The Gaffline December 2004

The Marlin Club
Since 1931

The Gaff Line

December 2004

The Marlin Club of San Diego Monthly Newsletter

From the Bilge
By Wayne Slahor, Club President

The Holidays are rapidly approaching and it’s that special time of year – it’s time for our members to determine who will be elected to the Board of Directors. This is your chance to vote for the people that you feel will make a difference. More details of each nominee are included in this newsletter. The ballets are being prepared and will be mailed soon.

We have recently laid the memorial plaque for Don Blackman. It is set in front of a tree that was donated by Yasuda Nursery. If you haven’t been by the club recently, now is a good time to stop by.

The members who have released a bill fish this year will be eligible for a special raffle – a Tiaga 30 Reel donated by Doug Kern of Fisherman’s Landing. For each fish released, the angler will have one ticket entered into the raffle. The drawing will be held at the Awards Dinner.

We are putting together a pictorial year book – if you have any photos you would like to contribute, please send them to the club - attention Penny.

Board of Directors Meeting Notes

· Hoist – Harold Weimer has taken it apart and has a new part being fabricated and hopes to have it back together in the very near future. Will need to install a new motor.

· We are reviewing the awards regarding how much they are costing us.

· The Kid’s Fishing Program update – we have decided to wait until springtime to charter a boat.

· The Blackman Memorial Plaque – Thank you Bob Woodard Jr. – it has been set.

· Grounds Upkeep – discussed how to keep the grounds looking good. Some suggestions were having a gardening service once a month, plant a low maintenance ice plant, also need to re-do the irrigation system.

· Club promotions - brainstormed many ideas to better promote the club. Discussions will continue.

· Scale – San Diego Scale was out to check it and we are going to write procedures and certify all users to the proper use of the scale.

· Reviewed and selected the Board of Directors Nominees

· Going out for bid on replacing the carpet in the club – we are looking for a commercial grade that can take the abuse we give it.

2004 Make a Wish Winners

Congratulations to Doug Verani from the team “Full Cooler” who brought in a whopping 120.8 lb Big Eye Tuna making him this year's Grand Prize winner.

Doug Roger also brought the perpetual trophy to the Marlin Club.

1^st place large fish, 120.8 lbs Big Eye and High Boat Award, 234.1 lbs total weight in the Make-A-Wish Tuna Tournament.

Team Jackets were presented to Doug Rodger & team by Marty Morris from the Make-A-Wish Tournament.

Board of Director Nominees include:

Dennis Albert –. Joined 5/2000, Active 7/2004. Dennis is the club’s webmaster since March 2000. Dennis has a background in marketing and advertising and a philosophy of “There is a better way to do it…” and the belief that persistence pays off. Dennis loves to fish, enjoy others who fish and loves to see others get into fishing.

Club Goals include: keeping the telephone fish report current, to be reflected on the website and the Gaffline delivered on the 1^st of the month.

Art Ponce – Joined 11/2001, Active 8/2004. Art is a master electrician, a boat owner for 32 years, and a licensed captain. And is still learning to fish.

Club Goals include: support activities that will increase participation and membership, and conservation. Art can provide new energy to get things done, is a problem solver in his profession and believes he can apply those skills for the betterment of the club.

Wayne Slahor – Joined 9/1988, Active 9/1993. Wayne has been your President for the past 3 years.

Club Goals include: making sure the club stays on an even keel and a steady course full speed ahead. Someone has to keep the board in line and to insure we have a club for everyone in the future.

Marcus Hale – Joined 5/2002, Active 9/2004. Marcus has a business background in finance and sales, is a boat owner and has been fishing off Point Loma for over 25 years. Marcus & his family have been active in supporting our tournaments and club activities.

Club Goals include: bring a fresh perspective to the club and continue to sign on new members. Would use his background skills to support club activities and help keep the club a premier fishing club for many years to come.

Fred Larson – Joined 3/2001, Active 8/2004. Fred is a dentist with a practice in La Jolla. He is active in the community, past president on the board of education of local school & board member of the parish council. Sport fishing is a passion. Owns a 45’ hatteras “Growler” and is a member of the SDYC and junior sailing program.

Club Goals include: increase club membership, increase involvement in club evens, especially on the junior and family level.

Doug Rodger – Joined 5/2002, Active 7/2004. Doug is an avid fishermen, co-owns a 26’ Seaswirl named “Full Cooler” with his nephew, David. Doug and his team had a great 2004 season producing 2 tag & release marlin as well as many 1^st place awards for various club tournaments and especially did well in the Make-A-Wish tournament bringing the perpetual trophy to the club.

Club Goals include: help the club achieve its goals, share my fishing knowledge, support local conservation programs and local fishing programs.

FOR SALE

35-40 gallon water holding tank, excellent condition, too big for my boat. My loss, your gain - $25.00 Call Wayne Slahor at 760-747-6239

*2004 Tournament Results*
May 15^th	Spring Shootout Tournament
May 22^nd	Stop, Drop & Reel Tournament
June 5^th	Halibut Tournament (Don Blackman Memorial Tournament)
August 14^th	Junior’s Tournament
August 21^st	Couple’s Tournament
Sept 4^th & 5^th	Labor Day Tournament
Sept. 25^th & 26^th	ILTT Tournament
Oct. 2^nd & 3^rd	Small Boat Tournament

Words of Wisdom
Shared by Marty Morris

Why go fishing? If you have to ask, you don't fish!
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