Next Membership Meeting

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 - 7:00 PM

Skilligalee RestaurantGlenside Ave, just North of Broad Street

Come ~ 5:30 PM and enjoy good companyover dinner from the menu

In This Issue...

VAC Columbia shirts for SalePage 6

Tournament NewsPage 9

October SpeakerPage 1

By-Law AmendmentsPage 7-8

Catchy CommentsBy Buddy Nolan, Page 3

BAC K L A S HC o m m e n t a r y f r o m t h eB o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s- B y J o h n W e t l a u f e r , S r .

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RICHMOND VIRGINIA

Football orFishing?

October 2012

In 2006, Kelble and the Waterkeepers Alliance sued two largecorporations for excess discharge of phosphorus and nitrogeninto the Shenandoah River and sued a waste water treatmentplant. He won both suits. Keble also won the right to reviewconstruction site permit applications before they are approved.These are just a few of the court actions Kelble has taken toprotect the river.

If you all have considered fishing the Shenandoah, Jeff willbe a great source of river health and likely fishing spotinformation.

EXCELLENT MENHADEN PROGRAM -SEPTEMBER MEETING

Our guest speaker for the September Membership Meetingwas Chris Moore, Science Advocate from the ChesapeakeBay Foundation. Chris gave what might be the most thoroughhistory of the species and an overview of the current regulationstatus of this important forage fish that the VAC has hosted. Chris is very active in getting the ASMFC on board withprotective actions for menhaden in the waters of theCommonwealth.

OCTOBER PROGRAM – JEFF KELBLE.SHENANDOAH RIVERKEEPER

Jeffrey (Jeff) Kelble was a river guide, primarily for small-mouth bass,on the Shenandoah River for eight years. He was driven out ofbusiness by fish kills in 2002, 2004, and 2005. That’s when he steppedin to restore the health of the river as Shenandoah Riverkeeper

His methods are to observe the Shenandoah River and its watershedfor sources of contamination. The problems he finds includedischarges from processing plants, erosion from construction sites,and direct deposit of manure from cattle and poultry. BACKLASH continued on Page 2...

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2013 DGIF CALENDARS AVAILABLE ATTHE SEPTEMBER MEETING

Special Activities Chairman Don West will have the remainder ofour supply of DGIF Outdoor Calendars at the October Meeting. If you need a quantity now, you are advised to get up with Donfor special delivery. If you have any money or checks outstandingfrom the sale of your calendars, please send it to Don right now. We want to close the books on the sale of calendars November1, 2012.

Note: HOME OR SPECIAL DELIVERY AVAILABLE.

See page 5 of this issue of The Angler

FINAL TWO VAC 2012 TOURNAMENTS INNOVEMBER

The final two tournaments of the Virginia Anglers Club 2912angling year fall in November. First, there is the Virginia SpeckledTrout - Red Drum Tournament on November 3-4. The secondand final tournament is the James River (Chippokes Creek) GarTournament on November 17-18. Angling Activities ChairmanParks Rountrey provides details the two tournaments and offerssome catch advice on page 9 of this Angler.

SPECIAL DISCUSSION AT OCTOBER MEMBERSHIPMEETING

CANCEL THE CV KINNARD ANGLER OF THEMONTH AWARD?

Cancelation of the C.V. Kinnard Angler of the Month Award(effective 12-1-12) was among the four angling rules changesrecommended by the Angling Rules Committee (ARC) for adoptionby the Board of Directors. The ARC felt that low participationin this award justified cancellation. President Glenn Carter willconduct an open discussion at the October Membership Meetingto be sure (1) why this recommendation was made and (2) to besure it reflects of feelings of the VAC Membership..

A second recommended change was the addition of the NorthernSnakehead in the list of fresh water species that the VAC recognizesfor club records and awards. The ARC needs some time to do anassessment of actual Northern Snakehead catches to establish ameaningful set of basic weights. The other recommendationswere reducing basic weights for rooster fish and the verificationof the current use of date/time of catch to determine winnersof fish of identical points or weights in non-tournamentsubmissions. The final set of Angling Rules changes will beannounced at the November BOD meeting and publicized in theNovember Angler.

VAC DONATIONS TO CONSERVATION GROUPS- MEMBER SUGGESTIONS SOUGHT

A line item in the 2012 Virginia Anglers Club Budget sets aside$1000 to be used for discretionary donations to groups thatwork constantly and effectively to improve the anglingenvironment nationwide and groups that help challengedanglers to enjoy some quality time fishing. The VAC LeadershipTeam is asking all members to nominate by October 31, 2012,such groups to receive a donation (and amount) before theend of the year. Please send your suggestions to VAC SecretaryJohn Wetlaufer, Sr. at 804-513-4566 (C) or jlwsr@rcn.com.John will present the collected ideas to the BOD on Nov. 13,2012.

Here is a list of such organizations to which the VAC hasalready competed donations in 2012;

International Game Fish Association

Costal Conservation Association

James River Association

Recreational Fishing Alliance

Nature Conservancy - Virginia Costal Reserve

COUNTRY STORE - SPECIAL SALE - "T" SHIRTS- FIVE BUCKS EACH!!

Storekeeper Eddy Johnston offering any "T" SHIRTemblazoned with the VAC Logo this month for only FIVEDOLLARS! That's right, folks, the same price as a SubwayFoot-Long. He has an assortment of colors and sleeve lengths(short and long). Sale is good for as long the stock is available. Long sleeve weather is coming, so you better stock up now.

COUNTRY STORE - WORKING UP TWO CUSTOMSHIRT ORDERS

Eddy Johnston is offering the special opportunity to buy thespecial edition official Virginia Anglers Club embroideredColumbia Bonehead™'99 brand fishing shirts Eddy Johnstonwants to place special orders for Columbia BoneheadTM stylefishing shirts. The cost of the Columbia shirts will be $60.These Columbia shirts will have two embroidery options, aBill Gallasch popping plug or the VAC name. Eddy also willget up orders for collared Polo style golf style shirts that willbe available at $30 each.. These shirts will have VAC embroideryand will come with no pocket. See page 5of this issue of TheAngler for additional details about the Columbia shirt.

Please contact Eddy at (804) 586-7012 (C) orfishead55@hotmail.com to place your order for these twoexcellent shirts.

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CATCHY COMMENTSby Buddy Noland

BOD APPROVES THE 2013 ANGLING YEARTOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

The Board of Directors has approved the Tournament Schedule forthe 2013 Angling Year .Please see page 6of this issue for the newschedule that has a total of eight tournaments set in 2013..

2012 ANGLING AWARDS BANQUET SET FORSATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2013

MEMBERS CHOICE RAFFLE ITEM SUGGESTIONSNEEDED

The VAC will return to Sam Miller's for the 2012 Awards Banqueton the 26th of January. Price his year will be $30.00 per person.Details will be coming in future issues of The Angler. Mark yourcalendars today. Raffle items will be a Bill Gallasch and a Capt.Ronnie Sides fly box, another exquisite Rob Choi fish print and aspecial Members Choice raffle item to be chosen from a raffle itemsuggested by someone from the Membership.

If you have an idea for a Member's Choice Raffle Item, please letEddy know at (804) 586-7012 (C) or fishead55@hotmail.com. Gota suggestion right now?? Click on Eddy's e-mail address in blue andbe the first to tell him where to go shopping.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE VAC BY-LAWSPRESENTED IN THIS ANGLER

Revisions to the By-Laws of the Virginia Angles Club have beenapproved by the Board of Directors. The Membership will vote onthe proposed amendments by show of hands vote at the November27th Membership Meeting. See page 7 of this issue of The Angler forthe proposed amendments to be voted upon and at which meeting thevote will occur.

For The Leadership Team

John Wetlaufer, Sr., Secretary

Virginia had another fantastic Marlin seasonthis year with 75 Sails, 110 Blue Marlin, and826 White Marlin to date. In fact, the Red

Drum and Speckled Trout bite is going on right now. Ourclub managed two saltwater entries for the past newsletterperiod. Former member, Randy Cullinan of “PredatorFishing Systems”, recently said he had heard the VAC wasleaning toward being a freshwater fishing club. I can’t provehim wrong this month!

Charlie Fasano did manage a Club record, a saltwater entrywith a 13 pound, 2 ounce, Blueline Tilefish on 50 braid fishingnear the Norfolk Canyon. This 164 point catch will replaceMickey Kodroff ’s 11 pound record and takes the lead onboth the “species” and “heaviest” categories.

Several weeks ago, Randy Cullinan, Billy Dale, and I fishedoff Hatteras and landed three Wahoo. We missed numerousothers and lost our share of tackle with cut-offs above ourwire leaders. The fish weighed 38, 33, and 28 pounds. All insight of Dean’s Wreck in 40 fathoms!

Recently, Ricky Dale took his friend Jeff Doughty, andJeff ’s wife, Angie, to the CBBT on his 29’ Regulator. Withthoughts of filling the freezer with a limit of large Flounder,the crew did manage to land a variety of species includingBluefish, Black Sea Bass, and Spot. Angie said the fishing wasreally great, but didn’t understand why the fish were so small.Capt. Ricky Dale said that he is “breaking the boat in slowand will be gradually building up to “keeper fish”! Love thiseditorial privilege.

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While speckled Trout fishing with Stuart Lee, Bobby Broughton caughta nice 3 pound, 1 ounce, fish off Oregon Inlet with a grub for bait. Thetrout is worth 122 points on 6# spin. Stuart keeps great records of everyfishing trip and when he put his trout rod away last weekend, he had landed1,296 trout this season in North Carolina! Quite a bit better catch than the300 plus season of last year.

Sal Peluso sent in four 50 point entries of Flounder, Bluefish, CommonPompano, and Red Drum from the surf at Buxton, NC. He wants to earnhis “Anglers Rating” before the old salt, John Wetlaufer, attains his rating.John has been working on his rating for over 30 plus years!

Lee Rothgeb had four freshwater entries this past period including aSmallmouth Bass, a Largemouth Bass, and two 18 pound Flathead Catfish.The highest point Catfish is worth 243 points and was caught on 4# tackleusing a live Bluegill for bait from the James River.

Capt. Art Conway of “Conway’s River Rat Guide Service” continues to landa variety of fish from the Chickahominy Lake. Art turned in a Sunfish, aYellow Perch, and a 11 ounce Black Crappie. The Crappie had the mostpoints with 109.

Fishing the James River in early September, Bob Brown landed two niceSmallmouth Bass. Bob’s largest fish weighed 3 pounds, 12 ounces, and wascaught on live bait on 6# tackle. The 171 point species takes the “heaviestcategory” lead. The 3 pound, 8 ounce, Smallmouth was landed on 4# spinusing a buzz bait and worth 253 points which was the highest point entrythis month!

The waters are cooling down and the fall migration is getting into full swing. Let’s go catch some fish!

Keeping it reel,Buddy

Claire and Nora

Claire and Nora

Parks, Claire and Nora

NEED CALENDERS? – CALL DON WEST –

HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Don West will personally deliver to you any number of 2013 DGIF Outdoor Calendars you will need for yoursales. Call Don at his office at 371-6748 or his home at 897-8723 and let him know how many copies of thecalendars you will need. Don will gladly deliver the number of calendars you need to your home, your businessor where ever else it will be convenient for you to pick calendars up from Don. Call soon! Availability isshrinking daily.

CUSTOM SHIRT ORDER DETAILS

Eddy Johnston has made arrangement for VAC Members to place orders for a special “Virginia AnglersClub Edition” of the famous Columbia BoneheadTM long- sleeve 100% cotton fishing shirts. Eddy willtake individual orders for these high quality and very comfortable shirts @ about $60.00 each. Shirts willbe available in the standard Columbia rainbow of colors and will have “Virginia Anglers Club / Richmond,VA or a Bill Gallasch custom embroidered popping bug embroidered above one pocket. The Columbiawebsite (www.columbia.com) contains pictures of this shirt which can be shown in any color available.

Be sure to see Eddy to place your order. Payment (cash or check) with order please.

Shirt Description from the Columbia Website.:

Designed to meet the needs of active anglers, this cool, protective shirt is constructed of soft cotton poplin,with adjustable sleeve length and fly box pockets and a rod holder loop at the left chest. Style #FM7120.

• Construction: Four hook and loop closurefly box pockets at the chest and a rodholder loop at the left chest. Relaxed fit.Utility loop. Rod holder. Hook andloop on collar tip. Mesh-lined ventat center back.

• Fabric: 100% cotton poplin.

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HELP KEEP ANGLING LEGAL – REPORT VIOLATIONS

FreshwaterIf you suspect or witness an angling or hunting violation, report it to

VADGIF Wildlife Crimeline at 1-800-237-5712.

SaltwaterIf you have a need to report to the VA Marine Resources Commission any emergency,

boating accident or other violation, call the Marine Police Dispatch Centertoll free at 1-800-541-4646

2013 VAC TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE AS APPROVED BY THE BOD

(8 events – 10 species – 5 salt 5 fresh)

Virginia / North Carolina Striped Bass: Dec.15- Dec. 31 2012 (no blow date)

Virginia Yellow Perch: March 9-10 (blow date following weekend) (full moon Mar. 11) would Feb full moonbe too early?

Kelly Stafford Memorial Hickory Shad and White Perch*: April 6-7(James River) (blow date April 13-14)(Easter March 31)

Bernie Skydanek Memorial Eastern Shore VA Surf - Red & Black Drum* May 11-12 (tides high @ 9:49 am)(blow date flowing week – but tides not right?? (Memorial weekend the 25th)

Virginia Flounder: July 20-21 (blow date following weekend)

New River VA Smallmouth*: September 21-22 (no blow date)

Virginia Speckled Trout: October 26-27 (blow date following weekend)

Note: No fishing inside private hot ditch on Elizabeth River.

James River VA (Chippokes Creek) Gar: November 23-24 (no blow date)

* Social gathering tentatively planned (3)

Anglers Take Note of Tournament Rules

1) Time limit to report catches - 24 hours following end of event

2) Only 2 fish of a species may be entered per person. Fish can be entered in either weight or points categoryor one fish in each category. A single fish can not be entered both ways.

3) There is no minimum weight or no minimum points required for a tournament entry.

(Parks Rountrey - 10-9-12)

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PROPOSED VIRGINIA ANGLERS CLUB BY-LAW AMENDMENTSThe proposed amendments to the By-laws of the Virginia Anglers Club are published for the second time for theinformation and understanding of the voting membership of the Club. The amendments will be voted upon by show-of-hands vote at the regular November Membership Meeting, November 27, 2012 which starts at 7:00 PM at theSkilligalee Restaurant.

Color Key: Added text in BLUE. Deleted text in BLUE with strike thru.Commentary on proposed amendment inside brackets in [RED].

Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Virginia Anglers Club

Article I - Organization 

            Section 1:  The officers of this organization shall consist of a president, a first vice president(programs), a second vice president (angling activities), a conservation third vice president (conservationand legislation) , a recording secretary, an assistant a newsletter secretary / webmaster and a treasurer(as amended 1/22/94). 

[Amends By-laws to reflect present officers and their titles.]

            The election of members to the board of directors and the election of officers shall be by thecard, electronic or letter ballot among resident, non-resident and life members, upon which thenominations made by the nominating committee shall appear. Space is to be provided for write-invotes. All ballots received post-marked prior to December 31st shall be counted, and the election ofnew officers and directors shall be certified by the judges of election, who shall be two (2) in numberappointed by the president of the club (as amended 11/27/07). 

[Amends By-laws to delete balloting by card and to include electronic balloting for officers.]Vice president 

            Section 3:  In the absence of the president, the first, second or third vice president (in orderand if present) shall preside and perform all of the duties of the president. In the absence of thepresident and first vice president, the second vice president shall preside and perform all the dutiesof the president. In the absence of the president and first vice president, the second vice presidentshall preside and perform all the duties of the president. In the absence of the third vice president,the board of directors shall appoint a president pro tem.  

[Amends By-laws to reflect "pro-tem" duties of the three (3) vice presidents and simplifies verbiageof Section 3. ]

Secretaries:             Section 4A:  It shall be the duty of the recording secretary and assistant to keep a completerecord of the proceedings of the organization, the name and address of each member, to issue thenotices of meetings, to conduct correspondence and to do such other things as they may, from timeto time, be requested to do by the president or board of directors.

Section 4B:  It shall be the duty of the newsletter secretary / webmaster to collect and editinformation for the monthly newsletter, The Angler, and convey such information to the person(s)producing and distributing The Angler. As webmaster, he/she shall be responsible for the functionalityand content of the Virginia Anglers Club website, maintain the official roster of Club members thereonand issue any special electronic informational notices as requested.

[Amends By-laws to be consistent with titles and duties of current secretaries.]

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PROPOSED VIRGINIA ANGLERS CLUB BY-LAW AMENDMENTS

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Article III

Memberships 

Section 5:  Any prospective member must attend one regular membership meeting. Prospectivemembers residing within a twenty- five (25) mile radius of Richmond must attend one regular membershipmeeting and one orientation meeting prior to being voted on for acceptance and Prospective residentmembers must should be accompanied by their first sponsor. (as amended 9-28-76). 

[Amends By-laws to be consistent with current requirements and practices regarding prospectivemembers.]

Section 6:  There shall be a class of membership designated ”life members” who would be thosepersons from the club membership, elected by the board of directors, who by reason of their activities,have made an outstanding contribution to the Virginia Anglers Club, the improvement of sport fishing,and the conservation of natural water resources. Any member who attains the rating of Master Angler,will automatically become a "life member". This membership "Life Membership" provides the samerights and privileges as that of an active membership but without assessment of annual dues (asamended 5-14-73).   

[Amends By-laws to include attainment of the rating of Master Angler as an automatic qualificationto become a "life member"]      

Article IV

Dues 

[Amends By-laws to delete an optional dues assignment no longer offered.]

Article V

Meetings 

            Section 3:  A quorum shall consist of a minimum of twenty (20) members present at anyregular or special meeting (as amended 9-24-68). A quorum may also consist of a combined returnof a minimum of twenty (20) electronic and paper ballots where an issue is presented for a membershipvote via the internet with members not having access to the internet receiving paper ballots by mail.

[Amends By-laws to permit electronic balloting to be used where an issue needing a vote by votingmembers is not conducted at a regular or special meeting.]

(End of Proposed Amendments)

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Virginia Speck Trout & Redfish Tournament*: November 3-4 (blow date followingweekend)Note: Fishing area includes all Virginia waters, but no tournament fishing allowed inside private“hot ditch” on the Elizabeth River.Since our spring Red Drum tournament was blown out, we are adding red drum as a second species for thistournament. Recent speck and red drum fishing has been the best in many years! Our tourney will be at apeak time for actively feeding fall spotted sea trout. This is a two species event including red drum – so it’slike two tournaments at the same time. Both these fish can be caught on all the same artificial or live baits.For light tackle points - various soft plastic baits and mirro-lures are effective on light spinning and plug gear.Fish are available in skinny water and very easy to get to so any trailerable boat, jon boat or even kayaks andwading can be very effective. If you have not tried it before, now is a great time - be sure to plan on fishingand learning with us. Contact Chairman to confirm event if weather is questionable.Times: All Saturday and Sunday

Two ways to win! We will recognize three places for heaviest weight fish and three places for highest pointfish for each species. First = 3 pts. Second = 2 pts. Third = 1 pt. These points will apply towards theannual Salt Water Tournament Angler of the Year competition. A fish can be entered by weight or points(angler must declare which category) but not both ways for 1 fish. Only 2 fish of each species can be enteredper person. Entries must be turned in within 24 hours from the end of tournament. You can register yourcatches by calling or e-mail entries to Angling Activities Chairman Parks Rountrey 804-349-6001(prountrey@comcast.net).

James River Gar: November 17-18 (blow date following weekend)

This will be a repeat of our club’s successful gar tournament last year – but hopefully with bigger fish! Somenice gar can be found many places in the James River system - including the Chickahominy, but this timeof year Chippokes Creek (just off the James) is the top venue for club members seeking large gar. Thereare many access points on the Chick and the James. Those who want to fish Chippokes can reach the areaby leaving from the free Morris Creek Ramp in the Chickahominy Wildlife Management Areawww.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=1 or for a fee use the more convenient James City CountyRiverfront Park Ramp http://www.jccegov.com/recreation/parks/chickahominy-park.html on the Eastend of the Route 5 Bridge over the Chick.Times: All Saturday and SundayTips: The fish will eat large minnows, suspended live - or dead on the bottom. They range from 2 to 17 lbs.and can easily be caught on 2# or 4# test with 8# mono leader. They also will take artificial baits if you havethe patience to miss many hookups and stick with casting. Parks will be happy to provide some pointers inadvance – feel free to call or e-mail Parks Rountrey: cell 804-349-6001 (prountrey@comcast.net).

Call in entries within 24 hours from the end of tournament to Angling Activities Chairman Parks Rountrey804-349-6001. You cannot change an entry once you have registered it with the Chairman.You do not need to fill out cards to turn in for the tournament, but do need a card if you want it to beregistered as a club entry.Tournament First Place Awards for both weight and points = Anglers Choice: Traditional pewter cup, $40Green Top gift card or a VAC Banquet ticket.

The Angling Activities Chairman is looking for input and ideas for potential tournaments in 2013. Pleasecall or e-mail Parks Rountrey with suggestions.

Tournament News

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SPECIES ANGLER WEIGHT LN DIV. PTS DATE LOCATION BAIT

2012 SPECIES LEADERS - SALTWATERAMBERJACK, GREATER JH Sheffield 17-8 8 Plug 194 8/13/12 38 Deg. Tower, NC JigBASS, BLACK SEA BL Noland 3-8 2 Spin 411 6/20/12 Triangle Wrecks, VA Stingsilver JigBASS, STRIPED JH Sheffield 42-0 6 Gen 560 12/31/11 Eastern Shore, VA EelBLUEFISH M Kodroff 11-0 12 Plug 122 12/15/11 Oregon Inlet, NC JigCOBIA S Peluso 38-11 Any Surf 257 6/13/12 Hatteras, NC BunkerCROAKER Johnny Wetlaufer 1-7 6 Spin 129 5/3/12 Rappahannock River, VA Fin-S FishDRUM, BLACK Robbie Robinson 36-0 8 Plug 288 6/21/12 CBBT, VA Bucktail/GulpDRUM, RED Robbie Robinson 18-8 6 Plug 284 8/18/12 CBBT, VA Jig/GulpFLOUNDER, SUMMER M Cline 5-11 4 Plug 355 6/19/12 CBBT, VA Jig/GulpMARLIN, WHITE BL Noland 55 (rel)50 Gen 122 6/28/12 Hatteras, NC Seawitch/BallyhooSEATROUT, SPOTTED F Cousins 8-6 2 Spin 558 12/27/11 Elizabeth River, VA MirrolureSPADEFISH Robbie Robinson 5-4 6 Gen 167 6/20/12 Virginia Beach, VA ClamTILEFISH, BLUELINE C Fasano 13-2 50 Braid 164 9/2/12 Norfolk Caynon, VA Cut Bait

2012 SPECIES LEADERS - FRESHWATERBASS, LARGEMOUTH F Cousins 6-14 2 Spin 458 4/20/12 Elly's Pond, VA Artifical WormBASS, ROCK & ROANOKEW Nicar 1-2 4 Spin 296 5/16/12 Nottoway River, VA CrankbaitBASS, SMALLMOUTH JP Rountrey 2-12 2 Spin 275 8/21/12 James River, VA Soft Plastic JigCARP S Lee 18-0 4 Spin 450 5/21/12 Private Pond, VA Tube JigCATFISH, BLUE B Shepherd 52-0 6 Gen 489 2/3/12 James River, VA Cut ShadCATFISH, FLATHEAD RJ Brown 27-0 4 Gen 365 12/2/11 James River, VA Cut BaitCRAPPIE, ALL Robbie Robinson 1-11 2 Plug 267 2/18/12 Chickahominy River, VA Blade BaitGAR, ALL F Cousins 9-14 2 Plug 359 1/7/12 James River, VA GrubPERCH, WHITE ES Johnston 1-0 2 Fly 333 4/3/12 James River, VA FlyPERCH, YELLOW Robbie Robinson 1-9 2 Plug 411 3/3/12 Chickahominy River, VA Blade BaitPICKERAL, CHAIN F Cousins 3-1 2 Gen 306 12/9/11 Lake Cohoon, VA Art. WormSHAD, AMERICAN M Kodroff 4-0 4 Spin 239 3/13/12 Tar River, NC DartSHAD, HICKORY F Cousins 2-4 2 Fly 321 3/13/12 Roanoke River, VA Shad FlySUNFISH, ALL B Shepherd 1-0 2 Spin 263 3/17/12 Private Pond, VA GrubSUNFISH, REDEAR D Nobles 0-10 2 Fly 125 4/14/12 King William Pond, VA Wooly BuggerSUNFISH, REDEAR W Nicar 2-0 4 Gen 200 5/2/12 Western Branch, VA Night CrawlerTROUT, RAINBOW D Nobles 3-8 2 Fly 273 6/2/12 Mossey Creek, VA Wooley Bugger

2012 DIVISION LEADERS - SALTWATERSEATROUT, SPOTTED F Cousins 8-6 2 Spin 558 12/27/11 Elizabeth River, VA MirrolureFLOUNDER, SUMMER M Cline 5-11 4 Plug 355 6/19/12 CBBT, VA Jig/GulpBASS, STRIPED A Campbell 26-8 12 Fly 331 12/29/11 York River, VA Half & Half FlyBASS, STRIPED JH Sheffield 42-0 6 Gen 560 12/31/11 Eastern Shore, VA EelDRUM, RED B Shepherd 36-0 50-0 Surf 257 5/6/12 Eastern Shore, VA Peeler Crab

2012 DIVISION LEADERS - FRESHWATERBASS, LARGEMOUTH F Cousins 6-14 2 Spin 458 4/20/12 Elly's Pond, VA Artifical WormPERCH, YELLOW Robbie Robinson 1-9 2 Plug 411 3/3/12 Chickahominy River, VA Blade BaitPERCH, WHITE ES Johnston 1-0 2 Fly 333 4/3/12 James River, VA FlyCATFISH, BLUE B Shepherd 52-0 6 Gen 489 2/3/12 James River, VA Cut Shad

2012 SPECIES LEADERS LARGEST -FRESHWATERBASS, LARGEMOUTH F Cousins 6-14BASS, ROCK & ROANOKEW Nicar 1-2BASS, SMALLMOUTH RJ Brown 3-12CARP S Lee 18-0CATFISH, BLUE B Shepherd 52-0CATFISH, FLATHEAD L Rothgeb 27-8CRAPPIE, ALL W Nicar 1-15GAR, ALL F Cousins 9-14PERCH, WHITE GN Carter 1-6PERCH, YELLOW Robbie Robinson 1-9PICKERAL, CHAIN F Cousins 3-1SHAD, AMERICAN M Kodroff 4-0SHAD, HICKORY A Campbell 3-0SUNFISH, ALL B Shepherd 1-0SUNFISH, REDEAR D Nobles 0-10SUNFISH, REDEAR W Nicar 2-0TROUT, RAINBOW D Nobles 3-8

2012 SPECIES LEADERS LARGEST -SALTWATERAMBERJACK, GREATER JH Sheffield 17-8BASS, BLACK SEA BL Noland 3-8BASS, STRIPED L Houser 45-0BLUEFISH M Kodroff 11-0COBIA S Peluso 38-11CROAKER Johnny Wetlaufer 1-7DRUM, BLACK Robbie Robinson 36-0DRUM, RED B Shepherd 36-0FLOUNDER, SUMMER Robbie Robinson 6-2SEATROUT, SPOTTED F Cousins 8-6SPADEFISH Robbie Robinson 5-4TILEFISH, BLUELINE C Fasano 13-2

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VIRGINIA ANGLERS CLUB - 10/11/12

SPECIES ANGLER WEIGHT LN DIV. PTS DATE LOCATION BAIT

C.V. KINNARD AWARD COMPETITION - thru 10/11/12

ANGLER FIRSTS SECONDS THIRDS PLACES POINTS AVERAGE

Fred Cousins 3 1 0 4 1787(rev) 446

Parks Rountrey 1 1 2 4 810 202

Bob Shepherd 0 2 0 2 746 373

Billy Nicar 0 0 2 2 580 290

Stuart Lee 1 0 0 1 450 450

Bruce Henderson 0 0 1 1 400 400

Lee Rothgeb 1 0 1 2 391 195

Bob Brown 0 2 0 2 387 193

Eddy Johnston 0 1 0 1 333 333

Sal Peluso 1 0 0 1 287 287

NEW CLUB RECORDS - SALTWATERSEATROUT, SPOTTED F Cousins 8-6 2 Spin 558 12/27/11 Elizabeth River, VA MirrolureBASS, STRIPED L Houser 45-0 16 Gen 281 12/23/11 Chesapeake Bay, VA EelBASS, STRIPED A Campbell 26-8 12 Fly 331 12/29/11 York River, VA Half & Half FlyBASS, STRIPED JH Sheffield 42-0 6 Gen 560 12/31/11 Eastern Shore, VA EelFLOUNDER, SUMMER M Cline 5-11 4 Plug 355 6/19/12 CBBT, VA Jig/GulpFLOUNDER, SUMMER Robbie Robinson 6-2 8 Plug 255 6/18/12 CBBT, VA Bucktail/GulpCOBIA S Peluso 38-11 Any Surf 257 6/13/12 Hatteras, NC BunkerTILEFISH, BLUELINE C Fasano 13-2 50 Braid 164 9/2/12 Norfolk Caynon, VA Cut Bait

NEW CLUB RECORDS - FRESHWATERCATFISH, FLATHEAD RJ Brown 27-0 4 Gen 365 12/2/11 James River, VA Cut BaitSUNFISH, ALL B Shepherd 1-0 2 Spin 263 3/17/12 Private Pond, VA GrubSHAD, HICKORY A Campbell 3-0 8 Fly 265 3/23/12 James River, VA FlyPERCH, WHITE GN Carter 1-6 8 Fly 269 4/1/12 James River, VA Shad FlyCATFISH, FLATHEAD L Houser 23-8 8 Plug 267 4/13/12 James River, VA Silver BuddySUNFISH, ALL D Nobles 0-11 2 Fly 229 4/14/12 King William Pond, VA Wooly BuggerSUNFISH, REDEAR D Nobles 0-10 2 Fly 125 4/14/12 King William Pond, VA Wooly BuggerCATFISH, FLATHEAD L Rothgeb 25-0 20 Gen 148 8/21/12 James River, VA BluegillCATFISH, FLATHEAD L Rothgeb 27-8 20 B Gen 162 9/8/12 James River, VA Bluegill

TOP YOUTH CATCHES - FRESHWATER (LOCAL)SUNFISH, ALL Claire Watkinson (5 yrs.) 0-9 2 Spin 148 4/30/12 Private Pond, VA Plastic Grub 0-6 yoPERCH, WHITE Ryan Farley (age 9) 0-12 4 Spin 163 5/17/12 Lodge Creek, VA Red Head Jigl 7-12 yo

HIGHEST POINT NON-LOCAL CATCH - SALTWATER (LOCAL)PERMIT D Nobles 18-0 16 Fly 150 5/8/12 Key West, FL Crab Imitation Fly

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