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Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – January 7, 2019 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (STWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) announces its 35th Annual Walleye Derby from June 8th through June 16th 2019, on the waters of Lake Erie and the Upper Niagara River. With more than $100,000 in cash and prizes at stake, anglers throughout Western New York, multiple states and Canada will participate in the nine day event in search of a walleye worthy of the top prize.
Current sign-ups are being accepted at various locations around Western New York, the STWA Clubhouse or online at www.southtownswalleye.org/derby. Additionally the club is raffling off several great prizes such as a Grizzly® Kanai® 65 quart cooler and $250 cash, prerequisites are attending at least 4 membership meetings to qualify for the drawing in June. Each month some great early bird prizes will be awarded to several lucky people who get signed up for the derby now. You have to be signed up to participate.
To get in the spirit of the special 35th Annual Walleye Derby, limited edition T-shirts and STWA stickers are also available for purchase celebrating the event. If you are interested in signing up in person and purchasing a T-Shirt, sticker and checking out some great seminars and fishing gear you can stop by the Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoor Expo from January 18th to the 20th at the Conference Center Niagara Falls. Visit the STWA booth on the main floor to get everything you need for this year’s event. Don’t miss out on the action.
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation and philanthropy, our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. To learn more about the club, please visit us at www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public.
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Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – January 7, 2019 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (STWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) announces its 35th Annual Walleye Derby from June 8th through June 16th 2019, on the waters of Lake Erie and the Upper Niagara River. With more than $100,000 in cash and prizes at stake, anglers throughout Western New York, multiple states and Canada will participate in the nine day event in search of a walleye worthy of the top prize.
Current sign-ups are being accepted at various locations around Western New York, the STWA Clubhouse or online at www.southtownswalleye.org/derby. Additionally the club is raffling off several great prizes such as a Grizzly® Kanai® 65 quart cooler and $250 cash, prerequisites are attending at least 4 membership meetings to qualify for the drawing in June. Each month some great early bird prizes will be awarded to several lucky people who get signed up for the derby now. You have to be signed up to participate.
To get in the spirit of the special 35th Annual Walleye Derby, limited edition T-shirts and STWA stickers are also available for purchase celebrating the event. If you are interested in signing up in person and purchasing a T-Shirt, sticker and checking out some great seminars and fishing gear you can stop by the Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoor Expo from January 18th to the 20th at the Conference Center Niagara Falls. Visit the STWA booth on the main floor to get everything you need for this year’s event. Don’t miss out on the action.
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation and philanthropy, our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. To learn more about the club, please visit us at www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public.
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Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – January 7, 2019 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (STWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) announces its 35th Annual Walleye Derby from June 8th through June 16th 2019, on the waters of Lake Erie and the Upper Niagara River. With more than $100,000 in cash and prizes at stake, anglers throughout Western New York, multiple states and Canada will participate in the nine day event in search of a walleye worthy of the top prize.
Current sign-ups are being accepted at various locations around Western New York, the STWA Clubhouse or online at www.southtownswalleye.org/derby. Additionally the club is raffling off several great prizes such as a Grizzly® Kanai® 65 quart cooler and $250 cash, prerequisites are attending at least 4 membership meetings to qualify for the drawing in June at the derby awards ceremony. Each month some great early bird prizes will be awarded to several lucky people who get signed up for the derby now. You have to be signed up to participate.
To get in the spirit of the special 35th Annual Walleye Derby, limited edition T-shirts and STWA stickers are also available for purchase celebrating the event. If you are interested in signing up in person and purchasing a T-Shirt, sticker and checking out some great seminars and fishing gear you can stop by the Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoor Expo from January 18th to the 20th at the Conference Center Niagara Falls. Visit the STWA booth on the main floor to get everything you need for this year’s event. Don’t miss out on the action.
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation and philanthropy, our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. To learn more about the club, please visit us at www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public.
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Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y. Announces 2019 Online Derby Sign-Ups are Now Open. Simply go to the Derby Online Application and enter your details, select your derby choices and submit the form. Payments are being accepted through PayPal which utilizes most credit cards and bank accounts to make it easy for you to sign-up.
Please note that you must be a member of Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y. to participate in the annual derby which is included as an option for the derby sign-up online and must be chosen or your application will not be processed.For questions or issues regarding your transaction please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
Fee Schedule:
$35.00 - Membership Fee
$50.00 - Tournament Fee
$50.00 - 4 Day Calcutta (Optional)
$100.00 - 9 Day Calcutta (Optional)
$5.00 - Walleye Wallet (Optional)
$15.00 - Shipping and Handling Non-Resident Fee for the Fishline NewsletterPrevious member ID number required for current members, if you are currently not an existing member please enter 111111 at the time of sign-up and we will issue you a new membership ID number with your card at the time of processing.
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Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y. Announces 2019 Online Derby Sign-Ups are Now Open. Simply go to the Derby Online Application and enter your details, select your derby choices and submit the form. Payments are being accepted through PayPal which utilizes most credit cards and bank accounts to make it easy for you to sign-up.
Please note that you must be a member of Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y. to participate in the annual derby which is included as an option for the derby sign-up online and must be chosen or your application will not be processed.For questions or issues regarding your transaction please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
Fee Schedule:
$35.00 - Membership Fee
$50.00 - Tournament Fee
$50.00 - 4 Day Calcutta (Optional)
$100.00 - 9 Day Calcutta (Optional)
$5.00 - Walleye Wallet (Optional)
$15.00 - Shipping and Handling Non-Resident Fee for the Fishline NewsletterPrevious member ID number required for current members, if you are currently not an existing member please enter 111111 at the time of sign-up and we will issue you a new membership ID number with your card at the time of processing.
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Fears of failure rise as Lake Erie consumes Sturgeon Point Marina
Credit to Buffalo News - Original Article - August 14th, 2018
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Be sure to come to our August 16th, 2018 meeting where in addition to our Kids Day events which includes, a DEC guest speaker for the kids, lure painting with Bay Rat Lures, Casting Boards and paracord bracelet making, we will be holding a special Chinese Auction to benefit one of our youth members who recently had an accident and is facing extensive medical treatments.
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be for sale and a free Sundae Bar will be available for the kids to enjoy.
For more information and to RSVP to this event, please contact Amy Plecas at [email protected].
Learn More! -
Be sure to come to our August 16th, 2018 meeting where in addition to our Kids Day events which includes, a DEC guest speaker for the kids, lure painting with Bay Rat Lures, Casting Boards and paracord bracelet making, we will be holding a special Chinese Auction to benefit one of our youth members who recently had an accident and is facing extensive medical treatments.
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be for sale and a free Sundae Bar will be available for the kids to enjoy.
For more information and to RSVP to this event, please contact Amy Plecas at [email protected].
Learn More! -
Our Special Guest speakers for the July 19th Meeting at the Southtowns Walleye Association Clubhouse are renowned fishermen and hosts of Fishing 411 TV, Mark (aka the “Outdoors Guy”) Romanack and his son, Jake Romanack. Fishing 411 TV Hosted by Mark and Jake Romanack is a nationally syndicated TV show that focuses on education that helps anglers to be more successful on the water. Most episodes are filmed in the Upper Great Lakes region and a host of popular species including walleye, smallmouth bass, king and coho salmon, brook trout, steelhead, lake trout, brown trout, pike, muskie and panfish are featured.
Mark Romanack is a veteran outdoor writer and author with 30+ years of experience, 11 printed books on fishing, three E-Books on Kindle and over 3,000 magazine articles to his credit. Jake Romanack is a licensed charter captain, passionate
angler and outstanding communicator who has grown up on the Great Lakes fishing for literally everything with fins! Together this father and son team follow their passion for fishing and sharing fishing information with others. Fishing 411 is broadcast nationally on World Fishing Network, the nation’s only fishing only outdoor network. Fishing 411 is also available on-demand at www.carbonTV.com, www.myoutdoorTV.com, www.getoutdoors.com and www.fishing411.net.
You will not want to miss this is event, get yourself a seat early! -
Our Special Guest speakers for the July 19th Meeting at the Southtowns Walleye Association Clubhouse are renowned fishermen and hosts of Fishing 411 TV, Mark (aka the “Outdoors Guy”) Romanack and his son, Jake Romanack. Fishing 411 TV Hosted by Mark and Jake Romanack is a nationally syndicated TV show that focuses on education that helps anglers to be more successful on the water. Most episodes are filmed in the Upper Great Lakes region and a host of popular species including walleye, smallmouth bass, king and coho salmon, brook trout, steelhead, lake trout, brown trout, pike, muskie and panfish are featured.
Mark Romanack is a veteran outdoor writer and author with 30+ years of experience, 11 printed books on fishing, three E-Books on Kindle and over 3,000 magazine articles to his credit. Jake Romanack is a licensed charter captain, passionate
angler and outstanding communicator who has grown up on the Great Lakes fishing for literally everything with fins! Together this father and son team follow their passion for fishing and sharing fishing information with others. Fishing 411 is broadcast nationally on World Fishing Network, the nation’s only fishing only outdoor network. Fishing 411 is also available on-demand at www.carbonTV.com, www.myoutdoorTV.com, www.getoutdoors.com and www.fishing411.net.
You will not want to miss this is event, get yourself a seat early! -
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – July 1, 2018 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (SWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) held its 34th Annual Walleye Tournament from June 9th through June 17th 2018, on the waters of Lake Erie and the Upper Niagara River, with more than $100,000 in cash and prizes at stake, anglers throughout Western New York, multiple states and Canada participated in the nine day event in search of a walleye worthy of the top prize.
The Tournament concluded with an awards picnic held at the SWA Clubhouse on June 30th at 4pm with more than 200 people in attendance, the main prizes were awarded to the top 200 fish that weighed in after the nine day event. Top ten honors for the winners went to the following top adult and youth participants within each division.
Adult Winners 2018:
1st - Ronald Kucinski Jr. – 11.77 lbs.
2nd - David Levan – 11.44 lbs.
3rd - Kelly Bak – 11.40 lbs.
4th - Billy Joe Defazio – 11.13 lbs.
5th – Tom Barr – 10.40 lbs.
6th - Barry Lichvar - 10.18lbs.
7th - Matthew Williams – 9.80 lbs.
8th - Jason Roth - 9.74 lbs.
9th - Jeff Schenck – 9.67 lbs.
10th - Doug Orton – 9.65 lbs.Youth Winners 2018:
1st - Wyatt Bartoo – 8.51 lbs.
2nd - Samantha Skoczylas – 8.26 lbs.
3rd - Casey Black – 8.03 lbs.
4th - Daniel Fried – 7.90 lbs.
5th - Blake Kenny – 7.77 lbs.
6th - Mitchell Lee – 7.48 lbs.
7th - Tyler Brovata – 7.34 lbs.
8th - Charlie Orsi - 7.30 lbs.
9th - Nathan Wolf - 6.84 lbs.
10th - David Thompson - 6.72 lbs.Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation and philanthropy, our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. To learn more about the club, please visit us at www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public.
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Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – July 1, 2018 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (SWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) held its 34th Annual Walleye Tournament from June 9th through June 17th 2018, on the waters of Lake Erie and the Upper Niagara River, with more than $100,000 in cash and prizes at stake, anglers throughout Western New York, multiple states and Canada participated in the nine day event in search of a walleye worthy of the top prize.
The Tournament concluded with an awards picnic held at the SWA Clubhouse on June 30th at 4pm with more than 200 people in attendance, the main prizes were awarded to the top 200 fish that weighed in after the nine day event. Top ten honors for the winners went to the following top adult and youth participants within each division.
Adult Winners 2018:
1st - Ronald Kucinski Jr. – 11.77 lbs.
2nd - David Levan – 11.44 lbs.
3rd - Kelly Bak – 11.40 lbs.
4th - Billy Joe Defazio – 11.13 lbs.
5th – Tom Barr – 10.40 lbs.
6th - Barry Lichvar - 10.18lbs.
7th - Matthew Williams – 9.80 lbs.
8th - Jason Roth - 9.74 lbs.
9th - Jeff Schenck – 9.67 lbs.
10th - Doug Orton – 9.65 lbs.Youth Winners 2018:
1st - Wyatt Bartoo – 8.51 lbs.
2nd - Samantha Skoczylas – 8.26 lbs.
3rd - Casey Black – 8.03 lbs.
4th - Daniel Fried – 7.90 lbs.
5th - Blake Kenny – 7.77 lbs.
6th - Mitchell Lee – 7.48 lbs.
7th - Tyler Brovata – 7.34 lbs.
8th - Charlie Orsi - 7.30 lbs.
9th - Nathan Wolf - 6.84 lbs.
10th - David Thompson - 6.72 lbs.Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation and philanthropy, our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. To learn more about the club, please visit us at www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public.
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Attention any person who has signed up on our website after May 15th, 2018.
Please note that you have only submitted your membership application and you are not registered for the 2018 tournament. You are only registered as a member of the club. All tournament online sign-ups ended on May 15th.
To sign-up for the tournament you must come to the club on Friday, June 8th, from Noon-8 pm to register.
If you do not join the tournament by 8 pm tonight you will not be eligible for tournament participation or prizes.You must bring your PayPal receipt as Proof of Membership Purchase.
We appreciate your participation.
Thank you.
SWA Tournament Committee -
Attention any person who has signed up on our website after May 15th, 2018.
Please note that you have only submitted your membership application and you are not registered for the 2018 tournament. You are only registered as a member of the club. All tournament online sign-ups ended on May 15th.
To sign-up for the tournament you must come to the club on Friday, June 8th, from Noon-8 pm to register.
If you do not join the tournament by 8 pm tonight you will not be eligible for tournament participation or prizes.You must bring your PayPal receipt as Proof of Membership Purchase.
We appreciate your participation.
Thank you.
SWA Tournament Committee -
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – February 22, 2018 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (SWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) held its annual Harry A. Smith installation dinner for its Officers and Board of Directors. The organization which boasts over 1,000 members annually supports kids fishing, philanthropic and conservation programs for the Great Lakes region and was instrumental in pushing for the removal of gill netting on Lake Erie, helping to make it the great fishery it is today.
This year’s event took place on February 17, 2018 at Lucarelli’s Banquet Facility located in Lackawanna, NY for the official swearing in of its newly elected officers and board members. It also recognizes various members of the community and the club for outstanding service and dedication to furthering the organization and Great Lakes fishery.
David B. Woodworth former President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented his final Presidents Awards for 2017 to the following members:- Amy Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Brian Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Carol Scott, Hamburg, NY - Clothing and Promotional Items
Additionally, Sue Guenther, newly elected President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented the remaining 2017 awards to the following individuals:
- Jason Robinson, Aquatic Biologist, DEC - Conservationist of the Year Award
- Gene Pauszek, Dunkirk, NY - 11.4 lb. walleye - Lou Podger Senior Angler Award
- Lana Woodworth, Angola, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Julia Stechenfinger, Sloan, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Sheriff Timothy Howard - Public Servant of the Year Award
- Rusty Ellis, Silver Creek, NY - Larry Scheffler Memorial Award
- George Szczublewski, Hamburg, NY - Special Recognition Award
- Fran Brobeil, Brobeil Marine - Sponsor Award
- Matt Taylor, XOAR Communications - Sponsor Award
Previous year James Ridge Award Winner Franklin Thompson presented this year’s award to:
- Mike Jackson, Hamburg, NY - James Ridge Memorial Award
Previous year Harry A. Smith Award Winner Sam Schrecengost presented this year’s award to:
- Bob Fessler, Orchard Park, NY - Harry A. Smith Memorial Award
We would like to thank each of these individuals for their continued support and dedication to improving our fishery and our organization, and look forward to more great work from our membership and the community.
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation, and philanthropy our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. For a complete listing of descriptions of each of these awards and to learn more about our organization, please visit www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public. -
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – February 22, 2018 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (SWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) held its annual Harry A. Smith installation dinner for its Officers and Board of Directors. The organization which boasts over 1,000 members annually supports kids fishing, philanthropic and conservation programs for the Great Lakes region and was instrumental in pushing for the removal of gill netting on Lake Erie, helping to make it the great fishery it is today.
This year’s event took place on February 17, 2018 at Lucarelli’s Banquet Facility located in Lackawanna, NY for the official swearing in of its newly elected officers and board members. It also recognizes various members of the community and the club for outstanding service and dedication to furthering the organization and Great Lakes fishery.
David B. Woodworth former President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented his final Presidents Awards for 2017 to the following members:- Amy Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Brian Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Carol Scott, Hamburg, NY - Clothing and Promotional Items
Additionally, Sue Guenther, newly elected President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented the remaining 2017 awards to the following individuals:
- Jason Robinson, Aquatic Biologist, DEC - Conservationist of the Year Award
- Gene Pauszek, Dunkirk, NY - 11.4 lb. walleye - Lou Podger Senior Angler Award
- Lana Woodworth, Angola, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Julia Stechenfinger, Sloan, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Sheriff Timothy Howard - Public Servant of the Year Award
- Rusty Ellis, Silver Creek, NY - Larry Scheffler Memorial Award
- George Szczublewski, Hamburg, NY - Special Recognition Award
- Fran Brobeil, Brobeil Marine - Sponsor Award
- Matt Taylor, XOAR Communications - Sponsor Award
Previous year James Ridge Award Winner Franklin Thompson presented this year’s award to:
- Mike Jackson, Hamburg, NY - James Ridge Memorial Award
Previous year Harry A. Smith Award Winner Sam Schrecengost presented this year’s award to:
- Bob Fessler, Orchard Park, NY - Harry A. Smith Memorial Award
We would like to thank each of these individuals for their continued support and dedication to improving our fishery and our organization, and look forward to more great work from our membership and the community.
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation, and philanthropy our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. For a complete listing of descriptions of each of these awards and to learn more about our organization, please visit www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public. -
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – February 22, 2018 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (SWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) held its annual Harry A. Smith installation dinner for its Officers and Board of Directors. The organization which boasts over 1,000 members annually supports kids fishing, philanthropic and conservation programs for the Great Lakes region and was instrumental in pushing for the removal of gill netting on Lake Erie, helping to make it the great fishery it is today.
This year’s event took place on February 17, 2018 at Lucarelli’s Banquet Facility located in Lackawanna, NY for the official swearing in of its newly elected officers and board members. It also recognizes various members of the community and the club for outstanding service and dedication to furthering the organization and Great Lakes fishery.
David B. Woodworth former President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented his final Presidents Awards for 2017 to the following members:- Amy Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Brian Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Carol Scott, Hamburg, NY - Clothing and Promotional Items
Additionally, Sue Guenther, newly elected President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented the remaining 2017 awards to the following individuals:
- Jason Robinson, Aquatic Biologist, DEC - Conservationist of the Year Award
- Gene Pauszek, Dunkirk, NY - 11.4 lb. walleye - Lou Podger Senior Angler Award
- Lana Woodworth, Angola, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Julia Stechenfinger, Sloan, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Sheriff Timothy Howard - Public Servant of the Year Award
- Rusty Ellis, Silver Creek, NY - Larry Scheffler Memorial Award
- George Szczublewski, Hamburg, NY - Special Recognition Award
- Fran Brobeil, Brobeil Marine - Sponsor Award
- Matt Taylor, XOAR Communications - Sponsor Award
Previous year James Ridge Award Winner Franklin Thompson presented this year’s award to:
- Mike Jackson, Hamburg, NY - James Ridge Memorial Award
Previous year Harry A. Smith Award Winner Sam Schrecengost presented this year’s award to:
- Bob Fessler, Orchard Park, NY - Harry A. Smith Memorial Award
We would like to thank each of these individuals for their continued support and dedication to improving our fishery and our organization, and look forward to more great work from our membership and the community.
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation, and philanthropy our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. For a complete listing of descriptions of each of these awards and to learn more about our organization, please visit www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public. -
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – February 22, 2018 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (SWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) held its annual Harry A. Smith installation dinner for its Officers and Board of Directors. The organization which boasts over 1,000 members annually supports kids fishing, philanthropic and conservation programs for the Great Lakes region and was instrumental in pushing for the removal of gill netting on Lake Erie, helping to make it the great fishery it is today.
This year’s event took place on February 17, 2018 at Lucarelli’s Banquet Facility located in Lackawanna, NY for the official swearing in of its newly elected officers and board members. It also recognizes various members of the community and the club for outstanding service and dedication to furthering the organization and Great Lakes fishery.
David B. Woodworth former President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented his final Presidents Awards for 2017 to the following members:- Amy Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Brian Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Carol Scott, Hamburg, NY - Clothing and Promotional Items
Additionally, Sue Guenther, newly elected President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented the remaining 2017 awards to the following individuals:
- Jason Robinson, Aquatic Biologist, DEC - Conservationist of the Year Award
- Gene Pauszek, Dunkirk, NY - 11.4 lb. walleye - Lou Podger Senior Angler Award
- Lana Woodworth, Angola, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Julia Stechenfinger, Sloan, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Sheriff Timothy Howard - Public Servant of the Year Award
- Rusty Ellis, Silver Creek, NY - Larry Scheffler Memorial Award
- George Szczublewski, Hamburg, NY - Special Recognition Award
- Fran Brobeil, Brobeil Marine - Sponsor Award
- Matt Taylor, XOAR Communications - Sponsor Award
Previous year James Ridge Award Winner Franklin Thompson presented this year’s award to:
- Mike Jackson, Hamburg, NY - James Ridge Memorial Award
Previous year Harry A. Smith Award Winner Sam Schrecengost presented this year’s award to:
- Bob Fessler, Orchard Park, NY - Harry A. Smith Memorial Award
We would like to thank each of these individuals for their continued support and dedication to improving our fishery and our organization, and look forward to more great work from our membership and the community.
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation, and philanthropy our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. For a complete listing of descriptions of each of these awards and to learn more about our organization, please visit www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public. -
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc.
5895 Southwestern Boulevard,
Hamburg, NY 14075
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237For Media Inquiries Contact:
Brian Plecas
Tel.: 716.649.8202
Fax: 716.649.8237
[email protected]HAMBURG, N.Y., – February 22, 2018 – Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York Inc. (SWA) (www.southtownswalleye.org) held its annual Harry A. Smith installation dinner for its Officers and Board of Directors. The organization which boasts over 1,000 members annually supports kids fishing, philanthropic and conservation programs for the Great Lakes region and was instrumental in pushing for the removal of gill netting on Lake Erie, helping to make it the great fishery it is today.
This year’s event took place on February 17, 2018 at Lucarelli’s Banquet Facility located in Lackawanna, NY for the official swearing in of its newly elected officers and board members. It also recognizes various members of the community and the club for outstanding service and dedication to furthering the organization and Great Lakes fishery.
David B. Woodworth former President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented his final Presidents Awards for 2017 to the following members:- Amy Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Brian Plecas, Colden, NY - Website and Fishline Publication
- Carol Scott, Hamburg, NY - Clothing and Promotional Items
Additionally, Sue Guenther, newly elected President of Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. presented the remaining 2017 awards to the following individuals:
- Jason Robinson, Aquatic Biologist, DEC - Conservationist of the Year Award
- Gene Pauszek, Dunkirk, NY - 11.4 lb. walleye - Lou Podger Senior Angler Award
- Lana Woodworth, Angola, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Julia Stechenfinger, Sloan, NY - Youth of the Year Award
- Sheriff Timothy Howard - Public Servant of the Year Award
- Rusty Ellis, Silver Creek, NY - Larry Scheffler Memorial Award
- George Szczublewski, Hamburg, NY - Special Recognition Award
- Fran Brobeil, Brobeil Marine - Sponsor Award
- Matt Taylor, XOAR Communications - Sponsor Award
Previous year James Ridge Award Winner Franklin Thompson presented this year’s award to:
- Mike Jackson, Hamburg, NY - James Ridge Memorial Award
Previous year Harry A. Smith Award Winner Sam Schrecengost presented this year’s award to:
- Bob Fessler, Orchard Park, NY - Harry A. Smith Memorial Award
We would like to thank each of these individuals for their continued support and dedication to improving our fishery and our organization, and look forward to more great work from our membership and the community.
Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fishing opportunities in the region for all individuals. With a clear focus on kids, community, conservation, and philanthropy our various programs support these pillars for a strong future generation of outdoorsmen and women and our fishery. For a complete listing of descriptions of each of these awards and to learn more about our organization, please visit www.southtownswalleye.org or stop by our facility located at 5895 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075, Tel.: 716.649.8202, Fax: 716.649.8237, Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm and are open to the public. -
Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y. Announces 2018 Online Tournament Sign-Ups are Now Open. Simply go to the Tournament Online Application and enter your details, select your tournament choices and submit the form. Payments are being accepted through PayPal which utilizes most credit cards and bank accounts to make it easy for you to sign-up, a modest 3% transaction fee is applied at the time of check-out to offer this service.
Please note that you must be a member of Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y. to participate in the annual tournament which is included in the price when selecting your options for the tournament. For questions or issues regarding your transaction please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
Fee Schedule:
$85.00 - SWA Membership and Tournament Fee
$40.00 - 4 Day Calcutta (Optional)
$100.00 - 9 Day Calcutta(Optional)
$5.00 - Walleye Wallet (Optional)
$15.00 - Shipping and Handling Non-Resident Fee for the Fishline NewsletterPrevious member ID number required for current members, if you are currently not an existing member please enter 111111 at the time of sign up and we will issue you a new membership ID number with your card at time of processing.
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Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y. Announces 2018 Online Tournament Sign-Ups are Now Open. Simply go to the Tournament Online Application and enter your details, select your tournament choices and submit the form. Payments are being accepted through PayPal which utilizes most credit cards and bank accounts to make it easy for you to sign-up, a modest 3% transaction fee is applied at the time of check-out to offer this service.
Please note that you must be a member of Southtowns Walleye Association of W.N.Y. to participate in the annual tournament which is included in the price when selecting your options for the tournament. For questions or issues regarding your transaction please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
Fee Schedule:
$85.00 - SWA Membership and Tournament Fee
$40.00 - 4 Day Calcutta (Optional)
$100.00 - 9 Day Calcutta(Optional)
$5.00 - Walleye Wallet (Optional)
$15.00 - Shipping and Handling Non-Resident Fee for the Fishline NewsletterPrevious member ID number required for current members, if you are currently not an existing member please enter 111111 at the time of sign up and we will issue you a new membership ID number with your card at time of processing.
New York Sea Grant's Annual - State of Lake Erie Meeting
in Open Lake Discussion
Posted
The Annual State of Lake Erie Meeting will be held at the Southtowns Walleye Association Club House on Thursday, April 11th, 2019 at 7pm - 9pm.
In Partnership With:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
In Cooperation With:
Sean Ryan, NYS Assembly member and Southtowns Walleye Association of WNY, Inc.
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
Status of the Cold Water Fish Communities
Jim Markham, NYSDEC Aquatic Biologist
Status of the Warm Water Fish Communities
Jason Robinson, NYSDEC Lake Erie Unit Leader
Update on Barotrauma in Lake Erie Yellow Perch
Jesse Lepak, New York Sea Grant
Inspiring Environmental Leadership and Stewardship
Sandy Smith, Nichols School Faculty
For more information or directions, contact: Jesse Lepak, New York Sea Grant at SUNY Oswego: 315-312-3042, or email [email protected]
View the full article on STWA website