Gillespie Bass Club

Just some information on Newton. Alot of the newer members have never been to this lake and its a pretty good drive. I think from Gillespie to the lake is around 106 miles. Keep this is mind when deciding on a time to leave in the morning. If your wondering about a place to eat, most of the members stop in Effingham at the Iron Skillet. It’s the first Effingham exit. If you don’t feel like driving down the morning of, some of us are going down a day early and staying at the Super 8 in Effingham. This is the second Effingham exit. If you plan on doing that, I would call in advance to book a room. Some other useful info. This lake has enforced an 18 inch limit. Some of you and myself are saying “Have I ever caught an 18 inch fish?” Well they are in there and they are big and mean. Nothing like throwing back a 4 pounder cause it was short! See everyone at the lake.

This is just a reminder that our next meeting is slated for Monday, April 5th. We are drawing for two tournaments. Newton Lake, April 11 and Kentucky Lake, April 24-25. If your planning on fishing Kentucky, this will be an important meeting to attend. Also, those of you who have Bass Club jackets that need returned, please bring them to the meeting. See everyone Monday.

On March 28, 2010, the Gillespie Bass Club held their second tournament of the season on windy and rainy Sangchris Lake. A normally pleasant and beautiful lake to fish, this day Mother Nature had other things in mind. Water temps were ranging in the mid 50’s on the cold end and the low 60’s in the hot ditch. Steady rain and the recent cold front made fishing tougher than what anglers expected. Also note that this lake was a 1 over 15, two under slot limit. The results are as follows:

1st, Mike Slightom, 3 fish, 8.54 lbs.
2nd, Chad Satterlee, 3 fish, 7.38 lbs.
3rd, Dan Archer, 2 fish, 6.41 lbs.
Big Bass, Mike Slightom, 5.53 lbs.

Complete Tournament Results are HERE

YTD standings are HERE

Photos are HERE

Just a reminder that our Sangchris tourney is just around the corner. March 28. We have 35 anglers fishing as of now and there is still time to get in if you would like to fish.

Also, if your wondering about a place to eat for breakfast, the place we usually eat at in Pawnee said they will be open Sunday morning at 5:30. That’s all for now!

On March 14th, 2010, the Gillespie Bass Club held their 1st tournament of the 2010 schedule on well known Coffeen Lake. 32 anglers participated with all 32 anglers weighing in 91 fish for a total weight of 166.59 lbs. A slot limit on the lake of one over and two under made for an interesting day of fishing. The key was getting two quality fish under 15 inches and then a solid over 15 kicker. The winners are as follows:

1st, Mike Slightom, 3 fish, 7.08 lbs.
2nd, Roger Large, 3 fish, 6.54 lbs.
3rd, Nelson Marasti, 3 fish, 6.46 lbs.
Big Bass, Dan Archer, 3.55 lbs.

Complete tournament results can be viewed HERE

Photos from Coffeen are HERE

Just a reminder, remember to set your clocks forward for daylight savings time. If you haven’t paid your yearly dues, it’s $30 dollars. Tournament entry is $25 dollars. These must be paid before you fish. See everyone Sunday!

The pairings for the next two tournaments have been posted. They can be viewed HERE

Roster should be up and working again. All that is needed is some numbers from the new members that we took in by proxy. These will be updated as soon as they provide me with the info.

The roster no longer needs a password.

Check it out and if your current info is not up to date,..please let me know.

Just a reminder, March meeting we will be drawing for two tournaments. Coffeen, March 14th and Sangchris, March 28th. Yearly dues are $30 dollars and must be paid before you fish. Entry fee is still $25 dollars per tournament. These can be paid at the meeting. Unfortunately, anyone not paid before the clubs April meeting, will be dropped from the membership.

Official Schedule for 2010 season!

March 14, Coffeen, 7-3, Main
March 28, Sangchris, 7-3, Strawkas
April 11, Newton, 6-2, Main
April 24-25, Kentucky Lake, TBA, Jonathan Creek, Sportsman Inn.
May 16, Otter, 6-2, Main
May 30, Jacksonville, 6-2, Main
June 13, Litchfield, 6-2, Firemans #2
June 27, Vandalia, 6-2, Main
July 18, Carlinville, 6-2, Main
August 1, Litchfield (Jr/Sr), 8-12, Firemans #2
August 15, Sangchris, 6-2, Strawkas
August 29, His/Her, Gillespie, 8-12, Main
September 12, Rend, 6-2, Sailboat
September 26, Shelbyville, 6-2, Opossum
October 10, Top-Ten Classic, TBA

Just some quick things. The club banquet is scheduled for February 20th, 2010, Gillespie Country Club. Fema’s is the plan for catering the event. Social hour 6:00pm, eat around 7:00. Roger Large is also raffling off a deck of cards. $10 dollars a card, 100% payback in the form of bass pro gift cards! We will have more on this following the January meeting.

The website. Everything should be up and going again. Photos and standings are all current. Roster will need to be updated and accessible prior to 2010 season. Those of you with e-mail, will be receiving newsletters via the internet. So if you have an account, you can send me the information at gillespiebassclub@gmail.com

We also brought back a new page to the site. The fishing report section. It’s located on the side bar. Leave your reports in the comment section.

Also, tournament committee met to discuss this years schedule. It’s not set in stone, but its a good one!