January 2022
From the President
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Hello Steelheaders.
The steelhead winter fishing is going strong, and guys are putting lots of catches in the boats. The river water is clear and free of leaves making for some really enjoyable fishing, not bothered by the Michigan chill. Plug fishing and bobber spawn/beads seams are a method of choice for many anglers. Walleye season keeps going for the boaters on Lake Erie, making for some nice catches when water wasn't so muddy.
The Christmas party was a good time, as well as the turnout. Joe's prime rib was great as always including all the nice dishes that were brought to pass.
We will be having our first meeting of the year on Jan 18th at travelers pub and cafe on Portage Rd. Our board meeting will start at 5:00 social hour 5:30 to 6:30 meeting 6:30 to 8:00. We will be holding elections for board member spots that are much needed to be filled. Please help if you can to support our club.
The spring tournaments start at the end of March, with Joe Foy hosting these great spring tournaments. Also, don't forget to enroll in the BIG FISH Contest with Denny Knoll, only 10.00 dollars for the whole year.
Please renew your membership asap; they are discounted till the end of March. Also, some tournaments require membership, or the captain must be a member.
The February 19th Steelhead spectacular show at the D&R Sports Center will be a great event with some of the best fishing speakers. There will be a lot of prizes, giveaways, discounts, vendor booths, and food trucks for lunch. There will be more info at our meetings and raffle tickets etc.
Our speaker of the month will be Jay Westley.
February, we will be awarding all the BIG FISH contest winners; thanks to Denny Knoll for keeping this part of our club events going well.
We are still trying to find a meeting spot in Battle Creek that will be a positive spot that works out for all members.
Hopefully, ice will set up soon, and we can get into some nice panfish over the next few months. Please remember to post catches and where and whats the best lures etc. that's what this club enjoys and me. Thanks for all the great fishing times I had with a lot of members in 2021. I hope we all have a great 2022 season and be blessed with large limits of fish and fun.
Stay warm and healthy and always fish-on!
Jeff
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February 26
St. Joe River Trout Quest. I-94 Boat Ramp
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March 5
St. Joe River Chapter Challenge. Sand Bar
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To download and print out an entry form please visit our tournament and events page by clicking on the button below.
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To place a classified ad for free please email Dave using the button below.
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Monthly Meetings
January 18th
Travelers Cafe + Pub
5225 Portage Rd. Portage Michigan 49002
The Old Theo and Stacy's Exit 78 on I-94
The board meeting will start at 5:00, social hour 5:30 to 6:30, meeting 6:30 to 8:00. We will be holding elections for board member spots that are much needed to be filled.
Guest Speaker:
Jay Westley
The Battle Creek Steelheader meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month except July and August & December.
Member Dues:
October 01, 2020 - April 01, 2021 dues are $40.00.
After April 01, 2021 dues will be 45.00.
Any new member can sign up anytime during the year for $40.00.
Associate Membership 12.00
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The Battle Creek Steelheaders would like to thank all of our sponsors. The Steelheaders appreciate your continued support. For their generosity, we ask the membership to please support our sponsors. Please click on the button below to see the complete list of sponsors.
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STEELHEAD
BEN KNOLL 49 ¾
JEFF ROOT 49 ½
JEFF ROOT 48 ½
DON OMAN 48
JEFF ROOT 48 tie
JOE FOY 46 ½
JEFF ROOT 45
BEN KNOLL 43 ¾
BEN KNOLL 41
COHO
MARK ADAMS 39 ½
JOE FOY 38 ½
BEN KNOLL 33
DON OMAN 31 ½
LAKE TROUT
DAN FOSTER 46 ½
BROWN TROUT
LOUIS HERNANDEZ 30
DON OMAN 27
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KINGS
LOUIS HERNANDEZ 66
JOE FOY 63 ½
JOE FOY 61 ½
LOUIS HERNANDEZ 61
DAVE MIDDLETON 60 ½
LOUIS HERNANDEZ 58 ½
PERCH
DAN FOSTER 23
JOE FOY 19
BEN KNOLL 16 ¾
WALLEYE
JOE FOY 46 ¼
JOHN BIBBINGS 40
JEFF ROOT 39
MARTY HUGHEY 38
BRYAN POMAROY 36 ½
BEN KNOLL 32 ¾
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Nice turnout for the Christmas Party.
To see more photos, please click on the button below.
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Complete Club Events List
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Click on the button below for the complete list of tournament and events.
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