Fishing Committee – Ray Earle
The fishing committee cannot thank you enough for your generous donations and enthusiastic support. Because of your generosity we were able to have one of the finest fishing and fun filled seasons on this lake ever.
We started the 2008 season in June with our annual Buddy Bass Contest. Vince LaPrete successfully defended his title with a total weight of 12 pounds 5 ounces with a 5 fish limit. Congratulations to Vince LaPrete and his 2008 fishing partner Tom Byleckie.
Look forward to seeing you next year.
For information about the contestants, their catch and a list of all the weights please visit our web site at: http://www.lakeowassa.org/ and click on the Fishing Club tab. And for pictures go to the Activities and Photos tab.
Our web site is the best source of information to see upcoming events and contest results.
On the July 4th weekend we held our Annual Sunny Contest for children age 15 and under. Samantha Benson took first place with 25 sunnies with a total weight of 9 pounds 8 ounces. For information about the contestants, their catch and a list weights please visit our web site at: http://www.lakeowassa.org/ and click on the Fishing Club tab. And for pictures go to the Activities and Photos tab.
Our year-long fishing contest comes to an end on August 10th. Trophies will be awarded at the LOCA general meeting which will be held at 10am on August 24th at the Branchville Fire House.
The 2008 - 2009 Fishing Contest starts on August 11th 2008. Please try to enter as many fish as possible because it is the best way we have to know the fish inventory in the lake.
The Fishing Committee purchased a seining net and has started to randomly seine. The purpose of this activity will be to compile a data base so that we can enhance our knowledge and appropriately stock the lake. For example, in early September we will be stocking the lake with 1,500 hybrid stripped bass approximately 6 to 8 inches in length. These fish do very well in this lake and the members are having a lot of fun catching them.
The first LOCA Fishing Seminar was scheduled to be held on the island on August 2nd. Unfortunately weather forced a cancellation and a rain date will be announced on the web site as soon as possible. Be sure to join us at this gathering on the island where some of the lake’s long-time fishermen will review tactics and your equipment.
Everyone who has enjoyed fishing the lake this year thanks you. Please continue to support the LOCA Fishing Club. Your donations have allowed us to sponsor all these wonderful programs and events. Good luck and good fishing!
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