The Marlin Club
Since 1931

The Gaff Line


March 2006

From the Bridge  
By Bob Woodard, Jr, Club President

Thanks to all who attended the awards banquet we had more people than we’ve had in years. Among the big winners were juniors Jack Wroncy for a huge yellowtail and David Larson for his Marlin. For the men it was Ken Yasuda who had a phenomenal year aboard his boat "ENCOUNTER" and scored the most released marlin award. Bonnie Rose Moss caught the first marlin by a lady award for the second year straight. Nice going Bonnie!
With the Fred Hall boat show upon us in Long Beach and the Del Mar show not far off the fishing community in Southern California is starting to stir. Great deals can be had at these shows and early birds definitely get the best deals so set that alarm clock.

Our first tournament for the year, the Spring Shootout is just around the corner on May 20th. This tournament will feature a Yellowtail and White Seabass Division, as well as an Albacore Division and a Halibut Jackpot. Prizes will include 4 custom rods donated by Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop! Be sure and mark your calendars as we anticipate more anglers and better prizes than ever!

Our annual membership meeting will be held April 4th at the Southwestern Yacht Club. Cocktails are at 6, and the meeting is at 7. We have a guest speaker from the National Coalition for Marine Conservation to keep everybody up to speed on current data and issues which constantly change. We'll be signing up help for the tournament schedule this year so take a look at the dates and lend a hand.

The White SeaBass are starting to bite at Catalina so turn over those motors and go get them. Here locally an occasional yellowtail has been brought home from La Jolla and sounds like they have had some great days off of Punta Banda for big Yellows but the bite is Hit or miss.

Good luck and Good Fishing and we will see you here!
Best regards,
Bob Woodard Jr.

2005 Annual Trophy Awards Dinner
The honors for 2005 were presented as follows:

Bob Woodard Sr.
Thomas N. Hoopes Perpetual Trophy
1st Marlin of the Season - August 6, 2005 -105.0 pounds
C. H. Gardner Trophy
1st Marlin by a Male - August 6, 2005 - 105.0 pounds

 

Edward Waldman

Nelson-Moore Perpetual Trophy
1st Button Fish of the season - August 13, 2005 - 113.0 pounds

 

Michael Berry

Henry B. Cramer Perpetual Trophy
Last Marlin of the Season - October 1, 2005 - 155.0 pounds
Stanley Andrews Perpetual Trophy
Largest Marlin on Light tackle - September 30, 2005 - 186.0 pounds

 

Marie Johnson

Frank G. Belcher Perpetual Trophy
Largest Billfish of the Season - September 22, 2005 - 202.0 pounds
Norman McLean  Perpetual Trophy
Largest Marlin on Medium Tackle - September 22, 2005 - 202.0 pounds 
Marlin Inn Perpetual Trophy
Largest Marlin by a Lady - September 22, 2005 - 202.0 pounds
 C. J. Hendry Perpetual Trophy
Largest Marlin of the Season - September 22, 2005 - 202.0 pounds

 

Bonnie Rose Moss

Gordon & Joan Leaf Perpetual Trophy
Winner President's Couples Tournament - August 27, 2005 - 117.0 pounds
D. D. Williams Stores Perpetual Trophy
1st Marlin by a Lady - August 27, 2005 - 117.0 pounds

 

Billy Miyagawa Jr.

Frank E. Naso Memorial Trophy
Largest Marlin by a Male - September 19, 2004 - 188.0 pounds

Jon Epsten

Steven D. Williams Perpetual Trophy
Largest Marlin on 16# Test - August 27, 2005 - 111.0 pounds

 

Walter Moss

Frank E. Pastore Perpetual Trophy
Smallest Marlin of the Season - September 1, 2005 - 86.0 pounds

 

Greg Nye

Bonham Brother Perpetual Trophy
Largest Marlin on 3/6 Tackle - September 8, 2005 - 178.0 pounds

 

Richard Keesee

Mrs. W. A. Hoss Perpetual Trophy
Most Releases on Light Tackle - 3 Releases
Harbor Island Marina Perpetual Trophy
Most Releases by a Man - 4 Releases

 

Pat Woodard

Harbor Island Marina Perpetual Trophy
Most Releases by a Lady - 1 Release
William H. Hoss Perpetual Trophy
Most Releases on 3/6 Tackle - 1 Release

 

Bob Woodard Jr
Howard Minor Perpetual Trophy
Highest Accumulated Championship Points in a single Day
September 1, 2005 = 478.9 points
Chuck Gillam Trophy
Member taking/Releasing the most fish on live bait – 2

 

 

The Official Newsletter of The Marlin Club of San Diego
2445 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Phone:  619-222-8677       www.themarlinclub.com    Fish Report:  619-222-2502
Words of Wisdom
by Marty Morris

“Junk is something you’ve kept around for years and throw away 3 weeks before you need it (or find a use for it)”

 

                                         

 

DATES TO REMEMBER for 2006

Awards/ Trophy Dinner                              Feb 4th, 2006
General Membership Meeting               Apr 4, 2006
Club Clean Up Day                                 Apr 15, 2006
Open House/Day at the Docks               Apr 23, 2006
Spring Shootout*                                     May 20, 2006
Don Blackman Memorial
                       Halibut Derby*                 June 10, 2006
Junior’s Tournament                              Aug 19, 2006
Couple’s Tournament                             Aug  26, 2006
Labor Day Tournament                          Sept  3-4, 2006
ILTT Tournament & Dinner                 Sept  22-23, 2006
                      Award Banquet                  Sept  24, 2006
 Small Boat Tournament*                       Oct 7-8, 2006
                *Open to the public

 

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