​Safe distance is 6 feet.  Maintain safe distance from others before and after the tournament.  The orange cones in the line to the scales are 6 feet apart.
 
Wear face masks in the parking lot before and after a tournament.
 
Don’t crowd Tom Savage or Tom Alauria in the results area.  Safe distance is 6 feet.
 
Do not fish if sick or quarantined.
 
If you are recovering from COVID-19, or have been in close contact with someone who has become sick, let us know and we can discuss the safest way to get you back on the water.
 
Close Contact – You are considered a close contact if you have been within 6 feet of a person infected with COVID-19 for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more for a period starting from 2 days before illness onset in that person.  Do not fish a Midweek Tournament.  You should isolate yourself from others or get tested to make sure you are not infected.
See azdhs.gov for other information.
 
How long to stay away when you are sick with COVID-19?  
At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.  At least 20 days if severely ill or immune-compromised.  Fever free for at least 24 hours.
Other symptoms, such as cough and shortness of breath, have improved.

How to hard refresh your browser and clear your cache.
You may have noticed that when you return to a website you’ve visited before, it loads a faster than it did when you first visited it.  This is because you browser stores a copy of the website on your computer.
The browser does this because it is a lot faster for your browser to load the website locally, opposed to downloading the website from the internet again.
Why do I need to hard refresh my browser cache?
Although storing pages to the browsers cache makes loading pages faster, it can mean that changes made to the website aren't always visible until you perform a hard refresh. A lot of our clients notice that when we make changes to their websites, they cannot see the changes when they visit the site. 
This is because their browsers have cached version. In this situation, you would perform a hard refresh your browser to clear the cache and download the new content. Preforming a hard refresh is easy and the commands vary depending on what browser and operating system you are using
How to hard refresh browser and clear cache if you're using Chrome.Chrome and Windows:To hard refresh on Google Chrome on Windows, there are two ways you can do it:

1. Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button.
2. Or Hold down Ctrl and press F5.

 
Chrome and Mac:
To do a hard refresh on Google Chrome on Mac, there are two ways that you can do it:

1. Hold down Shift and click the Reload button.
2. Or Hold down Command, Shift and click the ‘R’ key.

 
How to hard refresh browser and clear cache if you're using Firefox.Firefox and Windows:
To hard refresh on Firefox on Windows, there are also two easy hotkey commands you can use:

1. Hold down Ctrl, Shift and the ‘R’ key.
2. Or Hold down Ctrl and press F5.

Firefox and Mac:
To hard refresh on Firefox on Mac, there are also two easy key combinations that you can use:

1. Hold down Command, Shift and the ‘R’ key.
2. Or Hold down Shift and press the reload button.

 
How to hard refresh browser and clear cache if you're using Safari.Safari:
To hard refresh safari, there is one simple way to do it.

1. Hold down the option and command key then press the ‘E’ key.

 
How to hard refresh browser and clear cache if you're using Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer
To hard refresh safari, there is one simple way to do it:

1. Hold the Control key, press the F5 key.
2. Or, hold the Control key, click the Refresh button.

 

As most of you know, I am a frequent traveller to the bass fishing lakes of Sonora, Mexico.  The lakes are about 1100 miles round trip from my house.  The last thing you want problems with on a trip like this is with your trailer.  My new to me Phx 921 has been going through tires on an alarming rate.  I put a new set of tires on the rear axle in October, 2019 and by May, 2020, after 4000 miles, the inner most tread on these tires had worn half the tread off, down to 4/32.  It was obvious that there was a problem.  Having had similar problems on my previous Ranger Trail trailer, I knew I wanted to fix this once and for all.  Cherokee Trailer, in Scottsdale, had been recommended by a fellow angler, so I decided to take my trailer down and have them look at it.

Its not a big shop, but they do great work at very fair prices.  They soon discovered that my rear axle was bent, which was causing the problems.  Mike, the owner, gave me a couple of options for the repair.  I could simply replace the UFP components of the axle, which have been problematic for him or I could use Dexter axles.  Dexter is the leading manufacturer of marine axles in the US.  I opted for Dexter axles.  In Mikes opinion, the Dexter axles, even though rated the same, 3500lbs, carry more weight easier than UFP axles, and it is easier to get components for them.  

One of the other nagging problems I had with the new to me trailer was brakes.  On the way to Bartlett Lake, for example, if I would happen to engage my brakes on the way down the final hill to the water, there is a good chance that they would not release.  The UFP brake calipers are notorious for sticking.  So I changed my disc brake hubs and calipers from UFP to Kodiak.  Kodiak is also a brand where parts, like disc pads, are readily available.

The rebuild took a little longer than expected, about 28 days, due primarily to having to install two different sets of axles in order to achieve the minimum ground clearance required.  Mike would not let my trailer leave his shop until it was right.  In addition to changing the axles, they also do a thorough inspection of the complete brake system and running lights.  The breaks were not working properly after the change, so they replaced the lines.  They completely bled the new system in order to insure the brake system was operational.  They also replaced a couple of lights.  

I can confidently recommend Cherokee trailer for you boat trailer needs.  They are not club sponsors, but if you mention that you are a member of Midweek Bass they will give you a discount.  Lots of people want to sponsor Midweek, but many times you have no assurance of the quality of products or work.  I would rather recommend someone who does good work at a fair price than someone who merely offers a discount as a way of generating new business.  Cherokee Trailer, 480-970-1332, located at Scottsdale Road and Thomas Road.

Midweek Bass Anglers will be having a May tournament, but not a May meeting.  No meeting but we still need to have all tournament registrations in by Saturday, May 9, by end of day (THE 9th IS ABSOLUTELY THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP).  We will conduct a drawing on the weekend and email boat and partner pairings by end of day on Monday, May 11th. 
Obviously with the threat of the virus still among us, personal precautions need to be taken, but we leave much of that to you.  Please discuss these precautions with your tournament partner, especially whether or not to use masks, so as to avoid any surprises and disagreements at the lake.  I personally use a buff as a mask, as it keeps the sun off my face and keeps most people around me in a comfortable state of mind.   We also ask that you try to maintain safe distance in the parking lot, as we do not wish to draw negative attention from the authorities.  The bathrooms may not be open, so plan accordingly.  There may also be some operational tournament changes both before and after the tournament.  I will outline some of the changes below, but please read your tournament lake fact sheet when it comes.

• Wednesday, May 20th at Bartlett Lake from safe-light until 2PM
  
• Tournament registration online and by U.S. Mail, though online is preferred.
  
• No pre-tournament meeting, but you must check-in at Gary Martlage’s truck for any last minute instructions and to enter the side-pot.  Look for the flashing light.
  
• Tournament will launch promptly at safe-light, it is your responsibility to make sure you are on the water and ready.  
• Keep a minimum distance of 6 feet while in the parking lot both before and after the tournament.
  
• Stand by a cone at the weigh-in while waiting to weigh your fish, they will be 6 feet apart.
  
• Do not fish if you are presently sick, or are recovering.  
• I cannot emphasize enough safe distancing, and that we give the proper appearance we are doing it. 
  
• Six 6 feet is the recommended safe distancing don’t forget.
  

 Hope to see you at the lake while we begin to re-enter life with new hygiene protocols that might be with us for a long time.

​Hey guys,

The April tournament at Roosevelt Lake is cancelled.  This infection rate in Arizona is increasing daily, and it looks to get worse before it gets better. We wish to take no chances with our members or their families.  

It is too early to tell what impact the virus will have on our May events, so we will keep you informed.

Take care,

Gary Grimes
president
Midweek Bass Anglers

3/20/2020 1:15PM  Presently Roosevelt Lake is still open to tournament fishing, and at present we still plan on having a tournament on April 22, 2020.  Given the daily changes and restrictions occurring, we do not want to accept any online tournament applications until Wednesday, April 8, 2020.  Keep checking for more information.  Gary Grimes

Every PFD has a manufacturer's tag that provides details about the type, use and maintenance.  I got stopped at Alamo once by AZGFD and found out my PFD, which was a Type V, had to be worn at all times.  All PFD's require proper fit to ensure proper buoyancy.  Most PFD's do not automatically upright the head if you are unconscious.  In addition, there are many hybrid PFD's that provide features that crossover.  My opinion, you want a PFD that auto-inflates, as most of us can't even remember which side of the vest the pull cord is located.  Many guys prefer the type V, but if your top half is heavier than your bottom half, are you sure your head won't end up under water?

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​Type IV
Bass Pro Shops throw cushion  $13
Required on all bass boats in addition to PFD’s.
Pro’s- Can be thrown to someone or used as a seat cushion.
Con’s - Not for unconscious persons.