AMERICAN ANGLER'S NEWSLETTER PAGE 3
Newest Hatpins
The latest issue of hatpins for the honor of largest fish of the week are now ready for our presentation. These are real works of art. Hand painted by Les Douglas of Spokane a respected wildlife artist. Any member will be proud to have one of these attached to his hat, lapel, pocket flap or if you're a real trend setter...your fly fishin' purse. We suppose that if you decided to pierce yourself this would also get the attention you may be looking for.
Safety First
With only eleven weeks remaining untill our trip we wish to remind our members to be sure and upgrade their personal flotation devices. The Life preservers that are provided by the resort are the minium requirements by law. Do you wish to trust your like with the government's MINIMUM requirements? There are many different styles and grades of flotation devices out now and everyone should own one. Don't accept the resort's minimum effort, purchase yourself a vest that you can bet your life on. We have forund that G.I. Joes' is selling the inflatable suspender type for about $79.00. This is something that will not restrict your movements and will most likely be worn most of the time unnoticed. They also sell a "fanny pack" style that inflates. This system requires you to be able to put your head through a slot in the bladder once inflated. These retail for about $59.00. There are also many non-inflatable vest type from about $10.00 and up. Remember, if it is not comfortable you will not wear it as much as you should(all the time). Look at it like your car's seat belt, it takes some time but now it doesn't feel right without it on!
Here is a picture of our new hat pins. These are quite the prize for the highest skilled angler of the week. They do look much better in person as you will see during our special breakfast presentation ceremony.
ONE ON ONE WITH AL (BM) BARKER
AAC. Well AL, looks like you are the man in 1999.
Al It was a great year that's for sure. I'm proud to be top dog.
AAC It's been a long time comming for you Al, tell us did you make some s
changes in your angling stratagies last year?
Al I sure as hell did! I signed up in a yoga class to help get my thoughts centered. I also sharpened my hooks, quit fishing like the rest of the club and learned how to tie a good knot.
AAC Well it looks like it paid off. Tell us about that day on the lake that changed your life.
Al Well that may take some time, but here goes. Steve and I deceided to go fishing and we didn't feel like starting the motor. It was agreed that we would just tie to the end of the dock for our day on the lake. With three cases of beer and some natchos on board we were set. Our local buddy Chad walked out the dock and began to make with some casual conversation while admiring our stash of Schmidt Ice............
AAC no, no, not that story, the one about your Big Meat of 1999!
Al Oh that fish story, lets see, It was early in the week and I made my mind up to make my move for the fish of the week. With my trusty net boy and brother Gary in tow we made for our glory hole. The weather had just settled down and I felt we had a good chance of scoring a big fish today. I chose to use a Black Wooley Buggar. As I carefully attached it to my leader and trim the tag end I knew somethng (continued on page 4)
