MSC Newsletter www.MarcoSportfishingClub.com Pete Arcidiacono, President
Dedicated to fishing in and around Collier County
President’s Message November 2011
Peter Arcidiacono 821-7499 [email protected] HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!! Lots of changes are happening with our club and all for the
better! 1st off, we are planning another HOLIDAY PARTY. This one will be at ROSE HALL on Friday, DECEMBER 16TH and will be catered by Kretch’s. It will feature a Roast Beef Carving station and many more appetizers as well as Beer, wine and soft drinks. See the flyer in the newsletter for details and don’t delay, we need a head count ASAP. By attending our Holiday party you will get an advanced look at OUR NEW MEETING PLACE effective JANUARY. That’s correct; we will have our January GENERAL Meeting in Rose Hall at the Historical Society building on Bald Eagle Drive. The meeting will remain on the 1st Thursday of the month as it has always been, just a new place.
I am excited about the new meeting hall, I feel since we are a significant part of the Island it only natural we support this hall and the Historical Society. I would like to thank the Jewish Community Center and it’s congregation
for their hospitality and co-operation with us throughout the past years. They allowed us to use their facility and gave us an opportunity to a variety of events with has added to our growth.
November events will start off with Jody Weiss of the Weiss Guy, one of the premier Charter boat Offshore Captains on Marco. Jody will speak on Off Shore fishing concentrating on Grouper and Cobia. This will coincide with our off shore event “SUPER GROUPER” to be held on November 15th. Details at meeting and below. There will be a very SPECIAL presentation of the coveted Triple Crown Trophy to end up the meeting, don’t miss out. Remember, you can’t catch fish in front of the TV! See ya’ at the bait shop! Pete A
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October 6 Meeting Items
The meeting focused on the upcoming Redfish VI tournament that was held October 17-22. For those that missed it, the following photos give some highlights of the event. The meeting started off with two speakers. First was Attny Craig Woodward, who gave a presentation on historic Marco Island and Fishing. He is active in the Marco Island Historical Society and has a great collection of images from the turn of the last century.
Craig Woodward-Speaker Vintage Photo from Presentation The next speaker was Capt. Kevin Merritt, of Red Dawn Back Country Adventures (239)289-7228. He gave a talk that discussed some of his methods for finding and catching this month’s FOM, Redfish. His discussion was at a higher level than what most guides give and discussed effect of tides, baits, currents, water temperature and of course tackle to be successful on the backwater.
Capt Pete (R) thanking Capt Kevin Merritt for his talk on catching Redfish.
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Allan Bristow and Victor Ordija Seen Prefishing for Redfish VI
MSC Member Mike Verrastro Caught this HUGE Cobia on Sept 28 about 30 miles west of Naples. Damn Nice Catch! Shark below last seen on way to Mike’s Dock
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Bert Hoell and Howard Laskau Holding New 31” Aluminum Fish Scale
Avail for MSC Members
Members of MSC Board of Directors with Marco Cat statue after taking tour of new meeting location-Rose Hall.
“Trips” New Stealth Boat Seen on way to MSC Redfish VI Tournament
REDFISH VI Rodeo Results and Awards picnic Parts Contributed by Howard Laskau
Marco Sportfishing Club’s Redfish Rodeo week came to a close on Saturday, the 22nd’, afternoon at an awards BBQ held at Sarazen Park. The week started on a rainy note as 24 determined anglers competed in a Guide/Member tournament on a very wet Tuesday. But, the weather cleared for Thursday and Friday, and gave the 70 anglers entered in the 2-day Redfish VI tournament a few great days of fishing. The 70 anglers were split in half, with 35 on the Red Team and 35 on the Blue Team. The anglers competed for team, boat and individual prizes. The prizes were donated to the club by local retailers and merchants. The competition was close on the first day. The Red Team caught 40 Redfish and the Blue Team caught 42. But, on day 2, the Blue team pulled ahead. They were led by the boat of Andrea Battaglia and Bryan Mordecai, who together landed 16 Redfish on Friday. That brought the Blue Team total for the day to 74 Redfish. Those 74 fish and the 42 caught the previous day accounted for 2002 inches of Redfish for the Blue Team. When added to the 82 Redfish (1392 inches) caught by the Red Team during the two day tournament, a total of 198 Redfish measuring 3394 inches were caught during the 2-day
event.
Allan Bristow (L) and Howard Laskau Ran a Great Rodeo
Congrats to Blue Team-Redfish VI Overall Winners
Winners-2-person Boat with most total inches: Holding Prizes Andrea Battaglia and Bryan Mordecai
Winner- Day 1 Largest Redfish-30” Bert Hoell
Prizes in a number of different categories were awarded to the anglers:
Day 1 Largest Redfish: Bert Hoell 30” (Also Largest of Tournament) Day 2 Largest Redfish: Bruce Robertson 25” Day 1 2nd Largest Redfish: Dick Knothe 24” Day 2 2nd Largest Redfish: Frank Renkel 23.5” 365 inches 3+ person boat with most total inches : Bob Haig, Tony Potenza, John Moore 238 inches Largest Snook – Day 1: Chris Edgar 22” Largest Snook- Day 2: Ralph Crowell 28” Most spots on a single Redfish: Joe Cafferelli 9 spots Smallest Redfish caught: Dale Rod 9” Most Catfish caught during the tournament: Donna Melton 84-(Huh???) Donna Melton was the runaway winner in the catfish category, landing 43 on day 1 of the tournament and 41 on day 2. With this win, Donna earns the title of Marco Sportfishing Club’s Catfish Queen for the year!
Saturday’s Award Ceremony’s Chefs-A Beautiful Day to Celebrate
Redfish Tuesday Despite the rain, a tropical depression, and an impending cold front about to pass through the region, the Marco Sportfishing Club’s Redfish Tuesday Guide Tournament went off as scheduled on the 18th. The Tuesday Tournament is just one event in the
Club’s “Redfish Rodeo Week” that began Monday, the 17th, night with a “Kickoff” at Bistro Soleil restaurant. This is the first year the “Guided” tournament has taken place. 12 of the area’s top fishing captains/guides were teamed up with 12 teams of 2 MSC anglers for an exciting day of fishing. The anglers selected their guide by random draw of a card. Prizes will be awarded for the largest, 2nd largest and 3rd largest Redfish caught as well as the largest Snook caught during the day. The event started at Walker’s Coon Key Marina at sunrise. Walker’s Marina, Yamaha, and Maverick Boat Company were sponsors of the event. Boats were due back to the marina at 2 PM. Following verification of each boat’s catch (via photographs) prizes were awarded during an awards celebration/picnic at the marina in the afternoon.
Organizer, Allan Bristow, in front of Bistro Soleil before Kickoff Dinner
Capt Pete at Kickoff Dinner
Raffle Prizes being given away by Allan Bristow (C)
Leo Sutera shows off his raffle prize A framed print of Redfish VI Logo Design
Meet Carving Station at Kickoff Dinner
Mike Assaf shows off his raffle prize
Howard Laskau and Cathy Bressan get ready to hand out goody bags to Redfish Tuesday and Redfish VI anglers.
How Long?? Allan Bristow(R) and Mike Mueller (L) return to dock on guide Chris Dewitt’s rainy boat
Jimmy Walker of Tuesday’s Launch Point-Walker’s Coon Key Marina ,With wife Christine and daughter Amanda.
Sponsor Jimmy Walker did the BBQ’in!
Winning Team’s Catch-Capt Ron Hueston (L) with Edgardo Vasquez & Overall Winner with a 30’ Redfish-Kristine Segasture
Winning Largest Snook Team of Ralph Crowell, Harold Crowell & Guide Chris Keagle with 33 ¼” Snook. Catch was released.
Winning Team-Capt Ron Hueston (2nd from L), Overall Winner with a 30’ Redfish-Kristine Segasture & Edgardo Vasquez and MSC organizers at ends.
Tuesday’s Winner-Kristine Segasture, Being interviewed by Marco Eagle Reporter
Rumor has it that one lucky MSC member caught a redfish on that rainy Tuesday, before 8 am and thinking it was large enough to win, then had his guide go back to dock by 9:30. The rumor also has it that the fisherman then went home, took a shower, ate lunch and took a nap. He then drove to the dock to meet the rest of the soggy competitors at 2pm. This fisherman’s plans were outdone though by Kristine’s Lady Luck, as he lost by a HALF INCH! Contact “The Harder I Work the Luckier I Get” book author, Leo Sutera, to see if rumor is true…
REDFISH TUESDAY RESULTS Order by Biggest Redfish
TEAM GUIDE REDFISH SNOOK1.EK’S * Redfish Tuesday Winner! Edgardo Vasquez , Kristine Segasture* Ron Hueston 30” 2.Team Leo Leo Sutera , Frank Ciminelli Dave Anderson 29 ½ 19” 3.Both Available Bob Trento , Fred Buckley Rob Walczak 25 20 4.Go Green Jerry Keyes , John Hamstra Ken Chambers 23 ¾ 28 ¾ 5.Team Grasshopper Allan Bristow,Mike Mueller Chris Dewitt 23 ½ 21 6.Crowell Team Ralph Crowell, Harold Crowell Chris Keagle 22 ½ 33 ¼ 7.The Good Guys Ed Vesley, Burt Hoell Joe McNichols 22 8.Knot-Head Pete Arcidiacono , Steve Wainman Kevin Merritt 22
9.Dream Team Jim Mueller, Newt Weiss Tim Daugherty 21 ½ 10.Jolly Rodgers Fred Kouhi , Victor Ordija Wayne Davis 21 ½ 21 ½ 11.Dumb Luck Carl Bressan, Mac McIntosh Chris McCubbin 21 29 12.Easy Money Ed Brown, Dick Larson Donnie Kish 20
Buddy Trip Scheduled The next Buddy Trip will be November 9. Signup at Meeting on Nov 3 or contact Joe. At this point we have 6 boats, 15 anglers and 27 for dinner and cocktails later that day. If you have any questions, comments or wish to join the Buddy List contact Joe Perino at: (mailto:[email protected])
Ed Vesely’s Backwater
Triple Crown Winner To be Crowned at Nov 3rd Meeting
The first every Backwater Triple Crown event has ended. The contest ran from August 1st thru October 31st. During that period each angler needed to catch and record a Tarpon (min 48”), Snook (28”) and a Redfish (18”) catch, the winner will has the highest average Percent over the base
requirement. See next month’s issue or website for name of winner if you can’t make Nov 3rd meeting. This separated the fisherman from the bait soakers!
2012 Dues Information
Dues collection will start November 1st and run through December31st. There will be a grace period to February1st FIRM. If dues are not paid by February 1st, 2012 your membership will EXPIRE. Should you wish to become a member again the $10.00 initiation fee will apply. Use the renewal form in the December newsletter or print it off the website to insure all your information is correct in our roster. Please insure you renew within this time frame, we are trying to minimize unnecessary work. Thanks, Pete A
SUPER “GROUPER” OFFSHORE TOURNAMENT $500 Prizes! Tuesday November 15, 2011
Don’t miss this one! It’s our biggest off-shore Tournament of the year. Get your crew together and signup. Offshore captains are encouraged to invite shallow anglers go deep. Also ask a new member. This signature event will feature many prizes to be awarded for boat, team and individual performances. The targeted fish is “GROUPER” (red, black and gag). Anglers will be allowed to fish anywhere. Signup sheets and details of the event will be available at the November 3 General Meeting. Lets make this off-shore event the best one yet. Let’s beat last year’s record entry of twenty boats. Any questions, call Fred Kouhi, at 239-642 4645
2011 LEADERBOARD STANDINGS-as of 10-21. Changes in RED Italic
September-October Fish of Month Standings as of 10-23 Ron Schudes took September with a 32" Snook caught at Blind Pass on a Jig.
Allan Bristow captured October with a 33" Redfish caught on a white tipped jig.
FISH OF THE MONTH AND LEADER BOARD RULES*
Fish either gulf or backwater, anytime, for any species. Fish must be caught on hook and line within 60nm of Marco, no charters, and use of guides is prohibited. All fish must be either boated, or immobilized alongside the boat and measured with a tape or ruler. Swim by guesstimates are not accepted. Fish are to be measured either with pinched tails or fork length as per FWC size limit rules. Fish not specified as pinched length will be measured to fork length (e.g. shark).
Use MSC Website, www.MarcoSportfishingClub.com, to report your catch. In case of a tie, the first entry reported will win. Use of the website is the preferred reporting method since it will time stamp all entries and automatically send you an email confirmation. Entries reported by other means will be recorded when they are received and acknowledged, not when they are sent. If you do not have access to the website, you can send your entry to [email protected] or call 239-642-9729. The following information is needed: Name, Email Address (or phone number), Species, Size in Inches, Bait or Lure Used, Location (ex. Cape Romano, 5Mile Reef etc.), Fishing Method (ex. Casting, Drifting, Anchored, Chumming etc.), Tide (ex. Incoming, Outgoing etc.). Entries with incomplete or missing information will not be eligible. Entries are counted toward both contests .Entries must be reported by 12 Noon on the 1st day of the month following the catch .Winners of both the Fish of the Month Contest and the new Leader Board entries will be announced at the following Monthly Meeting.
SPECIES ANGLER SIZE SPECIES ANGLER SIZE Cobia S. Aldrovandi 60” Mangrove
Snapper Frank Renkel
22.5
Black\Gag Grouper
S. Aldrovandi 31 Yellowtail Snapper
Ken Bullock 25.5
Red Grouper Frank Renkel 33 Snook John Cavanagh
36
Kingfish John Cavanagh
38 Amberjack K. Bullock 56
Spanish Mackerel
H. Handlesman
22 Triggerfish You??
Permit John Cavanagh
34.75 Blacktip Shark J. Erickson 70
Pompano Ron Schudes 19.5 Tarpon Mike Kropp 74 Redfish Charlie
Severino 39 Tripletail S.
Aldrovandi 30
Sheepshead Jeff Erickson 22” Spotted Seatrout
Mike Bonaguidi
26
Lane Snapper Frank Sroka 12” Gulf Flounder Ron Shudes 17
Did you know?-In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln appointed a national day of Thanksgiving. Since then, each president has issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation, usually designating the fourth Thursday of each November as the holiday.
NOVEMBER EVENTS Impromptu Fishing Events are Encouraged to be organized by members.
Contact Pete to get word out.
General Meeting 7:00PM Guest Speaker –Capt. Jody Weiss of “Weiss Guy” Charters. He to talk about Fish of Month - Grouper Fishing. Learn from an expert!
Nov 3 Jewish Temple on Winterberry
Offshore Charter-“Pro-Fish-in-Sea” Boat Nov3 Sold Out
MSC Board meeting 9:30 AM Doors open at 9:15. Nov 7 5th\3rd Bank Special Room
Offshore Fishing-Captains Meeting Super Grouper Tournament. Contact Fred Kouhi
Nov 14 4 PM Porkies
Offshore Fishing-Super Grouper $500 in Prizes! Contact Fred Kouhi or sign up at Nov 3 meeting. See info above
Nov 15
Biggest Offshore Tourny!
Picnic-Return of Dave and Susie Walsh! Wild Game and Regular Fare-See attached Flyer
Nov 16 Noon @ Sarazan Park
Backwater Fishing-TBA at Nov 3 meeting
Thanksgiving-Day off Fishing We all have a lot to be Thankful for.
Nov 24 Enjoy with Friends and Family
Fish of Month
November Grouper
DECEMBER EVENTS Impromptu Fishing Events are Encouraged to be organized by members.
Contact Pete to get word out.
General Meeting-Last One at Jewish Temple! Speaker-Jim Schuk of Marco Marine Construction Discusses boat lift and seawall maintenance. Prospective 2012 Board Member Candidates to be Introduced.
Dec 1 Jewish Temple on Winterberry
Picnic by Dave and Susie Walsh-Cuban Fare See attached flyer.
Dec 7 Noon at Sarazen Park
Backwater Fish Event Fish and Dine Fish during day and eat at restaurant that night
Dec 10 Details TBA at Meeting
MSC Board meeting 9:30 AM Doors open at 9:15. Dec 12 5th\3rd Bank
Offshore Fishing Tournament-Cobia Hunt Captains Meeting at Porkies
Dec13 4 PM at Porkies
Holiday Party at Rose Hall-6-9 PM. See article below. Catered by Kretch’s. Last MSC Event of 2011
Dec 16 Bring a Guest!
Fish of the Month Dec Cobia!
How to Catch Fish of Month-Off this month due to
Qty of Redfish VI Coverage. Be Back in Dec!
BUY-SELL-TRADE
ROD AND REEL REPAIR
Capt. Pete 239-821-7499
CLUB CLOTHING NOW AVAILABLE
CAPS--$10 POLOS--$21 WINDBREAKERS---$28
Sold at the meeting- new t-shirts on the way
Need a Well-kept Fuel Efficient Offshore Fishing Boat?
23’ Mako Center Console for Sale - $37,500 2010 twin Yamaha 4 stroke 115's (Extended Warranty) only 70 hrs – 2000 Hull Icom VHF, Garmin GPS, Garmin Sonar, Lewmar Anchor Windlass, Portapotti, T-Top, Bimini sun shade, Helm Covers, Trim Tabs, Live Well, Fish Boxes, Freshwater and Saltwater Washdown, 150 Gal Fuel Capacity, Swim Platform/Ladder, Dual Batteries, Coast Guard Package, Excellent Condition.
Call Al Musico 642-9729
FUEL EFFICIENT OFFSHORE CAT BOAT FOR SALE
2006 TWIN VEE 26 Ocean Cat, with twin Suzuki 140 4-strokes (154 hours), T-Top with folding forward bimini top, RayMarine E120 combination GPS/Radar/Mapping/Sonar system interfaced with VHF radio and hailer, windlass, trim tab-mounted trolling motors with wireless remote/wired foot control and battery charging system, dual starting batteries, 3 Frigid Rigid cooler seats with cushions, removable bow fishing seats, large leaning post with livewell, plenty of rod holders, porty potty in large console compartment, LED navigation lights and more. This boat has been lift-kept and is in phenomenal condition. Contact Dr Roland Werres or local broker, Chris Judd at 239-417 2896
Looking for an Almost New Flats Boat?
2010 KEY WEST 1760 Stealth Yamaha F115 4-stroke (320 hours), engine warranty till 1/2013
In spectacular condition, lift-kept and well-maintained Equipment includes RayMarine E80 GPS/Mapping/Sonar, Standard Quest VHF that is interfaced with GPS, PowerPole shallow water anchoring system (includes wireless remote), Minn Kota 24 volt / 80# thrust trolling motor (Digital Co-Pilot with wireless remote and onboard charger), jackplate, poling platform, Skeg Guard, Keel Guard, stainless steering wheel with Power Knob, digital gauges, hydraulic steering w/tilt wheel, 2 livewells, removable bow seat, removable console cooler with cushion, recessed push pole holders and push pole, anchor locker, console cover and more.
Contact Mike Ludwig 610 334 6752 cell
MSC’s HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE 2012 MEETING PLACE ROSE HALL Marco Museum on S. Heathwood, Next to Library
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 2011 HOURS 6PM TO 9PM CATERED BY KRETCH'S AND SERVING THE FOLLOWING:
ROAST BEEF CARVING STATION PINA COLADA CHICKEN STUFFED MUSHROOMS SEAFOOD STRUDEL SALAD AND MORE!! BEER, WINE AND SOFT DRINKS INCLUDED
PRICE $30.00 PER PERSON - BRING A GUEST!
DEADLINE DECEMBER 8TH AFTER DECEMBER 8TH-$35.00 PER PERSON
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MSC MAIL TO: P. ARCIDIACONO 1243 TREASURE COURT MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145
FREE Cuban PICNIC*
Sarazen Park
Wednesday, December 7 Set up at 11:30, gather at noon $5 Each (Refundable)*
* If you have your check in by 11/30, you get your check back
at the door *$10.00 after 11/30, at the door or guests Pulled Pork, Chicken, Beans and
Rice, Plantains and more RULES
Picnic is FREE if you meet all of the following: - Have submitted a $5 check by 11/30/2011 - You have attended and paid for a picnic in calendar year 2011 (or are a new member in 2011)
2 flavors of beer, 3 flavors of wine, pop and water Included
Questions?? Call Dave Walsh 389-9755
----------------------------------------------------- Cut here RESERVATION for Free Picnic MEMBER’S NAME Number attending__________ @$5 each* $________
@$10 (guests - no refund) $_______
WELCOME BACK PICNIC
Returning Hunters Who Bring Game to Cook Get in FREE*
Sarazen Park 12 Noon
Set-up at 11:30
Wednesday, November 16 $10.00 Each*
*13.00 after November 9 $16.00 at the door
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Brats, Potato Salad, and More
Beer, Wine, Pop and Water Included
*Reservation still required Questions?? Call Dave Walsh 389-9755
--------------------------------------------------- Cut here RESERVATION for Welcome Back Picnic
MEMBER’S NAME Number attending______________ @$10.00 each $___________ @$13.00 after 11-9-2010 $______ @Free ___I’m bringing: Venison, ( ), Bear ( ), Moose ( ), ‘Coon ( ), Other ( ) No Road Kill!
Need SEPERATE checks payable to MSC for each event One envelope OK!!!!!
Mail to Dave Walsh 1530 Caxambas Ct. Marco Island, FL 34145
Florida, Naples, Marco, Big Marco River November 2011N 25° 58.3' / W 81° 43.7'
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