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Matt D
02-08-2009, 07:54 PM
Single Event Entries Now Being Accepted

The Western Basin Sportfishing Association (WBSA) and Lake Erie Walleye Trail (LEWT) are now accepting single event entries for the 2009 Sharpnack II Chevrolet of Willard, Starcraft Marine, Crown Battery tournament series.

“The early bird period is now over and we are happy to have over 40% of a full field locked in for all 4 of our regular LEWT events. Single event entries have been steadily arriving and we anticipate filling the Starcraft Marine kick off event at Fenwick well in advance like we did last year” commented WBSA President Marc Hudson.

The 2009 schedule is as follows:

April 4 – Turtle Creek - Fenwick Marina “Starcraft Marine LEWT”(Blow Date April 5)
May 9 – Lakeside - Lakevue Marina “Sharpnack Ford LEWT” (Blow Date May 10)
June 6 – Sandusky – City Ramp “Crown Battery LEWT” (Blow Date June 7)
June 27 – Geneva – “Migration Open” (Blow Date June 28 )
July 25 – Championship Sheffield Lake – Sheffield Lake City Ramp (Blow Date July 26)

“Returning sponsor Crown Battery has decided to increase their participation for 2009 and become a title sponsor for the LEWT” Tournament Director Matt Davis said. “We are excited to continue to have their support and look forward to working with Crown Battery in this new role as the LEWT continues to grow.”

The WBSA is a Social based Club for fishermen and women that fish in the Western & Central Basins 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.

For more information about the LEWT you can visit www.wbsa.us Listed below are the 2009 LEWT sponsors: Tom Sharpnack Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac in Willard, Starcraft Marine, Crown Battery, Medina Plating, South Shore Marine, West Marine, Reef Runner Lures, Cranberry Creek Marina, Vics Sports Center, Sharpnack Ford, Denny Braun, Erie Outfitters, Ole Pete's Tackle, Yant Beef Jerky, Navionics, OhioGamefishing.com, Cyclops Lures, Michigan Stinger Spoons, Jim’s Taxidermy, Cisco Fishing Systems, LPG Fishing Systems and Rich’s Hook Line and Sinker. New this year is the Huron Drive Thru and Tackle Shop in Huron, Ohio

shfisherman
02-09-2009, 03:34 PM
just wondering how many are in for the fenwick tourny, our moneys on the way.

ezmarc
02-09-2009, 04:27 PM
Our secretary has been ill the last couple days but I believe we are at 28 right now. You can keep track here (http://www.westernbasinsportfishingassociation.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2030)

We'll catch up soon.

Matt D
02-15-2009, 12:50 PM
We are now 2/3 of the way to a full field for the Fenwick event. If you want to fish this I wouldn't wait around too long as it most likely is going to be sold out well before the late fee kicks in.

See everyone there.

Matt

Raybob
02-19-2009, 09:17 AM
I hope everyone has full tourney baskets -AND- Hang-a-Hog! :)

BTW ~ I looked up the date & amount of the late fees for 2009...
15. Entry Fees
Entry fees are $150 per team per event. All entries received after 8 PM on the Sunday prior to the event will have a $50 late fee.