Matt D
07-24-2006, 10:00 AM
Exciting finish in Team of the Year race as LEWT season comes to an end
The Western Basin Sportfishing Association (WBSA) held the final event of the 2006 Triton Boats Evinrude E TEC Lake Erie Walleye Trail (LEWT) in Lorain Saturday July 22nd. While different areas of the lake saw varied weather from very nice to isolated storms with hail and water spouts the fishing was on fire just about everywhere. The anglers arrived in the morning to find light rain falling and the donuts and coffee provided by West Marine.
The team of Wayne Jesionowski and Gary Zart both of Hinckley brought in the winning basket of 20.72 lbs. to capture first place for the event. The team trolled the east cup of the sandbar to catch their winning fish. Finishing in second was the father and son team of David Hartman of Columbus Grove and Travis Hartman of Bellevue with 17.86 lbs of fish. Finishing third was the team of Dale Hartford of Oregon and Dwayne Wallace of Toledo with 17.44 lbs. Both the second and third place teams also fished the sandbar area. Rounding out the money winners were Tom Sibert of Castalia and Thomas Sibert of Sandusky in fourth with 16.48lbs and in fifth Dan Gies of Huron and Matt Davis of Marion with 16.14 lbs. The fourth and fifth place teams both fished the Gull Shoal area. All the teams reported catching a lot of fish through out the day and talked of spoons, crankbaits and harnesses.
In the race for the Cranberry Creek Marina Big Fish Award team Hartman took top honors with a 6.9lb fish. In addition to the $420 that they received it also brought them a season ramp pass from Cranberry Creek Marina. The big fish was caught on a deep Tail Dancer ran 160 feet back behind the board.
The race for Team of the Year was also decided after the event on Saturday. In a very close race Hartman and Hartman came out on top to take the honor along with the pay out of $1040. Coming in second, just 2 points behind, was the father and son team of Sibert and Sibert which was worth $600. The win by Jesionowski and Zart propelled them into third place and a check for $400.
The WBSA is a Social based Club for fishermen and women that fish in the Western Basin of Lake Erie and its tributaries. Membership is open to all fisher people no matter what their location. Our goal is to present information in a manner that will help sustain and improve fishing in one of the greatest inland sport fisheries in the world. Scientific information, fishing techniques, locations and presentations will be presented at our monthly meetings by expert and knowledgeable speakers and tournament anglers in our group. These anglers are very open with techniques and methods and will help any member that is trying to learn new methods
The WBSA will be hosting the Hawgfest Tournament on September 23rd in conjunction with Ohio Game Fishing. For more information and complete results you can visit www.wbsa.us The LEWT is sponsored by Triton Boats, Evinrude E-TEC(BRP), D&D Lake Rentals, West Marine, Reef Runner Lures, Cranberry Creek Marina, Sportsmans Outpost, Erie Outfitters, Buckeye Rod Maker, Michigan Stinger Spoons, Sharpnack II Chevrolet, Fisherman’s Wharf, Jim’s Taxidermy, Dixie’s Crafts, Cisco Fishing Systems, Lakeland Products Group, Rich’s Hook Line and Sinker, and Dave’s Bait.
The Western Basin Sportfishing Association (WBSA) held the final event of the 2006 Triton Boats Evinrude E TEC Lake Erie Walleye Trail (LEWT) in Lorain Saturday July 22nd. While different areas of the lake saw varied weather from very nice to isolated storms with hail and water spouts the fishing was on fire just about everywhere. The anglers arrived in the morning to find light rain falling and the donuts and coffee provided by West Marine.
The team of Wayne Jesionowski and Gary Zart both of Hinckley brought in the winning basket of 20.72 lbs. to capture first place for the event. The team trolled the east cup of the sandbar to catch their winning fish. Finishing in second was the father and son team of David Hartman of Columbus Grove and Travis Hartman of Bellevue with 17.86 lbs of fish. Finishing third was the team of Dale Hartford of Oregon and Dwayne Wallace of Toledo with 17.44 lbs. Both the second and third place teams also fished the sandbar area. Rounding out the money winners were Tom Sibert of Castalia and Thomas Sibert of Sandusky in fourth with 16.48lbs and in fifth Dan Gies of Huron and Matt Davis of Marion with 16.14 lbs. The fourth and fifth place teams both fished the Gull Shoal area. All the teams reported catching a lot of fish through out the day and talked of spoons, crankbaits and harnesses.
In the race for the Cranberry Creek Marina Big Fish Award team Hartman took top honors with a 6.9lb fish. In addition to the $420 that they received it also brought them a season ramp pass from Cranberry Creek Marina. The big fish was caught on a deep Tail Dancer ran 160 feet back behind the board.
The race for Team of the Year was also decided after the event on Saturday. In a very close race Hartman and Hartman came out on top to take the honor along with the pay out of $1040. Coming in second, just 2 points behind, was the father and son team of Sibert and Sibert which was worth $600. The win by Jesionowski and Zart propelled them into third place and a check for $400.
The WBSA is a Social based Club for fishermen and women that fish in the Western Basin of Lake Erie and its tributaries. Membership is open to all fisher people no matter what their location. Our goal is to present information in a manner that will help sustain and improve fishing in one of the greatest inland sport fisheries in the world. Scientific information, fishing techniques, locations and presentations will be presented at our monthly meetings by expert and knowledgeable speakers and tournament anglers in our group. These anglers are very open with techniques and methods and will help any member that is trying to learn new methods
The WBSA will be hosting the Hawgfest Tournament on September 23rd in conjunction with Ohio Game Fishing. For more information and complete results you can visit www.wbsa.us The LEWT is sponsored by Triton Boats, Evinrude E-TEC(BRP), D&D Lake Rentals, West Marine, Reef Runner Lures, Cranberry Creek Marina, Sportsmans Outpost, Erie Outfitters, Buckeye Rod Maker, Michigan Stinger Spoons, Sharpnack II Chevrolet, Fisherman’s Wharf, Jim’s Taxidermy, Dixie’s Crafts, Cisco Fishing Systems, Lakeland Products Group, Rich’s Hook Line and Sinker, and Dave’s Bait.