Well it was a rough day out on Sawyer. Four boats and eight people showed up to fish the cold water on the fifth of March. The water temp ranged between 39 and 42 degrees making for a very tough bite. The members included (by boat) Christy and myself; Larry, Jose and Darryl; Phil and Jeff; and Patrick. Nobody caught anything except Patrick, who may have caught a cold. The weather was nice all day, including a few sun breaks to brighten things up a bit. The chilli dogs were extra good this time, because Christy brought a chopped onion. I think it will be the new trend. Mark M showed up after everyone except Christy and me left, and chatted about how tough the conditions of the lake were; and a bit about winter fishing in general. Thanks to all who showed up and I hope we all have a more fortunate outing next month at American Lake! ( If Rodney gives us permission to fish it.    )

Thanks

Dan Caffrey

I've got to spank my birthday girl tomorrow, catch some big ones. 

I'm goin for Mortimor Larry, and Jeff , glad you got your priorities straight.

You are a good man.....  no matter what Jose says!

I won't make breakfast so I'll see you at the lake.

Jeff

just show up.....if need be you can fish with me and Jose.

I had a surprise last minute change of plans and am able to be there.  Are there any open back seats left?

Jeff Iacchei

Okay Folks....Sawyer is my home lake so remember to be nice and not sore lip my fish.....oh......Mortimer is to ge caught by me and me alone so.....nuff said. 

I plan to be there.

Darryl Marshall

Thanks Pat, appreciate the information, I will give them a call!

BillB

Bill, try Jam Upholstery in Algona.
253-333-2130

OK I found it!

Breakfast will be at the IHOP on SE 272nd ST at 6:00 am

Directions: After taking the WA 516/SE 272nd Exit off of Hwy 18 toward covington, travel 0.4 mi to WA 516 E/SE 272nd St and make a right, travel 1 mile and IHOP is on left. 

Does anyone know of any good restaurants around this area? The one I was going to pick (Gloria's) just doesn't have any good places to park a bunch of boats.  I've heard rumors of an IHOP but I'm not sure. Please help!    either way breakfast will be at 6:00am and launch will be at 7:30.

I went out Sunday to start getting the boat ready to do some fishing and when I pulled the tarp off I found it filled with chunks of foam rubber  

Ratatouille and several of his kids and other relatives decided that chewing holes in my seats and pulling out ALL of the foam rubber was good way to spend these rainy days.  No nests and no one was around, but after cleaning up the mess and looking at the bare seats I can see that I will need to either purchase new or see if I can have the re-upholstered.  Anyone know a good place to have the work done?

Hopefully I will have a fix by the Fish-In!

Always something  

BillB

Thanks Dan.   If you live near there could you pick some up for me. Thanks Rob. I will check there also.

Thanks for the reminder Rodney. Wednesday it will be.

I spent a few hours in the boat with Larry Gonczy and we discussed this subject often when catching them deep. The theory was if caught quickly and released immediately the fish seem to go right back down.
If caught and delayed release, camera not ready, put in livewell to be displayed later etc. etc. then they should be fizzed.
I have been studying methods recently and am sure I can get it right. Just wanted to know the options for getting the tools.

Thanks again Dan. Cya at the meeting Wednesday night.

Guys, don't go fizzing bass merely because you caught them deep.  Make sure they need it before you do it; and make sure you know how to do it right or you could do more harm than good. There's lot's of info on the web about it for more info if you're interested.