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Centennial Fishing Club

Team Meeting

May 6, 2025

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Coaches

Shane Rasmussen, Jeff Welciek,

John Markham, Tom Copiskey

Captains

Becca Evans, Nick Clough,

Andrew Person, Gwen Halverson

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2025 Conference Teams

Hudson Westlund and Jacob Williamson

Matt Dexter and Ben Johnson

Nick Clough and Kayden Thalhuber

Gwen Halverson and Kayla Finke

Myles Pacyga and Evan Sikkink

Chase Ramey and Cody Ramey

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Volunteer Opportunities

It is an expectation that all students participating in the Fishing Club volunteer at team sponsored events. Legacy points can be earned by volunteering and may be used to select Conference Tournament Teams.

Fleet Farm Youth Fishing Day-Saturday, July 12, 2025
Blue Herron Days Support-American Legion-August
Marshal for Greenhorn Spring Tournament-Sunday, May 18, 2025 Chisago/Lindstom -Sign Up Link
Forest Lake Ice Fishing Classic-Raffle Tickets and Tournament Support

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MN Junior BASS-Schedule

Sunday, June 1 Conference Qualifier Forest Lake 7AM-2PM

Friday, June 27 Conference Tournament 1 North/South Center 7AM-2PM

Sunday, July 13 NE Conference Invite Green or Big Marine 7AM-12PM

Friday, July 18 Conference Tournament 2 White Bear Lake 7AM-2PM

Friday, July 25 Conference Tournament 3 Clearwater 7AM-2PM

Sunday, August 10 State Tournament Qualifier 7AM-2PM

September 6-7 State Championship Le Homme Dieu

September 28 Senior Sunset Tournament Waconia

(2026 Graduates Only)

Tentative-Subject to change

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2025 Team Derby Schedule

Tentative-Subject to Change

Wednesday, May 28 Forest Lake 5:30-8:30PM

Wednesday, June 4 Coon Lake 5:30-8:30PM

Wednesday, June 18 North/South Center 5:30-8:30PM

Wednesday, July 9 White Bear 5:30-8:30PM

Wednesday, July 30 Chisago 5:30-8:30PM

*Top 4 Derby’s will be counted toward qualifying for 2026 Tournament Team

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Lund Virtual Fishing League-open to all

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2025 Team Sponsorships

20% off at Joe’s Sporting Goods (check in at Customer Service)
50% off up to 5 St. Croix Rods -email Coach Rasmussen for codes
Thorne Bros Discount Card-in process
Shimano Discount Card-in process
Rapala (including 50% rain gear)
Clam-25% off
All Terrain Tackle- 40% off
Blackfish-40% off

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Centennial Fishing Team Store

Order Link

Store closes at midnight May 18th!

2025 Team Hats-$10

Team Jersey Included for 2025

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Social Media-Instagram

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Facebook-under construction

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Tournament Prep

What you should do before, during, and after your tournament.

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Before your tournament…

Check your email and monitor the Group Me App often!
Have a plan/Know your lake!!! Use DNR Lake Finder for information https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/index.html
Communicate with your Boat Captain!
Communicate with your partner!
Have your equipment rigged and ready the night before. Ice for livewell!!!
Monitor the weather! Dress appropriately, sunscreen, gaters, sunglasses, All delays and cancellations will be announced via email and Group Me
Pack snacks and drinks. It can be a long day on the water.
Get a good night sleep. Wake up 30 minutes before you think you should!

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During the tournament…

Arrive early so you don’t feel rushed. Know where you are launching.
Know your launch order and flight information including time of return
No passing the boats who launch before you. They get the spot!
Know speed limit and follow all no wake zone areas.
Don’t infringe on another boat that was at a spot first.
Monitor your fish closely. Keeping your fish healthy is vital.
No fish unter 12 inches allowed. Dead fish ¼ penalty
Be prepared! Stick to your plan but be flexible.
Life vest must be on when big motor is running-no exceptions
Students run the trolling motor except for emergencies
Student must net all fish. Boat Captains should only touch fish or rods if its an emergency.

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During the tournament continued…

Work as a team! That is why you fish with someone.
Stay positive! You lose fish and will struggle at times. We all do.
Take care of you Boat Captain. Pack them snacks too!
Monitor the weather! You need to make the decision that is best for your team.
Take breaks if needed. You can go to shore to use the bathroom.
Control what you can control!
Follow all rules. Someone is always watching!
Encourage each other. There will be challenges
Be sure you are back at weigh-in before your designated time.
Be patient at weigh-in. We will have people helping direct. Listen!

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After the tournament…

Release fish in the middle of lake away from weigh-in.
Be respectful of other anglers.
Clean boat completely. Don’t spread invasive species
Come to awards ceremony if possible.
Reflect with partner and Boat Captain on how the day went. What went well? What could be improved? What do you want to remember the next time?
Tip your Boat Captain ($20-$25 per angler if appropriate)
Help you Boat Captain clean and trailer the boat.

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Fishing Stations-rotate every 15 minutes

Casting Practice-Coach Markham, Andrew Person, and Nick Clough (Cafeteria)
Fish Donkey-Coach Welciek (W603)
Drop Shot-Coach Copiskey and Becca Evans (W601)
Wacky Rigs-Gwen and Adam Halverson(W603)

Boat Captain Meeting-Coach Rasmussen