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MSC Tackle Box www.MarcoSportfishingClub.com Allan Bristow, President
Dedicated to Safely Fishing in and around Collier County
May 2015 President’s Message by Allan Bristow
Hi Everyone! Spring fishing is in full swing. Live bait is showing up… and that’s a good sign because where you find live bait you’ll most likely find some of our local sport fish. Whether it is Snook, Redfish or Trout, chances are they will be feeding on live bait or bait pods. Off shore anglers are experiencing excellent grouper fishing. Cobia, Amberjack and Permit are also spring/summer targets and are out there, too. Our excellent spring weather should provide MSC anglers
with a great chance to catch “the big one!”
Congratulations to all the winners of the SUPERGROUPER Tournament (see summary in this newsletter). A special thanks to Walker’s Marine, Pursuit and Raymarine for once-again sponsoring this tournament and providing us with the opportunity to make it a great event.
Our webmaster, Ed Crane, has informed us that he is looking for photos of MSC members doing what they do best…catching fish. Please take a moment to save those memories and send them to Ed for website and Dave Rasmussen for newsletter.
On a sad note, Ron Gordon, a longtime member of MSC passed away peacefully last week. Ron also served on the MSC Board.
Until next time, see you on the water. Allan Bristow
Fisherman's Tale: Believe you can catch a fish, and you're half way there.
LEADERBOARD/FOM Updates April 1
30.75" Snook caught by Barry French with shrimp under popping cork.
16.75" Flounder caught by Barry French with shrimp under popping cork.
48" Cobia caught by Al Jennings on Pinfish anchored offshore approx. 30 miles West.
17.25" Yellowtail Snapper caught by Frank Renkel on jig anchored offshore approx. 30 miles West.
20.5" Spotted Seatrout caught by Charlie Schwalje on shrimp anchored off Kice Island.
Charlie Schwalje also wins March FOM with 20.5" Spotted Seatrout.
LEADERBOARD/FOM Updates May 1
32.25" Red Grouper caught by John Cavanagh on jig drifting offshore ~35 miles west of Marco Island.
45" King Mackerel caught by Al Jennings on a pilchard anchored on a wreck ~35 miles SW of Marco Island.
16.75" Mangrove Snapper caught by Bill Stephens on cut squid anchored ~30 miles west of Marco Island.
24.5" Yellowtail Snapper caught by Ed Brown on a jig anchored ~60 miles west of Marco Island.
28.25" Black Drum caught by Tom Kraemer on jig/shrimp drifting at Neal Key.
John Cavanagh also wins April FOM with 32.25" Red Grouper.
RECENT CATCHES- Submit Photos of Your Catch!
Photos from your summer fishing “UP NORTH” are welcome too!
38” Cobia. Capt is Michael DeVaughn, Angler Glen Lester.
Barry French (L) with 28.25” and Paul Milici with 30.75 Legal Slot Sized March Snook!
Ed Brown’s 24.5” Yellowtail Snapper!
Joe LoRusso’s 29” Red Grouper
Tom Kraemer’s 28.25” Black Drum
Tony Saputo’s 29” Red Grouper
Why didn’t you submit pics of your biggest catch last month?
Kayak Fishing in Lovers Key State Park by Vic Ordija
This impromptu March 25 kayak fishing event took nine kayakers to the waters around Lovers Key State Park in Fort Myers Beach. The new venue was suggested by Ken Robertson and we enjoyed having Ken guide us around the beautiful waters of this popular state park.
We set out on a clear but foggy morning and the group caught a variety of fish. Several Snook and Spotted Seatrout were caught as well as a nice 21'' Redfish that was landed by John Marchetti. Mike Larsen also registered a 17.5'' Spotted Seatrout, the largest caught that day. The two fish recorded by the duo qualify for the kayak shirt prize that is awarded at the end of the year.
While the group quit fishing at approximately 1:30PM, Ken Robertson continued fishing and later reported hooking eighteen Snook and landing eleven; the biggest being 25.5”. Ken also caught two undersize Redfish. Robertson fished an area that the group was not able to access due to low tide conditions earlier in the morning.
The group had an enjoyable fishing event and the new venue will be added to future kayak fishing outings.
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Pavilion Key Kayak Fishing Trip
By Vic Ordija
In the early morning of April 22, 2015, six kayakers set out for Pavilion Key; John Moore, Mike Larsen, Ron Linn and Victor Ordija from Everglades City and John Baker and Jay Jones from Chokoloskee. The thirteen mile paddle from Everglades City took only 3.5 hours with both the tide and a light wind being in our favor.
At approximately 2:00 pm, we met up with the mother ship (Sandee-Lee) carrying our equipment and supplies and captained by Allan Bristow and first mate Howard Laskau.
A suitable camp site with a good distance away from the Mangroves was located on the south side of Pavilion Key. Our equipment and supplies we transferred from the boat and our camp was quickly erected. Pavilion Key is a large outer island located near the mouth of the Chatham River.
The plan for this two night kayak camping trip assumed that the group would be successful in catching enough fish for dinner the second night. Earlier in the day, Mike Larsen, the newest member of our little group caught a 35'' over-slot Snook which was released, but in the evening Mike brought back more fish, including a Flounder and Redfish to be used the next day.
That evening, the group heartily ate an excellent white chicken chili previously prepared for the outing by Bobbie Ordija.
With a cool evening breeze which kept the bugs away, the guys had a few beers while recounting the day's events. Too tired to build a fire, everyone retired early. Unfortunately, the campers were awakened later by marauding raccoons pilfering through our food supplies and had to be chased off by Captain Allan.
Thursday morning we had a breakfast of eggs, sausage and fried potatoes along with a hot cup of coffee. Fishing however had to be postponed for a couple of hours as strong winds and rain threatened to disrupt the camp. In fact our two canopy tents had
to be physically held down to keep them from blowing away.
By late morning, the rains passed and we were able to resume fishing followed by afternoon refreshments under the shade of our canopy tent.
A few more fish were caught mostly by Mike Larsen who we later learned is an accomplished Musky fisherman from Wisconsin.
That evening we feasted on the previously caught fish prepared with Chef Paul Prudhomme's Blackened Redfish Magic seasoning. Fried potatoes and fresh corn completed an excellent meal.
A light breeze in the evening kept the mosquitoes and no-see-ums at bay. A campfire was built and the group engaged in a game of horseshoes before retiring for the night.
A few no-see-ums appeared Friday morning but quickly disappeared. A breakfast of eggs, pancakes and sausage was quickly eaten and the group proceeded to break camp. By 10:00 AM the Sandee-Lee was loaded and Captain Bristow was headed back to Marco Island.
Sandwiches prepared by John Baker and Jay Jones were distributed and the kayakers began the long paddle back. The return trip proved to be considerably more difficult due to stronger winds and an oncoming tide. The crossing in the open gulf from Pavilion Key to the temporary stop at Turtle Key, was slow and difficult. Ron Linn, with the help of his sail, helped John Baker by towing Baker's heavier kayak back to Chokoloskee where Baker and Jones had previously departed.
Five and a half hours later, Linn and Ordija completed the trek back to Everglades City. Our average moving speed was only 2 mph, approximately half the speed going to Pavilion Key. John Moore and Mike Larsen arrived a half hour later in the slower moving paddle kayaks.
We were all tired but happy to have successfully completed the long passage from Pavilion and all enjoyed an interesting camping and kayak fishing trip.
Pavilion Key Campsite. Vic Making Breakfast
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Offshore Report by Tony Saputo
New Event- CAPTAIN'S CHOICE 1 on Thursday May 21st.
Boat captain decides who to fish with, where to fish, what to catch and when to fish that day.
No captain's meeting, no entry fee, no prizes, no fish measuring, no weigh- in, and not a tournament. Just a fun day of fishing.
Meet at 6:00pm for a light buffet, fishing reports and stories at a place to be announced at our membership meeting on May7th. Buffet cost: $10.00 per person (Sign up deadline May 18. Pay Tony at the buffet on May 21)
Mike Released this fine fish.
Sign up at our membership meeting on May 7th or Email Tony Saputo at [email protected] Sign- up and reservation deadline for the buffet is May 18th An email will be sent out to all Captains on the morning of May 20th confirming the event or postponing it if the weather forecast is questionable for May 21. The buffet will still take place on May 21 at 6:00pm Questions: call Tony Saputo 239-595-1988. Be sure review the calendar of events coming up for May and June. Please remember to send pictures of your catch to our newsletter editor, Dave Rasmussen: [email protected] and to Ed Crane, our web site master: [email protected]. See ya at the Fish cleaning table!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kim’s Korner
Hi, MSC newsletter readers! I’m sending out a great big thank you to all who
participated in our Baiting Beauties 2 fishing event on March 30-31, 2015. Thirty six lady anglers, 18 captains with 8 crew on 18 boats and 100 picnic attendees enjoyed some great fishing and a fabulous, fun party! Here are the prize results: Mangrove Snapper 1st Place - Cathy Bressan 13.5” Mangrove Snapper 2nd Place - Rose Kraemer 10.75” Redfish 1st Place - Anne Marchetti 18.25” Redfish 2nd Place - None
Sheepshead 1st Place - Susie Day 11.5” Sheepshead 2nd Place - Cathy Blanchette 11” Snook 1st Place - Rose Kraemer 15.5” Snook 2nd Place - None Spotted Seatrout 1st Place - Terri Pike 18” Spotted Seatrout 2nd Place - Anne Marchetti 15” Catfish 1st Place - Cathy Erickson 8” Catfish 2nd Place - Judy French 7” Ladyfish Tie - Sue Linn 1 Ladyfish Tie - Joan Kenney 1 In this newsletter, you’ll find photos of the winners, including the winners of five tote bags embroidered with the BB logo and donated by Sally Tanner. Thanks, Sally! Also special thanks to the
committee that made it all happen: Bobbie Ordija, Susie Walsh, Joe Ann Vesely, Rose Kraemer, and Margie Milici. And of course, extra thanks to our many volunteers! Now, it’s on to Baiting Beauties 3!!! L
50/50 winners, Tote bag winners and Allan Bristow
Winners! L-R Madeline Moore, Anne Marchetti, Susie Walsh, Sue Linn, Chris Laimbeer for Susie Day, Cathy Bressan, Kim King, Cathy Blanchette, Terri Pike, Joan Kenney, Rose Kraemer, Cathy Erickson
Kim with Baiting Beauties Cake
I’m always looking for recipes to publish! Feel free to contribute to my Korner, thanks! KK
SUPERGROUPER TOURNAMENT RESULTS! By Howard Laskau A few days of poor weather couldn't put a damper on the SUPERGROUPER Tournament. The weather on the target date of Wednesday, April 15th was questionable, but the anglers hung in there and were rewarded with a great day of fishing on Saturday, April 18th. A total of 16 boats and 63 anglers went out in search of Red Grouper. And...they sure did find them. Official Results 20 nm division Team Captain Wt. - 1 Fish 1. Knothead P. Arcidiacano 11.10 lbs 2. Ilyn Time B. French 7.50 lbs 3. Young Guns J. Erickson 6.50 lbs 4. Contender R. Crowell 5.80 lbs 5. Rubble P. Ubertaccio 5.70 lbs
Jeff Erickson won the Calcutta in the 20 nm division
60 nm division Team Captain Wt- 2 Fish 1. Red Machine M. Mueller 30.35 lbs 2. Grouper Dawgs K. Wright 5.50 lbs 3. Team Hideaway J. Harmeyer 25.10 lbs 4. Desperado A. Jennings 23.50 lbs 5. Four Seasons E. Adams 22.75 lbs Mike Mueller won the Calcutta in the 60 nm division All the anglers and their guests were able to really enjoy the grouper at the Awards Ceremony held on Sunday evening at Walker's Hideaway Marina. Chef Mike from Marker 8.5 catered a fish fry that was outstanding! Awards were given out and everyone left happy and full!
A big thank you to our sponsors...Walker's Marine, Pursuit, and Raymarine for their continued support of our club. Their support allows us to continue to put on Great Events, like this.
Walkers Marine Held their annual Tarpon Tournament in April. It is a fund raiser by Walkers to the Michael Raisor Brain Foundation for Brain Cancer Research. MSC donated $300 to the Foundation. (L-R) Howard Laskau, Brenda Kennedy from Walkers and Allan Bristow.
60 MN Winners! 30.35#! Captain Mike Mueller, John Cavanagh, Allan Bristow, Frank Sroka, Steve Scripps
Allan Bristow and Howard Laskau with 20 nm winners! - Peter Arcidiacano’s Team Knothead
First Mates'Time To Fish & Dine by Jim Mueller
Treat your First Mate to a great day of fishing and fine dining on Thursday, May 14th. Start fishing anytime you like on Thursday morning, then meet by boat or car at Old Marco Lodge in Goodland at 12:30 PM for lunch, fish tales, and Prizes. There is no charge to enter, all participants pay for their own lunches, etc., and have a great time together. There will be two prizes, one going to the First Mate with the largest stringer of fish caught [any size an all species counts]. The second prize will go to the First Mate with the largest fish in total inches, [all species honored]. NO PHOTOS REQUIRED- HONESTY PREVAILS!! COME JOIN THE FUN. SIGN UP AT THE May 1st MSC GENERAL MEETING OR SEND ME AN E-MAIL. [email protected]
MAY EVENTS Steak Picnic. Noon. See flyer below. May 6 Sarazen Park
FWC Rule Change-New Bag Limit of 2 Red Grouper May 7 Until Further Notice
MSC General Meeting. FWC presentation on new regulations. Greeters: Andrea Battaglia and Jay Jones.
May 7 Rose History Auditorium at Marco Museum
MSC Board meeting 8:30 AM Doors open at 8:15.
May 11 CG Auxiliary Bldg Caxambas Park Trailer
Kayak Trip. Shell Island. Contact Vic Ordija. May 13
Fish & Dine “First Mates Time”. See article above. May 14
Last day for June Newsletter Submissions May 21
Captains Choice Event. See Offshore Report Above May 21
Fish of Month Spanish/King Mackerel
Note To Members Using Offshore Charters Our club organizes charter with various offshore Charter Boat Captains. Their livelihood partly depends on protecting their “secret” spots. Mike Avinon of “Findictive” has instituted a policy of not allowing anyone to bring an electronic device onboard. This includes cell phones, GPS, SPOT devices, etc. He reserves the right to search all your belongings and if any such device is found, he reserves the right to cancel your reservation and keep your deposit. If you have any questions, please contact Ralph King.
Buy-Sell-Wanted-Trade More Info on MSC Website
RECENT LISTING! Backwater Boat For Sale: 2002 Hewes 18 Ft. Redfisher Flats Boat, 115 HP Yamaha Four Stroke Engine, 884 Hours, New 7" Garmin GPS/Depth Finder, 8 ft Power Pole, 82# Thrust Great White Motorguide Trolling Motor, Detachable Bimini Top, and Easy Loader Trailer w/spare tire This Boat Catches Fish !!! Contact: Jim Mueller 513-490-4764 or [email protected] RECENT Listing! Boat for Sale! 1995 17' Boston Whaler Outrage. 1996 115HP Johnson Ocean Runner, 233 hours, 6 HP Johnson kicker, 18' push pole, 10" hull draft makes an excellent backwater boat. Garage kept on a Performance folding tongue galvanized trailer with mounted spare. Bimini top with console, helm seat and motor covers. No bottom paint. Garmin plotter with coastal maps and sonar and VHF radio.
JUNE EVENTS
MSC General Meeting 7PM. TBA. Check next newsletter. Greeter: Tony Saputo. Doors open at 6:15 for 50/50
June 2 Rose History Auditorium at Marco Museum
Beach Cleanup. Info at Meeting June 6
MSC Board meeting 8:30 AM Doors open at 8:15.
June 8 CG Auxiliary Bldg Caxambas Park
Kayak Fishing Trip. Everglades City. Contact Vic Ordija.
June 9 Info at Meeting
Marco Slam Event. Trout, Redfish and Snook Captains Meeting
June 10
Marco Slam Event. Trout, Redfish and Snook Captains Fish!
June 11
Picnic, Burgers and Dogs at Goodland Park. June 17 12:00 pm
Newsletter Deadline for July Issue June 21
Offshore “Permit/Pompano Challenge” captains’ meeting time and location TBA.
June 24
Offshore “Permit/Pompano Challenge”. Fishing Day June 25
Fish Of Month Permit
Full safety equipment. Dual batteries with Perko selector switch. Well maintained with manuals and many extras. $14,900.00. Please contact Neill T. Peters 239.249.4708 or e-mail [email protected]. Boat is located at Port of the Islands.
Ad Listings
The board of directors has decided that ads older than 2 months will be pulled from newsletter and website. They can be renewed for another 2 months but must contact editor and webmaster to renew. Most of the above are older than 2 months so renew if not sold yet. Consider lowering price to sell faster.
Free Postings for Members’ Boats, Member Want ads, Fishing Gear and Other Good Stuff.
Club Logo Merchandise Available at Meetings Oct-April
Contact Editor, David Rasmussen, to Post Ad. [email protected]
If you come across fishing or boating joke, send it to the editor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Attention MSC Members-Want to Help?
MSC is looking for a newsletter editor-or assistant. If you have a desire to be more actively involved with the best club on Marco Island, then we are looking for you. For more information contact me, David Rasmussen. I have filled this position for past 5 years and club is ready for some new talent to help me make it even better! Email [email protected]
Adapted from Magazine article. Ed.
Deep-Bottom Chicken Rig
This beefed-up "chicken rig" is an effective method for landing big bottom fish on our Marco deep wrecks and ridges. Most bottom fishermen use a single-hook rig with a slip sinker, large hook and big live bait for large grouper and snapper in 100’ + deep water. However, the big bait eliminates strikes from other nice smaller fish.
One solution: a heavy-duty chicken rig. With oversize hardware and good knots, this is as strong as any other bottom rig. This rig will catch cobia, 50-pound amberjack, 40-pound grouper and larger snappers. Usually put a frozen whole squid or sardine on
the top hook and a live bait such as a large pin fish, sand perch or smaller blue runner on the bottom hook.
Since snapper have great eyesight, it's not the best rig to use for targeting these leader- and hardware-shy species but if hungry, they will bite! Big fish on shallow wrecks might also shy away. But for fishing in 100 or more feet, the improved chicken rig will give you the best bang for your buck.
Tips to make the heavy-duty rig:
Use heavy, offshore swivels. Use 100-pound monofilament
for the leaders. Flouro not needed.
Use lighter 20# line for the weight. If the weight gets hung up, you can still get the rest of the rig back.
A regular improved clinch knot will slip. Use either a uni-knot or a double improved clinch knot, running the tag end of the line through the loop twice in the final step.
Make the hook lines a couple inches shorter than the line connecting the swivels, to prevent tangles.
Only use Sharp circle hooks. Use 8 ounce or more weight in
current. Use 60# braid for main line to
reduce current drag.
Marco Sportfishing Club 2015 Board of Directors Allan Bristow President [email protected] 239 642-6044 Howard Laskau Vice President/Administration [email protected] 201 704-0788 Andrea Battaglia Treasurer [email protected] 239 642-5721 Paul Milici Secretary, Assistant treasurer [email protected] 901 413-9646 Jay Jones Membership [email protected] 574 265 4493 Daniel Flynn Quartermaster [email protected] 239 389-0813 Dave Rasmussen Newsletter Editor [email protected] 518 859-7033 Pete Arcidiacono Member at-large/ Past President [email protected] 239 821-7499 Kim King Member at-large [email protected] 443 223-8363 John Marcetti Member at-large [email protected] 201 446 5611 Jim Mueller Member at-large [email protected] 513 490-4764 Victor Ordija Member at-large [email protected] 239 494-6741 Keith Wohltman Member at-large [email protected] 732 444-0190
Marco Sportfishing Club 2015 Activity and Event Directors, Committee Chairs and Assistants
Fishing-related activities: Fishing Committee Chair Paul Milici [email protected] 901 413-9646 Backwater Events Jim Mueller [email protected] 513 490-4764 Buddy Trips Joe Perino [email protected] 631 581-5370 Kayak Events Victor Ordija [email protected] 239 494-6741 Pied Piper Trips Howard Laskau [email protected] 201 704-0788 Baiting Beauties Kim King [email protected] 443 223-8363 Charters Ralph King [email protected] 443 994-3158 Backwater Charters Ron Mack [email protected] 262 909-6090 Offshore Charters Ralph King [email protected] 443 994-3158 Tournament/Event Sponsorships Howard Laskau [email protected] 201 704-0788 Tournament/Event Sponsorships John Marchetti [email protected] 201 446 5611
Other Activities: Advocacy Mike Mueller [email protected] 239-272-8695 Assistant Quartermaster John Marchetti [email protected] 201 446 5611 Historian John Baker [email protected] 239 970-0296 Holiday Party Kim King [email protected] 443 223-8363 MSC email Editor Howard Laskau [email protected] 201 704-0788 MSC Equipment/ Storage Manager John Baker [email protected] 239 970-0296 Name Tags/50-50 John Baker [email protected] 239 970-0296 Public Relations/Community Outreach Howard Laskau [email protected] 201 704-0788 Social Events/Picnics Dave Walsh [email protected] 248 626-0567 Special Events Pete Arcidiacono [email protected] 239 821-7499 Webmaster Ed Crane [email protected] 239 537-1061