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November Meeting Report

Old news -

Get your orders in for Hook Hider Rods. We are placing the order at the next meeting.

Lake Chabot & Quarry Lakes 2003 Cover Program on January 11, 2003 @ 8:00am rain or shine.

Tenative 2003 Tournament Schedule. Vote at the Dec 5th meeting on the 2003 Tournament Schedule. We will also be voting on the Club Rules and on our 2003 Board Members.

Possible rules topic: Who qualifies to fish as a prospective member? Penalties for a late weigh-in? Do we need 12 fishermen for a TOC? Do we want to modify the 6 hour rule?

Gilroy Bassmaster's Tenative 2003 Tournament Schedule

Date Lake Launch Ramp
Jan 4 2003 Nacimiento North Shore
Feb 2003 Berryessa Putah Creek
Mar 2003 Delta Orwood
Apr 2003 New Melones Tuttletown
May 2003 Clear Lake, Two Day Lucerne
Jun 2003 Don Pedro, Night Moccasin
Jul 2003 Cachuma, Two Day TBA
Aug 2003 Sonoma Public
Sept 2003 Clear Lake, Night Lucerne
Oct 2003 Delta Orwood
Nov 2003 Delta Orwood
Dec 2003 Anderson Dam

New news – Suggestion for club camaraderie, after tournaments, to have the awards presented at the nearest restaurant closest to the boat ramp.

Life Time Fishing License via the Department of Fish & Game, cost $300.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/lifetime/lifetime.html

Vince brought in an article for Berkley Big Bass Program. Win a day fishing trip with Jay Yelas.
http://www.californiabass.org/programs/bigbass.htm

Yamamoto Tournament – need to ask if they have club entries and sponsorships.

Lundborg Landing Team Tournament day after Thanksgiving Friday, 11/29.

Citgo Bassmaster University is coming to town January 25 & 26, 2003. Hyatt San Jose. Jimmy Houston will be there, cost is $99. http://proxy.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/members/bmu/index

Citgo Bassmaster 150 Classic is April 2003 at Ladd's Stockton Marina.

During the month of October & November the striper bite at San Luis has been great.

We have Gilroy Bassmaster Fishing Hats for $13. Contact Steve Yee if you’re interested.

Bring your GBM Jackets for embroidery to the next meeting. The cost is $45 for the club & bass logo.

Checks to the GBM club should be made out to CASH or Steve Yee.

Club Treasury Report – We have roughly $600.00 in the treasury.

Next GBM Meeting will be Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 7:30pm, El Capri Restaurant, Morgan Hill. Corner of Old Monterey Hwy and Cochrane Rd. Don't forget that 2003 club membership dues are due.

Next GBM Tournament is December 14, 2002 at Lake Sonoma.

Tournament Results for November 16, 2002 - McClure, McClure point ramp.

October Meeting Report

Old news - Hook Hider Rods. If the club buys 10 or more rods, we get 15% off each rod and a 10% rebate paid to the club. Contact: Ron Huran (925) 516-3701, email: horan2@llnl.gov, or Brian Allen from Bass Classics (209) 772-2062, email: jallen@caltel.com. http://www.hookhider.com/rods.htm

Lexington Reservoir 2004 Project. Lexington will be drawn down in 2004 to repair the dam. We are gathering a group to transport bass and plant cover. This is similar to the Chabot & Quarry Cover Program.

Please review the Tenative 2003 Tournament Schedule. We will vote at the Dec 5th meeting on the 2003 Tournament Schedule. If you would like to change lakes, dates, ramp, or prefer to leave dates open, please attend the meetings or send in a recommendation.

Gilroy Bassmaster's Tenative 2003 Tournament Schedule

Date Lake Launch Ramp
Jan'03 Nacimiento North Shore
Feb'03 Berryessa Putah Creek
Mar'03 Delta Orwood
Apr'03 New Melones Tuttletown
May'03 Clear Lake, Two Day Lucerne
Jun'03 Don Pedro, Night Moccasin
Jul'03 Cachuma, Two Day TBA
Aug'03 Sonoma Public
Sept'03 Clear Lake, Night Lucerne
Oct'03 Delta Orwood
Nov'03 Delta Orwood
Dec'03 Anderson Dam

New news - Fishing in the City, November 3rd, Cunningham Park, San Jose.

Lake Chabot & Quarry Lakes 2002 Cover Program on January 11, 2003 @ 8:00am rain or shine. They are looking for 120 volunteers to lay cover on the lakes. Breakfast provided by (BBAC) Black Bass Action Committee. They will assemble for breakfast at Quarry Lakes then they will split up. Some will go to Chabot and the rest will stay at Quarry.

Anyone that has connections for any christmas trees needs to call Jon Walton 510-352-3932 for further instructions. Catered lunch at Quarry Lakes at 2 pm with tri tip steak, provided by the Parks Dept. Everyone is welcome, the more the better.

For more info call Walton's pond at 510-352-3932. Jon is in charge of Chabot and Don Osborne will be at Quarry. They are looking at sinking 1000 christmas trees between the 2 lakes. The more volunteers we have the faster the work will get done. This is not a one time deal, this is over the next 5 years, to bring the lakes back to a high quality resource for everyone to enjoy. Donald C. Osborne email: basshunter4u@aol.com or call Pete Alexander "Head Biologist for Parks Dept" at 510-482-6030.

We have Gilroy Bassmaster Fishing Hats for $13. Contact Steve Yee if you're interested.

Bring your GBM Jackets for embroidery to the next meeting. The cost is $35 for the club & bass logo.

Checks to the GBM club should be made out to CASH or Steve Yee.

Club Treasury Report - We have roughly $1,200.00 in the treasury.

Next GBM Meeting will be Thursday, November 7, 2002 at 7:30pm, El Capri Restaurant, Morgan Hill. Corner of Old Monterey Hwy and Cochrane Rd.

Next GBM Tournament is November 16, 2002 at Lake McClure.

Tournament Results for October 19, 2002, Delta - Holland Riverside Marina, on the water 6:30am.

The Fog!! We didn't see the sun until 10am. It was a tough bite compared to the previous week. Clark was able to catch his limit on Frogs, in all places, Discovery Bay. Chuck won big fish and 2nd place on senkos along tules with 15ft drops. Darrell cranked around Mandeville for his 3rd place. Don was one out of the money on speed traps. Good job guys!!

Tournament Results for October 12, 2002 Club TOC - Tournament of Champions, Delta - Orwood

Although the weather cooled down, it wasn't bad day for fishing. Darrell & Tim Bartlett cranked 1st place around Victoria Slough. Tim Bartlett caught Big Fish on a blade fishing wood. Chuck & Steve pulled a limit on senkos and 6" hand pours near Discovery. Clark & Tim Gomes placed 3rd on Frogs & plastics in Discovery. Awards banquet was held at

September Meeting Report

Old news - Hook Hider Rods - Ron Huran stopped by our meeting to demo the Hook Hider Rods. If the club buys 10 or more rods, we get 15% off each rod and a 10% rebate paid to the club. Contact: Ron Huran (925) 516-3701, email: horan2@llnl.gov, or Brian Allen from Bass Classics (209) 772-2062, email: jallen@caltel.com. http://www.hookhider.com/rods.htm

New news - Chuck Peak's presentation on "Drop Shot" fishing was great. Excellent notes. Anyone that wants a copy please contact me. Thanks Chuck for your insights. I can't wait to try them out at McClure.

Please review the Tenative 2003 Tournament Schedule. We will vote at the Dec 5th meeting on the 2003 Tournament Schedule. If you would like to change lakes, dates, ramp, or prefer to leave dates open, so we can suggest lakes the month before, please attend the meetings or send in a recommendation.

Gilroy Bassmaster's Tenative 2003 Tournament Schedule

1st place - Steve Yee with 4 bass for 13.78 lbs., big fish 7.02 lbs.
2nd place - Ron Hunnewell with 2 bass for 6.82 lbs.
3rd place - Ron Cruysen with 1 bass for 3.46 lbs.
4th place - Tim Bartlett with 1 bass for 2.10 lbs.
Tied for 5th place - Don Welch, Mike Osgood*, John Blair*, & Eddie King.

No Shows - Tim Gomes, Clark Foster, Bob Greneveld, & Javier Martinez

Revised Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Ron Cruysen & Tim Bartlett
Boat 2: Ron Hunnewell & Steve Yee
Boat 3: Don Welch & Mike Osgood*
Boat 4: John Blair* & Eddie King

July Meeting Report

Old news -

Tournament results for the Angler's Choice Snag Proof August 17, 2002. Bob Greneveld & Steve Yee came in 128th place out of 305 boats. Results can be found on http://www.anglerschoice.com/frog.htm or http://home.attbi.com/~scy33613/gbm/html/gbmtouresult.html#081702

Bob & Steve placed 4th on the Club against Club Snag Proof Competition.

The winning bass Bob & Steve caught allowed them to win the 7 foot VPR jig / worm rod from our club.

1st place - Bob Greneveld & Steve Yee with 1 bass for 2.82 lbs.
Tied for 2nd place - Bill Lee & Dave Krueger, Clark Foster & Tim Bartlett,
Jim Woolridge & Ray Covert, Ron Hunnewell & Rick Perez,
Ron Cruysen & Doyle Bartlett, Vince Borrego & Tom Polyniak.

GBM Snag Proof Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Bob Greneveld & Steve Yee
Boat 2: Bill Lee & Dave Krueger
Boat 3: Clark Foster & Tim Bartlett
Boat 4: Jim Woolridge & Ray Covert
Boat 5: Ron Hunnewell & Rick Perez
Boat 6: Ron Cruysen & Doyle Bartlett
Boat 7: Vince Borrego & Tom Polyniak

Our Club TOC - Tournament of Champions, October 12, 2002. Boat partners are based on last years pounds race. The event will take place on the Delta, Orwood Ramp.

Tentative boat partners will be:
Boat 1: Darrell Allen & Tim Bartlett
Boat 2: Chuck Peak & Steve Yee
Boat 3: Clark Foster & Tim Gomes
Boat 4: Ron Hunnewell & Tom Polyniak
Boat 5: Bob Greneveld & Robert Ramirez
Boat 6: Don Welch & Javier Martinez

1st alternate is Bob Nathan
2nd alternate is Bill Lee

New news -

Ron Hunnewell's presentation on "Frog'n" was great. Very helpful hints on modifying frogs. Thanks Ron for your insights.

It was suggested that the club get some community exposure by being active with the 2004 Water Reclamation Project that will be effecting the draining of Lexington Reservoir in 2004.

It was voted to renew BBAC as Bronze membership.

Don't leave dead fish floating at any club tournaments.

Hook Hider Rods 25% discount from retail cost. Buy 20 or more rods get 10% rebate.
Contact: Brian Allen from Bass Classics (209) 772-2062, email: jallen@caltel.com
http://www.hookhider.com/rods.htm

Checks to the GBM club should be made out to CASH or Steve Yee.

Club Treasury Report - We have roughly $1,300.00 in the treasury.

Next GBM Meeting will be Thursday, September 5, 2002 at 7:30pm, El Capri Restaurant, Morgan Hill. Corner of Old Monterey Hwy and Cochrane Rd.

Next GBM Tournament is a Night Tournament at Clear Lake, September 28, 2002. Launch ramp & blast off will be announced at the September 5th meeting.

Tournament Results - August 10, 2002 - Delta, Holland, on water @ 5:15am, weigh-in 12 noon.

It was a warm day for Froggin. NOT! Almost everyone caught their fish on senkos. Robert Ramirez came back from an extended leave, to take first place. Way to go Robert!! It sounded like most of the bass were caught on the main channel in current. Javier Martinez placed 2nd by limiting out on a senko. Not bad at all!! Jim Dowling caught big fish & 3rd place on a senko. Nice fish Jim!!

1st place - Robert Ramirez with 5 bass for 9.60 lbs., big fish 3.52 lbs.
2nd place - Javier Martinez with 5 bass for 8.43 lbs.
3rd place - Jim Dowling with 2 bass for 7.18 lbs., big fish 5.69 lbs.
4th place - Chuck Peak with 4 bass for 7.07 lbs.
5th place - Ron Hunnewell with 4 bass for 6.06 lbs.
6th place - Clark Foster with 5 bass or 5.90 lbs.
7th place - Chris Elgen with 3 bass for 4.50 lbs.
8th place - Tim Gomes with 2 bass for 4.45 lbs.
9th place - Bob Greneveld with 1 bass for 4.14 lbs.
10th place - Steve Yee with 1 bass for 3.85 lbs.
11th place - Tim Bartlett with 1 bass for 3.08 lbs.
12th place - Ron Cruysen with 1 bass for 2.84 lbs.
13th place - Vince Borrego with 1 bass for 1.64 lbs.
Tied for14th place - Bob Nathan, Don Welch, Jim Woolridge, Bill Lee, & Mike Schley

Big Fish Awarded to Jim Dowling for a 5.69 lbs. largemouth.

Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Tim Gomes & Bob Nathan
Boat 2: Don Welch & Steve Yee
Boat 3: Clark Foster & Tim Bartlett
Boat 4: Chuck Peak & Jim Dowling
Boat 5: Javier Martinez & Bill Lee
Boat 6: Vince Borrego
Boat 7: Bob Greneveld
Boat 8: Ron Hunnewell & Jim Woolridge
Boat 9: Ron Cruysen & Chris Elgen (guest)
Boat 10: Robert Ramirez & Mike Schley (guest)

July Meeting Report

Welcome aboard a new member: Ray Covert.

Old news - We talked about the Clear Lake tournament, Pro-Teen July 27th tournament, and the Angler's Choice Snag Proof Frog Only Tournament on August 17th.

We currently have 6 boats signed up for the Frog tournie out of Big Break. For signing-up & paying the 6 boats before July 1st, we received 2 new VPR baitcasting fishing rods. We will talk about the distribution of the rods at the August 1st meeting. If you sign-up at Walton’s Pond or online http://www.basswest.com/catalog.html?c=11 don’t forget to use Gilroy Bassmasters as the Club.

GBM Snag Proof Boat Partners:
     Boat 1: Bob Greneveld & Steve Yee
     Boat 2: Bill Lee & Dave Krueger
     Boat 3: Clark Foster & Tim Bartlett
     Boat 4: Jim Woolridge & Ray Covert
     Boat 5: Ron Hunnewell & Rick Perez
     Boat 6: Ron Cruysen & Doyle Bartlett
     Boat 7: Vince Borrego & Tom Polyniak

Our Club TOC - Tournament of Champions date is TBA. Boat partners are based on last years pounds race. The event will take place on the Delta, Orwood Ramp.

Tentative boat partners will be:
     Boat 1: Darrell Allen & Tim Bartlett
     Boat 2: Chuck Peak & Steve Yee
     Boat 3: Clark Foster & Tim Gomes
     Boat 4: Ron Hunnewell & Tom Polyniak
     Boat 5: Bob Greneveld & Robert Ramirez
     Boat 6: Don Welch & Javier Martinez

1st alternate is Bob Nathan
2nd alternate is Bill Lee

New news -

Clark asked the club to support the Club Secretary by taking weigh-in reports and pictures.

The Department of Fish & Game awarded Tim Bartlett "Big Fish" for catching a 11.2 pound bass. The lunker was caught during our Delta, May 18th, Lundborg Landing tournament. Great catch Tim!!

It was sugguested that the club get some community exposure by being active with the 2004 Water Reclaimation Project that will be effecting the draining of Lexington Reservoir.

Checks to the GBM club should be made out to CASH or Steve Yee.

Club Treasury Report - We have roughly $1,300.00 in the treasury.

Next GBM Meeting will be Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 7:30pm, El Capri Restaurant, Morgan Hill. Corner of Old Monterey Hwy and Cochrane Rd.

Next GBM Tournament is scheduled for the Delta, August 10, 2002. Launch ramp & blast off will be announced at the August 1st meeting.

Tournament Results - July 13 & 14, 2002 - Pine Flat Two Day Tournament, on the water at 5:00am, weigh-in 12 noon. Timmer Ramp.

Next Meeting is Thursday June 27th to draw partners for the July 13 &14th Pine Flats Tournament.
We will also be signing up the teams for the Angler's Choice Frog Tournament.

June Meeting Report

Welcome aboard 3 new & 1 returning member(s): Ron Cruysen, Vince, Borrego, Jim Woolridge, & Ron Hunnewell.

Old news - We talked about boat break downs and other members rescuing. It was voted by the club to add a rule that: "In case of a breakdown, and another boat assists, no matter how late, the assisting boat gets points and pounds."

Darrell will place an order of club hats with Custom Creations. If you are interested in a Gilroy Bassmaster hat please contact Steve.

It is suggested that the club make a presents at the Angler's Choice Pro Teen Tournament - July 27, 2002. Big Break ramp. 6 hour event. Teen has to be at least 14 years old. 5 fish limit. The teen has to catch 3 bass, boater only 2 fish. $20 per boat.

At the next meeting, we will pair up for the August 17th Angler's Choice Snag Proof Frog Only Tournament. $150 per team. 8am to 6pm. Big Break. Free BBQ. 3 Fish Limit. Each team will receive 2 free tournament frogs, power pro line, Gamakastu hooks, and free seminars hosted by the delta bass pro fishermen, Bobby Barrack & Gary Dobyns. 1st place winners get $3,000 and sponsorship. If our club participates with a 6 boat sign-up, we will get 2 rods and 1 year free subscription to the Bass West magazine.

Sign-up at Walton's Pond or online http://www.basswest.com/catalog.html?c=11

Our Club TOC - Tournament of Champions date is TBA. Boat partners are based on last years pounds race. The event will take place on the Delta, Orwood Ramp.

Tentative boat partners will be:
Boat 1: Darrell Allen & Tim Bartlett
Boat 2: Chuck Peak & Steve Yee
Boat 3: Clark Foster & Tim Gomes
Boat 4: Ron Hunnewell & Tom Polyniak
Boat 5: Bob Greneveld & Robert Ramirez
Boat 6: Don Welch & Javier Martinez

1st alternate is Bob Nathan
2nd alternate is Bill Lee

New news - Don Welch's Depth finder seminar was greatly appreciated. Santa Clara County Water District sells contour maps of Anderson, Calero, & Coyote for $1.00 each. Bill Lee's power drill float retriever was inspiring.

Checks to the GBM club should be made out to CASH or Steve Yee.

Club Treasury Report - We have roughly $1,300.00 in the treasury.

Next GBM Meeting will be Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 7:30pm, El Capri Restaurant, Morgan Hill. Corner of Old Monterey Hwy and Cochrane Rd.

Next GBM Tournament is scheduled be at Pine Flats, July 13 &14, 2002. Launch ramp & blast off will be announced at the Jun 27th meeting.

Tournament Results - June 8, 2002 - Clear Lake Night Tournament, Limit Out ramp in the Keys

Next Meeting is Thursday May 30th to draw partners for the June 8th Clear Lake Night Tournament.

May Meeting Report

Welcome to two prospective members: Jim Woolridge, and Vince Borrego.

Old news -

Bass Classic of Santa Clara Anderson April 6th. There were 18 boats. Clark Foster placed 8th with 6.70 lbs.

Coyote Bait & Tackle 6th Annual Anderson April 27th. There were 50 boats. Clark Foster & Bob Nathan placed 4th with 10.01 lbs. Don Welch & Ron Welch placed 5th with 9.91 lbs. Way to go guys. Our Club had 6 boats there. Darrell Allen & Steve Yee placed 9th, Lance Hollone & Zak Elrite placed 10th, Bill Lee & Bob Greneveld placed 20th, and John Blair & Eddie King placed 21st. We took home a lot of the raffle prizes.

Santa Clara county lakes require non-MTBE Union 76 gas receipts when boating on their lakes.

If you need club shirts, hats, or jackets please contact Darrell Allen. Jacket embroidery cost $42. Please bring your jacket for embroidery to the next meeting.

The club recognizes Steve Yee as the Club 2002 Secretary Treasurer and Bob Greneveld as the Club 2002 Assistant Tournament Director.

New news -

Our Club TOC - Tournament of Champions date is TBA. Boat partners are based on last years pounds race. The event will take place on the delta.

Tentative boat partners will be:
Boat 1: Darrell Allen & Tim Bartlett
Boat 2: Chuck Peak & Steve Yee
Boat 3: Clark Foster & Tim Gomes
Boat 4: Ron Hunnewell (when he pays is 2002 club dues) & Tom Polyniak
Boat 5: Bob Greneveld & Robert Ramirez
Boat 6: Don Welch & Javier Martinez

1st alternate is Bob Nathan
2nd alternate is Bill Lee

San Jose Bass Busters with Mel Cotton's Sporting Goods are sponsoring a Kid's Day at Lake Del Valle on June 15th. Please contact john_neibel@agilent.com (408) 553-2200.

Bass West Magazine Dan Mathisen & Long showed up at our last club meeting to promote the August 17th Angler's Choice Snag Proof Frog Only Tournament. 8am to 6pm. $150 per team. Free BBQ. 3 Fish Limit. Each team will receive 2 free tournament frogs, power pro line, Gamakastu hooks, and free seminars hosted by the delta bass pro fishermen, Bobby Barrack & Gary Dobyns.

1st place winners get $3,000 and sponsorship. If our club participates with a 6 boat sign-up, we will get 2 rods and 1 year free subscription to the Bass West magazine. Sign-up at Walton's Pond or online http://www.basswest.com/catalog.html?c=11

Angler's Choice Pro Teen Tournament - July 27, 2002. Big Break ramp. 6 hour event. Teen has to be at least 14 years old. 5 fish limit. The teen has to catch 3 bass, boater only 2 fish. $20 per boat.

Checks to the GBM club should be made out to CASH or Steve Yee.

Club Treasury Report - We have roughly $1,300.00 in the treasury.

Next GBM Meeting will be Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 7:30pm, El Capri Restaurant, Morgan Hill. Corner of Old Monterey Hwy and Cochrane Rd.

BBAC Meeting Report - Clark Foster & Steve Yee attended the Thursday, May 23 meeting at Harry's Hofbrau. Carter Fickes suggested he would attend our next club meeting.

Next GBM Tournament will be a night tournament at Clear Lake, June 8, 2002. Launch ramp & blast off will be announced at the May 30th meeting.

Up and Coming Events

Black Bass Action Committee
BBAC 8th Annual Bay Area Chapter Fund Raising Banquet

This annual dinner will be held Thursday, June 13, 2002
Tickets - $35 per person. Make checks payable to BBAC.
Lou’s Village, 1465 West San Carlos St., San Jose, CA, (408) 293-4570
Please contact Steve Yee or Clark Foster for Tickets or see BBAC website.
http://www.blackbassactioncommittee.org

Gilroy Bassmasters
Night Tournament at Clear Lake, June 8, 2002.

Tip of the Month - Tips for Night Fishing

Wear a PFD (Personal Floation Device) while night fishing.
Organize your rods, tackle boxes, flashlights, and net before the sun goes down.
Check your boat's running lights before going out.
During daylight, check out the area you plan to fish at night.
When tired, sleep. The fish will be there when you wake up.
When using a black light, use photochromic or clear blue fishing line.
I found the best time to fish is when the night is completely dark. No moon.
Night time is the best time to start using your black surface plugs, black crankbaits and black spinnerbaits.
Most night tournaments last over 12 hours, remember to bring food and water.
Although the evening may start out warm, the late night and early morning will be cool, bring a jacket.
Bug spray.

April Meeting Report

Welcome aboard two new members: Jim Dowling & Zak Elrite.

Old news –  Handed out 2001 Awards
Rookie of the Year – Tim Bartlett
Bassmaster of the Year – Steve Yee
Angler of the Year – Clark Foster
100 pound club - Clark Foster
70 pound club – Chuck Peak, Steve Yee
60 pound club – Don Welch
50 pound club – Darrell Allen
40 pound club – Jeff Wilson
30 pound club – Bob Greneveld, Ron Hunnewell
20 pound club – Tim Bartlett
10 pound club – Tim Gomes, Javier Martinez, Carl Grier, Robert Ramirez

Handed out Club Shirts & Hats. It was decided to continue mailing hard copies of Club Newsletter. Thanks to Cisco Systems. A show of hands who is fishing Coyote Bait & Tackle Anderson Tournament, April 27, 2002. Looks like we are going to have a good club turnout. Don Welch’s seminar on using boat electronics (depth finder) is being pushed to the May meeting.

New news –
Bob Greneveld suggested the club have a yard sale or a in-club sale of old lures. Clark Foster recommends Columbia River Hat sold at Reed’s Sport Shop, $19.95. The Club TOC (Tournament of Champions) will be held at the Delta. The date will be announced at the May meeting. Clark Foster is organizing this event.

Checks to the GBM club should be made out to CASH or Steve Yee.

Club Treasury Report – We have roughly $1,100.00 in the treasury.

Next GBM Meeting will be Thursday, May 2, 2002 at 7:30pm, El Capri Restaurant, Morgan Hill. Corner of Old Monterey Hwy and Cochrane Rd.

BBAC Meeting Report – Clark Foster, Eddie King, & Steve Yee attended the Thursday, April 18 meeting at Harry’s Hofbrau. Talked about BBAC 8th Annual Fund Raising Banquet for Thursday, June 13th and the new non-MTBE fuel requirements for Santa Clara County Reservoirs.  John Niebel of the San Jose Bass Busters along with Mel Cotton’s is sponsoring a Kids Fishing day at Lake Del Valle in Livermore, June15th.

Next GBM Tournament will be at the Delta, May 18, 2002. Launch ramp & blast off time will be announced at the May meeting.

Tournament Results - April 20 & 21, 2002 – Clear Lake

Up and Coming Events

Coyote Bait and Tackle’s Annual Anderson Tournament
The 6th Annual Anderson Reservoir Tournament is Saturday April 27, 2002. Check in at 5 a.m. * blast off at safe light * weigh-in at 2pm and 2:30pm (based on draw). For more Info call 408-463-0711 or Check the Website @ http://www.coyotebait.com

Black Bass Action Committee
The BBAC 8th Annual Bay Area Chapter Fund Raising Banquet is Thursday, June 13, 2002. Tickets - $35 per person. Lou’s Village, 1465 West San Carlos St., San Jose, CA, (408) 293-4570. Please contact Steve Yee or Clark Foster for Tickets or see BBAC website http://www.blackbassactioncommittee.org

2002 GBM Club Officers:
President: Clark Foster 408-541-0945
Vice President: Don Welch 408-778-3686
Secretary / Treasurer: Steve Yee 408-525-3531
Tournament Director: Tim Bartlett 831-899-0556
Assistant TD: Bob Greneveld 408-734-5627
Raffle Director: Bob Nathan 408-371-2872

Tip of the Month – Making Your Senko Last
Are you going thru senkos faster than you’re catching bass? Try using a dab of super glue on the hook and  senko. It’ll keep the senko from sliding up the line and wearing out faster. This tip was suggested by Darrell Allen.

March Meeting Report

Introduced 3 prospective members:  Marco Delgado, Zak Elrite, & Jim Dowling.
They found the club via Eddie King, Clark Foster, & Bill Lee.

Old news –

Darrell Allen & Steve Yee report on GBM Club logo wear. Darrell has found an embroideror that will make our club hats and shirts. Cost is $11 and $22, respectively. The hats & shirts will be ready for the April meeting. Please bring $12 for each new hat and $22 for your new shirt.

Steve contacted Karen Uyeda to embroider our club jackets. He will bring in a sample of the bass embroidery at the next meeting.

Cost for the jacket depends on:
- If you provide the jacket, $60 to embroider the big bass logo, the club name & fisherman’s name.
- If  Karen supplies the jacket (depends on jacket style), roughly $85.

New news –

It was club decision to change the April two day Clear Lake tournament to April 20th & 22nd.  We will be launching out of Lucerne. The reason for the date change was to support Denise’s Annual Coyote Bait & Tackle Anderson Tournament, which is being held on April 27th.

Tim Gomes is stepping down as Secretary / Treasurer. Tim has a new place of employment, which takes him to Arizona. Thanks Tim for fishing with us. And for volunteering as Secretary / Treasurer for the last 3 months. Here’s wishing you the best. Please keep in touch.

I also want to thank Chuck Peak for being Secretary / Treasurer for the last few years. Chuck’s record keeping is impeccable and newsletters were always on time.

Steve Yee is stepping down as Assistant Tournament Director and will be the new Secretary / Treasurer. I have some big shoes to fill. Bob Greneveld has graciously volunteered as Assistant Tournament Director.

Checks to the GBM club should be made out to CASH or Steve Yee.

Club Treasury Report – We have roughly $1,300.00 in the treasury. We are still waiting for some checks to clear, bills to pay, and the final hand over from Tim to Steve.

Don Welch’s seminar on using boat electronics (depth finder) is being pushed to the April meeting, due to the lack of time at the March meeting.

Next GBM Meeting will be Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 7:30pm, El Capri Restaurant, Morgan Hill. Corner of Old Monterey Hwy and Cochrane Rd.

BBAC Meeting Report – Clark Foster & Steve Yee attended the Thursday, March 21 meeting at Harry’s Hofbrau. We talked about the Bass Classic Habitat Restoration Tournament at Anderson Reservoir for Saturday April 6th, BBAC 8th Annual Fund Raising Banquet for Thursday, June 13th, and how to make BBAC work for our club. Basically, we as a club, need to get more involved with our community. (i.e., volunteer - fishing in the park, lake restoration / clean-ups, and sponsor lake tournament fund raisers.)

Next GBM Tournament will be a two (2) day tournament at Clear Lake, April 21 & 22, 2002. Launch ramp will be Lucerne. The launch time will be determined at the April meeting.

Tournament Results - Saturday, March 16, 2002 Lake Berryessa

ABA Results - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at Lake Berryessa

A big congratulation goes to Chuck Peak & Dave Glover for taking 3rd place for the Northern ABA Division. Dave & Chuck caught 5 bass for 9.83 lbs. They were drop shotting a 4” power crawler in 15 to 20 feet of water. And not to be left out, Eddie King & John Blair took 8th place with 5 bass for 8.39 lbs. Excellent job guys!!

Up and Coming Events

Bass Classics  Anderson Tournament – Saturday April 6th
Sponsored by Bass Classics of the Santa Clara Valley

The Bass Classics of the Santa Clara Valley are having a tournament at Anderson Lake on Saturday, April 6, 2002. Money raised will be used for habitat restoration and planting of bass at Anderson.  There will be a huge raffle after the tournament.

Entry fees are $100 per team and there is a $10 big fish option.

Sign ups at: Reeds Sporting Goods, 3020 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA, 408-926-3020.

If you want an entry form mailed to you send an email to Dan at maddogman@prodigy.net.
Bass Classics webpage can be accessed through NCBF. http://www.ncbf.com

Coyote Bait and Tackle’s Annual Anderson Tournament

This is Denise’s 6th Annual Anderson Reservoir Tournament, Saturday April 27, 2002. A draw will be held for launch position on Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 6pm at Coyote Bait & Tackle. Participants or a representative should be present at the draw. There will also be a big raffle after the tournament.

Check in at 5 a.m. * blast off at safe light * weigh-in at 2pm and 2:30pm (based on draw).
For more Info call 408-463-0711 or Check the Website @ http://www.coyotebait.com

There will be a bunch of us representing the club at this event. Also, don’t miss Coyote Bait & Tackle’s Annual parking lot sale April 12th & 13th.

Entry fee is $110 per Team, * $10 BIG Fish Option (Per Person), 50 Team Limit.

Prize money payouts: *1st: $1500, *2nd: $1000, *3rd: $500, *4th: $300, *5th: $200, *Big Fish, 100% Payback. (*Based on 50 team signup. *Also includes Santa Clara parks 15% commission for event.)

Black Bass Action Committee
BBAC 8th Annual Bay Area Chapter Fund Raising Banquet

This annual dinner will be held Thursday, June 13, 2002
Tickets - $35 per person. Make checks payable to BBAC.

Lou’s Village, 1465 West San Carlos St., San Jose, CA, (408) 293-4570

Please contact Steve Yee or Clark Foster for Tickets or see BBAC website
http://www.blackbassactioncommittee.org

2002 GBM Club Officers:
President: Clark Foster 408-541-0945
Vice President: Don Welch 408-778-3686
Secretary / Treasurer: Steve Yee 408-525-3531
Tournament Director: Tim Bartlett 831-899-0556
Assistant TD: Bob Greneveld 408-734-5627
Raffle Director: Bob Nathan 408-371-2872

Tip of the Month – Keeping a Fish Log

Have you ever forgotten which lure you used two years ago, or the fishing conditions you caught that 4 pound bass at Lake X, or items to bring on your next outing? One way to remember is to start keeping a fishing log. A fishing log will help you eliminate unnecessary tackle on your next outting. Dedicate a folder with copies of the attached Log Sheet.

You can also download this log from http://www.bassresource.com/html/fishinglog3.gif

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January meeting:The next tournament is at Berryessa on March 16.

Steve's Website has moved: The new address is: http://home.attbi.com/~scy33613/gbm.html

2002 Club Officers

President: Clark Foster
Vice President: Don Welch
Secretary / Treasurer: TBD
Tournament Director: Tim Bartlett
Assistant TD: Steve Yee
Raffle Director: Bob Nathan

Next Meeting: Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 7:30pm El Capri Resturant, 18625 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, (408) 778-5624.   Take 101 south to Cochrane, corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Next Tournament: March 16, 2002, Lake Berryessa

Tournament results - Lake San Antonio, February 9, 2002

Any questions regarding our Year 2002 Bass Tournaments please contact the Tournament Director, Tim Bartlett at (831) 899-0556

Other info

I was unable to attend the banquet and will be bringing all the awards to the next meeting.

If you need to place an order for jackets or hats with the club insignia on it, see Darrell Allen or Steve Yee, they are organizing this.

Permits

I have still not received the permit from the DFG as of yet. I will put in a call to the DFG by the time you receive this newsletter and have more information regarding this at the meeting.

Reeds Sports Shop New Club Discount Procedures

Reeds has implemented a new procedure for club discounts. They are requiring us to submit name, address, phone number, and California driver license number to them and when you go in, they will scan your drivers license number to check your eligibility.

Coyote Bait and Tackle Annual Team Tournament

Denises Tournament at Anderson Reservoir is confirmed for April 27th, 2002. Entry fee this year has been raised from $100/team to $110/team and big fish option remains at $10/person. I have a few entry forms and will bring to the meeting. We will need to decide if we will change the 2-day Clear Lake tournament since it does conflict with Denises tournament.

Farewell to All -Tim Gomes

I will be tending my resignation because of personal reasons and will be moving out of the state. We will need to have a new person for secretary/treasurer. I would like to say I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here in the club but will not be remaining after this meeting. I wish all of you much success.

December meeting: A couple of club rules were modified. Rule 13 was modified to allow a late entry after the club meeting. The late entrant must go as a non boater, pay a $15 late fee, have approval from the Tournament Director at least 24 hours before the tournament, and be assigned to a boat by the Tournament Director. If not approve by the Tournament Director, the angler will not fish. This can be done by the Assistant Tournament Director if the Tournament Director in not available. Rule 27 was changed. We will now pick dates and lakes at the December meeting.

A new tournament schedule was voted on and approved at the meeting. It includes both lakes and dates. The new schedule is in this newsletter.

The annual banquet date and location will be decided at the January 3 meeting. The Meza Luna restaurant in Morgan Hill has been proposed for sometime in February.

Steve's web site has moved!!  http://home.attbi.com/~scy33613 email Steve at scy33613@attbi.com

Clark Foster President
Don Welch        Vice President
Tim Bartlett     Tournament Director
Steve Yee        Assistant Tournament Director
Tim Gomes        Secretary / Treasurer
Bob Nathan       Raffle Director
Many thanks to the 2001 officers. Thanks in advance to the new officers. You keep the club going.

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Tim Gomes starting January 3!

Next Meeting: Thursday, January 3, 2002 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results - Delta, Ladd's Stockton Marina, December 8, 2001

Tournament Schedule: This is the schedule for 2002 voted in at the meeting. Most conflicts with ABA, WON, 100% and others have been avoided.

January 26 - Santa Margarita ,February 9 - San Antonio, March 16 - Berryessa, April 27 & 28 - two day at Clear Lake, May 18 - Delta, June 8 - night toumament..clear lake, July 13 & 14 - two day at Pine Flat, August 10 Delta, September 28 - night tournament at clear lake, October 19 - Delta, November 16 McClure, December 14 - New Melones

Club treasury: We have about $600 left in the treasury from 2001 plus $340 for 2002 from membership renewals, for a total of $940. We spent $277 on awards and will spend a bit more on the annual banquet. We will start 2002 in very good shape.

The next club meeting is on November 29 because the December tournament is early in the month. This is a very important meeting W~th lot's of things to be decided. We need to plan our annual banquet location and date, and awards We will need to select 2002 tournament dates. We should start our annual review of club rules, so if you have a proposed change work out the wording and propose it at the next meeting. We need to elect officers for 2002. This is an important meeting so please be there if possible.

Membership renewal for 2002 is expected by BASS by December 31 in order to keep our insurance in effect, especially for January 2002. Please renew your memberehip at the next meeting.

The location of the next toumament on December 8 will be decided by vote at the next meeting. The Coyote launch ramp is dosed so we will have to select another lake.

Steve Yee has been talking to the Tn-Valley Bassmasters about a turkey shoot, club against club. There were not enough people at the meeting to decide on a date so we will postpone it until early next year.

It's time to think about officers for next year. Some of the officers ( including myseff ) do not plan to be officers again next year. Let Bob Greneveld know if you would be interested in being an officer in 2002. Tim Gomes would be willing to be Secretary / Treasurer. Clark Foster is willing to be Tournament Director. Tom Polyniak is willing to be Vice President. We need a President, Raffle Director, and Assistant Tournament Director.

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Toumament results - Delta, Holland Riverside Marina, November 10, 2001

This was our eleventh tournament of the year. Fishing was good for this time of year. Weather was great, a good time of year to fish.

Chris Rains ( fishing as a guest ) had 5 fish for 12.99 pounds and took first place. Nice start Chns. Chris was fishing near Coney Island. Chris also had big fish of 4.69 pounds. Clark Foster had 5 fish for 11.06 pounds and took second place. Clark was fishing Discovery Bay using rattle traps and green pumpkin Senkos. Chuck Peak had 5 fish for 8.77 pounds and took third place. Chuck caught fish in Rock Slew, by Mildred, and Discovery Bay using watermelon red Senkos..

Of the 12 fishermen there were 3 limits. Totals were 67.61 pounds, 31 bass with an average weight per man of 5.63 pounds and an average of 2.58 fish for each angler. The average fish size was 2.18 pounds.

Club treasury: We have about $700 in the treasury. We usually spend about $400 on awards and the annual banquet. We will start 2002 in good shape.

Toumament Schedule: December 8, vote on lake at meeting.

Toumament Schedule for 2002: This is ONLY a proposed schedulel We will vote on actual lakes and dates at the meeting. Take a look and be ready to propose your changes. Most conflicts with ABA, WON, 100% and others have been avoided. The proposed schedule is intended to save time at the meeting.

January 26- Santa Margarita ,Feb 9 - San Antonio, March 16 - Berryessa, April 13 and 14 - two day at Clear Lake, May 18 - Delta, June 8 - night toumament..clear lake, July 13 - Delta, August 10 and 11 - two day at Pine Flat, September 28 - night tournament at clear lake, October 19 - Delta, November 16 - McClure, December 14 - New Melones

October meeting: The next tournament is at the Delta on November 10.

Steve Yee has been talking to the Tri-Valley Bassmasters about a turkey shoot, club against club. We discussed this idea at the meeting and agreed to allow Steve to handle the details. The club agreed that December 8, our normally scheduled date would be good. The idea is to combine a regular club tournament with a Turkey Shoot. Points and pounds will count toward the years totals. It was suggested that we get a very large trophy and fish for it against the Tri-Valley Bassmasters every year.

It's time to think about officers for next year. Some of the officers ( including myself ) do not plan to be officers again next year. Let Bob Greneveld know if you would be interested in being an officer in 2002.

Membership renewal for 2002 is expected by BASS by December 31 in order to keep our insurance in effect, especially for January 2002 Renew at one of the next two meetings is possible.

It's also time to start planning our annual banquet location and date, and awards. We will soon need to select 2002 tournament dates. We should start our annual review of club rules, so if you have a proposed change work out the wording and propose it at the next meeting.

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: Thursday, November 1, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results: Club TOC at Clear Lake, September 29, 2001

The TOC turned out well. Fishing was tough with only 14 fish caught, but the quality was good.

Darrell Allen and Bob Nathan had 5 fish for 17.15 pounds and took first place. Darrell also had big fish of 6.34 pounds. Darrell and Bob were cranking Frasier point and caught all of their fish by 9:00 AM. Chuck Peak and Dave Glover had 4 fish for 1127 pounds and took second place. Chuck and Dave caught their fish all over, but all were on watermelon black flake Senkos. Clark Foster and Bob Greneveld had 2 fish for 9.67 pounds and took third place. One on a Brush Hog and one on a red shad worm.

Of the 6 teams there were no 7 fish limits. Totals were 49.26 pounds, 14 bass with an average weight per man of 4.11 pounds and an average of 1.17 fish for each angler. The average fish size was 3.52 pounds.

Toumament results - Lake Nacimento, October 6, 2001

This was our tenth tournament of the year. Fishing was fair with lots of small fish, mostly spots. Weather was great, a good time of year to fish.

Norm Ihn ( fishing as a guest ) had 5 fish for 6.92 pounds and took first place. Nice start Norm. Norm was fishing near the narrows using a jig, Chuck Peak had 5 fish for 6.30 pounds and took second place. Chuck was fishing near the dam using a drop shot four inch MGM color 123 "bear" worm. Tim Bartlett had 5 fish for 5.50 pounds and took third place. Tim was fishing a drop shot worm near the dam. Bill Lee had the big fish of 322 pounds. Bill caught the big fish on a small pink Senko.

Of the 14 fishermen there were two limits. Seven fished with 14 anglers. Totals were 49.01 pounds, 36 bass with an average weight per man of 3.50 pounds and an average of 2.57 fish for each angler. The average fish size was 1.36 pounds.

Tournament Schedule: November 10 the Delta, December 8 probably the Delta.

Club treasury: We have about $700 in the treasury. We spent $720 on the TOC. We usually spend about' $400 on awards and the annual banqueL We will start 2002 in good shape.

September meeting: The next meeting is Thursday, September 27! This meeting is being held a week earlier than normal. This gives the boater and non boater a week to work out arrangements. This is also the final meeting before the club TOC.

The club TOC is scheduled for September 29, 2001 at Clear Lake, launch at Luceme, on the water at 6:00 AM. Teams have changed slightly. As this newsletter is being written, I am still working down the list of alternates. Any final changes will be announced Thursday September 27 at the club meeting. This will be a team event even if people drop out. If there are any boats with only one person we will use a 5 fish limit. We have a club meeting September 27 and any last minute changes will be announced then.

The next tournament is at Lake Nacimiento on October 6.

Steve Yee has been talking to the Tri-Valley Bassmasters about a turkey shoot, club against club. We discussed this idea at the meeting and agreed to allow Steve to handle the details and plan it for early December, probably 12/1/2001.

Check out Steve's web site - members.home.net/SCY33613/

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monteroy and Cochrane Road.

Toumament results - Lake Shasta, September 15, 2001

Toumament Schedule: September 29 club TOC at Clear Lake, October 6 at Lake Nacimiento (club meeting September 27), November 10 TBD, December 8 TBD.

Club treasury: We have about $600 in the treasury. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem but not a lot of surplus. $720 has been reserved for the TOC.

TOC: The club Tournament Of Champions is scheduled for September 29, 2001. It will be the same format as last year, with $720 being split between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and big fish. If you can not fish or can not be an alternate, please let Chuck Peak know ASAP. The teams are:
Chuck Peak & Dave Glover              Clark Foster & Bob Greneveld
Bill Zeigler & ?                                  Darrell Allen & Bob Nathan
Don Welch & Steve Yee                   Tim Gomes & ?

Alternates are: Robert Ramirez, Javier Martinez, Ron Hunnewell, and Carl Grier.

August meeting: The club TOC is scheduled for September 29, 2001 at Clear Lake, launch at Lucerne Chuck Peak will coordinate and plan this event. Teams have changed slightly. Please let Chuck Peak know ASAP if you can't make it! This will be a team event even if people drop out. If there are any boats with only one person we will use a 5 fish limit. We have a club meeting September 27 and any last minute changes will be announced then.

The next toumament is at Shasta September 15 and 16. This is a good one to bring your wife or girlfriend to ( not both ). It's two days and the weather usually cooperates. There is lots of shopping in the area.

Steve Yee has been talking to the Tri-Valley Bassmasters about a turkey shoot, club against club. One of their guys proposed it and it sounds like a good idea. Steve attended one of their meetings to discuss the idea and will bring it up for discussion at our next meeting. Steve will discuss at the next meeting September 6.

Steve Yee has accepted the job of Tournament Director to replace Bill Zeigler.

Check out Steve's web site - members.home.net/SCY33613/

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: Thursday, September 6, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Toumament results - Clear Lake nite, August 8, 2001

Toumament Schedule: September 15 and 16 at Lake Shasta ( bring your wife or SO), September 29 club TOC at Clear Lake, October 6 TBD (club meeting September 27), November 10 TBD, December 8 TBD.

Club treasury: We have about $550 in the treasury. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem but not a lot of surplus. $720 has been reserved for the TOC.

TOC: The club Tournament Of Champions is scheduled for September 29, 2001. It will be the same format as last year, with $720 being split between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and big fish. Chuck Peak will be organizing the event. If you can not fish or can not be an alternate, please let Chuck Peak know ASAP.

The teams are:
Chuck Peak & Dave Glover                 Clark Foster & Bob Greneveld
Bill Zeigler & Brian Wierzbicki              Darrell Allen & Bob Nathan
Don Welch & Steve Yee                      Tim Gomes & Eddie King
Alternates are Robert Ramirez, Jeff Haskins, and Bill Lee.

July meeting: Because of the six hour rule, the August 11 night tournament is planned as a different format than usual. The Tournament Director allowed a vote on the format and most people wanted a split weigh in. We will break the tournament into two parts with a separate weigh in for each. Saturday evening will be from about 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, then break for sleep and launch at 4:30 AM Sunday until 12:00 AM. The Tournament Director will announce the actual times and launch ramp at the August 2 meeting.

The club TOC was be rescheduled for September 29, 2001 at Clear Lake, launch at Lucerne. Chuck Peak will coordinate and plan this event. Teams are the same as before. This will be a team event even if people drop out. If there are any boats with only one person we will use a 5 fish limit.

Steve Yee will be talking to the Tri-Valley Bassmasters about a turkey shoot, club against club. One of their guys proposed it and it sounds like a good idea to a couple of us. Steve will attend one of their meetings to discuss the idea and will bring it up for discussion at our next meeting. Let Steve know if you are interested.

We have two new members this month. Welcome Tom Polyniak and Tim Bartlett!

I will miss the August 2 meeting, fishing in Canada again, but Steve Yee will cover for me.

Check out Steve's web site - members.home.net/SCY33613

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Toumament results - Lake Sonoma - July 21, 2001

Toumament Schedule: August 11 night at Clear Lake, September 15 and 16 at Lake Shasta ( bnng your wife or SO), October 6 TBD (club meeting September 27), October 14 Top 6 Delta, November 10 TBD, December 8 TBD.

Club treasury: We have about $450 in the treasury. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem but not a lot of surplus. $720 has been reserved for the TOC.

TOC: The club Toumament Of Champions was rescheduled for September 29, 2001. It will be the same format as last year, with $720 being split between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and big fish. Chuck Peak will be organizing the event. If you can not fish on the new date please let Chuck Peak know ASAP.

The teams are:
Chuck Peak & Dave Glover
Clark Foster & Bob Greneveld
Bill Zeigler & Jeff Wilson
Darrell Allen & Bob Nathan
Don Welch & Steve Yee
Tim Gomes & Eddie King
Alternates are Brian Wierzbicki and Robert Ramirez.

June meeting: The June meeting was held on May 31 because of the short time until the June 9 tournament.

The club TOC will be rescheduled for later this year. We will vote on a new date at the next meeting. Think about a date that would be good for you. September 29 has been proposed as a possibility. We need to pick a date that will allow most of the qualified anglers to fish. Chuck Peak will not be at the meeting, on a cruise to Alaska, but will coordinate and plan the event.

Top 6 is on for October 14 in the Delta. Bill Zeigler is organizing a team from our club. If you are fishing Top 6, please have a check for $80 entry fee at the next meeting.

Check out Steve's web site - members.home.net/SCY336131

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 5, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results - Clear Lake, June 9, 2001, night tournament

Toumament Schedule: July 21 Sonoma, August 11 night at Clear Lake, September 15 and 16 at Lake Shasta ( bring your wife or SO), October 6 TBD (club meeting September 27), October 14 Top 6 Delta, November 10 TBD, December 8 TBD. TOC date will be determined at next meeting.,

Club treasury: After the Club TOC we will have about $450 remaining. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem but not a lot of surplus. If you have anything to donate for raffles that would help.

TOC: The club Tournament Of Champions rescheduled. Vote at the next meeting. It will be the same format as last year, with $720 being split between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and big fish. Chuck Peak will be organizing the event. If you can not fish on the new date please let Chuck Peak know ASAP.

The teams are:
Chuck Peak & Dave Glover
Clark Foster & Bob Greneveld
Bill Zeigler & Jeff Wilson
Darrell Allen & Bob Nathan
Don Welch & Steve Yee
Tim Gomes & Eddie King
Alternates are Brian Wierzbicki and Robert Ramirez.

The June meeting is Thursday May 31!! Not April 7.
The meeting is a week early because the Clear lake nite toumament is June 9, We need at least a week between the meeting and the toumament so that people have time to make arrangements between boater and non boater.

This newsletter is being sent out a little early because the author will be trout fishing in the Sierras.

May meeting: The May meeting was held on April 26 because of the short time until the May 5 and 6 toumament. Results of both the April 21 Delta tournament and the May 5 and 6 Clear Lake tournament are in the newsletter.

For the June 9 nite tournament at Clear Lake we will launch at Lucerne about 6:30 PM. The tournament will be from 7 PM to 7 AM. Try to bring a non boater or think about going as a non boater even if you have a boat. If you are a boater and don't draw a non boater consider bringing a guest that does not participate or team up after the draw with another boater. There is a safety issue with anyone fishing alone at nite.

Top 6 is on for October 14. Bill Zeigler is organizing a team from our club.

Check out Steve's web site - members.home.net/SCY336131

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results - Delta, Holland Riverside Marina, April 21, 2001

Tournament results - Clear lake, May 5 & 6, 2001

Tournament Schedule: June 9 night at Clear Lake (club meeting May 31), June 16 Clear Lake TOC, July 21 TBD, August 11 night at Clear Lake, September 15 and 16 at Lake Shasta ( bring your wife or SO), October 6 TBD (club meeting September 27), October 14 Top 6 Delta, November 10 TBD, December 8 TBD.

Club treasury: After the Club TOC we will have about $550 remaining. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem but not a lot of surplus. If you have anything to donate for raffles that would help.

TOC: The club Toumament Of Champions will be on June 16 at Clear Lake. It will be the same format as last year, with $720 being split between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and big fish. Chuck Peak will be organizing the event. The top 6 boaters will take their boats and the next 6 will go as non boaters.

The pairings and launch order are:
Chuck Peak & Dave Glover
Clark Foster & Bob Greneveld
Bill Zeigler & Jeff Wilson
Darrell Allen & Bob Nathan
Don Welch & Steve Yee
Tim Gomes & Eddie King

Alternates are Brian Wierzbicki and Robert Ramirez.

I have talked to everyone that qualified for the TOC and they do plan to fish. No one had any problem with the pairing of boaters and non boaters so the list is final unless we have a last minute cancellation. We will launch out of Redbud.

BBAC Dinner: The BBAC dinner was held at Lou's Village on May 17. There were 8 members and 7 wives at the dinner. I was a little disappointed in the food, not that it was bad, but Lou's Village has an excellent reputation. Oh well, it was for a good cause and it's nice to get together with club members at a social occasion, not just toumaments and an annual banquet. It was a lot of fun. I'll plan to be there again next year.

Boating Program: A new boating program is in effect for local lakes. Non MTBE fuel is again required for Anderson, Coyote, and Calero. They are checking for gas receipts from any Union 76 station. Anderson does not allow jet skis, requires reservations on weekends, and has a 70 boat / day limit. Calero has a 58 vessel / day limit and requires reservations on weekends. Coyote has a 70 vessel / day limit but does not require reservations. There are some very nice fish in Coyote and it is not fished heavily like Calero or Anderson. I caught about 20 fish over 2 pounds on May 10 at Coyote fishing weed beds near deeper water.

The May meeting is Thursday April 26!! Not May 3.

The meeting is a week early because the two day Clear lake toumament is May 5 and 6. We need at least a week between the meeting and the tournament so that people have time to make arrangements between boater and non-boater.

April meeting: This newsletter does not include the results from the April 21 toumament in the Delta. Sorry. There will not be enough time after the tournament to get the newsletter to you before the next meeting. Well, I could just make up some numbers.

Clear lake should be red hot! The spawn is on. Because of the recent cold fronts the bass have temporally moved off the beds. They will be back! Sight fishing! Big fish! Two days. There should be some heavy limits. Lots of 5 to 7 pound fish are being caught. Don't miss this one, May 5 and 6. Make your reservations soon! Launch at Redbud.

The club decided to stay with April 21 as the date for the Delta toumament. Launch at Holland.

Only 21 members have paid their dues for 2001. The club is getting to be too small again. We really need non boaters. At the Delta tournament we had exactly one non boater.

If you have friends that might be interested in joining a Bass Club, bring them to a meeting. They don't even have to be at the meeting, just sign them up. Heck, bring a stranger. Call one and get them to go to Clear Lake. Bring a friend, they can fish with you as a guest the first time. Neither of you participate in the draw except for launch position. This is rule 32 that we passed last year. About the only requirement is that your friend be a prospective member.

There are five couples that signed up for the BBAC dinner on May 17 at Lou's Village in San Jose. Tell your wife that other women will be there and that there is a special raffle for the ladies. Lou's Village is a classy place and the ladies should approve. It's not just a thing for guys. We have a reserved table and receive 120 raffle tickets worth $120. That is like $24 off the price for a couple. You do not have to be a club member to participate. Call Chuck Peak 683-0530 to sign up or see me at the May 26 meeting..

Bill Zeigler will organize a club team to fish Top Six October 14 in the Delta. There is some question as to if there will actually be a tournament this year. Bill will follow up.

Salmon fishing is red hot as this is being written. They are ( were ) only about 4 miles off of Moss Landing when I went out. Early limits, nice sized fish.

Check out Steve's web site - members.home.net/SCY336131

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: Thursday, May 26, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Toumament results - Delta: Next month. There was not enough time to get the newsletter out so that you would receive it before the April 26 meeting. I'll include results for both the Delta and Clear Lake next month.

TOC: The club Toumament Of Champions will be on June 16 at Clear Lake. It will be the same format as last year, with $720 being split between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and big fish. Chuck Peak will be organizing the event. The top 6 boaters will take their boats and the next 6 will go as non boaters.

The pairings and launch order are:
Chuck Peak & Dave Glover
Clark Foster & Bob Groneveld
Bill Zeigler & Jeff Wilson
Darrell Allen & Bob Nathan
Don Welch & Steve Yee
Tim Gomes & Eddie King

Alternates are Brian Wierzbicki and Robert Ramirez.

I have talked to everyone that qualified for the TOC and they do plan to fish. No one had any problem with the pairing of boaters and non boaters so the list is final unless we have a last minute cancellation. We will launch out of Redbud.

Tournament Schedule: May 5 and 6 Clear Lake (club meeting April 26), June 9 night at Clear Lake (club meeting May 31), June 16 Clear Lake TOC, July 21, August 11 night at Clear Lake, September 15 and 16 at Lake Shasta, October 6 (club meeting September 27), October 14 Top 6 Delta, November 10, December 8.

Club treasury: The club has approximately $1400 in our account on March 28, 2001. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for the club TOC, and $250 to BBAC. After that we will have about $400 remaining. New members will bring that up a little. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem but not a lot of surplus.

BBAC Dinner: The BBAC is having their fund raising dinner Thursday May 17 at Lou's Village in San Jose. Tickets are $40 for guys and $30 for gals. A great restaurant and a good cause. Chuck Peak has the tickets available and will have them at the meeting.

The raffle is always fantastic. It's the real reason to go. The auction is spectacular. We have sold 10 tickets so far and have reserved a table for 10 ( 5 couples ) and will receive $120 in raffle tickets. There is room for more. Talk to your wife or SO. Take her out to a nice dinner and win good stuff. There will be a special raffle for women as well. And, this is important to the ladies, they will not be alone. Other couples are going.

Fish Day for Kids: Jason Dewall, a Park Ranger at San Luis Reservoir is organizing a Fish Day for kids at the O'Neill Forebay on May 19. He is looking for volunteers to give the kids a hand. Maybe we can make this a club event. If you wish to volunteer let Chuck know at the meeting or give me a call at 683-0530. Talk directly with Jason by calling (209)826-1196. Jason is scheduled to work the evening of our club meeting but will try to arrange time off to make a short presentation at the meeting. If he can't make it I'll have the information. He is also a prospective member.

Frog Tog Dealership: Delta Dave Glover has opened an exclusive Frog Tog dealership on Bethyl Island. It's some very good rain gear and about 1/4 the cost of something like Cabelas. Talk to Dave about what is available. Dave may even model it for us.

A & B Outdoor World going out of business: This is a small sporting goods store that sells tackle, guns, hunting equipment and the like. They are located on 1325 1st Street in Gilroy. Everything is on sale, minimum 20% off. There are a few bargains there and prices will drop as inventory is cleared out. Check it out.

March meeting: The club picked the Delta for the April 21 tournament. Probably launch at Ladd's.

There has been some discussion about moving our April 21 meeting to another date. Nothing was decided at the meeting. The problem is that Coyote has a tournament on the same day and a couple of our members will be fishing the Coyote tournament. If we move it to April 14 then we have a conflict with Easter weekend. If we make it Easter take your wife to the BBAC dinner to make up for it.

The launch ramp for the club two day tournament May 5 & 6 at Clear lake will be Redbud. Make your reservations soon!

Only 20 members have paid their dues for 2001. The club is getting to be too small again. If you have friends that might be interested, bring them to a meeting. Remember, they can fish as a guest and can even fish with you the first time. We have one new member, Gary Cromp. Welcome Gary!

Please check the included mailing list for accuracy. There are also 3 people with expired BASS membership and that can mean that your liability insurance from BASS is not in effect.

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Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, April 5, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results - Lake McClure, March 17, 2001

Tournament Schedule: April 21 Delta, May 5 and 6 Clear Lake (club meeting April 26), June 9 night at Clear Lake (club meeting May 31), June 16 Clear Lake TOC, July 21, August 11 night at Clear Lake, September 15 and 16 at Lake Shasta, October 6 (club meeting September 27), October 14 Top 6 Delta, November 10, December 8.

Club treasury: The club has approximately $1400 in our account on March 28, 2001. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for the club TOC, and $250 to BBAC. After that we will have about $400 remaining. New members will bring that up a little. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem but not a lot of surplus.

TOC: The club Tournament Of Champions will be on June 16 at Clear Lake. It will be the same format as last year, with $720 being split between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and big fish. Chuck Peak will be organizing the event. The top 6 boaters will take their boats and the next 6 will go as non boaters.

The suggested pairings are: Chuck Peak & Dave Glover, Clark Foster & Bob Greneveld, Bill Zeigler & Jeff Wilson, Darrell Allen & Bob Nathan, Don Welch & Steve Yee, Tim Gomes & Eddie King. Alternates are Brian Wierzbicki and Robert Ramirez. If you have any problem with the suggested pairings or if you qualified but will not be able to fish the TOC let Chuck know ASAP, call 683-0530 now and leave a message. Final participants and pairings will be made within two weeks. I'll call and if there are any changes to boat assignments. We will launch out of Redbud.

BBAC Dinner: The BBAC is having their fund raising dinner Thursday May 17 at Lou's Village in San Jose. Tickets are $40 for guys and $30 for gals. A great restaurant and a good cause. Chuck Peak has the tickets available and will have them at the meeting.

The raffle is always fantastic. It's the real reason to go. The auction is spectacular. If the club can manage a table for 10 ( 5 couples ) we will receive $120 in raffle tickets. Talk to your wife or SO or someone else's wife. Take her out to a nice dinner and win good stuff. There will be a special raffle for women as well.

Top Six: The Bass Classics are having their annual Top Six tournament on October 14, 2001 in the Delta. Headquarters will be Big Break. The format will again be six boat teams with an entry fee of $720. There will be big fish options ( $120 / team ) and heavy boat options ( $120 / team ). They will have a free bar-b-que and the usual huge raffle.

We will not fish this event as a club, the decision was to have our own TOC at Clear Lake. But we may want to organize an informal team and pay our own entry fee like we did last year.

February meeting: Not a lot went on at the meeting, or maybe I just slept through it. Nope, that is not possible, too many loud voices. Must have been dull.

The club picked McClure for the March 17 tournament. It's a good early season lake.

If you have recently fished the local lakes or have done well in a tournament, please share that information at club meetings. We are our own best source of current fishing conditions.

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Only 18 members have paid their dues for 2001. If you have not paid please do so ASAP. Dues are again $68 this year. Drop a check in the mail or bring to next meeting. After this month I'll stop mailing newsletter to non members. If you wish to continue receiving the newsletter but will not join in 2001 send a check for $7 to cover stamps and copy cost.

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, March 1, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Toumament results - Lake San Antonio, February 13, 2001

Tournament Schedule: March 17 at McClure, April 21, May 5 and 6 Clear Lake (club meeting April 26), June 9 night at Clear Lake (club meeting May 31), July 21, August 11 night at Clear Lake, September 15 and 16 at Lake Shasta, October 6 (club meeting September 27), November 10, December 8.

Club treasury: The club will have approximately $1400 in our account on February 1, 2001. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for the club TOC, and $250 to BBAC. After that we will have about $400 remaining. New members will bring that up a little. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem but not a lot of surplus.

January meeting: The club changed two tournament dates. April 14 was changed to April 21. May 12 and 13 was changed to May 5 and 6. The club meeting for May will be changed to April 26 to allow time between the meeting and tournament.

Bill Zeigler is trying to organize a Casting Kids event for the club to sponsor. Several members said that they would be willing to participate and donate time. BASS supplies a kit to organize and plan the event and a second kit for the event that includes targets, rods, reels, lures, and so on. What we supply at the event is assistance. It was suggested at the meeting that we tie it in to the local Fishing In The City program. Bill will follow up and report at a future meeting.

If you have recently fished the local lakes or have done well in a tournament, please share that information at club meetings. We are our own best source of current fishing conditions.

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Don Welch has a Pinpoint trolling motor for sale for $800. Contact Don for details.

Only 17 members have paid their dues for 2001. If you have not paid please do so ASAP. Dues are again $68 this year. Drop a check in the mail or bring to next meeting. If you wish to continue receiving the newsletter but will not join in 2001 send a check for $7 to cover stamps and copy cost.

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Banquet: The Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, January 20, 2001 at the El Capri Restaurant. It was a lot of fun and a chance to socialize with old friends. We had about 40 people attend this year.

We owe a special thanks to Bill Zeigler. Bill made all of the banquet arrangements and with his wife did all of the decorations. The Pet Stop donated a box of tackle worth over $100. Thank you Bill! Thank you Silvia!

Chuck Peak's son, Russ, performed his comedy magic act at the banquet. Russ is a professional entertainer and performs primarily at corporate events and trade shows. It was a great show, said the father who has no personal bias. Thanks Russ.

The Raffle was a great success! There were some fantastic prizes. They included a great tackle pack and toys for the kids from Bill and Silvia Zeigler at The Pet Stop, a Loomis rod worth about $200 and drop shot kits from Denise at Coyote Bait and Tackle, a case of TCW3 Plus oil from Wayne at B & P Marine, a check from Darrell and Lannie Allen at The Groomery, a tackle pack from Mel Cottons, and items donated by club members. Thank you all!

I have listed the addresses of the businesses that donated to the club raffle at the end of the newsletter. Take a look and dropping in to see what they have to offer. Coyote offers a discount to club members and has been our unofficial sponsor for a long time. B & P Marine specializes in service for fishing boats and Wayne is a very competent and honest mechanic. The Pet Stop in Gilroy has everything but bass, ask Bill about the bass. The Groomery makes dogs and cats look good. Mel Cottons offers a discount for club members.

If I missed anyone please let me know so that I can include a thanks in the next newsletter.

Awards:
Angler of the year - Chuck Peak ( 66.48 pounds )
Bassmaster of the year - Bill Zeigler ( 330 points )
Big Fish - Bob Nathan ( 6.14 pounds )
Most Improved - Steve Yee
Rookie of the year - Tim Gomes
1999 Officers - Plate or Plaque to 1999 officers

Next Tournament: February 10th Lake San Antonio.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, February 1, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results - Lake Berryessa, January 13, 2001 at Putah Creek Ramp

Tournament Schedule: January 13 at Berryessa, February 10 at San Antonio, March 17, April 21, May 5 and 6 Clear Lake (club meeting April 26), June 9 night at Clear Lake, July 21, August 11 night at Clear Lake, September 15 and 16 at Lake Shasta, October 6 (club meeting September 27), November 10, December 8.

Our Supporters:

Coyote Discount Bait and Tackle
8215 Monterey Rd
Coyote, CA 95013
(408) 463-0711

Mel Cottons
1266 W San Cados,
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 287-5994

The Groomery
4480 Pearl Ave.
Branahm Plaza
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 264-DOGS

B & P Marine
19500 Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-1195

The Pet Stop
1280 1 st Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-0818

Club treasury: The club will have approximately $1400 in our account on February 1, 2001. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for the club TOC, and $250 to BBAC. After that we will have about $400 remaining. New members will bring that up a little. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem but not a lot of surplus.

We spent $250 on awards for the banquet, $111 to pay for ddnks at the banquet, and made $300 on the Raffle.

December meeting: The club elected the new officers for 2001, decided on the banquet date as January 20. We also selected the tournament dates for 2001. Our next tournament will be January 13 at Berryessa.

There were 14 members paid their dues for 2001. If you did not pay, please do so at the next meeting. Dues are $68 again in 2001. If you plan to fish Berryessa in January you definitely want to pay your dues, otherwise you will not have liability insurance and will pay a $10 extra to fish the tournament as a non member and will not be credited for pounds or points. With your membership card you can receive a discount at Coyote, Reed's and Mel Cottons.

The club voted to invite Denise Bradford ( Coyote Bait and Tackle ) and a guest to the banquet. The club will pay for their dinners. It's a way to say thanks for her continued support.

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Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Banquet:
The Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2001 at the El Capri Restaurant. Drinks at 6:00 PM and dinner starting at 7:00 PM. Dinners are about $15.00. You will be able to pick from a selection. Children are welcome. Non members are also welcome.

Each member should bring something worth at least $10 for the Raffle. We will also have items that have been donated by local Tackle shops. If you know a business that might contribute something, hit them up for a donation. Any business that donates will have their name and address in the next newsletter with a recommendation that members check them out.

Tournament results - Delta, Holland Riverside Marina, December 9, 2000

Next Tournament: Saturday January 13, 2001 at Lake Berryessa.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, January 4, 2001 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

A lot of us have friends that fish. Bring-um to a meeting! It's nice to belong to a small club, but some of our tournaments have just been too small.

New officers:
President:                      Eddie King
Vice President:              Bob Greneveld
Secretary:                     Chuck Peak
Treasurer:                     Chuck Peak
Tournament Director:    Bill Zeigler
Asst. Tournament Director: Steve Yee
Raffle Director:             Bill Lee

Many thanks to last years officers:

Tournament Schedule: January 13 at Berryessa, February 10, March 17, April 14, May 12 and 13 Clear Lake, June 9 night at Clear Lake, July 21, August 11 night at Clear Lake, September 15 and 16 at Lake Shasta, October 6 ( club meeting September 27 ), November 10, December 8.

Club Treasury: We have about $700 in the treasury. After spending about $350 on the Banquet for awards and such, we will have about $350 to start the new year. I have not included dues for 2001 in the numbers yet. We should have no problem with Top Six this year and should be OK on money for the year.

November meeting:
The December meeting is being held November 30 because the tournament is December 9.

Most of the meeting was taken up with voting on rules changes. Surprise, we did not finish. But the changes that were voted in will be handed out at the next meeting.

Dues for 2001 are due in at the November 30 meeting. BASS expects new members in December. If you plan to fish the January toumament you will want your dues in on time. We need to get this in so that our insurance will be valid in January. Nine members have paid their dues for 2001.

The Delta was selected for the December toumament. Should be hot. Florida strained largemouth are busting chad. I have a small bag of plastic worms in chad color #5081.

At the next meeting we will select toumament dates for next year. We will also be selecting a lake for January and a date for the annual banquet.

The club officers will need to meet after the main meeting to discuss awards, such as Rookie Of The Year, Most Improved, and so on. Officers, please let me know if you will want a service plaque.

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A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where trains stop. I have a work station.

Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Tournament: The Delta. Proposed launch site is Lunborg Landing on Bethyl Island.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, November 30, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road. The December meeting is being held November 30 because the tournament is December 9.

Tournament results - Lake Berryessa November 11, 2000

Tournament Schedule: December 9 in the Delta. Note that the December meeting will be held on November 30.

Club treasury: The club has approximately $850 in our account. Raffles have helped, especially the stuff that members donated. Keep the donations coming.

October meeting:
Bob Greneveld brought copies of the club rules and suggestions for changes or additions. We will vote on rule changes at the next meeting. If you want to change any rule you should be there, this will be the only rules meeting.

Dues for 2001 will be due in December. If you plan to fish the January 2001 toumament you will want your dues in on time. Please plan to pay your year 2001 dues at the November or December meeting. We need to get this in so that our insurance will be valid in January.

Berryessa was selected for the November 11 tournament, launch at Spanish Flat. There is an ABA at Berryessa the next day, so some members will fish both. Start thinking about a lake for December. Hint, think warm. We will select a lake for December at the November meeting and will want to select a date for the January 2001 tournament.

Don Welch has purchased a 55 gallon drum of Quicksilver TCW3 Mariner motor oil. Don will sell it to club members only for $10 a gallon. But, you must Bring Your Own Bottle ( one gallon oil container ).

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Checks: to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peak!

Next Tournament: November 11, at Berryessa, launch at Spanish Flat.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, November 2, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road. Remember that the December meeting will be November 30.

Tournament results - Delta, Holland Riverside, October 21, 2000

Tournament Of Champions - Clear Lake, September 30, 2000

Tournament Schedule: November 11 - Berryessa, December 9 - TBD. Note that the December meeting will be held on November 30.

Club treasury: The club has approximately $800 in our account. Raffles have helped, especially the stuff that members donated. Keep the donations coming. $720 was spent on TOC.

September meeting:
Next month we will have copies of the club rules at the meeting. They are also available on Steve Yee's web site. Chuck Peak and Bob Greneveld will add proposed rule changes in a draft. Anyone else in the club that would like to propose a specific rule change should get a draft to Chuck or Bob so that we can have it in writing. Much easier to vote on it that way. Also easier to change the wording at the meeting. We will vote on the rule changes at the November meeting.

The Delta was selected for the October tournament. Start thinking about a lake for November. Hint, think warm. We will vote on the lake for November at the October meeting.

A proposal was made that we plan a two day toumament at Clear lake next year that includes wives or significant others. We would headquarter at Konocti and plan dinner together. Most of the members at the meeting thought that it was a good idea. We will bring this up again in December when we select lakes and dates for the year. Yeah, December, we have 12 tournaments a year now. Give it some thought and mention it to your wife or SO. Another proposal discussed was that we have an "extra" tournament each year where members are free to fish with a wife or friend. Most thought that it was a good idea.

You should be receiving this newsletter just about the time that the club TOC is happening on October 30 at clear lake. Next months issue will have the results.

Don Welch has purchased a 55 gallon drum of Quicksilver TCW3 Mariner motor oil. Don will sell it to club members only for $10 a gallon. But, you must Bring Your Own Bottle ( one gallon oil container ).

Important, all checks to the club must be made out to CASH or to Chuck Peakl

Next Toumament: October 21 at the Delta. Striper timer Steve Yee will conduct lessons on Salmon fishing. Dave Glover, Chuck Peak, and Eddie King will miss the meeting but will fish the Delta in October. Bob Greneveld will fill in as secretary and treasurer.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, October 5, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Toumament results - Lake Shasta, September 23 & 24, 2000

Toumament Schedule: October 21 Delta-Holland, November 11, December 9. The club TOC is September 30 at Clear Lake. Note that the December meeting will be held on November 30.

Club treasury: The club has approximately $800 in our account. Raffles have helped, especially the stuff that members donated. Keep the donations coming. $620 was spent on TOC.

August meeting: Not much happened at the meeting. A small group of just 12 people.

We will vote on the lake for October 21 at the next meeting. Gary should have plans for the club TOC.

There was apparently a problem with a nite tournament at Clear Lake a couple of weeks ago. Dead fish were found in a trash can at the State Park. They were blamed on a club nite toumament that did not follow the six hour rule. It turns out that the club blamed in the rumors launched at a different ramp and did not have their weigh in at the park. But, DFG is cracking down on six hour rule violations.

We have two new members, Ron Hunnewell and Javier Martinez. Welcome!

The club bank account has been moved from South Valley Bank to Bank Of The West. South Valley charges $10 / month. Bank Of The West is FREE. A much better deal as we save $120 yearly. If you have an uncashed check on South Valley National Bank, return it to Chuck and get a new check on Bank Of The West. Important, all future checks for tournament entry fees or raffle or new member must be made out to CASH ! We get the free checking because the new account is NOT a business account but is a personal account in the name of Charles Peak. Bill Zeigler will also be a signer on this account.

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Next Tournament: September 23-24 two day tournament at lake Shasta. Launch at Packers Bay. The club Top Six is the weekend after, September 30 at Clear Lake. Gary Cromp is organizing this event for us. Expect to hear some details at the next meeting.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, September 7, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results for August 19, 2000 Clear Lake

Tournament Schedule: September 23 and 24 Shasta, October 21, November 11, December 9. The club TOC is September 30 at Clear Lake. Note that the December meeting will be held on November 30.

Club treasury: The club has approximately $800 in our account. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for the club TOC. At this moment, all club bills are caught up and we have even paid for eight 10 X 13 plaques for new members that have finished in the money this year. These are what you mount the small plates on. We are in very good shape on money. Raffles have helped, especially the stuff that members donated. Keep the donations coming.

July meeting: Because of the very short time between the December club meeting and the toumament( 2 days later ) the club voted to change the date of our December 7 meeting to November 30. This is one week early but will allow time for boaters and non boaters to work out schedules, pre fish, or whatever.

Don Welch has brought new meaning to BYOB. Don has purchased a 55 gallon drum of Quicksilver TCW3 Mariner motor oil. Don will sell it to club members only for $10 a gallon. But, you must Bring Your Own Bottle ( one gallon oil container ). Don't drink too much, this stuff is smooth.

For the Clear Lake nite tournament we will launch at Luceme. For the Shasta two day tournament we will launch at Packers Bay.

We have one new member, CJ Cameron. Welcome C J!

The club bank account has been moved from South Valley Bank to Bank Of The West. South Valley charges $10 / month. Bank Of The West is FREE. A much better deal as we save $120 yeady. If you have an uncashed check on South Valley National Bank, return it to Chuck and get a new check on Bank Of The West.

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Next Tournament: August 19 nite toumament at Clear Lake. Launch at Lucerne 7:00 PM Saturday.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, August 3, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results for July 15, 2000 at Lake Don Pedro

Tournament Schedule: August 19 nite at Clear Lake launch at Lucerne, September 23 and 24 Shasta, October 21, November 11, December 9. The club TOC is September 30 at Clear Lake. Note that the December meeting will be held on November 30.

Club treasury: The club has approximately $600 in our account. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for the club TOC. We are OK on money. Raffles have helped, especially the stuff that members donated, Keep the donations coming.

June meeting: The club voted in a new procedure for weigh in times, in the future, the default weigh in time will be 3:00 PM on Saturday and 1:00 PM on Sunday ( two day ). Any change will be announced at the meeting prior to the tournament.

This newsletter is being mailed a week early. The editor feels the need to catch a few trout.

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Editorial: We really do need to make it a rule to have the drew at least a week before a toumament It was a real problem with little time between the draw and leaving for the lake. In some cases, Boaters and non boaters did not have the opportunity to ride together, pre fish together, or get accommodations together. It's a shame. Meeting at the ramp the morning of a tournament is not what a club should be all about. We should be friends fishing together, not just a bunch of guys that want to fish a tournament.

Next Tournament: July 15 at Don Pedro. Launch at Moccasin 7:00 PM Saturday.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, July 6, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrene Road.

Toumament results:  Clear Lake June 3 & 4, 2000

Tournament results:  Top Six at Clear Lake, June 10, 2000

Toumament Schedule: July 15 nite at Don Pedro, August 19 nite at Clear Lake, September 23 and 24 Shasta, October 21, November 11, December 9. The club TOC is September 30 at Clear Lake.

Club treasury: The club has approximately $500 in our account. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for the club TOC. We are OK on money. Raffles have helped, especially the stuff that members donated. Keep the donations coming.

May meeting: Not a lot happened at the May meeting. Just the drawing for Santa Margarita.

We did have two potential new members at the meeting; John Kowtko and Jason DeCosta. Welcome! Jason fished Santa Margarita as a guest and caught fish. Good start Jason.

Next month, June 3 and 4, is the Clear Lake tournament. The club meeting where you will draw your partner is Thursday June 1. Some people have plans to leave for Clear Lake immediately after the meeting so that they can pre-fish on Friday. If you are a non-boater be prepared to make a quick decision Thursday after the draw. It is also something of a club tradition that wives or significant others come to the tournament. You may not be able to share a room and may have to drive up yourself. Non-boaters will still be responsible for half of the gas to drive up because the boater is pulling the boat but this is sometimes negotiated depending on circumstances. Just something to think about in advance of the meeting. Lots of very big fish being caught at Clear Lake now.

Please donate any unused new tackle to the club to be used in raffles. It will put a few more bucks in the treasury. Nag nag nag.

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Next Tournament: June 3 and 4 at Clear lake. Launch at Lucerne.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, June 1, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capd, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results - Santa Margarita, May 20, 2000

Tournament Schedule: June 3 and 4 Clear Lake launch at Luceme, July 15 nite at Don Pedro launch at Moccasin, August 19 nite at Clear Lake, September 23 and 24 Shasta, October 21, November 11, December 9. Top Six is June 10th at clear lake. The date for the club TOC is September 30 at Clear Lake.

Club treasury: The club has approximately $500 in our account. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for the club TOC. We are OK on money.

April meeting: Three new members joined the club. Welcome Randy Johnson, Bob Nathan, and Johnny Dickinson. They are all off to a good start winning a bunch of raffle prizes. Even caught a fish in the Delta. Forgot to tell then that it is not allowed in the first tournament.

Next month we will be voting on a launch site for the August 19 nite tournament at clear lake. Give it some thought. June 2-4 is at Lucerne.

Bill Zeigler is looking into a community service activity for the club. Clean up day at lake Coyote is a possibility. We would follow up a mornings cleanup with a club barbecue. Might get a little good publicity for the club. Bill will follow up at the next meeting.

If you would like to do a little good and have a good time, consider the possibility of participating in the Fishing In The City program. You spenda day helping inner city kids fish. Help with baiting .hooks, netting fish, fishing techniques, whatever. The city stocks an area and kids are allowed to fish free. Tackle and assistance are provided. Heck, bring your kid too. Anyone is welcome. The next event is April 29. Contact Eddie King or Darrell Allen. Both men participate on a regular basis. It's a lot of fun!

The BBAC Bay Area Chapter dinner is Thursday, May 11. Cocktails at 6:00 PM and dinner at 7:30 PM. The location is Naperdack Hall in San Jose, 770 Montague Expwy. Tickets are $35. The reports on previous years is that the food is great, entertainment very good, raffle fantastic. Eddie King has tickets available. If you plan to go by your tickets from Eddie, there is a club table and extra raffle tickets if our club has at least 10 people attending.

Please donate any unused new tackle to the club to be used in raffles. It will put a few more bucks in the treasury. You might even win it back. Be a hero and loose nothing. Or at least get your buddy to fishing with your old junk.

The web site that Steve Yee setup is working! Last month about 6 people contacted us because of the web site. Three just joined the club. Thanks Steve! http://members.home.net/SCY336131

The newsletter is being sent a little early this month. Chuck peak is in Arizona. Bob Greneveld will cover as club secretary and treasurer at the meeting.

The new and updated membership list is enclosed, on the back side of the monthly tournament results. Please check that your information is correct.

Next Tournament: May 20 at Santa Margarita.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, May 4, 2000 7:30 PM. Monterey and Cochrane Road. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of

Tournament results - Delta, Holland Riverside Marina, April 15th, 2000

Tournament Schedule: May 20 at Santa Margarita, June 3 and 4 Clear Lake launch at Lucerne, July 15 nite at Don Pedro launch at Moccasin, August 19 nite at Clear Lake, September 23 and 24 Shasta, October 21, November 11, December 9. Lakes for most tournaments will be selected at the club meeting the month before. Top Six is June 10th at clear lake. The date for the club TOC is September 30 at Clear Lake.

Club treasury: The club will has approximately $500 in our account. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for the club TOC. Our next big expense will be buying several boards for mounting the small plates on, about $200. We are OK on money.

March meeting: The club voted to have a club TOC again this year. The TOC will be at Clear Lake on September 30. A total of $720 will be awarded, plus options.

The club selected The Delta for the April 15 tournament.

Bob Greneveld has organized a team for Top Six. This is NOT a club event and is NOT the top anglers in our club. Just 12 people that pay their own entry fees.

Please donate any unused new tackle to the club to be used in raffles. It will put a few more bucks in the treasury. We are all guilty of having far too much. Lighten your boat, you will gain another 5 mph. Tell your wife that you cleaned the garage. See the benefits?

Next Tournament: April 15 in the Delta. Launch at Holland Tract.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, April 6, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results - Lake Sonoma, March 11, 2000

Tournament Schedule: April 15 the Delta, launch at Holland, May 20 Santa Margarita, June 3 and 4 Clear Lake launch at Lucerne, July 15 nite at Don Pedro launch at Moccasin, August 19 nite at Clear Lake, September 23 and 24 Shasta, October 21, November 11, December 9. Lakes for most tournaments will be selected at the club meeting the month before. Top Six is June 10th at clear lake. The date for the club TOC is September 30 at Clear Lake.

Club treasury: The club will has approximately $310 in our account. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for Top Six. The total of Top Six money and club money is $1030. Our next big expense will be buying several boards for mounting the small plates on, about $200. New members wilt bring that up a little. We will have enough to make it through the year, but there will be nothing to spare.

February meeting: The club voted to change the February tournament from Santa Margarita to the Delta at Ladd's.

The club selected lake Sonoma for the March 11 tournament.

The club voted to not fish Top Six again this year. We will vote at the next meeting on what to do instead. The $720 that would have been used for Top Six will be used for either a BASS club tournament or a club tournament like last year. We will vote on which one next month. Gary Cromp will make a proposal at the meeting. To qualify, you must be a member in 2000 and must have finished in the top 12 in 1999. If anyone in the top 12 can not fish, we will work down the list.

Bob Greneveld is organizing a team for Top Six. This is NOT a club event and is NOT the top anglers in our club. Just 12 people that pay their own entry fees.

The club voted to increase membership dues from $58 to $68 in January. All but 4 members have paid the extra $10. Please check the attached membership list! If you are among the 4, please pay at the next meeting or send a check to Chuck Peak.

After this month I'll stop mailing the newsletter to 1999 members and guests that have not joined in 1999.

Next Tournament: March 11 Lake Sonoma.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, March 2, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Tournament results - Delta, Ladd's Stockton Marina, February 19, 2000

This was our second tournament of the year. Beautiful weather, a few clouds but no rain and almost no fog. The water was very muddy but fairly warm for this time of the year at 56-58 degrees. Visibility about 5 inches. There was a full moon just before the tournament.

John Lake had 2 fish for 6.10 pounds and took first place. John also had big fish at 3.80 pounds. John caught his fish flipping a reaper. Steve Yee had 2 fish for 5.24 pounds and took second place. Steve was fishing the edge of the drop off in front of Ladds in about 20-30 feet of water. Eddie King had 1 fish for 2.80 pounds and took third place.

Of the 17 fishermen there were only no limits. Totals were 21.94 pounds, 9 bass with an average weight per man of 1.29 pounds and an average of 0.53 fish for each angler. The average fish size was 2.44 pounds.

Tournament Schedule: March 11 lake Sonoma, April 15, May 20, June 3 and 4 Clear Lake, July 15 nite at Don Pedro, August 19 nite at Clear Lake, September 23 and 24 Shasta, October 21, November 11, December 9. Lakes for most tournaments will be selected at the club meeting the month before. Top Six is June 10th at clear lake. The date for the club Top Six has not been selected.

Club treasury: The club will has approximately $310 in our account. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for Top Six. The total of Top Six money and club money is $1030. Our next big expense will be buying several boards for mounting the small plates on, about $200. New members will bring that up a little. We will have enough to make it through the year, but there will be nothing to spare.

For Sale: Mark Eglesia has his 1986 Ranger 375V for sale. If you know anyone that is interested give Mark a call.

January meeting:
The club selected the tournament dates for 1999, the lake for February and the lakes for the two day toumaments. Again this year, the Delta will be our fall back lake for all toumaments.

The club voted to increase membership dues from $58 to $68. This is because of the increased dues for both the BASS National Federation and Califomia BASS. Fourteen members have paid the additional $10. If you have not, please pay at the next meeting or send a check to Chuck Peak.

The club voted to have two nite tournaments this year. July 15 at Don Pedro and August 19 at Clear Lake.

If you have recently fished the local lakes or have done well in a tournament please share that information at club meetings. We are our own best source of current fishing conditions.

Banquet:
The Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at the El Capri Restaurant. As usual, it was a lot of fun and a chance to socialize with old friends. We had about 40 people attend this year.

We owe a special thanks to Bill Zeigler. Bill made all of the banquet arrangements and his wife and daughter did all of the decorations. The Pet Stop donated a Shimano Curado for the raffle. Thank you Bill! Thank you Silvia! Bill, you may have a shot at president again next year.

The Raffle was a great success! There were some fantastic prizes. They included a Shimano Curado reel ( Bill and Silvia Zeigler at The Pet Stop ), a Loomis rod and a gift certificate worth $100 ( Denise at Coyote Bait and Tackle ), a check ( The Groomery from Darrell and Lannie Allen ), a gift certificate for $100 from Fiberglass Unlimited, and items donated by club members. Thank you all!

I have listed the addresses of the businesses that donated to the club raffle at the end of the newsletter. Take a look and consider the possibility of dropping in to see what they have to offer. Coyote offers a discount to club members and has been our unofficial sponsor for a long time. The Pet Stop in Gilroy has everything but bass, but may have bass flake food. The Groomery makes dogs and cats look good. Fiberglass Unlimited is well known for good work.

If I missed anyone please let me know so that I can include a thanks in the next newsletter.

Awards:
Angler of the year         - Gary Cromp ( 67.05 pounds )
Bassmaster of the year - Gary Cromp ( 306 points )
Big Fish                       - Gary Cromp ( 7.84 pounds )
Most Improved            - Jim Bookwalter
Rookie of the year        - Steve Yee
1999 Officers               - Plate or Plaque to 1999 officers

Next Tournament:
February 19th Lake Santa Margarita. There has been some discussion that we might change this to the Delta. We will discuss and vote at the next meeting.

Next Meeting:
The first Thursday of the month, February 3, 2000 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road.

Top Six:
Top Six will be at Clear Lake on Saturday, June 10. The format is back to the original this year. We will have to decide if we want to participate this year. Vote at the February meeting.

Gary Cromp is organizing Top Six for the club.

Club treasury:
The club will have approximately $1200 in our account on February 1, 1998. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for Top Six. After Top Six we will have about $480 remaining in the treasury. Our next big expense will be buying several boards for mounting the small plates on, about $200. After that we will have about $280 remaining. New members will bring that up a little. We will have enough to make it through the year with no problem.

We spent $265 on awards for the banquet, $180 to pay for drinks at the banquet, and made $294 on the Raffle. We sent $250 to BBAC for our annual membership.

Tournament results - San Antonio, Saturday January 22, 2000

Tournament Schedule:
February 19 Santa Margarita, March 11 Sonoma, April 15, May 20, June 3 and 4 Clear Lake, July 15 nite at Don Pedro, August 19 nite at Clear Lake, September 23 and 24 Shasta, October 21, November 11, December 9. Lakes for most tournaments will be selected at the club meeting the month before.

Our Supporters:

Coyote Discount Bait and Tackle
19500 Monterey Rd.
Coyote, CA 95013
(408) 463-0711

The Pet Stop
1280 1st Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-0818

The Groomery
4480 Pearl Ave.
Branahm Plaza
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 264-DOGS

Fiberglass Unlimited, Suite J
151 Old Country Road
San Cados, CA
(650) 595-0616

December meeting: The club elected the new officers for 2000, decided on the banquet date as January 8, and decided to remain with BBAC. We also voted to have 12 toumaments each year instead of 10. Our next tournament will be January 22 at San Antonio.

There were 19 members paid their dues for 2000. If you did not pay, please do so at the next meeting. Dues are $58 again in 2000. If you plan to fish San Antonio in January you definitely want to pay your dues, otherwise you will not have liability insurance and will pay a $10 extra to fish the tournament as a non member and will not be credited for pounds or points. With your membership card you can receive a discount at Coyote, Reed's and Mel Cottons.

Don Welch is trying to coordinate some informal presentations to be made at the meetings. The idea is to get members to talk about some fishing technique that they are very good at or that is unusual. Don distributed a questionnaire to all members that were at the meeting. Please fill it out and get it back to Don.

The club voted to invite Denise Bradford ( Coyote Bait and Tackle ) and a guest to the banquet. The club will pay for their dinners. It's a way to say thanks for her continued support.

At the next meeting we will draw for the San Antonio toumament vote on rule changes, and select toumament dates for year 2000.

Club Dues: We have a problem. BASS has increased the cost of insurance from $12 to $15. The California chapter of BASS has increased their membership dues from $35 a year to $5 for each member, about $150 total. The total increase is $8 for each member. If we do nothing, we will run short of money before the end of the year.

Options that we might consider are:
1. Increase dues by $8. New total would be $66.
2. Change toumament payout to 90% from current 100%
3. Pay a little more for Top 6.
The simplest is to change the tournament payout.

What do you get for your $5 per member dues to Califomia BASS? There will be a Federation newspaper, a www.califomiabass.org web site, and plans to take a more active role in Califomia fishing issues. They also plan to sponsor an annual toumament for BASS affiliated clubs ( like Top 6 was ). I don't know how good these changes will be, but to keep our insurance, we have to pay up.

Banquet: The Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at the El Capri Restaurant. Drinks and dancing at 6:00 PM and dinner starting at 7:00 PM. Dinners are about $14.00. You will be able to pick from a selection. Children are welcome. Non members are also welcome.

We Plan to have a DJ again this year. Dancing from 6:00 PM until dinner then music until the awards presentations and raffle at 8:00 PM.

Each member should bring something worth at least $10 for the Raffle. We will also have items that have been donated by local Tackle shops. If you know a business that might contribute something, hit them up for a donation. Any business that donates will have their name and address in the next newsletter with a recommendation that members check them out.

Tournament results - Nacimiento Turkey Shoot:, December 11, 1999

Next Tournament: Saturday January 22 at Lake San Antonio. On the water at 6:00 AM.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, January 6, 2000 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Comer of Monterey and Cochrane Road. We will be selecting the tournament dates for 2000. We will also be selecting the lake for February. It will be an important meeting.

A lot of us have friends that fish. Bring-um to a meeting! It's nice to belong to a small club, but some of our toumaments have just been too small.

New Officers:
President:                          Bill Zeigler
Vice President:                  Darrell Allen
Secretary:                          Chuck Peak
Treasurer:                          Chuck Peak
Tournament Director:         Don Welch
Asst. Toumament Director: Steve Yee
Raffle Director:                   Bob Greneveld

Many thanks to last years officers!

Top Six: The Bass Classics are again sponsoring a Top Six toumament on July 10, 2000 at Clear Lake. It will be back to the original format of 6 boat teams of 6-12 persons and with a 5 fish limit. The entry fee will be $150 per boat with a 100% payback. Big fish option of $30 per boat and a heavy stringer option of $20 per boat. Total $100 per person for a 12 person team. They will start accepting entry fees on March 6 on a first come first served basis. For more information see the web site www. bassclassics.org.

More decisions. Do we fish Top Six this year, have a club fish off again this year, or participate in the BASS Club Team Championship? We will want to discuss this and vote by February. The BASS tournament is limited to BASS affiliated clubs and has a $70 entry fee. Details on the year 2000 tournament are not available yet.

Attachments: A list of members, address and phone numbers is attached. Please check that your information is correct. If your BASS membership number is not on the list then please get it to me ASAP. Otherwise you will not receive your BASS Times. If there is a problem with your B.A.S.S. status please call (334)409-5329 to get it corrected.

If you have not paid your dues and insurance please do so at the next meeting or mail a check to Chuck Peak. We have to get our insurance in before the first tournament The total dues are $58. Of that $28 goes to the club and $15 to the B.A.S.S. Federation, $5 to California BA.S.S. and $10 to B.B.A.C..

If you want to become a member of the Gilroy Bassmasters you must also be a member of B.A.S.S. This is required because the B.A.S.S. federation insurance is not effective unless you also belong to B.A.S.S. All that is required to join B.A.S.S. is a magazine subscription. For $20 you get 10 magazines, a membership card, and usually a free gift. When we send in your $15 to the federation you will also receive B.A.S.S. Times free. When we send your $5 to California B.A.S.S. you receive a newsletter and can participate in B.A.S.S. tournaments. All in all, it's not such a bad deal.

To subscribe to Bassmaster magazine and join B.A.S.S. send $20 to:
B.A.S.S. Circulation Department
P.O. Box 17900
Montgomery, Al 36141

Club Treasury:
We have about $1200 in the treasury. After writing a check to BBAC for $250 and a couple of hundred for the banquet awards we will have about $750.

November meeting: At the next meeting it will be time to vote again. We need to decide on: Officers for 2000, BBAC membership, club dues for 2000, Banquet date, January Turkey Shoot, and rule changes. Be there or you could be an officer. Officers will need to meet briefly to decide on awards, most improved and so on. Club officers have the option of receiving a plaque so please let me know if you want one at the meeting. Don't forget to try and line up a donation for the banquet raffle. It's an important meeting.

One proposal to be made at the meeting is that we fish 12 tournaments a year instead of 10.

It's time to join the Gilroy Bassmasters for year 2000. BASS expects to receive the 2000 membership list in December. They never get it, but we should get a few names in just to remain active. If you have the cash to spare, please join at the December meeting.

Tournament results - Delta Holland Riverside, November 6, 1999

Next Toumament: A Turkey Shoot on December 11, 1999 at lake Nacimento. There must be at least one club member in each boat. Spouses, friends, relatives, prospective members welcome. Seven fish limit. Pay 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Big Fish. Entry is $50 for each team. $20 big fish option ( optional ). No age limitation. Pay at the meeting on December 2. $10 late fee if paid at the ramp. Guest at previous meetings are eligible to participate as if they were members.

Tournament Schedule: The remaining toumaments are; December 11 Turkey Shoot. Possibly a Turkey Shoot in January.

Club Treasury: We usually spend about $150 on the banquet for plaques and so on. That will probably be used for Top Six ( June at Clear Lake ).

Many people think that we are a non profit organization. Legally, we are not. The club bank account is under the Social Security number of the treasurer. We have never applied for any tax exempt status. We are just a club.

For Sale: Ted Leslie is selling his 18ft Stratos with 150hp Envinrude engine, 6" jack plate, hot foot throttle, 75lbs thrust MinnKota Maxxum trolling motor, 3 depth finders (Lowrance X75, Eagle, indash Humminbird flasher), 4 new batteries, rod saver fishing rod tie downs, folding boat ladder, hand rails on the port and starboard, white with blue trim, boat cover. $5,500. Contact Ted at (408) 281-2371 or email: ted.leslie@novellus.com.

October meeting: No excitement. We did pick the Delta for our November 6 toumament.

Both Jeff Wilson and Jeff Haskins joined the club. WELCOME!

Get ready. Next month I'II start to bug you all about your year 2000 membership. BASS expects to receive the 2000 membership list in December. They never get it, but we should get a few names in just to remain active.

At the next meeting we should discuss and possibly vote on the club dues for 2000. It's possible that we will not want to remain with BBAC.

Steve Yee has setup a Web Site that includes a page on the Gilroy Bassmasters. Check it out at http://members. home.net/SCY33613/

Tournament results - Lake Nacimiento, October 6, 1999

The two proposals for rule changes were discussed at the meeting. Because of the small turnout it was agreed that we would vote at the November or December rules meeting.

The club voted to have a "Turkey Shoot" tournament in November or December. Club members will be asked to fish with someone who is not a current member of the Gilroy Bassmasters who might be a prospective member. It will be a team tournament. Each boat must have at least one club member, boater or non boater. We will vote on a date at the October meeting.

Bill Zeigler will look into the possibility of the club doing a community service project such as cleaning up a local creek. Several members indicated that they would be willing to participate.

Steve Yee has setup a Web Site that includes a page on the Gilroy Bassmasters. Check it out at http://members.home.net/SCY33613/

Editorial: I will not be at the meeting, so I'll voice my opinion here.

The bass club has been good to us. We have made a lot of good friends and spent hundreds of hours on the water with them. It doesn't get much better than that. In a few years many of us will look back on these as the best years of our lives and remember the good times. We may regret only that we did not spend more time on the water. We won't remember the fights. It's a good thing. Let's keep it going. Ignore the crap and focus on what is really important. Please. Let's go fishing!

Tournament results - Lake Oroville, September 18 &19, 1999

Club Treasury: In September we ordered 5 plaques for members that finished in the money and were awarded a plate. At $30 each that put a dent in the treasury.

Other: Dave Glover and Chuck Peak finished in fifth place in the ABA Delta Region. They will be fishing in the American Bass North Team Classic Fishoff at Lake Don Pedro this week. They will miss the club meeting but will both be fishing the October tournament at lake Nacimiento. Wish us luck!

For Sale: Mark Eglesia has his 1986 Ranger 375V with a Yamaha 150 for sale. It has 2 depth finders, a Lowrance X16 and a Humminbird Side Finder. The trolling motor is a Mercury Thruster 45 pound thrust Motorguide. On board battery charger. It's a good boat and is being offered to club members at a bargain price of $8000 or offer. If you are not interested, spread the word to your friends. It does catch fish! Call Mark at (408) 448-3106 for details.

August meeting: This newsletter is being mailed a week early. The author has to spend a week trout fishing in the Sierras. Poor me.

Two proposals for rule changes were made at the meeting. We will vote on both proposals at the September meeting.
The proposals were:

1. Allow a member to bdng a prospective member to a bass club meeting and then to fish with the prospective member in one tournament.
The idea is to help in recruiting new members.

a. The member and the prospective member will not be included in the draw and would launch last.

b. The prospective member must be a minimum of 16 years old. The BASS age limit is 16.

c. Member non boaters have pdority and can not be bumped by a guest or prospective member. The number of member non-boaters must
be less than the number of boaters before any non member will be allowed to fish.

d. Only one tournament can ever be fished as a prospective member. That person could fish a later tournaments as a guest.

e. A club member can bring two prospective member each year.

2. Allow a club member to bring a family member to one tournament once each year. The club member and the family member would not be
included in the draw and would launch last. The family member could be under 16 years old. All of the rules that apply to a prospective
member, except age, apply.

Chuck Peak checked with B.A.S.S. to see a guest under age 16 would invalidate our insurance. The answer is that the club would be
covered by the $1,000,000 liability insurance but than anyone not on the club roster with B.A.S.S. would not be covered. B.A.S.S. said that
it would be a good idea to have a parent sign a release for the person under 16.

Steve Yee has setup a Web Site that includes a page on the Gilroy Bassmasters. Check it out at http://members.home.net/SCY33613/

Tournament results - Delta Holland Riverside - August 14, 1999

Party Time: Jay Sullivan has moved to the Delta and has invited the entire club to an open house party! September 4, from noon to whenever. Food,
entertainment, bring your wife, bring your boat there is plenty of dock space. It's at 1922 Taylor road ( just over the bridge ), Bethyl Island,
1-925-684-2015.

Other: Chuck Peak has a Coleman Powermate 1000 850 watt 7.1 amp generator for sale. Less than 10 hours of use. It's a factory reconditioned
unit. Small enough to be easy to carry at 22 pounds, just large enough to charge your batteries. $250 firm. (408)683-0530.

July meeting: No excitement. Strange!

Tournament results - Clear Lake Night - July 24 & 25, 1999

Other: Chuck Peak and Dave Glover fished an A.B.A. team tournament in the Delta and took 7th place and a small check. Dee Thomas took 16th
place. Life is good!

June meeting: We have a new scale! Thank you Jon Maynard! Jon went to a lot of trouble and some personal expense to arrange that the club get a new scale. The raffle was a great idea.

We did have a problem selling the tickets until Mark Pimentel volunteered to buy all remaining tickets. There was a sudden rush as members realized that their chance to buy a ticket was disappeanng. Thanks Mark! Nothing like a little greed to get things moving.

The Loomis rod went to Bob Greneveld. The Schimano Carbo Max went to Brian Wierzbicki. The Accurea reel went to Russ Leitzell. The J. Liu $50 gift certificate want to Jon Maynard. There were several smaller prizes that are not list.

Coyote Discount Bait and Tackle donated two rods and several smaller prizes.
1st prize = G Loomis GL2 MBR 784C 6'6" Heavy Fast Action Baitcasting rod ( $125 value ).
2nd prize = Schimano Carbomax CCM60M 6'0" Medium Baitcasting Rod ( $45 value ).
Denise has provided a lot of support to the club. Stop in and let her know that it's appreciated! Thank you Denise!

Jon Maynard donated a reel. 3rd prize = Okuma XR 40 Spinning Reel ( new in box ) ( $45 value ). Thank you again Jon! Bob Greneveld donated the $50 J. Liu gift certificate. Thank you Bob!

Tournament results - Sonoma - June 12th, 1999

May meeting: This newsletter was mailed early because the author is in Wyoming for a few of weeks of trout fishing. If I am not at the next meeting be sure to get your name on the attendance sheet. See you at Sonoma.

Jon Maynard made a proposal at the meeting for a way to pay for a new scale. The proposal was accepted with a unanimous vote. Way to go Jon! What we will do is to have a raffle to pay for the new scale. Only 40 tickets will be sold at $10 each. All raffle pnzes will be donated. You need not be present to win. The new scale will be a MS-50-R with case, 50 LB capacity, rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and a 1" dual digital readout. Tickets are available from Jon Maynard until after the next club meeting or until sold out. There are only tickets 22 left! It's a good deal !! Help support the club and win good stuff.

Prizes for the raffle include:
1st prize = G Loomis GL2 MBR784C 6'6" Heavy Fast Action Baitcasting rod from Coyote Bait and Tackle ( $125 value ).
2nd prize = Schimano Carbomax CCM60M 6'0" Medium Baitcasting Rod from Coyote Bait and Tackle ( $45 value ).
3rd prize = Okuma XR 40 Spinning Reel ( new in box ) from Jon Maynard ) $45 value ).
Other prizes are being collected. Prizes will be awarded on an "as drawn basis". Other prizes will be added to the list in the order they are received and awarded in that order. Jon will be seeking additional donations. A list of winners, prizes, and contributors will be published in the newsletter following the drawing. See Jon Maynard for tickets or contnbutions (408)226-1873.

The club voted to roll over the day two big fish money to big fish at the Delta in May. The club rules will be changed to make this the procedure for all future tournaments if a day if fishing is canceled.

Tournament results - Delta Holland Riverside - May 15, 1999

April meeting: There was discussion about the possibility of purchasing a new scale. At the next meeting we will have information on prices and options such as a refurbished scale, i may even have an extra scale in my live well.

In all future toumaments we will use whatever weight the scale reads. We will no longer add or subtract the number that the scale reads with only the empty basket. Normally it is in the hundredths of a pound and almost never makes a difference. After a bit of discussion, the club voted in the new procedure.

Jon Maynard announced that all tournaments will end at 3:00 PM unless announced otherwise at the meeting. If you don't hear the official time, weigh in time, off limits, or any other information announced just before Blast Off, ask. It's your responsibility to know.

We have one new member this month. Welcome to the club Jim Bookwalter!

Thanks to B&P Madne 8215 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, for donating 2 gallons of oil for out raffle.

Tournament results - Clear Lake - April 10 & 11, 1999

Tournament results - Top Six aka Club TOC - April 17 & 18, 1999

March meeting: Darrell Allen is making the arrangements for a group buy of shirts and hats for the club. Be sure to get your order in to Darrell ASAP and have your money at the April 1 meeting. The cost will be $24.00 for shirts and $12.25 for hats. Darrell must pay for the hats and shirts when he picks them up, so must have the cash. Darrell will have the shirts and hats ready for the Top Six tournament on April 17. Hats for the Top 6 participants will be available at the meeting.

We have one new member this month. Welcome to the club Don Welch.

If you are interested in participating in "Fishing in the City" clinics call one of the numbers below. It's a very good cause and the people who have done this in the past have enjoyed it very much. The schedule is March 6 Los Gatos Creek, March 21 Vasona, April 25 Hellyer/Cottonwood, May 23 Ed Levin Kids Pond, June 12 Cunningham, September 25 Vasona, and November 7 Cunningham. For more information phone; Ethan (415)892-0460, Madlu (408)732-9614, Robin (408)354-2752.

Tickets are available for the BBAC Banquet on May 20, Cocktails 6:00 PM, dinner 7:30 PM, Naperdak Hall in San Jose, 770 Montague Expressway. The Raffle and Auction are great. Tickets are $35 each. Call Eddie King at (408)244-5963.

Toumament results - Lake Sonoma, March 13, 1999

Next Tournament: Clear Lake April 10-11. We will be launching out of Lakeport at the fifth Street ramp. On the water at 5:45 AM both days. We will fish from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday and from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday. There will be a Big Fish trophy for each day but the club will pay first, second, and third place for the two days only. There will be a $5.00 option ( $10 for non members ) on both days that will pay the winner for the day.

February meeting: The club selected Sonoma for our March 13 tournament. The date for the nite tournament was selected as July 24. We will launch at Lakeport. Update your calendars! We will be fishing from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with one weigh in and a five fish limit.

The club voted to join BBAC. as a Bronze member. A check for $250 was mailed to BBAC February 5.

The club voted to pay 100% of the Top Six entry fee. The Check for $1080 for Top Six was mailed on February 5 along with the completed entry forms. If you had paid your $30 entry fee, you should have received a refund check.

Make your Clear Lake reservations early, for Top Six on April 17, the club two day tournament April 10-11, and the nite tournament July 24. I am reserving Henderson point.

We have three new member and one returning members paid their dues for 1999. Welcome to the club Ted Leslie, Billy Patterson, and John Lake!

After this issue of the newsletter, I'll remove non-members from the mailing list. Guests at a meeting will receive a copy for two months.

Each year we ask members to donate for the club raffles. If you have anything to donate, new or used but in good condition, please bring it to the next meeting. All of us have tackle that we will never use, but that might be useful to someone else. Make room for the new stuff!

Tournament results - Delta, Holland Riverside, Februrary 6, 1999

Club Treasury: The club has approximately $570. Recent expenditures included; $1080 Top Six, $250 B.B.A.C., $92 Weigh In Slips, $174 awards presented at the banquet, $288 B.A.S.S. Federation membership and insurance, $25 California BASS Federation Chapter, and $37 DFG annual tournament permit. We can expect to earn about $200 from raffles, $180 from new members, and to spend about $200 on miscellaneous expenses. We make nothing from toumaments( 100% payback ) and in fact have a loss if we refund money after a tournament is over. We can expect to end 1999 with approximately $750.

January meeting:
The club selected the tournament dates for 1999, the lake for February and the lakes for the two day tournaments. Again this year, the Delta will be our fall back lake for all tournaments.

At the February meeting, we will have the final vote on joining B.B.A.C.. If we have our money in the mail by the Friday after the meeting we will have a club profile published in the next issue of the B.B.A.C. newsletter.

Please have your $30 Top Six entry fee in at the next meeting.

We have a total of 20 members paid up. There are two new members, Steve Yee and Ryan Calamia. Welcome!

If you plan to fish the February tournament and have not joined the club for 1999 please send a check for $58 to Chuck Peak ASAP. The February tournament is only two days after the club meeting and there will not be enough time after the meeting to get your membership in to B.A.S.S. and you will not have insurance coverage!

If you have recently fished the local lakes or have done well in a tournament please share that information at club meetings. We are our own best source of current fishing conditions.

Banquet:
The Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, January 16, 1999 at the El Capri Restaurant. The food and service were both very good. It was a good banquet. We had a D.J. this year and even got a little dancing in. You might be a redneck if you dance in boots and a baseball hat.

We owe a special thanks to Bill Zeigler. Bill made all of the banquet arrangements and even paid for the D.J.. Bill and his wife Silvia also donated a complete aquarium setup for the raffle. Thank you Bill! Thank you Silvia! El Presidente for life!

The Raffle was a great success! Darrell said so! It took him at least two trips to carry off his prizes. There were some fantastic prizes. They included:
a Castaway rod ( Dennis Steinbach ),
a complete Aquarium setup ( Bill and Silvia Zeigler at The Pet Stop ),
a large assortment of bass tackle ( Denise at Coyote Bait and Tackle ),
more bass tackle ( Ly's Sporting Goods ),
several gallons of Quicksilver oil ( Wayne at B & P Marine ),
free dinners ( El Capri ),
a check (The Groomery from Darrell and Lannie Allen ),
and items donated by club members.

I have listed the addresses of the businesses that donated to the club raffle at the end of the newsletter. Take a look and consider the possibility of dropping in to see what theyhave to offer. Coyote offers a discount to club members and has been our unofficial sponsor for a long time. Wayne at B & P is a great mechanic and they have bulk oil if you bring your own container. The Pet Stop in Gilroy has everything but bass. Live bait? I did not even know that Ly's Sporting And Fishing Goods existed but will stop in and see what they have. Jon Maynard speaks highly of them. The El Capri always has good Mexican food and they put up with our club meetings every month. Dennis Steinbach is a tackle distributor so we will have to rely on Darrell to say thanks for the Castaway Rod and other prizes. The Groomery does dogs, cats, and rumor has it bass fishermen. Darrell looks pretty good.

If I missed anyone please let me know so that I can include a thanks in the next newsletter.

Awards:
Angler of the year - Mike Schley ( 77.93 pounds )
Bassmaster of the year - Chuck Peak ( 309 points )
Big Fish - Bill Lee ( 10.03 pounds)
Most Improved - Bill Lee
1997 Officers - Plate to each 1997 officer
On time sometimes - Mark Eglesia and Ed Binschus

Next Tournament: February 6 at The Delta. Launch at Holland Tract. On the water by 6:00 AM.

Next Meeting: The first Thursday of the month, February 4, 1998 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road. This is just two days before the tournament.

Top Six: Top Six will be at Clear Lake on Saturday, April 17 and we will be participating. The format is different this year. Teams consist of three boats and the entry fee has been increased to $90. The club will cover $60 for each participant, so each participant will have to pay $30, due at the February 4 meeting.

Mike Schley is organizing Top Six for the club. Any questions, call Mike Schley at (510) 490-8436. Mike has organized the two teams as:

            Boater   Non-Boater
Team #1   Mike Schley        Eddie King
                 Mark Eglesia        Robert Ramirez
                 Bill Zeigler            John Maynard

Team #2   Gary Cromp        Darrell Allen
                 Chuck Peak         Dave Glover
                 Bill Lee                Bob Greneveld

The 12 participants will split all winnings evenly. For example, if team 1 is in the money and team 2 has big fish then all of the winnings will be pooled and the total divided by 12. This includes Team Weight, Individual Weight, and Big Fish. The only exception will be the trophy for big fish that can't be split so it will go to the person that caught the fish.

It has been suggested that we have a side bet between out two teams. The team with the lowest weight buys dinner for the other team.

Club treasury: The club will have approximately $1200 in our account on February 1, 1998. This is not counting the $720 that has been reserved for Top Six.

Tournament Schedule: February 6 Delta, March 13, April 10 and 11 Clear Lake, April 17 Top Six Clear Lake, May 15, June 12, July 17 nite at Clear Lake, August 14, September 18 and 19 Oroville, October 16, November 6. Lakes for most tournaments will be selected at the club meeting the month before. The date for the July nite tournament may be changed depending on when the full moon is. We will vote at the next meeting.

Our Supporters:

Coyote Discount Bait and Tackle
19500 Monterey Rd.
Coyote, CA 95013
408-463-0711

B & P Marine
8215 Monterey Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-779-1195

The Pet Stop
1280 1st Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
408-847-0818

The El Capri Restaurant
18625 Monterey Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-778-5624

Ly's Tackle Sporting & Fishing Goods
1051 E. Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
408-629-9644

The Groomery
4480 Pearl Ave.
Branahm Plaza
San Jose, CA 95136
408-264-DOGS

Dennis Steinbach
Private address, so not listed.
Thanks Dennis!

December meeting:
The club elected the new officers for 1999 and decided on the banquet and Top Six. The club dues were raised to $58 so that we will have money available for B.B.A.C. membership. We will not join until $250, 25 members paid up.

Banquet: The Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 16, 1998 at the El Capri Restaurant. Drinks and dancing at 6:00 PM and dinner starting at 7:00 PM. Dinners are about $14.00. You will be able to pick from a selection. Children are welcome. Non members are also welcome.

We will have a DJ this year. Dancing from 6:00 PM until dinner then music until the awards presentations and raffle at 8:00 PM.

Each member should bring something worth at least $10 for the Raffle. We will also have items that have been donated by local Tackle shops.

Next Tournament: Location and date to be decided at the next meeting.

Next Meeting: The second Thursday of the month, January 7, 1999 at 7:30 PM. El Capri, Morgan Hill. Corner of Monterey and Cochrane Road. We will be selecting the tournament dates for 1999. We will also be selecting the lake for February. It will be an important meeting.

A lot of us have friends that fish. Bring-um to a meeting! It's nice to belong to a small club, but some of our tournaments have just been too small.

Top Six: We will be fishing Top Six this year. The club will pick up the tab for the top six teams to a limit of $720. Members fishing Top Six may have to pay up to $30. Top Six will be organized differently this year but it will be at Clear Lake again. We have not received any official information on how it will be organized.

Mike Schley will coordinate Top Six this year. We will mail in our registration on February 25 so that we can get a good launch position.

New officers:
    President: Bill Zeigler
    Vice President: Eddie King
    Secretary: Chuck Peak
    Treasurer: Chuck Peak
    Tournament Director: Jon Maynard
    Asst. Tournament Director: Bill Lee
    Raffle Director: Bob Greneveld

Many thanks to last years officers!

Attachments: A list of members, address and phone numbers is attached. There is a new column to indicate B.A.S.S. status. Please check that your information is correct. If there is a problem with your B.A.S.S. status please call (334) 409-5329 to get it corrected.

If you have not paid your dues and insurance please do so at the next meeting or mail a check to Chuck Peak. We have to get our insurance in before the first tournament. The total dues are $58. Of that $36 goes to the club and $12 to the B.A.S.S. Federation and $10 to B.B.A.C..

If you want to become a member of the Gilroy Bassmasters you must also be a member of B.A.S.S. This is required because the B.A.S.S. federation insurance is not effective unless you also belong to B.A.S.S. All that is required to join B.A.S.S. is a magazine subscription. For $20 you get 10 magazines, a membership card, and usually a free gift. When we send in your $12 to the federation you will also receive B.A.S.S. Times free. All in all, it's not such a bad deal.

To subscribe to Bassmaster magazine and join B.A.S.S. send $20 to:
B.A.S.S. Circulation Department
P.O. Box 17900
Montgomery, Al 36141