Contest Standings
Jason Cashmore with a nice winter Largemouth Bass.
Fisherman of the Year
The Jay Hall Memorial Fisherman of the Year Award goes to the club member with the most points at the end of the year. Members earn points for fish they catch during club outings. Current standings after the September 14, 2025 outing are:
1st: Ken Haney - 109 Points
2nd: Jason Cashmore - 78 points
3rd: Greg Sanders - 67 points
Multi-Species Master
John Medved with a solid 19” walleye from the Chain
The Gregg Stockey Memorial Multi-Species Master Award goes to the club member with the greatest total length of five fish. The fish must be caught during club outings and be five different species. Current standings after the September 14, 2025 outing are:
1st: Lou DiNicola - Northern Pike 25”, Walleye 24”, Largemouth 18”, Crappie 9”, & Yellow Bass 10”
2nd: Jason Cashmore - Northern Pike 25”, Catfish 18”, Largemouth 17.5”, Smallmouth 14.75”, & Crappie 10.5”
3rd: Ken Haney - Walleye 17.5”, Largemouth 17”, Crappie 14”, Yellow Bass 12”, & Perch 12”
Big Fish
Lou DiNicola with an impressive 24” Walleye caught on a private Walleye Northern Illinois Lake
The annual Big Fish contest is won by the club member who catches the longest fish of any species (which is eligible for points) during all club outings throughout the year. Current standings after the September 14, 2025 outing are:
1st (Tied): Lou DiNicola - 25” Northern Pike, Jason Cashmore - 25” Northern Pike, & Mikey Olszewski, Jr. - 25” Walleye