ARIZONA ANGLERS FAMILY FISHING CLUB
Thank you to all who turned out for our January derby
at Bartlett Lake.
It was nice to see some old faces.
As usual the cold weather made the bass tight lipped.
There were a couple of
anglers who managed to find a limit, catching them on drop shot or deep
diving
crank bait. One angler shared their secret, a crawfish creature
bait.
Seven men managed to
weigh something in resulting in seven places
awarded. The jackpot checks went to
Don Ashford.
Only two women weighed
fish in, with one jackpot check going
to Kathy Hawkins.
One fish each was weighed
for the Intermediate and Junior Division
congratulations Nathan DiFlorio
and Cody Martin.
Well done!
Welcome
Welcome and congratulations go out to our guest, Don
Ashford who not
only took first place but all of the jackpot checks in the Men’s
Division.
Next Derby ~ Saguaro Lake
One day only
Sign in 5:30—6:30 a.m. Saturday
Start time 7:00 a.m. or Safelight Saturday
Saturday, must be in line, no exceptions.
Fish are measured with their mouth shut and tail pinched
Dead fish are the responsibility of the individual bringing them to the
scales
Meeting at 6:30 or once totals have been completed***********************
Members who have left to the big derby in the sky !!!!
Roy Espe - May 2010
Lynn Espe - February 2010
George Beaumont - December 2009
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"New Fishing
Rules and Regulations"
Effective January 1, 2009
the following lakes have new protected slot limits;
Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake and Apache Lake. The limit is 6 bass in
possession
(any combination of largemouth and smallmouth); of which no more than 1
may
be between 13 and 16 (protected slot limit) may be in possession.
Roosevelt
Lake - The limit is 6 bass in possession (any combination of largemouth
and
smallmouth); of which no more than1 may be between 13 and 16 (protected
slot limit)
may be in possession.
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An Angler's Code of Ethics
1. I will help protect the outdoors. I will
not litter. I will pick up and properly dispose of
all fishing line, bait containers, fish remains and other trash.
2. I will protect our fisheries by cleaning and drying all my equipment after use.
3. I will not transfer live fish or illegally dump them in another water.
4. I will buy and carry a valid fishing license or
combination hunt and fish license if I am
14 years or younger.
5. I will know the fishing regulations
including the size and the number of fish I can keep.
I will abide by these laws and report anyone who violates them to
Operation Game
Thief (1-800-352-0700).
6. I will keep only those fish that I plan
to eat. I will carefully release all other fish
right away.
7. I will properly care for all fish I plan
to eat. This means putting them on ice, cleaning
them, properly disposing the entrails, and quickly storing them in a
refrigerator or
freezer.
8. I will share my fishing knowledge and skills with others, particularly kids.
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"Thank you Robert Cazares, John Hawkins, and Ben Chairez"
Bartlett lake ~ August, 2008
First of all, we had a late start, barely making sign in and missing start time. Thankfully John Hawkins was gracious enough to launch us so that we could get to the business of fishing. Fishing was a little slow but the weather was perfect… till the wind kicked up. Although, wind is expected during the monsoon season in Arizona, it can be frustrating, unsafe, not to mention the toll it can take on your batteries. By midnight our batteries were showing wear and the wind with no end in sight, we made the decision that it was safer to take the three fish we had to the weigh-in, load up, head home, and try again another day.
We weighed our fish and after sharing our circumstances and frustrations with other members of our club, the President of Arizona Anglers, Robert Cazares and his family, stepped forward and offered their batteries to us so that we could continue fishing. What a Class Act! After assuring us that the Cazares family was done for the night anyway, we switched out batteries, and were on the water again.
We fished the area behind the marina for the rest of the night where I was successfully hooking quality fish, including a 4.97lbs HOG throwing DD crank baits. At dawn we headed to a cove across the lake from the marina ramp to try a new area for the last two hours of fishing time. At 6:30 am it was time to start the outboard and head to weigh-in. Because I had the live wells, fish graphs, and lights running all night, when I tried to turn the motor over and got nothing, you can imagine the panic in my gut. With a fat limit of fish and possibly the win we proceeded to head towards the ramp that was in eyesight straight ahead under trolling motor power. Now the batteries that were loaned to me by the Cazares family were now showing signs of stress. Now What!
Limping our way out of the cove we found Ben Chairez Sr. and Jr. After trying to jump the boat with cables it was determined that the battery was far too gone to start. Ben Sr. was kind enough to take my fish to weigh in and return to assist us back to dock, where my truck was already waiting in the water that John had backed in. What a Night!!
Some might think of all the events of that derby as being bad or good luck and being in the right place at the right time. We think of it as having the right attitude about what Arizona Anglers Family Fishing Club is supposed to be about. For those who have forgotten or are members with other agendas, AZ Anglers is about Family, Good Competition, and Camaraderie. Leave your politics at home.
Anyway you look at it we feel that everyone that helped us during this derby are perfect examples of why this club is the oldest club of its kind in Arizona. You don’t get this kind of first rate treatment in most other clubs and organizations. While others will leave the club because they have forgotten this motto or for reasons of their own this is why we return every year and will for years to come. Thank you to those that were so kind,
Sid and Arla
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Advertisers
*******************
If you know of anyone who
would like to advertise in our newsletter,
please contact Wade Marsh or Sid Hudson...
Remember to send in your fishing pictures.
If you have a comment or
angler tip, just send me an email. Send an email to
amarsh02@hotmail.com
ARIZONA ANGLERS FAMILY FISHING CLUB
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July Derby at Lake Mary
Camping will be at first
campground on right on Ashurst Lake Road, look for signs
There will be a $2 per adult fee charged for portable
bathroom rental, the fee will be charged
regardless if you are self contained
There is a dumpster at the Ranger Station, you must
haul your trash out
Don’t forget, bass is odd fish at this lake
Remember we will be in a fire restricted
area
Tails from Lake Pleasant
While fishing at Lake
Pleasant remains tough for most, we still had some bring in their limit.
Men’s Division big fish went to Brian
Chappell while the other jackpots went to
Don Thompson.
In the Women’s Division it was slim pickins,
Barb Chappell took big
fish in that division.
We had a new-comer to the
Intermediate Division, Jesse Spence,
who also caught a nice 5.02 lb. catfish.
Morgan Langdon took the Junior’s Division
with an impressive 9.31 lbs, increasing her lead in that division.
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Members who have left to the big derby in the sky !!!!
Roy Espe - May 2010
Lynn
Espe - February 2010
George Beaumont - December 2009
***********************
***********************
"New Fishing
Rules and Regulations"
Effective January 1, 2009
the following lakes have new protected slot limits;
Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake and Apache Lake. The limit is 6 bass in
possession
(any combination of largemouth and smallmouth); of which no more than 1
may
be between 13 and 16 (protected slot limit) may be in possession.
Roosevelt
Lake - The limit is 6 bass in possession (any combination of largemouth
and
smallmouth); of which no more than1 may be between 13 and 16 (protected
slot limit)
may be in possession.
***********************
An Angler's Code of Ethics
1. I will help protect the outdoors. I will
not litter. I will pick up and properly dispose of
all fishing line, bait containers, fish remains and other trash.
2. I will protect our fisheries by cleaning and drying all my equipment after use.
3. I will not transfer live fish or illegally dump them in another water.
4. I will buy and carry a valid fishing license or
combination hunt and fish license if I am
14 years or younger.
5. I will know the fishing regulations
including the size and the number of fish I can keep.
I will abide by these laws and report anyone who violates them to
Operation Game
Thief (1-800-352-0700).
6. I will keep only those fish that I plan
to eat. I will carefully release all other fish
right away.
7. I will properly care for all fish I plan
to eat. This means putting them on ice, cleaning
them, properly disposing the entrails, and quickly storing them in a
refrigerator or
freezer.
8. I will share my fishing knowledge and skills with others, particularly kids.
***********************
"Thank you Robert Cazares, John Hawkins, and Ben Chairez"
Bartlett lake ~ August, 2008
First of all, we had a late start, barely making sign in and missing start time. Thankfully John Hawkins was gracious enough to launch us so that we could get to the business of fishing. Fishing was a little slow but the weather was perfect… till the wind kicked up. Although, wind is expected during the monsoon season in Arizona, it can be frustrating, unsafe, not to mention the toll it can take on your batteries. By midnight our batteries were showing wear and the wind with no end in sight, we made the decision that it was safer to take the three fish we had to the weigh-in, load up, head home, and try again another day.
We weighed our fish and after sharing our circumstances and frustrations with other members of our club, the President of Arizona Anglers, Robert Cazares and his family, stepped forward and offered their batteries to us so that we could continue fishing. What a Class Act! After assuring us that the Cazares family was done for the night anyway, we switched out batteries, and were on the water again.
We fished the area behind the marina for the rest of the night where I was successfully hooking quality fish, including a 4.97lbs HOG throwing DD crank baits. At dawn we headed to a cove across the lake from the marina ramp to try a new area for the last two hours of fishing time. At 6:30 am it was time to start the outboard and head to weigh-in. Because I had the live wells, fish graphs, and lights running all night, when I tried to turn the motor over and got nothing, you can imagine the panic in my gut. With a fat limit of fish and possibly the win we proceeded to head towards the ramp that was in eyesight straight ahead under trolling motor power. Now the batteries that were loaned to me by the Cazares family were now showing signs of stress. Now What!
Limping our way out of the cove we found Ben Chairez Sr. and Jr. After trying to jump the boat with cables it was determined that the battery was far too gone to start. Ben Sr. was kind enough to take my fish to weigh in and return to assist us back to dock, where my truck was already waiting in the water that John had backed in. What a Night!!
Some might think of all the events of that derby as being bad or good luck and being in the right place at the right time. We think of it as having the right attitude about what Arizona Anglers Family Fishing Club is supposed to be about. For those who have forgotten or are members with other agendas, AZ Anglers is about Family, Good Competition, and Camaraderie. Leave your politics at home.
Anyway you look at it we feel that everyone that helped us during this derby are perfect examples of why this club is the oldest club of its kind in Arizona. You don’t get this kind of first rate treatment in most other clubs and organizations. While others will leave the club because they have forgotten this motto or for reasons of their own this is why we return every year and will for years to come. Thank you to those that were so kind,
Sid and Arla
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Member News
*******************
Bob Lyons one of our oldest member,
trustee and good friend
had a stroke 2 months ago. Many of you who remember Bob know how
much he loved fishing and being with his 'fishing family'.
We sincerely
wish him a speedy recovery. If you would like to contact him,
his address is: 2050 89A Site 62 Cottonwood Az 86325
Advertisers
*******************
If you know of anyone who
would like to advertise in our newsletter,
please contact Wade Marsh or Sid Hudson...
Remember to send in your fishing pictures.
If you have a comment or
angler tip, just send me an email. Send an email to
amarsh02@hotmail.com