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Mar 2nd, 2015
, 2003
Next Meeting
Monday
Mar 2nd
7:00PM
Great Bridge Baptist Church
640 S. Battlefield Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
GBFA OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
JOE STEPHENSON
685-6823
VICE PRES.
CHAIRMAN
BUTCH PIERCE
277-9067
EVENTS CHAIR
GEORGE PERRY
207-4724
MEMBER-AT– LARGE
JERRY HUGHES
548-2290
UP-COMING EVENTS CALENDAR
Edward Lewis came and talked freshwater fishing with the club
at February’s meeting
SECRETARY
CLIFF GRAF
436-7840
TREASURER
GEORGE REICH
421-7333
TOURNAMENT
DIRECTOR
LORI BOWEN
482-5096
PRIZE FISH
DIRECTOR
JOHN ERMALINSKI
482-5553
MEMBERSHIP
CHAIRMAN
VIKKI MARR
572-7113
Upcoming Events Include:
3/14/15 GBFA Fishing Flea Market
3/15/15 thru 3/22/15 Week long freshwater tournament
3/28/15 Oyster Roast
5/9/15 Hunt for Hard Heads
"The true fisherman approaches the first day of fishing season
with all the sense of wonder and awe of a child approaching
Christmas." - Robert Traver
REFRESHMENT RALPH PENNINGTON
CHAIRMAN
482-1338
WAYS-MEANS
CHAIRMAN
NANCY PERRY
207-4724
CLUB
LIBRARIAN
JOE SIMONS
546-9625
NEWSLETTER
DANIEL KRIPAROS
GBFA
Annual Dues
Please remember to pay your dues at the March meeting.
Fish of the Month
January
February
catfish - no winner
Yellow Perch
March
Crappie
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Tautog
Large Mouth Bass
Spadefish
Flounder
Cobia
Spot
Red Drum
Speckled Trout
Striped Bass
Scholarship Application
Inside this month’s newsletter is the application for the GBFA annual scholarship.
Each year, the GBFA awards $1,000 to a graduating senior who has shown
excellence in scholastic and community service. This scholarship is open to the
GBFA membership, which includes the entire family, and to anyone recommended
by a GBFA member.
Tournament Director
March 15th to March 22nd is the week long fresh water tournament. Details are in this
month’s newsletter
Just a reminder that we won the Hunt for Hard Heads last year and will be hosting the
event in May. The date is May 9th mark your calendars we will need members to
help us cook, please sign up. Thank you. Remember to just keep on fishing…..it’s
the best therapy…
Oyster Roast
Oyster Roast March 28th cost $10.00 per person please bring a side dish, we will
have a special raffle $5.00 Daiwa Lexa spinning rod & reel, and a Vera Bradley bag
$2.00 raffle for the ladies.
Fishing Flea Market
It’s that time of year again when the GBFA will host its annual Fishing Flea Market.
This is the club’s 6th season of hosting this community wide event. It’s a great place
to get some great deals, meet people, beat the winter doldrums and get ready for
spring. Come to the meeting to see how you can get involved. This event relies on the
membership for its success. Tell your friends and neighbors.
GBFA
GBFA Annual Banquet
The GBFA held our 2014 awards banquet February 21, 2014. We had counted between 145 to 150
people who attended.
The banquet is an all-day event for some in the kitchen and a big thank-you and job well done to
Paul and his entire kitchen crew. Without each of your contributions our banquet would not be the
success it is. The meal was great. There was something for everyone, I know because I had a little
of everything.
In addition to the food the GBFA has a very extensive raffle that helps fund this event. Thanks to
everyone that donated items, prepared the raffle table, sold tickets and organized the raffle. This
was a great team effort that resulted in successfully raising funds, members and guests winning
rods, reels, lures, coolers, gift cards and many other items. Please support our sponsors who
donated items to the raffle and let them know GBFA members return their support.
We had several awards presented to members for the following categories:
Jr. Anglers
Devin Erickson
Jared Vogt
(Joe Simon’s grandson)
(Lori & Steve Bowen’s grandson)
Angler Achievement Awards
Each club member that reported a fish to the Prize Fish Director that was at least 75% of citation
was awarded a certificate. Approximately 40 certificates were awarded. Congratulations to all on
their 2014 catch. Tight lines in 2015!!
Matrix Winners
Lori Bowen
Maurice Lindsey
John Ermalinski
Cindy Kriparos
Dan Kriparos
Lee Bagley
Female Angler of The Year
Vikki Marr
Fish of The Month
Ray Sherman
John Ermalinski
Steve Bowen
Vikki Marr
Kevin Lew
Member of The Year
Lori Bown
Angler of The Year
Lee Bagley
Lori Bowen
(Tie)
Congratulations to all the award and raffle winners. Thank-you George Perry for stepping up as
event coordinator. Also, thanks again for the time and talent donated by the many volunteers that
worked to put this event together.
GBFA
GBFA
Fish of the Month, Featured Fish & Matrix Tournament
At each meeting it is appreciated if your entries into any of the ongoing fishing tournaments be given as early as
possible to John Ermalinski so he can tally the results during the meeting. For clarity we will have the Fish of the
Month and Featured Fish run from meeting to meeting rather than calendar months. This will eliminate holdover
fish for a following meeting a month after the fish were caught. Please note that any size fish can win the
Featured Fish of the Month contest or be included on the Matrix. However, for the Fish of The Month contest a
fish must meet 75% of the citation weight or length for release fish to qualify. The following spreadsheet
provides the minimum requirements. Additionally, fish are required to be caught in Virginia or a neighboring
state to qualify. Please fill out all (or as many as possible) of blanks on the entry form. Entry forms can be
downloaded from www.gbfa.com
Saltwater Fish of Month Requirements
Species
Amberjack
Red Drum
Jack Crevalle
False Albacore
Blue Fin Tuna
Yellow Fin Tuna
Big Eye Tuna
Black Drum
Cobia
Long Fin Tuna
Striped Bass
Wahoo
Dolphin
King Mackerel
Bluefish
Sheepshead
Blueline Tilefish
Gray Trout
Spadefish
Tautog
Flounder
Black Sea Bass
Speckled Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Gray Triggerfish
Croaker
Pompano
Roundhead
Spot
Citation Weight
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
100lbs
70 lbs
70 lbs
80 lbs
55 lbs
40 lbs
40 lbs
35 lbs
25 lbs
20 lbs
16 lbs
10 lbs
10 lbs
9 lbs
9 lbs
9 lbs
7 lbs
5 lbs
5 lbs
4 lbs
4 lbs
3 lbs
1.5 lbs
1.5 lbs
1 lb
Species
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Sunfish
White Bass
Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
White Perch
Channel Catfish
Blue Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Chain Pickerel
Muskellunge
Northern Pike
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Gar
Bowfin
Carp
Freshwater Drum
Citation Weight
8lbs
5 lbs
2 lbs
1 lb
2.5 lbs
20 lbs
8 lbs
1.25 lbs
12 lbs
30 lbs
25 lbs
4 lbs
15 lbs
6 lbs
5 lbs
1.25 lbs
10 lbs
10 lbs
20 lbs
6 lbs
75% Weight
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
75 lbs
52.5 lbs
52.5 lbs
60 lbs
41.25 lbs
30 lbs
30 lbs
26.25 lbs
18.75 lbs
15 lbs
12 lbs
7.5 lbs
7.5 lbs
6.75 lbs
6.75 lbs
6.75 lbs
5.25 lbs
3.75 lbs
3.75 lbs
3 lbs
3 lbs
2.25 lbs
1.125 lbs
1.125 lbs
.75 lb
Citation Release
50”
46”
40”
32”
60”
N/A
N/A
46”
50”
N/A
44”
N/A
N/A
N/A
36”
24”
N/A
30”
22”
23”
26”
N/A
24”
26”
20”
20”
16”
16”
13”
75% Release
37.5”
37.5”
30”
24”
45”
N/A
N/A
34.5”
37.5”
N/A
31”
N/A
N/A
N/A
27”
18”
N/A
22.5”
16.5”
17.25”
19.5”
N/A
18”
19.5”
15”
15”
12”
12”
9.75”
Freshwater Fish of Month Requirements
75% Weight
6 lbs
3.75 lbs
1.5 lbs
.75 lb
1.875 lbs
15 lbs
6 lbs
.9375 lbs
9 lbs
22.5 lbs
18.75 lbs
3 lbs
11.25 lbs
4.5 lbs
3.75 lbs
.9375 lbs
7.5 lbs
7.5 lbs
15 lbs
4.5 lbs
Citation Length
22”
20”
15”
11”
18”
37”
24”
13”
30”
38”
40”
24”
40”
30”
25”
12”
40”
30”
34”
24”
75% Length
16.5”
15”
11.25”
8.25”
13.5”
27.75”
18”
9.75”
22.5”
28.5”
30”
18”
30”
22.5”
18.75”
9”
30”
22.5’
25.5”
18”
GBFA
Some Early Season Northwest River Fish
I’ve never seen a pumpkinseed perch before?
A nice 21.5” bowfin
The water temperature was 39
degrees F and windy. All the fish
fought much less that what they
could in the summer time. When
handled for release, they felt like
you just pulled them out of the
freezer.
A very cold Crappie
My first Yellow Perch
GBFA
Tip of the Month
This month’s tip was submitted by Cliff Graf. It involves safety and everyone that owns a boat
should be doing it. That is; filling out a float plan prior to ANY trip involving a boat. If you are
going for just a few hours on your boat, let someone know where you expect to be and when you
expect to return. If you plan a longer cruise, leave a copy of a written float plan with your
marina, yacht club, or friend. A float plan includes a description of your boat, who is on board, a
description of the safety equipment you are carrying, where you expect to be, and when you
expect to be there. Instruct the person holding the float plan to notify the Coast Guard or other
appropriate agency if you do not return within a reasonable time after your scheduled arrival
(taking into account weather, etc.). When you arrive at your destination, or if your plans change,
notify the person holding your float plan to avoid unnecessary worry and possible waste of
search and rescue resources. There is no special or official form that you must use for a float
plan, though you may find convenient pre-printed ones available in boating supply stores and
catalogs, or you can generate a customized form using our Float Plan template. Do not attempt to
file the form with the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard will not accept float plans. Below is a
simple float plan that contains all the pertinent data. I posted a USCG float plan on our website.
Trip Information
Departure Date/Time
Return Date/Time :
Departure Port/Marina
Destination (Lat/Lon)
Trip Purpose
:
:
:
:
Fishing
General Route Description:
Passenger Information
Name
Address
Vessel Information
Vessel Name:
Description:
Length:
Color:
Registration:
Trailer:
Contact Information
VHF Call Sign:
DSC MMSID:
EPIRB NOAA ID:
Cellular Phone:
Other Information
Phone
GBFA
Surf Fishing Tournaments
The GBFA participates in two (2) surf fishing tournaments each year. The Cape Hatteras
Invitational (located at Hatteras Inlet Frisco area) and the Nags Head SURF Fishing Tournament
(located in Nags Head). The club covers the entry fees for both of these tournaments. Dinners
are provided but the food gets repetitive so you may want to get a meal or two out during the
tournament.
Qualifying Requirements:
1. Your dues must be paid.
2. You must have attended four club meetings and have volunteered for two club work
events... example: (Banquet, flea market, Hope House etc.)
The Hatteras Invitational / Sept. 9-11 2015. QTY (2) Six person teams.
The Nags Head Surf Fishing Tournament / Oct. 10 – 11th 2015. QTY (1) Six person team.
The two highest scoring GBFA team members from each team the previous year are allowed to
fish the next year’s tournament events. Thus a total of four (4) spots and one (1) alternate needs
to be filled for each team. Five (5) names will be drawn for each of the teams. All the people
who have signed up to fish these tournaments will have their names put into a hat and be drawn
at the monthly meeting in March until all spots are filled. Fisherman selected will be contacted
by the tournament director as to their status after that meeting, followed by your team captain.
If your name is drawn to fish you will be responsible for the rest of the costs associated with the
tournament. (Approximate Costs Listed Below)
**Captains it is your reasonability for making arrangements for the rental cottage along with
coordinating your team & travel arrangements.**
1. Cottage rental split between the team members. Approximate $170 - $225 per person; this
will need to be collected ASAP to allow booking of cottages.
2. Bait costs are split between teams save receipts. Costs vary.
3. Breakfast and lunch, also snacks $80 each; this includes dinner for both teams last year.
4. NC. Salt water fishing license $30
5. Beach driving permit if you are going to take your vehicle on the beach $50/ annual $120.
6. Arrangements to and from the tournament.
7. Tackle rods reels terminal tackle etc.
8. Liquid refreshments. You get very thirsty.
This is not an all inclusive list; some dollar amounts will vary but were all I could come up
with at this time.
Thanks Lori Bowen G.B.F.A. Tournament Director
GBFA
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Nautical Ned's Belly Bender Corner
Special Baits?
David, the fisherman, had driven by the lake many times and had seen some other anglers
about, so he decided to give his luck a try. On his first day of fishing he had no luck at all but
noticed that another fisherman near him that was scooping in one after another. He had to
know The Secret. "Excuse me sir, but would you mind telling me what sort of bait you are
using?" he asked. The other man looked around a bit embarrassed. "Well, I am a surgeon, and
quite by accident I found that human tonsil works very well."
David thanked the man, thought about what sort of bait to try next time, and left. The next
day, David returned to the lake, tried a different bait and still had no luck. Just as the day
before, there was yet a different man reeling in fish after fish. "Excuse me," asked David, "but
could you suggest a bait that I could try?" "Well, I can, but I am not sure it will do you any
good. I am using a bit of human appendix." "Hmm," thought David. It seemed that the fish in
this lake would require a little more effort than normal. He left, willing to give the lake one
more try. On the third day, David still had no luck. As was usual, there was yet another man
near him bringing in fish left and right. David wanted to confirm what he already knew.
"Excuse me sir, but are you a doctor?"
"No, I am a Mohel (aka circumciser)." replied the man.
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Great Bridge Fisherman’s Association
2015 Scholarship Application
(For Graduating High School Seniors Only)
Applicant must be a GBFA member, or a person recommended by a GBFA member, and a graduating senior enrolled at
a high school located in Southeastern Virginia or Northeast North Carolina. The successful applicant must demonstrate
academic accomplishments with a minimum 2.0 grade point average, leadership and character attributes. Demonstrated
financial need will be considered in the evaluation of the application. Applications must be received by the Great Bridge
Fisherman’s Association, Scholarship Committee, PO Box 15742, Chesapeake, VA 23328 by April 5, 2015 with a copy
of your most recent transcript and copy of your ACT / SAT test results. Any questions regarding the application process
may be directed to Paul Anderson at 757-572-8255. The winner will be selected by June 1st at the latest. The 2015
scholarship amount is $1,000. In the event of a tie, the judges may award two $500 awards. Once a selection is made
applicants will be notified via email.
Personal Information
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________
Educational Information
High School & Location: _______________________________________________________
Month / Year Graduation: ________________ G P A: ______________________________
Your Class Rank: ________________________ # Students in Class: __________________
Number of AP Courses: _______ Number of Honors Courses: _____ ACT Score: ________
SAT Score: Reading: ________ Math: _______ Writing: _______ Total: ____________
Are You Enrolling In A College, University or Trade School Within 6 Months of Graduating?
Yes: ________ No: __________ Where: _____________________________
Employment Experience
List employers, dates of employment, positions held & any leadership position.
1.
____________________________________________________________________
2.
____________________________________________________________________
3.
____________________________________________________________________
4.
____________________________________________________________________
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Community & Volunteer Activities
List community or volunteer activities you have participated in through school, church or other groups.
1.
____________________________________________________________________
2.
____________________________________________________________________
3.
____________________________________________________________________
4.
____________________________________________________________________
Other Activities
List activities that you have been engaged in such as athletics, music, plays academic honors or other interests.
1.
____________________________________________________________________
2.
____________________________________________________________________
3.
____________________________________________________________________
4.
____________________________________________________________________
Financial Need
How many children (including you) will be in college this year from your household? ________
Total gross annual income range of your parent(s) / step parent(s) / guardians providing support?
___< $30,000 ___ $30,000- $50,000 ____ $50,000 to $75,000 ____ $75,000 - $100,000 ____ > $100,000
Mother’s name, occupation and phone number___________________________________
Father’s name, occupation and phone number____________________________________
Miscellaneous
Are you a GBFA member? Yes ___ No ___
If you are not a GBFA member, which GBFA member has recommended you apply for this scholarship?
Name _____________________________
Phone Number ______________________
You may include up to two reference letters from people other than family members. Letters of reference are optional.
Signatures
I hereby state that the above information submitted in application for the Great Bridge Fisherman’s scholarship is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________
I have read the foregoing application in full and hereby state that the information contained is true and correct to the best
of my knowledge.
Parent / Guardian: ________________________________ Date: _______________________
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Some Pictures from the Banquet.
Go to the www.GBFA.COM website to see more pictures
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Freshwater Species
Place
1st
Large Mouth
Bass
Pickerel
Catfish
E. Stumphauzer
21.25”
Yellow Perch
GAR
D. Kriparos
9.75”
Crappie
C. Kriparos
8”
2nd
Bowfin
C. Kriparos
21.5”
D. Kriparos
7.5”
3rd
4th
5th
Saltwater Species
Place
Sheepshead
1st
Speckled
Trout
Puppy Drum
<=26in
Croaker
Sea Bass
F. Peterson
27”
River Striper
Spadefish
L. Bagley
20”
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Place
1st
Cobia
Redrum
>26in
Blackdrum
Bluefish
Summer
Flounder
J. Ermalinski
28.5”
Tautog
Rockfish
J. Stephenson
23”
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Year Long Fishing Contest Standings (largest fish by length, nose to furthest point, honor system)
Member can only appear once under each category. 5 points for 1st place, 4 points for 2nd and so forth. Ties
are determined by date of receipt of entry, then fish weight. Drawing will be held at the annual banquet for
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes.
Last Updated 2-24-2015