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The Marlin Club of San Diego Monthly Newsletter |
From the Bilge
Club members Michael Berry and Harold Weimer bring in the first fish to the Marlin Club on August 16th and to top it off, they go back the next day to the same area and captured the first release flag of the year. Way to go Mike & Harold!!!.
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Michael Berry, (left) standing with Capt. Harold Wiemer, took the first Marlin of the year weighing in at 162 lbs. |
Michael Berry and Harold Weimer are congratulated by club president, Wayne Slahor, for the 1st Marlin release of the year. |
2002 Marlin Season caught / released
| 8/16 | Michael Berry | 162 ½ lbs |
| 8/17 | Harold Weimer | Release |
| 8/18 | Bob Woodard Jr. | 134 ½ lbs |
| 8/18 | Bill Savell | 117 lbs |
| 9/1 | Greg Tinney | 177 lbs |
Trophy Hunt Update
Weigh to go! As the weigh slips come storming in and the dust settles, the weights to beat are as follows:
| Marlin | Greg Tinney | 177 lbs |
| Albacore | Marty Morris | 36 lbs |
| Bluefin Tuna | Andy Norton | 77 lbs |
| Yellowtail | Bob Hargrave | 32 lbs 14 oz |
| Halibut | J.B. Bingham | 35.5 lbs |
| White Seabass | Billy Miyagawa Jr. | 55 lbs |
| Dorado | Open | |
| Swordfish | Open |
Turn in all weight slips from other clubs within 30 days for trophy qualifications.
Participation has been excellent this year! SDMC has weighed in a variety of fish from Corbina to Marlin with several World Record claims. Youll never know if you dont go! See you here.
August 17th - 2002 Jack Bohannon Juniors Tournament Results

There were 20 junior anglers participating in this event that fished on 11 boats.
WINNERS ARE:
Largest Tuna Tyler Moore with a 39 lb 10 oz Bluefin
Largest Yellowtail Jack Wroncy
with a 10 lb 4 oz
Largest Killer Bs Travis Blumer
with a 5 lb 14 oz Barracuda
Girls Championship Trophy for the largest fish Lindsey Blackman with a 4 lb 9 oz Barracuda
Boys Championship Trophy for the largest fish Tyler Moore with a 39 lb 10 Bluefin
Although a Marlin was briefly hooked by Antone Lahr, there were no qualifiers for the award for the biggest Marlin or for the biggest Dorado.
The generous sponsors who contributed the prizes for the event and the money for the event are as follows:
Charles Bohannon, Frank Giannola, Michael Bingham, Penny Olfers, Zuker Lures-Bill Miyagawa and John Llody, Fish Trip Plastics-Barry Brightenburg, Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop-Doug Kern, Seekers Rods-Joe Pfister, William Boyce Photography-William Boyce, Point Loma Seafoods-John Christianson, San Diego Marine Exchange-Dale Donnelly, Income Reality Service-Bob Woodard, Pat Woodard and Bob Woodard Jr., Blackman Boats-Don and Shiley Blackman, Vessel Assist, Eagle Claw Hooks, S-r0 and Lava Hand Soap. Thank you very, very much! (listed in random order)
August 24th - Couples Tournament Results
Eleven couples participated in this years tournament. A great time was had at the kick off potluck dinner the night before. Unfortunately, no fish were taken better luck next year.
Sizzling Summer Slam Yellowtail Derby Results
And the winner is: Marty Morris with a 23 lb Yellowtail Way to go Marty!
August 31st & Sept. 1st Labor Day Tournament Results
| Greg Tinney on the "Horale" caught a 177 lb Marlin on 50lb tackle, 1½ miles north of S. Clemente winning the Largest Marlin by Man trophy. No fish were taken in the women or juniors categories. Participants enjoy a delicious ribeye beef and albacore dinner prepared by Sam Minervini and Bob Bossler. Rumor has it that Sam is going to start a catering service. Best of luck in your new endeavor. | ![]() |
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Greg Tinney, right, fishing with Ken Shilling aboard the "Horale" wins the Labor Day Tournament with a 177 lb Marlin. |
Special "thanks" to our sponsors: Fishermans Landing, San Diego Marine Exchange, Everingham Bros. Bait Co., Blackman Boats, Vessel Assist and Buck Knives.
A portion of the proceeds from this tournament will be set aside for the Kids Fishing Fun. Thanks to all who participated!!
Congratulations to
Bob Woodard Jr. for winning the Rod & Reel Clubs Big Fish Tournament. 134 ½ lb Marlin -- His check is in the mail?Stop by the club to get your copy of the 2002 yearbook.
CLUB HOURS
Club is now open 7 days/week 2-6pm
Dont forget to sign up for the:
> ILTT Tournament Sept. 6th & 7th and Dinner Sept. 8th
> Small Boat Tournament Sept. 14th & 15th
NEW = Club Sweatshirts with hood & zipper only $30 ea
SPECIAL NOTICE
We must ask that All trailers be removed from the parking lot for the Sept. 6th, 7th, & 8th and the Sept 14th, 15th tournaments. If they are left in the parking lot we will have to have them removed.
NEW: September Marlin Madness
Only $10 to join, winner gets a mystery reel (TBD) Well worth the entry fee!!

2002 Year Book (Full Page Ad) Sponsors
| Boats | Blackman Boats (Don & Shirley Blackman) 4925 Market Street 619-226-8013 |
| Crows Nest Brokerage (Michael Gardella) 2515 Shelter Island Drive 619-222-1122 | |
| Riviera-Ellsworth Marine 619-294-6568 | |
| Equipment | Al Mellone Custom Covers (Bob Mellone) 1466 Columbia Street 619-696-0664 |
| San Diego Marine Exchange 2636 Shelter Island Drive 629-223-7159 | |
| Bucklew Marine (Terry Bucklew) 2811 Carleton St #102 619-224-5702 | |
| Fishing Equipment | Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop (Doug Kern) 2838 Garrison Street 619-222-8506 |
| Hawaiian Custom Lures (Steve Elkins) 858-488-0816 | |
| Hook, Line & Sinker (Dan Hart) 1224 Scott Street 619-224-1336 | |
| Zuker Custom Lures (John Lloyd & Bill Miyagawa) 760-443-9979 | |
| Boat Towing | Vessel Assist Association |
| Repair Services | M. R. Marine (Mark Henwood) 619-275-1905 cell 379-5431 |
| Shelter Island Boatyard 619-222-0481 | |
| Smoked Fish | World Famous Smoked Fish 3131 University Ave, Ste C 619-280-0310 |
| Various | Dave Dennison Co., Inc (Dave & Jan) 619-440-5061 |
| Dr Lan Tran D.D.S. | |
| Income Realty Services (Bob & Pat Woodard) 619-226-8282 | |
| Printing on 5th Avenue (Manny Marin) 3302 Fifth Ave 619-260-3535 | |
| OAU Ocean Anglers Unlimited | |
| Sunshine Supply Co., Inc (Ed Waldman) 619-276-7442 | |
| Bob Vanians 976-BITE www.976bite.com | |
| West Coast Air (Fred & Laura Dudley) 619-561-8000 | |
| Personal | Gary & Lynn Jasper Family |
| Rich & Marie Johnson Family | |
| Marty & Carolyn Morris Family | |
| Captain T and the Twin B Crew | |
| G. T. Frost | |
| Robert Blinn Investments |
Thanks for sponsoring our 2002 Year Book!!
Would you like to try your hand at writing an article? You can tell us about your last fishing trip or just a fishing story (we all have those) or perhaps some tips/advice to share with others. Pictures are also welcome. Send to Charlotte Slahor at slahorw@aol.com or call me at 760-747-6239.
Recipe Corner
Secret Marinade
Excellent for all Tunas and Marlin!
1 cup mild, good-quality olive oil
6-7 Tbls fresh lemon juice
1/4 teas salt
1/8 teas freshly ground pepper
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1/2 onion, grated in a blender
4 garlic cloves, chopped in a blender
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes
Combine all ingredients well. Marinate 3-4 pounds of fish fillets for an hour at room
temperature or for several hours in the refrigerator.
Makes approx. 1 ½ cups (enough for 3-4 pounds fish)
Classified Ads
WANTED 4 or more tall bar stools for the Clubs new bar/counter. Stop by the club and take a look. Call Wayne Slahor 760-747-6239 or Bob Woodard Jr. at 619-227-5478.
Have an item to sell? Call the club at 619-222-8677 or send an email to slahorw@aol.com
Many THANKS to ALL of our subscribers. We appreciate your support!!!
| September Sept 6-7 Sept 8 Sept 14-15 |
ILTT Tournament ILTT Dinner Small Boat Tournament |
NEW - SEPTEMBER MARLIN DERBY
Watch for more club events, details to follow soon.
THE MARLIN CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
2445 SHELTER ISLAND DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92106