October 2015

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2 The Vice’s View 15 Letter from our VP 3-6 Calendar / Future Events 16 MWS Sept Board Minutes 7 Renewals & Elections 17 MSSFA Board Minutes 8 Mount Your Big Fish!!!!! 19 Big Fish Rules and Form 9-11 Event Reports 20 It Pays to Belong 12 Captain/Crew Standings 21 Classifieds 13 Salmon Fishing 102 22 Sponsors 14 Exec. Dir. Report

VICE’S VIEW steelheaders GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING GUEST SPEAKERS OCTOBER 6TH, 2015

Chris Winslow (Lake Erie Algae Bloom) and Salty Dog Fishing Team (Surfing for Steel)

The ongoing issues related to Algae Bloom in Lake Erie are cause for concern. There has been much written about the causes and what should be done to fix the problem. To help us better understand these issues our October speaker will be Dr. Christopher Winslow, Interim Director of both the Ohio Sea Grant College Program and the Ohio State University's F.T. Stone Laboratory. Born in Midland Michigan, raised in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Chris received his B.S. from Ohio University and both his M.S. and Ph.D. from Bowling Green State Uni- versity. For the past twelve years, Chris has been a fixture at Stone La- boratory, teaching aquatic biology and mentoring college students in the lab's Research Experience for Undergraduates Scholarship Program. Prior to joining Ohio Sea Grant Chris was an Instructor at BGSU (2002-09) and an Assistant Professor at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (2009-11). His research focuses on behavioral, population, and community ecology of fish- es with an emphasis on the impact of invasive species. Recently, however, his research and time have focused more on Lake Erie nutrient loading and harmful algal bloom issues.

Ever wonder what it takes to surf fish in the Great Lakes?

The second half of our October meeting will feature a presentation from the Salty Dog fishing team on Surf fishing for Steelhead. Dave and Ray will cover surf fishing tackle and provide their insight on how to take advantage of this not so popular but easy to do tech- nique. Be sure to reserve the evening of Oc- tober 6th for what will surely be an informative evening.

THE METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS MEET THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7pm Open to all members and public

LIVONIA SENIORS CENTER AT THE SOUTHEAST OR- DER OF FARMINGTON ROAD AND FIVE MILE ROAD -

15218 FARMINGTON RD, LIVONIA, MI 48154.

If you have any questions, contact Larry Tabaka - Email: [email protected] or ph: 313-215-8979 METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS 2015 CALENDAR steelheaders

OCTOBER 3 Steelhead Alley River Tournament (Include Elk Cr. PA) Chair: Phil Bustos 6 General Membership Meeting 10 Vermillion Walleye Tournament w HVS Chair: Jim Robertson 17 Au Sable River Tournament Chair: April Tang 24 Pere Marquette River (Flies Only Section) w TCAS Chair: Phil Bustos

NOVEMBER 3 General Membership Meeting 5 Captain/Crew/River Angler 2016 Calendar Meeting 7 River Tournament Manistee w DS Chair: Mark Platt

DECEMBER 1 CHRISTMAS PARTY - HAPPY HOLIDAYS !

BIG FISH 2015! Big Fish Coordinator: Karen Westphal

The 2015 Big Fish contest is already underway! All existing members needed to be entered by April’s meeting. All new members have 30 days from join date to sign-up!

The cost is $5.00 for the biggest fish in each category, and $5.00 for the biggest fish caught over all for the year (Jackpot). The categories are: Wall- eye, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Steelhead Trout, King, Coho, and Atlantic Salmon.

You can also send your entry to “Big fish Contest”, 32160 W. 11 Mi. Rd. Farmington Hills, Mi 48336. Make your check payable to Karen Westphal with “Big Fish” in the memo portion of your check. You can find the Big Fish Rules within this newsletter.

So far this fishing season there have been just a few entries.

Lake Fish entered: Eric Braden- 12 lb. King Ted Ringer- 8.05 lb. Laker Henry Nabors- 5.2 lb. Laker Mark Lewallen- 9.8 lb. Walleye

River Fish entered: Fabian Sepulveda- 9.5 lb. Walleye

I am waiting for a couple of entries that were not complete. Please send your completed entry form along with a picture of your fish within 30 days of your catch for it to qualify. incomplete entries will not be considered. All fish must be weighed on a State certified scale, or the Metro West scale. No Exceptions!

Send your entries to [email protected], or Big Fish contest, 32160 W.11 mi. Rd. Farmington Hills, Mi. 48336. You can also turn in entries to me personally at the monthly meetings.

Good luck to everyone!

CONSERVATION PLEDGE I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural resources of my country; its air, soil, and minerals; its forests, waters, and wildlife.

Ben East, 11-9-1937 Michigan United Conservation Clubs Metro-West Steelheaders THE SECOND HALF OF THE METRO-WEST RIVER FISHING TOURNAMENTsteelheaders SEASON

It's the second half of the river fishing season. The days are getting shorter and the fall weather will so be upon us. The salmon will fill the river for their annual spawning ritual. The race for River Angler Of the Year is up for the taking and it could be you! The river tournament calendar for the second half of the season is as follows.

October 3rd Ohio Steelhead Alley (includes Elk Creek PA.) Chairperson Phil Bustos October 17th Au Sable River Chairperson April Tang October 24th Pere Marquette ( Flies Only Section) Chairperson Phil Bustos November 7th Manistee River Challenge with Detroit Steelheaders Chairperson Mark Platt

Come out to the events and have some fun you don't have to have a boat or have fly fishing equipment. You can fish from the banks or wade and use a spinning rod and cast. Who knows you could be Metro West's next River Angler of the Year!

Submitted by; Phil Bustos, Metro West River and Stream Chairman

OHIO / STEELHEAD ALLEY RIVER TOURNAMENT SATURDAY OCT. 3 Event Chairman: Jeff Bustos / Phil Bustos WHERE: Any Rivers in Ohio Vermilion, Rocky, Grand, Chagrin, Cuyahoga, Conneaut, etc. (also includes Elk Creek PA.)

WEIGH-IN: Will be determined where the majority of the anglers fish. Emerald Necklace Marina, 1500 Scenic Park Drive, Lake- wood, Ohio 44107 OR: Vermilion Municipal Boat Ramp, (Check with River Chairmen day of tournament)

START TIME: one hour before sunrise

PULL LINES: 3:00PM. Be in line with fish or CRP to weigh at 4:00pm. Ohio 1 man legal Limit (If fishing Elk Creek PA, only the best two fish will count for the tournament)

CONTACT CHAIRMAN: Phil Bustos cell 313 670-2309 e-mail [email protected]

Jeff Bustos cell 734 968-6143 USGS waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt e-mail [email protected] for daily stream flow conditions. ERIE OUTFITTERS bait, tackle, fly shop

5404 Lake Rd., Sheffield Lake, Ohio 44054 ORVIS OHIO RIVERS FISHING REPORTS owner Craig T. Lewis http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=6120 www.erieoutfitters.com search: fishing reports.

THE STATE OF OHIO DNR ohiodnr.gov FISHING WITH JIM click on: wildlife, click on: fishing www.fishwithjimoutfitters.com for on line fishing license, river maps & steelhead fishing information. VERMILION/HURON OCTOBER 10, 2015 WALLEYE TOURNAMENTsteelheaders Port Captain: Jim Robertson

Tournament rules will be as follows: Tournament cost $10.00 per angler, all prize money, NO LUNCH Paid in accordance of tournament form 2015 $10.00 per boat, big fish 75% for biggest walleye 25% for second biggest walleye

Set lines 1 hour before sun rise, 7:00 am approximately 10:00 am Fish call. 2:00 pm pull lines. All coolers must be in line by 3:00 pm, no exceptions 3:00 pm weigh in one legal Ohio Limit, 6 fish per boat. Please have your tournament and release of liability Forms filled out prior to the weigh in.

The weigh in will be held at the Huron Ohio public launch site across the river from the municipal marina.

There will be no lunch or dinner provided.

MARINAS for slip reservations HURON OHIO 419 433 5000 monitoring channel 09 [email protected] Huron Lighthouse coordinates 41-24.58 82-32.32 VERMILION MUNICIPAL DOCKS 440 967 7087

MOTEL PLANTATION MOTEL 419 433 4790. half way between Huron and Vermillion. AU SABLE RIVER TOURNAMENT SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 steelheaders Event Chair: April Tang

Off to the East Side of the state for the first event in a number of years on the beautiful Au Sable! If you have never spent some time on this river, it truly is one to see! Even if you have spent some time on this stream, come on out and see it again! Apart from Kings, this fishery has held strong all of these years, let’s hope to capitalize!

Please RSVP no later than 5:00pm on 10/15 confirming your attendance. You can contact me either via cell 610-417-8775 or email [email protected].

Start time: 1 hour before sunrise Boundaries: Au Sable River from Foote Dam to mouth of river Weigh-in time: 4 PM Weigh-in location: Oscoda Riverbank Park, 409-699 W River Rd, Oscoda, MI Dinner: Hilltop Bar, 431 W Mill St, Oscoda, MI, right after weigh-in. The bar is family-friendly as long as we don't stay too late. Rules: Placement judged by total length of a up to a one angler legal limit. Only legal size fish will be considered so please check your Michigan Fish- ing Guide. Catch-and-release is encouraged especially for salmon since the salmon fishery in Lake Huron isn't doing so well. Please refer to the river tournament rules on the website for further details on how to submit your photo for a catch. Big Fish: $5 per head, largest fish by length 100% payout. Bring either the fish for catch-and-keep to the weigh-in, or clear photos for catch and release in accordance with MWS river tournament rules on the website. Species: Atlantic and Coho salmon + Steelhead, Brown and Rainbow trout. Local intel: Linn Davis at Ausable River Store - ausableriverstore.com Oscoda.com has information on lodging, dining, etc.

We would like to encourage more ladies to attend so gentlemen, please extend this invitation to your wives, daughters, nieces and mothers!

PERE MARQUETTE RIVER TOURNAMENT (FLIES ONLY SECTION) OCTOBER 24 Event Chairman: Phil Bustos

WHERE: Pere Marquette River in Baldwin Michigan. M-37 to Gleason’s Landing. FLIES ONLY. NO KILL!

WEIGHT-IN: Green Cottage Boat Ramp at the end of Peacock Rd.

START TIME: One hour before sunrise.

PULL LINES: 3:00pm, In line with Catch Release Picture (CRP) to Weigh-In at 4:00pm. (See Metro West River Angler Rules under “Measurement Rules”)

ELIGIBLE SPECIES: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

RIVER CAPTAIN: Phil Bustos cell 313 670-2309 email [email protected] MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Last steelheadersFirst Exp Dues Bowers James 15 08 40 Please see me at the October 6th General Meeting to pay your dues. You can renew by Hinatsu Lance 15 09 40 cash, check or credit card. If you do not plan to Kowall Mike 15 09 40 be at the meeting, please mail a check or credit Leach James 15 08 40 card info to MWS, 1689 Norfolk, Birmingham, MI 48009 or call credit card info to 248 225 Maddux Jim 15 08 40 4964. Novelli David 15 09 40 Henry Nabors, Membership Director Szulczewski Karl 15 08 40

Withrow Catherine 15 08 40 The Expiration date is YY MM

METRO-WEST ELECTIONS FOR 2016 BOARD

I will be taking nominations for the Metro-West officiers and directors for the 2016 Board. Open Positions are: Club Officers - One year term President Open Vice-President Open Secretary Open Treasurer Open Board of Directors - Three Year Terms Three Seats Open If you or someone you know in the club would like to be on the board, please step up and join us. Nominations can be given to me at the October 6th meeting or by emailing me at [email protected] or call me if you have questions about the positions at 419-344-2541. Please plan to attend the November 3rd meeting to participate in these elections. Eric Braden, Metro-West Election Chairman

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:

Please submit all contributions for the November newsletter by: OCTOBER 22nd - Submissions after this date cannot be accepted.

Do you have an announcement, information, or story, for club members? Contact: Adam Trenz, Editor at (810) 569-4184 or [email protected] TIME TO UPDATE! WANTED! BIG STEELHEAD & KING SALMON FORsteelheaders DIS- PLAY MOUNT UPDATES! GET YOUR TROPHY MOUNTED AT NO COST TO

YOU!

The Plan:

Jeff Bustos is heading up the effort to replace the clubs current Steelhead display mount. During the January 2014 Board Meeting Jeff made the pitch for three new mounts. At the May 2014 Board Meeting funding was approved for Taxidermy and transport cases for one fish. Funding for the remain- ing two proposed mounts will be reviewed and approved as the process progresses in 2015. A Taxidermist has been selected to provide “skin on” mounts, for a Winter Male Steel head (Pink/Red Cheeks), a Summer Big Lake Steelhead and a Summer Big Lake King. If you decide to “Donate” your fish for update of the MWS Show & Outreach Display’s, here is what you get:

 Bragging Rights!!  Your name w/ date caught & weight, will be engraved on a brass tag located on the display base.

Criteria:

 All submittals must be in good condition (No broken backs, prop or lamprey marks… please).  Winter River Male (Pink/Red Cheeks): Minimum Weight (Close to): 14 Lbs Sammy Steelhead is being retired!  Summer Big Lake Steelhead: Minimum Weight (Close to): 14 Lbs  Summer Big Lake King: Minimum Weight (Close to): 27 Lbs [Silver phase only]  Note: 1) Selection will be based on a first come first served basis, except where more than one fish may be available. If more than one fish is submitted, say at a MWS event, then the “Better Looker” will be selected, 2) Minimum Weights: We want a “Big Fish”, but also want a mount ready for the 2016 shows, so if you get a 12.5# Steely, or a 25# King, send a Pic to Jeff for a ruling (May be accepted).

What to do: 1. Confirm weight of Fish. 2. Take a picture and send it to Jeff Bustos ASAP for a ruling (accept/decline) and so he can get word into the Taxidermist to coordinate pick up & drop times. 3. Wrap the fish, with fins laying naturally flat in a SOAKED bath/beach towel. And place into garbage bag with as much air removed as possible. Keep the fish on ice, or place into freezer. Most importantly, LAY FLAT when on ice/freezing.

Field Care Guidelines: Any questions, call Jeff Bustos at (734) 968-6143, or E-Mail at got- [email protected]

UPDATE! We have the first considered submission! Lucas Kenbeek has donated a 12.6 lb, 36” Female Skamania Steelhead! A final decision will not be made until we see what the rest of the year brings! So if you catch a nice fish, follow the care instructions above and contact Jeff Bustos immediately! MWS/TCAS FRANKFORT SALMON TOURNAMENT SAT. SEPT 12steelheaders Port Captain Mike Hartrick, Submitted by Henry Nabors

There were 10 boats in the tournament (8 MWS/2 TCAS). Fishing with us were 36 crew catching 13 fish with a total weight of 128 pounds. The weather was a bit rough to say the least; smaller boats fished in the harbor to avoid the big waves . The pulled pork lunch was provided by Dick Hartrick. Mary Beth Hartrick drove 2 hours to deliver the hot pulled pork. Also crewman Rick Rodzewicz provided the home grown corn on the cob. THANKS DICK, Mary Beth and Rick!! Leftovers were provided for lunch for those that fished on Sunday - a much NICER DAY with a flat lake!

Big fish went to Finful Addition AND Smokin’ Salmon at 12.8 pounds - a tie!! Congratulations Mike and Robert! Tournament winner was Captain Bill Dodge and crew; 2nd - Captain Mike Hartrick and 3rd - Captain Henry Nabors. Note that only one tenth of a pound separates 1st and 2 nd place.

It was fun having Traverse City members in the tournament again this year! Six Captains are members or associate members of TCAS

Big Big C of Y Pts

Last First Boat Club Place Total Weighed Lbs Pts Total Fish Fish Place BF Tot Crew Dodge Bill Dodger MWS/TCAS 1 3 3 33.4 15 48.4 12.6 11.0 12 1 13 4 Hartrick Mike Finfull Addiction MWS 2 3 3 33.3 15 48.3 12.8 12.7 10 3 13 3 Nabors Henry The Alternative MWS/TCAS 3 3 3 21.2 15 36.2 8.6 6.2 8 8 4 Holmes Dan Kirsten K MWS 4 2 2 17.2 10 27.2 12.5 4.7 6 6 4 Grech Robert Smokin’ Salmon MWS/TCAS 5 1 1 12.8 5 17.8 12.8 4 3 7 5 Tabaka Larry Fish, Fish, Fish MWS 6 1 1 10.1 5 15.1 10.1 3 3 3 Cruzen Joe Crews-Inn MWS/TCAS 7 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 2 2 4 Schoen Clyde Fishin' Machine MWS 7 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 2 2 3 Frost Bill Trollin Time TCAS 7 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 3 Semak Jeremy Fish Nuts TCAS 7 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 3 10 Boats Total 13 13 128 69.4 34.6 36 8 MWS & 2 TCAS

FRANKFORT TOURNAMENT - THE EPILOGUE steelheaders Submitted by: Mike Hartrick

You just can’t keep good anglers down. After a bumpy Saturday morning on Lake Michigan with few fish caught (average of 1.3 per boat with a maximum of three on a boat for the tournament), at least five boats decided to fish again Sunday morning. All had something at stake... The Finfull Addic- tion and Fish Fish Fish had a friendly bet going on who could catch the greatest weight, Dodger was looking to show first place is where he belongs, The Alternative ran a close 3rd place the day before and wanted to catch more fish, and Fishin’ Machine just wanted to catch fish period. On Sunday morning, Lake Michigan gave us some loving and provided much improved conditions to fish in. The Alternative headed for the Herring Hole, Finfull Addiction headed north to Betsie Point, and others started in front of the harbor looking for fish. I can’t say I remember who struck first, but most of us had a good day on the water. True to Metro West form, all of the boats on the water shared where they were, and how they were catching fish. Captain Henry Nabors of The Alternative had a large king on that somehow managed to tangle lines in his prop. The Alternative limped home, did some quick repairs on the dry and headed back out to try to catch the pig that wouldn’t let the big bad Alternative wolf take him home for dinner. Captain Bill Dodge of the Dodger landed the biggest “fish” of the day with a treble hook in a crewmate’s hand. They were clearly late for the fun weigh -in, but nobody could beat the 150 pound plus catch. Needless to say, after Bill collected some left-over pulled pork for lunch, he and his crew headed for the hospital for some minor surgery. The Finfull Addiction (Mike Hartrick) and Fish Fish Fish (Larry Tabaka) had a close contest for the day. Both boats caught seven fish. The Finfull Addiction’s crew was a bit worried around 11 am, but their season ending triple (all landed) gave them a shot at winning the friendly bet. Once both the Fish Fish Fish and Finfull Addiction were back at the dock, Larry Tabaka provided home-made pasta salad for lunch (yum!). Larry’s weight for seven fish was a bit over 60 lbs., and Mike weighed just over 50 lbs. of fish. Here’s to a great open lakes salmon fishing season. Keep sharing with each other and make next year even better. Tight lines and heavy coolers (or lots of successful releases to those who prefer) this fall!

The crews of the Fish Fish Fish and Nancy Nabors nets a King on The Alternative Finfull Addiction with their Sunday catch

MUSKEGON RIVER TOURNAMENT FISHING REPORT steelheaders Submitted by Event Chair: Catherine Withrow

The Muskegon River tournament was a huge success, if you consider sunshine, clear water and catching fish a good day! Fun was had by all, with donuts and cider served at weigh-in at Pine Street.

Now, there really was sunshine and clear water. We launched in Bridgeton and went upstream. The water was so clear that you could easily see that there were no salmon. Catching that afternoon was a great success, although we couldn't count any of the undersized bass we brought on board. And truly, fun was had by all who attended, which was the two members and the tag-along kids who ate all the food on the boat, chips and donuts and all.

Although no river points were awarded for this one, it was another great day on the river doing what we love!

MANISTEE RIVER TOURNAMENT FISHING REPORT Submitted by Event Chairs: Mark and Laurie Lewallen

The Manistee River Tournament was another event to attend! If you were not there, you really missed out!

Our gathering comprised of 23 folks out for dinner, and 19 anglers entered into the big fish contest. Although the fishing was again, relatively slow this year, fun times were had by all.

A single fish was weighed by Anthony Cortis, taking both first place for the tournament, as well as big fish with a 6.85 lb King Salmon, good for the entire $190 pot!!! Congratulations Anthony!

A huge thank you to John and Joyce at Northwoods Cabins in Wellston, who again hosted us, and even made up a delicious dinner. Comradery, northern air, sights, and sounds. Does it get any better! Looking forward to next year! 2015 CAPTAIN AND CREWPERSON OF THE YEAR steelheaders

Sixty captains and 272 crew members and guest have participated through the end of Sep- tember. The best six tournament scores for the year determine the final winners!! The October Vermillion Walleye Tournament is the final opportunity to change the order of the C of Y standings!! Congratulations to Captain Larry Tabaka and Crewman Tom Telfer on maintaining their lead for the last month!! (Non Members - NM - are not eligible. To win.)

The full list of all captains and crewmembers was distributed earlier by email. Henry Nabors, C of Y Coordinator

Captain of the Year C of Y Crewperson of Year Fishing with: C of Y Place Captain Boat Total Place Last First Captain Total 1 Tabaka Larry Fish! Fish! Fish! 106 1 Telfer Tom Tabaka, Larry 98 2 Zawacki Dave Salty Dog 99 2 Schoolcraft Brian Zawacki, Dave 92 3 Schoen Clyde Fishin' Machine 69 3 Paputa Glen Tabaka\Telfer 83 4 Hartrick Mike Finfull Addiction 67 4 Manders - NM Steve Zawacki, Dave 82 5 Christoph Hermann Reel Affair 65 5 Hartrick Dick Hartrick, Mike 67 6 Nabors Henry The Alternative 54 6 Lorton Ray Zawacki, Dave 64 7 Clark Evan MI OBX 52 7 Towns Gary L Ice Fishing 61 8 Hutton Dave Fish Stix 44 8 Hesch Tom Clark/Hesch 58 9 Bustos Phil Wet Burrito 43 9 Lewallen Mark Bustos/Swartz 53 9 Gagnon Bill The Rose Bud 43 10 Kenbeek Lucas Christoph/Schoen 45 11 Ringer Ted Fisheye 40 11 Hutton Bryan Hutton, Dave 44 12 Kurzer Cody CRC 35 12 Bustos Jeff Bustos/Kelley 42 13 Traver Marc No Name 33 13 Manders - NM Cody Zawacki, Dave 39 14 Dodge Bill Dodger 32 14 Carbury - NM Bob Tabaka, Larry 38 15 Shepard Bob Hey Jude 30 15 Kurzer - NM Candra Kurzer, Cody 35 16 Kruszewski Jeff Tug Boat ll 25 15 Kurzer - NM Ray Kurzer, Cody 35 17 Allan Brad Monarch 24 15 Traver Keith Traver, Marc 35 18 Platt Mark Willy Joe 23 15 Traver - NM Kirk Traver, Marc 35 19 Cathers Rob JRC 21 19 Braden Eric Ringer, Ted 34 19 Sepulveda Fabian Sonny 21 19 Obershaw Rich Tabaka, Larry 34 SALMON FISHING 102 - A FISHING TRIP WITH 2014 CAPTAIN OFsteelheaders THE YEAR LARRY TABAKA OF FISH!FISH!FISH! Submitted by: Mike Hartrick

In a previous article, I highlighted the importance of fishing with other captains at least once a year as a means to learning new techniques and ways of approaching fishing. I recently had the opportunity to fish with 2014 Metro West Captain of the Year Larry Tabaka, captain of the Fish Fish Fish. Larry is always willing to share information on the water when he is catching fish, and embodies the Metro West spirit of learning and improving together. On this particular day, the steelhead were hot in Erieau, Ontario – 11 for 14 over six hours or so of fishing. I didn’t learn any “magic tricks”, but there are a number of details that Larry pays attention to that help put more fish on the boat. Here is just a small sample that may help you move past “Salmon 101” and into higher level work. Pre-Trip Research Performing research prior to a trip is always value added. Larry frequently monitors various fishing forums and reports from ports he is interested in, including Erieau. Leading up to this trip, Larry noted that Erieau reports were turning more positive for steelhead, and confirmed this information with the local marina, other club members, and friends. Even more importantly, he made the effort to obtain specific information on where exactly the bite was happening, water temperatures, depth, hot lures, etc. Lesson #1: Get the general feel for how the port is fishing, and then ask specific questions which will help you dial in to the bite quickly when you arrive. Finding Fish Larry’s information had us looking for cooler surface temperatures and schools of bait fish (duh!). We watched the surface temperature reading as we ran out, but failed to find the cold water immediately. We did slow the boat briefly when we first encountered a pack of boats, but the water was still warm and bait minimal. Instead of relying on the pack mentality we ran for a couple more miles and set up in deeper water hoping that even if the colder surface temperatures had gone away, the fish would just have moved a bit deeper. Lesson #2: Don’t fall into a pack mentality – observe the conditions versus your expectations and adjust accordingly. Cleanliness is Next to Fishy-ness Before putting any equipment on the lines or in the water, Larry and the crew of the Fish! Fish! Fish! wash their hands. Will you catch fish without keeping your hands and equipment clean? Sure, but the best anglers pay attention to little details. Lesson #3 – Clean your hands and gear and the fish will have less fear. (It’s also basic hygiene!) Preparing to Fish Before You Start Fishing Larry prepares for success before the boat is even hitched up for the drive to the marina. Equipment is organized and accessible throughout his boat. Larry takes this to an art form. For example, planar boards and dipsy divers are color coded with paint marks or snubber colors corresponding to port and starboard sides, and fly / flasher combinations are stored together with the flasher tucked in a small pool noodle and the fly wrapped around the noodle to prevent damage. Lesson #4 – Stay organized, and prepare for the type of fishing you expect before you hit the water. Work the Back of the Boat Your initial setup should always be equipment you have high confidence in, but fishing conditions can change by the minute. Larry never stops think- ing about what he can do to catch another fish. He matches patterns that seem to be working, tries new patterns when something isn’t working, and continually adjusts lines, even if only a little. Small changes like moving a rigger five feet or changing a dipsy setting by 10 to 20 feet can make a big difference. Sometimes even pulling a line out and resetting it can trigger fish as they see the baits moving differently through the water. Lesson #5 – Never be satisfied that you’ve done all there is to catch a fish, you can always do more. Conclusions Sometimes there are unique things a captain does to help catch more fish. Even if 99% of what you do is the same as another person, that 1% can make a huge difference in the number of fish you catch. Just think about how much better you might become if you have your own unique 1%, and then learn another’s’ unique 1% of knowledge. All of a sudden you could be moving beyond the basics and catching more fish. Good luck and tight lines!

MSSFA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT JUNE/JULY 2015 steelheaders Submitted by Dennis Eade

On June 3rd, I attended the Traverse City Area Steelheaders general membership meeting while on vacation in Northern Michi- gan. I provided an update on legislative activity affecting our fisheries. Kyle Broadway, a biologist with the DNR, gave an update on the natural reproducing lake- trout in Elk Lake and showed slides of some of the nice steelhead he has caught on the streams surrounding Traverse City. The chapter is having its annual "Pay the Rent" fish fry on September 27th at the Senior Center in downtown Traverse City and Jim Dexter, DNR Fisheries Chief, is going to be their speaker for the general membership meeting on September 2nd. . -

I spent time in June and July lobbying for protection of our Great Lakes waters from plastic microbeads contained in personal care products like facial scrubs and toothpaste. The Michigan Chemical Council has lobbied to include the phrase "non- biodegradable plastic particle" rather than all plastic microbeads in legislation being proposed. MSSFA has organized sportsmen groups including MUCC, Trout Unlimited and the tourism industry to oppose legislation that does not ban all plastic particles since there is no international standard for biodegradable plastic microbeads or a standard for degrading to mineralization state within a reasonable timeframe in a freshwater system. We will stay engaged in the legislative process as it moves forward. I have been asked to write an article for TU's Tout Magazine for the fall issue covering the issue.

Aquaculture is a hot topic right now and MSSFA has joined with MUCC and the Environmental Council to oppose any permitting activity if the current scientific group studying the impact of the initiative fails to voice its opposition to the project.

I have been elected Vice Chair of the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen Caucus Advisory Council along with Dan Eichenger, who was elected Chair. We will be advising the two Co-Chairs of the Caucus on issues affecting legislation coming before the house or senate that affect our natural resources and our hunting and fishing heritage. We will also be organizing events to get legislators in the field to experience the joy of what Michigan offers all sportsmen.

In July I had the opportunity to take the speaker of the house, Kevin Cotter from Mt. Pleasant and speaker pro tempore, Tom Leonard from DeWitt fishing during tournament week in Ludington, Michigan. We enjoyed a Catch and Cook luncheon hosted by the Ludington CVB and the Michigan Soft Drink Association. The next evening, I was the key note speaker at the dedication of a sculpture commemorating sport fishing from the Port of Ludington. Next summer we will be dedicating a new maritime museum in Ludington dedicated to sport fishing from the Port of Ludington.

On Wednesday, July 15th I hosted Michigan Out-of-Doors TV's Jimmy Gretzinger and a couple from Auburn Hills who bid on a fishing trip in support of public television annual fund raising drive. It provided MSSFA the opportunity to discuss issues important to sport fishers, like aquaculture and 'microbeads. The episode will air later this month. A LETTER FROM OUR VICE-PRESIDENT steelheaders Submitted by Larry Tabaka

MetroWest Steelheaders Membership, In our August meeting our President Mark Davis mentioned that our parent club - Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishing Association (MSSFA) was requesting a membership dues increase. Mark explained that your Board of Directors has taken a very strong stand against the dues increase and lobbied MSSFA for justification for the increase. On August 12th MSSAF went ahead with a vote of all Michigan Steelheaders Chapters and the dues increase was approved: 9 (yes), 2 (No) with (2) Abstaining. It is important to note that the MetroWest Chapter voted “NO.” As a result of this vote all Michigan Steelheaders will be paying MSSFA an additional $10/year on memberships that renew starting in October.

I am writing this to inform you that on September 8th the MetroWest Board of Directors reviewed the result of the state-wide vote and discussed what it means to our membership. MSSFA asked for the increase so they can continue their important work. They have established committees to work on issues that in the long run should strengthen MSSFA and all Steelheaders Chapters. In fact several MetroWest members have volunteered to work with the committees. As a board we agreed that we need to give this process some time to work. So we voted and agreed to use MetroWest general funds to cover the dues increase for the rest of 2015 and all of 2016.

This means that you will not have to pay the extra $10 and your dues will remain at the current $40/year level thru December 31, 2016. Your Board of Directors will be monitoring the committee work, providing feedback to MSSFA and will be reviewing the need for a dues increase thru next year. In the meantime we are asking MSSFA to come to one of our general membership meetings to talk about MSSFA. If you have questions about this we will take some time at the October 6th general membership meeting to talk about this further.

Thank you for your time. Larry Tabaka Vice President

MSSFA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT AUGUST 2015 Submitted by Dennis Eade

I represented MSSFA at the dedication and commissioning of the R/V Arcticus at the Great Lakes Science Center Cheboygan Vessel Base on August 31st. The reception for the eighty invited guests was underwritten by MSSFA with donations from many of our chapters and individual members. (We had an over- whelming response to our request for donations and had to return some checks after we reached the $800 cost of the luncheon.) The christening of the new research vessel was preceded by speeches from Congressman Dan Benishek, Dr. Suzette Kimball, Acting Director of USGS and science advisor to the Sec- retary of the Interior, as well as Dr. Leon Carl, USGS Regional Director and Andrea Ostroff, Fisheries Program Manager. The importance of the aquatic research the Arcticus will conduct under the auspicious of the Great Lakes Science Center was emphasized by all the speakers.

Continued lobbying for the protection of our Great Lakes waters from plastic microbeads contained in personal care products like facial scrubs and toothpaste took a portion of my time since our last meeeting. The majority party senior policy advisor suggested that if he had a good science based summary to show definite negative impact that would really help--all of the media attention and pretty clear estimates say that it will likely be an issue, but he needs a smoking gun so to speak. I will endeavor to do just that in the coming weeks with Dr. Leon Carl and the Great Lakes Science Center.

I will be working with Dan Eichinger, MUCC and the Environmental Action Council to assist in drafting legislation to preempt permitting of any open system net pen aquaculture in the state. We have a conference call arranged for Monday, September 21st at 10:00 AM. Dan will also have a special presentation at our board meeting Wednesday evening explaining the reorganization within MUCC, including Amy Trotter’s promotion to Deputy Director and the role he sees playing out for MUCC, Trout Unlimited and MSSFA to get more attention paid to our fishery issues within the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen Caucus. We received a nice thank you note from Tom Leonard, speaker pro tempore in the house for the fishing trip we hosted in Ludington this past July. These activities are important to bring attention and emphasis for the need to provide upgrades in our hatchery system and preventing threats to our 7.1 billion dollar sport fishery. Ken has a trip set up later this month with Representative Andrea LaFontaine and Senator Mike Green fishing from Oscoda, MI. The major focus of my time right now is on renewing Great Lakes Sport Fishing News advertising agreements for 2016 with current advertisers and seeking new potential advertisers. By year end I will have a report with recommendations for the communications committee on how we can further reduce costs associated with publishing the newspaper.

Proposed board meeting dates for 2016 will be shared at this Wednesday night’s meeting. We will discuss moving the Presidents’ Meeting from the third Saturday in January to Saturday, April 16, 2016 for two important reasons. First, the weather in January can be problematic and second, it will provide the opportunity for Stephen Schultz, founding partner of Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC and the lawyer who represents the Amici Group in the upcoming tribal negotiations, to speak to us about the upcoming consent decree talks and their potential effect on our sport fishery. METRO-WEST CHAPTER, MSSFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGsteelheaders MINUTES September 8th, 2015 Submitted by Carmen Zirles, September Acting Secretary

Attendees:, Mark Davis, Larry Tabaka, Henry Nabors, Mark Platt, Adam Trenz, Roger Hinchcliff, Eric Braden, Matt Lubaway, Carmen Zirles

Absent: Brad Allan

Guests: None

President, Mark Davis: Mark brought the meeting to order at 7:02pm. The board has a lot to cover tonight, so let’s get started with the reports.

Vice President, Larry Tabaka: Guest speakers planned for October are: Chris Winslow (Interim Dir. Ohio Sea Grant College Program and Ohio St Univ. F.T. Stone Lab.) will address the implications and solutions to Lake Erie’s algae bloom, and Salty Dog Fishing Team will present “Surf Fishing for Steelhead”

Secretary: Position vacant. C. Zirles will take minutes for Sept. board meeting.

Treasurer, Carmen Zirles: The June through August consolidated Treasurer’s Report Income and Expenditures were reviewed. Total Funds balance as of 8/31/15 is running slightly ahead of the same period last year. A motion to approve the report was made by Henry Nabors and seconded by Adam Trenz. Motion carried. A list of “Donations-Fish Projects” and “Special Projects” 2015 YTD expenditures was reviewed for consideration and discussion in the Oct Board meeting.

Membership, Henry Nabors: The September attendance report was presented. Current MWS membership stands at 208. Total attendance at all events is up 9.4% (especially tournaments) compared with last year.

The MSSFA $10 dues increase (from $25 to $35) was discussed for the next 45 minutes. MWS was only one of two out of 13 Chapters who voted “No” on the increase and, consequently the dues increase is being implemented by MSSFA effective October 2015. Ultimately, a motion was made by Henry Nabors, and seconded by Carmen Zirles ( later amended by Larry Tabaka and seconded by Adam Trenz) to maintain MWS dues at $40, with $35 going to MSSFA and MWS retaining $5. This means that effectively, MWS is funding the increase through other MWS fund raising activities. The MWS board will review this action in Sept. 2016 to determine future actions. Additionally, MSSFA will be invited to a future MWS general membership meeting to review MSSFA’s key initiatives.

MSSFA Rep., Eric Braden: Eric reviewed a summary of the 8/12/15 MSSFA BOD meeting. Key items: Based on MWS earlier recommendations, MSSFA established five committees to better manage its future. MWS members have been asked to participate on several(Website Dev., Matt Lubaway/Roger Hinchcliff; Strategic Planning, Eric Braden; Conservation Proj./Activities, TBD) Eric reviewed MWS’s tournament events and its partic- ipation in the Manistee and Clinton River Cleanups.

MUCC Rep., Matt Lubaway: Matt reported MWS’s emergency resolution did not meet MUCC timeframe for consideration (which opposed several potential rule changes related to chumming, reduced river steelhead limits and bass tournament catch delayed release (CDR)). Subsequent to the MUCC board meeting, the DNR advised that there would be no change to either regarding the first two points. MWS needs to prepare revised resolu- tions changing MUCC’s position on chumming and refine our resolution for bass tournament CDR and present both again to MUCC. Matt will handle revisions and present to the board.

Stream Committee, Roger Hinchcliff: Roger indicated that he was looking for a Port Captain volunteer for the 9/26 Muskegon River Tournament.

Brad Allan: Absent

Tournaments, Mark Platt: Nothing to report.

Fishing Machine and Equipment: Position vacant.

Newsletter, Adam Trenz: The deadline for the October newsletter in Sept. 24, 2015. Adam reviewed a new cover format for the MWS Newsletter and received unanimous board support for the change. Adam also reported on two MWS activities: The Clinton River Cleanup, with 15 people helping, and: Detroit Young Professionals’ “Gourmet Gone Wild” event where he, Roger Hinchcliff, Eric Braden, and Matt Lubaway demonstrated fishing techniques on the Detroit River.

Old Business: The board reviewed a list of potential Director candidates for current open positions and the 2016 ballot.

New Business: Carmen Zirles reviewed the 2016 Sportsman Banquet prize list with recommendations for purchase. Several board members volunteered to help purchase items. Adam Trenz reported on the purchase of equipment for MWS’s third Salmon-in-the-Classroom project. The board agreed to consolidate MWS Facebook pages to one and identify appropriate Administrators.

Meeting Adjourned: Mark Davis entertained a motion to adjourn at 9:56pm. So moved.

MSSFA STATE BOARD MEETING MINUTES steelheaders August 12th, 2015 Submitted by Eric Braden, MWS MSSFA Representative Prepared (with much appreciation!) by Gerry Sickon-MSSFA Secretary, Member of Huron Valley

Attending: Andy Tepfenhart, Ron Killian, Brian Eade Jeff Dehn, Jim VanderMaas, Ken Merckel, Dennis Eade, Steve Lepeak, Vicki Decker, Gary Decker, Eric Braden, Henry Nabors, Cate Musselman, Renee Davis, Bob Schultz, Gerry Sickon 1. The meeting was brought to order by President Ken Merckel at 7:05 pm. 2. Motion by (Dehn) to approve the agenda after adding items c) steelhead bag limits and d) chumming regulations to item 8) New Business; second by (Lepeak); passed 3. Motion by (B. Eade) to approve the minutes; second by (Dehn); passed 4. Communications & Letters (Merckel): Received a letter regarding diversion of great lakes waters in the states of Wisconsin and Illinois. A letter was received from the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission asking for support of the “Healing our Waters” initiative. Ken will be attending an August 24th meeting billed as “Fresh water Aquaculture Opportunities in the Great Lakes”. 5. Financial Reports (D. Eade): Motion by (B. Eade) to approve the reports as presented; 2nd by (Dehn); passed 6. Executive Director Report (D. Eade): June / July were busy with partnering with MUCC, Trout Unlimited, and the Tourism Industry council to oppose legislation that does not ban all plastic particles (microbeads) contained in personal care products. The Michigan Chemical Council has lobbied to include “non - biodegradable plastic particle” rather than all plastic microbeads into the legislation. Since there is no international definition for plastics degrading to a mineralization state in fresh water systems, it would leave the legislation non enforceable. Commercial aquaculture is a hot topic and MSSFA has partnered with MUCC and the Environmental Council to voice opposition to permitting “open systems” in the Great Lakes. Dennis Eade has been elected as Vice Chair of the Michigan Legislative Sportsman Caucus (state senators and representatives) Advisory Council along with (MUCC) Dan Eichenger as Chairman. They will be advising the co-chairs of the caucus on issues coming before the state house and senate that affect our natural resources and hunting/fishing heritage. The “advisory council” will be organizing events to get legislators into the field to experience what Michigan outdoor natural resources have to offer to everyone. Dennis has recently taken legislators on Catch and Cook outings on Lake Michi- gan and was the keynote speaker at the dedication of a sculpture commemorating sport fishing in the port of Ludington. On July 25th, Dennis hosted Michigan Out of Doors TV and a couple that won a bid on a public television fund raiser for a fishing trip. It provided MSSFA the opportunity to discuss issues important to sport fishers like aquaculture and microbeads. The episode will air later this month. 7. Membership (Gumbrecht): January - June membership income has declined by $2,405.00 compared to 2014. 8. Old Business A. MSSFA dues increase vote (Merckel): The vote on a $ 10.00 per year state dues increase was taken after the chapters had 3 months to survey their membership. The result was Yes (9 chapters), No (2 chapters), and Abstaining (2 chapters). 9. New Business A. Research vessel commissioning (Merckel): The Great Lakes Science Center is requesting financial support to provide light refreshments for 60 – 80 people during the formal commissioning of a new USGS research vessel (R/V Articus). The USGS has provided some of the very best research on Great Lakes fisheries to the various management jurisdictions. The total amount requested is $1,000.00. Any chapter that would like to contribute should contact Dennis Eade at the MSSFA office for specific details. B. 2016 Committee Assignments (Stoney): Scott emphasized that the problem with our committee structure in the past has been the difficulty of members residing in far reaching locations attending 4 meetings per year. As an alternative, a chapter or group of chapters could adopt a mentorship position over a particular committee and collect ideas from all the other chapters and stakeholders. The mentored collaboration and more concentrat- ed involvement could yield more developed and actionable items from the various committees. Scott proposed the following committee designations: Finance and Budget; Junior Membership Programs; Strategic Planning; Conservation Projects; Website Development. This approach could provide much more opportunity for local chapter members to be involved at the state level and expand the breadth of ideas. C. Steelhead Bag Limits (VanderMaas): Some fishing stakeholders are pushing the DNR to propose a 1 fish daily limit for Steelhead on the Mus- kegon, Pere Marquette, Little Manistee, and Big Manistee Rivers. Motion by (VanderMaas) that MSSFA support the keeping of the daily creel limit of 3 Steelhead on all rivers with the understanding that we would reevaluate our position if biological data were obtained that suggested that limits should be lowered; second by (Braden); passed

MSSFA STATE BOARD MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED) steelheaders August 12th, 2015 Submitted by Eric Braden, MWS MSSFA Representative Prepared (with much appreciation!) by Gerry Sickon-MSSFA Secretary, Member of Huron Valley

D. Chumming on Streams (VanderMaas): Some fishing stakeholders are asking the DNR to propose limiting the practice of egg chumming on various rivers. Motion by (VanderMaas) that the MSSFA support the use of chumming in our rivers with the understanding that we would reevaluate our position if biological data were obtained that suggested that chumming is harmful to the health of steelhead or other fish species; second by (Davis); passed 10. Committee Reports B. Lake Huron: next meeting is in October. Walleye limit revised to 8/day and 13 inches in MH4 Saginaw Bay D. Tribal Relations (VanderMaas): Jim has been explaining the consent decree process with other fishing organization stakeholders on the west side of the state. 11. Chapter Reports Grand Rapids: salmon tournaments coming up Thumb: Kids’ day event was great; they are teaming up with whitetails unlimited. Great Lakes Bay Region: working with Dow Chemical to expand Saginaw River launch site Metro West: 97 kids at Kensington outing; 4 walleye and 2 salmon events so far; Manistee River cleanup had 68 attending and removing 40 bags of trash (1 whole bag of fishing line); Clinton River cleanup had 12 attending and removing 300 lbs. of trash. Traverse City: senior center fish fry in September; events in Crystal and Grand Traverse Bay Huron Valley: 125 attending fish fry; teaming w/Metro West on Lake Michigan events Battle Creek: South Haven event this coming Sunday Holland: Kids & Kings had 109 attending; Ladies and All Species Tribal Relations tournaments coming up

South Haven: fish boil served 1100 in 4 hours @ $11.00 per meal; August 22nd has 50 injured soldiers in 25 boats White River: spent 4 days on bank stabilization project this year

Southwest: 1st Saturday in December Steelhead Challenge event at Berrien Hills Golf Club

12. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm. Next meeting is September 23rd, 2015. Respectfully, G. Sickon, MSSFA Secretary

BIG FISH RULES AND FORM steelheaders

1. Participant must be a member in good standing, spouse or child of a member of Metro West Steel headers. 2. The contestant must be registered before the fish is caught. 3. The entry fee of $5.00 must be paid by the April membership meeting. A new member of Metro West must pay the entry fee within 30 days of the membership registration date to qualify. 4. Fish must be caught in Michigan waters or during an official Metro West Tournament in Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, or Canadian waters. 5. Fish must be caught by sport fishing method only. All DNR rules apply. During tournaments outside of Michigan, the local sport fishing rules will apply. 6. The length of the contest is from Jan. 1st through Dec. 1st 2015. Each entry must be submitted within 30 days of catch. Entry form must be complete with picture attached. 7. Eligible species include Walleye, Coho, Chinook, and Atlantic salmon, Brown or Lake trout, and Steelhead trout. 8. There are two divisions, lake and river; the above species can be entered in either one or the other division, not both! 9. In case of a tie, the first fish entered will win. Post mark on mailed entries will be the entry date. Entries can be mailed to: BIG FISH CONTEST/ 32160 W. 11 MI. RD. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI. 48336, OR TO: [email protected]. 10. All money will be distributed equally among winning fish. 11. A registered scale with serial number, or the Metro West scale must be used to weigh the fish, and signature of witness must be given. 12. One person may win a maximum of two categories. Big Fish Jackpot –Separate contest 1. Entry fee $5.00; largest fish wins. 2. All regular Big Fish rules apply except for 8, 10, & 12. (Prizes will be awarded at the Christmas Party) April 1st is the deadline for Big Fish sign-ups for existing members. If you are new to our club, you will have 30 days from your joining date to enter the Big Fish contest. If you cannot make a general membership meeting, but would like to enter the Big fish contest, you can send your entry fee to: "Big Fish contest" 32160 W. 11 mi. rd. Farmington Hills Mi. 48336

Entries must be postmarked within 30 days of joining date.

Make sure you write the check to Karen West- phal, with "Big Fish contest in the memo portion of your check. The fee is $5.00 for the Biggest fish in all categories, and $5.00 for jackpot, which is the biggest fish caught over all. If you don't want to enter both categories, please specify which category you are enter- ing. Most everyone enters both Big Fish and Jackpot to increase their chances to win more money. Thank you, Karen West- phal “IT PAYS TO BELONG!” steelheaders Business / City Discount / Web Site / Contact Art Van Furniture See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “ Statewide Batteries Plus See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “ Statewide Big Papa Sport Fishing 10% except down riggers and rod holders Big Papa Sport Fishing 50642 Oregon Novi, 48374 http://local.yahoo.com/info-27493394-big-papa-sport-fishing-novi?csz=Novi%2C+MI Boat U. S. Insurance $12.50 Membership Due. Use membership # GA83723B Statewide Cutco - Independent Authorized Distributor 10 - 30% to All Steelheader Members Statewide www.cutcojeff.com Dunham's Sports See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “ Statewide Firestone Metro-25 $20.00 off on $200.00 + service. Livonia & Taylor www.metro25firestone.com Fish With Jim Outfitters Michigan Steelheaders Discount $50.00 off the total trip price Phone 248-252-1277 Ohio Steelhead Guide www.fishwithjimoutfitters.com Gordon Food Service Earn discount points for Metro West on your purchases at the cash register. (Just tell the clerk Statewide you are a Metro-West Steelheader Member) www.GFS.com K & M Marine, Inc 10% off on all merchandise except sale items - Includes engine or trailer parts and labor cost. 14990 Telegraph Road, Redford, MI 48239 www.kandmmarine.com MC Sports See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “ Major Locations Free: 1) July Family Picnic; 2) Kids Fishing Outing/ Picnic/ Prizes; 3) Chance to win week at METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 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 Livonia Contact Henry Nabors - [email protected] MSSFA “It Pays to Belong” http://www.michigansteelheaders.org/stpays_to_belong_image/pays_to_belong.pdf Statewide MUCC Membership Free if a METRO WEST STEELHEADER, May 1 each year. Statewide See MSSFA Pays to belong List www.michigansteelheaders.org Richfield RV See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “ Statewide Buy One Get One Free Includes campsite, dock and launch. River Raisin Marina & Campground Call for availability 2502 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe, MI 48161 313 575 4367. See the add in MWS Newsletter RX Optical See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “ Statewide Slamco, Inc. “Slammer Tip-Up” 10 % Discount www.slammertipup.com Internet Sales CLASSIFIEDS steelheaders

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