A great time was had by all with approximately 80 people in attendance, good food, great awards and a huge raffle.

In spite of the poor marlin fishing last year, it made me feel good to see the great attendance at the awards dinner.

Steve Williams did a great job of Emceeing as I passed out the awards. The only hitch we had was when I was announcing the 2003 board of directors and I drew a blank halfway through the introductions. I needed help to finish – sorry about that guys!!

We had a great raffle with Lan Okuda and Dennis Albert winning the custom rods. The Wroncy’s will be enjoying a romantic weekend getaway at the Bay Club. Among the other prizes that were given away were a $100 gift certificate to the brigantine, several reels, gift certifs.. from Fisherman’s Landing, SD Marine Exchange, many paintings and fish prints and assorted fishing tackle. Lil Miller presented a gift basket award to Troy & Shera Grant for being the 1^st to send in their payment for the awards banquet. Next year Lil is going to draw a name from the first 10 people to send in their payment.

Ken Morris presented a epic tale of his 9 hour battle with a swordfish that was lost. His only consolation prize was the Hard Luck Trophy and his memories. Better luck next time Ken.

I would like to thank all of the board of directors for their hard work during the past year and for their help in obtaining raffle prizes. Also thanks to Lil and Penny for their help in coordinating this dinner. In addition, I would like to acknowledge the support from the various businesses and individuals that supported our club throughout the year. We displayed the names of our sponsors at the dinner and we will maintain this display at the club. Please acknowledge their support when you see them or visit their places of business.

KEN MORRIS
Thomas Stanfield Perpetual Hard Luck Trophy - Swordfish Loss

MICHAEL BERRY
Thomas Hoopes Perpetual Trophy – first marlin of the season - 8/16/02
C. H. Gardner Perpetual Trophy - first marlin on regular tackle by a man - 162.5 lbs

BOB WOODARD, JR.
Nelson-Moore Perpetual Trophy - 1st button fish of the season - 8/18/02
Stanley Andrews Perpetual Trophy - largest marlin on light tackle - 134.5 lbs
Chuck Gillam Trophy - member taking/releasing most marlin using natural bait - 8/19/02 - 134.5 lbs

ERICH BORGSTEDE
Bonham Brothers Perpetual Trophy - largest marlin on 3/6 tackle 9/6/02 - 123 lbs
Frank Pastore Perpetual Trophy - smallest marlin of the season
Howard Minor Perpetual Trophy - highest Championship points in a single day - 9/6/02 - 188 points

CHRISTINA LYNN
Al Penrose Memorial Trophy - member boat scoring highest number of championship points in a single day -
134.5 lbs & 117 lbs = 251.5 total

SIDEKICK
Frank L Hope Perpetual Trophy - member boat credited with the most tagged and released marlin - 1 - 8/17

JAMES BINGHAM
Shirley Blackman Trophy - Largest halibut of the season - 5/11/02 - 35.5 lbs

BOB HARGRAVES
Jack Bohannon Trophy - Largest Yellowtail of Season – 9/3/02 - 32.9 lbs

BILLY MIYAGAWA, JR.
Hubbs/Sea World Trophy – Largest White Sea Bass of Season – 5/9/02 - 55 lbs

MARTIN MORRIS
Mel Ibey Trophy – Largest Tuna of Season – 9/28/02 - 80 lbs

BARRY ROCKWELL
Baja On The Fly Trophy - largest gamefish on a fly rod - Albacore - 9/29/02 - 22.3 lbs

BRAD STILES
R. David Verdugo Trophy - Largest Albacore of the season - 9/29/02 - 42.8 lbs

HAROLD WEIMER
Michael Berry Trophy - largest dorado of season - 9/12/02 - 16.3 lbs

GREG TINNEY
Blue Marlin Button – 9/1/02 - 178 lbs - 50# test

ERICH BORGSTEDE
Red Marlin Button – 9/6/02 - 123 lbs - 20# test

DENNIS ALBERT
Continued contribution to the Marlin Club Website

BOB WOODARD, JR
IGFA World Record - 3 lbs - 4 oz,  California Corbina - 12# test

Steve Williams July 15

Don Blackman July 17

Ed Waldman July 19

Troy Grant July 24

Wayne Slahor July 28

"Of all pursuits mankind has devised to make you look stupid and uncoordinated, fly fishing is unquestionably number one."  -   Jack Ohman

Harold Weimer had to make several trips to receive all of his awards. Most releases on 30# tackle, most releases by a man, member boat credited with the most tagged and released marlin and the largest dorado of season.

Marty Morris and Eric Borgstede are enjoying the camaraderie with other club members at this year’s annual banquet.

Outgoing director, Michael Berry, receives award for the first Marlin of the Season.

Raffle tickets were drawn by our youthful volunteers Samantha Pitts and Anton Lahr.

Bob Woodard Jr. receives an award for: 1st button fish of the season, largest marlin on light tackle and a member taking/releasing most marlin using natural bait.