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September. Ten boats and 32 members made the trip. The water was “flat as a flipper” to and from the event. The quest for wily Pacific salmon resulted with top honors going to Chris Carabini with an 11.5-lb. king, second place to Daniel Denny with a 5-lb. humpie, and third to Larry Post who netted an over 3-lb. silver. Fishing was tough, as only hatchery salmon are legal. The fun was easy, and folks enjoyed the area’s fine restaurants and a group meal at Harbourside. Thanks to Terry McCartney and Jacobsen’s Marine of Seattle, WA, for club support. LOOK AT THE GREAT LAKE ERIE WALLEYE and the winning team of participants in this past summer’s Lake Erie
Grady-White Club Tournament!
The Lake Erie Grady-White Club reports the results of their June Grady-White Tournament. Blessed with fantastic weather, the walleye fishing was strong for most competitors and the waters off Lorain and Vermilion, OH, held some of the bigger migrating fish. Those with boats by the Lake Erie Islands had great fishing volume but not size. There were a number of first timers participating to compete for bragging rights. Tournament Champion was Bill Rauterhaus with 85.25 in.; second place was Jason Brooks, 77.75 in.; and third, Rick Raup, 73.875 in.. Bill Rauterhaus caught longest walleye at 29 in.; and longest perch, Mike Manion, 11 in.. Paul Kolesar provided excellent fish measuring skills and was a great steak griller! Beaver Park Marina of Lorain, OH, sponsors this club.
Victoria, British Columbia, was the destination for the Northwest Grady-White Club Salmon Derby, held out of Coast Harbourside Hotel and Marina in
LARRY POST AND CHRIS CARABINI took third and
first place respectively in the Northwest Grady-White Club Salmon Derby held out of Victoria, British Columbia.
Thirty-one Tampa Bay Grady-White Club members, family and friends headed to Palm Island Resort, Cape Haze, FL, October 2 for a long weekend of relaxation. Five Gradys transported most while several arrived by ferry to this secluded, peaceful spot with a beautiful white beach, lovely sunsets and wonderful weather. Some fished the pass, some gathered shells, and others chose to just relax by one of the pools or read. All enjoyed potluck dinners, a lunch by boat to Cabbage Key, and a dinner at the resort’s Rum Bay Restaurant. One of the best parts of the resort is there are no cars so transportation on the island is by golf carts only. Naturally there were a few races! Quality Boats of Clearwater, FL, sponsors this club.
All American Grady Fest ‘10 Fort Myers Beach, FL March 19-21, 2010
Festival fun and savvy seminars under the Big Top in Fort Myers Beach, Florida! The Fish Tale Grady Club is hosting Grady Fest 2010 and invites every Grady owner and enthusiast for a casual weekend celebrating all things Grady. Festival Chairman George Pacharis encourages you to register now and come to Fort Myers Beach and Fish Tale Marina during the weekend of March 19-21 when “We can almost guarantee balmy warm weather, so make this a mini vacation!” The main event will be held Saturday, March 20, with guest speakers including Grady-White, Yamaha, Garmin, Raytheon and others on hand, plus additional marine vendors, local chefs and more. There will be lots of door prizes, Grady gadgets, entertainment, and a silent auction. Plans also include docktails at Fish Tale Marina for Friday afternoon, March 19, and a Sunday brunch on March 21. Many Florida Grady dealers will be on site offering in-water demos. The Grady Fest cost of $20 per person includes Saturday lunch and a commemorative Grady-White t-shirt. You are encouraged to make lodging and marina reservations now. For registration forms and additional information visit www.gradyfest.com or contact George Pacharis by emailing info@gradyfest.com.
NINETEEN BOATS DOCKED at Knapps Narrows Marina for the
Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club’s Grady Palooza II.
GR ADY- WHITE | THE ULTIMATE IN BOATING SATISFACTION | WWW.GR ADYWHITE.COM | DECEMBER 2009 | VOLUME 29 NO. 3