TREASURER REPORTBeginning balance $5380.27

Expenses $850.10Income $ 1237.00

Ending balance $5767.17Association balance $11,501.00

ALL RESORT FISH FRY JULY 2012

There obviously was one fish who escaped the deep fryer, even sothe 2nd annual Fish Fry was a very tasty event!

The Cake was made by K & W Bakery Located 1011 E. Division St. Coal City 815-634-4200 a Shadow Lakes Resident

This year’s All-resort Fish Fry was a resounding success. The fish as usual was excellent and the variety of almost 70 different side dishes made for a really great feast. Even though this event was on the same weekend as Wilmington’s Catfish Days, the Fishing Club served about 148 folks, 25 more than last year.

Many folks helped make the day a great success, volunteering to help with every aspect of the event.

Hank Seehoffer and his “younger generation gang” really helped with the set-up and tear down of the tables.

OFFICERSPresident – Tom Lydon

Cell (630) 776-1625tlydon44@gmail.com

Vice President -Frank Seehoffer(815) 485-2816

Treasurer- Andy Kaminsky

IDNR - Ed Matykiewicz

Fund Raising – Betty Lydon

The next meeting is Sunday

JANUARY 17, 2010

Club meetings are held the third Sunday of each month (except for December) at the Shadow

Lakes Amenity Center. Meetings begin at 9 00:AM and

free coffee and donuts are provided.

The next meeting is Sunday

AUGUST 19, 2012

Secretary / NewsletterMary Kaminskyfossil203@aol.com

815-458-0308

Visit Us On The Web At;www.sportsmanfishingclub.com

Club Mailing AddressSportsman Fishing Club

Shadow Lakes II24727 W. Amenity Center Dr.

Wilmington, IL. 60481

AUGUST 2012

What a great help that was. Thanks guys! Bernie and Patti Woziwodzki, along with Nicole, Dave, Debbie, Dave, and Ian, as usual did a fantastic job preparing and cooking approximately 1200 filets of fish.Mary Kaminsky, although knocked out by a broken ankle, had everything well organized for the folks who took over for her. And her husband Andy, who worked with me until 7PM to cleanup the fryers. We now have some better ideas for next year‘s clean-up.The Tullos family, Mark, Lisa and especially Madison did a great job helping out in many different areas.Ron and Mary Midona and Peg McQuarters pitched in to also give others breaks in the workload.The Association maintenance staff, Joe and Mike, did a fantastic job of cleaning up the pavilion, garbage cans and refuse removal. No flies, cobwebs, or leaves. All of the folks who brought such a great variety of side dishes and deserts, and Joe Kubalanza who provided the hilarious cake (above), that was a big hit.Ken Watt of The Wilmington VFW donated kabobs, chicken on a stick, corn on the cob and made some extra fish available to us.

To ALL OF THESE FOLKS, and others that I may have failed to mention, THANK YOU! I have not heard anyone say anything except how great the Fish Fry was. They were all saying they couldn’t wait until next year. Oh boy! Here we go again!

We don’t have a final cost for the event, but we should be in good shape. We did pick up some extra fish, as we had a hard time filling our fish goal due to the extremely hot summer weather. Even so, we had a lot of fun trying.

workers and cooks

guest

Club supports Family Fest activities with 2 hour’s of face painting:

Over 40 children had their arms, faces and even the leg of Drew, the 6 month old grandson of Mary and Frank Landolina. The face painter was a big hit and was very impressed with the youngsters manners and behavior. A great day was had by all. A big thanks to Jennifer, her staff and the volunteers who helped make the day a big success.

25 th Anniversary Flagpole and First Responders & Military Monument

With the 25th birthday of Shadow Lakes coming next year, a Club member, Joe Kubalanza suggested a Flagpole and Monument to be placed at Gate 3. A number of Club members and friends of Joe are joining him in getting this effort started. So far they have collected $300 and donations of several flags along with a large limestone for the monument. One donation was a $100 anonymous bill placed in the collection box.

The next event will be at the Labor Day Flea Market. There will be a Bake Sale. If you would like to help, drop off your baked goods by 9AM at table 23 at the Flea Market. Also that day, will be a raffle of a new Min-Kota 55LB trolling motor. There will also be a donation box, that is in the Association Office every day. The goal is to raise about $2,000 for a 30 foot lighted flagpole and dedication monument. The Wilmington VFW will provide an honor guard for the initial flag raising ceremony.

REARING PONDCOST $5.00

START TIME: 6 & UNDER 8:45AM 7,8,9 START 9:45AM 10,11,12 START 10:45AM

YOU CAN PRE PAY BY ENCLOSING PAYMENT IN AN ENVELOPE MARKED FISHING CLUB AND CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO THE SPORTSMAN

FISHING CLUB AND DROPPED OFF IN THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE

PLEASE INCLUDE NAMES AND AGE OF EACH CHILD AND SIGN THE SHEET ON THE FISHING CLUB BOARD IN THE AMENITY CENTER.

FIRST – SECOND & THIRD PLACE WINNERS IN EACH GROUP

GOODIE BAG FOR EVERY CHILD ENTERED

CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY REARING POND RULES

EACH CHILD MAY HAVE 2 POLES

ONLY 1 POLE IN THE WATER AT A TIME

EACH CHILD MAY HAVE 1 HELPER TO BAIT THEIR HOOKS & TAKE OFF FISH

6 AND UNDER MAY HAVE HELPER TO CAST, BUT MUST REEL IN THEMSELVES

BRING THE BAIT OF YOUR CHOICE FOR PANFISH

After a morning of good fishing and fun join the ACTIVITY Dept. at 12:00 for some Candy Bar Bingo, an Ice Cream Social at 2:00, a Potluck at 6:00 and the Self Righteous

Brothers Band at 8:30pm

ALL RESORT CARP/CATFISH DERBY& OKTOBER FESTSaturday – Sept. 15th

Starting time – 5:00pm Cost $5.00 per person(includes dinner)

bait of your choice *********o n e pole in the water

common area in Tully Monster Village between TMV 189 & 190Prizes for: L A R G E S T fish & MO S T fish

bring your own chairs / tables / beverage of choicewe will supply the BRATS, SAUERKRAUT & APPLE STRUDELhot dogs & chicken nuggets for the kids (sides are welcomed)

SPECTATOR’S & FAMILY FOR SUPPER WILL BE $3.00 EACHChildren 12 & under free

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED (so we have enough food)*************************************************************************************NAME:_____________________________________________________________________ LOT#______________________PHONE#________________________________________ # FISHING ADULTS_________x $5.00__________KIDS 12 & UNDER_______________ #SUPPER ONLY____________x$3.00__________ KIDS 12 & UNDER_______________

Return to Association Office in an envelope marked Fishing ClubMake checks payable to SPORTSMAN FISHING CLUB

Late Summer Pattern

A lot of fisherman are looking forward to when the water cools and the early fall fishing season starts. My self included but we will have to wait a few more weeks for that. At this time the days are still very hot and the water is in the 83 degree range on most of our area lakes. This is the time of the year that some people call late summer. But at the same time with the hot air and high water temps most of the fish will still hold in a normal summer pattern. You may ask , what does the term pattern mean and what does it have to do with fishing. Well I feel the term pattern has a double meaning in fishing. First let me describe what a pattern is exactly. A pattern can be what the fish should be doing based of the time of year. Such as now the fish are holding deeper in the cooler water during the day on cover and main lake structure. And moving more shallow at night and in low light and over cast conditions. This is the pattern that the fish are using now a typical late summer type pattern. Then a fishing pattern is what you do to find and locate the most active and aggressive fish you can by using the right bait and the right presentation. Then when you repeat this same action over and over and continue to catch fish you have established a fish catching pattern. So the term pattern can be used in two ways in fishing a seasonal pattern and a fishing pattern. The pattern I am referring to as a late summer deeper holding pattern is the seasonal pattern. As for the best fishing pattern to catch fish like the bass, crappie walleye and musky on some lakes. Is to fish during the peak feeding times like at night, during low light conditions and during over cast and foggy weather. The fish will use these type of weather and darker skies to move up more shallow to feed and will become more active and easier to catch. A smart angler will use this type of knowledge and be in the right place in the right time and take advantage of this time. Then use baits that will work best in this shallow type water area. Also don't ever be afraid to use top water baits and buzz baits In low light and night time conditions. A slow reeled squeaky buzz bait can bring heart stopping strikes. Also you can throw shallow running crank baits. Try to use a darker colored bait that has a built in rattle. When a fish like the bass is searching for food during a low light condition they rely on the sound and vibration given off by a struggling bait fish or other bait and will hone in on these sounds and vibrations by the use of the nerves in the lateral line that runs the full length of a large mouth bass. So by using a bait that has a rattle or makes a noise the bass can find it quicker. All of this will help you catch more bass. Then if you would rather go after crappie, then by fishing at night time and during low light conditions you can increase your catch rate. Because crappie will use the shallow water cover and will feed more during this time of year. Then they will go deeper during the day to search out cooler water. So just try to find out or figure out the seasonal pattern of the fish that you are after and then the best fish catching pattern to use at that time and you will defiantly catch more fish than you would with out doing this.

IDNR REQUIRES AN ILLINOIS FISHING LICENSE FOR ANYONE AGE 16 AND OVER – A TROUT STAMP IS ALSO REQUIRED

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER MUST WEAR A PFD APPROVED LIFE JACKET /VEST ON ALL BOATS

FROM THE BY-LAWS PAGE 15 #2When a Member invites guests or relatives to fish in our lakes:

• The Member MUST be present with them or at the Member’s lot, or• The Member must give them written permission if the Member is not going to be present at

HIS lot.• The Member may allow his contractor to fish ONLY from his lot, and the Member must be

present.• Fishing Club recommended fish limits must be followed and the State of Illinois limits must

not be exceeded.

FROM THE PROPERTY OWNERS GUIDE BOOK PAGE 10 #17TRESPASSING – No person is allowed to enter another Member’s lot without permission from the Mem-ber. This includes fishing from the other Member’s Dock or allowing their children or guests to play or swim from the other Member’s beach or dock.

FISH DAILY LIMIT SIZE / LIMITLARGEMOUTH BASS 6 KEEP 12” & UNDERSMALLMOUTH BASS CATCH & RELEASE ONLY BLUEGILL 0 0 CATFISH 2 0 CRAPPIE 10 0

MUSKIE 1 KEEP 52” & OVER TROUT 2 0

WALLEYE CATCH & RELEASE ONLY PERCH 0 0 REDEAR 10 0

FISH LIMIT CHANGESThere was some confusion on the way the size and limits of our fish were posted. We made a few changes and hope this will help make it easier for all to understand. The club also decided to put a CATCH AND RELEASE for the Smallmouth Bass just until we can see how well they are doing in our lakes for future stocking. The club will be do-ing the same for the Walleye. We need to check on how well they are populating and surviving in our lakes. The signs at the gates have been updated with these changes and they will be posted in the Amenity Center on the bulletin board. We will also try to get them published in every issue of the Fossil Footprints for those who are not in the club.

PLEASE PRACTICE –CATCH – PHOTO – RELEASE

Sportsman Fishing Club24727 W. Amenity Center DriveWilmington, Il. 60481

Sportsman Fishing ClubMembership Application for 2012 $35.00 for Individual or Family

Please provide the following information for Club records and newsletter mailing purposes: Date: ___________________Renew ___________________New Member __________________ Name(s): ______________________________________________Lot #:____________________

Home Address: __________________________________________________________________

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• Bring this form to the next meeting and make check payable to the: Sportsman Fishing Club • Mail to: Sportsman Fishing Club - 24727 W. Amenity Center Drive, Wilmington, Il. 60481

• Drop off the application and payment in the Association Office.