february 2016

2 Vice’s View

3 Big Fish 2016!

4-7 Calendar and Coming Events

8 Membership Renewals

9 Mount your Big Fish for Free!

10 Ultimate Fishing Show Recap

11 Fly Fishing in Arizona!

12 Featured Recipe

13 MSSFA Call To Action!

14 Big Fish Form/Rules

15 It Pays to Belong

16 Classifieds

17 Sponsors

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steelheaders VICE’S VIEW

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

February 2nd, 2016

You are invited to join us February 2nd for an evening with Captain Dan Keating, the man who wrote the book on

Great Lakes Salmon and Trout fishing!

Captain Dan Keating has been chasing Big Water Salmon and Trout for over 30 years as a charter captain and tournament angler. Passionate about

fishing, he freely shares his wealth of experience with others through highly informative seminars, books and video. He is the author of 4 books, Great

Lakes Salmon & Trout Fishing, Essential Tactics and Seasonal Strategies, Great Lakes Salmon & Trout Fishing, The Complete Troller’s Guide, Keat-

ing on Kings, Great Lakes Chinook Tactics Way Beyond the Basics, and Angling Life. Dan has produced two highly informative DVD’s and his articles

have appeared in over 20 magazine. Dan has built a solid reputation on his ability to find and catch fish when the competition can’t. As an industry

leader, Dan is one of the most productive, innovative and hardest working captains on the Lake. Historically, he has averaged over 17 fish per trip.

Amazon readers describe Dan’s books on salmon fishing as “The Salmon Fisherman’s Bible.” During the offseason, Dan is a highly sought after

speaker, lecturing on fishing and how to get more out of life. Globally, Dan has fished remote locations in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as well as

extensive experience along the Florida Coast.

Additionally, the awards for 2015 Captain of the Year, Crewman of the Year, River Angler of the Year, and 2015 Big Fish Awards will be

presented at the February meeting!

Be sure to attend the February 2nd MetroWest Steelheaders General Meeting,. It promises to provide some great information for improved catches!

THE METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS MEET THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7pm

Open to all members and public

LIVONIA SENIORS CENTER AT THE SOUTHEAST OR-

DER OF FARMINGTON ROAD AND FIVE MILE ROAD -

15218 FARMINGTON RD, LIVONIA, MI 48154.

If you have any questions, contact Mark Platt -

Email: mcplatt4565@gmail.com or ph: 248-672-5440

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CONSERVATION PLEDGE I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully to defend from waste

the natural resources of my country;

its air, soil, and minerals; its forests, waters, and wildlife.

Ben East, 11-9-1937

Michigan United Conservation Clubs Metro-West Steelheaders

BIG FISH 2016! Big Fish Coordinator: Karen Westphal

The 2016 Big Fish contest is underway! All existing members need to be entered by April’s meeting. All new members have 30 days from join date to sign-up! The cost is $5.00 for the biggest fish in each category, and $5.00 for the biggest fish caught over all for the year (Jackpot). The cate-gories are: Walleye, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Steelhead Trout, King, Coho, and Atlantic Salmon. You can also send your entry to “Big fish Contest”, 32160 W. 11 Mi. Rd. Farmington Hills, Mi 48336. Make your check payable to Karen Westphal with “Big Fish” in the memo portion of your check. You can find the Big Fish Rules within this newsletter. The 2015 Big Fish awards will be presented alongside the 2015 Captain of the Year, Crewman of the Year, and River Angler of the Year awards at the February 2016 meeting. Good luck to everyone! Karen Westphal

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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

Please submit all contributions for the March newsletter by:

February 15th - Submissions after this date cannot be accepted.

Do you have an announcement, information, or story, for club members?

Contact: Adam Trenz, Editor at (810) 569-4184 or adamtrenz@gmail.com

steelheaders METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS 2016 CALENDAR

JAN. 30 Ice Fishing Outing Chair: Mark Platt

FEB. 2 General Membership

12 - 14 The Farm - River Fishing Tournament Chair: Phil and Jeff Bustos

25 – 28 OUTDOOR- RAMA Showplace Novi Chair: Mark Platt

MAR. 1 General Membership Meeting

10 - 13 Novi Boat Show Showplace Novi Contact: Robert Grech/Christoph

12 SPORTSMAN’S BANQUET – Burton Manor Contact: MWS Board

19 MI Steelhead Challenge Manistee River Tourn. Chair: Mark Platt

APR. 2 Huron River Tournament Chair: TBD

5 General Membership Meeting

9 Clinton River Tournament Chair: Tim Tenbush

16 Detroit River Walleye Tournament Chair: Bill and Melissa Gagnon

23 Brown Trout Tournament Manistee w TCAS Chair: Zawacki/Ringer

23 Muskegon River Tournament Chair: Dave Novelli

30 Brown Trout Tournament Ludington w TCAS Chair: Eric Braden/Dave Hutton

MAY 3 General Membership Meeting

14 Toledo Beach Memorial Walleye Tourn. w/ HV Chair: Larry Tabaka

21 Benton Harbor Salmon Tournament Chair: Chris Thompson/Kruszewski

28 Kelley’s Island Walleye Tournament w HV Chair: Phil and Dennis Kelley

JUN. 7 General Membership Meeting

4 & 5 Lake Erie Walleye Tournament - Sat w/HV Chair: Jeff Kruszewski

11 Kids Fishing Outing at Kensington Park Chair: Brad Allan/ Jim Robertson

25 Walleye Tournament (Saginaw Bay or L. Erie) Chair: Fabian Sepulveda

JUL. 7 Erieau Tournament - Erieau, Canada Mid-Week (Could move to 8/25) Chair: Clyde Schoen

9 Erieau Tournament – Erieau, Canada (Could move to 8/27) Chair: Chris Christoph/Ron Bellemore

9 Saginaw Bay Walleye Tournament (If Erieau moves to August) Chair: Bill Gagnon/Larry Tabaka

9 Manistee River Cleanup Day Chair: Roger Hinchcliff

12 Club Summer Picnic Chair: Mark Davis

16 Clinton River Cleanup Day Chair: Adam Trenz

21 Ludington Salmon Tournament w TCAS Chair: Gale Frazee/Tom Abdelnour

23 Ludington Salmon Tournament w TCAS Chair: Mark Platt/Dave Zawacki

24 Ludington Salmon Tournament w TCAS Chair: Dave Zawacki/Ted Ringer

AUG. 2 General Membership Meeting

6 Salmon Tournament – Manistee w TCAS Chair: Eric Braden/Bill Gagnon

7 Salmon Tournament – Manistee w TCAS Chair: Chris Christoph/Henry Nabors

13 Salmon Tournament – Frankfort w TCAS/HV Chair: Tom Hesch/Bill Dodge

20 Salmon Tournament – Holland w Holland/TCAS Chair: Larry Tabaka

27 Betsie River Tournament Chair: Mike Cortis

SEP. 6 General Membership Meeting

10 Salmon Tournament – Frankfort w TCAS Chair: Mike Hartrick

17 Manistee River Tournament w TCAS Chair: Mark and Laurie Lewallen

OCT. 1 Ohio Steelhead Alley (include Elk Creek P.A.) Chair: Phil Bustos

4 General Membership Meeting

8 Huron Walleye Tournament w HVS Chair: Jim Robertson

15 Muskegon River Tournament Chair: Bob Thomas

NOV. 1 General Membership Meeting

3 Captain/Crew/River Angler 2017 Calendar Mtg

5 River Tournament Manistee w Det. S Chair: Mark Platt

19 Pere Marquette River (Flies Only Section) w TCAS Chair: Phil Bustos

DEC. 6 CHRISTMAS PARTY

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LAKE CHEMUNG ICE FISHING OUTING JANUARY 30th Event Chairman: Mark Platt

I visited Lake Chemung today and took several actual measurements of the ice thickness, 5 and 7 inches's

were the results meaning the tournament is a go. I'll still urge caution since the upcoming weeks temperatures

are not favorable and this is not a Metro West sanctioned event so there is no points involved, just a good time

enjoying the warm temps that Michigan is giving us this year.

Tournament starting time will be 6.50, pull lines at 12 noon. Lunch immedi-

ately following at the boat launch along with the board too to measure your

final catch and tally the winners. I'll be doing a little fishing but be coming

around with the board for the 900 am fish call and or just visiting ya all. 5

bucks gets you lunch and another 5 bucks gets you in to the tourney. Kids

eat free but bring your own drinks. I probably will make some tator salad

and cook some brats. As always (been doing this for about 10 years) will

pay off 4 ta 5 places depending the varieties of fish caught and number of

fisherman and fisherladies and fisherkids. Just let me know if your fishing

and how many by Wednesday at 6 pm.

See you on the ice!

Mark Platt 248-672-5440

Address to boat launch:

1514 Hughes Rd, either Brighton or Howell

“THE FARM” RIVER TOURNAMENT CANCELLED

Members of Metro West Steelheaders, River Anglers,

Due to certain circumstances I will be canceling the The "Farm River Fishing Tournament" February 12th -14th, 2016. At this

time I have not rescheduled this event.

If anyone has any question or suggestion on rescheduling and event to take its place. Please feel free to contact me any-

time.

Thank you, Phil Bustos, River Chairmen c313 670-2309 email pbauer227@comcast.net

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OUTDOORAMA 2016 REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS Event Chairman: Mark Platt

Well our second fundraising show of the season ended with a huge round of applause hopefully letting Karen

know she did a fantastic job as did Eric with the first show or The Ultimate Fishing Show. Now its my turn with

Out-Door-Rama coming Thursday, February 25th through Sun, February 28th.

The schedule for the show is in the bottom right. If you will look at this schedule and call, text or e-mail me with times that you want

to work this show, the kids of America will greatly appreciate it. I do

not exaggerate when I say the Kids of America because at this show

we do not make much money after all the operating expenses, but as

a fishin bud (Jeff) says, it's not always about the money.

At this show we have our fishing machine which the kid actually has a

fishing pole in his hand and with the help of a TV and mechanical box

simulates fighting a fish, a big one if wanted. The kids have a riot and

alot of us do too. Just look at the photos of our members helping out!

Bob and Fran are always there and enjoy the hell out of this, John

Lengyel hopefully will be there when his surgery has healed. Clyde

Schoen and Tom Taylor are a few more that take a special interest in

teaching these kids how to fish. I never counted but after watching

these kids for four days, the smiles and laughter coming from them

and there parents makes me feel good too, knowing that I helped

hundreds of kids learn the art and fun of fishing.

Sooo give a little of your time and help us out!

Mark Platt 248-672-5440

steelheaders MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Please see me at the Feb. 2nd General meeting to pay your dues. You can renew by cash, check or credit card. If

you do not plan to be at the meeting, please mail a check or credit card info to MWS, 1689 Norfolk, Birmingham, MI

48009 or call credit card info to 248 225 4964.

The Expiration date is YY MM.

Henry Nabors, Membership Director

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2016 METRO WEST & MSSFA MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE

The Membership Challenge for 2016 is off and running! The Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi was our first chance to talk to Michigan anglers about

our Club; OutDoorRama will be our next opportunity. See Show Chairman Mark Platt about working the show and then talk to visitors about why

they should be a member of MW. You will be provided with talking points and given ideas on how to get the conversation started with the show at-

tendees - and becoming a sponsor.

We anticipate a lot of visitors at the Feb. and March General Meetings - and lots of new members joining at those times. Talk to visitors at the meet-

ings and become a sponsor of a new member. Help the club grow AND get a chance to win one of the prizes. The same contest rules will be in affect

as used in the 2015. See Henry Nabors to learn more about how to participate in the contest if you have questions!

Metro West now has 211 members!

All are eligible to participate in the challenge!

Last First Dues Exp

Allan Brad 40 16 01

Buechel John 40 15 12

Calvert Russell 40 16 01

Cepela Norman 40 16 01

Cortis Mike 40 16 01

Fleury Phillip 40 16 01

Flores Al 40 16 01

Francis Jim 40 16 01

Hutton David 40 16 01

King Bill 40 16 01

Lazenby Brian 40 16 01

Lowney Matt 40 16 01

Mitch Tom 40 16 01

Mroz David 40 16 01

Last First Dues Exp

Pratt Gregg 40 16 01

Rivera Enrique 40 16 01

Ruppel John 40 16 01

Snead James 40 16 01

Snyder Carl 40 16 01

Stewart Dan 40 16 01

Strunk David 40 16 01

Towns Gary 40 16 01

Van Fossan Martin 40 16 01

Wacker Michael 40 16 01

Wells Will 15 16 01

Willis Ken 40 16 01

Zyck Jeff 40 16 01

steelheaders TIME TO UPDATE! WANTED! BIG STEELHEAD & KING SALMON FOR DIS-

PLAY MOUNT UPDATES! GET YOUR TROPHY MOUNTED AT NO COST TO

YOU!

The Plan:

Jeff Bustos is heading up the effort to replace the clubs current Steelhead display mount. During the January 2014 Board Meeting Jeff made the pitch

for three new mounts. At the May 2014 Board Meeting funding was approved for Taxidermy and transport cases for one fish. Funding for the remain-

ing two proposed mounts will be reviewed and approved as the process progresses in 2015. A Taxidermist has been selected to provide “skin on”

mounts, for a Winter Male Steel head (Pink/Red Cheeks), a Summer Big Lake Steelhead and a Summer Big Lake King.

If you decide to “Donate” your fish for update of the MWS Show & Outreach Display’s, here is

what you get:

Bragging Rights!!

Your name w/ date caught & weight, will be engraved on a brass tag located on the display

base.

Criteria:

All submittals must be in good condition (No broken backs, prop or lamprey marks…

please).

Winter River Male (Pink/Red Cheeks): Minimum Weight (Close to): 14 Lbs

Summer Big Lake Steelhead: Minimum Weight (Close to): 14 Lbs

Summer Big Lake King: Minimum Weight (Close to): 27 Lbs [Silver phase only]

Note: 1) Selection will be based on a first come first served basis, except where more than one fish may be available. If more than one fish is

submitted, say at a MWS event, then the “Better Looker” will be selected, 2) Minimum Weights: We want a “Big Fish”, but also want a mount

ready for the 2016 shows, so if you get a 12.5# Steely, or a 25# King, send a Pic to Jeff for a ruling (May be accepted).

What to do:

1. Confirm weight of Fish.

2. Take a picture and send it to Jeff Bustos ASAP for a ruling (accept/decline) and so he can get word into the Taxidermist to coordinate pick

up & drop times.

3. Wrap the fish, with fins laying naturally flat in a SOAKED

bath/beach towel. And place into garbage bag with as

much air removed as possible. Keep the fish on ice, or

place into freezer. Most importantly, LAY FLAT when on

ice/freezing.

Field Care Guidelines:

Any questions, call Jeff Bustos at (734) 968-6143, or E-Mail at got-

fish101@wowway.com

UPDATE! We have the first considered submission! Lucas Kenbeek has donated a 12.6 lb, 36” Female

Skamania Steelhead! A final decision will not be made until we see what the rest of the year

brings!

So if you catch a nice fish, follow the care instructions above and contact Jeff Bustos imme-

diately!

Sammy Steelhead is being retired!

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steelheaders ULTIMATE FISHING SHOW ANOTHER SUCCESS Event Chairman: Eric Braden

A great big THANKS!! To all that were able to make it out to the 2016 UFS.

Re-Cap:

Metro-West had a great show from start to finish. Pre-Show arrangements went smoothly.

We had 58 Volunteers sign up to work the show (A new high). Set up went without a hitch

(well except for nearly setting off the fire alarm due to heating up a rear disk from activating

the E-Brake on the way over from the storage facility J). The team did great meeting new

people and getting the word out for what Metro-West is all about. We have seven new

members and met some really great fisher folks, who I believe we will be seeing many of

them again at near future General Meetings. There were 27 applications for the MUCC

Camp for Kids and

40+ E-Mail friends

signed up. The

Team cleaned a

pond full of fish and

gained $155 in

donations towards

the Kids Camp

fund. Tear down

went really fast

(with only a couple uh, oh’ s), setting a new record for less than

35 minutes (Great job team! J). I hope you had a chance to

meet some new MWS friends and make plans for the upcoming

seasons (I know I have a few follow ups, related to new gear &

techniques J).

Thanks again for everyone’s participation & enthusiasm. The Metro-West Team is truly a great bunch to work with! J

A Couple last comments….

The show season has just started, so keep up the incredibly good work, with support of the upcoming OUTDOORAMA & Novi Boat

shows.

Also, be sure to ask John Lengyel about the new X-“Stream” sport that he had the opportunity to participate in while working the show

last Saturday (….Bobbing for Trout!...) J

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steelheaders FLY FISHING IN ARIZONA! By Mark Platt

Short story about Fly Fishing in Arizona - I never did it before and it was kinda on my Christmas list so Allison and my

bride made it come true. For those of you that don't know Allison is my oldest daughter that is living the dream. At the

age of 28 she quit her job and started her own business, sold her condo then bought a RV, spent the summer on the

West Coast and is now wintering in Arizona. She is also your webmaster.

On my Christmas list was trout fishin in Arizona so my Christmas present from Allison was a homemade coupon book which contained

coupons for lodging at her and Erik's RV, breakfast and dinners, numerous 4 wheeling trips in the desert/mountains seeing how she now

has a jeep and a list of some guides in the area who trout fished. Boom the wheels were put in motion and I boarded a plane for Arizona.

Days there were warmish, nights were coldish, the higher we got the colder it was. Allisons place is around 2000 feet so nights were

high 30's low 40's, days were 50 or 60. Now up in the mountain where we fished was a different story, 6500 feet, the day we fished it

was 10 degrees when we started, but it was a warm 10 degrees—ha!

We put on our layers, than waders and boots that Cinda (our guide) supplied, grabbed our rods and

headed down to the river for some lessons. After a short while we got good enough to try the real

thing sooo Cinda put on some flies she had selected, then put Allison at one hole and I at another.

Allison hooked and lost one before I even had my line wet, then lost another while I was still in my

first drift. But then the next two were mine, couple of 18 inch males one making several good runs.

Then Allison had a good one given her a hell of a fight, I scrambled down there and got a video of the

battle. Now she was getting better at this technique because she landed the next 3. The bite was on

for most of the morning, than we broke for lunch since the sun was high in the sky.

Fantastic lunch as Cinda gave a few things to correct and or try. We headed downstream after lunch,

tried some different flies but without too much luck. The day had warmed quickly since there was not

a cloud in the sky but was making the fish wary. We tried the stealth mode as much as possible but

only ended up with about 3 hits apiece and no takers. Allison did get some nice pictures of an eagle

that helped break up casting practice we were getting. What a fantastic day on the river/creek, what a fantastic vacation with my daugh-

ter in a beautiful state. If anybody is heading that way and needs a guide, I'd highly recommend Cinda with Fly Fish Arizona, just look up

her website for all the info. Best part of the story is my daughter beat me landing six fish to my five!!!!

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steelheaders FEATURED RECIPE: “CLASSY STEELHEAD” (aka Golden Globes Recipe) Submitted by Dick Hartrick

Probably not something most of us will prepare ... but, I noticed that the celebs attending the Golden Globes Award program

tonight were served "Surf & Turf" as their entree ... the "Surf" being steelhead trout.

Filet of Beef with Marinara Crust and Slow-Roasted Black Garlic Steelhead Trout with Spaghetti

Squash, Fried Capers, Sweet Potatoes

4 ounces steelhead trout

4 ounces beef tenderloin, seared

1 baked sweet potato, cut into rings

2 ounces spaghetti squash, cooked and

seasoned with honey and herbs

6 heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1 ounce friend capers

1 pound black garlic (see recipe)

2 ounces red wine sauce

2 ounces marinara crust (see recipe)

2 ounces French green beans

Salt and pepper to taste

2 ounces EVOO

3 ounces butter

2 ounces white wine

Cook the filet of beef in a hot pan using 1 ounce of EVOO and basting with butter until it reaches required temperature. Let

rest, put on crust and keep in a pan. Place steelhead trout on a tray rubbed with butter and add white wine. Cover with plastic

and place in an oven at 250 degrees for 25 minutes. Warm up the cooked squash and season. Make a salad with the cherry

tomatoes and olive oil. Warm up the sweet potato rings and brush with butter. Place the beef under the broiler to toast the

crust. Cook the green beans in a touch of water, a spoonful of butter and salt and pepper. Reduce down until glaze takes the

shine off the trout and brush it with black garlic puree. Spoon a little red wine sauce on top and garnish with fried capers.

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MSSFA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CALL TO ACTION! Submitted by: Dennis Eade

Steelheaders:

This may turn out to be our biggest statewide political battle to date. Our coalition (MSSFA, TU, MUCC, MEC, MCBA, Anglers of the

Au Sable) began efforts to provide Senator Jones with sub language to his SB 526 that bans aquaculture on the Great Lakes and con-

necting waterways, which would have preserved existing aquaculture operations with stricter regulations on treating waste and flow

through water. This would have increased the chances of SB526 passing. Then, in planned confederacy, the Senate Republicans,

Booher, Robertson, Shirkey and Casperson and House Republicans introduced bills (SB’s 681, 682 & 683) that virtually rewrite the

“Michigan aquaculture development act” passed in 1996. Reps. Ed McBroom (R-Vulcan) and Triston Cole (R-Mancelona) put forward

an identical package to Booher's in the House with HB 5166, HB 5167 and HB 5168.

These bills are devastating to our lakes, streams and rivers and threaten wild fish and our sport fishery’s ability to co-exist. If you

read the bills (and you should) there are numerous changes that remove regulations and oversight of these operations. The most

egregious are: Shifts rule making power to the Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development and away from DNR and DEQ; circum-

vents the Public Trust Doctrine, interposes a Right to Farm piece; allows up to ten net pens on the Great Lakes; removes the ability of

townships to impose authority over the operations (Right to Farm); riparian rights are impaired, tribal rights via treaty are trampled

on; bottom land use at no charge; and sport fishing license statue being amended so they can collect wild fish and put them in their

aquaculture facilities (Taking of Fish).

MSSFA will keep you posted on developments and we most certainly will provide you with a strategy for contacting your representa-

tives to make your objection known and asking for their support in defeating these bills.

Note: See email dated January 9th for full article, or let Adam Trenz know that you would like a printed copy.

steelheaders BIG FISH RULES AND FORM

1. Participant must be a member in good standing, spouse or child of a member of Metro West Steel headers.

2. The contestant must be registered before the fish is caught.

3. The entry fee of $5.00 must be paid by the April membership meeting. A new member of Metro West must pay the entry fee within 30 days of

the membership registration date to qualify.

4. Fish must be caught in Michigan waters or during an official Metro West Tournament in Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, or Canadian waters.

5. Fish must be caught by sport fishing method only. All DNR rules apply. During tournaments outside of Michigan, the local sport fishing rules will

apply.

6. The length of the contest is from Jan. 1st through Dec. 1st 2016. Each entry must be submitted within 30 days of catch. Entry form must be com-

plete with picture attached.

7. Eligible species include Walleye, Coho, Chinook, and Atlantic salmon, Brown or Lake trout, and Steelhead trout.

8. There are two divisions, lake and river; the above species can be entered in either one or the other division, not both!

9. In case of a tie, the first fish entered will win. Post mark on mailed entries will be the entry date. Entries can be mailed to: BIG FISH CONTEST/

32160 W. 11 MI. RD. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI. 48336, OR TO: kclipper2004@yahoo.com.

10. All money will be distributed equally among winning fish.

11. A registered scale with serial number, or the Metro West scale must be used to weigh the fish, and signature of witness must be given.

12. One person may win a maximum of two categories.

Big Fish Jackpot –Separate contest

1. Entry fee $5.00; largest fish wins.

2. All regular Big Fish rules apply except for 8, 10, & 12.

(Prizes will be awarded at the Christmas Party)

April 1st is the deadline for Big Fish sign-ups for existing members.

If you are new to our club, you will have 30 days from your joining date to enter the Big Fish contest. If you cannot make a general membership meet-

ing, but would like to enter the Big fish contest, you can send your entry fee to:

"Big Fish contest"

32160 W. 11 mi. rd.

Farmington Hills Mi. 48336

Existing members entries must be paid no later than the April meeting, new members entries postmarked within 30 days of joining date.

Make sure you write the

check to Karen West-

phal, with "Big Fish

contest in the memo

portion of your

check. The fee is $5.00

for the Biggest fish in all

categories, and $5.00

for jackpot, which is the

biggest fish caught over

all. If you don't want to

enter both categories,

please specify which

category you are enter-

ing. Most everyone

enters both Big Fish and

Jackpot to increase their

chances to win more

money.

Thank you, Karen West-

phal

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steelheaders “IT PAYS TO BELONG!”

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

Statewide See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

Batteries Plus

Statewide See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

Big Papa Sport Fishing

50642 Oregon Novi, 48374

10% except down riggers and rod holders Big Papa Sport Fishing

http://local.yahoo.com/info-27493394-big-papa-sport-fishing-novi?csz=Novi%2C+MI

Boat U. S. Insurance

Statewide

$12.50 Membership Due. Use membership # GA83723B

Cutco - Independent Authorized Distributor

Statewide

10 - 30% to All Steelheader Members

www.cutcojeff.com

Dunham's Sports

Statewide See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

Firestone Metro-25

Livonia & Taylor

$20.00 off on $200.00 + service.

www.metro25firestone.com

Fish With Jim Outfitters

Ohio Steelhead Guide

Michigan Steelheaders Discount $50.00 off the total trip price Phone 248-252-1277 www.fishwithjimoutfitters.com

Gordon Food Service

Statewide

Earn discount points for Metro West on your purchases at the cash register. (Just tell the clerk

you are a Metro-West Steelheader Member) www.GFS.com

K & M Marine, Inc

14990 Telegraph Road, Redford, MI 48239

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

www.kandmmarine.com

MC Sports

Major Locations See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

Livonia

Free: 1) July Family Picnic; 2) Kids Fishing Outing/ Picnic/ Prizes; 3) Chance to win week at

MUCC Camp for family member; 4) Luna Pier Picnic; 5) Family Christmas Party/Kid gifts w

Santa; 6) Monthly Newsletter; 7) Great Lakes Sports Fishing Newspaper - Monthly

Contact Henry Nabors - HHNabors@ameritech.net MSSFA “It Pays to Belong”

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

MUCC Membership

Statewide

Free if a METRO WEST STEELHEADER, May 1 each year.

See MSSFA Pays to belong List www.michigansteelheaders.org

Richfield RV

Statewide See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

River Raisin Marina & Campground

2502 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe, MI 48161

Buy One Get One Free Includes campsite, dock and launch.

Call for availability

313 575 4367. See the add in MWS Newsletter

RX Optical

Statewide See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

Slamco, Inc. “Slammer Tip-Up”

Internet Sales 10 % Discount www.slammertipup.com

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For Sale, 60 Hp Johnson Outboard

with Boat & Trailer

Best Offer

Motor, 60 Hp Johnson Out-

board e/w Remote controls,

New water pump ($250),

Rebuilt Carburetor ($450),

very good propeller

Boat, 16 Ft Silverline, New Lights ($50), New

Bulge Pump ($60)

Ludington Rental House

Spacious and clean, five bedroom house right on 5,000-acre Hamlin Lake. Swim, fish, or dock

your boat in your own front yard; Launch your small craft right next door; Watch the sunset over

the dunes from your living room. Rent our deck boat or a jet-ski just down the road. Or drive five

miles into downtown Ludington where you will find golf, movie theatres, bowling, go-carts, putt-

putt golf, Lake Michigan fishing, a wonderful sandy beach, and numerous restaurants, ice-

cream parlors, and shopping. Jim & Carole Maddux 248-360-4838

www.duneviewenterprises.com

Hunting Property -40 Acres, For Sale or Lease -Crawford County, Located off 75N between Roscommon and

Grayling. Call Ty Voigt 810-923-0280

Cottage for Sale

Lakefront cottage on Lake Missaukee.

Furnished 3 bed 1 bath on maintained

private road with sandy beach, dock,

older pontoon and lift. Approx. 840 sq.

ft. $239,000. For more info and pics, e-

FOR SALE

6 Trailer Tires on Rims – Balanced

Goodride Super ST

ST 225/75 R15 Tubeless, Steelbelt Radials 10 Ply, load Range E

1 Tire New, 3 Tires have less than 750 miles, 2 Tires – Good Spares

Package includes 2 hubs, One set of surge brakes, One set of new bearings

$275.00

Clyde Schoen (H) (248)474-3307 (C) (248)892-0315

1984 22ft Starcraft Mariner Center Console with Trailer

Includes trailer with 5 new tires.

4 Electric Speedtrol downriggers with swivel bases, 150HP ocean (stainless

steel insides) motor with troll plate, 16’ outriggers, rod holders, stationary

and adjustable, 6 foot planer board mast double reel with 3’ double boards

and releases, 330 degree spot/flood light—console control, emergency

beacon light– flashes, lowrance 350ft GPS and fish finder, 10+ salmon rods

and reels, 10+ walleye rods and reels, emergency throw rope, flare gun kit,

life preservers– adult and kids, radio, lures– more salmon and walleye lures

than you could ever use, dodgers, different types of downrigger balls, 4 dip-

sy rods with lots of divers, lots of misc. fishing gear, ropes, anchors

Contact Larry Dennis (Ducky II) 734-261-9345

Caseville/Sandpoint- Canal Building Lot, 100x150. Steel Seawall. easy access to Saginaw Bay and Lake Hu-

ron. Great Fishing...Call Ty Voight at 810-923-0280

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Big Jon Electric Downrigger with 4-foot Arm - $100

No Rod Holders, 200 feet of cable Contact Bill @ 248-931-2495

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