Speaker for the Apr 7th meeting at Everglades Rec Center will be:
Captain Andrew Meyer of Tailwalker Fishing Charters fishing out of Crystal River & Yankeetown, Florida. He has a very comfortable 25' Fat Cat Custom boat which easily fishes four. He has 30 years of fishing experience in the areas around Crystal River and right now is targeting snook, redfish and trout in shore and will go nearshore for sheepshead and hogfish. He also has special trips for tarpon when they are available.
Website and trip availability here: WEBSITE
Meeting times for the above dates - doors open at 6 PM and the meeting starts at 6:30 PM.
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Captain Andrew Meyer of Tailwalker Fishing Charters fishing out of Crystal River & Yankeetown, Florida. He has a very comfortable 25' Fat Cat Custom boat which easily fishes four. He has 30 years of fishing experience in the areas around Crystal River and right now is targeting snook, redfish and trout in shore and will go nearshore for sheepshead and hogfish. He also has special trips for tarpon when they are available.
Website and trip availability here: WEBSITE
Meeting times for the above dates - doors open at 6 PM and the meeting starts at 6:30 PM.
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Mar. 3rd meeting -Fishing trips were donated by Gulfstar Charters and Capt. Paul Forsberg - a 44 hour trip into the Gulf worth $850.00. Plus also two 12 hour trips worth $145.00 each. The winners were drawn the very same night. The club pledged to donate the raffle proceeds (100%) to Honor Flight in the Villages. Incredibly, we raised $1000.00. Thank you to Gulfstar and our member guests.
Love our veterans - as I am one.
At our Mar. meeting, the Gulfstar Endurance Charters gave the club three trips to raffle off. One for a 44 hour trip worth $875.00 and two 12 hour trips worth $145.00 each. The club pledged to donate 100% of the raffle proceeds to Honor Flight in the Villages.
Our members came through and we donated $1000.00 to Honor Flight. This will be enough to sponsor at least 2 senior veterans to go to D.C. THANK YOU - MEMBERS.
Our president, Ken Jagodzinski and Joe Davoti presented the donation.
Joe Davoti, a member of our club is a prominent member and supporter of Honor Flight - thank you Joe.
Here is their website:
https://www.villageshonorflight.org/
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The American Patriot is offering one FREE PASS for the 4 day trip Jun 22 - Jun 25. We will begin selling raffle tickets at this meeting and each meeting until the drawing for the winner at the June meeting.
This trip is full and the only way to get on is to win the raffle
$5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.
Value of pass is about $1900. !!!
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See photos of some recent club member catches... CLICK HERE
Love our veterans - as I am one.
At our Mar. meeting, the Gulfstar Endurance Charters gave the club three trips to raffle off. One for a 44 hour trip worth $875.00 and two 12 hour trips worth $145.00 each. The club pledged to donate 100% of the raffle proceeds to Honor Flight in the Villages.
Our members came through and we donated $1000.00 to Honor Flight. This will be enough to sponsor at least 2 senior veterans to go to D.C. THANK YOU - MEMBERS.
Our president, Ken Jagodzinski and Joe Davoti presented the donation.
Joe Davoti, a member of our club is a prominent member and supporter of Honor Flight - thank you Joe.
Here is their website:
https://www.villageshonorflight.org/
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The American Patriot is offering one FREE PASS for the 4 day trip Jun 22 - Jun 25. We will begin selling raffle tickets at this meeting and each meeting until the drawing for the winner at the June meeting.
This trip is full and the only way to get on is to win the raffle
$5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.
Value of pass is about $1900. !!!
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See photos of some recent club member catches... CLICK HERE
Upcoming Events
1. Swap Meet with the Freshwater Fishing Club has been CANCELED
The clubs will reconsider the swap meet this fall and announce if we are having it. As a member, you will have an opportunity to secure a table AT NO CHARGE.
Contact John Holloway via email at [email protected] to reserve a table.
2. 2025 Spring outdoor expo
at the Everglades Rec Center was great success - we signed up 50 new members and talked with hundreds of people.
1. Swap Meet with the Freshwater Fishing Club has been CANCELED
The clubs will reconsider the swap meet this fall and announce if we are having it. As a member, you will have an opportunity to secure a table AT NO CHARGE.
Contact John Holloway via email at [email protected] to reserve a table.
2. 2025 Spring outdoor expo
at the Everglades Rec Center was great success - we signed up 50 new members and talked with hundreds of people.
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Charlie Pryde has given us another excellent video of a fishing trip - his 44 hour adventure on the Gulfstar "Endurance" out of Tarpon Springs. Go to the YouTube channel "Pryde of the Villages", like his page and subscribe. You will find many more great videos besides fishing like a monthly report on Village activities, local beach and island trips, out of country cruises and even MORE.
https://www.youtube.com/results...
The Endurance video is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8N80rf1Bz0&t=272s
Thanks, Charlie.
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Charlie Pryde has given us another excellent video of a fishing trip - his 44 hour adventure on the Gulfstar "Endurance" out of Tarpon Springs. Go to the YouTube channel "Pryde of the Villages", like his page and subscribe. You will find many more great videos besides fishing like a monthly report on Village activities, local beach and island trips, out of country cruises and even MORE.
https://www.youtube.com/results...
The Endurance video is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8N80rf1Bz0&t=272s
Thanks, Charlie.
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Due to a significant interest, we now have a surf fishing page with good information and will soon be offering members' trips. Surf Fishing page HERE
ALERT
Monthly meeting for this Apr 7th, 2025 and all meetings for 2025 will be at the Everglades Rec Center
Meeting times for the above dates are unchanged - doors open at 6 PM and the meeting starts at 6:30 PM.
Monthly meeting for this Apr 7th, 2025 and all meetings for 2025 will be at the Everglades Rec Center
Meeting times for the above dates are unchanged - doors open at 6 PM and the meeting starts at 6:30 PM.
2025 Gag grouper season in the Gulf has yet to be announced. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (along with NOAA) has announced the following:
Beginning in 2024, the recreational fishing season will begin on September 1 and will close when NOAA Fisheries projects that the recreational ACT has been harvested. This change is projected to increase the length of the fishing season compared to a June 1 opening date, as fishing pressure is expected to be lower with a September 1 start date for the season.
There are a bunch of "gobbilty-gook" explanations of how they arrived at: Changes to Catch Levels, Sector Allocations, Recreational Accountability Measures, Recreational Fishing Season, and the Rebuilding Plan for Gulf of Mexico Gag. If you wish to know more...
Contact NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Regional Office
By Mail: Daniel Luers
NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Regional Office
Sustainable Fisheries Division
263 13th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5505
By FAX: (727) 824-5308
By Phone: (727) 824-5305
Amendment 56 may be found online at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office Web site at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/.../amendment-56....
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NOAA recently announced a reopening of for-hire Red Snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. This applies to charter & head boat fishing. The dates are November 18, 2024 until January 1, 2025. Based on updated landings data, NOAA Fisheries determined that the red snapper recreational federal for-hire annual catch target was not reached during the open season.
Beginning in 2024, the recreational fishing season will begin on September 1 and will close when NOAA Fisheries projects that the recreational ACT has been harvested. This change is projected to increase the length of the fishing season compared to a June 1 opening date, as fishing pressure is expected to be lower with a September 1 start date for the season.
There are a bunch of "gobbilty-gook" explanations of how they arrived at: Changes to Catch Levels, Sector Allocations, Recreational Accountability Measures, Recreational Fishing Season, and the Rebuilding Plan for Gulf of Mexico Gag. If you wish to know more...
Contact NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Regional Office
By Mail: Daniel Luers
NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Regional Office
Sustainable Fisheries Division
263 13th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5505
By FAX: (727) 824-5308
By Phone: (727) 824-5305
Amendment 56 may be found online at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office Web site at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/.../amendment-56....
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NOAA recently announced a reopening of for-hire Red Snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. This applies to charter & head boat fishing. The dates are November 18, 2024 until January 1, 2025. Based on updated landings data, NOAA Fisheries determined that the red snapper recreational federal for-hire annual catch target was not reached during the open season.
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2025 Spring outdoor expo
at the Everglades Rec Center set for Feb. 28 & Mar. 1
Times: 10 AM to 3 PM Free to all residents.
See last years event...
Visit Webpage
at the Everglades Rec Center set for Feb. 28 & Mar. 1
Times: 10 AM to 3 PM Free to all residents.
See last years event...
Visit Webpage
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Fall Fish Fry Picnic Thursday, November 2, 2023
Our fish fry was a great success. Good food, member camaraderie, excellent prizes given out.
More info HERE
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Fall Fish Fry Picnic Thursday, November 2, 2023
Our fish fry was a great success. Good food, member camaraderie, excellent prizes given out.
More info HERE
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Upcoming Events
1. 2025 Spring outdoor expo
at the Everglades Rec Center set for Feb. 28 & Mar. 1
Times: 10 AM to 3 PM Free to all residents.
See last years event...
Visit Webpage
2. Swap Meet with the Freshwater Fishing Club - ***CANCELED***
Your Deep Sea Fishing Club is excited to partner with the Freshwater Fishing Club to bring you our joint Fishing Club Swap Event. The date is February 21, 2025, at the Everglades Recreation Center in the Grand Canyon Room. The times will be 9 AM until 2 PM and the event will be open to ALL Villagers. As a member, you will have an opportunity to secure a table AT NO CHARGE.
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The American Patriot 4 day trip to the Dry Tortugas area was a great success. Both in terms of catching fish and making new friends in the club. Here is a web page dedicated to the trip:
Patriot trip 07/31 - 08/03, 2023
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Here are the results of four club members on a 4 day deep drop trip on June 12 aboard the American Patriot: 22 fishermen brought home over 1600 lbs. of fillets!
Check out the you tube video of the trip by Charlie Pryde:
Patriot trip
Patriot trip 07/31 - 08/03, 2023
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Here are the results of four club members on a 4 day deep drop trip on June 12 aboard the American Patriot: 22 fishermen brought home over 1600 lbs. of fillets!
Check out the you tube video of the trip by Charlie Pryde:
Patriot trip
You may still update your membership by paying your dues at any Club meeting, or mailing your check (made out to DSFC) to:
David Eoff
2457 Caruthers Path
The Villages, FL 32163
David Eoff Mobile (408) 368-0844
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David Eoff
2457 Caruthers Path
The Villages, FL 32163
David Eoff Mobile (408) 368-0844
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You can now direct family and friends to send you a fishing trip gift certificate.
Just point them HERE
You can now buy apparel ("tees" and polos) with our club logo online or at the Villages Apparel Store - website
The Villages Apparel Store Store Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 10am-3pm, Sunday: Close
Southern Trace Plaza
3451 Wedgewood Ln
The Villages, FL 32162
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 352-750-1600
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ALERT... You must bring your Villages ID card to all monthly meetings at Everglades.
Just point them HERE
You can now buy apparel ("tees" and polos) with our club logo online or at the Villages Apparel Store - website
The Villages Apparel Store Store Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 10am-3pm, Sunday: Close
Southern Trace Plaza
3451 Wedgewood Ln
The Villages, FL 32162
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 352-750-1600
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ALERT... You must bring your Villages ID card to all monthly meetings at Everglades.
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Our monthly meeting place is: Everglades Recreation Center. Meetings will be held on the 1st Monday of each month starting at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM You must have your Villages ID with you as they will be checking at the door. Everglades Recreation Center 5497 Marsh Bend Trl, Wildwood |
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Charter trip payment policy change
ALL Club trips must be paid for at the time of booking.
Be sure to include your name, charter date, and Captain/boat name. Payable to: "DSFC".
The practice of NOT cashing checks until the trip is fulfilled remains unchanged.
If a check needs to be mailed, mail it to:
The Villages DSFC
c/o Steve Newman
PO Box 277
Oxford, FL 34484
ALL Club trips must be paid for at the time of booking.
Be sure to include your name, charter date, and Captain/boat name. Payable to: "DSFC".
The practice of NOT cashing checks until the trip is fulfilled remains unchanged.
If a check needs to be mailed, mail it to:
The Villages DSFC
c/o Steve Newman
PO Box 277
Oxford, FL 34484