Hansford Golf Course Tournament Schedule
Following is the 2008 Hansford Golf Course Tournament schedule. There are quite a few tournaments scheduled, with several weekends open for non-tournament play. If you would like to schedule a tournament, or would like more information about any of the tournaments that are already scheduled, please call the Hansford Golf Club at 659-2233.
Golf Tournament Schedule
Saturday, June 14 — Heritage Day Scramble Draw for Teams
Saturday, June 21 — OPEN
Saturday, June 28 — Golf Course Fundraiser 4 Man Scramble
Saturday, July 5 — Pot Luck Dinner Day/Night 6 Man Scramble
Saturday, July 12 — OPEN
Sunday, July 13 — Ryder Cup
Saturday, July 19 — OPEN
Saturday, July 26 — OPEN
Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4 — Banker’s Tournament (FSB/GSB)
Saturday, August 9 & Sunday, August 10 — Club Championship
Saturday, August 16 — OPEN
Saturday, August 23 — Pot Luck Dinner Day/Night 6 Man Scramble
Saturday, August 30 — OPEN
Monday, September 1 — Labor Day Scramble Draw for Teams
Saturday, September 6 — OPEN
Saturday, September 13 — OPEN
Saturday, September 20 — Super Scramble Draw for Teams
Tuesday Night Scrambles are held each Tuesday and Couples’ Scrambles are held each Thursday. Tee time is at 6 p.m., and the cost is $5 per person.
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SPOOLING A SPINNING REEL
By Scott Suggs
There's no shortage of reasons to keep a few spinning reels in the boat. Perhaps you haven't yet mastered a baitcasting reel or maybe the fishing conditions require you to downsize your bait selection to try to finesse a bite. Either way, despite the ease of use on a spinning reel, there are some common problems that even the most experienced anglers encounter when using them. Some of these problems can be lessened - if not avoided all together - by properly spooling line onto the reel.
It seems that just about every angler has his or her own idea on how to best spool a spinning reel. While some of the details may differ slightly, most of the important things are relatively similar.
To begin, it is important that you properly match the size of line you wish to put on your spinning reel to the size of the reel itself. Unlike baitcasting reels, spinning reels are for lighter line and downsized baits. Heavier monofilament and fluorocarbon lines do not perform well on spinning reels because the diameter of the line is large enough that the spooled line will jump off the reel spool when casting. This creates monstrous backlashes that are not easy to fix - plus it wastes time on the water.
When the situation requires anything larger than 10- or 12-pound test line, I prefer to use Fireline as the main line on my spinning reel. To do this, I spool some monofilament or fluorocarbon line directly onto the reel spool as backing (to prevent the superline from slipping on the spool when I have a fish on), then attaching the Fireline to the backing using a Uni Knot. The great thing about this system is that the Fireline, although it has a higher pound test, has the diameter of much lighter line.
Typically, depending on the fishing situation, I will attach a Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon leader directly to the Fireline (again, using the Uni Knot) or attach a barrel swivel to the Fireline and run a short leader from the swivel. The swivel helps negate any potential problems the leader line may have with line twist, which can affect manageability, but if the leader is too long, the swivel will get caught up in the guides and affect casting performance. Superline is super easy to manage and casts very well - plus the great thing is the durability of superline allows you to just change out leaders everyday instead of respooling the entire reel.
But, if superline isn't for you, you need to know how to put monofilament and fluorocarbon line on the reel. To begin, select a quality line with a pound test of less than 10 or 12 pound (depending on reel size, of course). Run the end of the line through the rod guides and wrap the tag end around the spool twice. Then, tie an over-hand knot in the tag end, wrapping the knot around the mainline as it comes onto the reel spool. Then tie and over-hand knot in the tag end and slide the knot down so that it rests just above the first knot. After securing the knot by pulling it tight, trim the tag end so that ¼ inch of line remains above the second knot (this extra line keeps the knot from coming loose).
Close the bail so that the reel is engaged and ready to begin winding line onto the spool. If you have a friend available, have them hold the spool with the front side facing you, making sure that they keep plenty of tension on the line. If you are along when doing this, try running the line through the pages of a phone book to keep the line tight.
I prefer that the line come off the spool counter-clockwise. The reason for this is because when you cast a spinning reel like my Abu Garcia Cardinal 804, the line comes off clockwise. By having the line come off the line spool counter-clockwise, it helps tame some of the line twist. Keeping tension on the line, I begin to wind the reel handle and fill the reel spool. Keep an eye on the reel spool to make sure that the line is filling the spool evenly and fill the spool within 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch from the edge. Too much or too little line will affect the reel's performance. Once the reel is spooled, cut the line from the remaining line in the package and tie on your favorite lure.
Fishing with light lures and using a stop-and-go retrieve (like with shaky head jigs, for example) can result in line twist in both monofilament and fluorocarbon line. It can also be caused by improper use of line and lures that are not running correctly. Either way, if you experience this, you'll want to release a long length of line behind the boat and drag it behind you until the line appears to be straightened out. This is especially important after catching a fish. If you don't solve line twist, it can cause your line to become a mass of tangles and loops, something that will require a significant amount of time to unravel or cause you to have to cut the line off the spool and start over.
Fishing with a spinning reel opens up a lot of possibilities for many anglers. Easy to use and maintain as well as capable of carrying out the smaller and finesse presentations, your skills with a spinning reel will result in more fish caught all throughout the year. By spooling the reel properly and maintaining your line, your time on the water with a spinning reel in hand will be that much more enjoyable.
Scott Suggs is the 2007 FLW Champion and the first angler in professional bass fishing to win $1 million in a single tournament.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FRESH LINE
By Skeet Reese
Fishing experiences can range from both the pleasure that comes from catching a fish to the pain and frustration that comes when "the big one" gets away. For every successful fish story you might hear at the boat ramp, there are probably many more tales about anglers left in disbelief as the fish of their dreams breaks their line -- never to be seen again.
For those of you fishing for fun, the heartbreak is usually temporary. For those of us who fish for a living, that same heartbreak can also break the bank. One missed fish can be the difference between cashing a paycheck and going broke. That's why professionals - myself included - make every effort to minimize the chances of this happening to us. First and foremost, we start with our fishing line.
Your fishing line is the only connection between you and the fish. Fishing line, as it ages, comes into contact with many things that all work to break it down and make it weaker. The repeated stress and strain of fighting big fish, rubbing on rocks and timber, sunlight, water, even a fish's teeth can cause your line to become weak and more likely to break the next time you're fighting that big fish.
The best approach is a proactive approach. That's why I respool my reels after each day of competition. It takes some time and costs some money, but it's better to spend a few dollars on fishing line than those several thousand because I lost a fish. For those of you who aren't fishing every day, the best thing to do is carefully examine your line before each trip, look for cuts and abrasions. If your reels have been sitting in the garage for a long time or if they spend a lot of time in the sun, take the time to respool them. If you use colored line, check the colorfastness. If the color has faded, chances are that it is time to respool.
I prefer to keep bulk spools for respooling because it helps me save money and time. I keep them closed in a cabinet in a cool, dry place with the date of purchase written on each spool. It is important to store the line away from sunlight and moisture.
Today's technology means has brought us superior fluorocarbon line like Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon and superlines like Berkley Fireline, tools that give anglers the strong, manageable line they need to land big fish. But even the best line can wear down after prolonged use. Whether you fish for fun or for a paycheck, it's better to be safe than sorry. Respool often and avoid the heartbreak of a lost fish.
Skeet Reese is the 2007 BASS Elite Series Angler of the Year and an 8-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier. Reese lives in Auburn, Calif.
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