The Marlin Club
Since 1931

The Gaff Line

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July 2003


The Marlin Club of San Diego Monthly Newsletter


From the Bilge

By Wayne Slahor, Club President

The season is starting as seen by the increase in the number of boats at our docks and vehicles and trailers in the lot. Remember – call and let us know how long you will be at the dock – there is a 3-day maximum. Also if you are leaving your car or trailer be sure to contact us prior – we have events scheduled that will require the use of the entire lot.

And to officially Kick-Off the SEASON we’ve decided to have a Club Potluck on July 26, 2003.  To add more fun we are also having a crazy shirt contest.  See inside for more details.  It would be nice to have old and new members get together and share experiences.  So, come on over to the club and share a few…. We look forward to seeing you there!!

Recently, Don Blackman became ill - We send our wishes for a speedy recovery and hope to see Don & Shirley at the Potluck.

We have been catching up on our project list but still have a few to finish – come on down, get involved – this is YOUR club.  I would like to thank everyone who has helped – we really appreciate your support!!

The ILTT Committee is meeting this week and will iron out all the gruesome details. As soon as we have finalized all the details it will be posted at the club, flyers will be mailed and the website updated.  Thank you for your support and comments.


VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED TO HELP AT THE CLUB.

Questions?  Call Wayne Slahor, 760-747-6239

List of Club Projects:

  • Trim bushes, remove weeds along front bank
  • Paint fence around storage area (we have paint & supplies)
  • Install canopy over storage area (we have canopy)
  • Clean/organize storage area
  • Repair broken wood on dock and refasten cushion rail on main dock
  • Install “No Parking” sign (we have signs)
  • Repaint the Marlin Club sign (BIG JOB)
  • Check, clean & grease main dock boom
  • Install wheel guide to lower dock ramp
  • Power wash building (have power washer)
  • Paint building if necessary

2003 Year Books are in!!!
Stop by the club to pick yours up.


JULY FISH OF THE MONTH DERBY

Fish Albacore
1st place win a Reel
2nd place win a club sweatshirt

  • Sign up at The Marlin Club before you land 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.

Fish on any boat  --  Pay your $10 FIRST


It’s time to dust off your fishing gear and get ready for… 
a fun-filled evening to officially

“kick-off” the 2003 Marlin Club Fishing Season!!

 CLUB

 July 26, 2003
5:30 pm mixer
6:30 pm dinner
7:30 program

 
Join the fun…

“Wild Shirt Contest”

Contest Rules:

  • Two categories: Juniors and Adults

  • Participants will be nominated by members/guests

  • The winner will be selected by the loudest group applause

  • Should there be a tie – well…we’ll just have to have multiple prizes


Trophy Hunt 2003

Billy Miyagawa Jr. – 47# yellowtail on the GAMBLER, with his dad as captain. Location: Catalina on 6/25 @ 3:30am, 6 minutes to boat on bait, using 30# test, weighed in at Dana Angling Club.

Harry Okuda – 31.28# White Seabass on the Alfresco III, using 40# test, weighed in at Southwestern Yacht Club.


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

FOR SALE:  Large Bait Tank
Angler Specialties, 70 gallon - 28 x 28 base, custom Plexiglas window - $275.00  Call Art Ponce at 619-843-3957 for more information.
 


Welcome Aboard New Members 

Michael Stutz of Trader Morts on Shelter Island Dr. - 24’ boat named FLYER

Robert Gerhardt, no boat (yet)


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. 23rd San Diego Police Department - Weigh in Only
Aug.30th & 31st Labor Day Tournament
Sept. 1st Labor Day Dinner
Sept. 6th, 7th ILTT
Sept. 7th ILTT Dinner
Sept. 13th & 14th Small Boat Tournament

2003 Year Book (Full Page Ad) Sponsors

Boats Blackman Boats  (Don & Shirley Blackman)  619-226-8013
  Riviera-Ellsworth Marine   619-222-1388
  The Crow's Nest Brokerage   (Michael Gardella)  619-222-1122
  Suncoast Yachts  619-523-0080
Equipment Al Melone Custom Covers   (Bob Mellone)  619-696-0664
  Bucklew Marine Systems Inc. (Terry Bucklew) 619-224-5702
  Propeller Solutions, Inc. 619-688-1965
  San Diego Marine Exchange    629-223-7159
Fishing Equipment Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop  (Doug Kern)   619-222-8506
  Hawaiian Custom Lures  (Capt. Steve Elkins)   858-488-0816
  Hook, Line & Sinker  (Dan Hart)   619-224-1336
  Zuker Custom Lures  (John Lloyd & Bill Miyagawa) 760-443-9979
Boat Towing Vessel Assist Association 800-367-8222
Repair Services M. R. Marine Repair  (Mark Henwood)  619-379-5431
Various 976-BITE (Bob Vanian)  www.976bite.com
  Blinn Investment Co., Inc. 619-469-0031
  Dave Dennison Co., Inc   (Dave & Jan)  619-440-5061
  Lan T. Tran, D.D.S. 858-486-2070
  Fisherman's Landing 619-221-8500
  Income Realty Services  (Bob Woodard Jr.)  619-226-5478
  Printing on 5th Avenue   (Manny Marin)  619-260-3535
  Sunshine Supply Co., Inc  (Ed Waldman)   619-276-7442
  West Coast Air  (Fred & Laura Dudley)  619-561-8000
  World Famous Smoked Fish 619-280-0310
Personal Bob James, Tres Mas Crew
  Gordon "G. T." Frost Jr.
  Marty, Carolyn, Kenneth, Daniel, Melody Morris 
  Rich & Marie Johnson and Family
  T-Bird Crew

 Thanks for sponsoring our 2003-Year Book!

Many THANKS to ALL of our subscribers.
We appreciate your support!!!


“All fishermen have the big-fish complex –
we want one bigger than we have caught before,
something just a little bigger than it’s reasonable to hope for.”

Roderick Haig-Brown


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