Lower Columbia Walleye Club, Inc. February 2018 Volume 25.2 Proven Way To BE A Winner Part 3 By Stan Fagerstrom For years I supplemented my income as a writer by giving casting exhibitions and lectures on the subject all around the United States and some foreign counties as well. These appearances provided opportunity to talk to thousands of fishermen. I got to hear their comments and complaints. I had a chance to help solve some of the problems they asked me about. Some of the individuals who made those comments were supposedly serious fishermen. This boggles me. Why in the world would any angler choose to handicap himself by not taking advantage of the equipment available to him? Can you imagine a carpenter who wouldn t learn how to use the different implements of the building You might have trouble learning how to use a level wind reel but you darn well better try. It s one of the best tools an angler can own. trades? Consider the golfer again. How far would a golfer get if all he carried was a putter and a five iron? Those comparisons aren t that farfetched. Fishing is no different in many respects. Show me the angler who has studied tackle, then taken the time to learn how to use it, and I ll show you someone who falls into that 10 per cent of anglers who get 90 per cent of the fish. Speaking in public early on used to flat scare the fire out of me. Thank heavens I realized I d have to do something about it. I did. I joined the Toastmaster organization and spent five years in that wonderful organization. Many anglers look down their collective snouts at a closed face spinning reel. This gal loves it and she get her share of fish with it. That s due to the fact she practiced with it until she really learned how to use it I ve never realized a greater return on a selfish investment of time. I learned that preparation and practice are keys to putting your message across, whether your audience is one or one thousand. Again, much the same applies to getting to know your gear and eventually catching more fish. The library in your city has a whole shelf full of books on fishing and the tackle and techniques the experts employ. There are fishing shows on television and 1
how-to DVDs for sale or rent. Outdoor shows all over the country feature demonstrations by the best anglers in the world. There are outdoor clubs that will welcome your membership. Many of their programs are instructive in nature. Guides make a living showing people how to properly use their tackle, besides showing them where to employ it. The list of learning possibilities is endless. Whenever someone complains to me about the poor luck they are having catching fish, I respond by asking a few questions of my own. My first question is what kind of rod and reel are you using and how much time have you spent practicing with it? Nine times out of 10 I know what the answer is going to be. The complainer will be one of the types I ve already mentioned, somebody who is handicapping himself needlessly by trying to use one outfit for everything from shad to salmon. It just doesn t work. No reel offers the control required for lure manipulation that you can achieve and enjoy with a level wind reel. On the other hand, no level wind reel comes anywhere near handling really lightweight lures in a clear water situation where heavy cover isn t a factor as does light line spinning. The title of this piece says it all. The keys to becoming a really successful angler are practice, preparation and common sense. All the things you need to become an expert angler are out there for you, but you have to go get em. You do that through study, observation and practice. At no time in history have you had a better opportunity to do all three than today. The sooner you realize it, the sooner you ll get your share of fish. 2 These Mack s Lure Wally Pop lures have clobbered more than their share of fish. The same is true of many other Mack s Lures. But you ve got to be able to present these lures in a fish-catching fashion. Having the right gear and learning how to use it will get the job done. Darn right the open faced spinning reel is a fine fishing tool. There are times, however, when a level wind reel is a better choice. Don t handicap yourself by refusing to learn how to use all of the tools available to you And you ll also get the share of those knotheads who never do practice what I ve just finished preaching! -end
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2018 Dan Tuinstra 11.188 Pounds Caroline Handsaker 6.00 Pounds President Lyle Amundson (503) 625-6296 twondcomets@yahoo.com Vice President Kevin Hollingsworth (503) 201-3954 kevin.jay@comcast.net Secretary Lonnie Handsaker (360) 571-0422 lonniehandsaker@msn.com Treasurer Jim Gurtisen (503) 492-2338 tvc@easystreet.net Editor Larry McClintock (503) 257-0553 lwmcclintock@comcast.net Membership Chairman Louise Moudy (503) 658-2097 gnlmoudy@live.com Web Master Jim Gurtisen (503) 492-2338 tvc@easystreet.net Activities Committee Jerry Haase - Chairman (503) 467-6995 jhassejr@gmail.com Lonnie & Caroline Handsaker 360-571-0422 lonniehandsaker@msn.net Club Meeting Place Grace Baptist Church, 200 SE 76th Ave, Portland Oregon 2 blocks north of Stark on 76th 7:00 pm Club Dues are due January 1st and expire December 31st of each year. New Member Dues Individual $30.00 per year Hard copy of newsletter +$15.00 Renewable Dues Individual $25.00 per year Hard copy of newsletter +$15.00 Lifetime Member $250.00 Hard copy of newsletter +$15.00 per year for lifetime member Make all checks payable to: Lower Columbia Walleye Club, Inc., PO Box 30454, Portland, OR 97294 http://www.lowercolumbiawalleyeclub.com Our Members are our greatest asset to the Chapter. We welcome visitors to join the Lower Columbia Walleye Club. 5
FEBRUARY 1 General Meeting 5 Set Up for Sportsman show 7-11 Sportsman show 14 Valentines Day 17-18 Fishout -Maryhill 19 President s Day 27 Board Meeting MARCH 1 General Meeting 3-4 Don Merrill Memorial Fishout Maryhill 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins 17 St. Patrick s Day 21,22 Klineline rod building 23 Possible rod building APRIL 1 Easter Sunday 3 Board Meeting 5 General Meeting 7-8 Norm Flener Memorial Fishout Maryhill 13 Klineline Kids Fishin Special Needs Kids 14 Klineline Kids MAY 1 Board Meeting 3 General Meeting 5-6 Fishout Maryhill June 5 Board Meeting 7 General Meeting 9-10 TBA 16-17 Fishout Boardman JULY 4 Independence Day 10 Board Meeting 12 General Meeting 14-15 Fishout TBA 31 Board Meeting 6 AUGUST 2 General Meeting 4 Fishout Camas 5 Fishout and Picnic Camas SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day 4 Board Meeting 6 General Meeting 8-9 Fishout Camas OCTOBER 2 Board Meeting 4 General Meeting 6-7 Fishout Camas 13-14 Tom Schindlbeck Memorial Fishout Boardman 30 Board Meeting 31 Halloween end of 2018 Big Fish Contest NOVEMBER 1 General Meeting 4 Daylight Savings Time Ends 11 Veteran s Day 22 Thanksgiving 27 Board Meeting DECEMBER 1 Christmas Party 25 Christmas Day The best btter mix you cn buy and itis exceptionally good for walleye and other fish too.
Saturday February 17 9am to 4pm CG Public House, Kennewick WA JOHNNIE CANDLE S WALLEYE UNIVERSITY SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17-9:00AM TO 4:00PM COMPLETE THIS ENTRY FORM TO REGISTER: First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Postal Code: PAYMENT SUMMARY: Seminar Fee: $50 Total Payment: LUNCH INCLUDED DROP OFF OR MAIL THIS FORM AND PAYMENT TO: Griggs Telephone: Email:* 801 W Columbia St Pasco, WA 99301 Special Needs: PAY BY CREDIT CARD CALL GRIGGS AT: 509.547.0566 Waiver: In consideration of the acceptance of this entry for the Johnnie Candle Walleye University, I hereby, for myself and for my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims and damages I may have against the sponsors, Johnnie Candle, coordination groups and any individuals associated with Johnnie Candle s Walleye University. Also, none of the above is responsible for neither the loss of personal items nor any aggravation in connection with said event. I also give permission for the free use of my name and picture in any broadcast, telecast or print media event. In filling out this form, I acknowledge I have read and fully understand my own liability and do accept the restrictions. Signature of Participant: Date: Signature of Parent or Guardian if under 18: Date: * We respect your privacy. Griggs will never share your personal information with an outside source. The e-mail address will only be used to send notices of Griggs sales events and promotions. * Registration for this event is transferable but not refundable. 7
February 7-11,3018 There will be a signup sheet to work the booth at the Sport show at the January meeting. If you aree interested in working make sure you get signed up and those who sign up and do not show will be charged the show admission for their shift. You can come early and see the show but will be needed at the booth 15 minutes early to begin your shift and get any information that is necessary for you to work the booth. 8
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