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West Suburban Bass Angler - Monthly Meeting Minutes

January2025 Meeting Minutes

Here is the attendance and notes from our January meeting:

 

ATTENDEES:  Greg G, Kyle B, Mike O, Bill O, Dave H, Nate W, Dave V, Bart P, Mike R, Mike Woll, Mario M, Frank R, Umair F, Ryan S, Tim S

           Guest:  Andrew V

 

NOTES:

  1.  Welcome to WSBA for 2025.

  2. Rules will be posted on our website before the next meeting.

  3. Boaters were reminded to send their updated insurance information to Mike O.

  4. There is a mandatory Boater Safety course that is required by BASS and IBN.

  5. Annual Dues and Fees need to be paid. (To date, 16 members are registered for 2025 = 7 Boaters + 9 Non-Boaters).

  6. The IBN President's meeting is scheduled for February 22nd.  Nate & Kyle will attend.  There is a poker tournament immediately after the meeting.

  7. We requested that Nate ask the IBN what our State dues fund.

  8. We discussed the reason for IBN membership.

  9. Bedford Sales has their annual open house on Jan. 17 - 19.

  10. The Schaumburg Outdoors show is Jan. 23 - 26.  Club members usually attend on Friday and then go out to dinner.

  11. We discussed a possible joint tournament with another club.  Members were encouraged to ask other clubs if they are interested.

  12. We discussed the desire for Co-Anglers to be abler to fish any tournament that they want to enter.

  13. VP Kyle stated that there would not be a 50/50 raffle tonight.  He asked for fishing item donations from members for future raffles.

  14. Greg reported that we currently have an operating deficit of approximately $600.  This was due to the 3-year renewal of our website at the end of 2024 and extra costs for trophies and awards in 2024.  Prior member Dave Radionoff has re-joined the Club for 2025.

  15. Umair reported that he had been contacted by one potential new member.

  16. Mike Woll and Dave H are going to meet with the Palatine PD to discuss this year's Fishing Derby to be held on June 7.  We are also committed to the fishing class held the night before the Derby.  Members were encouraged to procure items for prizes at the Derby.  Palatine PD is going to try to sell table space to retailers/others to offset their costs.  Bass Pro/Cabela's is one possibility.  WSBA stated that we would be OK with this.

  17. Mike O and Dave H presented our 2025 schedule.  Mike Wright will post it on our website.

  18. We discussed possibly fishing "paper" tournaments in the future.

  19. Kyle did a presentation on Wire Tying Jig Skirts.

Greg

January

February2025 Meeting Minutes

ATTENDEES:
Nate,Steven,Matthew (New Member),David Allemna (New Member),Roger,Scott,James,Frank,Bill,Ryan,Rachel (Guest),Umair,Bart,Mike W,Tim S,Dave H, Dave C, Mike Olsen

NOTES:

  1. President's Meeting Saturday; Nate and Kyle will attend

  2. Fantasy fishing starts tomorrow.  Topwater 12

  3. Mike Olson:   "What is the point of the BASS membership if the state tournament."   -- We will ask

  4. When is the deadline for the safety course?  The first tournament?   The State tournament?    It takes a long time to take the test .

  5. Kyle reached out to the River Rats to gauge interest  in a joint tournament 

  6. Cabela  is donating a dozen combos or so for the derby.   Three parties WSBA, Palatine  Park District and  BPS/Cabela's ( Low key participation.)   They are bringing an influencer for the Friday night casting program.  

  7. Permits are good to go for all tournaments.

  8. We have 8 - 10 rooms for Kentucky Lake.  Boaters need to call and put down a deposit and make reservations.  under Dave Homan or WSBA   (Thursday - Sunday morning .   Use Dave Homan West Suburban Bass Anglers)

  9. July Sturgeon Bay.   We have  reservations at a spot in Sister baby.

  10. Please pay your dues,   We have a current roster of 28.

  11. Get your insurance to Dave

  12. Buffalo Grove needs help with weigh-in,   May 3 in Mundelein to help with weigh in.   Ask Nate if you are interested.

  13. Classic Traverse bay most likely October 18th 19thish.    

  14. Bonus Sponsored extra prizes:  Last Year

    1. Angler of the year.    500, Dave Homan boater ,   Kyle did $250 n/b    

    2.  Bart $250  Greg $250 Boat

  15. Braidwood scramble?  Anyone want to organize?

  16. Show and tell:   Nate How to buy a boat  

  17. 50/50 brought in $116.  Kyle donated some Jigs,    $58. went to James and he kindly donated it back to the club.

February

March 2025 Meeting Minutes

Guys:

Here is the attendance and notes from our March 12th meeting.

 

ATTENDEES:  Roger F, Greg G, Tim S, Mike O, Kyle B, Dave H, Mike R, Bill O, Nate W, James P, Mike Woll, Bart P, Frank R, Dave V, Ryan S, Scott B, Umair F

 

New Members Dave Alleman and Matt Artajo were also in attendance.  WELCOME Aboard!!

 

  1.  Nate has 3D prints of a man holding a fish for $5.

  2. We discussed the IBN President's Meeting that occurred in February.

    1. The IBN donated $6500 to MAW in 2024.

    2. Clubs have been leaving the IBN.  Membership is very low.

    3. The IBN has a monthly meeting at the VFW in Wilmington that is open to members.

    4. Final Club Rosters are due on June 1.  The State Tournament Roster is due on Aug. 1.

    5. The biggest reason to stay with the IBN is the $1 million Liability Insurance Policy.

    6. Early entry for the BASS Open and Marshalling has begun.

    7. 9 Clubs voted for the location of the State Tournament.  Pool 13 won, but it was moved to Pool 14 due to an Angler's Choice tournament on Pool 13 the same weekend.

    8. You can now use nets in the State Tournament.

    9. You do NOT need to take a Boater Safety Course unless you are fishing in a Regional tournament or higher.

    10. The Regional Open Tournament is July 16 -18 on Lake Erie.

    11. IBN continues to emphasize their Team Series.

    12. The IBN is again hosting the Ralph Sweat Charity Tournament.  See the IBN website.

  3. Greg reviewed the Club finances - Current balance $4,583.25 but we have yet to pay our IBN dues ($65/member) or BASS dues ($30/member).  We currently have 13 Boaters and 13 Non-Boaters that have paid their dues.

  4. No updates from VP, Membership Director, or Conservation Director.

  5. Reminder that the Palatine Fishing Derby is on Jue 7th.

  6. Mike O gave tournament updates.

    1. Dave H has made lodging reservations for our Classic at Traverse Bay in October.  The hotel is 20 mins from the ramp and rooms are blocked until Sept 16.

    2. Dave H has made lodging reservations in Sister Bay for our Sturgeon Bay tournament in July.

    3. Boaters need to send Mike O their current Insurance certificates.  If you use Dave H as your agent, Mike has it.

    4. Reminder to get your Kentucky license if you are fishing Kentucky Lake.

    5. We are staying at the same Quality Inn in Kentucky that we stayed at last year.

  7. We drew partners for Kentucky Lake.  See email from Mike O.

  8. We held a 50/50 Raffle that was won by Scott B.  He donated the winnings back to the Club.  He also won 2 lures donated by Kyle B.  Total amount was $56 to the Club.

Greg

March

April 2025 Meeting Minutes

Here are the Attendance and Notes from the April 16th meeting:

 

ATTENDEES: Greg G, Nate W, Kyle B, James P, Bill O, Frank R, Roger F, Dave V, Bart P, Tim S,

Mike Woll, Dave R, Mike R, Dave C, Mike O, Orlando T, Scott B, Mario M, Dave A, Umair F, Ryan S, Matt A

 

NOTES:

  1.  The IBN is hosting the Ralph Sweat Memorial tournament on the Des Plaines River on 6/28.

  2. The IBN State tournament has been moved to Pool 14 from Pool 13.

  3. Kyle will have MAW tickets at the May meeting.

  4. There was a fatal boating accident today on Smith Lake during an MLD event.  There was also an accident on Lake Norman during an FLW event.

  5. Greg will be submitting the IBN and BASS rosters this month.

  6. Mike Wollenberg reported that Cabelas will donate 25+ rod/reels to the Palatine Fishing derby.  Mike will pick up the combos on 4/28 at 2:00 pm if anyone wants to help.  Cabelas will also promote the derby via flyers.  The derby is on June 7th and we will need volunteers to run it.  Feel free to donate more items as prizes.

  7. Umair asked for volunteers for our monthly fishing presentations.

  8. Our Kentucky Lake tournament was cancelled due to weather and adverse conditions.

  9. We drew partners for Lake Michigan on May 3rd and Lake Mendota on May 17th.

    1. Lake Michigan - You will need an Indiana license to fish in their waters.  The limit is 3 Bass in Indiana/5 Bass in Illinois. We will launch at 95th St.  There is a $21 launch fee.  You can fish the Calumet River/Lake Calumet.  3 hooks are allowed on an A-rig in Indiana.  2 hooks are allowed in Illinois.

    2. Lake Mendota - Remember to get your Wisconsin license.  Get your launch pass online as the machine at the ramp may not work and you will get a ticket.

 

Greg

April

May 2025 Meeting Minutes

Guys;

Here is the attendance and notes from our May 14, 2025 meeting.

 

ATTENDEES: Greg G, Nate W, Dave H, Tim S, Kyle B, Bill O, Roger F, Mario, Dave A, Mike R, Dave C, Dave R, James P, Orlando T, Mike Woll, Umair F, Dave V, Ryan S, Matt A

 

NOTES:

  1.  The IBM Roster is due by June 1.  The State Team Roster is due by August 1.

  2. The IBN is hosting the Ralph Sweat Memorial tournament on June 21.

  3. We will draw partners for Delavan at our June meeting.

  4. Umair, Greg, Kyle had no news to report.

  5. We recapped the Lake Michigan tournament.

  6. We discussed the Lake Mendota tournament. Ramp change and start time were discussed.

  7. The Palatine Fishing Derby is on June 7.

    1. Volunteers for the fishing clinic on Friday, June 6 are Dave V, Mike Woll, Umair, Mike R (?), and Frank R (?).

    2. Volunteers to run the derby on Saturday are Roger F, Mario M, Greg G, Bill O, Dave V, Mike Woll, Ryan S, Dave A, Mike R, Dave C, Nate W, Matt A, Kyle B, Orlando T, and Frank R.

    3. Nate will purchase snacks and drinks to sell.

    4. Dave H has all of the bins with the materials we need to run the derby.

    5. The Palatine Park District has a spreadsheet and software that we can use to track the fish that are caught.

    6. Cabela's donated a large number of used rods and reels.  Mike Woll will prep 15 combos we can give away to those who do not have their own.

    7. Nate will investigate the possibility of the IBN matching the funds from the derby.

  8. A number of members donated tackle as prizes for the derby.  The tackle was sorted and bagged.

 

Greg

May
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