The Club Potluck was a huge success!  Approx. 60 people attended.  There was lots of good food - no one went away hungry. A good time was had by all.  Our guest speaker, Chuck Faith and Rob Shannon gave a short presentation of the “For Pete’s Sake” Marlin Tournament in Cabo San Lucas.  This tournament helps raise funds for cancer research and medical support for children in Cabo.  As a grand finale, the crazy shirt contest was held and won by Walter Gutjahr, who had on quite a revealing shirt. Walter said he has owned this shirt for many years.

NOTE:  No parking (trailers/vehicles) in the lot during the following dates/events:  Sept. 6 & 7 and Sept. 27^th.  We will need all available space for these events. Thank you.

 The winner of the July Fish of the Month is….. 

Captain Ed “Eddie” Thompson with a 38.9 lb
 2^nd Place goes to: Mike Netzel with a 27.1 lb
 Congratulations!

AUGUST FISH OF THE MONTH DERBY
 Fish:  Yellowtail
1^st place win a Reel
2^nd 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.

It’s Tournament Time
 

	August 23rd – Couple’s Tournament A fun-filled tournament for couples only.  A kick-off potluck will be held the night before at the club with goodie bags for the teams.  Contact Wayne or Charlotte Slahor at 760-747-6239 to sign up.

August 30th & 31st – Labor Day Tournament September 1st – Dinner Our basic Marlin Tournament – tell us your fishing in it – no tournament fees.  A BBQ dinner with raffle prizes will be held at the club the following day. Call the club for details and/or an entry form at 619-222-8677.

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

WANTED:  Gas BBQ for club use. Doesn’t have to be pretty – just has to work. 

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 

John Crago 
Bill McLeod
Craig Toomey – “TIE ONE ON”          
John Garner --  “DONE DEAL”
William (Bill) Savell – “DAKINE” & “WIKI WIKI”’