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Flagler Sportfishing Club
PO Box 353383
Palm Coast, FL
32135-3383
Volume 16, Issue 7
June
29
Directors
Meeting 7:00 PM
Watson Realty
July
07
Monthly
Meeting & Ice
Cream Social
7:30 PM
VFW POST
11 Kids Fishing
Clinic
Herschel King Park
25
Kids
Invitational
Official Publication of Flagler Sportfishing Club
July 2015
by: President Chris Davy
The Beacon Report: President Chris Davy
I hope everyone has a big 4th of July. Its also
once again time for the Kids Fishing Clinic.
Thanks to the efforts of Captain Mike Vickers
and many others over the years we put on one of
the biggest events of this kind in the state. Make
sure to volunteer if able. This is a big event and
an annual opportunity to show what we are truly
about as well as give back to the community.
Don’t forget to help Hank out with captains for
the Kids Invitational Tournament July 25th
July 7th for the Ice Cream Social. A great time
to meet new folks, tell some lies and enjoy
some ice cream.
Be sure to come early to the monthly meeting
Chris
Fishing should remain as hot as the weather.
Top water in the mornings is producing big
reds and I am happy to say snook as far north
as the 206 bridge maybe further. The beach has
been loaded with tarpon and should continue to
be for the next few months. Stay cool boys and
girls its hot out there.
Fishing Tournament
Herschel King Park
Minutes taken by: Carol Carter
Call to Order - by Chris Davy
Pledge of Allegiance: by Capt. Mike Brennan
Passing of May Minutes: Motion made by Dean Roberts, seconded by Walt Huresky and
passed by the members.
Finance Report: Tim Miller reported that there is a balance of $24,451.34 in the checking
account. The spring tournament raised $4,500 for the club and a check for $7,000 was presented to Second Chance Rescue.
Welcome Visitors & New Members: There were 3 guests and 4 visitors at the meeting.
Announcements/New Business: Chris Davy announced the outcome of the club elections
as he is now in the position of club president, Bruce Bandes is now club Vice President and
Mike Vickers has retaken his past position of club weigh-master. Chris said he does not believe
he will be holding another cobia Calcutta. Chris will be chairing the Guys & Dolls tournament
on 6/06/15, prizes will be 1st place $70.00, 2nd place $50.00 and 3rd place will be $30.00. The
prize for total weight between 2 anglers will be $50.00. It will cost $10.00 for a guest and they
must fish with a member. Offshore Tournament dates will be June 3rd to June 21st. You can
fish any two days but must call Chris to tell him the days you will fish, call him before 9 AM if
you need to cancel your date. You can use charters, guides and party boats for this tournament;
you can fish Brevard to Duvall County.
Bottom Trip: Tim Miller announced that any offshore species that is on our current yearlong
list are eligible. Prize amounts, rules and location with times are listed in the June Chum
Line. Tim will bring the club scale on the boat and he will be stand in weigh master so participants can weigh their fish in. So far the total signed up was 26, they can go up to 40 people, but
would like to keep it around 30.
Weigh-Master Report and Fishing Half Truths: Cpt. Mike Vickers reported that he has not
done the weigh in slips yet, Chris will finish up with the ones he has and get them to
Mike. Mike will start providing copies at the front table of the year long tournament weigh in
sheets like it had been done in the past. Mike spoke about the 6th kids clinic which will be held
on July 11th at Herschel King park. It will be held there this year because of the big turnout and
this park has more shady areas for us to set up in. It will be held from 9 AM - noon. Last year
220 kids attended and this year we have been approved for 250 rods. Fish Flagler license plates
provide the money for these rods. Volunteers are needed for various duties, there will be a sign
up sheet at the July meeting, we usually have around 40-50 volunteers, you need to show up at
Herschel King Park by 7:30 AM,. There will be 9 stations set up to show the knots used to tie
on hooks, a live fish tank and other things. Stations will have a script you can use to instruct the
participants. Posters are at the back table to bring to businesses around town to display and
promote this worthy event. Ages for kids are 5 - 15 years old., registration is free. Bring
a non-perishable food item for the food bank, Big Al's Bait and Tackle will provide hot
dogs and water, with Big Al doing the grilling. 12 names will be drawn from the kids to
participate in the kids fishing on July 25th, they will get to go out and fish on boats
captained by club members, when they return, they will be served a luncheon of hot dogs
and hamburgers.
Old Business: Bruce Bandes apologized to any of the new members who did not receive
their welcome package from the club or if they did not get a membership card and that to
get the card, they can see him at the break and he will give them out. He also made an
appeal to anyone who might be interested in the job of Membership Chairman, because
now that he has taken office as our vice president, his previous job needs to be filled.
Surf Tournament Recap: Jeff Rafter told us that 30 people had signed up but that only
10 people weighed in fish that day. Conditions were not good; there were a lot of weeds
in the water and high winds. Winner results have been published in the June Chum
Line. Jeff announced that at the Swap & Shop in the rear of the meeting hall he had
heavy sinkers for sale that will hold those choppy water conditions and he also volunteered to Mike Vickers that he would man the touch tank again this year at the kids
clinic.
Share-A-Ride Program: Emil Naeff announced that he had a member that wanted to do
the share ride and that he needed a captain to take the person out fishing.
New Business: Jill Scott was presented with the big, big check for $7,000 that was
raised for Second Chance Rescue. She posed for a photo with Chris Davy. As the song
goes, "She Works Hard For The Money", Jill did an excellent job in working on and at
the Spring Classic Tournament. Congrats, the animals will appreciate it. All who volunteered that day were proud to be part of this event, thanks to all of them!
Guest Speaker: Our speaker was Brad Kayholm, co-owner of Grand Slam Baits. Brad
displayed a poster that showed a variety of the fish caught on his charter fishing trips,
beautiful oversize redfish with happy people holding them before they had to say goodbye and put them back in the water. He instructed us on how to catch redfish, by watching the wind speed and direction, to start out super slow and make many casts in the
same spot. He told us to use small swimbait in some conditions and a big tail topwater
swimbait in others. Change out your small hooks for big ones, look for moving water,
using scents can also help land that big one.
50/50 - There was no 50/50 drawing held.
Announcement was made that the Ice Cream Social will be held at the July meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM
27
Directors
Meeting 7:00 PM
Watson Realty
August
04
Monthly
Meeting
7:30 PM
VFW POST
07/08 Free Club
24hr. Tournament
Herschel King Park
08
Free Club
Kayak Tournament
Herschel King Park
22 Member Clinic
24
Directors
Meeting 7:00 PM
Watson Realty
All general meetings
are held At 7:30 pm
the first Tuesday of
each month at the
VFW Post
47 Old Kings Road N.
in Palm Coast
Come join in the fun……make your own ice cream “delight” at the July 7th
meeting. The club will provide the ice cream, the members the fixing so make sure your bring
you favorite toppings to the meeting. Think bananas, hot fudge, nuts, whipped cream and cherries. Count calories afterwards.
Please call Chris Davy 386-986-7914 to sign up or e-mail [email protected]
We need a close head count so we know how much Ice Cream to buy.
So sign up and call today or e-mail Chris.
by: Weigh-Master Capt. Mike Vickers
by: Captain Jim Britton (386) 931-1547
Chris Davy
President
386-986-7914
[email protected]
Bruce Bandes
Vice President
386-262-2680
[email protected]
Tim Miller
Treasurer
386-237-7026
[email protected]
Carol Carter
Secretary
386-263-2208
[email protected]
Mike Brennan
Sergeant at Arms
386-391-6067
[email protected]
Mike Vickers
Weigh Master
386-569-9674
Captainmikesfishing
@yahoo.com
Peter Bessette
Quarter Master
386-931-7998
[email protected]
DIRECTORS
Hank Alper
Andy Block
Jim Britton
Chuck Gleichmann
Ellen Scheurer & Walt Huresky
Bill May
Jim & Claire McIntire
Gene & Shay Morrow
Emil Naeff
Chuck Radloff
Jeff Rafter
Dean Roberts
WEBMASTER
Jim Booth
[email protected]
FACE BOOK ADMIN
Chris Hall
[email protected]
EDITOR
John R. Raybon
386-503-3545
[email protected]
Printed by
Dolphin Printing
Even though we will have some brutal heat
heading our way, a look back at last years fishing
log makes me anxious for July to get here! For
inshore fishing, this time of year, get out early
and rig up several top water plugs. I usually have
one “walk-the-dog” (zara spook jr.) style plug and
one “chugger” (storm chug bug) ready to go.
Redfish should go crazy for these plugs on the
flats and fishing deeper areas should produce nice
trout. These same plugs can also be used later in
the day around bulkheads or docks for some fun
ladyfish and jack crevalle action. If you can not
get out early, try the same tactics around dusk for
similar results or fish after dark for the busy trout
and snook bite around dock lights.
Offshore anglers will continue to find schools of
dolphin. Looking for the telltale signs (birds or
weed lines) in 130 feet or deeper should be the
keys to filling the fish box. Bonita and blackfin
tuna may also make their way into the trolling
spread. Bottom fishing reports are looking promising also. Mangrove snapper from 5 to 7 pounds
are being pulled off of many different wrecks and
reefs. The reefs will also hold the normal residents like sea bass, trigger, porgy, grouper and
amberjack. Unfortunately, there will not be a red
snapper season in our area for 2015 (not sure
about the science behind this one!).
For those looking to fish nearshore July will be a
great month to continue targeting kingfish, cobia,
tarpon, and shark. Kingfish and shark should also
make their way within casting distance of the
pier. Surf and pier fishermen will also be able to
target pompano, flounder, whiting and bluefish.
Remember sun protection and hydration, tight
lines
Just a note of thanks to all for a great day on the
water on the Sea Spirit. The
crew and club
members helped create
Florida’s newest fishing
enthusiast out of my 11 year
old grandson, Isaiah. He’s
still on cloud 9 and the
smile is permanent I think.
Thanks again,
John Dunphy
This month we are changing things a bit. No
guest speaker instead we will have a panel of
club members who are professionals with
extensive knowledge about safety on the water.
As the summer boating season gets into full
swing, the things you can learn at this meeting
could save you in many ways, including your life
Russ & Carol Long
Harlan & Michelle Plumley
William & Patricia Verhagen
Greg & Vilima Sikorski
Michael & Ana Pabliro
Dewey & Eve Brown
Ken & Marion Jagodzinski
Diane & Dutch DeWick
William & Joyce Fenstermaker
Joseph & Fran Fontaine, Sr.
Chris & Elisha Crego
Paul & Rebecca Bergeron
Stan & Jewel Bujnowski
Mark & Nicole Waddell
Vilima Sikorski
Lori Genk
Joy Joy
Michael Glover
Gail Biedling
William Fenstermaker
Mona Dunphy
Michael Pabliro
Emmett Pizzoferrato
Roxanne Cinelli
Kim Purdy
Richard Lemoine
Eve Brown
Fi Roster
Dan Mc Cullough
Judy Moore
July ??
July 1st
July 3rd
July 3rd
July 5th
July 5th
July 7th
July 7th
July 7th
July 9th
July 12th
July 13th
July 14th
July 14th
July 15th
July 17th
July 1
July 1
July 2
July 3
July 7
July 8
July 14
July 14
July 15
July 20
July 23
July 24
July 29
July 31
James Tisony
Norita Lemoine
Rod Fonseca
Robert McCann
Chuck Radloff
Jewel Bujnowski
Daivid Maddox
Joyce Haselman
Salvatore Giaccone
David Genk
Chip Hunter
Rebecca Bergeron
Tom Matthews
Tyler Ditton
Micheal Berger
years 54
years 35
years 10
years 19
years 2
years 20
years 8
years 3
years 43
years ??
years 12
years 40
years 9
years 5
July 18th
July 19th
July 19th
July 19th
July 19th
July 20th
July 23rd
July 24th
July 24th
July 25th
July 25th
July 27th
July 27th
July 28th
July 29th
The Flagler Sportfishing Club is sponsoring it’s 6th free kid’s fishing clinic on July 11, 2015
from 9:00am to 12 noon at Herschel King Park 1000 Grady Prather Jr Cove, Palm Coast, FL.
All children ages 5 through 15, along with their parents, are welcome to attend.
The Flagler Sportfishing Club along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish
Florida and volunteers will be conducting a program consisting of 6 skill stations, which will teach
the participant about knot-tying, casting, conservation, habitat, proper fish handling and how to
throw a cast net. After attending all stations, each participant will receive a good angler award.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Marine Division will give boating safety
demonstrations. The Flagler County Fire Department will be conducting a Kid’s
safety seminar.
The Flagler Sportfishing Club will be giving away rods and reels for the first 200 Kids completing all skill
Each participant is asked to bring a nonperishable food
item which will be donated to the Food Pantry in Bunnell.
NEW MEMBERS
Paul & Beth Barrow
Kim Kistler & Bob Collins
Jack & Dorie Hartsoch
Peter & Marsha Jiacik
Robert & Penni Knapp
Amber Shampine & Jason Lacey
Robert & Linda McCann
Michael & Ana Pabliro
Harlan & Michelle Plumley
Information also available on line at FCSPORTFISHING.COM
By: Bill May
You have to love a business that calls boats, motors and other things grown men like to play with “toys”. Whether they are new,
used, components, or whatever, they are still “toys” to those of us that love them, can't live without them and always want a newer,
bigger better one. So, BIG BOYS PLAY TOYS, INC., located at 272 S. Hwy 17, East Palatka, FL 32131 is sort of like “Toys R
Us” except they are for grown men and women that love boats and anything to do with them.
Although I have only visited them seven or eight times this past couple years, I have never been in the showroom that either one of
our club members was there, had just left, or was on the way. I think it is often just to visit with the great staff as much as it is to
buy something. However from the members in our club that own boats from there, it is obvious that they are doing it right. So one
of the lessons here is if a fellow club member owes you money and you can’t find him, now you know where to look. ;-)
The owners, Rodney and Jennipher Olney have been involved with fishing and boating all of their lives which becomes obvious
when you talk to them. They deal with their business with a passion that is too seldom seen. In business since 1993, they have built
up a very loyal customer base from St Augustine, Palatka, Palm Coast, Jacksonville, Middleburg, Orange Park, Green Cove Springs
and even Gainesville. The list goes on and on. Some of the products they sell and service come from Alumacraft, Honda Marine,
Yamaha, Mercury, Johnson/Evinrude, Tahoe Pontoons, Magic Tilt Trailers, Stumpknocker Boats, Mitzi Skiff, Tidewater Boats and
too many others to mention.
The good thing about the entire staff here is that they all love what they do and they are good at it. Service is great and the parts
department either has it or will get it for you about as quick as possible.
The bottom line is that if you need parts, service, a new or used “toy” or just want to go look at them and dream, you should definitely pay them a visit. It is an easy drive from just about anywhere in NE Florida and there are a couple of pretty good restaurants
near-by to have lunch. Big Boys Play Toys has supported our club very well for some time now and will once again hopefully be an
annual sponsor for 2016. It is folks like this that keep us going and allow us to play a couple of times a month. It is important that
we support them in any way that we can.
Give them a call at (386) 328-4510. Their hours are Tuesday – Friday, 8am to 5pm, Saturday, 9am to 3pm, and they are closed Sunday and Monday. Or, check out their website: www.bigboysplaytoys.com. Lots of information there including financing so they
have you covered.
SUPPORT ALL OF OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS LIKE THEY SUPPORT OUR CLUB!
The club bottom trip aboard the Sea Spirit out of Inlet Harbor
Marina was held on June 20, 2015. Under sunny skies, light winds
and calm seas, members enjoyed a great day on the water. After a
boat ride to 22 miles off shore, the Captain anchored along a reef.
Amberjack, Barracuda, Bonita, Cobia, Grouper,
Porgy, Sea Bass, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel,
Trigger and sharks keep fisherman and crew
busy. Live and fresh cut Grunts seem to be the
ticket for the bigger fish. Large Red Snappers
seemed to be one of the most willing large fish
to bite. Too bad the powers that be, consider
these fish endangered and all had to be released
back into the sea. Emil Naeff took 1st place
with a 29lb 15oz Amberjack, Tim Miller took
2nd place with a 17lb 1oz Cobia and Dave
Shampine took 3rd place with a 13lb 3oz Cobia.
WINNER WERE:
Red Fish
1st Ashley Cornelius 4.25lbs
2nd Pam Fehrenkamp 2.44
3rd Jay Davy 1.94
Flounder
1st Tim Miller 4.44lbs
2nd Rita Waddell 1.75
3rd Bill Moore 1.25
Trout
No trout were caught so we
drew names for the prize
money.
1st Sandy Durkee
2nd Chuck Zinzow
3rd Hank Waddell
Most Team Weight
Paige and Mike Glover for $50
Special thanks to Ellen Scheurer
who won the 50/50 and gave it
back to the club.
Ellen also won a Dexter Knife
donated by The Good Life
Charters, Scott and Ashley
Cornelius
Hank Waddell won the drawing
for a soft side cooler with the
club logo. Oooo Ahh.
Emil Naeff left with first
place AJ and Tim Miller
above with second place
Cobia.
By: Bill May
You have to love a business that calls boats, motors and other things grown men like to play with “toys”. Whether they are new,
used, components, or whatever, they are still “toys” to those of us that love them, can't live without them and always want a newer,
bigger better one. So, BIG BOYS PLAY TOYS, INC., located at 272 S. Hwy 17, East Palatka, FL 32131 is sort of like “Toys R
Us” except they are for grown men and women that love boats and anything to do with them.
Although I have only visited them seven or eight times this past couple years, I have never been in the showroom that either one of
our club members was there, had just left, or was on the way. I think it is often just to visit with the great staff as much as it is to
buy something. However from the members in our club that own boats from there, it is obvious that they are doing it right. So one
of the lessons here is if a fellow club member owes you money and you can’t find him, now you know where to look. ;-)
The owners, Rodney and Jennipher Olney have been involved with fishing and boating all of their lives which becomes obvious
when you talk to them. They deal with their business with a passion that is too seldom seen. In business since 1993, they have built
up a very loyal customer base from St Augustine, Palatka, Palm Coast, Jacksonville, Middleburg, Orange Park, Green Cove Springs
and even Gainesville. The list goes on and on. Some of the products they sell and service come from Alumacraft, Honda Marine,
Yamaha, Mercury, Johnson/Evinrude, Tahoe Pontoons, Magic Tilt Trailers, Stumpknocker Boats, Mitzi Skiff, Tidewater Boats and
too many others to mention.
The good thing about the entire staff here is that they all love what they do and they are good at it. Service is great and the parts
department either has it or will get it for you about as quick as possible.
The bottom line is that if you need parts, service, a new or used “toy” or just want to go look at them and dream, you should definitely pay them a visit. It is an easy drive from just about anywhere in NE Florida and there are a couple of pretty good restaurants
near-by to have lunch. Big Boys Play Toys has supported our club very well for some time now and will once again hopefully be an
annual sponsor for 2016. It is folks like this that keep us going and allow us to play a couple of times a month. It is important that
we support them in any way that we can.
Give them a call at (386) 328-4510. Their hours are Tuesday – Friday, 8am to 5pm, Saturday, 9am to 3pm, and they are closed Sunday and Monday. Or, check out their website: www.bigboysplaytoys.com. Lots of information there including financing so they
have you covered.
SUPPORT ALL OF OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS LIKE THEY SUPPORT OUR CLUB!
The club bottom trip aboard the Sea Spirit out of Inlet Harbor
Marina was held on June 20, 2015. Under sunny skies, light winds
and calm seas, members enjoyed a great day on the water. After a
boat ride to 22 miles off shore, the Captain anchored along a reef.
Amberjack, Barracuda, Bonita, Cobia, Grouper,
Porgy, Sea Bass, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel,
Trigger and sharks keep fisherman and crew
busy. Live and fresh cut Grunts seem to be the
ticket for the bigger fish. Large Red Snappers
seemed to be one of the most willing large fish
to bite. Too bad the powers that be, consider
these fish endangered and all had to be released
back into the sea. Emil Naeff took 1st place
with a 29lb 15oz Amberjack, Tim Miller took
2nd place with a 17lb 1oz Cobia and Dave
Shampine took 3rd place with a 13lb 3oz Cobia.
WINNER WERE:
Red Fish
1st Ashley Cornelius 4.25lbs
2nd Pam Fehrenkamp 2.44
3rd Jay Davy 1.94
Flounder
1st Tim Miller 4.44lbs
2nd Rita Waddell 1.75
3rd Bill Moore 1.25
Trout
No trout were caught so we
drew names for the prize
money.
1st Sandy Durkee
2nd Chuck Zinzow
3rd Hank Waddell
Most Team Weight
Paige and Mike Glover for $50
Special thanks to Ellen Scheurer
who won the 50/50 and gave it
back to the club.
Ellen also won a Dexter Knife
donated by The Good Life
Charters, Scott and Ashley
Cornelius
Hank Waddell won the drawing
for a soft side cooler with the
club logo. Oooo Ahh.
Emil Naeff left with first
place AJ and Tim Miller
above with second place
Cobia.
Russ & Carol Long
Harlan & Michelle Plumley
William & Patricia Verhagen
Greg & Vilima Sikorski
Michael & Ana Pabliro
Dewey & Eve Brown
Ken & Marion Jagodzinski
Diane & Dutch DeWick
William & Joyce Fenstermaker
Joseph & Fran Fontaine, Sr.
Chris & Elisha Crego
Paul & Rebecca Bergeron
Stan & Jewel Bujnowski
Mark & Nicole Waddell
Vilima Sikorski
Lori Genk
Joy Joy
Michael Glover
Gail Biedling
William Fenstermaker
Mona Dunphy
Michael Pabliro
Emmett Pizzoferrato
Roxanne Cinelli
Kim Purdy
Richard Lemoine
Eve Brown
Fi Roster
Dan Mc Cullough
Judy Moore
July ??
July 1st
July 3rd
July 3rd
July 5th
July 5th
July 7th
July 7th
July 7th
July 9th
July 12th
July 13th
July 14th
July 14th
July 15th
July 17th
July 1
July 1
July 2
July 3
July 7
July 8
July 14
July 14
July 15
July 20
July 23
July 24
July 29
July 31
James Tisony
Norita Lemoine
Rod Fonseca
Robert McCann
Chuck Radloff
Jewel Bujnowski
Daivid Maddox
Joyce Haselman
Salvatore Giaccone
David Genk
Chip Hunter
Rebecca Bergeron
Tom Matthews
Tyler Ditton
Micheal Berger
years 54
years 35
years 10
years 19
years 2
years 20
years 8
years 3
years 43
years ??
years 12
years 40
years 9
years 5
July 18th
July 19th
July 19th
July 19th
July 19th
July 20th
July 23rd
July 24th
July 24th
July 25th
July 25th
July 27th
July 27th
July 28th
July 29th
The Flagler Sportfishing Club is sponsoring it’s 6th free kid’s fishing clinic on July 11, 2015
from 9:00am to 12 noon at Herschel King Park 1000 Grady Prather Jr Cove, Palm Coast, FL.
All children ages 5 through 15, along with their parents, are welcome to attend.
The Flagler Sportfishing Club along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish
Florida and volunteers will be conducting a program consisting of 6 skill stations, which will teach
the participant about knot-tying, casting, conservation, habitat, proper fish handling and how to
throw a cast net. After attending all stations, each participant will receive a good angler award.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Marine Division will give boating safety
demonstrations. The Flagler County Fire Department will be conducting a Kid’s
safety seminar.
The Flagler Sportfishing Club will be giving away rods and reels for the first 200 Kids completing all skill
Each participant is asked to bring a nonperishable food
item which will be donated to the Food Pantry in Bunnell.
NEW MEMBERS
Paul & Beth Barrow
Kim Kistler & Bob Collins
Jack & Dorie Hartsoch
Peter & Marsha Jiacik
Robert & Penni Knapp
Amber Shampine & Jason Lacey
Robert & Linda McCann
Michael & Ana Pabliro
Harlan & Michelle Plumley
Information also available on line at FCSPORTFISHING.COM
by: Weigh-Master Capt. Mike Vickers
by: Captain Jim Britton (386) 931-1547
Chris Davy
President
386-986-7914
[email protected]
Bruce Bandes
Vice President
386-262-2680
[email protected]
Tim Miller
Treasurer
386-237-7026
[email protected]
Carol Carter
Secretary
386-263-2208
[email protected]
Mike Brennan
Sergeant at Arms
386-391-6067
[email protected]
Mike Vickers
Weigh Master
386-569-9674
Captainmikesfishing
@yahoo.com
Peter Bessette
Quarter Master
386-931-7998
[email protected]
DIRECTORS
Hank Alper
Andy Block
Jim Britton
Chuck Gleichmann
Ellen Scheurer & Walt Huresky
Bill May
Jim & Claire McIntire
Gene & Shay Morrow
Emil Naeff
Chuck Radloff
Jeff Rafter
Dean Roberts
WEBMASTER
Jim Booth
[email protected]
FACE BOOK ADMIN
Chris Hall
[email protected]
EDITOR
John R. Raybon
386-503-3545
[email protected]
Printed by
Dolphin Printing
Even though we will have some brutal heat
heading our way, a look back at last years fishing
log makes me anxious for July to get here! For
inshore fishing, this time of year, get out early
and rig up several top water plugs. I usually have
one “walk-the-dog” (zara spook jr.) style plug and
one “chugger” (storm chug bug) ready to go.
Redfish should go crazy for these plugs on the
flats and fishing deeper areas should produce nice
trout. These same plugs can also be used later in
the day around bulkheads or docks for some fun
ladyfish and jack crevalle action. If you can not
get out early, try the same tactics around dusk for
similar results or fish after dark for the busy trout
and snook bite around dock lights.
Offshore anglers will continue to find schools of
dolphin. Looking for the telltale signs (birds or
weed lines) in 130 feet or deeper should be the
keys to filling the fish box. Bonita and blackfin
tuna may also make their way into the trolling
spread. Bottom fishing reports are looking promising also. Mangrove snapper from 5 to 7 pounds
are being pulled off of many different wrecks and
reefs. The reefs will also hold the normal residents like sea bass, trigger, porgy, grouper and
amberjack. Unfortunately, there will not be a red
snapper season in our area for 2015 (not sure
about the science behind this one!).
For those looking to fish nearshore July will be a
great month to continue targeting kingfish, cobia,
tarpon, and shark. Kingfish and shark should also
make their way within casting distance of the
pier. Surf and pier fishermen will also be able to
target pompano, flounder, whiting and bluefish.
Remember sun protection and hydration, tight
lines
Just a note of thanks to all for a great day on
the water on the Sea Spirit. The crew and
club members helped create
Florida’s newest fishing
enthusiast out of my 11
year old grandson,
Isaiah. He’s still on
cloud 9 and the smile is
permanent I think.
Thanks again,
John Dunphy
This month we are changing things a bit. No guest speaker
instead we will have a panel of club members who are
professionals with extensive knowledge about safety on the water. As
the summer boating season gets into full swing, the things you can learn
at this meeting could save you in many ways, including your life
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PO Box 353383
Palm Coast, FL
32135-3383
Volume 16, Issue 7
June
29
Directors
Meeting 7:00 PM
Watson Realty
July
07
Monthly
Meeting & Ice
Cream Social
7:30 PM
VFW POST
11 Kids Fishing
Clinic
Herschel King Park
25
Kids
Invitational
Official Publication of Flagler Sportfishing Club
July 2015
by: President Chris Davy
The Beacon Report: President Chris Davy
I hope everyone has a big 4th of July. Its also
once again time for the Kids Fishing Clinic.
Thanks to the efforts of Captain Mike Vickers
and many others over the years we put on one of
the biggest events of this kind in the state. Make
sure to volunteer if able. This is a big event and
an annual opportunity to show what we are truly
about as well as give back to the community.
Don’t forget to help Hank out with captains for
the Kids Invitational Tournament July 25th
July 7th for the Ice Cream Social. A great time
to meet new folks, tell some lies and enjoy
some ice cream.
Be sure to come early to the monthly meeting
Chris
Fishing should remain as hot as the weather.
Top water in the mornings is producing big
reds and I am happy to say snook as far north
as the 206 bridge maybe further. The beach has
been loaded with tarpon and should continue to
be for the next few months. Stay cool boys and
girls its hot out there.
Fishing Tournament
Herschel King Park
Minutes taken by: Carol Carter
Call to Order - by Chris Davy
Pledge of Allegiance: by Capt. Mike Brennan
Passing of May Minutes: Motion made by Dean Roberts, seconded by Walt Huresky and
passed by the members.
Finance Report: Tim Miller reported that there is a balance of $24,451.34 in the checking
account. The spring tournament raised $4,500 for the club and a check for $7,000 was presented to Second Chance Rescue.
Welcome Visitors & New Members: There were 3 guests and 4 visitors at the meeting.
Announcements/New Business: Chris Davy announced the outcome of the club elections
as he is now in the position of club president, Bruce Bandes is now club Vice President and
Mike Vickers has retaken his past position of club weigh-master. Chris said he does not believe
he will be holding another cobia Calcutta. Chris will be chairing the Guys & Dolls tournament
on 6/06/15, prizes will be 1st place $70.00, 2nd place $50.00 and 3rd place will be $30.00. The
prize for total weight between 2 anglers will be $50.00. It will cost $10.00 for a guest and they
must fish with a member. Offshore Tournament dates will be June 3rd to June 21st. You can
fish any two days but must call Chris to tell him the days you will fish, call him before 9 AM if
you need to cancel your date. You can use charters, guides and party boats for this tournament;
you can fish Brevard to Duvall County.
Bottom Trip: Tim Miller announced that any offshore species that is on our current yearlong
list are eligible. Prize amounts, rules and location with times are listed in the June Chum
Line. Tim will bring the club scale on the boat and he will be stand in weigh master so participants can weigh their fish in. So far the total signed up was 26, they can go up to 40 people, but
would like to keep it around 30.
Weigh-Master Report and Fishing Half Truths: Cpt. Mike Vickers reported that he has not
done the weigh in slips yet, Chris will finish up with the ones he has and get them to
Mike. Mike will start providing copies at the front table of the year long tournament weigh in
sheets like it had been done in the past. Mike spoke about the 6th kids clinic which will be held
on July 11th at Herschel King park. It will be held there this year because of the big turnout and
this park has more shady areas for us to set up in. It will be held from 9 AM - noon. Last year
220 kids attended and this year we have been approved for 250 rods. Fish Flagler license plates
provide the money for these rods. Volunteers are needed for various duties, there will be a sign
up sheet at the July meeting, we usually have around 40-50 volunteers, you need to show up at
Herschel King Park by 7:30 AM,. There will be 9 stations set up to show the knots used to tie
on hooks, a live fish tank and other things. Stations will have a script you can use to instruct the
participants. Posters are at the back table to bring to businesses around town to display and
promote this worthy event. Ages for kids are 5 - 15 years old., registration is free. Bring
a non-perishable food item for the food bank, Big Al's Bait and Tackle will provide hot
dogs and water, with Big Al doing the grilling. 12 names will be drawn from the kids to
participate in the kids fishing on July 25th, they will get to go out and fish on boats
captained by club members, when they return, they will be served a luncheon of hot dogs
and hamburgers.
Old Business: Bruce Bandes apologized to any of the new members who did not receive
their welcome package from the club or if they did not get a membership card and that to
get the card, they can see him at the break and he will give them out. He also made an
appeal to anyone who might be interested in the job of Membership Chairman, because
now that he has taken office as our vice president, his previous job needs to be filled.
Surf Tournament Recap: Jeff Rafter told us that 30 people had signed up but that only
10 people weighed in fish that day. Conditions were not good; there were a lot of weeds
in the water and high winds. Winner results have been published in the June Chum
Line. Jeff announced that at the Swap & Shop in the rear of the meeting hall he had
heavy sinkers for sale that will hold those choppy water conditions and he also volunteered to Mike Vickers that he would man the touch tank again this year at the kids
clinic.
Share-A-Ride Program: Emil Naeff announced that he had a member that wanted to do
the share ride and that he needed a captain to take the person out fishing.
New Business: Jill Scott was presented with the big, big check for $7,000 that was
raised for Second Chance Rescue. She posed for a photo with Chris Davy. As the song
goes, "She Works Hard For The Money", Jill did an excellent job in working on and at
the Spring Classic Tournament. Congrats, the animals will appreciate it. All who volunteered that day were proud to be part of this event, thanks to all of them!
Guest Speaker: Our speaker was Brad Kayholm, co-owner of Grand Slam Baits. Brad
displayed a poster that showed a variety of the fish caught on his charter fishing trips,
beautiful oversize redfish with happy people holding them before they had to say goodbye and put them back in the water. He instructed us on how to catch redfish, by watching the wind speed and direction, to start out super slow and make many casts in the
same spot. He told us to use small swimbait in some conditions and a big tail topwater
swimbait in others. Change out your small hooks for big ones, look for moving water,
using scents can also help land that big one.
50/50 - There was no 50/50 drawing held.
Announcement was made that the Ice Cream Social will be held at the July meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM
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Directors
Meeting 7:00 PM
Watson Realty
August
04
Monthly
Meeting
7:30 PM
VFW POST
07/08 Free Club
24hr. Tournament
Herschel King Park
08
Free Club
Kayak Tournament
Herschel King Park
22 Member Clinic
29
Directors
Meeting 7:00 PM
Watson Realty
All general meetings
are held At 7:30 pm
the first Tuesday of
each month at the
VFW Post
47 Old Kings Road N.
in Palm Coast
Come join in the fun……make your own ice cream “delight” at the July 7th
meeting. The club will provide the ice cream, the members the fixing so make sure you bring you favorite
toppings to the meeting. Think bananas, hot fudge, nuts, whipped cream and cherries.
Count calories afterwards.
Please call Chris Davy 386-986-7914 to signed up or e-mail her [email protected]
We need a close head count so we knows how much Ice Cream to buy.
So sign up and call today or e-mail Chris.