ONGOING NOTICE
ELOSTA is a member of the BoatUS Cooperating Group Program!
Special Group benefits entitle Elosta members to a full membership in BoatUS for only $12.50 – that's 50% off the regular $25 annual dues! BoatUS Member benefits also include rebates at BoatUS and West Marine stores, discounts at marinas nationwide on fuel, repairs, and overnight slips, on-the-water towing services, highly-respected marine insurance , and much more. New and current Elosta members wishing to join BoatUS can obtain ELOSTA's BoatUS Coop.# by emailing the Membership Secretary
ELOSTA TROPHY FISH CONTEST 2011-2012
The 2010-2011 Trophy Fish Contest will continue to the seasonal conclusion of the Steelhead, Brown Trout, and Walleye divisions on March 31st 2012 .
The 2011 "Trophy Plaque" winners are as follows:
CHINOOK SALMON…. Chris Fisher, Arlington VT.............31 Lbs, 8oz.
COHO SALMON…Jerry Lougnot, Cicero NY ....14 Lbs 15oz.
LAKE TROUT .... John Dubbelde Castleton, NY ............ 16Lb, 1oz.
Lake Trout Tropy Patch...... Kevin Fuller, Middleburg, NY .... 15lbs. 6oz.
There were no entries in the Walleye. Brown Trout, Steelhead and Bass divisions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS !!
The 2012-2013 contest begins on April 1, 2012. All fish entered that meet the minimum weight qualifications will earn the contestant a Trophy Patch with the appropriate chevron. The winners of each division receive a handsome plaque with an inlaid photo of the catch. In addition, all winners are guests at our annual picnic/derby which takes place the 1st Saturday in August. The plaques are awarded at the picnic.
The minimum weights are as follows:
Chinook Salmon…..25lbs. Steelhead……….12lbs.
Coho Salmon……...12lbs. Walleye…………10lbs.
Brown Trout………12lbs. Bass……………...3lbs.
Lake Trout………...16lbs. Atlantic Salmon….10lbs.
The “Lake Caught” portion of the contest starts April 1st. and ends Sept. 30th for Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Lake Trout. The contest continues until Nov. 30th for Bass, March 15th for Walleye and March 31st for Steelhead and Brown Trout. In addition we have a “Stream Caught” contest for Brown Trout and Steelhead that starts Oct. 1st and ends March 31st. Fish caught from a drift boat are “Lake Caught for contest purposes.
Let’s hope every member takes home a trophy this year

32nd ANNUAL E.L.O.S.T.A. PICNIC & DERBY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2012
MEXICO VFW PAVILION, ROUTE 3, MEXICO, N.Y.
(NORTH OF MEXICO ON ROUTE 3)
STARTS AT NOON -- CHICKEN SERVED AT 2 P.M.
ADULT PRICE: * CHILDREN (12 & UNDER)*
INCLUDES: *



1/2 B.B.Q. Chicken 



Hamburgers
Salt Potatoes 


Baked Beans

Baked Beans 


Macaroni Salad
child to have chicken, you
must pay $*/child
DERBY: $*/Person - MUST BE A MEMBER!!! REMINDER: FISH WEIGH-IN CLOSES AT 2:30 P.M. SHARP!! - IF YOU ARE NOT IN LINE, DON’T WHINE!!!
There will be numerous drawings throughout the afternoon. Come join us, have a good time and meet your fellow club members!
This page was last updated: February 2, 2012
2011 PICNIC AND DERBY
Raffle Winners:
50/50 drawing - $291 - Tim Nies
Hunter Mtn Ski Pass – Matt Nies
Hi-da-way Cottage Stay – Phoebe Kizzell
Marine Radio – Carol Cooper
Cortland Rod/Reel – Dave Marks II
Wood carved bear – Debbie Waner
Carved bear family – Debbie Waner
Derby Winners:
Salmon
Chris Fisher
31 lb. 8 oz.
William Kopek
24 lb 7 oz
Don Renner
21 lb 14 oz
Cal Adomitis
19 lb 10 oz
Richard Robinson 19 lb 2 oz
Gary Barton
17 lb 4 oz
Bill Kopek
16 lb 13 oz
Joe Lavioletti
16 lb 4 oz
Brown
Harold Beppler
10 lb.
Zachary Hapersberger 7 lb 8 oz
Chris Ward
5 lb 12 oz.
Charlie Ames
5 lb 10 oz
Elizabeth Lucason
4 lb 8 oz
Atlantic Salmon
Aidan Daly
4 lb 8 oz.
Lake Trout
Kevin Fuller
15 lb 6 oz
Gary Barton
12 lb
Hey Fishermen ( Boat or Boot)
Convert some of that unused tackle and/or boating equipment into cash. Reserve a table for our March 10th Nautical & Fishing Tackle Sale at the VFW Post on CORT 3 in Mexico. Contact Jerry Lougnot at 315-699-0112.