Club News and Current Events
SSCPSA President's Monthly Newsletter October 2019
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE FROM ALLEN MORROW
As I write this message, we are three fourths of the way thru our annual kids fishing event at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Thus far, we have given over 3,500 kids an opportunity to catch a trout. With one weekend to go we hope to exceed last year’s total of 4,500. This activity requires many volunteer hours and I would like to thank all who have given up a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Labor Day to make it possible. I especially want to acknowledge the members of PSA’s Sno-King Chapter who made the long drive to Puyallup and the many Master Hunters who have come from as far away as Eastern Washington to give us a hand. Our September speaker was Greg Shimek, Executive Director Coastal Cutthroat Coalition. Coastal cutthroat are native only to North America and have a range from Northern California to Prince William Sound in Alaska with the greatest density in Puget Sound. Greg gave a very informative report on a study of coastal cutthroat (sea run cutthroat) populations in three South Sound streams. They have discovered that each stream has a unique genetic profile and that there is less inbreeding between streams than previously thought. They believe this diversity protects the species from environmental dangers. They are expanding their study to 17 streams in Hood Canal to see if their theory applies in other habitats. The Board is currently considering future outings. One proposal is a “Bobber Dogging” outing in late October or early November to fish for Chum in local waters. We had such an outing last year for members only and all had a great time. This year we would like to change the format to a “take a veteran or active duty military member fishing outing.” The plan is to match the guest with members willing to use their boat. I mentioned this proposal at the September and six members with boats agreed to participate. More information and the exact date will be sent out early next month. If you are interested in coming along please let me know as soon as possible. Another event that is in the planning stage is a clam digging outing. WDFW has announced the Fall clam dates and we intend to have at least one club outing. Hopefully, the weather and tides will cooperate and will be able to also fish for surf perch. You won’t want to miss our October meeting on October 3. Unfortunately, the speaker for October is yet to be determined. And don’t miss your chance to go home with $350. Joe Morrow lost $300 when he missed last month’s meeting.
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)
