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The event had a great turnout at Buckingham Golf Course. Several teams played an exciting round of golf. Congratulations to the winners: Gary Lopez, the putting contest champion, and the winning team consisting of Bobby Rowe, Dick Ogden, Stuart Yeomans and Peter Wagschall.
The winners received donated from several members of the Lake County business community. Aardvark Termite donated a generous gift basket just days before the tournament and it was awarded to our winning team of golfers.
The association will apply the funds, totaling $1,355, to its 2010 Lake County High School Scholarship Fund.
They thanked all of their tee sponsors, raffle ticket purchasers, golf teams and thanked local business owners for donations. A special thank you was sent to Buckingham Golf and Country Club for use of the course and the fabulous spaghetti dinner after the event.
The association also thanked the event organizers from the LCAOR Scholarship Committee: Leslie Kirschner, Kayln Noble, Shevaun Stanfill, Rob Ishihara, Julie Alves and Ann Marie Borges. Their planning and participation made this fun-filled event successful beyond their expectations.
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The group held low net tournaments on Sept. 17 and 24, and Oct. 1.
Results for the events were as follows.
– Sept. 17: First flight – Jerry Sullivan had a low net 32, and Bob Brossier, Stan Kalata, and Arch Madsen tied with net 33; second flight – John Jones had the low score of the day 30, and Carl Dennis had 31 and Jim Hodges 32; third flight – Bill Ferris had 31, Dick Kistner had 32 and Bill Combs 34. Closest to the par three pins were John Jones and Carl Dennis. A chip-in was scored by Jim DeRosa. Thirty-eight men participated in this event.
– Sept. 24: First flight – Tom Gibbs had a low net 33, Kevin Martin had net 34 and Olie Smith had 36; second flight – Juergen Haller posted the lowest net of the day, 31, while Brian Rudy had 32 and Bill Stricklan had 34; third flight – Dennis Day had 32, Bob Costello had 33 and Bill Lyon, 34. Closest to the par 3 pins were Gary Faulkner and Stan Kalata. Chip-ins were scored by Mike Higman, Byron Hoss, and Bill Lyon. Forty men participated in the day's events.
– Oct. 1: First flight – Rick Conrad had the lowest net of the day, 31, while Cliff Hughes had net 33 and Joe Vallee 36; second flight – Jim Cary and Tony D'Agosta tied with net 33, and Paul Bertlin had 34; third flight – Gary Pickrell and Byron Hoss tied with 32, and Sam DeBone had 33. Closest to the par 3 pins were Brian Rudy and Tom Gibbs. A chip-in was scored by Wayne Baker. Thirty-six men participated in this event.
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MIDDLETOWN – Showing that good things come in twos, the Lake County Milers will host the Crazy Creek Beer and Bratwurst Run for the second year in a row on Saturday morning, Oct. 17, at Crazy Creek Glider Port near Hidden Valley Lake.
The Milers, a running and walking club that promotes outdoor fitness and exercise, is pleased to announce that this year’s run/walk will again be sponsored by Crazy Creek Air Adventures and Mount St. Helena Brewing Co., along with new sponsors Health Spa of Napa Valley, Heart & Sole Sports of Santa Rosa and Whispering Pines Mountain Pure Spring Water.
The Oct. 17 event, which opens at 8:30 a.m. for late registration, will include a pre-race warm-up by local Jazzercize instructor Beth Rudiger at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 0.5-mile challenge run for kids ages 10 and under beginning at 9:30 a.m. and then the 5K run and walk and 5-mile run at 10 a.m.
The course is mostly flat, with paved and compacted dirt-and-gravel surfaces.
Following the awards ceremony, a lunch of bratwursts or hot dogs along with beer or soda and chips will be served to all participants. Race-goers will also have the opportunity for post-race mini massages donated by massage therapist Carole Christe of Hidden Valley Lake.
Crazy Creek Glider Port is about three miles north of Middletown on Highway 29, at 18896 Grange Road (take the Grange Road exit off Highway 29 and follow the signs).
Unique prizes from Health Spa Napa Valley and Heart & Sole Sports of Santa Rosa will be awarded to the three top runners overall in male and female divisions in the 5K and 5-mile races. Additionally, medals will be given to those who place first, second and third in their age and gender divisions, including the kids’ 0.5-mile event.
“I am thrilled about the Crazy Creek Beer and Brat event this year,” said Milers President Jeanine Burnett. “The Milers have again stepped up to the plate, offering a can’t-be-beat family-fitness event, in a gorgeous venue, with a very reasonable fee.”
Early registration for this year’s Crazy Creek Beer and Bratwurst Run is in effect through Oct. 12 (postmark accepted if mailed). The 5K run/walk and 5-mile run through that date is $15, and the entry fee for the kids’ challenge is $5. Late entry after Oct. 12 and on event day is $5 more for all races.
Participants can also register online at www.allsportcentral.com . (A small surcharge will be assessed for each online entry.)
For information, visit the Milers’ Web site: www.lakecountymilers.com. For an entry form and other instructions, call 707-987-3229 or email
The Milers running and walking group meets in the parking lot of Hardester’s Hidden Valley shopping center (Hartman Road exit off Highway 29) at 8 a.m. every Saturday, and the public is warmly invited. Additionally, a new group of walkers and runners meets in Kelseyville Saturdays at 8 a.m., in front of Studebaker’s Coffeehouse, 3990 Main St.; call 707-279-8913 for information.
To find out more about the Lake County Milers call 707-987-3229 or visit www.lakecountymilers.com .
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The bass fishing fits right in with what we know to be a typical early fall pattern with decent numbers and size of fish caught. Catfish anglers are still enjoying a solid bite. The lake condition (read: algae problem) is improving with each passing week.
I want to share something with you – I was interviewed by a reporter at the beginning of summer when the algae problem blossomed. The reporter asked me a very pointed question, to which I gave a very frank answer.
It went something like this:
“When do you think the algae will go away?”
My answer? “In the fall when the lake temperature cools.”
The question and my response weren’t published. Why? Because, frankly, telling folks that parts of the lake are going to be gross all summer long wasn’t in anybody’s best interest. Instead, we talked about mitigation efforts and locations that we knew to be in good shape for water borne recreation.
However, the truth remains. The algae was with us all summer long. The fall has arrived and we’re starting to see the lake cool. With it, we’re seeing the algae dissipate.
I tell all of you this for a few simple reasons.
First and foremost, Clear Lake should be nothing short of a tremendous fishery this fall. This lake has had very little fishing pressure this year. In addition to little pressure from anglers there’s been a significantly fewer number of recreational boaters, personal watercrafts, skiers and wake boarders on the entire lake. That means the fish and habitat are much less impacted by the “traffic” than in recent years.
And, I’ll make no bones about it, my purpose in making you aware of this is very one sided – I want you, your friends and your family to come and fish Clear Lake this fall. You won’t be disappointed!
On another note … Perhaps you’ve heard that Konocti Harbor Resort is scheduled to close in November. (If you had not, you have now.) While many of us are really chagrined about the closure, life goes on.
I want to take just another moment of your time before we continue with the fishing part of the fishing report. Bear with me … I’d like to introduce you to some fabulous resorts around Clear Lake that have been quietly running in the background for years. I’ll give you a few, but there are MANY more. Some of my personal favorites are Indian Beach Resort, Blue Fish Cove, Clearlake B&B, Arbor House B&B, Linger Longer Resort and Featherbed Railroad.
The benefits to hitting up some of these smaller mom and pop accommodations include a chance to get to know the owners – some of whom fish Clear Lake both competitively and recreationally.
Take Sam at the Arbor House in Lakeport … Not only will he cook for you, but I would bet he’s on the lake fishing more than some of our local guides.
I invite you to come to Clear Lake and try some of our often overlooked resorts. You’ll enjoy the experience and support businesses that give Clear Lake much of its appeal. Give me a call or drop me an email (
OK, thanks for reading to this point. Let’s get on with the fishing report …
Bass anglers are working a typical early fall pattern. Simply stated, fish shallow early and deep late. Much of the best action is working the morning hours in less than five feet of water. Surface lures or sub-surface (top 6 to 8 inches) lures can really be magic for fishing the shallow water.
Switch to lipless cranks on rock piles and ledges once the sun is overhead. Finesse presentations are also effective for fishing the deep water transitions and piles.
And, lastly, fall is our peak minnow season. We’ve got fat healthy shiners in stock by the hundreds for the fall fishing season. This is a favorite time of year for many bass anglers to soak live bait and do really well on Clear Lake.
We haven’t seen our crappie back yet – still too warm overall for them to reappear. However, I would anticipate seeing slab action heating up as we head into October and the weather starts to shift toward the chilly side. I’ll keep you posted!
Cats are still on the prowl big time. All of our favorite baits seem to be doing the trick – mackerel, anchovies, shad (yep, frozen shad are back in stock for the season), crawlers, shrimp and more. Your best bet for depth seems to be in the 8 to 12 foot range. Some are being caught in shallower water as well. Soak your bait and enjoy some good rod-bending action from our whiskerfish!
Last but not least, I am thrilled to announce that our Lake Friends of NRA are busy again – this time with a three gun raffle just in time for the holidays. We’re giving away a Kimber Custom II .45 ACP pistol, a Remington 870 12-gauge tactical shotgun, and a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle on Dec. 12.
Tickets for the drawing are $20 each and are available at Lakeshore Bait & Tackle in Clearlake, both Lake County Guns & Rick’s Guns in Lakeport, JR’s Engine Repair in Lakeport and Last Chance in Lower Lake.
And here’s the bonus – if you buy a whole sheet of 10 tickets for $200 you’re automatically entered into a drawing for a Front Sight certificate! Support your local Friends of NRA chapter and buy your tickets today.
Bob Rider is owner of Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, 14913-D Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake, telephone 707-994-FISH (3474). Visit the shop online at www.994Fish.com .