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1 July 2010 Lexi Grand Prize Winner 22 1/2 Inch Northern Pike From the Editor, 2 Calendar, Classified, 3 Upcoming Events, 4 Kids Outing, 5 7 Fishing Reports, 8 MWS Board Meeting, 9 10 Membership, 11 It Pays to Belong, 12 MWS Sponsors, 14 19

2 From the Editor Years of Fishing Memories Reborn T he past week I have been preparing for the Wabatongushi Fishing Outing, beginning this Friday. The preparation for a 8 day trip with 6 guys can be a bit taxing at times and I let my mind wander as I make lists and double check them. On top of that my best friend Mike Swartout, who owns the island at Lake Wabatongushi had open heart surgery and a quadruple bi-pass surgery. I was in that frame of mind last weekend when I attended the Kids Fishing Outing. As I left early in the morning, my wife Renee reminded me that last year I came home with such a big smile on my face and all kinds of touching stories. As I watched the families and first time fishermen with their new MWS fishing equipment, I was reminded why this outing is such a pleasure for me. I am reminded of my first fishing trip with my own children. The first fishing trip with my son was with the Cub Scouts for a father son weekend. We did not bring any equipment, so I made an impromptu fishing rod with string and a freshly cut narrow branch; using a safety pin for a hook. For bait all we had was last nights canned corn. I know so many of you can relate to that first Bluegill he caught. Similar memories followed over the years as I took both of my kids to Wabatongushi. Last weekend, I relived part of that experience watching the MWS guest fishers at Kensington Metro Park. John Wright and I were standing on the top of the hill talking to the DNR representative and watching the children and parents fishing. After the 3rd or 4th young boy came up to us with a tangled mess on line and pole, John and I simultaneously came to the same conclusion. Their parents needed our help as much as the boys did. This time we took the rod back with us to the parents and gave them all a small lesson on casting, indicated better places to aim that cast and how to watch for a nibble, before a bite. Within moments we had our two trainees casting with those tricky trigger reels. Next, they were casting where they aimed. And then, of course both boys first saw their bobber twitch and move against the wind current. On command they set the hook and brought out the Bluegills. Quickly they brought their catch to Mom who took out her cell phone / camera. She insisted that they hold those fish high so she could get a photograph of the first fish each of them ever caught. Let me tell you the smiles on faces of the entire family were very broad and cheeky. They refused to touch the fish, that lesson will have to wait for another day. Which brings me full circle back to Lake Wabotongushi. The Saturday experience was my reminder of 25 years of great experiences with Mike and our children. Just what I needed to finish packing, a good attitude and refreshed memories. Matt Lubaway Do you have an announcement or information for club members? Contact: Matt Lubaway at (248) or mattman353@comcast.net Please submit all contributions for the July newsletter by July 22nd. Do not forget to submit your Fishing report for the balance on this month, And I will get them in next months issue. 2 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

3 Calendar ALL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7:00 PM at the Livonia Seniors Center Southeast Corner of Farmington Road & Five Mile Road MWS WEB Site: Or State MSSFA WEB site: and then go to Chapter Websites, then Metro West Home Page. If you have questions, contact Henry Nabors - HHNabors@Ameritech.net or call (248) Metro West Schedule Saturday July 10 6:00 am 3:00 pm Saturday July 12, :00 pm 5:00 pm dinner St Mary;s Salomon Outing Slt St Marie, MI Metro West Annual Picnic See next page for details. Thursday, July 13, :00 pm MWS Board Meeting Thursday, July 15, :00 am 3:00 pm Saturday, July 17, :00 am 3:00 pm Steelhead Tournament Erieau, Ontario Walleye Tournament - Mid Mich. Saginaw Bay. Au Gres, MI Saturday Sunday July 24-25, :00 am 3:00 pm Salmon Extravaganza Tournament Lake Michigan, Ludington, MI Saturday Sunday July 31-25, :00 am 3:00 pm Classifieds 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 Steelhead Tournament Erieau, Ontario Boats & Motors for sale Paddlewheeler II, like new, garage kept. 4 self draining seats, two large decks, greasable bearings, drink cup holders, drain plugs for foot wells and pontoons. Fitted boat cover. Custom built trailer with carpeted bunks, swivel jack, 12 inch wheels, can fold for vertical storage against wall. Haulmaster trailer, 1720 lb. capacity. This package new sells for $4,000. Asking only $1,995 Excellent condition!. Call Renee Lubaway Mercury 5 hp 2-stroke outboard Newer, very low hours. Short shaft, internal and external gas tanks, perfect for a small boat on inland waters. Easy to start, runs great. $990 OBO Call Patrick Braddock at (517) or patrickbraddock@sbcglobal.net Mercury outboard motor hp Was used for back-up on island property. Runs great, low hours. Comes with 2-tanks One tank needs repair. $1,000 call TOM at starwars0547@comcast.net 3 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

4 Upcoming Events MUCC Camp CAMPERS ARE ON THERE WAY HI I am here to let you know that the kids that were selected to go to the kids camp should be getting their packet in the mail soon. This year because of the GREAT effort of the Metro West Steelheaders and the public that help in all of our fund raising events this year, the club will be sending 20 kids to camp. 8 will be from the public, 10 from the club and 2 from non profit. I would like to personally thank all who help make this possible. And to all of the club members who support the entire fund raising we do through out the year. Please tell all of your friends that came to the Sportsman Banquet, bought tickets for the cooler raffle, and the comedy fundraiser THANKS!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Without their support this would not happen. The kids that are going to the kids camp will be at one of our meetings in the future to tell you about their experience at the camp and to thank you, the club for sending them. Submitted by Jeff Bustos Letters from campers 2009 I have always wanted to go to camp we met a lot of new friends Thank you so much. This the list of kids that will be going to camp for FROM THE CLUB Luke Lindstrom Cate Lidstrom Joseph Doute Stephanie Schroeder Jessica Schroeder ConnerShea Ben Olari Kaja Olari Sara Brown Kraig Clements Dakota Roehler Jennifer Drum Thank you so much The camp was a blast! FROM THE PUBLIC 6 KIDS AND 2 FOR NON PROFIT. 20 Kids total 1 kid is advanced. Thanks Jeff Bustos The Metro West Annual Picnic When: Sunday July 12th, At 3:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:00pm. Where: W. 11 Mi. RD. Farmington Hills, /10th's of a mile west of Orchard Lk. Rd. on the north side, at the Hidden Driveway sign. Please bring a passing dish. If you need a suggestion please call. The main course will have a Mexican flare, plus hot dogs for the kid's. There will be fishing (barbless hooks only), horse shoes, and maybe a game or two. Please bring lawn chairs. If you would like to 2pm to help with set up, please let me know. I will need some extra tables, please let me know if you can bring one or two. The deadline for R.S.V.P. is July 8th. Hope to see you all there! Karen & Chuck Westphal (313) or kclipper2004@yahoo.com 4 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

5 Fishing Reports Kensington Kids Outing, June 12, 2010 The Shore Fishing area of Kensington Metro Park turned out to be a good choice for our 10th annual kids fishing outing. There was ample parking and the area provided at least 100 yards of flat grassy land with a gentle slope down to a quarter mile of shoreline. People began showing up at about 8:15 am and were directed to a check in area. Dave Haupt of the MDNRE was on hand to get the kids signed up for a free youth fishing license and sportsman s card, compliments of Metro West. After the sign in process, each child was given their choice of a rod and reel combo or other fishing gift. With their new rod and reel in hand and a cup of crawlers provided by Walt s Crawlers, they were off to catch that monster fish that awaits us all. By 10:00 am you could see people fishing along the entire quarter mile shoreline. Fish on was the call of the day. Everyone caught fish, mostly blue gills, some not so big, some keepers, but mostly runts. I saw kids catch perch, sun fish and large mouth bass with some near keeper size like the 12 large mouth caught by Dave Skrobot s grandson, Nick. There was also a 22 1/2 northern pike caught by Lexi Morris. For some of these kids this was their very first fish they had ever caught. I talked with one little girl who told me she had caught 12 fish. I m sure all of the fish caught were thrown back. (Continued on page 20) 5 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

6 Fishing Reports (Continued from page 20) At 11:00 am everyone was treated to a Michigan Birds of Prey program presented by Nancy Sloan of the Howell Conference and Nature Center. Nancy s show consisted of a Great horned owl, a Merlyn, Red Tailed Hawk, an Eastern Screech Owl, and an American Bald Eagle. The show lasted an hour and Nancy explained about each of the bird s food and habitat. The kids were a great audience as they watched each of the birds with their handler. After the show, everyone posed for a group picture with Nancy and the eagle. Bob Olari awarded Nick with the First Place Trophy for his 12 large mouth bass, and Lexi took home the Grand Champion Trophy for her 22 ½ northern pike. Hurry, hurry, hurry get your red hots here 288 of them to be exact! Lunch also included baked beans, chips, and drinks, and of course that long time Metro West favorite chocolate peanut butter brownies from Gordon Food Service. At first I thought we may have bought too much food, but when I saw the long lines I was afraid we would run out. We served lunch to about 212 people, and I don t believe anyone went away hungry. Leftovers consisted of five hot dogs, and about two dozen brownies. We finished off the chips, beans and drinks. We received many compliments from our fishermen guests about how much they enjoyed the day. Gary Towns and David Haupt of the MDNRE were very complimentary to Metro West on the great job we did both on the outing and on the sales of youth fishing licenses From our view point the day came better than we could have expected, plus we learned a few things that will hopefully help next year s event go even smoother. I want to thank the many Club members who came out to help. As always, we couldn t have done the job without you. Kids Outing Co chairmen Jim Robertson Bob Olari These comments I overheard while cleaning up, were how I knew the Kid s Outing was a success; Matt Lubaway, Editor Dad! We gotta go fishin EVERY day Boy 5 years old. Dad! I wanna catch just ONE MORE Boogill Young girl almost too tired to keep walking to the car. 6 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

7 Fishing Reports This is a copy of the letter I sent out to the DNRE. Wanted to thank everyone again for your generosity! You put on a really great event! On June 12th, Gary Towns and David Haupt attended the Metro West Steelheaders Kid s Fishing Outing. We worked with the group and came up with the plan to sign up all of the kids in attendance for Young Angler licenses. The club paid the $3 fee for every kid to receive a DNRE Sportcard and Young Angler license! This was a direct result of the Fish n Fun Day that I sold at back in May. 122 KIDS WERE SIGNED UP!!!!!! This brings back approximately $1098 in matching federal funds plus the $366 that the Metro West Steelheaders donated! It was great to see all the first timers, kids and parents, taking advantage of the free weekend. Jim, Henry, David and everyone else from Metro West Steelheaders were instrumental in making the entire event a huge success. They helped the kids and parents with their fishing, cooked at least 1,000 hotdogs for everyone there and really made a point of explaining the importance of licenses and conservation programs. This is the exact type of event that needs to take place in Southeast Michigan more often. The overwhelming population in this district is full of people eager to learn and have experiences outdoors; they just need more people to provide the opportunity. Pictures are attached David Haupt, Office Assistant Department of Natural Resources & Environment Southfield Operations Service Center (248) METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

8 Region III 2010 Tournament Results Fishing Report The 2010 Region 3 Tournament went very well. We had 20 boats with 65 total people in attendance from 3 chapters Metro West, Huron Valley and Mid Michigan. On Saturday the weather cooperated and everyone was able to fish the whole day. Some of the boats did very well and some not so well. Toucan edged out Brandon II by 1 tenth of a pound for big fish ( 6.6 pounds ) Special thanks to Mike, Mel and Mary Briskey for setting the tent and supplying picnic tables for us. A special thanks also to Pat Braddock, Larry Mynhier, Jeff and Phil Bustos, Duane and Jill Clegg and Rich Montre for their help cooking, taking signups and helping with the weigh in. Thanks to all for coming! Jeff Kruszewski Outing Chairman Region III Walleye Tournament - June 5th, 2010 MWS Place R3 Place Total Weighed Lbs Points Total C of Y pts Big Fish Place BF Tot Crew Last First Boat Calvert Russ Brandon II Skrobot Dave Toucan Bustos Phil Wet Burrito Robertson Jim Picture This Ruggles Greg R Gang II Here Fishey Fishey Olari Bob Schoen Clyde Fishing Machine Kruszewski Jeff Fishin Pole Herbruck Doug Fishical Therapy Hartrick Mike Finful Addiction Bieganski David R-Tyme Leciejewski Larry None Guest Guest MW Boats = R3 was 20 Total METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 8

9 Metro West Chapter, MSSFA Board Meeting Minutes for June 8, 2010 Attendees:, Jim Robertson, Tom Taylor, Matt Lubaway, Bob Olari, Mark Platt, Lenard Pietila, Clyde Schoen, Henry Nabors, and Carmen Zirles. Absent excused: Todd Stav, Marty Drum, Mark Davis, and John Wright. Guests: No guests President, Jim Robertson, called meeting to order at 7:05pm Jim suggested that we have sign up sheets with wavers at the kids outing. Tom Taylor made a motion to purchase Kids Fishing License for all children under 16. This will increase the budget for the outing by $500. Clyde Schoen seconded the motion. Motion failed/ Lenard Pietila made a motion to use up to $ from donations for fish projects to purchase fishing licenses for the children that attend the fishing outing at Kensington park. Henry Nabors seconded the motion. Motion passed. Walt s Crawlers is supplying 1000 crawlers for the Kids Outing. The Howell bird center will be there for entertainment. They are bringing a Bald Eagle and other birds of pray. Ron Maschke donated 2 trophies for the kids outing. Jim will get plates for them and the biggest fish will win one and the other for most fish turned in for weighing. Vice President Report: Clyde Schoen July: Club picnic on July 11 th at Karen Westphal home. Club members are asked to bring a dish to pass. She also has a pond for the children to fish in with barb less hooks. Clyde will supply name tags for all board members at the membership meetings. He will direct all members that have any questions during the meeting to seek out one of the board members to get the answers to there questions. August: We will have some CD presentations on Salmon Fishing. Secretary s Report: The Minutes, for the April board meeting were read. Tom Taylor moved to accept them as amended. Carmon Zirles seconded the motion. Motion was passed. Treasurer s Report: Carmen Zirles presented the treasures report. Lenard Pietila made a motion to approve the report and Matt Lubaway seconded it. Motion passed. Membership: Henry Nabors: Henry gave his report. We are retaining a lot of members and signing up new members every month. We now have 175 members. See the report in the news letter. Directors Reports: State Director s Report: Lenard Pietila: Lenard did not have a report. Mark Davis: Absent Todd Stave: Absent Marty Drum: Absent Mark Platt: No report MWS Board Meeting (Continued on page 10) 9 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

10 MWS Board Meeting (Continued from page 9) Tom Taylor: No report Matt Lubaway: Matt needs all articles and reports in by June 14, 2010as he will be gone at the end of the month. Matt reported that the insurance program for all MSSFA members is still in process. Program will start August 1, 2010 OLD BUSINESS: No old business discussed. New business: No new business. Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM Respectfully Submitted, Bob Olari DONATION COMMITTEE MEMBER Metro West Chapter s Articles of Incorporation state that the purpose of the Chapter is To advance sport fishing through preservation and protection of our natural resources. One of the ways Metro West does this is by providing financial support to those organizations which are involved in fishery education and promotion, environmental protection, selective breeding and stocking, predator control, etc. Committee member responsibilities include identification and evaluation of potential candidate organizations and providing written proposals to the Metro West Board for review and approval Please contact Carmen Zirles cdzirles@charter.net or any Board member if you are interested. METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 10

11 Membership Metro West Membership Renewals Please see me at the June 1st General Membership Meeting or send your renewal dues to Metro West Steelheaders, 1689 Norfolk, Birmingham, MI Last First YY MM Dues Ballas Danny Drenning Bill Edgington Roger Frank Robert Frazee Gale Gerlach John Gray Harry Grosswiler Eric Homayed Nick Kallenbach Chris Kapa Dan Keifer Dan Last First YY MM Dues Myers Michael Nalipi Mike Nimmoor Mitchell Oltersdorf Jeff Pearson II Nelson Pearson III Nelson Platt Mark Post Michelle Radecki Stan Sepulveda Fabian Szulczewski Karl Traczyk Dennis Welcome New Members! Steve Kankula: Steve and wife Bettie joined at the May meeting. Larry Leciejewski is Steve s sponsor. Steve said The king in the picture is one. I have been fishing almost all my life in the Detroit River, Lake Erie, and a few times in Lake St. Clair. In Erie and the River I fish walleye and perch; St Clair, for small mouth bass. I have been on four charters for salmon. The largest King I have caught is the one in the photo and was weighed in for a tournament Lbs. I caught it near Oekama, Michigan. I want to start salmon fishing with my own boat and that is one of the main reasons I joined... I have an 18ft starcraft, setup for downriggers, kicker motor, electric trolling motor and rod holders; the only thing I don't have is the planner board mast. Once I learn where and how to target salmon I would like to upgrade to a 22' or 24' hardtop boat for salmon fishing. Bettie and Steve live in Wyandotte. Steve, welcome to Metro West. We look forward to your participation this summer! Greg Warow: Greg and wife Cindy also joined during the May meeting. Greg is the current President of the Downriver Walleye Federation. Greg said I mostly fished out of Ludington about 10 years ago until the gas prices were sky high. I have a son that lives in St. Joe; so I fish that occasionally. I have fished for Walleye since I was a kid with my dad. Really started fishing all the time in the late 70 s early 80 s. I am an active charter captain. Charter name is Fish Wars Charter Service LLC. Boat is Fish Force One a 2001 SportCraft Hardtop 252 and the website is Michigan Fish Wars.com. Greg and Cindy, welcome to Metro West; we look forward to visiting with you this summer! Greg is sponsored by his friends at the DRWF that are members of MWS. 11 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

12 Big Fish & Membership Register Your Catch! Submit form with picture for official entry to: Karen Westfal * 12 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

13 Business / City IT PAYS TO BELONG Art Van Furniture Statewide Batteries Plus Statewide Big Papa Sport Fishing Oregon Novi, Boat U. S. Insurance Statewide Comprehensive Diabetic Supply, LLC St. Clair Shores, MI Cutco Cutlery Statewide Dunham's Sports Statewide Firestone Metro-25 Livonia & Taylor Gander Mountain Local Gordon Food Service Statewide K & M Marine, Inc Telegraph Road, Redford, Mi MC Sports Major Locations METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Livonia MSSFA It Pays to Belong Statewide MUCC Membership Statewide Richfield RV Statewide Riverfront Marina Monroe, Elm Street River Raisin Marina & Campground 2502 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe, Mi Discount / Web Site / Contact See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List 10% except down riggers and rod holders Big Papa Sport Fishing $12.50 Membership Due. Use membership # GA83723B Free blood glucose meter kit plus diabetic cookbook 20% to All Steelheader Members (retail prices are listed) jeffzyck@gmail.com See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List $20.00 off on $ service. Gander Bucks $10.00 off $50.00 purchases Save 5% on your purchases at the cash register. (Just tell the clerk you are a Metro-West Steelheader Member) 10% off on all merchandise except sale items - Includes engine or trailer parts and labor cost. See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List 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 pays_to_belong.pdf Free if a METRO WEST STEELHEADER, May 1 each year. See MSSFA Pays to belong List See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List One free with one overnight dockage; total cost for two nights is $15.00 Marina office Buy One Get One Free Includes campsite, dock and launch. Call for availability See the add in MWS Newsletter RX Optical See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List Statewide Slamco, Inc. Slammer Tip-Up 10 % Discount Internet Sales If you know of a location that gives a discount to Steelheaders, please let Bill King know or wking39483@comcast.net. If you have a business that might, contact Bill on how to proceed with getting the business involved. 13

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18 Metro West Sponsors Our sponsors have supported the Metro West Steelheaders and we should support them whenever possible. When you see one of our sponsors, please thank them for supporting our club and push business their way. To become a sponsor, contact the Editor: Matt Lubaway (248) mattman353@comcast.net Or Advertising Chairman: Eric Braden (734) Eric.Braden@bp.com Or Banquet Chairman: Marty Drum (734) FishinGod@msn.com The Metro-West Steelheaders meet the first Tuesday of every month at the Livonia Senior Center. Open to the public. Location: Southeast corner of Farmington & Five Mile Roads. Date: 1st Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm MWS WEB Site: Or State MSSFA WEB site: Go to Chapter Websites, then Metro West Home Page. If you have questions, contact Henry Nabors - HHNabors@Ameritech.net or call (248)

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20 Photo: Fabian, Kelly s Island, June 20 METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS P.O. Box Livonia, MI Photo: Fabian, Kelly s Island, June 2010 President: Jim Robertson (734) Vice President: Clyde Schoen (248) Secretary: Bob Olari (248) Treasurer: Carmen Zirles (734) Current MWS Newsletter Circulation: 1,173