The Marlin Club
Since 1931

The Gaff Line


April 2003


The Marlin Club of San Diego Monthly Newsletter

From the Bilge
By Wayne Slahor, Club President

I am sad to report that long time club member, Tim Lowey, passed away on February 6, 2003 from lung disease. Tim joined the club August 4, 1965 and became active October 14, 1972. Before Tim passed away he asked his son, Tim, to thank his many friends for their cards and heartfelt wishes- it was a great source of comfort. Our prays go to his family & friends, he will be missed by many.

I want to thank everyone who attended our 2003 Annual Membership Meeting, which was held April 1st at the Bay Club Marina & Hotel. The new location was very nice and accommodating. We had approximately 40 club members in attendance. Our guest speaker was Graham Mackintosh, who has written books of his two journeys walking all through Baja – one with a burro. Graham was a very entertaining and informative speaker through his slide show presentation. Inside this issue you will find more information from this meeting.


APRIL EVENTS

April 12th - Club Clean Up Day

Volunteers Needed – Call Wayne or leave message at club. Painters, weed controllers, organizers, and elbow grease needed. The fun starts at 9:00am through 1:00pm and we’ll include the refreshments.

April 12th – San Diego Fireman’s Stop, Drop and Reel Halibut Tournament

Firefighters Charity Halibut Tournament April 12th

Sponsored by the Carlsbad Firefighters Association and held at the Marlin Club

For more information contact Ron Tinney at 619-276-8633 or cell 619-306-8261.

Flyers & registration forms available

April 27th - Open House and Day at the Docks

Looking for something to do at the Club? We have the answer: We are looking for a few club members to support our booth at the Day at the Docks AND at the Club to greet guests and help with activities (set-up, cooking hotdogs, signing up new members, kids casting contest, etc.)

Don’t be shy - Contact Charlotte Slahor (Charlie) at 760-747-6239 or leave a message at the club.

MAY EVENTS

May 10th – Halibut Tournament

Contact Cris Lahr 619-225-0505 or Mike Bingham 619-708-7983 for information or entry forms. Also see our website: www.themarlinclub.com

May 25th – Spring Shootout

Contact Bob Woodard Jr. for information at 619-227-5478. 


 2002 Annual Membership Meeting Highlights

This will enable the Marlin Club to assist scientists with their tagging efforts. Phase I will be to have a group of boats go out and tag marlin. Three tags will be placed in fish. Phase II will enable members and public to wager where the furthermost tag will pop up. We will have a flyer out with more details later this month.

Gust Speaker: Graham Mackintosh

Jim Konzal

The attendees

 

Tournament Income

2002 Income

 


Welcome Aboard New Members

Bill Coleman, Mason Phelps and Don Konopa


TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO GET YOUR ADVERTISEMENT

IN THE 2003 YEAR BOOK

The yearbook is being put together as you’re reading this. If you wish to submit an ad, contact the club ASAP.


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!!!


The more you fish

the more you start seeing these things the way a farmer does:

It doesn’t have to be great,

just please don’t let it be awful.

John Gierach


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
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

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