Photo taken by Phoebe Stewart at Clear Lake, Redbud Ramp on 08/19/07
Front Row: (Scott's dog), Mike Johnson, Don Welch, Javier Martinez, Bob Greneveld, Tony Christie, Bill Lee, Mike Ponce, Jim Woolridge
Back Row: Joe Nicolai, Charlie Grover, Scott Stewart, Jerry Boyd, Mike Barnett, Dale White, Chuck Peak, Darwin Ellison,
Ray Covert, Eric Daniels, Mark Pineda, ??, Mario Jorge, Tim Chapman
Photo taken 02/22/07 at the Delta, Holland Marina
Front Row: Steve Yee, Mike Johnson, Javier Martinez
Back Row: Joe Nicolai, Jerry Boyd, Bill Lee, Mark Pineda, Chuck Peak, Mike Ponce, Dale White,
Bob Nathan, Mario Jorge, Eric Daniels, Darwin Ellison, Mike Barnett, Ray Covert, Rob Ontiveros, Tim Chapman
Welcome to the Gilroy Bassmasters #4583
Bass Anglers Sportsman's Society
a B.A.S.S National Federation
Bassmaster Federation Nation - Roster Management
Gilroy
Chapter #4583, BASS Chapter Benefits
California B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation Nation,
FLW Outdoors,
TBF - The Bass Federation, Inc.
We meet every first Thursday of the month (except when tournaments are scheduled the first week of the month... we'll meet the week before).
2008 Tournament Schedule
January 19, 2008 - Berryessa, Capel Cove Ramp
February 16, 2008 - Delta, Holland Ramp
February 24 - GBM 2007 Awards Banquet, Marie Callender's Resturant
March 22 - McClure, Barrett Cove Ramp <<---- *** This is a Lake Change ***
April 19 - Los Banos, Team Tournament
May 3 & 4 - Clear Lake, Redbud Ramp
June 7 & 8 - Sonoma
July 12 & 13 - Clear Lake (PM/AM)
August 9 & 10 - Delta (PM/AM)
September 6 & 7 - Delta, GBM TOC, Holland Ramp
September 20 - Clear Lake Night
October 4 - Delta
October 12 - Northern California Club Classics, Delta
November 15 - New Melones
December 6 - Anderson
* Tournament falls in the months of the DFG 6 hour tournament regulation ( July - September )
All dates are Saturdays except for the two-day events, which are Saturday and Sunday.
The alternate lake for the entire 2006 season will be decided at the meeting prior to the tournament.
Any questions regarding our Year 2006 Bass Tournaments please contact the Tournament Director,
Mike Johnson, email: mikejohnson22@comcast.net, phone: (408) 394-7059
2008 Club Officers
President: Joe Nicolai
Vice President: Jim Woolridge
Secretary / Treasurer: Steve Yee
Webmaster / Newsletter: Steve Yee
Tournament Director: Mike Johnson
Assistant TD: Darwin Ellison
Raffle Director: Tony Christie
Gilroy Groups (via
Yahoo Groups)
email: gilroybass@yahoogroups.com
Check out GBM: Club Standings
GBM Monthly Newsletters
Previous GBM Tournament Results
GBM Tournament Rules
GBM Shared Expense Guidelines for Boaters/Non-Boaters
GBM Tournament Communication & Etiquette
Check out the Steve's Fishing Classifieds or NCBF Classified Ads
TopFor more membership information please contact:
Gilroy BassmastersTop
c/o Steve Yee
P.O. Box 6109
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-5253
email: scy33613@yahoo.com
Next meeting will be held Wednesday, May 28th, at 7:30pm Marie Callender's Resturant, 18599 Sutter Blvd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Phone: (408) 778-7373. Take 101 south to Cochrane Road.
Next Tournament is a two day tournament at Lake Sonoma on June 7th & 8th, Main Ramp, on the water 6:00 AM
Boat Partners:
Boat 1:
Boat 2:
Boat 3:
Boat 4:
Boat 5:
Boat 6:
Boat 7:
Boat 8:
Boat 9:
Boat 10:
GBM 2007 Tournament of Champions is a Two day tournament on September 6 & 7 on the Delta, Holland Ramp.
Top-6 teams and alternates, It's time to finalize the Top-6 plans. The teams, date, and format are below. Please let Chuck Peak know ASAP if you have any problems with this plan. It can be changed if necessary. The Date is September 6 and 7, 2008. The location is the Delta, Holland Tract. The format is a 2 day, Saturday 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Awards and lunch at a Brentwood Restaurant at 2:00 PM.
Team 1: Chuck Peak & Javier Martinez
Team 2: Jim Woolridge & Mario Jorge
Team 3: Mike Barnett & Jerry Boyd
Team 4: Mike Johnson & Don Welch
Team 5: Darwin Ellison & Tony Christie
Team 6: Mike Ponce & Eric Daniel
TOC Alternates: Steve Ericksen, Joe Nicolai, Mark Pineda, Tim Chapman, Bill Lee
Top Report by Jim Woolridge
I won it with 31.54#s, was leading after day one with 16.98#s. Mario finished 2nd with 31+#s. Joe Arias finished 3rd. with 30+#s and was second on day one with 16.54#s.
I think Bob Nathan had big fish on day 1 and Dale White had big fish on day 2. Sorry but not sure of all the weights or the rest of the order.
The weather was nice and mostly sunny, especially in the pm. It was a little windy at times to 20 mph but mostly around 10-15mph. Water temps were 56.7 in the am and 62.1 by 3:30 on Saturday. I believe everyone caught fish and had a great time . The BBQ was great!!!! lots of people, wonderful participation and plenty of food and drinks. We even had 14 balloons and a chocolate birthday cake for Jeremy Gustin, thanks to his grandparents and dad-Mike. Jeremy also caught a couple of real nice fish including his personal best around 4 pounds. Also nice to see the support of parents, friends and spouses.
New members Robert and Walter stuck a few nice fish as well. Robert had one fish on Saturday with one bite. But it was a nice one. If you have to catch one make it a big one. Walter had such a good time that him and Mike Ponce stayed and extra day until Monday.
Chuck Peak lost his big motor when he spun a prop and at the same time lost his trolling motor with 100 yards of fishing line caught in it. Nice to see everyone come to his rescue. Thanks Bill-Ray, Don-MikeB, Me-Joe.
We also made our usual stop at BIG D's in Napa for the traditional cheesburger and shakes on the way home. Nice to see you Fred Burns, thanks for showing up to support the club. I will let Mike J fill in the other details.
day 1 day 2 total weight
Jim Woolridge 16.98/5 14.56/5 31.54
Mario Jorge 13.61/5 17.52/5 31.13 & day 2 big fish 5.80
Joe Arias 16.36/5 14.09/5 30.45 & day 1 big fish 6.96
Bob Nathan 11.50/5 17.83/5 29.33
Chuck Peak 14.55/5 14.75/5 29.30
Dale White 16.40/5 11.20/5 27.60
Ray Covert 14.05/5 13.27/5 27.32
Bill Lee 13.21/5 13.57/5 26.78
Jeff Post 15.50/5 10.33/5 25.83
Joe Nicolai 11.86/5 13.42/5 25.28
Mike Barnett 11.92/4 13.28/5 25.20
Darwin Ellison 13.24/5 10.47/5 23.71
Jerry Boyd 12.0/5 11.57/5 23.57
Mike Johnson 9.92/4 13.05/5 22.97
Mike Ponce 11.59/5 10.45/5 22.04
Don Welch 10.80/5 9.37/5 20.18
Anthony Pineda 11.31 /5 8.53/5 19.84
Mike Gustin 8.74/4 10.27/5 19.03
Javier Martinez 4.22/2 11.86/5 16.08
Robert Paris 3.84/1 11.41/5 15.25
Mark Pineda 10.36/5 4.40/2 14.76
Walter Bacon 6.54/4 4.98/2 11.52
Scott Stewart 6.05/3 00 6.05
Jeremy Gustin 4.22/1 1.26/1 5.48
Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Don Welch & Mike Barnett
Boat 2: Scott Stewart & Bob Nathan
Boat 3: Mike Ponce & Walter Baker
Boat 4: Chuck Peak & Dale White
Boat 5: Jerry Boyd & Jeff Post
Boat 6: Jim Woolridge & Joe Nicolai
Boat 7: Mark Pineda & Mark Anthony Pineda
Boat 8: Bill Lee & Ray Covert
Boat 9: Mike Gustin & Jeremy Gustin*
Boat 10: Mike Johnson & Javier Martinez
Boat 11: Eric Daniel & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 12: Darwin Ellison & Robert Paris
Boat 13: Mario Jorge
Fishing Report by Mike Johnson
The big fish haven't moved up yet at the creek. Water temps were 59 to 60 degrees, clear skies and STRONG winds all day. I faced it head on and caught fish on three out of my five first casts. Found fish on a rocky bank with K.V.D's sexy shad cranks. Then found fish buried in the tules around wood and protected pockets. Got those flipping and pitching worms and beavers. Also managed to put one in the boat on a basstrix. Darwin and Jeff got their fish up the creek on speedtraps, off of tule points. Mike Gustin and Mike Barnett caught their limit on swamp crawlers on tules and Mike Ponce caught the big fish of the day 7.37 lbs. pitching his jig to isolated tules.
1st place - Darwin Ellison & Jeff Post with 5 bass for 13.49 lbs.
2nd place - Mike Johnson & Tony Christie with 5 bass for 10.67 lbs.
3rd place - Mike Gustin& Mike Barnett with 5 bass for 10.10 lbs.
4th place - Mike Ponce & Dale White with 3 bass for 10.05 lbs., Big Fish 7.37 lbs.
5th place - Jerry Boyd with 3 bass for 8.54 lbs.
6th place - Eric Daniel& Jimmy Gillin with 5 bass for 7.52 lbs.
7th place - Gene Ahlin & Charlie Hazelip with 5 bass for 7.31 lbs.
8th place - Javier Martinez & Ray Covert with 4 bass for 5.51 lbs.
9th place - Charlie Grover & Joe Arias with 3 bass for 3.29 lbs.
10th place - Mario Jorge with 1 bass for 2.46 lbs.
11th place - Mark Pineda & Mark Anthony Pineda with 1 bass for 1.68 lbs.
Big Fish Awarded to Mike Ponce for a 7.37 lbs. largemouth bass
Mike Ponce with Big Fish
Jerry Boyd with 5th place
Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Charlie Grover & Joe Arias
Boat 2: Mike Gustin & Mike Barnett
Boat 3: Mark Pineda & Mark Anthony Pineda
Boat 4: Gene Ahlin & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 5: Mike Johnson & Tony Christie
Boat 6: Eric Daniel & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 7: Darwin Ellison & Jeff Post
Boat 8: Mike Ponce & Dale White
Boat 9: Javier Martinez & Ray Covert
Boat 10: Mario Jorge & Bill Lee
Boat 11: Jerry Boyd
Fishing Report by Eric Daniel
McClure had a good bite but not the right size. I was able to find my non-boater Mike Gustin and I some fish, we caught them all day long but only managed 7 keepers between us, and that was better than most boats. Jerry Boyd caught the only limit and Mike Gustin had 4 fish, they took 1st and second. Joe Arias had the big fish it was almost a 5 lb spot. I caught my fish on the shakey head with reaction innovations worm and Mike Gustin used a swamp crawler. I think everyone caught fish but finding the 15 inchers was the tough task. I actually pre-fished Friday from 1-4 and caught three keepers and went to that spot in the morning and we caught all 7 keepers in that area, but it took awhile.
1st place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bass for 7.62 lbs.
2nd place - Mike Gustin with 4 bass for 6.59 lbs.
3rd place - Ray Covert with 4 bass for 6.37 lbs.
4th place - Jeff Post with 3 bass for 5.93 lbs.
5th place - Mario Jorge with 3 bass for 4.61 lbs.
6th place - Joe Arias with 1 bass for 4.46 lbs.
7th place - Eric Daniels with 3 bass for 4.15 lbs.
8th place - Charlie Hazelip with 2 bass for 2.99 lbs.
9th place - Jimmy Gillin with 1 bass for 2.94 lbs.
10th place - Jim Woolridge with 1 bass for 2.47 lbs.
11th place - Don Welch with 1 bass for 1.64 lbs.
12th place - Mark Pineda with 1 bass for 1.56 lbs.
13th place - Mark Anthony Pineda with 1 bass for 1.39 lbs.
14th place - Mike Johnson with 1 bass for 1.14 lbs.
Tied for 15th place - Dale White, Mike Barnett, Bob Nathan, Tony Christie, Javier Martinez,
Darwin Ellison, Scott Povio, Joe Nicolai, Chuck Peak, Charlie Grover.
Big Fish Awarded to Joe Arias for a 4.46 lbs. largemouth bass
Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Jim Woolridge & Joe Arias
Boat 2: Mark Pineda & Ray Covert
Boat 3: Charlie Grover & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 4: Darwin Ellison & Mike Barnett
Boat 5: Don Welch & Joe Nicolai
Boat 6: Jerry Boyd & Dale White
Boat 7: Javier Martinez & Bob Nathan
Boat 8: Eric Daniel & Mike Gustin
Boat 9: Mario Jorge & Tony Christie
Boat 10: Chuck Peak & Jeff Post
Boat 11: Scott Povio & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 12: Mike Johnson & Mark Anthony Pineda
GILROY BASSMASTERS 2007 AWARDS BANQUET at Marie Callendars on, Sunday, February 24th, 2008, 4pm to 6pm
Photo taken at Marie Callender's Resturant on 02/24/08
It was an excellent turnout. Thanks to Joe Nicolai for organizing this event and bringing the table displays. Jim Woolridge did an excellent job as Master of Ceramonies. Bob Nathan photograph the evening. Tony Christie and Jimmy Gillin provided the evening with three fantastic raffles. Denise donated a $150 Quantum Swimbait fishing rod, a Shimano Calyx baitcasting reel, and two $25 gift certificates.
We had 32 people show up for this event. The club presented a plaque to Marie Callender's and Coyote Bait & Tackle for their support during the 2007 year.
Presented Appreciation Award to Marie Callender's Resturant
Paulette & Jim
Steve, Eric, Jimmy, Tony, & Chuck
Bill, Nancy, Shirley, Sherrill
Mike, ?,
Angler of the Year - Chuck Peak 147.48 lbs. (Jim Woolridge 146.48 lbs.)
Bassmaster of the Year - Darwin Ellison 327 points (Mike Barnett 2nd with 324 points)
Biggest Bass of the Year - Scott Stewart for 10.83 lbs. largemouth bass
Rookie Of the Year - Mike Barnett 324 points & 143 lbs.
Most Improved - Tony Christie 125.25 lbs. in 2007 versus 37.85 lbs. in 2006 (Jim Woolridge 2nd 146.48 lbs. versus 113.64 lbs.)
These fine meals will be available.
Grilled Sirloin Steak, Fresh Lemon Pepper Salmon , Artichoke Mushroom Chicken
and for $2.00 more Grilled Sirloin & Jumbo Shrimp Skewer.
All meals include caesar salad, cornbread and fountain drinks, ice tea or coffee.
And for dessert a hefty slice of Apple, Chocolate Cream or Lemon Meringue pie.
Food & Tip $25.00 a person or $27.00 for the steak & shrimp meal.
To the guys that WON you deserve this meal to celabrate your great year
and I hope I can get a head count A.S.A.P.
So I can lock in date.
The next meeting we'll collect money.
I thought Feb 24th would be fine.
Its good for them and maybe give us time to.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
GILROY BASSMASTERS
FUN , FOOD, TROPHIES
YOUR PRESIDENT, JOE NICOLAI
TopCongratulations to Chuck Peak for his 1st place finish and Mike Barnett for the 2nd place finish. Mike and Chuck were using the swamp crawler north of Franks Track. It sounded like they had a good day. They started their first limit with smallmouth bass, then culled them out for largemouth. This was Jeff Post's second tournament with the club and his 1st time in the money. Congratulations guys!!!.
1st place -
Chuck Peak with 5 bass for 13.81 lbs., big fish 3.71 lbs.
2nd place - Mike Barnett with 5 bass for 7.87 lbs.
3rd place - Jeff Post with 2 bass for 4.63 lbs.
4th place - Joe Arias with 3 bass for 4.42 lbs.
5th place - Mike Johnson with 2 bass for 4.05 lbs.
6th place - Jerry Boyd with 1 bass for 2.28 lbs.
7th place - Bob Nathan with 1 bass for 1.20 lbs.
Tied for 8th place - Mark Pineda, Tony Christie, Zak Elrite, Jeff Smith*, Charlie Grover, Dale White, Mike Ponce
Ray Covert, Charlie Hazelip, Bill Lee, Don Welch, Mike Gustin, Scott Povio, Joe Nicolai, Javier Martinez,
Eric Daniels, Darwin Ellison, Jimmy Gillin
Big Bass Awarded to Chuck Peak for a 3.71 lbs. largemouth bass
Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Mark Pineda & Tony Christie
Boat 2: Zak Elrite & Jeff Smith*
Boat 3: Charlie Grover & Dale White
Boat 4: Mike Ponce & Ray Covert
Boat 5: Jerry Boyd & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 6: Bill Lee & Bob Nathan
Boat 7: Chuck Peak & Mike Barnett
Boat 8: Don Welch & Mike Gustin
Boat 9: Scott Povio & Joe Nicolai
Boat 10: Javier Martinez & Eric Daniels
Boat 11: Darwin Ellison & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 12: Mike Johnson & Joe Arias
Fishing Report by Jim Woolridge
The Berryessa tournament was fun but the bite was tough and there were a handfull of limits. The temperatures was 29 degrees at blast off and that first run was breathe taking to say the least. The sky was blue bird and a front had just gone through. Water temperatures was 48 degrees at blast off and 52 by afternoon.
Everyone was there that was suppose to be there, there were 12 boats and 24 anglers. In fact we had Fred Burns join us at the weigh-in, "nice seeing you Fred" Several of the guys pre-fished for the tournament but the bite seemed to change on them over night. Darwin won it with 8.47 pounds, big fish was less than 2.25 pounds. I came in second with 7.84 with a 1.80 big fish and Mark Pineda was third with 7.70. Mike can provide you all the dirty details.
My son James came in 11th place with 6.39 pounds. We were both excited to have the time on the water together and look forward to it every year.
1st place - Darwin Ellison with 5 bass for 8.47 lbs., big fish 1.90 lbs.
2nd place - Jim Woolridge with 5 bass for 7.84 lbs., big fish 1.81 lbs.
3d place - Mark Pineda with 5 bass for 7.70 lbs.
4th place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bass for 7.19 lbs., big fish 2.04 lbs.
5th place - Ray Covert with 5 bass for 7.07 lbs.
6th place - Scott Povio with 5 bass for 6.81 lbs., big fish 1.60 lbs.
7th place - Adam McAndrews with 5 bass for 6.74 lbs., big fish 1.92 lbs.
8th place - Mike Johnson with 5 bass for 6.74 lbs.
9th place - Mike Gustin with 5 bass for 6.66 lbs.
10th place - Bill Lee with 5 bass for 6.58 lbs., big fish 1.89 lbs.
10th place - James Woolridge* with 5 bass for 6.39 lbs., big fish 1.76 lbs.
11th place - Javier Martinez with 5 bass for 6.22 lbs.
12th place - Don Welch with 4 bass for 5.47 lbs.
13th place - Joe Nicolai with 3 bass for 4.03 lbs.
14th place - Jeff Post with 3 bass for 3.60 lbs.
15th place - Mario Jorge with 3 bass for 3.56 lbs.
16th place - Charlie Hazelip with 2 bass for 3.19 lbs.
17th place - Jimmy Gillin with 2 bass for 3.10 lbs.
18th place - Eric Daniels with 2 bass for 2.93 lbs., big fish 1.88 lbs.
19th place - Tony Christie with 2 bass for 2.58 lbs.
20th place - Mike Ponce with 2 bass for 2.34 lbs.
21st place - Mike Barnett with 2 bass for 2.06 lbs.
22nd place - Dale White with 1 bass for 1.92 lbs.
23rd place - Charlie Grover 1 bass for 1.38 lbs.
Big Fish Awarded to Jerry Boyd for a 2.04 lbs. largemouth bass
Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Bill Lee & Mike Barnett
Boat 2: Mario Jorge & Tony Christie
Boat 3: Scott Povio & Mike Johnson
Boat 4: Jim Woolridge & James Woolridge*
Boat 5: Darwin Ellison & Ray Covert
Boat 6: Adam McAndrew & Jeff Post
Boat 7: Mike Ponce & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 8: Jerry Boyd & Mike Gustin
Boat 9: Don Welch & Joe Nicolai
Boat 10: Charlie Grover & Dale White
Boat 11: Mark Pineda & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 12: Javier Martinez & Eric Daniel
1st place - Richard Trujillo* with 5 bass for 11.62 lbs.
1st place - Darwin Ellison with 5 bass for 8.34 lbs., big fish 2.58 lbs.
2nd place - Javier Martinez with 5 bass for 7.45 lbs.
3rd place - Jim Woolridge with 5 bass for 7.25 lbs.
4th place - Mario Jorge with 5 bass for 6.88 lbs.
5th place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bass for 6.60 lbs.
6th place - Tony Christie with 5 bass for 6.53 lbs.
7th place - Adam McAndrews with 4 bass for 6.36 lbs.
8th place - Don Welch with 5 bass for 5.67 lbs.
9th place - Joe Nicolai with 4 bass for 5.47 lbs.
10th place - Mike Johnson with 4 bass for 5.26 lbs.
11th place - Bill Lee with 4 bass for 4.73 lbs.
12th place - Mike Ponce with 4 bass for 4.33 lbs.
13th place - Mike Barnett with 3 bass for 3.59 lbs.
14th place - Jimmy Gillin with 2 bass for 3.29 lbs.
15th place - Chuck Peak with 3 bass for 3.28 lbs.
16th place - Eric Daniels with 3 bass for 3.12 lbs.
17th place - Mike Gustin with 2 bass for 2.20 lbs.
18th place - Charlie Grover with 1 bass for 1.19 lbs.
19th place - Charlie Hazelip with 1 bass for 1.06 lbs.
20th place - Bob Nathan
Big Fish Awarded to Darwin Ellison for a 2.58 lbs. largemouth bass
Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Chuck Peak & Mike Barnett
Boat 2: Jim Woolridge & Mike Johnson
Boat 3: Richard Trujillo* & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 4: Mike Ponce & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 5: Mario Jorge & Tony Christie
Boat 6: Jerry Boyd & Eric Daniels
Boat 7: Don Welch & Joe Nicolai
Boat 8: Darwin Ellison & Bob Nathan
Boat 9: Charlie Grover
Boat 10: Javier Martinez
Boat 11: Bill Lee