Mason Lake 2019
Club News and Current Events
SSCPSA President's Monthly Newsletter September 2019
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE FROM ALLEN MORROW
On August 17th we held our second annual Club Salmon Derby. Although the fishing and weather were enjoyable, catching was difficult for most of us. However, three participants were able to hook into a qualifying salmon. I would like to extend my congratulations to Valentina Maughan who caught a 7.25 pound King for the first place $350.00 prize and Bart Stimmel a 6.85 pound King for the $150.00 second place prize. Also, my condolences to Tim McMalhon who caught and released a keeper sized Coho which would have earned him the $100.00 third place award. This is a fun event that hopefully will become an annual tradition.
I am, and have been, for many years an avid recreational fisher. I have seen the opportunities to fish as well as the prey I desire to catch become more limited over time. It is for this reason I have joined with others in the two major organizations dedicated to preserving recreation fishing opportunities in our state, Puget Sound Anglers and the Coastal Conservation Association. It dismays me that in recent months these organizations seem more interested in infighting than in working together to further promote recreational opportunities. We must begin to work together or we will lose the battle. With that in mind I encourage all of our members to attend CCA’s Capitol City Chapter’s annual banquet and auction on Friday September 27 beginning at 6:00 PM. The banquet will be held at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. Tickets for the event, $65.00 for an individual or $120.00 for a couple are available from Dennis Popple 360 491-4719. The ticket price includes an annual membership in CCA. The rest of the money raised in this event remains in our state.
The month of September, as is always the case, promises to be a very active month for our chapter. We will have the fish pond at the Washington State Fair and must rely on our members to help us introduce kids to the joy of catching a fish. The pond will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the Fair beginning on August 30 and ending on September 22 as well as Labor Day. It takes 12 to 15 volunteers each day. We have openings on every day except August 30, September 14 and September 15. If you can give us a hand, please contact Mike Silvers at 360 951-5160. Each volunteer will receive two entry tickets to the Fair and a free parking pass.
Our September meeting will be Thursday September 5. The speaker will be Greg Shimek, Coastal Cutthroat Coalition. I look forward to seeing everyone that evening. Remember that if you want the money accumulated in the member drawing account you have to be there if your name is drawn.
Outings, Events and Announcements
We had our annual kid's fish-in last Saturday, April 13, 2019. Rain in the morning and wind in the afternoon but the kid's and the volunteers stuck it out. A good time was had by all.
35 volunteers helped 454 kids fish on 2,000 Rainbow Trout. A couple of big carp thrown into the middle of the event brought smiles all around. I went back to Long's Pond on Sunday and a young lady was there fishing and had to show me a picture of the big Carp that she had caught at the event. She said that it tried to pull her in.
It was another successful PSA event
Thanks everybody for all of your time and effort in helping these kids fish.
See you next time.
Come join for a "bobber dog-in" event on November 10. We will be out on the Puget Sound chasing Chum Salmon. Contact Mike Silvers at Mike Silvers [setthehook55@gmail.com] to see if we have an open seat for you or to find out details about the outing. Hope to see you there! (See pictures below)
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On October 13 members participated in a clam dig/surf perch fishing/bon fire event at Rooseveldt Beach. All got limits of razor clams 5 surf perch were caught by one member. Good time had by all!
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At the Puyallup Fair, the Master Hunters out did themselves this year. Master Hunters volunteered for 13 days with 57 shifts and a total of 396 volunteer hours to help 4,355 kids catch fish at the Puyallup Fair. Because of the volunteers we fished 315 more kids this year than we did last year and did it with less fish.
Thanks for all the help!
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Mike Silvers
On July 14th, Cub Scout Pack 462 had a ball catching Rainbow trout. After the scouts each caught two it was open to their siblings. The fish cooperated, sort of. All caught fish. The South Sound chapter of Puget Sound Anglers volunteers had a ball and a fabulous lunch provided by the Pack. Pack 462 is JBLM based. They have 62 cub scouts! A wonderful program and pleased we could help. Thank you Mike Silvers Mike Servey, Dennis Knutz, Kevin Fast, and John Ignac for your time.
Thanks to all the volunteers, the May 30, 2018 Kid's Fish-in at Mason Lake was a great success. You made some lasting memories for many a kid and I heard a lot of "Thank You's" from the parents.
We had at least 80 kids catch fish. Some kids (with teacher permission) took the fish back to the school to be grilled and eaten! Happy fishers at Mason Lake (Shelton, Wa) Kids Fish-In. See pictures below and Click here to watch some of the fun!
Our South Sound Chapter of PSA received a $5,000 grant from Cabela's in Lacey Wa, on May 26, 2018, for us to give kids rods and reels.
MEDIA ALERT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
June 1, 2018
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s to donate 50,000 rods and reels in nationwide effort to get kids outside this summer
Gone Fishing movement kicks off with National Donation Day at Cabela’s in LACEY, WA
WHAT: Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is challenging families to put down their digital devices and get outside to discover the joys of fishing. To kick off Gone Fishing, the nationwide movement that gets kids and families connected to nature each summer, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are donating 50,000 rods and reels to nonprofit organizations that help kids from all backgrounds connect to the great outdoors.
Media are invited to Cabela’s in Lacey, Washington on Thursday, June 7 for a special ceremony featuring Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) receiving the donations, The WDFW helps get kids outside with programs like “Fish Washington, Kid Fish Events”, receiving this donation of rods and reels will help increase the number of kids that participate in events throughout the year.
During the family-friendly Gone Fishing events taking place over the next two weekends (June 9-10 and 16-17), kids of all ages are invited to catch their first fish with free catch-and-release ponds, take home a “First Fish” certificate and beginner’s guides, and participate in free seminars, free crafts and free photo downloads.
The effort is part of the company’s mission to inspire future generations to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors. In the past five years, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s have donated more than 300,000 items to youth-focused nonprofit organizations across North America.
WHEN: Thursday, June 7, 2018, 4 P.m.
WHO: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Insert name(s) of local nonprofit representatives attending the event)
WHERE: Cabela’s
MEDIA CONTACT: Tracy Hatton
360-252-3535
Tracy Hatton
Events Specialist
Cabela’s – Lacey, WA
(360) 252-3535
4136-8046 (internal)
