Two hours of wade ishing in crappy conditions off the south side of Tippy Dam just below the coffer were rewarded with this nice steelhead.

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1 May 2011 Two hours of wade ishing in crappy conditions off the south side of Tippy Dam just below the coffer were rewarded with this nice steelhead. Dan Keifer CONTENTS The Prez Sez, 2 The Vices Corner, 3 Calendar, 4 Angler of the Year Rules, 5 Fishing Reports & Announcements, MWS Report, Membership, 13 Pays To Belong & Classi ied, MWS Sponsors, 14-19

2 2 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS The Prez Sez Is it really spring? Rain, wind, snow - when will it ever end this year? This should be giving everyone the chance to get their ishing gear cleaned up and ready to go. I inally got the chance to get on the waters of Lake Erie, but to no avail. The water has been darker than my coffee, and I just don t think the ish can see far enough to see the bait. Now is the time for everyone who plans to travel with a boat on a trailer this year to take notice. If you own the trailer you have a responsibility to yourself, your guests, and the rest of the public on the road, to prepare for the occasion. Trailering a boat can be a challenge, but with proper planning and a little care and maintenance, it should not be a problem. For those who don t own the trailer, you may think it is not your responsibility, but that s not true. You need to pay some attention to the details as much as the owner of the trailer. I am going to attempt to outline a few of the major areas of concern so hopefully your trip will be safe and uneventful. First, tires are one of the biggest reasons you see boats and trailers sitting at the side of the road going nowhere. Underin lated tires are the number one cause of tire failure on the road. Check the air pressure before the tires get hot and properly in- late them before you leave. Don t forget to carry a tire gauge, tire jack, lug nut wrench, and of course a spare tire. Second, bearings are your next big item to check. Bearings get hot and the grease can almost liquefy, causing it to run out if not sealed tight. Also, when you get to your destination, and drop the trailer into the water, before allowing the bearings to cool down, the water likes to displace the grease in the bearings. Let them cool down before launching the boat so you won t lose the grease. Carry a grease gun with you and always use a good grade of grease when you need to re-grease the bearings. Next, make sure you tie the boat to the trailer. Just because you can t lift the boat, does not mean the boat cannot and will not move on the trailer. The bow of the boat needs to be CHAINED to the trailer and the stern should be either tied or strapped to the trailer. A great deal of damage can occur to the boat in transit if it is not secured properly to the trailer, to say nothing of leaving the trailer. Chains are next. Chains should only be long enough to attach the tow vehicle, but not long enough to allow the tongue of the trailer to touch the ground in the event the trailer becomes detached from the vehicle. Also, and most importantly, the chains are to be crossed ONCE and ONLY ONCE before attaching to the vehicle. Crossing the chains once, and only once, will cause the trailer to track behind the tow vehicle if a separation occurs. If the chains are not crossed once or they are wrapped so as to shorten them so the trailer tongue will not touch the ground, you loose the effect of the trailer tracking behind the vehicle and the trailer can swing all the way to the right or left if separation should happen. Your next concern is balance. Your load should have a slight balance forward. The forward tongue weight should equal about 7% of your entire load, including all your gear and the trailer. Your load on the boat should also be balanced to avoid side to side sway on the road. A few other things to check are the lug nuts on the trailer, the lights on the trailer, the hook up to the vehicle and loose things hanging down like dock lines and swim ladders. Now if you folks that don t own the trailers think it is not your problem, think again. Most of the time your re going to be traveling in the vehicle with the person who does own the load and they sure could use your help. You have a responsibility to double check all these items for your own safety. I also know a second check is always helpful and most owners will appreciate and welcome your help and concern. Safety is everyone s job! Have a safe trip and I ll see you on the water. Our May 3 rd meeting should be another big event. Don t miss it. Fish On Clyde Schoen MWS President

3 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 3 The Vices Corner MAY 3, 2011 MEMBERSHIP MEETING Jim Robertson, Vice President MetroWest Steelheaders is proud to announce that Dennis Lantzy will be the featured speaker at our May 3, 2011 membership meeting. Dennis is a top national walleye angler with many nationally known sponsors. Dennis presentation will be on the art of jigging. Dennis accomplishments are as follows. 2nd place Angler of the Year 2006 FLW Walleye Tour. Cashed checks in 100% of FLW Walleye Tournament events in time FLWIRCL Championship Quali ier. Multiple PWT and MWC Championship Quali ier. Advanced through the cut as top oh the ield 8 times since Placed 2nd for Ranger Cup points in top tens in PWT IRCLIFL W events. Heaviest 5 ish weigh in for a Michigan Angler in national tournament event. 9 top ive inishes 4th place inish 2007 FLW Championship Cover FLW Outdoors Folgers and Cabela's Wrap boats. First Place MWC Lake Erie Sandusky Ohio Three wins and two third place inishes Detroit River Canadian Opens Set two day weight record for MWC Tournament pounds. 5th place inish, 2010 MWC Championship Our May meeting will also include our annual SWAP TRADE BUY SELL meet. Bring your unused, unwanted ishing and boating items only and perhaps someone will treasure your no longer used gear. There will be a table provided to display your items. MARTY DRUM will be on hand to spool your reels for $3.00 each. Bring your empty reels, he won t strip them, and Marty will load them up with 15#, 20#, or 25# Big Game clear line. You can t beat that deal any place. MWS member and Cutco Products representative Jeff Zyck will be on hand to sharpen knives. Cutco Knives will be sharpened free of charge. Jeff has agreed to a special price for MWS members of $1.00 each with a maximum cost of $5.00 for all your non Cutco knives. MertoWest Steelheaders meets the irst Tuesday of each month at Livonia Senior Center located on the Southeast corner of Farmington and Five Mile Roads at 7:00pm. Our meetings are open to the public. For more information contact Jim

4 4 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Don't miss out. Your ish must be weighed on a state certi ied scale and witnessed, or on the Metro West scale with a witness. Please submit your entries to me with a picture and a completed big ish entry form within 30 days of your catch. Remember your ish counts only if it is caught in Michigan, or during any club tournament held outside of Michigan. The big ish contest will run through Dec. 1 st Keep in mind that last years jackpot went to Darrell Schoen for a 15.6 lb. Brown Trout, so get those rods out and show the club what you re made of. Best of luck, Karen Westphal Please submit all contributions for the May newsletter by May 21, 2011 Do you have an announcement or information for club members? Contact: Matt Lubaway at (248) or mattman353@comcast.net 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. Michigan United Conservation Club Metro West Steelheaders Metro West Events Tuesday May 3, 7:00pm General Membership Meeting Livonia Senior Center Tuesday May 10, 7:00pm MWS Board Meeting Bakers of Milford Saturday May 14 7:00 am 3:30 pm Benton Harbor Salmon Tournament Contact: Jeff Kruzewski Saturday May 21, 7:00 am 3:30 pm Holland Steelheads Challenge, Holland, MI Contact: Henry Nabors Saturday May 28, 7:00 am 3:30 pm Kelly Island Walleye Tournament, Lake Erie Contact: Dave Skrobot

5 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 5 River Angler of the Year Award (RAOYA). 1. A minimum of 3 anglers must participate in a River event for it to qualify toward RAOYA. 2. Only Trout/Salmonoid species count toward RAOYA. 3. The River Captain for an event can determine species-speci ic rules for that event, but still can only be Trout/Salmonoid species. 4. Fish must be caught in the river to count. 5. The Farm 2011 Tournament counts toward this year s RAOYA (Salmonoid species caught only). 6. Foul-hooked ish are not eligible. 7. A river angler is permitted to enter a river-caught ish in the Club s Big Fish Award competition. Point System Adopt the following points system: 5 points for 1 st place. 4 points for 2 nd place. 3 points for 3 rd place. 2 points for not placing 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd, but caught ish. 1 point for attending a River event but no ish caught. Only Metro West Club members are eligible for RAOYA. The person with the most points wins RAOYA. River/Stream Event Schedule 1. All River tournaments must be listed on the MWS schedule at the annual Captains Meeting to qualify toward RAOYA. 2. River tournaments must be listed on the River Events schedule to qualify toward RAOYA. 3. Each River Captain is responsible for setting event-speci ic rules for: Boundaries, schedule, and which Trout/Salmonoid species are eligible. Measurement Rules Adopt IGFA standard for Catch & Release: All ish entered for Length Records must be measured by anglers at the site of capture and released so that it swims away on their own and in good condition. If you choose to keep your catch, use the same measurement standard where it is caught or when you return to the meeting place after the tournament or event. 1. Fish must be measured using an approved by River Captain measuring device on a lat surface. 2. The Fish's snout must be touching the nose stop or starting end of approved measuring device with the mouth closed and free of lures or lifting devices. 3. With the ish lying on top of the measuring device, measurements will be taken from the most forward part of the ish's snout with the mouth closed to the rear center edge of the tail. No tail pinch. 4. All measurements will be made in inches. 5. Fish that measure between 1/4 inch increments shall be recorded at the lower of the two increments. Example, a ish that measures between 20-1/4" and 20-1/2" will have a recorded length of 20-1/4 inches. 6. Photographs used to enter released ish at the weigh-in must contain the following information: a. The full length of the ish on the measuring device clearly showing the position of the mouth and the tail. The ish may be held in position, but must be done in a manner that does not obscure the view of the ish on the tape. b. A close up showing the position of the ish's nose and tail on the measuring device. c. The angler with the ish. d. The rod and reel used to make the catch. Phil Bustos, River Tournament Chairman

6 6 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS IT PAYS TO BELONG Member Discount Trilene Big Game Line Marty Drum Marty Drum has access to a line-winding machine and has a program set up to ill and wind reels at the May General Membership meeting. The MWS Board voted to purchase $ worth of line to bene it our members. We will have three line sizes available at a minimal charge to members only for winding the reels. We will ill each EMPTY LEVEL WIND reels for just $3.00 per reel. Time and line permitting. 15# - 20# - 25# $3.00 per Reel EMPTY SPOOLS Level wind

7 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 7 MUCC KIDS CAMP SIGN UPS Hi Everyone, If you would like to send a kid to camp, see me at the May General Membership meetings. Children must be 9-15 years of age, have not attended an MUCC kids camp before, and are not an immediate family member of an MWS member. Again this year we draw names to see who gets to go. Next, if you have a child that would like to go again please give me their name also for possible selection. The MUCC Kids Camp at the CEDAR LAKE OUTDOOR CENTER has a NEW FORMAT this year. Each week has a separate THEME, like: Conservation Connection Camp Eco Explorers Camp Inland Fishing Camp Back to Beginnings Camp Big Game Hunting Camp Upland Bird Hunting Camp Stewards in Training Camp Go to the M.U.C.C web Page and SEE MORE. There are also day camps for younger kids ages 5-7 and ages 6-8 so check them out too. Please provide the child s Name, Home address, address, Age, and Parent Name, Contact, and Phone number. You can call me with any questions at or me at offthehook50@wowway.com. Submitted by Jeff Bustos I have always wanted to go to camp we met a lot of new friends Thank you so much. Thank you so much The camp was a blast! Jennifer & friends Thank you so much I ll never forget X-TREME! MUCC Kids Camp

8 8 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Hello, anglers. Ah, Spring in Michigan. Crappy weather...steelhead in the rivers. I was up north for the Michigan TU Council meeting on Saturday. Planned drift-boat ishing on the lower Manistee was scrubbed Sunday morning due to approaching cold front. Well, living 4 hours from the Manistee and being right on its doorstep yesterday, I just had to give it a chance before heading home. Two hours of wade ishing in crappy conditions off the south side of Tippy Dam just below the coffer were rewarded with this nice steelhead. I went to school on a couple young anglers who were leaving just as I got there. "They're liking chartreuse today." Wasn't exactly on a ly. It hit a small chartreuse ice jig...only thing left in my vest that was chartreuse. It is so fun catching big ish on small hooks. (It was the right call to not launch boats with that front coming. Thunder, lightning, rain, snow, sleet. That wasn't so bad...it was the wind picking up that inally chased me off the river.) As you can see from the photo of my car, the weather turned horrible while I was ishing. But from all the spinouts in the ditches on the drive home, I guess the road conditions weren't any worse from waiting. Dan Keifer (MWS Member) Fishing Report Sunday, April 17, :43 AM I was in Wellston for a few days chasing steelhead, and I did fairly well. I ished on the Big Manistee and Little Manistee rivers. The DNR passed a total of 3,200 + steelhead this past week and the weir is open for passage of new ish. I suggested ishing above the coffer on the Big Manistee... the ish hit for about a half hour around 7:30 AM. I left at about 9 or 10 to ish the Little Manistee. I stopped at the Grand yesterday to see if anything was going on. Fish were still moving up the ladder at 6th street. It was windy with light rain...i ished about a half hour and didn't hook up. I did see one ish caught across the river. Now, for the walleye report I received from my friend. His sons and their friends ish quite a bit on the Detroit River. A couple days ago one of them caught a 15+ walleye in the river. Report is there are a lot of ish in the "alley." One of the guys ished the lake last week and caught 5 ish over 13 lbs. I don't know if he kept them... I hope not! I would like to get out "soon" but the wind is going to keep me landlocked. I may have to head back to Wellston, I have to do a couple "chores" before the "boss" sets my clothes in the street. At least I'll have my ishing gear with me. Oh, I am about done, as it is my golf season. See ya in the Fall to chase steelhead again. Good Luck... Robert Thomas (MWS Member)

9 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 9 Michigan Steelhead Challenge March 26th Once again Metro-West proved to be better cooks than isherman. We ate like kings but, the Detroit Steelheaders walked away with the lead at the Manistee Steelhead Spring Challenge. Bill King, Bob Thomas, Remo Rossetti, Dom Liparto, Mark Davis, Jim Yo, and Dennis Trazcyk represented Metro-West. It was wicked cold out there, each day starting with sub-zero temperatures that barely reached freezing by the afternoon. On the actual game day, only Bob Thomas from the club landed ish. He picked up a nice 6+ lb hen and a smaller male, both on spawn. The Detroit team landed seven with Bob Paradise taking the two biggest steelies. On Friday, Dom caught a nice male on a spinner, heavy brass body with a silver blade. Bob Thomas had a 10 lb plus walleye that foul hooked on a small orange wobble glow and he had a nice chromer for a few seconds on the same lure. Mark Davis had a barely legal Steelhead that hit on a single wax worm drifted under a loat and a brown of the same size hit the same presentation a little later. Mark Davis Tournament Chair The big ish at the top of the photos are from the Detroit Steel Headers. The smaller ones are from Metro West. The boat in the photo is a hand made craft with great custom touches. The owner said it took about 10 months to complete. We all enjoyed a spaghetti dinner after the photo's, with all of the accoutrement's. A great day was had by all. said Dominic. From: Christopher Corden (New MWS Member) Sent: Sunday, March 27, :28 PM Henry: I didn't enter the tournament on the Manistee this weekend, but I was there with a friend of mine. The thermometer in my car read -3 when we launched my drift boat, but it turned out to be worth it. I landed four. The photo attached was the largest at a touch over 12 pounds. Christopher Owen Corden From: Henry Nabors Chris, you should have joined the tournament. You would have likely won and it would have helped the MWS team!! I have not heard how the MW Team did for the weekend yet. Congratulations!! Nicely Done!!

10 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 10 Up coming event: 2010 Michigan Steelheaders Challenge and MWS Tournament - Sat. May 21st The Holland Steelheaders are sponsoring the second Annual Michigan Steelheaders Challenge. The entry fee for the tournament is $50.00 per boat, $10.00 for big ish entry is optional. One hundred per cent of the entry fees will be paid out in winnings minus any expenses incurred by the Holland Steelheaders. At least one current Michigan Steelheader must be onboard during the tournament. A new TEAM category is open to all out-of-town boats (outside a 40 mile radius). In order to promote greater statewide participation and provide additional port information and ishing tips, this category pairs an out-of-town boat with a Holland boat for a team event. If you are interested, please note on the entry slip. A drawing for all boats interested will take place no later than 5/19. The teams will be posted on line at the Holland web site Fishing period: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm; there is no run time, but you must be at weigh-in no later than 2:30PM. No ishing allowed before the tournament on the day of the tournament. Boats can only depart and re-enter the Holland Port and ish can be brought to the weigh-in by car or by boat. The weigh-in will be at the Lake Macatawa DNR launch over low parking lot ish cleaning station on Ottawa Beach road. The scoring system is ten points per ish and one point per pound. Go to MISH_rules2011.pdf (or go to the Holland Steelheaders web site) to print and mail in your entry form and entry fee. Wayne Linderman is our Port Holland Steelheaders Captain for the event and will be in touch... about the team event rules. I did call Gwenn Kolk at Yacht Basin Marina [P: (x 108) F: ] and she was able to get the Marina to agree to discounting the slip fee for boats under 30 feet. The slip fee is typically $37.50 per night. For this tournament only, out of town Steelheaders will receive a $7.50 discount and will pay only $30.00 per night when you call and identify yourself as a Michigan Steelheader. Holliday Inn Express is offering a discount as well and that is on the website. Hope this helps you get more boats from the Detroit area to venture over to Holland for the tournament. Dennis Eade, Holland Steelheaders Metro West Captains, do consider joining the Team category so you have a local captain to help you learn the area. MWS had six boats in the 2010 event. The tournament is on the MWS calendar and does count for C of Y points. Let s go ish with our friends from the Holland Steelheaders and other Steelheaders from around the State. If you have questions or want to chat, contact me. Henry Nabors - Metro West Port Captain/Coordinator

11 Board Meeting Minutes for April 12 th 2011 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 11 Metro West Chapter, MSSFA Minutes Attendees: Tom Taylor, Mark Davis, Robert Olari, Jim Robertson, Carmen Zirles, Greg Ruggles, Clyde Schoen, Bob Shepard, Jim Drews, Lenard Pietila, Matt Lubaway, Henry Nabors, Mark Platt. Absent: None Guest: None President, Clyde Schoen: Called meeting to order at 6.58pm. Asked for Secretary s report irst. Vice President, Jim Robertson: Main speaker will be Dennis Lantzy on Jigging for Walleye. Jeff Zyck from Cutco doing some knife sharpening, Marty Drum doing his line winding and our very own swap meet. Two board members resigned since they didn t like retirement (went back to work, how silly is that). Bob Olari will be taken over the duties of MUCC Rep. and Bob Shepard will be our new Board Director. Keith Hooper will be helping out Debbie Curbey with food at the meetings in the absence of Mitch Curbey. Secretary, Mark Platt: Since the report that was in the agenda nor the one the was in the newsletter was the inal report, motion to accept the inal report that I had sent out and was approved by the board was Passed. Will identify working copies and inal copies better this time. Treasurer, Carmen Zirles: Motion to accept inancial report, PASSED!!! Congrats on a JOB WELL DONE in getting the bylaw change passed, Insurance and Indemni ication straightened out so we can get our licenses. THANKS Motion to appoint Carri Simon to do Attestation Audit for a max of , Passed. Directors Reports: Refer to Organizational Chart. Membership, Henry Nabors: Total Membership is 184; 20 new members have joined this year. All attendance is down roughly 7%, even with great speakers, good advertisement and excellent leadership at events. The Board was asked to review the members dropped list and call anyone they know to encourage them to continue to be a member. Bob Olari asked about new member information that is provided when an angler joins the Club. Bob Shepard thought his new member intro was good. Henry and Bob will review the New Member introduction materials and update as appropriate. Captain and Crewperson of the year scoring results will be posted shortly. MSSFA Rep, Lenard Pietila: Refer to our website for Lenard s report explaining the grid map sent out by the DNR. and what MSSFA is thinking about doing with the Steelheader logo? MUCC Rep, Robert Olari: Welcome back, Jim Robertson will take care of paperwork. Henry will give you what you need for MUCC. Mark Davis: Shooting for the 21 st of this month for The River Angler of the Year scoring and rules to be completed. Motion for 100 copies of the Tracks Magazine, Passed. Solicitations for participating teachers went out but, have not been con irmed yet. Jim Drews: Matt Lubaway: Motion to send the money to the Novi School for Raising Salmon, Passed. Paul Cavnaugh (Now a MWS member, Science Teacher at Novi Middle School) and Peter Dion (Superintendent of Novi Schools) are heading up project. Motion to allocate 500 dollars based on recommendation from MUCC for MUCC s wish list for the kid s camp, Cash or Material. Passed. Advertising in the newsletter will be scrutinized. Gregg Ruggles: Report will come quarterly and no theft. Good luck with that new job promotion!!!! Tom Taylor: Still too much happening at meetings (not enough time) suggested starting earlier or club business last, speakers irst???? Tom will Denny with request for intro into running a tourney. Bob Shepard: WELCOME!!!!!!!!! Old Business: Loaning out club equipment--needs board approval Matt will draw up policy addressing this situation. (Continued on page 12)

12 12 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS (Continued from page 11) New Business: Clyde asked about adding new Tournament, rules say no changes to schedule after April 1 st. After conversation will attempt to do a trial run incorporating an outing with wounded vets. Matt, Clyde, Tom and Hermann Christoph will coordinate. Tentative date of 6/25/11 Donation committee now consisting of Jeff Bustos, Mark Davis, Carmen Zirles. May newsletter deadline 4/20/11 Meeting adjourned: 9.43pm Respectfully submitted, Mark Platt, MWS Secretary

13 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 13 Metro West Membership Renewals Please see Carmen at the May 3rd General Meeting to pay your dues. You can renew by credit card, cash or check. Mail checks to MWS, 1689 Norfolk, Birmingham, MI or call to pay by phone with a Credit Card to or see me at the Benton Harbor or Holland Tournaments. The Expiration date is YY MM. New Last First Exp Dues 2006 Bellemore Ron Brown Ron Burcusel Tony Bustos Jeff Clauw David Clements Kraig L Comfort Jerry Cruzen Joe Ferlito Joe Frank Bob Gable Mike Griffith Alan Hinatsu Lance Jackson Phil Kankula III Steve Keifer Dan Last First Exp Dues Kraydich Thomas Malkowski Danielle Maschke Ron Meyers Veronica Mynhier Larry Nalipi Mike Payne Brian Power Jim Sepulveda Fabian Sgromolo David Stoltz Art Thompson John Tierney Tony Traczyk Dennis Warsow Greg Zantop Duane Zink Richard Thanks, Henry Nabors, Membership Director

14 14 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Classified Ludington Rental House Spacious and clean, five bedroom house right on 5,000-acre Hamlin Lake. Swim, fish, or dock your boat in your own front yard; Launch your small craft right next door; Watch the sunset over the dunes from your living room. Rent our deck boat or a jet-ski just down the road. Or drive five miles into downtown Ludington where you will find golf, movie theatres, bowling, gocarts, putt-putt golf, Lake Michigan fishing, a wonderful sandy beach, and numerous restaurants, ice-cream parlors, and shopping. Jim & Carole Maddux Boats, Motors, Equipment for sale Mercury outboard motor hp Was used for back-up on island property. Runs great, low hours. Comes with 2-tanks WANTED Wanted a gently used fishing boat. Here is my wish list or newer 23-25' cruiser; with sleeping for 4, with fishing electronics, downriggers, mooring cover and trailer. I can be reached at frazee@francart.org above or call Gale Frazee - MWS Member Berk ield & Co Ltd, Statewide Matthew Lubaway 2625 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI Phone: (248) Cell: (248) IT PAYS TO BELONG All METRO WEST STEELHEADERS, MSSFA and MUCC members and all club affiliates. 5% discount up to 25% discounts on Automobile, Homeowners insurance policies. Increased SPORTS EQUIPMENT endorsements, available. Other coverages include Boat, Recreation Vehicle, and Umbrella policies. mlubaway@berkfield.com

15 Business / City 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 IT PAYS TO BELONG 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. Fish With Jim Outfitters Ohio Steelhead Guide 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 RX Optical Statewide Slamco, Inc. Internet Sales Slammer Tip-Up Michigan Steelheaders Discount $50.00 off the total trip price Phone 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 See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List 10 % Discount 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.

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19 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 19 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)

20 The Detroit River Well the walleye season is about 2-3 weeks behind, but now they are in the river and biting. Today we saw lots of nets going in, and we had our limit by about 11:15. Hope we can get out, as May is looking great ishing wise because of the delay in the season. Thanks, Jon Bondy METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS P.O. Box Livonia, MI The Ohio River ishing in 2008 President: Clyde Schoen (248) Vice President: Jim Robertson (734) Secretary: Mark Platt (248) Treasurer: Carmen Zirles (734) Current MWS Newsletter Circulation: 1,325