 paid members. With membership growing so large, we as a club may want to
discuss limiting the number of
cus
March 25, 2002
NYS Dept. of
Drainage and Sanitation to Discuss 2001 Anglers Diary Results
Volunteers needed for 2002 program
At the April 4th Salt City Bassmaster meeting, Joe Mastriano and crew will be going over the data collected by
Salt City members and other participants in Onondaga Lake and the neighboring
Seneca River during the 2001 season.
The data is used to help determine the overall fishing health of these two
bodies of water.
I'm sure the results will be very entertaining to see. Plus, members will have
the opportunity to sign up for the 2002 Angling Diaries program.
Hope to see you there.
cus
Or at least officially document
it
Any one with old Salt City Bassmasters records is asked to step forward with
either copies or old documentation. If you'd like we can copy the documents for
you and return them.
If you have the opportunity, feel free to attend a club meeting (meeting times
are same as always: first Thursday of every month at Rapheal's
in
Some items
The only way
Lastly, don't worry if the information isn't organized. Just bring us a box of
stuff and we will sort through it.
THANKS FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE.
cus
March 21, 2002
Time Out to
Fish Receives Donation from Salt City
Hope to continue promotion of fishing in New
York State
Salt City Bassmaster members realize that the youth
of today are the future sportsmen and women of tomorrow. Programs like the
Carpenter's Brook Hatchery's Time Out to Fish provide several benefits to these
youths. By teaching children how to fish, providing children with means to
fish, and exposing the children to the joyous feeling associated with catching a
fish, this program is building future sportsmen and women for
On Tuesday, March 19th, Salt City Bassmasters' president, Mike Cusano,
presented to Steve Wowelko of the Friends of the
Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery a large collection of donated fishing rods and
reels. The Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery will use these fishing rods and
reels for their Time Out to Fish program.
Throughout the 2001 fishing season,
Lastly, it was a pleasure to meet with the Friends of the Carpenter's Brook
Fish Hatchery and to hear that they share many of the same concerns as other
sporting groups throughout NY, and that they are taking action to address those
concerns. Keep up the good work!
I'm very proud of our membership for bringing this about... please think of
other worthwhile projects.
cus
March 19, 2002
NYSBCF
Tournament Director, Pam Bliss to Step Down
After end of 2002 season
At the March 17th, NYSBCF meeting federation president, Wayne Tomassi announced that tournament director, Pam Bliss, will
be resigning after the 2002 NYSBCF Award Banquet.
Pam has been tournament director for 3 seasons and has done a wonderful job of
automating the draw process, book keeping, organizing, and dealing with
countless pain in the butt anglers (myself included).
While we are saddened to see Pam step down,
When fishing the federation trail this year, please make sure to let Pam know
how much you've appreciated her help.
Good luck Pam!!!
cus
March 19, 2002
Post Standard
Fishing Guide in March 20th Paper
Check out what some of your fellow club
members have to say
Syracuse Post Standard Outdoor Writer, J. Mike Kelly's annual fishing guide
will be coming in tomorrow's newspaper.
Kelly interviewed several
cus
NYSBCF
Tournament Advisory Board Rules on Open Items
CTE and youth decisions reached
two part story...
At the NYSBCF's Spring Meeting on March 17th, Pam
Bliss presented the NYSBCF's Tournament Advisory
Board (TAB)decisions on several issues raised
throughout the previous season.
The TAB is comprised of Ted Barth, Rose LaValley, Chris Loftus, Joe Matt, Stephanie Miura, Mark Ventra, and the NYSBCF Tournament Director, Pam Bliss.
Meeting on
CTE PRACTICE/PARTICIPATION:
Approved letting two alternate anglers from each club practice during the two
official practice days.
- Official alternates must be on official CTE roster before start of practice
period
- Minimum of one participant (angler or official alternate) per boat
- CTE designated helpers allowed to fish on practice days (will not divulge any
tournament information to participants)
- CTE designated helpers (who are not designated alternates) allowed to fish on
tournament days but they must yield to anglers that are participating in the
tournament and will not divulge any tournament information to participants)
- Club's alternates are not allowed to fish on tournament days, except in case
of replacing existing team member
- Once the tournament has started non-participants will not divulge any
tournament information to participants.
- No participant may solicit or take advice from any non-competitor once the
official tournament off-limits has started.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO
The first and second alternates will be allowed to practice with the club team
if they wish to. Congratulations to Joe Koetting and
Pat O'hern for qualifing as
first and second alternates, respectively. For both of them this would be their
first trip to a CTE.
-continued
NYSBCF
Tournament Advisory Board ....
continued from above
Local Expert: Defined as an
individual who has received compensation directly related to that body of water
within the past 12 months, including but not limited to: a guide, bait-shop
owner, fisheries biologist, tournament competitor who cashed a check, etc...
Again, it has to be on that specific body of water.
Fog Procedure: If there is fog
potential tournament will have a mandatory set speed limit of 30 mph on lake
until a specific time. The length of the madatory
speed limit will be set by the TAB and minimum will be one hour.
Youth Participation at CTE: TAB
voted to not allow the Junior Federation to send a "team" to the CTE.
Youth Participation on Points Trail:
Issue was to allow Junior Federation members (16 to 18 yrs old) option to
participate as non-paying members who would not compete for prizes only points
on the Jr. Federation. TAB voted to NOT ALLOW this type of participation.
Boat-check pre-send off: Will
continue to try and check boats at ramp or other designated area... will
process improve as time goes on.
Voice of tournament angler: Done
in order to better server tournament anglers. Added new email address to
Website (TAB@nybassfed.com). Assigned TAB member to specific club and notify
clubs about their representative.
cus