Start time for tournaments was discussed again. The membership agreed (again) to start on time, no excuses, regardless of anyone being late. Start time will be stated by the tournament director at the monthly meeting prior to the next tournament.

 

The Pueblo tourney results were mentioned. Winner, Mark VanHeukelom, was not present but his techniques are stated on the club web site (shelves 10'-18' deep, tubes). Second place was Casey Welch (tubes), and third was Curtis Welch (tubes on shelves and dam).

 

The Colorado State Federation meeting will be held at McPhee Reservoir on August 20. Members planning to attend are Stan Massey, Alex Farcas, Pete Miller, Jeff Jones and Don Speas. Topics of discussion will be lake selection of 2006 Fed.Qualifier and dates. DBM's choices in order are 1)Grand Lake in Oklahoma, 2)Navajo in Colorado/N.Mexico 3)Alan Henry, Texas.  DBM's season choice is fall.  The date will be determined after B.A.S.S. announces their schedule to avoid conflicts.

 

Chad Phillips reported on the youth event that preceded the BASS Classic. 87 kids attended the Pittsburgh gala and had pretty tough fishing. Two fish (2# 13oz) took first place in the older age group; one fish (1# 4oz) won in the younger age group.  The kids got to meet all the pros and got to operate the trolling motor during their tourney. Chad reports that it was a great experience for all the attendees.

 

Junior DBM Classic is set for August 13th at Water Valley (owned by Stillwater Outfitters). The tourney will start at safe light and end at 1pm. This will be a 12" minimum length tourney where fish will be brought to the scale.

 

The usual five day off limits will be waived for the upcoming night tourney at Chatfield. It will run from 7pm to 7am. This is a (12" minimum, 5 fish/angler) card tourney. Partners were drawn at the meeting. Don Speas has printed a form showing all pairings. The form will be used in future tourneys as well. The pairings show 14 boats and one extra non-boater (Jason Winkler) who's looking for a partner.

 

MegaBucks arrangements for Lake Powell were discussed. We'll stay and launch from Hall's Crossing. Lodging is $63 per person total for all three nights - six people per trailer. The entry is $50 per. We will do a group dinner Friday and Saturday evening - cost "per" to be announced. Pre-fish is Friday with the actual tourney on Sat & Sun.

 

Tom Grace