Special announcements

MARCO SPORTFISHING CLUB

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This page last updated on Friday, July 16, 2010

DATE POSTED	MSC SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Click on links below for more info)
July, 2010	REDFISH V is going forward. We HAVE started registration and there will be a deadline (SEPT 22) for signup with the reason being that we are trying to get shirts for the anglers. So, if you are in need of a Captain or crew don’t forget to use the Buddy list. We will not be assigning members to boats. If there is anything we can help with let us know since we need to get started soon. The dates for REDFISH V are October 14, 15 and the 16^th will be the awards banquet at Sarazen Park. Let’s not forget the Captain’s meeting October 12^th when the teams will be picked. CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER & PICNIC SIGNUP FORM CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE TOURNAMENT -CAPT'S MEETING, TUESDAY OCT 12th AT PORKY'S -TOURNAMENT THURS AND FRIDAY, OCT 14-15th -PICNIC AT SARAZEN PARK SAT, OCT 16th See also the Coming Events page for the latest updates
July 2010	There will be a Buddy List fishing trip on Tuesday, July 27. All boats will meet at Coon Key Light at 9:30 AM and proceed from there. The trip will end at Cocomo's for drinks at 5:45 PM and dinner at 6:30 PM. All club members are welcome and encouraged to participate. Please let me know ASAP if you will be participating. Any questions or comments email Joe Perino rivpress@aol.com
May 2010	There was a Buddy List trip on May 18 and the weather was wonderful with light winds. The fishermen fished Blind Pass, Cape Romano, Coon Key Pass and Gullivan Bay. The group of six caught Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Trout, and lots of Sharks. Of course, there were many Catfish, some were very large. That evening, the group with their wives met at Porky’s for dinner and drinks. The chef at Porky’s cooked up some of the fish in bite sized portions for appetizers. It was a fun day for all. The next Buddy Trip will be in July. Email Joe Perino rivpress@aol.com for questions or comments.
May 2010	We have added a new page to accumulate information on the Oil Spill in the Gulf. Click here You can also get to this from the home page
May 2010	The MSC board has approved adding a list of our members to the website. The list will only contain first and last names. CLICK HERE to view and print the list
May 2010	Buddy List Trip There will be a Buddy List trip on Tuesday, May 18. Weather permitting, the trip will take us to Blind Pass and around Cape Romano. We will stay in touch on channel 78. At the end of the day we will meet at Porky's for cocktails and dinner at 6 PM. If you intend to sign up please do so ASAP so that we can make boat assignments. Also, please indicate if you will be attending the get together at Porky's. As always all club members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Questions or comments contact Joe Perino rivpress@aol.com
May 2010	Chili Recipes from the April 2010 Cook-Off
April 2010	CAPE RAMANO PICNIC, 11AM TO 2PM FRIDAY JUNE 4TH COME BY BOAT AND BRING YOUR OWN EVERYTHING CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
March 2010	Buddies Event A Buddy List outing is planned for Tuesday, April 13. It will be a pied piper trip to the Coon Key area. We will keep in touch on channel 78. In the evening we will all meet with our wives for cocktails and dinner at Porkey’s . Please sign up ASAP so we can make boat assignments. If you have any questions or comments email Joe Perino at: rivpress@aol.com See also Coming Events
March 2010	Announcement regarding Aprils General Meeting: We are taking our April MSC General Meeting very seriously. I know it is April 1^st, April Fools Day, but we are not fooling around. We are going to kick off our meeting with at least 10 round tables. You can move from table to table and pick up a bunch of information from some of our very best anglers. So get your questions ready. We plan to have 4 tables set aside to cover Backwater Fishing covering the North and South ends of the island, with info for both Bay and Backwater Boats. One table will be dealing with How and Where to fish for King Fish, and remember April XX is the King Fish Klash. Seaweed will be bringing Spoons, Leaders and other gear all aimed at helping you be a contender in the King Fish Klash. So get ready to gear up and to plan you strategy. Don’t forget those Knots we say we are going to learn each year, you know, the one that could have saved that trophy that got away. And how about a knot that keep you from losing your boat off your lift, again. Remember the Law of the Sea, if your boat floats to my dock with out you in it, it’s mine. And for those of you that wonder what that Shooting List that gets past around is about, we will have a table where you can find out. Click here for more details
February 2010	Buddies Outing The date is Thursday, March 11. It will be a pied piper trip to the Keewaydin Island area. We will keep in touch on channel 78. There will be a "Fishtales" meeting in the early evening with cocktails and dinner at Porkeys. All are welcome to participate. Thanks. Joe Perino
February 2010	The Marco Sportfishing Club Picnic on April 21 will feature a Chili Cookoff - If any self-proclaimed Chili-Masters think they can make the grade and want to enter, contact Al Musico via email at alanmusico@embarqmail.com - each contestant must cook up approx 8 Qts of chili - contest will be limited to 8 entries. Thanks, Al M
February 2010	MARK YOUR CALENDER, MARCH 4^TH 6:30PM START WILL BE OUR 3^RD DEAL OR NO DEAL EVENT LOTS OF STUFF FOR SALE EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT FOR FISHING AND BOATING NEW CUSTOM MADE TACKLE BY OUR LOCALS SUPER DEALS ON REELS LOTS MORE THIS IS ALSO A GREAT TIME TO PAY YOUR DUES IF YOU HAVEN’T SEE YOU ALL AT 6:30 PM ON THURSDAY MARCH 4 REGARDS PETE A
January 2010	The Raymarine Trailer event will be held at the Marco Island West Marine on March 12th, 2010. Please note West Marine will have discounts along with special rebates offered by Raymarine on those dates. We look forward to seeing the club members there. Thank You, Anthony Tiscio Regional Sales Manager - South Florida Raymarine …world leaders in marine electronics Office/Fax: 941-391-6682 Cell: 603-913-7613 e-mail: tony.tiscio@raymarine.com website: www.raymarine.com
January 2010	Salt Water Fishing Regulations for 2010 Click here for 2010 Regulations Click here for special announcements regarding Regulations These links are also posted on the 'Contests' page
January 2010	Hi Mike, Please place a note in the February News Letter that we are planning a New Captains event for March. The idea here is to assist our members with boats that are new to the area or are not familiar with offshore waters. We would place an experienced captain on each boat to provide what ever help or guidance that Captain may require. There will be more discussion about this event at the February General meeting....... Bert
Dec 1 2009	MSC Buddies List Click here There will be a buddy list outing on January 13, 2010. It will be a pied piper type of fishing trip to the Coon Key area and we will keep in touch on channel 78. Fishing in this area will allow boats of all sizes to participate. At the end of the day we will have a fish tales meeting. This trip will be an effort to get everyone on the buddy list out on the water for the day. All club members are welcome and encouraged to participate. If additional club members join in the outing will be more memorable. Email me and let me know: If you can take people on your boat and how many you can accommodate. If you have no boat and need a ride. If you have a boat but would prefer to ride with someone else. Joe Perino rivpress@aol.com
Nov 24 2009	Dues for 2010 are due in December. CLICK HERE to view and print an Invoice. Please fill it out completely and send it in with your check...thanks. Remember, if you joined the club after October 1, 2009 your 2010 dues are already paid.
October 2009	A buddy list is being formed. The purpose of the list is to find members who don’t have a boat or otherwise want to fish on another member’s boat for a change of pace. The list also seeks to find people who are willing to take others out on their boat. The list will be maintained by Joe Perino Marco # 239 389-2781, NY # 631 581-5370 email rivpress@aol.com
Sept 2009	ON THE BACK OF PAGE 2 UNDER “OCTOBER EVENTS” THE REDFISH IV CAPT’S MEETING IS LISTED TO BE AT THE SAND BAR-THAT IS INCORRECT THE CAPT’S MEETING WILL BE AT PORKY’S PLEASE CORRECT YOUR NEWSLETTER Also, see: FLYER
July 2009	MAN BITES SHARK READ ALL ABOUT IT. CLICK HERE
July 2009	Concerned about Ethanol in your boat gas? Click here for a good article on the subject, with particular focus on Yamaha engines.
July 2009	CAPTAINS GET YOUR ANGLERS, ANGLERS GET YOU CAPTAINS! SHARPER YOUR HOOKS AND BUY EXTRA BEER REDFISH 4 IS HERE DATE: OCTOBER 22 THRU 24TH, 2009 CAPT MEETING ON THE 21ST, FISH ON THE 22ND AND 23RD , AWARDS PICNIC ON THE 24TH ENTRY FEE: $30 BUCKS PER ANGLER TEAM EVENT, TEAM TO BE PICKED RANDOMLY AT CAPTAIN’S MEETING REGISRTATION HAS BEGUN TO REGISTRER EMAIL PETER A REGARDS PETE CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER WITH ALL THE INFO
June 2009	Just a heads up in case you did not see the paper this morning. Collier County is considering a $75 fee for the free parking passes we have on our cars. We went to Caxambas Park this morning and picked up new ones for our cars. This could definitely impact the parking for picnics at Sarazen Park. But the big difference this year - no longer will they go on the rear bumper. They will be inside the car, on the driver side window (near the MICA sticker). Anywhere else and you will get a ticket. Just thought we would pass along this little tidbit. If you can get your parking pass soon, you might save $75 per car!
June 2009	NIGHT BITE, the Gulf fishing event this month, has been cancelled.
May 2009	The club has taken a position on two important issues. You can click below to read the documents. 1) The EPA is reviewing a request to increase the ethanol in gasoline from 10% to 15%. Ethanol has been been linked to damage in marine engines. We oppose this change. Click here to read letter from our president. 2) The National Park Service is considering changes to the rules governing use of the everglades. Click here to read our position
March 2009	Don't miss the joint Power Squadron/Sportfishing Club picnic at Cape Romano on June 5th. CLICK HERE for the flyer.
March 2009	Note: The newsletter (both paper and on the website) has a much improved tide chart. Check it out in this months newsletter
Feb 2009	Here's a great weather site for fishermen. Book mark it! http://www.fishweather.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=113&siteID=2072&Isection=Forecast+Graphs
Feb 6, 2009	Follow link below for information on 2009 boating courses Slide 1 Slide 2
Jan 31 2009	Note: There is an error in the newsletter regarding the date for the March Picnic. The correct date is Wednesday, March 25th
Nov 22	Note: The Spousal Abuse Fishing tournament has been move to Thursday, Dec 11 to avoid conflict with Holiday activities
Oct 1	2009 DUES ARE DUE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE DUES INVOICE AND MAIL IT IN WITH YOUR CHECK.
July 11	CLICK HERE for websites and information on dehooking and venting
May 23	Try out this way cool web radio station. You can customize it to suite your tastes. Best of all it's completely FREE!!! Follow this link: http://pandora.com/
May 18	As you know, club members have wide interests in outdoor sports and, from time to time, have used club general meetings to make announcements to assist organizing independent activities ( e.g. scuba diving in the Keys ). In response to the interest of several members, individuals will be making announcements at club general meetings relating to organizing sport shooting, that is sporting clays, trap and skeet. These events will be independently organized and each will pay his/her own expenses. You may wish to contact Mike Assaf ( mva34145@hotmail.com ) it you're interested in participating.
April 21	Rod and reel repairs Nate Broder Fast and economical 239-394-2394
March 16, 2008	New Reef Gear Regulations Slated for June 1^st *Written by Bryan Fluech, Collier County Sea Grant Extension Agent* Starting June 1^st, anglers will be required to possess and use certain reef fishing gear while fishing in state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. NOAA Fisheries approved Reef Amendment 27/14 in February...Click here to read the entire notice

New Reef Gear Regulations Slated for June 1st

Written by Bryan Fluech, Collier County Sea Grant Extension Agent

Starting June 1st, anglers will be required to possess and use certain reef fishing gear while fishing in state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

New Reef Gear Regulations Slated for June 1^st

Starting June 1^st, anglers will be required to possess and use certain reef fishing gear while fishing in state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.