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Allan Bristow, President
Dedicated to Safely Fishing in and around Collier County
July 2015
President’s Message by Allan Bristow
Happy Fourth of July to Everyone! And what a great country we live in!
The weather in July usually means fishermen can almost plan every day to
go fishing. Light winds and calm seas provide excellent conditions to take
the boat out and fish for your favorite species. Snapper fishing has long
been my favorite family fishing. You can catch them close to shore; they
are easy to catch and are a great table fare.
On the club front, our Board of Directors is busy planning next season's activities. From
fishing events, tournaments, picnics, parades and parties, our club just gets better year after
year. If you have some creative ideas please email them to me.
This month we will have our annual Shark Tournament. Tony Saputo is the event organizer
and you don't want to miss out on this fun filled event. And guess what is on the menu at the
angler’s social picnic? Yep, Shark!
August is right around the corner and that means the start of MSC's Fifth Annual Morgan
Stanley Triple Crown Tournament. This tournament runs from August 1 thru October. Anglers
can contact Victor Ordija for details.
Stay Cool and we will see you on the water, Allan Bristow
Fishtale: A reel expert can tackle anything.
LEADERBOARD/FOM Updates June 1
LEADERBOARD 27" Yellowtail Snapper caught by Jim Chaffee on cut bait anchored by tower. 33" Snook caught by Pete Arcidiacono on a jig while casting by Round Key. 39" Amberjack caught by Ed Brown on Pinfish anchored 60 miles west of Marco Island. 30.5" Redfish caught by Ron Shudes on a jig casting by Round Key. 17.25" Lane Snapper caught by Barry French on a jig/Gulp drifting 19 miles SW of Marco
Island. 17.5" Gulf Flounder caught by Mike Larsen casting a jig/Gulp in Rookery Bay. 23" Mangrove Snapper caught by Frank Sroka on cut bait anchored 30 miles west of
Marco Island. May Fish of the Month (FOM) was the King Mackerel Steve Scripps wins the FOM with a 43.5" King Mackerel caught on cut bait 30 miles SW of
Marco Island. FOM for June was the Permit. RECENT CATCHES- Submit Photos of Your Catch!
Photos from your summer fishing “UP NORTH” are welcome too!
he caught off NJ.
Charles Schwalje shows off two keeper Fluke
During the June one week long Red Snapper
season, Frank Renkel piloted his boat 80 miles
west of Marco to limit out on snapper. The
Snapper King is rumored to have caught most
of them. L-R Al Jennings , Micheal Ludwig,
Frank Renkel, Bob Baldocchi, Derrick Raider
and Ross Rath. Cut bait was used.
Frank Renkel holds one of the tasty Red
Snappers up to 32”, he and his crew caught
(L-R) Phil Madonia w/ a 21 1/2” red grouper,
Barry French w/ a 17 1/4” lane snapper, Victor
Ordija w/ a 21” red grouper caught 18 miles
SW of Marco on Barry’s boat.
On a recent trip to the keys, club member John
Marchetti caught this Mahi Mahi, with Ralph
Crowell, Jay Jones, Joe Cafferelli and Mark
Tanner
Keith Wohltman with Mahi Mahi caught in April
in Dry Tortugas
Mike Mueller, Vic Ordija and Frank
Sroka caught Mangrove Snapper
Offshore up to 23”
Why didn’t you submit pics of your biggest catch last month?
Offshore Report by Tony Saputo
By the time you read July's newsletter, the Permit/Pompano Challenge event (June 25)
will be over. Our newsletter reports must be in to our editor by June 21 so I'm unable to
report how many Permit and Pompano were caught. As I write this report on June 20th,
6 boats with 14 anglers participated. At the captain's meeting on June 24, John
Cavanagh, an avid Permit angler, shared his knowledge on how and where to catch
this powerful fish. Other captains and crew also shared their knowledge on how and
where to catch Permit and Pompano. Captains and crew also enjoyed the buffet dinner
that the Marco Island Brewery prepared.
Shark Bite Event
We will go Shark fishing on July 22 and then on July 23 we plan to grill the fresh shark
filets along with other good food at Goodland Park at noon. Picnic is only for those who
fish, your spouse or one guest.
If you can’t make it to the meeting on July 2nd, you can sign up and mail a check
payable to MSC (memo Shark Bite) for $5.00 to John Baker 443 Trent Ct. Marco
Island, FL. 34145
Deadline to sign up for the Shark Bite is July 20th!!!
Shark Bite is not a tournament!! The $5.00 is for coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans,
etc.
Questions, call John Baker 239-970-0296
August No planned Club offshore event,
Concentrate on Triple Crown Tournament that begins August 1.
Reminder, if you are a Gulf Reef Angler, you are required to have a Gulf Reef License
Who is a Gulf Reef Angler? Anglers who recreationally fish (including those 65 and
older) from a private boat in the Gulf Of Mexico waters off Florida (excluding Monroe
County) and intend to harvest red snapper, gag, greater and lesser amberjacks,
banded rudderfish, almaco jacks, red grouper, vermillion snapper and gray triggerfish
Signing up was mandatory starting April 1, 2015
To sign up go to MYFWC.com/Fishing click on Saltwater Recreational Regulations and
Gulf Reef Fish Survey or go to the Tax Collectors Office on Winterberry. No Charge
Gag Grouper season opened on July 1 closes December 2. In State and Federal Gulf
waters minimum size limit is 22” and the bag limit is 2 per angler within the four-fish
grouper aggregate limit. Measured as total length. Total length is the straight line
distance from the most forward part of the head with the mouth closed to the farthest
tip of the tail with the tail squeezed together while the fish is lying on its side.
BEACH CLEAN-UP by Allan Bristow
So, what is there to do on a beautiful Saturday morning on Marco Island? Well,
on June 6th, which was one such Saturday, 21 Marco Sportfishing Club
members gathered to clean up Marco Island’s South beach area. The City of Marco
Island Beach Advisory Committee and Marco Island Civic Association (MICA) invited
MSC to host their June Beach Clean-up. We all gathered at the South Beach
boardwalk access to walk Marco the beach to remove trash and debris while enjoying
the warmth of the morning sun, the gentle breeze of the Gulf of Mexico and the sounds
of gentle waves, birds and people enjoying the beach! Publix provided gloves, bags
and bottled water for all the participants. It was a successful clean-up with the group
removing trash, including plastic straws, from the white sandy beach. Big thanks to all
who participated!
21 MSC Volunteers Clean Up South Beach on June 6
Kayak Fishing in Chokoloskee Bay by Vic Ordija
A small group of five kayakers fished Chokoloskee Bay on a bright and calm morning
of June 9th. We launched our boats from the Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades
City, crossed Chokoloskee Bay and fished various oyster bars adjacent to Indian Key
Pass.
Fish were actively feeding and the group caught twenty five legal size Spotted
Seatrout, four Redfish, One Snook, several Mangrove Snappers and John Moore
hooked into a four foot Spinner Shark. The group was thrilled to see the shark take four
spinning leaps out of the water before John was able to get him to the boat. All the fish
were released except for two trout that Moore took home for dinner.
Victor Ordija caught a 23.5'' Redfish (photo below) and a 19'' Spotted Seatrout and
both fish are entered in the 2015 Kayak Fishing Challenge with a chance to win a
monogrammed fishing shirt. Jay Jones (photo below) and Howard Laskau both caught
a Redfish and John Baker caught a Snook. Everyone caught several Spotted Seatrout.
We had a great day!
Marco Slam Tournament Results By Jim Mueller
Listed below are the results of the June 11 Marco Slam-Had to Catch Snook, Redfish
and Trout.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
1ST PRIZE -- Jim Mueller 30 ¼” Snook 18 ¼” Redfish 15 ¾” Trout
2ND PRIZE -- Jay Jones 23 ½” Redfish 15 ½” Trout
3RD PRIZE -- Ron Linn
26" Redfish
WILD CARD BOAT PRIZE
Team Arcidiacono/Mueller -- Legal Slam 30 ¼” Snook
18 ¼” Redfish
15 ¾” Trout
Kim’s Korner
Hi, MSC newsletter readers!
I just LOVE it when an MSC member drops a recipe in my lap, literally!
This month’s recipe is submitted by our own John Baker. You would recognize John as
the “50/50 Man” at our monthly membership meetings, and as a frequent chef at our
picnics and fishing events. He’s also the go-to guy for our MSC nametags. We couldn’t
ask for a more dedicated volunteer. He has inspired yours truly and many others to get
more involved in our Club, and I hope that his involvement inspires you too. (BTW, are
there any volunteer Newsletter Editors out there?)
John reports that this recipe is “cheap and good!” But he didn’t use chicken. Instead,
he used fish, cut in small pieces, and shrimp, peeled and cut in small pieces. He also
says, “I did not use the tomatoes or basil. I used 1 cup water and 1 cup milk. And don’t
forget your left over fresh bait shrimp is edible!”
Chicken (or Fish and Shrimp) Margherita Alfredo
4 Servings, Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 15 minutes
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 Tbsp. butter (or butter spread)
1 ½ cups water
½ cup 2% milk
1 packet Knorr Pasta Sides Alfredo Broccoli
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1. Season chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. Melt butter in nonstick skillet
over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until chicken is
thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken; set aside and keep warm.
2. Stir water and milk into same skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in
Knorr Pasta Sides Alfredo Broccoli packet and continue boiling over medium
heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in chicken,
tomatoes and basil; heat through.
Enjoy this recipe, and please feel free to contribute to my Korner, thanks!
One more thing – SAVE THE DATE – Holiday Party – December 14, 2015!
JULY EVENTS
Gag Grouper Season Opens!
Jul 1
Open til Dec 2
MSC General Meeting. “Snapper Fishing” by Captain
Sam Young, and “Shark Bleeding/Preparation” by
a club member TBD. Greeter: Victor Ordija Jul 2
Rose History
Auditorium at
Marco Museum
MSC Board meeting 8:30 AM Doors open at 8:15.
Jul 6
CG Auxiliary Bldg
Caxambas Park
Trailer
Last day for August Newsletter Submissions
Jul 21 Shark Bite Fishing-Catch fish to eat at tomorrow’s
Jul 22
picnic. Contact John Baker
Shark Bite Picnic-Goodland Boat Park. See flyer below Jul 23
Triple Crown 3 Month Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by Compass Group at Morgan Stanley.
Kick-off Event TBA
Fish of Month
Jul 30 Contact Victor Ordija
July
NOON!
Mangrove Snapper
AUGUST EVENTS
Amberjack Season Re Opens in State Waters
(within 20 miles)
Aug 1
“Tarpon Hunt”, first day of Triple Crown Tarpon
fishing.
Aug 1
MSC General Meeting 7PM. “Hurricane Preparation”
presented by USCG Auxiliary (tentative). Greeter: Tony
Saputo Doors open at 6:15 for 50/50
Aug 6 Rose History
Auditorium at
Marco Museum
MSC Board meeting 8:30 AM Doors open at 8:15.
“No Bait” Backwater Event Captains’ Meeting,
Location and Time TBA.
“No Bait” Backwater Event Fishing Day
Aug 10 CG Auxiliary Bldg
Caxambas Park
Aug 10
Aug 11
Outdoor Picnic Goodland Park. See flyer. BYODrink Aug 19 12 Noon!
Newsletter Deadline for Sept Issue
Aug 21
Fish Of Month
Aug Yellow Tail Snapper
New “guide” rule passed by the fishing committee. This rule will be instituted into
MSC events that award prizes.
“Any MSC member or member guest who has guided/chartered six or more trips
in the past twelve months or has ever guided full time (12 or more trips per year)
in southwest Florida (past or present) is ineligible to compete or participate in
any MSC tournament/event that awards prizes”
Buy-Sell-Wanted-Trade
More Info on MSC Website
RECENT LISTING! Backwater Boat For Sale: 2002 Hewes 18 Ft. Redfisher Flats
Boat, 115 HP Yamaha Four Stroke Engine, 884 Hours, New 7" Garmin GPS/Depth
Finder, 8 ft Power Pole, 82# Thrust Great White Motorguide Trolling Motor, Detachable
Bimini Top, and Easy Loader Trailer w/spare tire This Boat Catches Fish !!! Contact:
Jim Mueller 513-490-4764 or [email protected]
RECENT Listing! Boat for Sale! 1995 17' Boston Whaler Outrage. 1996 115HP
Johnson Ocean Runner, 233 hours, 6 HP Johnson kicker, 18' push pole, 10" hull draft
makes an excellent backwater boat. Garage kept on a Performance folding tongue
galvanized trailer with mounted spare. Bimini top with console, helm seat and motor
covers. No bottom paint. Garmin plotter with coastal maps and sonar and VHF radio.
Full safety equipment. Dual batteries with Perko selector switch. Well maintained with
manuals and many extras. $14,900.00. Please contact Neill T. Peters 239.249.4708 or
e-mail [email protected]. Boat is located at Port of the Islands.
Ad Listings
The board of directors has decided that ads older than 2 months will be pulled from
newsletter and website. They can be renewed for another 2 months but must contact
editor and webmaster to renew. So renew if not sold yet. Consider lowering price to
sell faster.
Free Postings for Members’ Boats, Member Want ads, Fishing Gear and Other Good
Stuff.
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2000HP!
If you come across fishing or
boating jokes, send to the
editor.
Club Logo Merchandise Available at Meetings Oct-April
Contact Editor, David Rasmussen, to Post Ad. [email protected]
Attention MSC Members-Want to Help?
MSC is looking for a newsletter editor-or talented assistant. If you have a desire to be
more actively involved with the best club on Marco Island, then we are looking for you.
For more information contact me, David Rasmussen. I have filled this position for past
5 years and club is ready for some new talent to help me make it even better! Email
[email protected]
SHARK BITE PICNIC
When: Thursday July 24th @ 12:00 Noon
Where: Sarazen Park
Requirements: Only those who FISH may come. You need
not catch a fish. Bring your spouse or one guest.
Cost: $5.00 per person Make checks to MSC and bring to
July 2nd meeting. Any questions call john baker @
239-970-0296 Can't make the meeting, mail checks to John
Baker 443 Trent Ct. Marco Island, FL. 34145
Menu: Grilled Shark, Coleslaw, Potato salad, baked beans and
chips. Bring your own Drinks, cups, chairs...
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Name_______________ Phone___________
Name_______________ Date____________
Deadline July 20th
#______ @ $5.00 per person Total___________
Summertime Picnic
August 19, 2015 @ 12:00
Fried chicken, beans, cole
slaw, condiments... Bring your own drinks.
Sarazen Park
Price: $6:00 RSVP deadline 10th After Aug 10th $8.00
Questions?? Call Jay Jones 394-0048 Mail to Jay Jones 6000 Royal Marco
Way PHB Marco Island, FL 34145
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Members name and phone
number___________________________________________________
Members
attending__________________________________________________
Guest attending______________________________________________
@ $6.00 each
$__________
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@ $8.00 each after Aug 10 $__________
Marco Sportfishing Club
2015 Board of Directors
Allan Bristow
Howard Laskau
Andrea Battaglia
Paul Milici
Jay Jones
Daniel Flynn
Dave Rasmussen
Pete Arcidiacono
Kim King
John Marcetti
Jim Mueller
Victor Ordija
Tony Saputo
Keith Wohltman
President
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Treasurer
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Marco Sportfishing Club
2015 Activity and Event Directors, Committee Chairs and Assistants
Fishing-related activities:
Fishing Committee Chair
Backwater Events
Buddy Trips
Kayak Events
Pied Piper Trips
Baiting Beauties
Charters
Backwater Charters
Offshore Charters
Offshore Events
Tournament/Event Sponsorships
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Jim Mueller
Joe Perino
Victor Ordija
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Kim King
Ralph King
Ron Mack
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Mike Mueller
John Marchetti
John Baker
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John Baker
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Dave Walsh
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