29th Annual Kids’ Fishing Clinics a Success

The 29^th Annual Kids Fishing Clinics were held last Saturday, April 13 at various locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. The free fishing instructions were provided to children 15 years and younger and taught by members of local fishing clubs.

Instructions included Fishing Techniques, Equipment Use, Knot Tying, Safety, Fish Identification and some kids even got to catch some fish.

Locations included: Milwaukee County

Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Rd. Hosted by: Okauchee Fishing Club

Greenfield Park, 2028 S. 124th St. Hosted by: Great Lakes Sports Fishermen; Milwaukee Casting Club

Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave. Hosted by: Lunkers Unlimited

McCarty Park, 8214 W. Cleveland Ave. Hosted by: Southside Sportsmen’s Club

McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51st Blvd. Hosted by: Badger Fisherman’s League

Mitchell Park, 2200 W. Pierce St. Hosted by: Bay View Rod and Gun Club

Oak Creek Parkway, Oak Creek Pkwy. and Mill Rd., South Milwaukee Hosted by: Friends of the Oak Creek Millpond

Scout Lake Park, 5902 W. Loomis Rd. Hosted by: Walleyes Unlimited, USA

Sheridan Park, 4800 S. Lake Dr. Hosted by: South Milwaukee 1400 Fishing & Hunting Club

Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St. Hosted by: EB Garner’s Fishing Club

Wilson Park, 1601 W. Howard Ave. Hosted by: Wisconsin Fishing Club

Racine County

Quarry Lake Park, 3800 Northwestern Ave. Hosted by: Salmon Unlimited

Sheboygan County

Kohler- Andrae State Park, 1020 Beach Park Lane Hosted by: Great Lakes Sports Fishermen - Sheboygan County Chapter

Washington County

Sandy Knoll Park, 2064 Wallace Lake Rd., West Bend Hosted by: Trout Unlimited Southeast Chapter; West Bend Kiwanis Early Risers

Waukesha County

Fox Brook Park, 2925 N. Barker Rd. Hosted by: Wern Valley Sportsmen’s Club

Menomonee Park/Lannon Quarry, W220 N7884 Townline Road, Menomonee Falls. Hosted by: Wisconsin House Outdoorsmen

Muskego Park, S83 W20370 Janesville Road, Muskego Hosted by: Women’s Hunting and Sporting Association

The event was Sponsored in cooperation with the Wisconsin Council of Sport Fishing Organizations; Milwaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha County Parks; Hunger Task Force Fish Hatchery; and the Department of Natural Resources.

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Dave Duwe on seasonal patterns of Lake Geneva at The Okauchee Fishing Club

Date:	7/21/09
Event Type:	Fishing Club Event
Location:	Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St, West Allis, Wi
State:	Wisconsin
Contact:	Glenn Furst
Contact Email:	glenn1st@centurytel.net
Details:	Local guide Dave Duwe will share his knowledge of the seasonal patterns on Lake Geneva, Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at The Okauchee Fishing Club. (www.ofcfish.com). Meeting is held at the easy to get to Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S 92nd St, West Allis, Wi (2 blocks south of Greenfield) and starts promptly at 7:00PM. Guest always welcome for $4. Come share up to date fishing reports with club members and expand your knowledge of this great close to home lake.

Wally Banfi on Walleyes & Muskies

Contact:	Glenn Furst (email: glenn1st @ centurytel.net)
Website:	http://www.ofcfish.com/
Details:	Wally Banfi targets Walleyes and Muskies on the Madison Chain at The Okauchee Fishing Club Date: 9/15/09 Event Type: Fishing Club Event Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St, West Allis, WI Details: Guide Wally Banfi will share his experience and knowledge on targeting fall Walleyes and Muskies at The Okauchee Fishing Club (ofcfish.com) September 15th. The meeting starts promptly at 7PM at the easy to get to Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S 92nd St, west Allis, Wi (2 blocks south of Greenfield). Guests always welcome for only $4. Share current fishing reports

John Reddy Targets Walleyes

Contact:	Glenn Furst (email: glenn1st @ centurytel.net)
Website:	http://www.ofcfish.com/
Details	John Reddy targets Walleyes on Lake Geneva and Lake Delavan at The Okauchee Fishing Club Date: 9/01/09 Event Type: Fishing Club Event Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St, West Allis, WI Contact: Glenn Furst Details: John Reddy will share his years of knowledge and experience on targeting Walleyes on Lake Geneva and Lake Delavan at The Okauchee Fishing Club (http://www.ofcfish.com%29/ September 1st. The meeting starts promptly at 7PM at the easy to get to Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S 92nd St, West Allis,Wi (2 blocks south of Greenfield). Guests always welcome for only $4. Expand your fishing knowledge and also share up to date fishing reports with club members. A great raffle with premium fishing equipment is also held every meeting.

Jayson Schenker on fishing the Madison Chain at The Okauchee Fishing Club

Date: 8/18/09
Event Type: Fishing Club Event
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St, West Allis, WI
Contact: Glenn Furst Contact
Email: glenn1st@centurytel.net

Details: Jayson Schenker will share his secrets of catching walleyes to panfish on the Madison Lakes at The Okauchee Fishing Club (http://www.ofcfish.com%29/ August 18th. The meeting starts promptly at 7PM at the easy to get to Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S 92nd St, West Allis, Wi (2 blocks south of Greenfield). Guests always welcome for only $4. Share up to date fishing reports with club members and participate in a great raffle!

Tom Newbauer on Lake X!!!

Contact: Glenn Furst

Website: ofcfish.com/default.aspx

Tom Newbauer at The Okauchee Fishing Club Date: 5/19/09 Event Type: Fishing Club Event Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St, West Allis, Wi State: Wisconsin Contact: Glenn Furst Contact Email: glenn1st@centurytel.net Details: Tom Newbauer will share his years of fishing knowledge and experience on the Secrets of Bass fishing on Lake X at The Okauchee Fishing Club (ofcfish.com), Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Meeting starts promptly at 7:00PM at the easy to get to Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S 92nd St, West Allis, Wi. (2 blocks south of Greenfield). Guests always welcome for only $4. This is another close to home lake that produces year after year.

Okauchee Fishing Club News

Okauchee Fishing Club
Title: Pat Hegedus on ice fishing the Lake Michigan harbors. Contact: Tim Quadracci (email: tquad1 @ yahoo.com) Website: www.ofcfish.com
Details: The Okauchee Fishing Club, www.ofcfish.com, presents local fishing expert Pat Hegedus sharing his knowledge and experience on fishing the ice covered water of Lake Michiganʼs harbors. 7:00pm, Tuesday February 3. The meeting starts promptly at 7:00pm at the easy to get to Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St, West Allis, WI (2 blocks south of Greenfield). Guests always welcome for $4. Share recent fishing reports with club members and participate in a great raffle.


Title: Okauchee Lk. Fisheree
Contact: Vince Voglesang, (414) 241-5396 (email: Gored@yahoogroups.com) Details: Oconomowoc Rugby Ice Fishing Tournament Date: 2/14/09 Event Type: Fishing Tournament/Fisheree Location: Okauchee Lake State: Wisconsin Contact: Vince Voglesang Contact Email: Gored@yahoogroups.com Contact Phone: (414) 241-5396 Details: Oconomowoc Rugby Club is having it's 9th Annual Jamboree. There will be prizes for Game/Panfish. Entry is $10.00 which gets you a door prize at Rookies after the tourney. Registration is at Rookies. Raffles and food to follow the tournament at Rookies. Weigh in is at 3pm on the ice near the Golden Mast. This is a great fundraiser and people usually need a ride home after all the fun on and off the ice. Thanks to all those that have supported us in the past and if you haven't gotten in on the fun, you're missing out. See you on the ice.


Okauchee Fishing Club Annual Rummage Sale
Date: 2/17/09
Event Type: Fishing Club Event
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd St, West Allis, Wi
State: Wisconsin
Contact: Glenn Furst
Contact Email: glenn1st@centurytel.net

Details: Okauchee Fishing Club (ofcfish.com) annual rummage sale Tuesday February 18,2009. Starts promptly at 7:00p.m at the easy to get to Knights of Columbus Hall,1800 S 92nd St, West Allis, WI. Guests always welcome for $4.00.


Okauchee Fishing Club Upcoming Meetings

March 3rd -Fox River / Lower Green Bay Fishing: Guide Eric Haataja will share his knowledge and experience related to fishing the Fox River and Lower Green Bay at a meeting of the Okauchee Fishing club at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd, at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street. Guest fee is only $4. www.ofcfish.com

March 17th -Fox River / Lower Green Bay Fishing: Guide Jim Pyle will share his knowledge and experience related to fishing the Fox River and Lower Green Bay at a meeting of the Okauchee Fishing club at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17th, at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street. Guest fee is only $4. www.ofcfish.com

April 7th - T.B.D.

April 21st - Everything you wanted to know about props: Dave Famularo from Northside Prop Shop will share his knowledge of props and prop selection, at a meeting of the Okauchee Fishing club at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21ST, at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street. Guest fee is only $4. www.ofcfish.com