Good Fishing This Year It seemed this year that our tournament dates worked out pretty well as far as fishing action was concerned. Both tournaments produced many catches and lots of action. I think all fishermen at least had a good time. The tournaments are still down as far as numbers go but thanks to all who participated and keep our tournaments going. To everyone else we hope things get better and you are able to fish again in the future. On March 20, 2010 we held the walleye tournament on the Illinois River at Spring Valley. It seems every year we are down to the wire as far as weather goes. This year was no exception. We enjoyed taking off in wind, rain, SNOW, and sleet. Good news, it lasted most of the day. Although the weather was challenging the fish didn’t seem to mind. Many fish were weighed-in and many short fish were let go. Congratulations to Bob Horvath from local # 272 and Mike Thomas from local # 434 for winning the tournament. They caught a limit of 6 fish that weighed 13.81 lbs. Bob Horvath also caught the big fish that weighed 3.61 lbs. The bass tournament was held on September 25, 2010 at Lake Shelbyville. This time the weather was perfect. The fishing was good and again many fish were weighed-in and many short fish were put back. There was action reported by many participants. It seems we are fishing at a good time in the fall and many are learning the lake. It is always fun at takeoff watching everyone leave. I’m sure many enjoy it as much as I do. It was good to see a couple of “experienced” carpenters win this year. I always like to have as many different people winning, it makes it more fun and interesting. John Hardaugh from local # 174 and Larry Landers from local # 916 won with 4 fish weighing 10.76 lbs. John Hardaugh also caught the big fish weighing 6.51 lbs. It was really awesome because his fish beat out the second place fish which was 6.28 lbs. caught by Dennis Price. What a pair of bass! I have sent out information on our new website, www.carpentersfishing.org to everyone. Check it out and let me know of any suggestions you might have. All of the tournament results and information will be on the web. Starting next tournament I will also put the boat positions on the web so you can view your takeoff positions. I am also asking for your help at the Rosemont sportsman’s show in January 2011. We are in need of volunteers to help kids build toolboxes and help the Boy Scouts build some duck houses. If you are available for a few hours to help please contact me at 847-640-7373 for more information. Hope to see you on the water. Sincerely, John Horak

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Annual Fishing Tournament News

2010

Thank You Tournament Sponsor - $500.00 Carpenter’s Local# 2158 – Bettendorf, IA. - $600.00

Thank You Weekend Warrior Sponsors - $250.00

Carpenter’s Local # 308 – Cedar Rapids, IA.

Thank You Friendly Sponsors - $100.00

Carpenter’s Local # 195 – Ottawa, IL.

Carpenter’s Local # 250 – Waukegan, IL.

Carpenter’s Local # 183 – East Peoria, IL.

Carpenter’s Local # 1027 – Burr Ridge, IL. - $150.00

Gift Certificates / Misc.

John Perez – $25 Bass Pro gift certificate

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Dedicated to building partnerships and improving the lives of working men & women

Is Proud to Sponsor the Carpenters Annual Fishing Tournaments

Special Thanks to all those who participate and organize these events

Wishing you continued Success

Frank T. Libby, President/Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jeffrey Isaacson, First Vice President

Gary Perinar Jr., Second Vice President Peter DiRaffaele - Mark Maher – William Rabinak

Business Representatives

12 E. Erie Street, Chicago, IL. 60611-2796 Phone: 312-787-3076 Fax: 312-951-1540 www.carpentersunion.org

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tournaments at:  

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2011 - Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Tournament Schedule

CRCC Walleye Tournament Illinois River at Spring Valley, IL. Saturday March 19, 2011 Take-off from Barto’s landing 7:00 A.M.

CRCC Bass Tournament Lake Shelbyville-Sullivan, IL. Saturday September 24, 2011 Take-off from Eagle Creek 6:30 A.M.

Walleye Fisherman! If you are looking for more hot walleye action, don’t forget to check out the tournament run by Bob Kidd of Prairieland Eyes. Bob Kidd and his staff from Prairieland Eyes run a full schedule of year round walleye tournaments throughout the state. You can check the upcoming tournament schedule at www.prairielandeyes.com.

Bob Kidd will be hosting a Walleye tournament on Sunday March 6, 2011 If you are feeling lucky and think you found the fish plan on fishing Bob’s tournament a couple of weeks before the carpenter’s tournament. Show your support of Bob and his tournaments because they do a great job with our tournament and we would not be as professional without Bob and his family.

Prairieland Eyes Tournament Sunday, March 6, 2011 Spring Valley, IL. Illinois River - Barto’s landing www.prairielandeyes.com

2010 Walleye Winners March 20, 2010

Illinois River, Spring Valley, IL.

1st Place – 13.81 lbs. Bob Horvath-Local # 272 Mike Thomas – Local # 434

2nd Place –10.28 lbs. Steve Hunter – Local # 1 Don Johnsen – Local # 1889

3rd Place – 9.94 lbs. Leslie Kaufmann- Local # 496 Chuck Sapp- Local # 496

Big Walleye – 3.61 lbs. Bob Horvath – Local # 272

2010 Walleye Tournament Results

Big Fish Weight Place Team # Names # Fish Lbs. Oz. Lbs. Oz.

1 22 Bob Horvath / Mike Thomas 6 3.61 13.812 6 Steve Hunter / Don Johnsen 6 2.39 10.283 9 Leslie Kaufmann / Chuck Sapp 5 2.38 9.944 12 Cliff Banks / Ron Urnikis 5 2.4 9.945 26 John Rosa Jr. / Mike Maki 6 2.08 9.556 8 Matt Burda / John Neece 4 3.56 8.717 28 Mike Carr / Pat Carr 4 8.58 34 Ted Mathews / Ralph Maubach 5 2.85 8.479 16 John Mixen / David Zazworsky 4 1.83 5.9710 4 John Perez / Chris Perez 3 2.33 5.911 17 Jeff Lund / Christopher Nowak 4 1.57 5.0912 23 Glen Pyle / William Atkins 3 1.88 4.1213 7 Ray Rodway / Darren Rodway 2 2.38 3.9614 20 Mark Maher / Chuck Foland 2 1.79 3.0715 24 Ron Brake / Mike Oesterholt 3 0.93 2.8516 11 John Phillips / Tom Phillips 2 1.85 2.817 14 Joe Sanderson / Adam Markiewicz 1 2.14 2.1418 27 Doug McCook / Mark Lehn 1 2.05 2.0519 1 Florio Picchetti / Tom Burda 1 2.02 2.0220 33 Martin Gottschild / Steve Kozar 2 1.8921 3 John Horak / John Voeller 1 1.76 1.7622 5 Myron Matwichuk / Dave Tumpach 1 1.65 1.6523 29 Mike Pytlewski / Scot Cilella 1 1.5 1.524 30 Steve Koller / Larry Woodward 1 1.13 1.13

Totals 73 46.08 127.1

Big Fish - Bob Horvath / Local # 272 / 3.61 lbs.

Volunteers Needed!

The tournaments are in need of volunteers to help with many areas. It takes a lot of time to run the tournaments and volunteers are needed to help with check-in and misc. activities. If you helped in the past I thank you and ask for your continued support but we need new volunteers to also aid in the many tasks. The future will depend on you getting involved with helping the tournaments. Without you there is no tournament.

2010 Bass Winners September 25, 2010 Lake Shelbyville, IL.

1st Place – 10.76 lbs. John Hardaugh – Local # 174 Larry Landers – Local # 916

2nd Place – 10.38 lbs. Dennis Price III – Local # 434 Dennis Price Jr. – Local # 141

3rd Place – 7.90 lbs. Bruce Schmidt – Local # 16 Rodney Goss – Local # 742

Big Bass – 6.51 lbs. John Hardaugh – Local # 174

2010 BASS Tournament Results

Big Fish Weight Place Team # Names # Fish Lbs. Oz. Lbs. Oz.

1 33 John Hargaugh / Larry Landers 4 6.51 10.762 25 Dennis Price III / Dennis Price Jr. 4 6.28 10.383 45 Rodney Goss / Bruce Schmidt 4 2.79 7.94 24 Matthew Price / Joe Schuldt 4 2.78 7.885 40 William Richards / Rick Cuthbertson 3 4.02 7.656 6 Bob Gumbel / Jim Bray 4 6.687 7 Ray Rodway / Darren Rodway 4 2.08 5.98 12 James Casteel / William Read 3 2.77 5.859 9 Chris Rettmuller / Pete Gunther 3 2.68 5.8210 37 Douglas Williams / Lucas Williams 3 2.55 5.7511 3 Myron Matwichuk / Florio Picchietti 3 2.47 5.1812 20 Joseph Zehner / Kevin Cook 3 1.72 4.8313 14 Martin Gottschild / Steve Kozar 3 1.79 4.5214 30 James Oesterle / Brian Peyton 2 2.48 4.3415 15 Jody Snow / Scott Snow 2 2.74 4.0716 18 John Phillips / Tom Phillips 2 2.32 3.8317 5 Don Johnsen / Stephen Hunter 3 1.3 3.8318 50 Tim McFarland / Frank Zelko 2 2 3.7919 49 Tony Ballay / Marty Umlauf 1 3.66 3.6620 52 Mike Viano / Terry Viano 2 3.0821 4 John Rosa Jr. / Sean O'Donnell 1 2.88 2.8822 51 Richard Westbrook / Joe Heilgeist 2 1.38 2.7223 23 Jeff Brooks / Brad Land 2 2.5724 2 John Horak / John Voeller 1 1.99 1.9925 11 Larry Bailey / Mike Hrechko 1 1.79 1.7926 38 Bob Horvath / Mike Thomas 1 1.69 1.6927 27 Hurschell Kays / Fred Nimke 1 1.61 1.6128 42 Scott Dellamano / Bill Giovanetti 1 1.56 1.5629 47 Jeff Burnett / Carl Bimm 1 1.55 1.5530 44 Mike Carr / Pat Carr 1 1.42 1.4231 35 Eugene Collins / Bruce DeYoung 1 1.38 1.3832 1 John Perez / Chris Perez 1 1.33 1.3333 13 Mark Maher / Chuck Foland 1 1.21 1.21

Totals 74 72.73 139.4

Big Fish - John Hardaugh / Local # 174 / 6.51 lbs.