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LAST MEETING
v Next Meeting is August 5th, Coors
Hospitality Room, Meacham exit off I-35W.
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Carole Coggins has the mens six pound pot and Elaine
Barnes has the ladys six pound stringer
pot.
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We changed our Top Six award to Top Ten when membership
exceeds 100 members.
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Danny Leatherman is working to get the logo in shape
for the new club banner.
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Johnny Reyes announced that he will donate a portion of
proceed from flooring sales to the St Judes fund, and has
already donated $100 in proceeds. Please contact Johnny
for details on this program. It sounds like a good
deal all around.
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Jim Phillips is now coordinating speakers for meetings,
so if you know anyone wanting to speak at one of our meetings,
point him in Jims direction.
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Remember to ask Mark Wendler for your Bass Club of Fort
Worth windshield sticker when you renew your membership,
membership fees did not change; they are $25 for single and
$30 for family memberships.
After
Dark on Eagle Mountain
Congratulations to Ms. Tracy Wendler on her 2.44 pound
largemouth that propelled her to victory in the BCFW Annual
Night Tournament held on Eagle Mountain Lake. According to Vice
President and Tournament Director Jim Phillips there were 27
people who fished the event and only a total of three people
caught fish. Well done to Mr. Jim Justus and Mr. Carl Koch for
the second and third place finish respectively.
McLain
Tackles Tawakoni for First Win
The
bite was slow for some anglers on Lake Tawakoni as the dog
days of summer continue to carry on, but not for much
longer. Most of
the tough bite could have contributed to hot conditions,
rainfall, and clouds; however Chris McLain was able to find
them. Just check the evidence on the results page. The key bites came on
a four and half inch Texas rigged Grande Bass Rattlesnake
fished around and through terrestrial vegetation. I knew the
fish were there, says McLain. After mid-day without a bite, I
knew I just needed to sit down, rehydrate and re-focus. Most of McLains
sack was caught not too far away from the launch site and,
after culling a 5 pounder, he ended up with his very first
victory in his very first year with the club. Well done Chris
and welcome to the club.
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Lake Bridgeport
TIPS!!!!!!!
Bridgeport’s water level is known to fluctuate
quite a bit, however, as of July 27, 2010, it appears that the
lake is just about even and releasing 0 cfs at this time.
Aquatic
vegetation includes: floating pondweed, chara, hydrilla and
water willow.
Flipping and pitching can be productive, but be patient
as these few areas of vegetation get pressured. Try flipping a
Roger Malone jig, while holding your mouth right to get that
big bass in the boat.
Additionally, “try to fish the main lake, on deep rock
piles and ledges, with downsized baits,” says Mark
Wendler. “I.e.;
gravel to chunk rock, boulders to gravel, etc.... Sometimes
the Smallmouth will cruise these transition areas, first thing
in the morning, looking for active Crawfish. But, whether you
choose offshore, or onshore, Tubes & Finesse Jigs will
rule the day.”
Based on the July
25 Media Results at Lake Bridgeport some of our club members
were one big fish away from a top ten finish and cashing
checks. Based on those weather conditions, the second week of
August shouldn’t be much different. Club fisherman should
expect air temperatures to be 78-100, water temperatures
around 90 degrees and clear and fishing to be slow. The
average fish weighed in was 0.74lbs with a 5-fish limit of a
whopping 5.50lbs!!!!!
Good luck anglers! Stay committed to your plan, but
flexible in your approach. Fish hard, Fish
smart.
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