DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB

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The Villages, Florida 32159

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DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

SEPTEMBER 4TH 2010

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 12 new/returning members were introduced.  Approximately 130 members attended.  President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting.  The condensed minutes for the August 7th meeting were summarized and approved.  Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin described the club website for the new members and asked that anyone who wanted to be added to the club bulk email list, see him after the meeting.  Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses.  Contact Tom, Treasurer, if you want further details. Copies of the new Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations for July-December are available.   A new magazine called Fishing Lines, is also available.  It is full of nice color pictures of all the salt water fish we catch.  Also plenty of fishing gear was again brought to the meeting for sale to members.

FISHING TRIP REPORTS:  The August trip on the Thunder boated a bunch of undersized red and gag grouper. Finally Sam Di Pietro boated a keeper gag to win the boat pool.  The Pastime Princess trip was again slow due to a cold water condition. The Haf n Haf trip was successful in catching sea bass. Over 100 were caught with 75 keepers brought aboard up to 2 1/2 pounds.  No  Gulf Grouper trip was scheduled.  No trips were scheduled out of Cedar Key.  Flats trips out of Crystal River were pretty good with a variety of fish caught but some were cancelled because of weather. 

OLD BUSINESS:    Sue Waller continues to recover but is still awaiting potential further surgery.

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE:  The Fishing Trip schedule for September and October was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats.  You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages.  

NEW  BUSINESS:  President Belter reminded all that the picnic is scheduled for November 4th.  President Belter asked members to start donating fish now.  Tickets are on sale now and at the  October meeting. 

The EPA is planning to ban the use of lead in all salt water fishing and other areas based on complaints of some "do-gooders" that say they are finding lead in the fish.  Glenn Kangas has provided the club with a form to be filled out to complain to all the appropriate agencies.  This is in the form of an email and will be forwarded to all members of the club currently on Bob Seguin's mailing list.  If you are not on the list but want to participate in this activity, contact Bob and he will take care of it.

The fresh water club has rods and reels available at the La Hacienda Rec Center for kids who want to fish or learn to fish in our designated fishing lakes.  If you have some young visitors, hop on down to La Hacienda and take advantage of this.

Our wonderful Florida FWCC has voted 7-0 to extend the ban on snook fishing for 1 more year in the Gulf until September 2011.  In the Atlantic, they voted to open the season from Sept 17th thru Dec 15th.  For further information you can go to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation website or contact President Belter.

OTHER BUSINESS:  Lou Del Prete who had a serious stroke several months ago, and is also a club past president, made a surprise visit to the meeting.  He is recovering well and brightened up the meeting with a few stories(?).  Way to go Phil.  There is a new group called "The Salty Sea Tales" that has formed near Lakeland Florida headed by Cpt  Gary Carr.  Their main purpose is to get together and, believe it or not, swap salty sea tales.  For information, contact President Belter.

100% RAFFLE:  Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are:  Hank Sondergaard (again), George Sevast, Jack Preskinis, Gerrie Laffey, Bob Werkema, Buddy Budde, Bob Makela, and Bill (wild bill) Boyd.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

AUGUST 7TH 2010

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 10 new/returning members were introduced.  Approximately 90 members attended.  President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting.  The condensed minutes for the July 3rd meeting were summarized and approved.  Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin described the club website for the new members and asked that anyone who wanted to be added to the club bulk email list, see him after the meeting.  Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses.  Contact Tom, Treasurer, if you want further details. Copies of the new Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations for July-December are available.   Also plenty of fishing gear was brought to the meeting for sale to members.

FISHING TRIP REPORTS:  The July trip on the Thunder was cancelled because of the small number of members that signed up.  The Pastime Princess trip was slow due to a cold water condition.  Phil Hepp and family did boat some nice sea bass. No Haf n Haf trip or Gulf Grouper trips were scheduled.  No report was given on Cedar Key trips.  Flats trips out of Crystal River were pretty good with a variety of fish caught.  Howard Bond announced that because of liability issues, Steve Fussell can no long provide transportation to and from Crystal River.

OLD BUSINESS:    Sue Waller is on the road to recovery.  See last month's minutes for information.

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE:  The Fishing Trip schedule for August and September was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats.  You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages.  

NEW  BUSINESS:  Updated changes to closed seasons:  Grouper fishing is open in the Atlantic with a limit of one gag grouper and two others per person.  Red snapper season remains closed. but plenty of mangrove snappers are available.  Grouper fishing is also open in the Gulf with a limit of two gags per person.  Red snapper season is also closed.  November 4th was announced as the fall date for the picnic.  President Belter asked members to start donating fish now.  Tickets will be on sale at the September and October meetings.

100% RAFFLE:  Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are:  Vic Latana, Grace Waller (ho-hum, again), Steve Klonick (ho-hum, again and again), Hank Sondergaard, John Cilento, and Bunny Colgan.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

JULY 3RD 2010

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 11 new/returning members were introduced.  Approximately 75 members attended.  President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting.  The condensed minutes for the June 5th meeting were summarized and approved.  Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin described the club website for the new members and asked that anyone who wanted to be added to the club bulk email list, see him after the meeting.  Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses.  Contact Tom, Treasurer, if you want further details. Copies of the new Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations are available.   

FISHING TRIP REPORTS:  The June trip on the Thunder produced some grunts and undersized fish. Bob Wakefield boated a 32+" cobia Keeper size is 33), and a 21+" grouper (keeper size is 22") but he won the fish pool anyway.  The Pastime Princess trip boated a variety of fish including a nice sized amberjack.  The Haf n Haf trip was slow with only one dolphin brought aboard.  The final Gulf Grouper trip with Captain Rodriguez was pretty slow partly due to rough waters.  Flats fishing out of Cedar Key produced some nice shark, keeper trout and redfish and several cats.  Howard Bond caught a giant 12 pound triple tail while fishing the humps out of  Crystal River.

OLD BUSINESS:    A new flats fishing trip was tested by Howard Bond and Glenn Kangas.  They were fairly successful boating several types of fish.  It sails out of  Spring Hill, Florida.  The skipper can provide either a small skiff type boat or a pontoon boat. Cost is $200 for 2 persons/one half day trip on the skiff, or $200 for up to 5 persons/one half day trip on the pontoon boat.  The club does not plan to schedule monthly charters but those members wanting to try it out should contact the skipper direct as follows:  Call Captain Larry Roderick at 352-835-3785 or visit his website at:  www.flatsslamfishingcharters.com or email him at larryroderick@earthlink.net.  You may also call Glenn or Howard for information on their trip.

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE:  The Fishing Trip schedule for July was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats.  You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages.  

NEW  BUSINESS:  A little bit of sad news.  Club member Ron Banas passed away on June 29th.  He was a well liked and busy member of the club.  Also, Sue Waller was accidentally struck in the mouth with a golf club and was pretty well hurt.  She is currently undergoing constructive surgery in Orlando and will be under care for at least 15-20 days.

100% RAFFLE:  Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are:  Fred Sikkema, Eddie Ritter, Daave Huber, Jerry Dehnke, Ken Wild and Grace Waller. Tight lines to all the lucky winners.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

JUNE 5TH 2010

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 05 new/returning members were introduced.  Approximately 120 members attended.  President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting.  The condensed minutes for the May 1st meeting were summarized and approved with two minor changes. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin described the club website for the new members and asked that anyone who wanted to be added to the club bulk email list, see him after the meeting.  President Belter gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses.  Contact Tom Martin, Treasurer, if you want further details. Copies of the new Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations are available.  This covers the period of January 1st thru June 30th. 

FISHING TRIP REPORTS:  The May trip on the Thunder produced grunts and two keeper grouper.  The Pastime Princess trip boated a variety of fish including a giant 3-pound grunt caught by Everett Belter.  The Haf n Haf trip was very successful with a limit of amberjacks, dolphin and kingfish brought aboard.  The Gulf Grouper trips were very successful with amounts of 5 and 14 (includes 2 red grouper) nice keeper size grouper plus lots of large grunts caught.  Flats fishing is picking up but should improve in June.  Three nice specs plus a boatload of 14 1/2 inch throw backs were caught on the pontoon boat..

OLD BUSINESS:    To clear up some apparent confusion, President Belter reminded all that the Thunder trips leave from Laurel Manor at 0530 and cost $70 including the bus.  The Pastime Princess trips leave from Mulberry Rec Ctr  at 0630 and cost $50 plus the bus if it is used. 

NEW BUSINESS:  The Fishing Trip schedule for June/July was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats.  You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages.  

A new flats fishing trip was tested by Howard Bond and Glenn Kangas.  They were fairly successful boating several types of fish.  It sails out of  Spring Hill, Florida.  The skipper can provide either a small skiff type boat or a pontoon boat. Cost is $200 for 2 persons/one half day trip on the skiff, or $200 for up to 5 persons/one half day trip on the pontoon boat.  The club does not plan to schedule monthly charters but those members wanting to try it out should contact the skipper direct as follows:  Call Captain Larry Roderick at 352-835-3785 or visit his website at:  www.flatsslamfishingcharters.com or email him at larryroderick@earthlink.net.  You may also call Glenn or Howard for information on their trip.

OTHER  BUSINESS:  Red snapper season opens in the Gulf on June 1st.  Gag grouper opened in the Atlantic May 1st.  The red snapper season closure in the Atlantic has been extended for an additional 6 months.

100% RAFFLE:  Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are:  Fred O'Connor, Bob Makela, Frank Purnell, Vic Latona, Bob Wakefield and Don Good.  Tight lines to all the lucky winners.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

MAY 1ST 2010

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 30 new/returning members were introduced.  Approximately 150 members attended.  President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting.  The condensed minutes for the April 3rd meeting were summarized and approved. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin described the club website for the new members and asked that anyone who wanted to be added to the club bulk email list, see him after the meeting.  He also stated that the website recently passed the 20,000 hit mark recently and thanked everyone for their support.  Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses.  Contact Tom Martin, Treasurer, if you want further details. Copies of the new Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations are available.  This covers the period of January 1st thru June 30th. 

FISHING TRIP REPORTS:  April was a better month with a ton of large grunts and a few keeper grouper caught aboard the Thunder.  The Pastime Princess was blown out, but the Cash's and Bill Smock did pretty good on a Sunday trip boating some nice mangrove and vermillion snapper.  No Haf n Haf trips were scheduled.  The Gulf Grouper trips were very successful with amounts of 12, 10, 8 and 7 nice keeper size grouper plus lots of large grunts caught.  Flats fishing is picking up but should improve in May.  High winds hampered most of the trips.

OLD BUSINESS:    To clear up some apparent confusion, President Belter reminded all that the Thunder trips leave from Laurel Manor at 0530 and cost $70 including the bus.  The Pastime Princess trips leave from Mulberry Rec Ctr  at 0630 and cost $50 not including the bus.

NEW BUSINESS:  The Fishing Trip schedule for May and June was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats.  You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home Page.  

OTHER  BUSINESS:  Red snapper season opens in the Gulf on June 1st.  Gag grouper opens in the Atlantic May 1st.

100% RAFFLE:  Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are:  Mike Ray, Gene Brock, Tom Perry, Chuck Yahnke, Jim Strothman, Dick Messner, Gilbert Bordoni, Charley Holzshuh, Frank Truglio and Dave Huber.  Tight lines to all the lucky winners.