May 20, 2002

LAKE LINES Matt Webb with 8 lber. Striper.  Quite the accomplished fisherman. Matt is excited about fishing and that’s what it is all about. Hope everyone had a nice, safe Memorial Day weekend. We want to take this opportunity to announce the arrival of six bright new bass boats sponsored by Skeeter Bass Boats.  These boats are equipped with Minnkota trolling motors and Lowrance depth finders.  One of the boats is fully equipped including a Yamaha motor.  This is a much-appreciated additional asset to The Lakes of Danbury.  Many thanks to Skeeter Bass Boats, Jeff Stone, and their associates.   We would also like to thank all our sponsors including Academy along with Dennis Kreiger, A. J. Blanchard, Al Cortez, and all the Academy reps for all their help.  We appreciate each and everyone of you.   IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS:   I have been noticing rods, while helping to load and unload equipment, and finding many unbent

barbs on all types of lures at The Lakes of Danbury.  At least ten members have brought me broken off line with lures and worm hooks with the barbs not bent.  I have also personally found two lines while fishing myself and have had members catch fish with bait still lodged in the mouth with barbs not bent.  Under no circumstances can this continue.  These fish are too valuable to all of us.  We are not fishing for fame and glory here, and it is not a BASS Master tournament….we are a catch and release facility for fun and pleasure.  Therefore, I will be personally enforcing these rules.  I have seen more floating fish in the past few months than I have seen in the past five years.  Members, you know the fishing conditions at The Lakes is better than it has ever been, and the catch ratio is up tremendously, so there will be more fatalities because of the number of fish we are catching.  I do understand there will be some loss when catching these numbers, but to kill our fish because members bend the rules and do not bend the barbs is completely unacceptable.  Remember, also, to carry at least two needle-nose pliers with you.  Let’s work together to make The Lakes of Danbury the best fishing facility in the country. Jeff Stone with Skeeter Bass Boats and his son, Jarod.

 

NEW MEMBERS – 2002

Leaving us to go try out another club, we welcome back, Eddie McKissack and family from Freeport, TX

Welcome, Houston Texans Special Teams Coach, Joe Marciano and his young son, Joseph.

Also, Coach Todd Grantham of the Houston Texans and his family from Houston.

Welcome back past member, Mark Dodson from Willis, TX

Welcome to new corporate members from the W.R. Grace Co., Rene’Cabirac, Jeff Weigele, Perry Parker, and Tony Dondero.

New member, Roger Hammons of Hammon’s Jewelry in Lake Jackson, TX.

A big welcome goes out to Brandon Coleman and family from Houston.

Welcome, another corporate member, Mike Barringer with Alamo Forest Products.

We welcome, Brian Becker and his family also from Houston.

Welcome, Brad Breau with Senergy from Missouri City, TX.

The Houston Texans brings us Sean McDermott.

Dot’s hometown of Brazoria, brings us Jerry & Joey Roye with Fireplaces by Roye.

After that stern lecture from Jim, I’m going to go easy on you guys.   I appreciate your patience during our move to Danbury.  I apologize for not being in the office as much as I should, but now I am back in my old routine.  Remember to always leave a message on the answering machine for your reservations.  You will probably only be called back if we have any questions or changes for you.  My only other comment is signing in on the register, especially your guests, so that we can read the name and spell it correctly.  Also, please call if you are canceling your reservation.  This allows other members to have access to your lake and boat.  Remember that the cabin is available for rental and you also have access to the pavilion, which would be great for family outings.  Summer is just about here so bring the family and have fun.   See you all at The Lakes and stay safe.

 

Phil Pruitt enjoyed a day of fishing with his brother, member Wayne Pruitt, while teaching him the art of Carolina rig fishing.  Unfortunately, for the Pruitt brothers, Jim kicked “butt” in a two hour friendly fishing competition.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

We are usually closed on July 4^th, but would be willing to be open and have a BBQ if more than a few are interested.  Let us know if you would participate on a Thursday, the fourth of July.

Cabin is available.

Crawfish Boil  (upon availability)

3/24/02  Alfred & Susan Placette caught 22 nice bass on watermelon worms while fishing on Lake CZ.  This nice couple has been tracking their catches and visits in a graph format.  Quite interesting!

3/29/02   Techniques, Kenny Coleman and his family caught 30 healthy bass while fishing with worms and top water on Lake Honey Hole.

3/29/02   Chuck Calavan and his dad, Joel, brought in over 35 bass on topwater and worms while fishing Lake Leona.  Nice day, guys!

 

Clint Lipham with Trussway landed this nice     8 ½ lb lunker.

4/10/02   Art Coen caught 24 nice bass while fishing in Lake Honey Hole.  Art loves that topwater action.

4/10/02  New member, Don Pitts and his  guest, Mike Hardeman, landed 40 plus bass while fishing on Honey Hole and then went for the afternoon bite on Lake CZ and caught 15 more all on crankbait.

4/17/02  Member, Tony Gay, with Southern Ionics along with guests John Beard and Chip Caudle landed 35 nice bass with one weighing 9 lbs.  These guys were fishing with plastic worms and topwater.

4/17/02  New member Brandon Coleman and his guest, Roger Andrews, landed 55 healthy bass  while fishing a half day on the 120 using worms.

5/4/02  Member, Bobby Allen fished with his grandson, Patrick, and also Daniel Wilkerson on CZ catching about 75 fish.  Patrick landed a nice 8 lber.  Memories with grandpa and a 8 lber to boot.  What a great day at The Lakes of Danbury!

4/24/02   Member, Joe Crutchfield guided his two guests, Ian Fellow and Dewayne Walkoviak to a great day of fishing.  Ian Fellow landed a 11 lber in the 120 while Jim watched and also a 8 lber before finishing the day.  Some folks have all the luck.  They lost count of the total days catch.  Terrific day, guys.

Member, Wes Webb and his brother, John Webb enjoying a day fishing at The Lakes of Danbury .

5/4/02 William and Serena George proved once again their fishing skills by landing a total of 105 nice bass all on worms while fishing the 120.  They are a great husband and wife fishing team.

5/15/02  Barry Teare and his son caught about 60 nice bass with one over 8 pounds.

5/16/02  Brandon Coleman proved his skills again along with his guest Roger Andrew by catching around 63 nice bass on another half day

trip on the 120 using red shad worms.

From the Living Bible, Proverbs 3:21-26

“Have two goals:  wisdom—that is, knowing and doing right—and common sense.  Don’t let them slip away, for they fill you with living energy, and are a feather in your cap.  They keep you safe from defeat and disaster and from stumbling off the trail.  With them on guard you can sleep without fear; you need not be afraid of disaster or the plots of wicked men, for the Lord is with you: he protects you.”