Well, we official brought the 2011 season to a close with our annual awards banquet.  Once again we held the banquet at Al's Hamburgers in Arlington.  Weather it was a burger, chicken fried steak, or a wonderful desert, Al's food is great all around.  Want to give a big thanks to Al's, and we will continue our monthly meetings there through out 2012.

     Jerry started off with a recap of a great 2011 season.  John Welsh bookended the season with wins in February on Monti, and November on Grapevine.  James notched his first Cast-A-Way win in March on Navarro Mills, and finished 3rd in the overall points.  Yes, overall, no more Jr. Angler for James, he is fishing with the big boys now.  Other than Jerry, James was the only other angler to weigh fish in every tournament of the year.  Jerry took both 2 Days, and weighed fish in every tournament to take the 2011 Angler of the Year.  Mark won both night tournaments, Arlington, and the Classic on Arlinton to come in 2nd in the standings.  Eddie notched wins on Moss, and Grahm to secure 5th place.  Robert Allen hit a rough patch mid season, but still managed enough fish to finish 4th, and Doug Powell rounded out the top 6.

     We had some great give-a-ways with Randy Maxwells' SkyDye donating 2 shirts, Denny Johnson donating 7 dozen drop shot weights, and 2 $25.00, and a $50.00 gift cards from Bass Pro.  We had the traditional gift exchange, and it turned out everyone wanted what Randy picked.  It was still great fun.  Also, want to say thanks for Tony, who we met at Grapevine in November, for coming and checking out the banquet, and showing interest in the club.  Hope to see him in the future.

     Well, the 2012 season will kick off in a few weeks on Monticello.  This lake is good and full, but need to get the water heated up.  I hope everyone is with me, and pray for rain or we may end up shuffling some tournaments.  See you all on the water.

     Until next month, good fishing to all, and tight lines. 

     Thanks again,

     Jerry

     Cast-A-Way President