The Marlin Club
Since 1931

The Gaff Line


June 2003


The Marlin Club of San Diego Monthly Newsletter

From the Bilge
By Wayne Slahor, Club President

ILTT UPDATE: The Board of Directors has made the decision to continue with the tradition to hold the ILTT, provided that we get enough “up front” commitment from would-be participants. The last several years we have had only 10-11 boats participating. In order to make this tournament happen we need a minimum of 15 boats entered up front. We are putting together a committee of 4-5 persons to run this tournament – so why not jump in there and help to make this the fun, successful tournament that it once was. We have set aside the original dates, Sept. 5-7, and also want to include a tuna category. The entry fees have not yet been established, but will probably be close to last years with a prize/raffle for “early bird” sign-ups. These are some of the issues that the tourney committee will have to establish. So give us a call and tell us you can fish this event or that you would like to help out by joining the tournament committee.

Remember – The ILTT is a club tradition and needs your support to insure its continuance. This tournament is open to the public to stimulate inter-club competition. Two or more boats from any club makes a team. Enter and bring home a trophy for your club (our club) to display (bragging rights included.)

Club Cleanup Update: Since our last issue and its criticism of the participation for “club cleanup day”, I have had several members approach me with ideas for getting our projects accomplished. I appreciated hearing from you. One of these ideas was to post the jobs that need to be done so members could volunteer for a particular task. We’ve decided to give this a try and hope that this will work better with everyone’s busy schedules.
The following list will be posted at the club. Call or stop by the club to sign up for the project of your choice. Also, let us know how we can help.
List of Club Projects

 


Message from Lil Miller, Club Secretary…

We’re going to press very, very soon.  Please review your personal information in the yearbook to make sure everything is correct and current.  Call the club and leave a message if you have any changes.  THANKS!!!


Back by Popular Demand

FISH OF THE MONTH DERBY

June 2003
Fish
Halibut
1st place win a Reel
2nd place win a club sweatshirt

Sign up at The Marlin Club before you hook your winning fish! Open to ALL. You don’t need to be a member of the club.  All you need is $10 bucks and the willingness to fish.


MAY Tournament Recap
May 10th – Halibut Tournament

1st place
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Darryl Anderson, 31lbs 8oz.

2nd place
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Don Wroncy, 27lbs 10oz.

3rd place
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Bob Woodard JR, 24lbs 10oz


4th place
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Bill McWethy, 22lbs 4oz


5th place
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Mel Jones, 15lbs 4oz


6th place

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Harold Weimer, 12lbs 6oz


1st place

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Austin Chavez - 16lbs 6 oz


2nd place
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Cassie Bingham - 8lbs 12 oz

Almost there,
maybe next year??


Gill Forrester &
Gene Schwartz

May 25th - Spring Shootout Tournament

1st place
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Bill LeMaster
17lb Yellowtail

2nd place
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Winston Brown
13lb 12oz Yellowtail

Halibut Jackpot
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Bill LeMaster
10lb 12oz.


LAST CALL

IF YOU HURRY YOU CAN STILL GET YOUR AD IN FOR THE 2003 YEARBOOK. CAMERA READY ARTWORK NECESSARY. NEED INFO????
CALL THE CLUB AT 619-222-8677


2002 Year Book (Full Page Ad) Sponsors

Boats

Blackman Boats (Don & Shirley Blackman) 619-226-8013

Crow’s Nest Brokerage (Michael Gardella) 619-222-1122

Riviera-Ellsworth Marine 619-294-6568

Equipment

Al Melone Custom Covers (Bob Mellone) 619-696-0664

San Diego Marine Exchange 629-223-7159

Bucklew Marine Systems Inc. (Terry Bucklew) 619-224-5702

Fishing Equipment

Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop (Doug Kern) 619-222-8506

Hawaiian Custom Lures (Steve Elkins) 858-488-0816

Hook, Line & Sinker (Dan Hart) 619-224-1336

Zuker Custom Lurers (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 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

Kanpai Japanese Restaurant 619-426-1200

Noodle House 619-426-0592 (Dave Verdugo)

Printing on 5th Avenue (Manny Marin) 619-260-3535

OAU Ocean Anglers Unlimited

Sunshine Supply Co., Inc (Ed Waldman) 619-276-7442

Bob Vanian’s 976-BITE www.976bite.com

Bob Verdugo Artist 760-765-2324

West Coast Air (Fred & Laura Dudley) 619-561-8000

Personal

T-Bird Crew

Gary & Lynn Jasper Family

Rich & Marie Johnson Family

Marty & Carolyn Morris

Captain T and the Twin B Crew

G. T. Frost

Robert Blinn Investments

 Thanks for sponsoring our 2002-Year Book!


Many THANKS to ALL of our subscribers.

We appreciate your support!!!


Fly equipment is so expensive that many think the Department of Defense has it contracted out.

Jack Ohman


The Marlin Club of San Diego
2003 Calendar of Events

April 12th Club Clean up Day
April 12th Stop, Drop & Reel Tournament
April 27th Open House & Day at the Docks
May 10th Halibut Tournament
May 25th Spring Shootout
June Halibut Derby
Aug. 16th Juniors Tournament
Aug. 23rd Couple’s Tournament
Aug.30th & 31st Labor Day Tournament
Sept. 1st Labor Day Dinner
Sept. 5th, 6th ILTT
Sept. 7th ILTT Dinner
Sept. 13th & 14th Small Boat Tournament

FOR SALE: Fin-Nor 30 light with matching Fin-Nor graphite rod. Reel has Free Spooler kit and drag has been enhanced. Perfect for 50-60 lb test.  $475  Call Wayne Slahor 760-747-6239.

 Have an item to sell??? Contact the Gaff Line staff at 760-747-6239 or email us at slahorw@aol.com


THE MARLIN CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
2445 SHELTER ISLAND DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92106