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Western Outdoor NewsPublished: May 18, 2012
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — The highly-anticipated WON Lake Havasu Striper Derby is finally upon us, and this weekend, May 19-20, marks the 29th installment of the annual fun-filled event.
The Striper Derby festivities kick off on Friday afternoon at the captain's meeting held at the Nautical Inn Beach Cove. Anglers will check in during this time, during which they will receive their event shirts, event hats, and sponsor-provided goodie bags. After check-in, a brief meeting will take place to go over event rules and then it is on to our always-popular raffle prizes that are awarded to the participating anglers.
Saturday morning at 5 a.m. marks the start of the competition, with the weigh-in scales opening at 11 a.m. Anglers must have all their fish brought to the official scales no later than 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19th.
Sunday angling also starts at 5 a.m., with scales opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 12 noon. The event awards ceremony take place at the Nautical Inn Convention center around 3-3:30 p.m., with all awards and raffle prizes being given away, including the grand raffle prize of a new Klamath 16 EXW boat with a Mercury 40 hp outboard.
The Striper Derby is a great time for all, whether you are an experienced angler or just out with the family to have fun. For additional details or to get specific questions answered regarding this event, please feel free to call Tournament Director Bill Egan at (949) 366-0030, ext. 40; or Tournament Coordinator Ashley Hartman at ext. 38. We look forward to seeing you all at Lake Havasu this weekend!
Get your club or organization’s information published free in this calendar section. Items must be received at least two weeks prior to the event date. DO NOT SEND CLUB NEWSLETTERS. Send a brief, to-the-point message. Calendar items will not be accepted or receipt confirmed by telephone. Send info on upcoming events to: Western Outdoor News, Calendar Editor, 185 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673; or FAX to (949) 366-0804; or e-mail to brad@wonews.com.
MAY
Sat., May 19: The San Diego Marlin Club’s 10th Annual “Friends of Rollo” Spring Shootout fishing tournament. For more info, visit themarlinclub.com.
Sat., May 19: Retriever Saturday hosted by Ducks Unlimited and Raney Ranch Retrievers in Santa Ysabel. Spend a day with gun dogs and help raise funds for Ducks Unlimited. Advance reservation required. Call (619) 886-3587 for more details.
Sat., May 19: OC Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is having their 22nd Big Game Banquet and Fundraiser. Join them for an evening of fun and prizes at 6 p.m. at The Villa Banquet Hall, 510 E. Katella Ave. in Orange. Call Mike Orton at (909) 498-6660 or email tsmith@protectivepartitions.com for additional information.
Sat.-Sun., May 19-20: The Lake Kaweah Trout Derby (rain or shine). $60,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs. For more information, visit lakekaweahtroutderby.com/.
Sat.-Sun., May 19-20: The 30th Annual Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic at Big Bear Lake. Limited to 500 anglers, $65 entry fee for adults. For more info, or to enter, contact Jacque Hall at (909) 585-4007 or e-mail jacque@maytrouclassic.com.
Sat.-Sun., May 19-20: Rattlesnake avoidance classes for dogs. “Snake Break” being held monthly through June in Santa Clarita. Cost is $65 per dog and reservations are required. With over 16 years experience, volunteers from SCVQUWF have conducted these classes with herpetologist and QUWF member Bob Kettle. For more information or registration, contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 3, dogclinics@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.SnakeBreak.com.
Sat.-Sun., May 19-10: The Western Outdoor News Catalina White Seabass Championship at Two Harbors. For more information, visit www.wonews.com, or call Tournament Director Pat McDonell at (949) 366-0030, ext. 33.
Sat.-Sun., May 19-20: The Western Outdoor News Lake Havasu Striper Derby. For more information or to sign up for the event, contact Tournament Coordinator Ashley Hartman at (949) 366-0030, ext. 38.
Sat., May 26: Oak Tree Gun Club will be hosting its monthly Hunter Education Class. Pre-registration for classes is required and student information packet is mailed to student prior to class date. For more information or registration, Contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 2, or HunterEdClass@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.HunterEdClass.com.
JUNE
Sat., June 2: Hunter Education Instructor Association of Southern California and California Deer Association will host the California Dept. of Fish & Game’s Advanced Hunter Education “How To’s” Clinic for Deer Hunting. This one-day clinic is part of a series of Advanced Hunter Education clinics held in Southern California this year. Location of this year’s Deer Hunting clinic will be held at the Apple Valley Gun Club in Victorville. For more information or to register for this clinic, contact Lt. Dan Lehman at (916) 358-4356, or http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/advanced/deer_southernca.aspx.
Tues., June 5: Dan Hernandez will be hosting an in-store seminar at the Sport Chalet in Oxnard at 6 p.m. He will be discussing inshore fishing.
Sat., June 9: The Mountain and Outdoor Expo 2012 at Sport Chalet La Canada — at Olberz park, in front of Sport Chalet Corporate Headquarters — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be product demos, a rock wall, dog activities, family activities, food, casting demos and yoga classes. The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team will also be on hand demonstrating their rescue abilities.
Sat.-Sun., June 9-10: Fishin’ for $50K at Big Bear Lake. There will be one tagged trout worth $50,000. Limited to 750 anglers, $55 for adults, $30for kids under 16. To enter, or for more info, contact Big Bear Lake Resort Association at (800) 424-4232 or BigBear.com
Sat.-Sun., June 9-10: The Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby. Sign up information is available at www.HalibutDerby.com or you can stop by the Halibut Derby booth at the Fred Hall Show March 7-11. All derby entrants will get a limited edition derby shirt, discount membership to the MDR Anglers as well as some nice goodie bags which alone will make the derby worth their while.
Thurs., June 14: Sav-On Tackle, located at 9917 Orr & Day Road in Santa Fe Springs, will be hosting a Phenix Rods seminar with a Phenix pro staffer from 6 to 8 p.m. The seminar will feature the new Abyss Series rods in various styles and actions. For more information, call (562) 864-2911.
Thurs., June 14: Quail Unlimited Riverside Chapter monthly member meeting at 7 p.m. at Hunny’s Café in Corona. Visit www.quriverside.com for directions.
Thurs., June 14: Night fishing at the Santee Lakes from 5 to 11:30 p.m. For more information, visit santeelakes.com.
Sat.-Sun., June 16-17: Rattlesnake avoidance classes for dogs. “Snake Break” being held monthly through June in Santa Clarita. Cost is $65 per dog and reservations are required. With over 16 years experience, volunteers from SCVQUWF have conducted these classes with herpetologist and QUWF member Bob Kettle. For more information or registration, contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 3, dogclinics@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.SnakeBreak.com.
Thurs., June 21: The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation will be hosting its general meeting at the Oak Tree Gun Club in Newhall. Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the main dining room, and the general public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 3, or scvquwf@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.SCVQUWF.com.
Sat. June 23: The USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, will be offering a one-day (8-hour) course entitled “About Boating Safety (ABS)” starting at 9 a.m. in Huntington Beach. Cost is $20. For additional information and registration, call Paul Busher at (714) 840-0232 after May 30, or e-mail ppbusher@yahoo.com.
Sat., June 23: Oak Tree Gun Club will be hosting its monthly Hunter Education Class. Pre-registration for classes is required and student information packet is mailed to student prior to class date. For more information or registration, Contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 2, or HunterEdClass@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.HunterEdClass.com.
Sun., June 24: Families are invited to bring their kids to Fishermans Village in Marina Del Rey to enjoy the 2nd Annual Kids Fishing Day at the Dock, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information, visit www.mdranglers.com or contact Joshua Gerson at (310) 845-6669.
Thurs., June 28: Night fishing at the Santee Lakes from 5 to 11:30 p.m. For more information, visit santeelakes.com.
JULY
Sat. and Sun., July 14 and 15: The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter #480 of Quail Unlimited will be holding a Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic at the Palmdale Fin and Feather Club, located at 600 E Avenue S Palmdale, CA 93550. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and cost is $65 per dog. Training sessions are done by appointment only. For more information, contact Bruce Kenyon at (661) 526-2073 or Paula Hughes at (661) 266-3657; e-mail SantaClaritaVlyQU480@yahoo.com.
AUGUST
Thurs., Aug. 9: The Make-A-Wish fishing seminar at the West Marine on Rosecrans Blvd. in San Diego. Starts at 7 p.m.
Fri.-Sun., Aug. 24-26: The Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge at its new location, the Portugese Hall, located at 2818 Avenida De Portugal in San Diego. Details on the event can be found at www.tunachallenge.org.
SEPTEMBER
Thurs.-Sun., Sept. 13-16: The 2012 Fly Fishing Faire in Mammoth Lakes, at Cerro Coso Community College, located at 101 College Parkway. There will be fly-tying demonstrations, fly-casting instruction, workshops and programs, and dozens of vendor display booths. Admission is $10 for adults; kids 16 and under are free. For more information, visit southwestcouncilfff.org/faire.
OCTOBER
Sat. and Sun., Oct. 6 and 7: The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter #480 of Quail Unlimited will be holding a Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic at the Palmdale Fin and Feather Club, located at 600 E Avenue S Palmdale, CA 93550. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and cost is $65 per dog. Training sessions are done by appointment only. For more information, contact Bruce Kenyon at (661) 526-2073 or Paula Hughes at (661) 266-3657; e-mail SantaClaritaVlyQU480@yahoo.com.
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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — The highly-anticipated WON Lake Havasu Striper Derby is finally upon us, and this weekend, May 19-20, marks the 29th installment of the annual fun-filled event.The Striper Derby festivities kick off on Friday afternoon at the captain's meeting held at the Nautical Inn Beach Cove. Anglers will check in during this time, during which they will receive their event shirts, event hats, and sponsor-provided goodie bags. After check-in, a brief meeting will take place to go over event rules and then it is on to our always-popular raffle prizes that are awarded to the participating anglers. Saturday morning at 5 a.m. marks the start of the competition, with the weigh-in scales opening at 11 a.m. Anglers must have all their fish brought to the official scales no later than 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19th. Sunday angling also starts at 5 a.m., with scales opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 12 noon. The event awards ceremony take place at the Nautical Inn Convention center around 3-3:30 p.m., with all awards and raffle prizes being given away, including the grand raffle prize of a new Klamath 16 EXW boat with a Mercury 40 hp outboard. The Striper Derby is a great time for all, whether you are an experienced angler or just out with the family to have fun. For additional details or to get specific questions answered regarding this event, please feel free to call Tournament Director Bill Egan at (949) 366-0030, ext. 40; or Tournament Coordinator Ashley Hartman at ext. 38. We look forward to seeing you all at Lake Havasu this weekend! Get your club or organization’s information published free in this calendar section. Items must be received at least two weeks prior to the event date. DO NOT SEND CLUB NEWSLETTERS. Send a brief, to-the-point message. Calendar items will not be accepted or receipt confirmed by telephone. Send info on upcoming events to: Western Outdoor News, Calendar Editor, 185 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673; or FAX to (949) 366-0804; or e-mail to brad@wonews.com. MAY Sat., May 19: The San Diego Marlin Club’s 10th Annual “Friends of Rollo” Spring Shootout fishing tournament. For more info, visit themarlinclub.com. Sat., May 19: Retriever Saturday hosted by Ducks Unlimited and Raney Ranch Retrievers in Santa Ysabel. Spend a day with gun dogs and help raise funds for Ducks Unlimited. Advance reservation required. Call (619) 886-3587 for more details. Sat., May 19: OC Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is having their 22nd Big Game Banquet and Fundraiser. Join them for an evening of fun and prizes at 6 p.m. at The Villa Banquet Hall, 510 E. Katella Ave. in Orange. Call Mike Orton at (909) 498-6660 or email tsmith@protectivepartitions.com for additional information. Sat.-Sun., May 19-20: The Lake Kaweah Trout Derby (rain or shine). $60,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs. For more information, visit lakekaweahtroutderby.com/. Sat.-Sun., May 19-20: The 30th Annual Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic at Big Bear Lake. Limited to 500 anglers, $65 entry fee for adults. For more info, or to enter, contact Jacque Hall at (909) 585-4007 or e-mail jacque@maytrouclassic.com. Sat.-Sun., May 19-20: Rattlesnake avoidance classes for dogs. “Snake Break” being held monthly through June in Santa Clarita. Cost is $65 per dog and reservations are required. With over 16 years experience, volunteers from SCVQUWF have conducted these classes with herpetologist and QUWF member Bob Kettle. For more information or registration, contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 3, dogclinics@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.SnakeBreak.com. Sat.-Sun., May 19-10: The Western Outdoor News Catalina White Seabass Championship at Two Harbors. For more information, visit www.wonews.com, or call Tournament Director Pat McDonell at (949) 366-0030, ext. 33. Sat.-Sun., May 19-20: The Western Outdoor News Lake Havasu Striper Derby. For more information or to sign up for the event, contact Tournament Coordinator Ashley Hartman at (949) 366-0030, ext. 38. Sat., May 26: Oak Tree Gun Club will be hosting its monthly Hunter Education Class. Pre-registration for classes is required and student information packet is mailed to student prior to class date. For more information or registration, Contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 2, or HunterEdClass@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.HunterEdClass.com. JUNE Sat., June 2: Hunter Education Instructor Association of Southern California and California Deer Association will host the California Dept. of Fish & Game’s Advanced Hunter Education “How To’s” Clinic for Deer Hunting. This one-day clinic is part of a series of Advanced Hunter Education clinics held in Southern California this year. Location of this year’s Deer Hunting clinic will be held at the Apple Valley Gun Club in Victorville. For more information or to register for this clinic, contact Lt. Dan Lehman at (916) 358-4356, or http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/advanced/deer_southernca.aspx. Tues., June 5: Dan Hernandez will be hosting an in-store seminar at the Sport Chalet in Oxnard at 6 p.m. He will be discussing inshore fishing. Sat., June 9: The Mountain and Outdoor Expo 2012 at Sport Chalet La Canada — at Olberz park, in front of Sport Chalet Corporate Headquarters — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be product demos, a rock wall, dog activities, family activities, food, casting demos and yoga classes. The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team will also be on hand demonstrating their rescue abilities. Sat.-Sun., June 9-10: Fishin’ for $50K at Big Bear Lake. There will be one tagged trout worth $50,000. Limited to 750 anglers, $55 for adults, $30for kids under 16. To enter, or for more info, contact Big Bear Lake Resort Association at (800) 424-4232 or BigBear.com Sat.-Sun., June 9-10: The Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby. Sign up information is available at www.HalibutDerby.com or you can stop by the Halibut Derby booth at the Fred Hall Show March 7-11. All derby entrants will get a limited edition derby shirt, discount membership to the MDR Anglers as well as some nice goodie bags which alone will make the derby worth their while. Thurs., June 14: Sav-On Tackle, located at 9917 Orr & Day Road in Santa Fe Springs, will be hosting a Phenix Rods seminar with a Phenix pro staffer from 6 to 8 p.m. The seminar will feature the new Abyss Series rods in various styles and actions. For more information, call (562) 864-2911. Thurs., June 14: Quail Unlimited Riverside Chapter monthly member meeting at 7 p.m. at Hunny’s Café in Corona. Visit www.quriverside.com for directions. Thurs., June 14: Night fishing at the Santee Lakes from 5 to 11:30 p.m. For more information, visit santeelakes.com. Sat.-Sun., June 16-17: Rattlesnake avoidance classes for dogs. “Snake Break” being held monthly through June in Santa Clarita. Cost is $65 per dog and reservations are required. With over 16 years experience, volunteers from SCVQUWF have conducted these classes with herpetologist and QUWF member Bob Kettle. For more information or registration, contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 3, dogclinics@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.SnakeBreak.com. Thurs., June 21: The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation will be hosting its general meeting at the Oak Tree Gun Club in Newhall. Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the main dining room, and the general public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 3, or scvquwf@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.SCVQUWF.com. Sat. June 23: The USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, will be offering a one-day (8-hour) course entitled “About Boating Safety (ABS)” starting at 9 a.m. in Huntington Beach. Cost is $20. For additional information and registration, call Paul Busher at (714) 840-0232 after May 30, or e-mail ppbusher@yahoo.com. Sat., June 23: Oak Tree Gun Club will be hosting its monthly Hunter Education Class. Pre-registration for classes is required and student information packet is mailed to student prior to class date. For more information or registration, Contact Derek Fong at (661) 297-0876, ext. 2, or HunterEdClass@scvquwf.com. Registration form at www.HunterEdClass.com. Sun., June 24: Families are invited to bring their kids to Fishermans Village in Marina Del Rey to enjoy the 2nd Annual Kids Fishing Day at the Dock, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information, visit www.mdranglers.com or contact Joshua Gerson at (310) 845-6669. Thurs., June 28: Night fishing at the Santee Lakes from 5 to 11:30 p.m. For more information, visit santeelakes.com. JULY Sat. and Sun., July 14 and 15: The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter #480 of Quail Unlimited will be holding a Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic at the Palmdale Fin and Feather Club, located at 600 E Avenue S Palmdale, CA 93550. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and cost is $65 per dog. Training sessions are done by appointment only. For more information, contact Bruce Kenyon at (661) 526-2073 or Paula Hughes at (661) 266-3657; e-mail SantaClaritaVlyQU480@yahoo.com. AUGUST Thurs., Aug. 9: The Make-A-Wish fishing seminar at the West Marine on Rosecrans Blvd. in San Diego. Starts at 7 p.m. Fri.-Sun., Aug. 24-26: The Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge at its new location, the Portugese Hall, located at 2818 Avenida De Portugal in San Diego. Details on the event can be found at www.tunachallenge.org. SEPTEMBER Thurs.-Sun., Sept. 13-16: The 2012 Fly Fishing Faire in Mammoth Lakes, at Cerro Coso Community College, located at 101 College Parkway. There will be fly-tying demonstrations, fly-casting instruction, workshops and programs, and dozens of vendor display booths. Admission is $10 for adults; kids 16 and under are free. For more information, visit southwestcouncilfff.org/faire. OCTOBER Sat. and Sun., Oct. 6 and 7: The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter #480 of Quail Unlimited will be holding a Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic at the Palmdale Fin and Feather Club, located at 600 E Avenue S Palmdale, CA 93550. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and cost is $65 per dog. Training sessions are done by appointment only. For more information, contact Bruce Kenyon at (661) 526-2073 or Paula Hughes at (661) 266-3657; e-mail SantaClaritaVlyQU480@yahoo.com. |
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