2009 Blue Water YMCA Salmon Stakes April 25

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http://www.bluewatersportfishing.net...Stakes/ss.html

* click on link above for more information. 2009 pdf forms to be updated soon.

ATTENTION ALL FISHERMAN---WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!!

This year's event will again be hosted by The Voyageur Restaurant in St. Clair and will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009. True to our cause, BWSA is upholding our commitment with the Blue Water YMCA as our benefactor and charity. Tickets are available and can be obtained at three locations: Andersons Pro Bait in Port Huron, The Voyageur Restaurant in St. Clair or the Blue Water YMCA in Port Huron. As in the past, tickets will be $10 each which also can be used at The Voyageur Restaurant for half off your second entree. Again this year, the YMCA is offering a free day pass ($10 coupon) to use at the "new" Blue Water YMCA facility. (A $20 value in all!) If you have not already visited this new facility, I implore you to do so. It truly is amazing! This is what is so exciting about having the YMCA as our charity, our whole community gets to share in its success.

"NEW" FOR 2009:

Rules and Regulations basically will remain the same. Prizes will increase! Who wants to argue that? Our 2nd Place Raffle Prize is being replaced with a 4 Person Whirlpool Spa donated by Midwest Pools & Spa. An additional 6th Place Raffle Prize has been donated by SEMCO ENERGY. A $300 Gas Certificate to be used towards your SEMCO ENERGY gas bill. We are also adding a new "Mystery Weight" Fishing Prize donated by SEMCO ENERGY. A $200 Gas Certificate. (Must be present to win!) This prize has been established to ensure all participating fisherman will want to come to The Voyageur to weigh-in their catch even though it may be small. A "Total Weight" of salmonoid will be randomly drawn. (Walleye Fisherman--your heaviest of up to 3 fish). In addition to past Fishing Prizes for Heaviest species of King, Coho, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Walleye ($500) we are adding a 2nd Heaviest Walleye ($300) and a 3rd Heaviest Walleye ($200). This is to entice fisherman who like to target Walleye. Note: Walleye do not account for Total Weight for "Super Skipper".

"Super Skipper" is the Captain who's team weighs-in the Heaviest Total Weight of salmonoid. This is the "Grand Daddy" Fishing Prize of them all ($500) and is the envy of all fisherman. Winning this title credits the Captain and team with much honored respect!

Plaques will be awarded to the Captains of 1st-2nd-3rd Place Heaviest Total Weight donated by Anderson's Pro Bait. Also, Heaviest Fish of each species will receive a plaque.

And More...

Remember, there is always more! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements. We like to keep everyone under suspense to add to the hype.

A CHALLENGE:

The Salmon Stakes Committee is really working hard this year and we are excited that we are on the upswing even though many fishing tournaments and fishing organizations are struggling. We can atrribute this success to the announcement last year of having the Blue Water YMCA as our charity. The two organizations go hand-in-hand and are a perfect match for the benefit of our entire community. Because of our Strong Donor Support (over $35,000) I believe in the next couple of years we can achieve results of over $100,000 as a net total gross for the YMCA. My goal as Committee Chairman is to have Salmon Stakes grow to become the largest fishing tournament in Michigan. It already has the lowest priced entry fee (cost is only the price of a $10 Raffle Ticket per person). With support from other fishing organizations in the surrounding areas such as (Detroit Area Steelheaders, Blue Water Anglers of Sarnia, Sanilac Club, Thumb Area Steelheaders, GL Angler, etc.) and the fact that there are other YMCA locations also (Birmingham, Sarnia, etc.) that in the future the event would be known as the YMCA Salmon Stakes Challenge. With prizes well over $50,000 (currently at $25,000) and over 200 boats participating. If your organization shows interest, all I need is a name and number or e-mail information and we will contact you of how this great opportunity can benefit your club or organization also. Thanks again for your support and sell those tickets!

Sincerely,

Jim Frazer
Committee Chairman
Jim.Frazer@semcoenergy.com
810-434-8880

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Jim
Great work again.You may get tired of hearing this ,but you have re organized one of the long standing tournaments that needed some help.It will be nice to see a big crowd at the weight in this year.

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Thanks Joel, without the Donors support such as yourself at Anderson's Pro Bait, this event could not take place. I will be posting this info on your web-site next. Jim

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Thanks for posting that on a day like today.

Now I'm really freaking out that the boat is still in a barn...


Can't wait for this one......

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Yeah, it sure looks like I know how to pick them...let's just hope come game day that mother nature agrees with us again!

By the way, that was a very nice catch you guys had last year! It just goes to show you that it ain't all about fishing the Lake.

Good luck again this year!

[mrymar]

2009 Salmon Stakes

Insane Alaska Trips being raffled off again, and some more fishing prizes added.

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Thanks for posting the updates to our web-site Mike! You da man!

Now, how about posting some of those insane vids you have to show everyone who they are up against! I don't want everyone troll'in up and down our waterways pee-pee'in and poo-poo'in about how they are about to steal the title away from BWSA.

I'm taking it up a knotch folks!

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Originally Posted by DOUBLE DOWN

Yeah, it sure looks like I know how to pick them...let's just hope come game day that mother nature agrees with us again!

By the way, that was a very nice catch you guys had last year! It just goes to show you that it ain't all about fishing the Lake.

Good luck again this year!

Thanks, DD.

Hopefully the boat can go in early enough this year to run it up to the lake. Fishin the river is cool because its close to home, but theres nothing like the big lake in the spring.

[BallsRdragn]

46 more days till we pull out the ole gal.

Looking forward to putting on our old ding'd up prop to fish the Salmon Stakes for the 5th year. Great job Jimbo!!!

The mystery weight is a great idea! I have made the Harbor Beach to Voyager-Voyager to Harbor Beach-Harbor Beach to Washington Twp run before. Not so much fun when your 14lb brown get's nosed out by Zimmers 468lb brown trout and a few other close calls . All we have to show for is 2 empty 30 pak crave cases from White Castles. Uggh!

You can count on Pryor Commitment, Down/Out, Ballsrdragn & probally "Getaway".

See ya soon,
Ben

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I hope some lucky fisherman can weigh-in a "reel" brown trout this year!

Good Luck this year Ben!

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News Release

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For immediate release: Contact: Jim Frazer – Tournament Chairman
810.434.8880
Mike LaPorte- Voyageur Restaurant
810.329.4101
Denise Brooks – YMCA
810.241.0953

Blue Water Sportfishing Association to hold 31st Annual Salmon Stakes

The Blue Water Sportfishing Association and the Blue Water YMCA are pleased to announce the 31st Annual Salmon Stakes Fishing Tournament on Saturday, April 25, 2009.The tournament will be hosted by the Voyageur Restaurant in St. Clair, Michigan, and the festivities will include free fun and prizes for the children.
Celebrity Honorary Chairpersons will be: Linda Lee of "Detroit’s Country" 99.5FM, WYCD;
Ron Savage co-anchor of Metro-Detroit’s #1 rated newscasts, FOX 2 News, WJBK;
Bob Bauer, Former host of Bob Bauer’s Outdoor World; and Dani Roper of Q-Country 107.1 FM.
Anglers will compete for a share of thousands of dollars in prize money for the largest King, Coho, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Walleye. They can also win prizes for "super skipper." Fishing hours are 6 am to 1 pm with the weigh-in taking place in St. Clair at the Voyageur Restaurant. Potential prize-winning catches will be open for viewing by the general public from noon until 4:00 pm. Registration for the tournament is through purchase of a $10 raffle ticket.
According to Jim Frazer, chairman of this year’s event, "This is a wonderful fun-filled event for the whole family. Local fishermen get out on the water with the chance to win great prizes, members of the community can get great value for their raffle tickets, and everyone is welcome to the weigh-in activities at the Voyageur."
"All of this activity goes to benefit children and families in our community," according to Mark Walker, President of the Blue Water YMCA. "The YMCA is committed to empowering young people to grow into responsible and caring adults, helping individuals of all ages lead healthier lives, and being responsive to the community we serve by offering the programs, activities and services that best meet the needs of children and families. Proceeds from the Salmon Stakes allow us to offer youth scholarships, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate in our programs."

The Salmon Stakes is open to everyone. The general public can participate by purchasing or selling $10 raffle tickets and by coming out to watch and participate in weigh-in festivities. There will be activities for families at the Voyageur Restaurant, including games and face-painting. Raffle prizes include: an Alaskan Get-away for Two, a 4-person Whirlpool Spa, a $500 cash prize, dinner for four at the Voyageur Restaurant, 18 holes of golf at Fore Lakes Golf Club, a $300 SEMCO ENERGY gift certificate and many more items. In addition, the purchase of a raffle ticket is worth ½ off the 2nd dinner for two at the Voyageur Restaurant (valid until June 1, 2009) and serves as a FREE day pass to the new Blue Water YMCA (valid until October 31, 2009).
Raffle tickets and tournament information are available at the Voyageur Restaurant, Anderson’s Pro Bait, and the Blue Water YMCA. Look for more information at www.bluewaterymca.com and www.bluewatersportfishing.net.
The Blue Water Sportfishing Association promotes the sport of fishing in Lake Huron by sponsoring, designing, or assisting in projects that make improvement to fish rearing, habitat or public fishing facilities. They also educate, encourage, and increase the pleasure derived from fishing for members and the general public and support various charitable groups. This non-profit organization is located in Port Huron, with members from throughout the state.
The Blue Water YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities by offering a wide variety of programs, classes and activities for residents of the Blue Water Area. From childcare to aquatics and fitness, the Y has been building healthy spirits, minds and bodies in the community for over 120 years.
For more information contact:
Jim Frazer – Tournament Chairman at 810.434.8880
Mike LaPorte – Voyager Restaurant at 810.329.4101
Denise Brooks – YMCA at 810.987.6400

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All,

These are the upcoming events I plan to attend to distribute tickets. Let me know if anyone is interested in attending.

Thanks,

Jim

Detroit Area Steelheaders @ Pro Bass Tuesday, February 24 7pm-9pm (Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills)

BWSA Board Meeting @ McMomorran Tuesday, March 3 7pm-9pm (Port Huron)

Sanilac SFA Meeting (American Legion) Wednesday, March 4 7pm-9-pm (Carsonville)

Erieau Steelhead Seminar @ Pro Bait Sunday, March 8 10am-12pm (Port Huron)

Sarnia BW Anglers (Meeting) Tuesday, March 10 7pm-9pm (Sarnia)

BWSA Wild Game Dinner (Meeting) Wednesday, March 11 7pm-9pm (Port Huron) McMorran Place ***please bring a dish to pass

Thumb Area Steelheaders-Harbor Beach Thursday, March 19 7pm-9pm (Harbor Beach)

and don't forget the "Party of the Year"---Chairperson Rob Helzer

"Fishing Forever Banquet" Thursday, March 26 5pm-11pm @
Fore Lakes Golf Club, 5810 Flinchbaugh Rd. Kimball, MI.
cost is $100 per ticket which includes open bar,dinner, $25 in raffle tickets, $30 one-year membership in BWSA and an original "David H. Bollman" print. Purchase tickets by contacting Zimmer Roofing 810-966-6991 or send check to:

Zimmer Roofing Att. Stacey ot Joann
133 Runnels St.
Port Huron, MI 48060

[mrymar]

I want to explain all of the stuff you get by purchasing a $10 ticket.

• You get entered into the raffle (Alaska trip, ect).
• It allows you to register into the fishing tournament.
• You can use your ticket stub to get 1/2 of a 2nd dinner at the Voyager.
• You can use your ticket stub to get a Free One Day Pass for one into the Blue Water YMCA.

This is a bargain.

[BallsRdragn]

Originally Posted by mrymar

I want to explain all of the stuff you get by purchasing a $10 ticket.

• You get entered into the raffle (Alaska trip, ect).
• It allows you to register into the fishing tournament.
• You can use your ticket stub to get 1/2 of a 2nd dinner at the Voyager.
• You can use your ticket stub to get a Free One Day Pass for one into the Blue Water YMCA.

This is a bargain.

On the ticket side / not tournament. How many raffle tickets were sold last year. Also, a person could buy like 4 or 5 tickets for a better chance to win the Trip or Cuzzi, Right?

[B]Question:[/B] "Super Skipper" is the Captain who's team weighs-in the Heaviest Total Weight of salmonoid. This is the "Grand Daddy" Fishing Prize of them all ($500) and is the envy of all fisherman. Winning this title credits the Captain and team with much honored respect!

The new DNR rules effects our catch ratio's. Are you going to cap the limit? Or it is what it is...and 5 guys could bring in 25 fish. Not likely to happen.... but just wondering.

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The BWSA and the YMCA sold a little over 1,000 tickets each last year. Including the art auction and our special raffle we raised over $23,000. Our goal for this year is to double that!

You can buy as many $10 Raffle Tickets as you wish. It increases your chances of winning! Remember, each ticket has a $20 value and they make great gifts.

2009 DNR regulations will apply (5 salmon--3 trout). A team of 5 fisherman could weigh-in 25 salmonoid.

These are great questions. Keep them coming, it adds to the excitement!

*Anderson's Pro Bait will be holding a Spring Trolling Seminar presented by Tim Cook (King Kong) this Sunday, March 1st @ 10:00 a.m. Joel will be discounting fishing tackle, so take advantage of this opportunity!