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Dale Doepker
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Rich Jaskot holding largest bullhead at 1.48 lbs.
Bullhead Tournament Results
TEN PEOPLE REGISTERED for the Bullhead tournament and brought 78 fish to the weigh-in. The winner with the most weight was John Eberhardt with 18.28 pounds, 27 bullheads. The largest bullhead was 1.48 pounds caught by Rich Jaskot. Deep fried bullhead, bottled water, cole slaw and snack bags were provided. Thanks to Sue Glazier for hosting this event, George Groll for cooking, Dan and Brian Glazier for cleaning the fish, and Dale Doepker covering the weigh-in.
Annual Youth and Largest Fish Contest Final Reminder
GET YOUR ENTRIES IN by the deadline of October 10th. We encourage all youth 14 years old and under to enter this contest for a trophy. Both the Youth Fish and Largest Fish of the Year Contest run all year, from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. There is one entry form for both categories. If the entry is for the Youth Fish Contest, 14 years and under when caught, the information for the angler must be filled in as to their age, etc.
Every youth who enters, regardless of fish size, will receive a trophy, so long as it is for a species trophy they have not already won. All entries will be eligible for the Largest Fish Contest trophy, provided the minimum length is met. Entry forms are available on the CLA website and at the CLPOC Office kiosk. Keep track of your catches and take photos if possible, so you can enter them by the deadline of October 10, 2022.
Last Fishing Club Meeting of the year
Wednesday, October 14
EVERYONE INTERESTED IN fishing is invited to attend our last meeting of the year at the Alpine Haus. At this meeting we will recap all of our events in the past year and consider next year’s events. Results of the September 10th Pike Tournament and winning lures will also be discussed. Election of club officers for 2023 will also be held. As always, members will share stories of their recent fishing trips, good or bad. Remember to release all largemouth bass and muskies and any pike caught measuring 24” and over.
Final Loon Observations
WE HAD TWO LOON BABIES from the East Lake nest. Far West Lake and Lake of the Clouds nests were not successful in producing chicks this year. By the time you receive this article, the adult loons will have left for the season and the juveniles may have left already as well. Apparently, the adults give their babies directions on where to migrate before they leave.
19th Annual Canadian Lakes Pike Tournament
ELEVEN ADULT ANGLERS along with one youth angler registered and fished in the Pike Tournament on Saturday, September 10, we then enjoyed pizza, refreshments and presented awards. The largest pike award went to Jeff Woodward with a 27 inch fish, he also took home the prizes for both most total inches of pike 24” and over with three pike totaling 80.25 inches and most pike caught of any size by a single angler with 18. The second largest pike award went to Dale Doepker with 26.5 inches. There were 55 total pike caught with eight being 24” and over. There were no muskies reported. Thanks again to Jeff Abel for organizing and directing this tournament.
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To Live A Wish
You may wonder why I hunt and fish It’s merely to live out my wish I turn to nature to understand and reason The joys of life throughout the seasons The wonders of God’s great creation And the freedoms of this glorious nation At first morn light you hear the sounds As the woods wake up and life abounds The wake-up call is just the breeze As it whispers thru and gently nudges the trees Fur and fin, insect or feather, Carry on life’s cycle throughout the weather Storms may threaten, damage or frighten They cause the survival urge to heighten I have learned from nature, peace and serenity As I struggle to mark my life’s identity The musical babbling of a brook A jumping fish to throw a hook A deer, behold such caution and grace, Can only bring a smile upon one’s face A hopping rabbit, a game bird’s flight, Are encounters I cherish when day turns night I’ve learned, I’ve loved and I’ve lived God’s plan I’ve had the opportunity to feel the land, For I’ve seen star-filled skies on crystal nights, Full moon, lightning, and northern lights I’ve seen heavy snow, felt cold and frost so bitter And, I’ve frolicked with these joys of winter The smells of spring, fresh flowers and rain Are natures tools to keep us sane The summer sun, the burning heat, It’s destined yearly to repeat The autumn leaves, colors - vivid and bright Could only preview the look that heaven might For all these wonders and pleasures galore, I kneel and thank the God I adore So now you know why I hunt and fish It’s merely to fulfill my wish That when I die and have no more to give, God will say “son, just come on up, For you sure knew how to live”