August 2011 Newsletter

Our next club event is on the Saint Marie’s River System on August 20, 2011 launching out of Anne Osborn in Sault Ste. Marie.  Due to the FOP tournament (50 to 75 boats expected) as well as anglers prefishing for the MWC on August 20, we have decided to move our tournament hours ahead to 6:30 am to 2:30 pm.  This should help limit the congestion at the launch and allow our group to get a jump-start on the other tournament anglers.  We will begin registration at 5:30 am at the boat launch.  Club members should plan on getting to the launch ramp by 5:30 am or shortly after to help ensure an orderly and timely takeoff. 

If you haven’t already, consider making motel or campground reservations ASAP. A couple of locations club members have stayed in the past are:

Aune Osborn Campground  (906) 632-3268

Budget Host/Crestview Inn   (906) 635-5213

Our tournament is open to all water, but you must possess a Canadian fishing license if you intend on fishing Canadian waters.  In addition, there have been some changes involving customs and crossing into Canadian waters.  If you stop in Canadian waters or merely cross the boundary line, you are required to call customs and get clearance for everyone on your boat.  The number is 888 226-7277.  You will need to report the names, date of birth, citizenship, boat numbers, and have a passport or enhanced driver’s license for everyone on your vessel.  If you do not have a passport or e license, you will need to have a photo ID and birth certificate.  Once you call customs, they will provide you with a reference number.  There are very large fines if you fail to do this.

The NLWC has been contacted again this year by the Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society to contribute funds for fish stocking efforts on Mullett Lake.  The board will be discussing this matter in the upcoming weeks.  If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please contact a board member. 

 John McDonald, President

Scott Landon, Secretary

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