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Okatibbee is an excellent fish- members; we’ve made a signifi-
ery, lots and lots of eaters. If cant adjustment in our weigh-in
PUBLISHER Okatibbee were located in a procedures for the pandemic.
Michael Nowell northern state, it would be con- Yes, we take it seriously; we have
President sidered tops in that state. For a large group of aging members
some reason, a few years ago, that could get sick. Let’s keep
EDITOR the lake got out of whack as fish up our social distancing and the
Bernard Williams size. Some say it was caused by other precautions.
Vice-President the minimum size limit placed on It’s beautiful to see the young
the lake. However, in stepped the people taking part in our events.
MWFP and made the necessary
WRITERS adjustments to correct the prob- It’s one of the reasons I look for-
Michael Nowell, lem. In my view, this approach ward to participating. I think they
President has improved fishing on Okatib- love it as much as we do. I’ve
watched a bunch of kids grow up
bee.
Paula Nowell, to become excellent fishermen.
Secretary/Treasurer Congratulations to Terry Stew- That’s my reward for being a part
art, William and of MCC.
Stephen Turner, Cameron Tyer, Next up is Barnett;
Weigh-Master Aubrey Storey, based on the results
Chad Rogers, from American Crap-
John Ratcliff, pie Trail, we’re in for
PHOTOGRAPHER Jennifer Ratcliff, some excellent fishing.
Bernard Williams and Stephen The fish are healthy
Turner for their and scattered. During
Contact us at: excellent finish. the fall, you can catch
magnoliacrappieclub@gmail. You guys really them shallow or deep.
com figured those Let’s just hope and
fish out. You all pray for some decent
MCC Adventures Magazine found a way to
is publication of Magnolia weather.
Crappie Club. No portion may pick the bigger Be sure to thank our
be reproduced without written fish out of lots
permission. @Copyright 2020 of smaller ones. Catching a 2.53# sponsors for their support. We
Photographs can be pur- crappie is quite a feat on any lake would like to welcome our latest
chased from Magnolia Crappie sponsor, Visit Mississippi. They’re
Club upon request. in the fall. the primary on our Eagle Lake
The Board had to adjust our Tournament along with the City
See our website for mem- schedule; we switched places
bership,rules or tournament of Vicksburg and Mayor George
schedules at: with Enid and Sardis. Due to the Flaggs.
www.magnoliacrappieclub.com early draw-down of Enid and Let’s all keep it respectful on
low-water conditions. We found
out only one landing was avail- and off the water. MCC is known
able for launch, and it would be for acting professionally; let’s
questionable in December. Here’s keep it that way. If you see
the problem: when scheduling something, say something. Our
our season, you never know what Board of Directors and Officers
conditions may arise during the will not ignore your concerns.
season. We have to stay flexible. May God Bless and Keep You
I hope and pray this adjustment Safely.
didn’t cause too much agony. Bernard
I have to commend our club
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