Volume: 5
Issue: 1

Minutes of the Meeting:

The November 2001 (First one of the 2002 fishing season) meeting of the Pensacola Hawg Hunters was brought to order at 7:00 p.m. on November 14, 2001.
The meeting was held at the Seafood Shanty on Hwy 29 and was presided over by President Wally Cassiano.
There were 24 members present.

Members Of The Board:

President
Wally Cassiano
Vice President/Treasure
Kevin Simmons
Secretary
Dwayne Mills
Tournament Director
Neil Springstead
Asst. Tournament Director
Mack Cramer

Old Business:

The Banquet for the 2001 fishing season is TBD. We have two locations to choose from, unless there is another place that is mentioned at the next meeting. The two locations are as follows: Mustin Beach O' Club on 11 January and Seafood Shanty on 12 January.

New Business:

The Pensacola Hawg Hunter's would like to welcome our newest member, Chris Malena. Congratulations Chris and Tight Lines. The new tournament schedule is out. Please remember to make your reservations early for any tournament site that will require you to stay overnight.
The will be no money given this fishing season for Big Fish of the year. There was a motion brought to the floor to purchase a burner, fryer and pots for the club out of the "Special Fund". The motion was voted on and passed.
Neil Springstead challenged all members to bring a utensil to donate for the "Fish Fry". Alabama Federation Dues are due and payable to the Dwayne Mills as soon as possible. It is $15 per member and $30 for the whole club. The $30 is divided up between all federation members. There is currently $948 in the "Boo- Ray" pot and $1662 in the "Special Fund".

New Business (Continued):

The current active member list for the 2002 fishing season is as follows: Cliff Armstrong, Jim Bailey Jr., Jim Bailey Sr., Stacy Blackburn, Tony Boyett, Lee Brannon, John Buck, Wally Cassiano, Charles Cetti, Randy Cole, Rich Cornelius, Mack Cramer, Dave Dyess, Mitch Gardner, Jere Jaillite, Frank Kelly, Ken Langford, Jack Maher, Chris Malena, Brian Metcalf, Dwayne Mills, Pete Potter, Fred Raby, Kevin Simmons, Terry Smith, Neil Springstead, Paul Sullivan, Mike Tyson, and Jeff Weaver.

This months lucky winners for the raffle were Cliff Armstrong -Plastic Worms, Jack Maher - Flashlight, Brian Metcalf - Knife Sharpener, Kevin Simmons - Rattle-Traps, Charles Cetti - Fish Formula, Jeff Weaver -Bicycle Pump, Terry Smith - Crystal Ball, and Kevin Simmons - Safety Glasses. As for this months auction Kevin Simmons out bid everyone for a socket set, Jere Jaillite got a Mighty Wheels Set, John Schaeff got a rod, Numerous members bid on silver platters, and Stacy Blackburn bought the second mint of coins. Thanks goes out to everyone that donated items for the auction.

The November tournament was held at the Tensaw River out of Cliff's Landing. Saturday started at safe daylight. Saturday morning was a bit cool with the temperatures hovering in the low 50's. The skies were clear, temperatures rose into the mid 70's by midday and there was a moderate breeze out of the Northeast. The water temperature ranged from 62 - 68 degrees. There was a good falling tide until about 11 o'clock, then there wasn't much water anywhere. At safe daylight the tournament director sent everyone off one by one. The field of 26 Hawg Hunters split with half going down South and the other half going up river.



Rich Cornelius was able to put a limit of five fish together weighing in at 5.90 lbs.
Fred Raby brought in three fish with one of them being the lunker for the day weighing in at 2.85 lbs and a total weight of 5.50 lbs. which was good enough for second place. Kevin Simmons brought in the second limit of fish which put him in a close third with 5.45 lbs. Charles Cetti weighed in three fish for 3.85 lbs, good enough for fourth. Mack Cramer brought in three fish also that weighed 3.75. Dave Dyess and Jim Bailey Jr. rounded out the top six with 3.50 lbs each. Most fish were caught down south on worms. Congratulations Rich and great job fishing to everyone.

For The Record:

Tensaw River:

Total Fish Caught 52
Total Dead Fish 0
Total Fish Weight 63.40
Total Limits 2
Tournament Big Fish 2.85
(Fred Raby)

For the Year:

Total Fish Caught 52
Total Dead Fish 0
Total Fish Weight 63.40
Total Limits 2
Big Fish 2.85
(Fred Raby)

Peak Fishing Times:

Sunrise Sunset:
6:38 am 4:50 pm

Moonrise Moonset:

7:21 am 5:41 pm

Tide Predictions

High 10:51 pm
Low 9:21 am