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“...We launched on the Huron River below the Flat Rock damn at 7:45am with Mark in control. Lance was sitting in the middle

which puts me in the bow out of the way. At 8:10am, Lance picked up the rod that went off, set the hook off and handed it to

me. How easy is that. I did get the joy of the fight as this big boy circled the boat and headed in all directions of the compass. It

was a fantastic thrill and Mark finished up by doing a great job of netting a terrific fighter. ...we were fishing with four K-11 Kwick-

fish spaced 35' back and doing a slow controlled drift . ... The rest is history and a very enjoyable one. Bill King

Jokes 2Jokes 2

Calendar 2 Calendar 2 -- 3 3

The Prez Sez, 4The Prez Sez, 4

The Vice’s Corner, 5The Vice’s Corner, 5

Christmas Party Reports, 6 Christmas Party Reports, 6 -- 7 7

Fishing Reports, 6 Fishing Reports, 6 -- 8 8

Announcements, 8 Announcements, 8 -- 13 & 20 13 & 20

MWS & MSSFA Reports, 14 MWS & MSSFA Reports, 14 -- 16 16

Elections & Board of Directors, 16 Elections & Board of Directors, 16 -- 17 17

Membership, 18Membership, 18

Classified, 19Classified, 19

Pays To Belong, 18 Pays To Belong, 18 -- 21 21

MWS Sponsors, 22 MWS Sponsors, 22 -- 27 27

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Metro West Schedule

Fishing Jokes

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

7:00 pm MWS General Meeting

Thursday, January 11, 2011

7:00 pm MWS Board Meeting

Thursday, January 13 through 16, 2011

All Day Ultimate Fishing Show Rock Financial Showplace Novi, MI

Thursday, February 1, 2011

7:00 pm MWS General Meeting

Please submit all contributions for the

January newsletter by

January 22, 2011January 22, 2011January 22, 2011January 22, 2011

Do you have an announcement or information for club members? Contact: Matt Lubaway at (248)

790-0386 or [email protected]

Take The Bait

It was a cold winter day, when an old man walked out onto a frozen lake, cut a hole in the ice, dropped in his fishing line and

began waiting for a fish to bite.

He was there for almost an hour without even a nibble when a young boy walked out onto the ice, cut a hole in the ice not too

far from the old man and dropped in his fishing line. It only took about a minute and WHAM! a Largemouth Bass hit his hook

and the boy pulled in the fish.

The old man couldn't believe it but figured it was just luck. But, the boy dropped in his line and again within just a few min-

utes pulled in another one.

This went on and on until finally the old man couldn't take it any more since he hadn't caught a thing all this time.

He went to the boy and said, "Son, I've been here for over an hour without even a nibble. You have been here only a few min-

utes and have caught about half a dozen fish! How do you do it?"

The boy responded, "Roo raf roo reep ra rums rrarm."

"What was that?" the old man asked.

Again the boy responded, "Roo raf roo reep ra rums rarrm."

"Look," said the old man, "I can't understand a word you are saying."

So, the boy spit into his hand and said, "You have to keep the worms warm!"

A Fishing Lure

A couple of young boys were fishing at their special pond off the beaten track. All of a sudden, the Game Warden jumped out

of the bushes.

Immediately, one of the boys threw his rod down and started running through the woods like a bat out of hell. The Game

Warden was hot on his heels.

After about a half mile, the young man stopped and stooped over with his hands on his thighs to catch his breath, so the

Game Warden finally caught up to him.

"Let's see yer fishin' license, Boy!" the Warden gasped.

With that, the boy pulled out his wallet and gave the Game Warden a valid fishing license.

"Well, son," said the Game Warden. "You must be about as dumb as a box of rocks! You don't have to run from me if you

have a valid license!"

"Yes, sir," replied the young guy. "But my friend back there, well, he don't have one.

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JANUARY 4 General Membership Meeting 13 -16 Ultimate Sports Fishing Show R.F Showplace Novi Chair: Jim Robertson 29 Comedy Club Outing Contact: Karen Westphal

FEBURARY 1 General Membership Meeting 5 Ice Fishing Outing Woodruff Lake in Highland Contact: Mark Platt

11 - 13 River Fishing Outing (Limit 20 @ The Farm) Contact: Phil Bustos/Jeff Bustos 12 - 20 Outdoor Recreation Expo/Detroit Boat Show Contact: Bill King/Phil Bustos

24 – 27 OUTDOOR- RAMA R. F. Showplace Novi Chair: Mark Platt

MARCH 1 General Membership Meeting 5 SPORTSMAN’S BANQUET - Burton Manor Contact: Marty Drum 17 - 20 SPRING BOATING SHOW R. F. Showplace Novi Contact: P. Bustos 26 Mich. Steelhead Challenge/River Outing @ The Farm Contact: Mark Platt

APRIL 2 Clinton River Outing Contact: Phil Bustos/Dan Keifer 5 General Membership Meeting 9 Huron River Outing – Flat Rock Contact: Phil Bustos/Jeff Bustos 30 Ohio Steelhead Alley Outing Contact: Phil Bustos 16 Detroit River Walleye Tournament Chair: Greg Blankstrom/D Herbruck

MAY 3 General Membership Meeting 14 Salmon Tournament - Benton Harbor Chair: Jeff K./Chris Thompson 21 Michigan Steelheaders Challenge Tournament – Holland ALL MSSFA CLUBS Contact: H Nabors 28 Kelley’s Island Walleye Tournament Contact: Dave Skrobot

JUNE 7 General Membership Meeting 4 - 5 Walleye Tournament - Region 3 Host - Luna Pier Chair: Jeff Kruszewski 11 Kids Fishing Outing at Kensington Park Chair: Jim Robertson/Bob Olari 11 Ford/UAW Loc 900 Walleye Outing Chair: Jeff Bustos 18 Luna Pier Walleye Tournament Chair: Jeff Kruszewski

JULY 2 - 9 Wabatongushi Lake, Ontario Canada (max 10) Chair: Matt Lubaway/John Wright 9 St. Mary’s River Salmon Tournament Chair: Mark Davis 10 Club Summer Picnic (Sunday) Chair: Karen Westphal 14 Steelhead Tournament - Erieau, Canada Mid Week Chair: Jim Robertson 16 Steelhead Tournament – Erieau, Canada Chair: Greg Ruggles/TBD 30 & 31 Ludington Salmon Extravaganza Tournament - Day 1 Chair: Dennis Kelly/ Mark Platt

AUGUST 2 General Membership Meeting 13 Salmon Tournament - Manistee Chair: Greg Ruggles 20 Salmon Tournament - Frankfort Chair: H Nabors/Tom/Jerry Hesch 27 Salmon Tournament - Grand Haven Chair: Jerry Douglas/Jim Caldwell

SEPTEMBER 6 General Membership Meeting 10 Salmon Tournament - Charlevoix Chair: Mike Hartrick

OCTOBER 4 General Membership Meeting 8 Vermillion Walleye Tournament w HVS Chair: Dave Skrobot 22 Manistee Pier Outing Chair: Jeff Bustos

NOVEMBER 1 General Membership Meeting 5 Michigan Steelhead Challenge/River Outing Chair: Mark Platt

DECEMBER 3 Au Sable River Tournament Chair: Mark Gable 6 CHRISTMAS PARTY - HAPPY HOLIDAYS 10 Ohio Steelhead Alley Tournament Chair: Phil Bustos/Roger Hinchcliff

***ALL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***

7:00 PM at The New Livonia Seniors Center at the Southeast Corner of Farmington Road and Five Mile Road

WEB Site: Go to www.metroweststeelheaders.org

If you have questions, contact Henry Nabors - [email protected] or call 248 258 5502. Version Date: Dec. 15, 2010


The Prez Sez

Christmas has passed and I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. The New Year is

sure to bring some new challenges.

I want to start by thanking everyone for your support. As our new president, I would like

to share with you a few feelings I have for the year ahead. First, I think we should all look

forward to haveing fun as members of our great club. Second, I would hope we would all

look forward to learning new things about our sport of fishing. Third, I think socializing

with present and new members should be near the top of our list, both at our club meet-

ing and through the many events scheduled this year. The truth is, the more you get in-

volved, the more fun you’re going to have.

As a club member you can be proud of the fact that you belong to one of the largest and most active fishing clubs

in our state and country. This all happens because of you and your interest in our sport of fishing. Keep up the

great work.

January through March are our big show months. Your club needs your support and help to staff the various

shows in which we participate. Get involved and meet some interesting people at these shows. Remember, you

were a new member once, and maybe a little shy at the beginning. New people are waiting to be asked to get in-

volved; let’s help them out. Why not get a hold of Jim Roberson and get started with an hour or two at The Ulti-

mate Fishing Show?

I want to have a little something different at each of our monthly meetings this year; two five minute seminars.

One seminar will be on a little fishing tip, and the second on boat handling or safety. The key will be short, sweet,

and informative.

Once again, I look forward to your support and assistance to make our club bigger and a little better in the coming

year.

Fish On

Clyde Schoen


The Vices Corner

MWS MEMBERSHIP MEETING

SPEAKERS JANUARY 4, 2011 GARY TOWNS, of Michigan DNRE:

At the Metro West Steelheaders meeting on January 4, Gary Towns, Michigan DNRE, will be giving a pres-

entation on the walleye situation in Lake Erie and a new way to determine the daily limit for walleye each

year. Specifically, anglers will not know how many walleye they can keep per day on Lake Erie this sum-

mer until AFTER the end of March. The Fishing Guide (rule book), printed in January each year, will no

longer state the daily limit of walleye for Lake Erie – but rather it will direct anglers to the DNR computer

website or other sources for current information on the subject. This is all being done so that the walleye

population can be managed with information which is as recent as possible. In the past, Michigan, Ohio,

Ontario and other states which manage Lake Erie have had to forecast over a year in advance as to what

they think the walleye population will be…and set regulations accordingly. Now, they will be able to man-

age with much more current fishery information and tailor the walleye harvest (with regulations) to the

ups and downs of the walleye population. Gary will present a power point presentation and take ques-

tions from the audience.

Gary L. Towns holds BS and MS Masters degrees from Central Michigan University. He has been working

with the State of Michigan for over 30 years - first with the Michigan Dept of Agriculture - but primarily

(since 1982) with the Fisheries Division of the Dept of Natural Resources. He's worked out of DNR offices

in Plainwell, Jackson, Haslett, Perry, Livonia and is now in Southfield where he is presently the supervisor

of the Lake Erie Management Unit [which covers about a 10 county area in SE Lower Michigan - including

Lake St. Clair, the connecting waters and Lake Erie]. For several years, Gary served as Michigan's repre-

sentative on the Great Lakes Fishery Commission's Lake Erie Committee, and was the chair of that com-

mittee for two years.

Bugsy, of Bugsy’s Baits, will display his lures and will offer them for sale to MWS members at a discounted

rate.

FEBRUARY 1, 2011, TBD

MARCH 1, 2011, Captains Bill Bale and Dave Engel of Best Chance Too charters:

Learn all about Lake Michigan charter boat fishing for King and Coho Salmon, Steel-

head, Lake Trout and Brown Trout on board the Best Chance Too. If you are looking

for the absolute best Lake Michigan charter fishing experience, a trip on Best Chance

Too is for you. Captain Dave Engel and Captain Bill Bale of Best Chance Too are the

winningest Salmon and Trout tournament fishing team on Lake Michigan. Best Chance

Too is the only team to win tournaments in all four states surrounding Lake Michigan.

They travel the entire Lake Michigan tournament circuit and fish from Michigan City,

Indiana at the south end of the lake to Manistee, Michigan in the northern part of the

lake. Charter with them out of their home port of Saugatuck, as well as Michigan City,

St. Joseph, South Haven, Holland, Grand Haven, Waukegan, Muskegon, Ludington and

Manistee.

Jim Robertson, Vice President


Metro West Steelheaders Christmas Party 2010

A smashing good time

That’s what we all had

At the Club Christmas party

It wasn’t at all bad.

Santa’s helpers were busy

With table and chair

As the Curbey’s were preparing the chicken and ham

And Tom, Dave and Witte were doing their share.

The pres. gave a welcome

Dominic said a prayer

And the dinner was served

To everyone there.

The children were anxious

The gifts were all wrapped

And along came old Santa

And everyone clapped.

Santa’s line was so long

But each child got a toy

And pictures were taken

Of each girl and boy.

The captain of the year

And crewmen as well

Were then introduced

Their jackets looked swell.

Don’t let me forget

Our river angler was there

With his brand new jacket

So handsome to wear.

And a special award

For our Member of the Year

Was given to Captain Marty Drum

Who received a plaque and a rousing cheer.

The lure tree was a hit

Cooler raffles were won

Karen sold some pickles

And we all had great fun.

And last but not least

It surprised one and all

I was given a plaque

Merry Christmas to all!

Written by Jim Robertson


Christmas Party Report by Jim Robertson

Where should I start? Thanks to all. Thanks to Mitch and Deb Curbey for preparing the main course for our Christmas dinner. Thanks to Tom Taylor, Dave Sgromolo, Ron Witte, and others, sorry if I forgot anyone, for setting up the hall and taking it down again. Thanks to Karen Westphal who did a wonderful job with the table centerpieces. They will be used again next year. Marty Drum as always ran the 50/50 raffle. Thanks to Lance Hinatsu, (who won the lure tree last year), and sold over $100.00 worth of tickets in addition to the lures placed on the tree this year. Congratulations Phil Jackson, this year’s lure tree winner.

Phil Bustos, King of the cooler raffles, had his three coolers set up for inspection filled to overflowing with goodies. The cooler winners are as follows:

Did anyone else see something fishy about cooler #3? Con-gratulations to all. See you next year.

The Captain and Crewmen of the Year awards were presented by Henry Nabors. Captain Joel Nelson is our 2010 Captain of the Year; and Phil Drum is our 2010 Crewman of the Year. Each received a heavy jacket with the Steelheaders logo embroidered on the back and their name and boat name embroidered on the front. Congratulations to Joel and Phil!

Phil Bustos then presented our first ever River Angler award, which was won by Matt Benuska. Matt also received a heavy jacket with the Steelheaders logo embroidered on

the back and his name and boat name embroidered on the front. Congratulations Matt!

The highlight of the evening for me was having the honor of presenting Captain Marty Drum the Member of the Year plaque. The MWS member of the year award is presented at the discretion of the president to acknowledge and honor the Club member who has exhibited exemplary energy and dedication to the Club goals, purpose and policies as listed in the

Club By-Laws. He will also have displayed his leadership by participating in the many Club Tournaments, outings and activities as well as Club leader-ship. Congratulations Marty! We are a better club because you are a mem-ber of Metro West Steelheaders.

Last of all, but not least to me, I was honored by the Board of Directors with a plaque for my service as MWS president from 2008-2010. Thank you very much and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

COOLER WON BY TICKET # SOLD BY

#1 TED STYKE 1132 KAREN WESTPHAL

#2 DEB FRENCH 0380 HENRY NABORS

#3 DAVE SGROMOLO 0910 SHARON SGROMOLO

Metro West Steelheaders Christmas Party!

CONGRATULATIONS

MARTY DRUM

MWS 2010 Member of the year.

Presented December 7, 2010

to

CAPTAIN MARTY DRUM

------------

In recognition of your valued leadership and

Participation in Club activities

------------ Director, Metro West Board of Directors

2009 Christmas Party MWS Board of Directors Sportsman’s Banquet

50/50 & Tackle Raffles Line Reeling PORT CAPTAIN

Erieau Steelhead Tournament Lexington Salmon Tournament Detroit River Walleye Tournament

The MWS member of the year award is presented at the discretion of the president to acknowledge and honor the Club member who has exhibited exemplary energy and dedication to the Club goals, purpose and policies as listed in the Club By-laws. He will also have displayed his leadership by participating in the many Club Tournaments, outings and activi-ties as well as Club leadership. Congratulations Marty, we are a better club because you are a member of Metro West Steelheaders. Jim Robertson, President


Captain of the Year

Joel Nelson

Becky Sue’s Captain finished with 82 points for 6

events!

Crewmen of the Year

Phil Drum Crewmen on the good ship DRUM BEAT finished

with 82 points for 6 events!

Announcements

2010 Captain of the Year Runner-Ups 2 Ruggles Greg Rgang II 78

3 Hartrick Mike Finfull Addiction 58

4 Drum Marty Drum Beat 57

5 Douglas Jerry Jerry Rigged 56

6 Bustos Phil Wet Burrito 49

7 Schoen Clyde Fishin' Machine 45

8 Robertson Jim Picture This 44

9 Christoph Hermann Reel Affair 43

10 Skrobot David Toucan 36

2010 Crewperson of the Year Runner-Ups 2 Holloway Ken Ruggles, Greg 65

3 Stav Todd Drum/Calvert 61

4 Bustos Jeff Bustos, Phil 58

5 Hehn Matt Ruggles, Greg 45

6 Hayden J R Nelson, Joel 41

7 Kay Mike Douglas, Jerry 38

8 Taylor Tom Robertson, Jim 38

9 Hesch Tom Hesch, Jerry 34

10 Curbey Mitch Several 33

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MARCH 5, 2011

5:30 P.M. – 11:30 P.M.

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Only $50 Per Person!!!

DINNER & OPEN BAR

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METRO WEST STEELHEADERS


Announcements

Place Angler Pts

2 Hinatsu Lance 21

3 Nawrocki Tommy 19

4 Leciejewski Larry 18

5 Nawrocki Rob 16

6 Ferlito Joe 15

7 Andersen Greg 14

8 Chamberlin Jim 12

9 Bustos Jeff 8

9 Platt Mark 8

11 Bustos Phil 7

2010 River Angler of the Year

Matt Bebuska

39 Points

Runner-Ups


Christmas Cooler Raffle 2010

The cooler raffle income for this year was a little less than last year. We did not sell all the cooler raffle tickets. We had 38 members sell over one book of tickets. The top sale people for this year are, Karen Westphal that sold $265.00 and Dave Skrobot with $175.00. We had 8 members donate to the coolers. I would like to thank the members that donated bottles that were at the cooler raffle table before I got there, Thank You. I would also like to thank all the members that helped in making this fund raiser a success. The funds raised for this year was $1,443.00.

The winners of the coolers.

Cooler # 1 Ticket 1132 Ted Styke sold by Karen Westphal.

Ted said," I never win anything this is great! And that Karen, has always got something she’s working on. She a very hard worker".

Cooler #2 Ticket 0380 Deb French sold by Henry Nabors. Deb is the MSSFA Publisher for the Great lakes Sport Fishing News. Deb told me "ever since I found out that I won I can not get the smile off my face".

Cooler #3 Ticket 0910 David Sgromolo sold by his wife Sharon Sgromolo. Dave is a member and our new MUCC Representative for Metro West.

Submitted by Phil Bustos - Cooler of Cheer Chairman

Announcements

2011 Best Fishing Days (Farmers Almanac),

when the Moon is between new and full (EDT).

The Sun, Moon, tides, and weather all influence fish activity. For example, fish tend to feed more at sunrise and sunset. During a full moon, tides are higher than average and fish tend to feed more. However, most of us go fishing when we can get the time off, not because it is the best time!

Best Times for Fishing

♦ One hour before and one hour after high tides, and one hour before and one hour after low tides. Inland, the times for high tides correspond with the times when the Moon is due south. Low tides are halfway between high tides.\

♦ During the "morning rise" (after sunup for a spell) and the "evening rise" (just before sundown and the hour or so after).

♦ When the barometer is steady or on the rise. (But even during stormy periods, the fish aren't going to give up feeding. The smart fisherman will find just the right bait.)

♦ When there is a hatch of flies—caddis flies or mayflies, commonly. (The fisherman will have to match his fly with the hatching flies or go fishless.)

♦ When the breeze is from a westerly quarter rather than from the north or east.

♦ When the water is still or rippled, rather than during a wind. Research by Renee Lubaway, Editor’s Spouse

Do you believe this?

January 4–19 February 2–18 March 4–19

April 3–17 May 3–17 June 1–15

July 1–15 August 28–September 12 Sept 27–Oct 11

Oct 26–Nov 10 Nov 25–Dec 10 December 24–31


Announcements

DONATION COMMITTEE MEMBER

Metro-West Chapter’s Articles of Incorporation state

that the purpose of the Chapter is “To advance

sport fishing through preservation and protec-

tion of our natural resources”. One of the ways

Metro-West does this is by providing financial

support to those organizations which are involved in fishery education and pro-

motion, environmental protection, selective breeding and stocking, predator con-

trol, etc.

Committee member responsibilities include identification and evaluation of po-

tential candidate organizations and providing written proposals to the Metro-West

Board for review and approval.

Please contact Carmen Zirles [email protected] or any Board member if you are interested.

The Metro West Comedy FundraiserThe Metro West Comedy FundraiserThe Metro West Comedy Fundraiser is just around the corner.

Please mark your calendars for Saturday January 29Saturday January 29Saturday January 29th,th,th,2011.2011.2011.

Cocktails, Appetizer Buffet and 50/50 Raffles available.

Grand Celebrations Hall

32305 Grand River Ave.

Farmington, MI 48336

Comedy show 8:00 pm Comedy show 8:00 pm Comedy show 8:00 pm --- 9:45 pm 9:45 pm 9:45 pm

Doors open at 6:30 pmDoors open at 6:30 pmDoors open at 6:30 pm

Tickets are $15$15$15$15 in advance/ $20$20$20$20 at the door.

Guests must be 18 and over.

Music provided by Roger Hinchcliff “First Class Entertainment”. Please plan to stay for mu-

sic and dancing after the show. Get your tickets at the Christmas party to avoid the rush.

Last years event was sold out so don’t wait!

Need a gift idea??? Purchase show tickets for friends and family

members. You will help the club and they will have a fun night out!

Contact: Karen Westphal, (313) 535-1445 or

[email protected]


Metro-West Chapter, MSSFA

Board Meeting Minutes for November 9, 2010

Attendees:, Jim Robertson, Tom Taylor, Henry Nabors , Bob Olari, Mark Davis, Mark Platt, Lenard Pietila, Clyde Schoen, and Carmen Zirles.

Absent: Excused Marty Drum, and Matt Lubaway .

Guests: Phil Bustos, David Sgromolo

President, Jim Robertson, called meeting to order at 7:02pm

Jim welcomed everyone and introduced the guests.

Jim announced that Todd Stave had resigned his seat on the board due to work schedules.

We reviewed the Christmas party and the board has decided to limit the party to the first 220 people who sign up. Children attending that are 12 years

old and under will be visited by Santa. The bylaws state that a member, who has paid his dues, his spouse and all children under 18 years of age are

considered members. Only the member will have voting rights. Due to space limitations, at this party, we are limiting the number of people from each

member to 5. The board will review the Christmas party for next year to try to find a place for the party which will accommodate all who wish to come.

Bob Olari made a motion to limit the party to 220 people with 5 members from each family allowed to attend. This will be on a first come basis with

reservations. Motions seconded by Henry Nabors. Motion passed.

Vice President, Clyde Schoen

December: Christmas party. Jim Robertson, John Wright, and Tom Taylor will handle the party. Mitch Curbey and his wife will take care of the food.

Secretary’s Report:

The Minutes, for the October board meeting were read. Lenard Pietila moved to accept them. Mark Davil seconded the motion. Motion was passed.

Treasurer’s Report:

Carmen Zirles presented the treasures report. Henry Nabors made a motion to approve the report and Mark Davis seconded it. Motion passed.

Membership:

Henry Nabors: Henry reported that we have 50 new members so far this year and now have 176 members. His full report will be in the next news letter.

We are still growing and with the show season coming we should get more new members.

Directors Reports:

State Director’s Report: Lenard Pietila: Lenard will have his full report will be printed in the news letter. The state MSSFA has elected a new direc-

tor. See his full report in the news letter.

Marty Drum: absent no report

Mark Davis: MUCC TRACKS magazine program is complete. Mark has 119 requests for the magazine. Henry Nabors moved that we increase the pro-

gram from 100 to 119 at approx, $36.00 per student. Clyde Schoen seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Matt Lubaway: Absent. No report

Mark Platt. Mark will handle the MUCC show. Jim Robertson will take care of the Ultimate Fishing show in January of next year. Mark will work with

Carmen to come up with a spread sheet to organize the expenses for the shows. Since there is a change of leadership at MSSFA Mark Platt asked Lenard

to find out if they will supply the extra booth at the shows.

Tom Taylor. No report.

OLD BUSINESS:

Jim Robertson will contact Mitch Curbey to assist him with the Christmas party. Henry will contact the winners of the Captain and Crew to see what they

want for there awards.

New business:

There was a general discussion on the point system for tournaments for next year with 4 possibilities. This is an ongoing process and should be com-

plete by February of next year.

Henry Nabors made a motion to sponsor the Ford walleye tournament for next year with a $100 donation. Motion seconded by Tom Taylor. Motion

passed.

Mike Hartrick will take over the Metro West sales of our logo ware. He will contact Todd Stav and get all the merchandise and money to continue the

sales at the meetings.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM

Respectfully Submitted, Bob Olari

MWS Board Meeting


Metro-West Chapter, MSSFA

Board Meeting Minutes for December 14, 2010

Attendees: Jim Robertson, Tom Taylor, Bob Olari, Mark Davis, Mark Platt, Clyde Schoen, and. Matt Lubaway.

Absent: Excused Marty Drum, Lenard Pietila, and Carmen Zirles.

Guests: David Sgromolo

President, Jim Robertson, called meeting to order at 7:10pm

Jim welcomed everyone and introduced the guests. He thanked everyone who helped make his term a president success.

The Christmas party was a great success, and it came under budget. The cooler raffle made $1443.00. The ultimate fishing

show is coming up and we have a list of persons to work at the booth. Mitch Curbey has been appointed to fill the vacancy on

the board.

Vice President, Clyde Schoen

The new VP, Jim Robertson informed us that he has arranged for Gary Towns from the DNR to talk to the membership about

the new regulations and plans for Lake Erie. Busbey Baits will also be there.

Secretary’s Report:

The Minutes, for the November board meeting were read. Tom Taylor moved to accept them as amended. Matt Lubaway

seconded the motion. Motion was passed.

Treasurer’s Report:

Carmen Zirles was absent but gave us his report by email. Bob Olari made a motion to approve the report and Mark Davis

seconded it. Motion passed.

Membership:

Henry Nabors: Henry was absent but submitted his report. He reported that we have 52 new members so far this year and

now have 177 members. His full report will be in the next news letter. We are still growing and with the show season com-

ing we should get more new members.

Directors Reports:

State Director’s Report:

Lenard Pietila: absent no report.

Marty Drum: absent no report

Mark Davis: MUCC TRACKS magazine program is complete. Mark has 119 requests for the magazine.

Matt Lubaway: He reported that he is still working on his insurance program and will be modifying it next year.

Mark Platt. Mark contacted Deb French, at MUCC and made arrangements for the usual booth will have at the MUCC show.

Tom Taylor. No report.

OLD BUSINESS: No old business discussed

New business: No new business

Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM

All information for the next letter needs to be in by December 19

Respectfully Submitted,

Bob Olari

MWS Board Meeting


MSSFA State Board Meeting 11/10/2010 Notes

At the beginning of the meeting, a motion was made and passed to extend lifetime membership in MSSFA to past

Executive Director Andy Pelt.

In state chapter news, the Central (Mt. Pleasant) and Benzie chapters, have folded. The Manistee chapter is barely

holding on and needs members. Traverse City may form a chapter if it can generate enough interest. If you fish in

Manistee or the Traverse City areas often, consider joining there as an associate member. A chapter needs a mini-

mum of 10 members to remain affiliated with MSSFA.

As for now, the EPA has backed off on a plan to ban lead in ammo and fishing tackle. Michigan Sea Grant is pro-

ducing watershed maps which will be available online at www.miseagrant.umich.edu/store at a cost of $10 each.

A motion was made to confirm Dennis Eade as Executive Director of MSSFA and was passed. Dennis was also con-

firmed as the ad director for the Great Lakes Sport Fishing News. Dennis Eade has filed 4 reports from meetings

he attended. Those reports are on our website on the Conservation page. These provide a much more complete

account than can be provided here. Thanks to Dennis for providing these reports.

At the state level, Jim Vander Maas is our Tribal Chairman and deals with issues like net locations and tribal fish-

ing. Jim would like to know if you have had any problems with tribal nets in the Lake Michigan waters north of

Grand Haven. Jim is allowed to tag along with law enforcement on these investigations. You can contact Jim at

[email protected].

MSSFA is planning a legislative night in April or May to meet with as many of the new

and current lawmakers. Between now and then, we at Metro West will work to come up

with a list of the issues which are most important to us.

Final note – the Mid-Michigan Chapter is having their one day sport fishing show on Feb-

ruary 19th from 9:00am-8:00pm at the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason. Admission

is $5, kids under 12 free and free parking.

Lenard Pietila, State Director Metro West

MSSFA Report

Announcement of Election Results, Lenard Pietila

December 4, 2010 meeting announcement of recent election results by Lenard Pietila –

I’m going to announce the results of the recent election and introduce the new directors and officers. Starting with the Board

of Directors, the two new directors are Greg Ruggles and Jim Drews with Mitch Curbey as the alternate. Thanks to outgoing

directors Marty Drum and Mark Platt for their service on the board. Dave Sgromolo will serve as the club representative to

the MUCC which is a new board position and is a 3 year term. Thanks go to John Wright and Art Dittmar who held this posi-

tion for the club previously. Henry Nabors will continue as membership secretary for another 3 year term. Lenard Pietila will

continue as the MSSFA state director.

For club officers, Carmen Zirles will continue as treasurer. Mark Platt will take over as secretary. Thanks to Bob Olari the

outgoing secretary. At president and vice-president, we have a swap taking place with President Jim Robertson taking over

as vice-president and current Vice-President Clyde Schoen will now be president of Metro West. Thanks and congratulations

to both.

At this time I’d like to present to President Jim Robertson, on behalf of the board and members of Metro West this plaque

which reads: “Presented to Jim Robertson President 2008-2010 In Recognition & Appreciation for your Outstanding Service

to the Metro West Steelheaders.”

(See the following page for more.)


* Pending acceptance and confirmation by the Board of Directors.

Chairpersons have delegated responsibilities from the Directors and report to same. Please contact the chairs and offer your help and support.

Chairpersons

OFFICE NAME PHONE RESPOSIBILITIES (subject to change)

President: Clyde Schoen 248-474-3307 Presiding Officer, Conservation Action Commit-

tee

Vice President: Jim Robertson 734-420-0582 Guest Speakers, Sound Equipment

Fishing Machine & TV

Secretary: Mark Platt 248-887-2004 Board Minutes, Shows (Ultimate Fishing, Out-

doorama, Novi Boat & Detroit Boat)

Treasurer: Carmen Zirles 734-424-2559 Accounting & Money, Budget, Fund Raising,

Donations Committee, Raffles, & Comedy Club

Director: Tom Taylor 248-767-3881 Boat Tournaments, Captains Committee, Stor-

age Unit, Big Fish,

& Refreshments

Director: Matt Lubaway 234-790-0386 Newsletter Editor, Advertising, It Pays To Be-

long, Insurance & Waiver of Liability

Director: Mark Davis 248-563-7026 Stream Committee

Director: Jim Drews 734-812-7686 TBD

Director: Greg Ruggles 734-837-2164 TBD

Director: Mitch Curbey * 313-300-0519 TBD

Membership Director: Henry Nabors 248 225 4964 Membership, Captain / Crew / Angler of the

Year, Club Calendar & MWS Website

MSSFA Representative: Lenard Pietila 248-420-0350 MSSFA Sate Rep, Bylaws, Board of Directors

Elections

MUCC Representative: Dave Sgromolo 248-207-5714 MUCC District Rep, Kids Camp & Tracks Maga-

zine

COMMITTEE CHAIR NAME PHONE RESPOSIBILITIES (subject to change)

Shows & Outings

Jim Robertson 734-420-0582 Ultimate Fishing Show

Mark Platt 248 672 5440 Outdoorama

Phil Bustos 313-670-2309 Novi Boat & Detroit Boat

Jim Robertson,

Bob Olari

734-420-0582

Kids Outing

Dennis Kelly 810-523-8120 Captains Committee, Boat Tournaments, & Stor-

age Unit

Parties, Meetings

& Raffles

Marty Drum 734 564 1853 Sportsman’s Banquet, Tackle Raffle, 50/50 Raf-

fle,

Mitch Curbey 313-300-0519 Christmas Party & Refreshments

Karen Westphal 313-535-1445 Comedy Club, Big Fish

Phil Bustos 313-670-2309 Cooler Raffle

Jeff Bustos 734-968-6143 Kids Camp, Donation Committee

Mike Hartrick 248-225-5853 Metro West Wear

Advertising

Eric Braden 419-344-2541 Newsletter Advertising

Bill King 248-345-3502 MWS - It Pays To Belong

Board of Directors 2011


Membership

”IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG” Berkfield & Co Ltd, Statewide

All METRO WEST STEELHEADERS, MSSFA and MUCC members and all club affiliates. 5% discount on Automobile, Homeowners insurance poli-cies. Increased SPORTS EQUIPMENT endorsements, available. Other cover-ages include Boat, Recreation Vehicle, and Umbrella policies.

Great Lakes Sportsmen Group. After two years, we finally have approval for a statewide premium discount group. Starting

September 1, 2010 any member can get the a 5% discount on the Personal Insurance. The discount applies to your home and automobile

insurance, including many boats which can be added to your homeowners policy (under 26 feet). Frankenmuth will continue during the

first year to develop and get approval for a special endorsement to include fisherman’s sports equipment.

Contact:

Matthew Lubaway

2625 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 48382 Phone: (248) 682-0044 Cell: (248) 790-0386

Metro West Membership Renewals

Please send your renewal dues to Metro West Steelheaders, 1689 Norfolk, Birmingham, MI 48009-

3069. Or see me at the January 4th General meeting. The Expiration date is YY MM. If you want to re-

new by credit card, give me a call and we can handle it over the phone.

Best Regards, Henry Nabors, Membership Director

Last First Exp Dues

Blankstrom Gregory 11 01 15

Bono Greg 10 11 40

Boulter Al 11 01 40

Calvert Russell 10 10 40

Chamberlin James 11 01 40

Chisholm Keith 11 01 40

Della Vecchia John 10 12 40

Descavish Tom 10 10 40

Douglas Jerry 11 01 40

Drum Marty 11 11 40

Hall Terry 11 01 40

Hartford Brett 11 01 40

Herbruck Doug 10 12 15

Jones Robert 11 01 40

Kay Michael 11 01 40

King Bill 11 01 40

Last First Exp Dues

Kovacs Dennis 11 01 15

Kwiatkowski Scott 10 10 40

Lindstrom Jed 11 01 40

Lowell Don 11 01 40

Marcinkiewicz Charles 11 01 40

Martinez Juan 10 11 40

Mitchell Gerald 11 01 40

Olivier Irvin 10 12 30

Rusho Bob 10 10 40

Spilos James 11 01 40

Strunk David 11 01 40

Wade M. C. 11 01 40

Wendling Bill 11 01 40

White Lenard 11 01 15

Witte Ronald 11 01 30

Zyck Jeff 11 01 40


Classified Ludington Rental House Spacious and clean, five bedroom house right on 5,000-acre Hamlin Lake. Swim, fish, or dock your boat in your own front yard; Launch your small craft right next door; Watch the sunset over the dunes from your living room. Rent our deck boat or a jet-ski just down the road. Or drive five miles into downtown Ludington where you will find golf, movie theatres, bowling, go-carts, putt-putt golf, Lake Michigan fishing, a wonderful sandy beach, and numerous restau-rants, ice-cream parlors, and shopping. Jim & Carole Maddux 248-360-4838 www.duneviewenterprises.com

Boats, Motors, Equipment for sale

Paddlewheeler II, like new, garage kept. 4 self draining seats, two large decks, greasable bearings, drink cup holders, drain plugs for foot wells and pontoons. Fitted boat cover. Cus-tom built trailer with carpeted bunks, swivel jack, 12 inch wheels, can fold for vertical storage against wall. Haulmaster trailer, 1720 lb. capacity. This package new sells for $4,000. Ask-ing only $1,995 Reduced now $995 Excellent condition!.

Call Renee Lubaway 248 895-5374

Mercury 5 hp 2-stroke outboard Newer, very low hours. Short shaft, internal and external gas tanks, perfect for a small boat on

inland waters. Easy to start, runs great. $990 OBO Call Patrick Braddock at (517) 812– 6843 or [email protected]

Mercury outboard motor 1983 25 hp Was used for back-up on island property. Runs great, low hours. Comes with 2-tanks

One tank needs repair. $1,000 call TOM at 734-459-9057 [email protected]

Wanted a gently used fishing boat. Here is my wish list. 1995 or newer 23 - 25' cruiser; with sleeping for 4, with fishing electronics, downriggers, mooring cover and trailer. I can be reached at [email protected] above or call 248-227-3246. Gale Frazee - MWS Member

WANTED

Boyne Mountain Condo Vacation Rental 2 bedroom condo available for 5 nights Sun.-Fri. Jan. 23-28 at Mountain Run at Boyne located on the south/Super Bowl end on Boyne Mtn. property. Features: 2 bedroom/2 bath condo, full kitchen, sleeps 6, master bath whirlpool, fully furnished-everything you need to prepare meals in house, gas fireplace, TV’s in 3 rooms, roomy at 1,165 sq.ft., internet access, washer/dryer, dishwasher & ski storage locker. You have use of Boyne Mtns. free shuttle to and from the main ski lift area from your condo and use of Boyne’s heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, restaurants and bars. Mtn. Run has its own exercise room, game room, hot tub and computers for your use in the clubhouse. Visit Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark at Boyne. Booked from Sun.-Fri. to avoid the crowds and lift lines-sometimes you get entire ski runs to yourself. Price is $600.00 for 5 nights taxes in-cluded. Call Lenard Pietila 248-420-0350 or email for more information [email protected]

Daytona Beach Condo Vacation Rental 1 bedroom oceanfront condo available for 7 nights Fri.-Fri. Jan. 28 - Feb. 4 at Daytona SeaBreeze located in Daytona Beach, FL. Features: 1 bedroom condo, furnished kitchen, dishwasher, internet access, laundry facilities, fitness and game rooms, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, Atlantic Ocean and the beach right off your balcony. Open a window and listen to the surf all night. This is the off season at Daytona, no traffic and you can drive the beach at your leisure. See Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway Jan. 29-30. Minimum age is 23. Price is $750.00 for 7 nights taxes included. Call Lenard Pietila 248-420-0350 or email for more information [email protected]

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At the January 4th membership meeting I will be circulating a work schedule for the show. When the work schedule comes to

you, please sign up for the hours you will work, either the booth or fish cleaning, for one day only. If you are able to work

additional days, please sign the second sheet and don’t forget your phone number. If I still have additional time slots to fill I

will contact you.

Jim Robertson, Ultimate Fishing Show Chairman


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

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

See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

Batteries Plus Statewide


Big Papa Sport Fishing 50642 Oregon Novi, 48374

10% except down riggers and rod holders Big Papa Sport Fishing http://local.yahoo.com/info-27493394-big-papa-sport-fishing-novi?csz=Novi%2C+MI

Boat U. S. Insurance Statewide

$12.50 Membership Due. Use membership # GA83723B

Cutco Cutlery Statewide

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

Dunham's Sports Statewide


Firestone Metro-25 Livonia & Taylor

$20.00 off on $200.00 + service. www.metro25firestone.com

Gander Mountain Local

Gander Bucks $10.00 off $50.00 purchases

Gordon Food Service Statewide

Save 5% on your purchases at the cash register. (Just tell the clerk you are a Metro-West Steelheader Member) www.GFS.com

K & M Marine, Inc 14990 Telegraph Road, Redford, Mi 48239

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

MC Sports Major Locations


METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Livonia

Free: 1) July Family Picnic; 2) Kids Fishing Outing/ Picnic/ Prizes; 3) Chance to win week at MUCC Camp for family member; 4) Luna Pier Picnic; 5) Family Christmas Party/Kid gifts w Santa; 6) Monthly Newsletter; 7) Great Lakes Sports Fishing Newspaper - Monthly Contact Henry Nabors - [email protected]

MSSFA “It Pays to Belong” Statewide

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

MUCC Membership Statewide

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

Richfield RV Statewide


Riverfront Marina Monroe, Elm Street

One free with one overnight dockage; total cost for two nights is $15.00 Marina office 734-242-0737.

River Raisin Marina & Campground 2502 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe, Mi 48161

Buy One Get One Free Includes campsite, dock and launch. Call for availability 313 575 4367. See the add in MWS Newsletter

RX Optical Statewide


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

10 % Discount www.slammertipup.com

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

Free blood glucose meter kit plus diabetic cookbook

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

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Metro West Sponsors


Metro West Sponsors




Our sponsors have supported the Metro-West Steel-

headers and we should support them whenever possi-

ble. When you see one of our sponsors, please thank them

for supporting our club and push business their way.

To become a sponsor, contact the Editor: Matt Lubaway

(248) 790-0386 [email protected]

Or Advertising Chairman: Eric Braden (734) 854-8378

[email protected] Or

Banquet Chairman: Marty Drum (734) 729-6786

[email protected]

Metro West Sponsors

The MetroMetroMetroMetro----West Steelheaders West Steelheaders West Steelheaders West Steelheaders meet the first Tuesday of every month at the Livonia Senior Center.

Open to the public.

Location: Southeast corner of Farmington & Five Mile Roads.

Date: 1st Tuesday of each month.

Meetings begin at 7:00 pm

MWS WEB Site: www.metroweststeelheaders.org

Or State MSSFA WEB site:

www.michigansteelheaders.org

Go to Chapter Websites, then Metro West Home Page.

If you have questions, contact Henry Nabors -

[email protected] or call (248) 258 5502

Photo: Jeff Bustos

President:

Clyde Schoen

(248) 474-3307

Vice President:

Jim Robertson

(734) 420-0582

Secretary:

Mark Platt

(248) 887-2004

Treasurer:

Carmen Zirles

(734) 424-2559

Current MWS Newsletter Circulation: 1,173

METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS

P.O. Box 51486

Livonia, MI 48151

Lance Hinatsu 11 lb Photo: Jeff Bustos

“Had a great day on the river. I may not get out for awhile. Great way to hold out for spring.”

Jeff Bustos

“…the fish that Lance caught went 11 lb and the other was 7 1/2 lb I caught. Matt & Fred were out on the river also and went 2 for 2. The third was 2lb Fred saw. Had a great day on the river. I may not get out for awhile. Great way to hold out for spring.”

Jeff Bustos

Documents

MWS Newsletter 2011 01 · 2011 Calendar2011 Calendar * * Metro West Steelheaders * * Livonia, Mich. * * * * Metro West Steelheaders * * Livonia, Mich. * * JANUARY 4 General Membership