S.O.N.S. of LAKE ERIE, SAVE OUR NATIVE SPECIES, INC. PO BOX 3605 ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16508 NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID ERIE PA PERMIT NO. 480 TIME DATED MATERIAL A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization North East Marina 11950 East Lake Road North East, Pa. 16428 “The Bucket” published monthly by the S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie PLEASE This Summer has produced some great fishing. Weather played its usual role. When it cooperates, anglers are successful. KEY WEST BOATS 1540 West 26th St. Erie, PA 16508 (814)459-0666 owners ICE • POP • CHIPS WOLVERINE PARK MARINA & SHIP’S STORE Richard A. “Mickey” McMahon Proprietor • TRANSIENT DOCKAGE • BOATING SUPPLIES • NAUTICAL CHARTS • BOOKS AND GIFT ITEMS 454-3676 34 STATE ST - ERIE - PA - 16507 (814) 874-0698 814.450.4152 or 814.838.0300 www.porterieboatworks.com Erie’s Largest Full Service Boat Repair GEM CITY OUTDOORSMEN CLUB 6701 Van Camp Rd. Fairview, PA 814- 474-3126 814- 474-2492 since 1967 David A. Brennan City Council Member The City of Erie City Hall Paid for by Friends of Dave Brennan Silkscreen Unlimited 1701 West 8th St Erie, PA 16505 814.453.4543 800.724.1683 fax 814.455.3911 www.silkscreenunlimited.com Screen Printing • Embroidery • Advertising Specialty Promotional Products & Awards 626 State St, Rm. 104 Erie, PA 16501-1128 814-870-1291 [email protected] 317 Peninsula Dr. • Erie, PA 16505 (814) 838-2850 West End Hardware, LLC 1912 Liberty Street Erie, PA 16502 Jeff Earll, Jr. Phone: 814/452-2342 Fax: 814/461-1289 Cell: 814/881-4569 [email protected] Presque Isle Passage CAMPGROUND ULTRACRAFT FISHING BOATS MISTY HARBOR PONTOON BOATS ONLY $60 PER SEASON FOR S.O.N.S. MEMBERS Just 500 feet N of I-90 (Exit 18) Full Hookups • Pull-Thru Sites 30 & 50 AMP Service • Modern Restrooms Laundry Facilities Cabins • Store • Rec Room 814/833-3233 713 West 26th Street Phone 455-1007 www.thomasleeprinting.com JOHN FRIES 3027 WEST 12th ST • ERIE, PA 16505-3892 (814) 833-7749 DRAFT WAGON perfect for Graduations • Stags • Weddings USED CARS & TRUCKS Jeffrey Howell Owner Gary & Dottie Heubel Tohatsu Outboard Finncraft UNLIMITED ON-THE-WATER TOWING 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE LICENSED - INSURED - ACCREDITED AUTO SALES, INC. 1500 West 12th Street Erie, PA 16501 BEST LITTLE LURE HOUSE IN PA 453-4302 KEGS & TAPS Ken Handman, Owner 2730 W 12th St. • Erie, PA 16505 DON’T LITTER. Fishing Report: (814) 453-6387 VHF CH 16 34 STATE ST ERIE, PA 16507 3102 CHERRY STREET ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Port Erie Boat Works NO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS UNTIL SEPTEMBER. GOOD FISHING!! www.lakeshoretowing.com Beals-McMahon Painting “A Replenishing Species” Presque Isle Auto Paint & Collision DOCKAGE - STORAGE TACKLE - BAIT - ICE SERVICE - GASOLINE FISHING LICENSES BOAT SALES (814) 725-8244 Fax (814) 725-2957 Volume 10 • Issue 8 AUGUST 2013 814/825-3456 SOUTH ERIE BEER North East Marine Services, Inc. John Fries Paul Fries Bill Goodwill John (Scotty) Szkotnicki • Specializing in Automotive Repair • • Tune ups and Carburetor Service • • Fuel Injection Cleaning • Dayton Tires • • Towing Service • PA State Inspection • Erie’s New Perch Fishing Head Boat “The O’Danny O” Get $3 off with this coupon Docked in the East Slip, foot of State St Bait included Call 814-450-3571 for more info On line at http://Tinytimfishing.com PETER S. HOWARD CAI,AARE, S/CRPA Realtor • Appraiser • Auctioneer Lake Erie Custom Charters Office (716) 769-7300 Fax (716) 769-7341 Cell (716) 499-7447 Toll Free 1 (888) 876-4999 The ultimate Lake Erie experience... Welcome aboard! 6821 West Lake Road Fairview, PA 16415 814-474-5623 10438 Main St, #1 Alexander Findley Square PO Box 496, Findley Lake, NY 14736-0496 [email protected] www.findleylake-property.com 12 East Dobbins Landing Erie, PA 16507 (814) 459-4440 • Fax (814) 459-4441 [email protected] We are here for the fishing community. We strive to keep emerald shiners on hand every day. We offer a broad selection of fishing tackle. We offer ice and various items at our concession area. We offer on the water dock-side boat parking. We are going to be your preferred Bait & Tackle center. Edinboro outdoors Sporting Goods Ken Chernicky Buy • Sell • Trade Jim Buschak 211 Mill Street • Edinboro, PA 16412 (814) 734-4727 • (814) 734-4927 www.edinborooutdoors.com Monday, Friday, 9 - 8 • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 - 6 • Saturday, 9 - 5 PRESQUE ISLE MARINA FUEL SERVICE 814-833-8981 gas, diesel, boating supplies, ice, snacks Party Boat Fishing Aboard $32 Adults • $27 Seniors • $22 Kids $3 off with this coupon All bait is included details: 814/881-7611 www.EdwardJohnPerchFishing.com WORKING TO IMPROVE FISHING AND THE FISHERY OF LAKE ERIE FOR 31 YEARS SINCE 1981 The Official Publication of the S.O.N.S. VOLUME 10 • ISSUE # 8 AUGUST 2013 Bucket The S.O.N.S 2013 membership badge HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOM FOUND IN PRESQUE ISLE BAY Harrisburg ( Aug.2) – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed that a Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has occurred in some backwater areas of Presque Isle Bay, along the shoreline bordering the City of Erie. S.O.N.S. VOLUNTEERS’ PICNIC Our annual Volunteers’ picnic was held on Monday August 5th at the Lawrence Park Fishing Club. One hundred and twenty eight S.O.N.S. volunteers and guests were in attendance. Ron Lubak worked his usual magic by organizing and managing a great picnic. Trawka’s Market provided some great food. Mary Kissell, Linda and Terry Pfeffer, Char Markiewicz and Maureen Herbst helped out serving the food. Bob Zawadzki brought in chests full of pop. Frank and Elaine Kuzma passed out name tags to the guests. Alma Jean Skrypzak and Sandy Brown passed gifts to all of the attendees. All of our volunteers were given a Perry 200 commemoration S.O.N.S. T shirt ( See Picture Below), the ladies were given a small tray and a book from Dave Frew’s Lake Erie Quadrangle series and all of the kids got some goodies too. Mike and Donna Felege organized and sold door prize raffle tickets. Our officers, directors, and volunteers work the year around to further the goals of the S.O.N.S. They worked at 30 scheduled events working more than 3000 hours. Many of our volunteers went above and beyond for the club. Larry Lipinski is a prime example of the dedication and generosity exhibited by most of our volunteers. He participated in over 54 events! Larry led the pack of our crew followed by Gerry Vollentine, Jack Klapthor, Rich Smith, Chuck Miller, Bill Henderson, Jim Mattson, Ralph Corvaglia, Jack Bock, Ron Bolash, Bob David, Mike Felege, Rich Brine, Charlene Markiewicz, Cas Haraburda, Joe Springer, Don Tombaugh, Ray Halt, Ken Minns, Ralph Friend, John Krupinski, Rich Mando, Buddy Yurcak, Jeremy Figal and Ron Lubak who all participated in ten or more of our activities. These outstanding individuals were awarded a S.O.N.S. fishing vest for their work and dedication. To see a set of pictures taken at the volunteers’ picnic go to our web page sonsoflakeerie.org. SPECIAL PERRY 200 S.O.N.S. T-SHIRT Creative Imprints designed a great piece of artwork which is imprinted on the back of the T-shirt that was given to each one of our volunteers at the picnic. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE VOLUNTEERED AND DID NOT GET A T-SHIRT AT THE PICNIC, YOU MAY GET ONE AT OUR SEPTEMBER 23rd GENERAL MEETING. S.O.N.S. Director Gerry Vollentine wearing his S.O.N.S. fishing vest WANTED: Old photographs of Erie’s Waterfront-Ships, Boats, Buildings, Fishing and Fishermen, Railroads, etc. Call Jerry at 814-452-6291. I would like to borrow and scan them for my slide presentations. The HAB, which is comprised of cyanobacteria, has the appearance of brightly colored latex paint floating on the surface of the water and is most noticeable in calm backwater areas such as coves and marinas. “On July 31, DEP collected samples to determine that a Harmful Algae Bloom has taken place,” DEP Northwest Regional Director Kelly Burch said. “Boaters and bucket fisherman are advised to avoid contact with the algae where it occurs in the near shore.” A FRIEND RECORD OF MEMBERSHIP Name Address City Renew New ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Phone “It is very important to keep out of areas that are visibly in bloom,” Director of the Erie County Department of Health Andrew Glass said. “We are working closely with the DEP as the situation occurs.” Additional cyanobacteria blooms may occur throughout the remainder of the summer, depending on environmental conditions. DEP will continue to monitor this situation as it develops. The heaviest blooms do not appear to be affecting the open waters of the bay. HABs have not been detected in Lake Erie that would affect the bathing beaches on Presque Isle State Park. 2013 _______________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ $5.00 ADULT State Date ___________ Zip ________________ _______________________________ $4.00 SR. CITIZEN (over 65) $3.00 JR. (under 16) PERRY 200 FISHING CHALLENGE UPDATE The Perry 200 Fishing Challenge is nearing conclusion. The contest ends at midnight September 3rd. Last reminder, S.O.N.S. members who do not win, but have entered a fish, will be eligible for a consolation drawing which will be held at our September General Membership Meeting. For more information and an updated leader board, visit our web page at sonsoflakeerie.org. Neil Conaway shows off his 33 inch Steelhead that he caught off the point in 60 feet of water on July 3 using a multi colored NK 28. The fish was measured at the East End Angler Bait Shop. It is the longest steelhead entered as of August 12th. POTENTIAL FISHING OPPORTUNITY Crews and equipment from Lake Shore Towing are installing over 900 ft. of sheet piling around the former GAF property at the foot of Sassafras St. When the GAF development is completed there is a potential that this improvement could provide more public access for the bucket fishermen. Cyanobacteria are a natural part of the ecosystem that can bloom in warm, calm, nutrient-rich waters. While most algae blooms are harmless, some cyanobacteria blooms can lead to fish kills and have been known to harm pets and livestock. The public is advised to avoid contact with any visible surface scrums or films and should rinse thoroughly if contact occurs. Pets and livestock should not be allowed to drink from water with visible surface blooms. There is little risk to healthy recreational water users where visible surface scums are not present. TODAY! MAIL TO: S.O.N.S., PO BOX 3605, ERIE, PA 16508 commemorating the 200th anniversary of the battle of Lake Erie is available at all of our meetings or events or by mailing $2 to S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie, PO Box 3605, Erie, PA 16508, with your membership form and money, to cover mailing costs. S.O.N.S. PHONE NUMBER 814-453-2270 (ALSO FAX NUMBER) sonslakeri @aol.com • www.sonsoflakeerie.org JOIN T.R.E.C. STURGEON DIES We were sad to learn that the male sturgeon at the T.R.E.C. Center has died. The fish was apparently suffering from an apparent physical problem which was evident by its failure to maintain a normal growth cycle. It had been felt that his food was being hogged by its female tank mate. They were separated but still it did not survive. On another note there is a rumor circulating that a sturgeon was caught off of one of the channel piers. What have you heard? For Sale: 1970’s 19 foot fiberglass boat with 65 hp Johnson outboard and trailer $600 Engine needs some work. Call Joe at 814-602-8418. Boat- 19 ft Lowe with walk through bow, 84 hp and 9.5 hp Evinrude motors, trailer, hummingbird fish finder and assorted gear. Like new condition only used 25 hours. Boat has been stored in a garage since purchase. Asking $10,000 call 814-474-5482 Boat- 1982 Sylvan, 16 ft. 70 HP Evinrude, open bow, with trailer, Eagle fish finder and many extras. Asking $3000 call Chuck at 814-833-6712 Boat 7 foot Rubbermaid fiberglass car top boat. Great for Lake Pleasant. Asking $300. Call Ed at 814-453-2270.
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