February Meeting

Although I was not there (again), I heard some good reports from the monthly club meeting last night. The best news is that two new members joined, Mike Mullaly and Robert Schlosser and I'm sure these guys will be welcomed additions. Any time we can grow the membership it is a good thing. Secondly, it was announced that the clubs annual Spring Open will change venues and move to Wamplers Lake, site of the fall open as well. Due to scheduling conflicts Bill Maurer thought the move would eliminate competing with the carp carnival and possibly increase participation.

Like I stated before, I was not present at the meeting but I heard through the grapevine that actual fishing information was shared during the get-together. Roy Albert and Jim Rice were kind enough to share some of their experiences on the water and hopefully enlighten some of the other members as to how they are so successful. Both are past Classic winners and I would like to thank both for sharing good fishing information. The meetings should be about fishing and hopefully this will start a trend for the club.

In other relevant fishing news, the Bassmaster Classic will get underway next weekend and nothing gets me in the mood for fishing like the BASS tourney trail. I don't care much for the weigh-in drama but the actual "fishing" show will be aired probably a week later. I will be in a "Classic Pool" and hope to win a few bucks just in time for the Bass Pro Shops spring sale.

Speaking of BPS, for anyone who likes good deals the "Spring Sale" has some of the best prices of the season. Especially if you are looking for a rod or reel combo, there are some awesome specials and I will be taking advantage of a few. The actual sale begins two weeks from today and runs for about two weeks. I have been going to the Rossman, Ohio store the last few years and found it is a few minutes closer and you don't have to deal with the Detroit traffic. I've got good directions if anyone needs them so give me a call and be prepared to talk fishing.