Po Boys Bass Club

of LakeWales

Club News

Results from South Winter Haven Chain :

1st place:Keith Howlett & Corky Gore, 22.45 lbs.

2nd place: Steve Coleman & Jason Danes, 19.18 lbs.

3rd place: Phil Hayes & Bobby Abbatoy, 16.1 lbs.

BIG BASS: Phil Hayes, 9.69 lbs.

Congratulations to the winners.

Also a big Congratulations to our 2009-2010 points champions’

Ricky Timmerman & Keith Timmerman.

Raffle results: Chuck Moore,Patton oil change,Miguel Suazo, Harvey’s BP gas card,Buddy Mongiovi, bridgemasters (25.00), Rick Wade, 50/50.

Don Smithwon our rod raffle. Our thanks to Phil Wilbanks.

Don’t forget, this raffle is a major source of income for your club.

Trailer modifications are mostly complete. Painting has been delayed

By the weather. Graphics will be added in coming months.

Our club will be handling the weigh-in for a fund raising event to benefit Youth For Christ. It will be called the Ron Hardy Memorial, held on March6, 2010. Entry is 80.00, plus 10.00 for big bass. Out of Grape Hammock, safelight till 3pm. Call Bridgemasters for more info. 863-676-1009. Bridgemasters has been a big supporter of our club for years.

We need at least (4) volunteers to help, and are expecting member participation.

You can reach Buddy at the number below.

We still have shirts (12.00), and hats (10.00) for sale.

We also need a volunteer to take pictures at the weigh-ins.

We have cameras. Contact an officer if you can help.

Don’t forgetour new website, thanks to Mike Starnesand his wife. Any ideas for the site?

The E C Smith Classic will be held on the Kissimmee chain, out of

Grape Hammock, on March 27th & 28th. There is no entry fee, but there will be an optional big bass pot each day. See results for those qualified.

Our year end banquet will be held March 27th, 5:30pm, at the Lake Walk-In Water Estates pavilion, on the lake.

All members and their families are invited to attend. There is no charge.

We will have chicken, ribs, beans, potato salad, and drinks. You may bring your favorite dessert to share if you wish.

We will be handing out awards, electing new officers, choosing lakes, and considering new rule changes.

Traveling south on Walk In Water road, turn left at first entrance to estates, at end of road, turn left at stop sign. Park in grass in the triangle.

Our sponsors so far for 2009-2010are:

Jimmy’s Food & Deli, Central Florida Irrigation, Patton Tire, Bridgemasters,Grape Hammock, Jay Bee’s, Nalcrest Car Care,Blew Bayou, Steedley Inc., Perkin’s Artistry, Harvey’s Mini-Mart, JBM Corp, Phil Wilbanks Rods, and Memory Making Guides , and Bryan’s auto, truck, & RV collision center.

Tournament lake is off-limits Mon-Fri, 3/22 - 3/26. No exceptions. Call if you have any questions.

March lake: Kissimmee chain, out of Grape Hammock.

Date: March 27th28th, Safe daylight till 2:00 & 3:00pm.

GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!

Buddy Mongiovi : home (863) 692-2162, mobile (863) 781-0736

Don Smith : home (863) 696-2160

Mike Starnes : (863) 781-5974

Wayne Montgomery : home (863) 679-8163, mobile (863) 632-1643