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Written by: Editor

Published: 20 August 2012

The HVL Men's Niners Golf Club held the second round of its 2012 Club Championship on Thursday, Aug. 16.

The flight winners for the club championship are: first flight – Stan Kalata; second flight – Tim Greer; third flight – Mike Riley; fourth flight – Jim DeRosa.

The flight winners will play for the club championship on Thursday, Aug. 23.

In regular low net (sweeps) competition on Aug. 16, the results were:

First flight – Dave Mann was first with 33. Stan Kalata and Cliff Hughes tied for second with 34. Second flight – Bill Brewster and Randy Brown tied for first at 34. Bob Brossier was third at 35.
Third flight – Tim Greer was first, 34. Don Dornbush was second, 35. Jim Stratton, Rick Canevari and Bill Lyon tied for third, 37.
Fourth flight – Mike Riley had the lowest net of the day, 30. Mike Casolo was second with 34. Byron Hoss, Jim DeRosa, and Brian Panizzera tied for third with 37.  

Closest to the par 3 pins were Bob Schossler and Brian Rudy.  

Chip-ins were scored by Dave Mann (two) and Jim Hodges.

Fifty men participated in these events.

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Written by: Greg Cornish

Published: 19 August 2012

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Saturday night was a very special night for me.

It's been eight weeks since my major surgery at Stanford Medical Center and I felt as strong as a horse comparatively. I just put a new engine on my boat and was ready to go out on the water for the first time in more than two months.

I was so excited to get out on the water, that while I was readying myself, I thought I was going to have an anxiety attack.

I didn't think it would be smart to travel too far with the new motor so I stuck along the Nice shoreline – a decision that proved wise because of engine problems later in the evening.

We got on the water just as the sun was going down over the horizon. The weed growth and algae was unbelievable and most places we could not come within 100 yards of the shore.

I could tell it was going to take an entirely new approach to catching fish. However, I knew I couldn't figure it out in the dark. I would have to go out during the day to find out where the weeds had been cleared to get in where I can fish some docks – something with which I was familiar.

With the good reports from the bait and tackle stores concerning the algae and weeds diminishing, I'm anxious to get out during the day to do just that.

We picked the only spot we could find that had some structure, was weed and algae free to a degree and cruised up and down it several times.

On the first pass I hooked up with a nice 2-pound bass. He went deep and by the time he got the boat he weighed 8 pounds with all the weeds he brought along with him. He was fat as a 2 pound bass could possibly be and healthy looking.

Everywhere we looked into the reflection of the lights onshore we saw fry and silver side minnows dancing on the surface. That might explain why the bass was so fat and healthy looking.

We cruised toward the mouth of Holiday Harbor and tried fishing that area, but it was too choked with weeds and algae and the water smelled horrible. It made me wish I had brought along a sandwich bag full of Limburger cheese so I could smell it for a breath of fresh air.

Around 10 p.m. we cruised back to where I caught the first fish and I hooked up with another one about 3 and a half pounds. Both fish were caught on 5-inch Root Beer Senkos.

We finally got tired of battling the algae in the weeds and decided to call it a night about 11:30 p.m.

Despite the engine problems and only catching two fish, it couldn't have been a better night, because after being off for water and ill for two months I appreciated the beauty of the night and catching my first fish in a long time.

Now here's the report from Clearlake Outdoors and E Ticket Tackle.

Dave Brabec, Clearlake Outdoors, Lakeport; telephone 707-262-5852

Clear Lake

The fires are gone and the skies are clear. The weed beds are starting to die off as they are just about through their cycle.

Start your mornings with a buzz bait shallow. The fish are up shallow until the sun gets high then they tuck under something or go out deep. Chatter baits, jigs, drop shot, crank baits, rattletraps and swim baits are all working

I’ve been getting more reports of silversides showing up. Catfishing continues to be good all over the lake

East Russian River continues to be good for the planter trout to 14 inches. I went Thursday morning and it was a little slower but we still had limits by 8 a.m.

Ted Elliott, E Ticket Tackle, Lakeport; telephone 707-262-1233

Just like the last couple of weeks, the story is keep moving.

The successful fishermen are making cast after cast and are constantly on the move according to visitors to our shop. The bass are tightly bunched up but once you find them the action is reported to be non stop.

I was out late Wednesday night and was pleasantly surprised to see the weeds and algae appear to be disappearing and conditions seem to be improving, including the presence of bait fish.

The hot lures on the lake are chatter-baits, Lucky Craft LV 500, lipless crank bait, jigs, buzz baits and frogs. The best live bait continues to be crawdads.

Some of the best action has been from Konocti Vista Casino Resort to Konocti Bay. Water conditions in those areas has really started to improve.

In the Lakeport area bass are still being caught but not in the numbers they were earlier this month. The good news here is again the weeds appear to being breaking up which is opening up the water. This should mean the fishing should start to improve.

We had a very nice family, the Vivians, from Gilroy stop by the shop to learn about fishing Clear Lake. I spent sometime with them, teaching them how to rig up their equipment setting them up for an afternoon of fishing from the shoreline.

A short time after they had left I got a call at the shop from a very excited dad Mark, his son Cory had just caught a bluegill measuring 14 and a half inches long and 15 inches in girth.

They had been fishing off the pier at WorldMark using worms. It was 12 year old Cory's first monster fish and boy was he excited. Additionally, we have heard of other monster blue gill being caught  around mid-lake to the narrows area.

Cut mackerel and night crawlers are still top baits for catfish around the lake. The bite continues to be good with regards to catfish around the lake.

During this last week several catfish have been caught and released next door to us at the Skylark Shores Motel from their docks.

This is great news considering that the second annual Lakeport Yacht Club Catfish Derby is scheduled for Aug. 24-26. The entry fee is $50 for adults and $15 for children. Entry forms may be picked up at most local tackle shops.

Greg Cornish lives in Nice, Calif. Email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Written by: Becky Lawler

Published: 15 August 2012

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Channel Cat Challenge swim meet, hosted by the Lake County Channel Cats, took place Saturday, Aug. 11, and Sunday, Aug. 12, at Westshore Pool in Lakeport.

More than 120 swimmers from Northern California and the Bay Area competed in the second annual event.

Thirty Channel Cats, ages 8-18, competed in more than 70 events over the two days.  

The roster included Catherine Braider, Maya Colacion, Paloma Colacion, Shao Jia Chang, Candace Clayton, Danielle Erickson, Allison Hanson, Nicole Hanson, Chase Larsen, Emma Larsen, Owen Lawler, Sydney Lawler, Faith Martinazzi, Galen Martinazzi, Matteo Merodio, Sarah Merodio, Kyra Otte, Aiden Reeder, Jonathon Rixen, Merin Rixen, Lauren Rudnick, Ryann Taylor, Amelia Tejeda, Diego Tejeda, Alex Schenck, Melissa Thibeau, Evan Thompson, Maria Tinoco, Ashley Vasquez and Liam Wayment.

Eight-year-old Ryann Taylor gave a standout performance, earning four new PC-A time medals in the 25 back, 50 back, 25 breast and 50 breast.

She placed first in the 25 free, 50 free, 25 breast, 50 breast and 25 fly. She also took home second in the 50 back and third in the 25 back.

Also drawing attention was Paloma Colacion, who earned a new PC-A time medal in the 100 back.  She placed first in the 100 back and 200 IM, second in the 100 free and third in the 50 free.

Other notable performances included:

• Kyra Otte, third in 25 back;
• Maria Tinoco, third in 50 free and 100 IM;
• Sydney Lawler, second in 100 breast and third in 50 breast;
• Galen Martinazzi, first in 25 free;
• Catherine Braider, second in 50 back and third in 100 back;
• Maya Colacion, first in 100 back;
• Emma Larsen, third in 500 free;
• Danielle Erickson, second in 500 free;
• Nicole Hanson, first in 500 free and third in 100 free;
• Lauren Rudnick, first in 50 free, 100 free, 500 free, 100 back and 100 IM;
• Jonathan Rixen, third in 50 free and 100 free;
• Chase Larsen, third in 50 back;
• Liam Wayment, third in 100 breast;
• Merin Rixen, third in 50 free;
• Amelia Tejeda, second in 50 free, 200 free and 100 back, and third in 100 breast;
• Candace Clayton, second in 200 free and 100 fly, and third in 200 free and 200 IM;
• Melissa Thibeau, first in 50 free, 100 free, 200 free and 100 breast;
• Diego Tejeda, first in 50 free, and second in 100 free, 200 free and 200 breast;
• Owen Lawler first in 50 free, 100 free, 500 free (new PC-B time) and 200 breast; and second in 100 back, 100 breast and 100 fly;
• Sarah Merodio, first in 50 free, 100 free, 500 free, 100 breast and 100 fly, and second in 200 free and 200 breast;
• Allison Hanson, first in 200 free, 500 free, 100 back, 100 fly and 200 IM, and second in 50 free, 100 free and 100 breast.
• Shao Jia Chang, first in 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 200 breast, 100 fly and 200 IM.
• Matteo Merodio, first in 100 free, 200 free, 100 back, 100 breast and 200 breast, and second in 50 free and 100 fly;
• Evan Thompson, first in 50 free and 100 fly, and second in 100 free, 200 free and 100 back.

Long-time team member Matteo Merodio was honored during the swim meet – his last one as a Channel Cat – for his outstanding performance as a swimmer and for being a mentor to the younger members of the team.  

Stephanie Wayment, parent of 9-year old Liam Wayment, spoke of how Merodio inspired her son and helped him become a better swimmer.

The team celebrated Merodio’s contribution to the team by cheering him on as he swam a lap for the crowd.  

Merodio, a 2012 Kelseyville High School graduate, will be leaving Lake County to attend and swim for Hartwick College in New York state.

The Lake County Channel Cats would like to extend a hearty thank you to the following sponsors of the Channel Cat Challenge: Disney Watersports, Bruno’s Shop Smart, Chasewater Winery, The Carriage House and Lakeport English Inn.  

For more information about how your business can become a sponsor or how you can sign up your child for the swim team, please contact team president Jennifer Hanson at 707-263-3131.