This month we are pleased to welcome Randy Beardsley, long time member of the club and an ever present threat at offshore tournaments. Randy is a native of Daytona Beach, FL and has been fishing the waters out of Ponce Inlet for over thirty years. His team fishes the SKA tournament series and has qualified for the National SKA Championship tournament on numerous occasions. Last year, fishing with Donnie Testa and the Salty Marine Team he won the Hogs Breath SKA tournament in Key West, FL. Randy has also won the prestigious Daytona Beach Striker/Fishstock tournament and captained his team for a win in our own Lady Angler tournament. He routinely places at the top of the board at our Annual Offshore Challenge.

This presentation will concentrate on the preparation necessary to routinely be successful at offshore fishing. Rods reels, tackle to target specific species will not only be discussed but reviewed with Randy's own equipment. Planing which species to target first based upon experience, weather, and recent local knowledge will be a highlight. Roffer's ocean temperatures charts are a large part of Randy's planning and these will be discussed at length.

Tournament fisherman or recreational angler, all will benefit from this timely and informative presentation.

This same evening we will be inaugurating our First Annual Swap Meet at the club. Eight foot tables will be available in the foyer for members to display any fishing equipment they may want to sell.The tables will be free for members and $10.00 per table for non-members. No pre-registration is required. The swap meet will be begin at 6:00 PM. The club will be open at 5:30 PM for set-up. Brief business meeting at 6:45 PM, open fishing forum at 7:00 PM, and seminar at 7:30 PM.

 With many years of offshore experience as a licensed Captain along the East coast, Gary has fished everything from tuna to marlin to inshore species, but his love is the open ocean and sharing information with those that range from beginning novices to more experienced offshore anglers. His topic this month will give an insight into how offshore anglers can change their game plan for success during the current closures. Gary is highly regarded as a speaker and has been well received by club members in the past with his presentation on "Billfish" two years ago.

Capt. Tripp wil be discussing with us fishing both the inside and outside of Ponce Inlet as well as targeting near shore species.  Cobia, kingfish, and tarpon are a specialty of Capt. Scott's, targeting these challenging sport fish will be a highlight of his presentation.

 Due to a scheduling conflict Attorney Dave Heil's presentation had to be rescheduled for August 19.

 The South Atlantic Marine Fisheries Council (SAMFC) recently voted in favor of the 17A amendment. This will close all bottom fishing in a large area of Florida waters. 17B was passed several months ago and is currently under review by NOAA. There are a lot of questions associated with these pieces of legislation. There have been a lot of rumors of just how we as recreational fisherman will be affected and how these laws will be enforced. In an effort to clear questions up and discuss where we go from here, we will be welcoming back Dave Heil. Dave is a member of CFOA and the lead attorney in the upcoming challenge recently filed in Federal court to the snapper and grouper closures. Mr. Heil will review recent legislation and outline our next course of action along with answering questions.

 This session will be from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Our regularly scheduled speaker will begin at 7:30 PM.

 This will be a VERY important meeting, bring family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors !!!!!!!!!!!

"  INSHORE TOURNAMENT PREP, Reds, Trout and Jacks "

 This month we are pleased to welcome Capt. Mike Mann of "Fat Fish Guide Service". Capt. Mike offers his guide services out of JB's Fish Camp and Mosquito Lagoon Fish Camp, both on the world renowned Mosquito Lagoon. With over ten years of experience guiding on the Lagoon, Capt. Mike is living his dream. Fishing with his grandfather in the lakes and rivers of Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama as a child he learned how to conserve our natural resources as well as how to understand the seasonal movement of game fish. His first experience at guiding was on the famed Stick Marsh for trophy large mouth bass. A friend introduced  him to shallow water flats fishing and the rest is history.

 Timing is everything and this month's presentation is no exception. With our "Inshore Classic" just a month away, this will be a perfect primer for those entering our tournament as well as the casual inshore fisherman. Capt. Mike will discuss at length the tactics necessary for targeting trophy trout, reds and jacks. Hands on presentation of the armament required as well as in depth discussion of baits, artificial, fresh and live will highlight the presentation. Likely fish location, habits, pre-fishing and goals also will be included.

 Mark the date and plan on attending this highly informative two part evening.

 Our special program this evening will be presented by Capt. Mark Nichols, of Stuart, FL. Capt. Mark is the founder and President of the world famous D.O.A. lures. The complete line of D.O.A. artificial's will be reviewed and discussed along with hands on demonstrations. These lures have both inshore and offshore applications. Capt. Mark has appeared several times in the past for our club and always receives rave reviews. Two days later is our "Ninth Annual Inshore Classic". Get an edge on your fellow competitor's by attending this informative and timely seminar. 

 Richard will also have a table set up with some very special specials that evening. Bring family, friends, and neighbors for an old fashion evening of hot dogs and fish talk.