MARCHMAY

2006

NEWSLETTER

ACGFA, P.O. Box 2001, St. Augustine, Fl 32085

President: Donna Frantz - Vice President: John Jordan

Treasurer: Linda Manucy - Secretary: Anita Pierce

Directors: Liana Chapman, Bert Walton, Joe Noda

James Manucy, Ruth Jordan, and Pierre Pierce

Newsletter Editor: Jim Blalock - Phone (904) 471-2730

Jim’s e-mail: jimreneb@bellsouth.net

ACGFA Web Site Address: acgfa.com

Our Next Meeting is Tuesday, March 21stMay 16th at the St. Augustine Shrine Club, 250 1st St. Our meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. The Board meeting are normally on the 4th Thursdays. The Shrine Club has a very nice facility overlooking Moultrie Creek. They have adequate parking across from the building and operate a bar for us with donations for Drinks @ $3.00 and Beer @ $2.00. Social is at 6:30, meeting at 7.30.Social is at 6:00, meeting at 7:00

MEETING INFORMATION

If you missed the Spring Cook-out, shame on you. The cooking crew did a great job. Thanks to all who donated desserts and worked so hard.

Membership Dinner & Awards: The annual membership dinner and year-end awards will be Saturday, June 24th at the St. Augustine Shrine Club, 250 1st St. Social and membership registration will start at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 7:00, Awards at 8:00 with Raffle following. Dinner will be cook your own steak (details in the next newsletter) and will be free to members and guests. We will need an RSVP on the number attending, so there will be a sign-up sheet at the May meeting. Also we will need a few volunteers to help with decorating, precookout set up, clean-up, etc.

Program: If you missed lastLast month’s program, you missed an interesting rod maker (Billy McDaniel, Billy Stix) and his spiral wrapped rods. was Sylvia McGinnis about Very good program. “Ladies Lets Go Fishing”. Thank you Sylvia. This month we will discuss the artificial reef program. The new Interpreter for our hearing impaired members is be at our meetings now.

Raffle: Great raffle by outgoing raffle chairmean Dave Rusty Russell and Bob Swann. Winners included: Kelly Burus - Inshore Lures and Lure Bag, Linda Manucy - $50.00 Gift Certificate for a boat lettering job from Bart Sign Co, - Ron Keister Reel, Don Power - Offshore Rigs/Cooler, Geoff Ashcroft - Tool Set, Richie Bonardi & Charla Rudderow - Ladies Let's Go Fishin Posters, David Chapman - Inshore rod and reel, Trudy Tedder - offshore rod and reel, Bob Swan - Fish Bag. Look for another great raffle this month., and winners included: Jim Walters, John Jordan, Ann Turner, Bill Kline, Dick Newton, Rene Blalock, Don Power, Pat King, Donna Frantz, Rusty Russell and several others. Rusty and Debbie have done a great job with the raffle and deserve our thanks for a job well done! Dave Russell and Bob Swann are the new raffle chairmen. They should do great.

Membership Drawing: Congratulations to David & Evi Bruster who won the $150. Be there this month to win $100. You must be present to win. The drawing will be held at 7:30-8:00 so don’t leave early.

Club Shirts, Etc.: The new T-shirts are available. Cost is a very reasonable $10.00.

Membership Information: NOTICE: Membership year is June 1st thru May 31st. Dues are $50.00 for a family and $30.00 for individual memberships. After December 1st, new members can join for the remainder of the year for ½ price. Membership forms are also available on the web site (acgfa.com) and you can fill them out and print them. You can save time at the membership party if you have your membership form filled out in advance. Guests are always welcome.

Help Wanted: It’s that time of year again. In addition to the Kingfish Challenge, we need your help working two non-club Tournaments. If you don’t fish the tournaments, this is an opportunity to help our club, see quality game fish, and have a great time!!! We assist the Northeast Florida Marlin Association’s Bluewater Tournament (May 21st thru 28th) and the Kingbuster Classic (June 8th thru 10th) by providing help operating the Radio Base, Weigh Station, Fish Cleaning, and Boat Handling, etc. In return, the tournaments help us financially. Both tournaments have changed their schedules so check out the attached See attached wwork schedules, contact Jim Blalock (904) 501-1447 and/orACGFA.com for and/or ACGFA.com for additional information. Sign up at the meeting.

additional information. There were very few that signed up at the last meeting. Please sign up at this month’s meeting

Club Shirts, Etc.: T-shirts are available. Cost is a very reasonable $10.00. See President’s Message.

Membership Drawing: Shawn Arnold’s name was drawn for the $100 but he was not present. : < ( Be there this month to win $150. You must be present to win. The drawing will be held at the end of the meeting so don’t leave early.

Kingfish Challenge Update: Help needed, still need a volunteer(s) to chair or co-chair the 2006 Kingfish Challenge Tournament. This is the major fund raiser for the club. An update will be given at the meeting.

Fishing Information

2005 -2006 Results: The 2005 -2006 fishing year ended April 30^th. The enclosed standings are not yet “official” because fish that were caught April 30^th have till May 7^th to be postmarked and we allow several days for delivery. The newsletter was closed out on May 5th and based on cards received by April 30th.

2006-2007 Fishing Rules: This year’s fishing rules will be available at the May meeting and the Membership Dinner.

Fishing Year Ends & Rule Changes: This years 2005–2006 year-end tournaments close on April 30th and the new year starts May 1st. Recommendations for any rules changes are due at the April Meeting.

Upcoming Tournaments and Events: Inshore /Offshore Shoot-out ($600 payout) is June 3rd, see rules attached. King Buster Tournament is June 8 thru 10. Membership and awards party is June 24th.

February April Angler-of-the Month – Deedo NelsonMichael Chapman. WOW! There were 4424 cards from 2110 anglers entered this month. Congratulations to Michael ChapmanDeedo Nelson . Michael had 375 775 points with his two 4.50 lb SheepsheadBlack Drum 62 lbs (3rd 1st & 4th place Mens Junior and 1st & 2nd largest of the month), a 23 lb Cobia (2nd place Junior and & largest of the month), a 9.75 lb Triggerfish (1st place Junior and & largest of the month), a 4.5 lb Triple Tail (1st place Junior and & largest of the month) and 3.00 L2.0 lbB Pompey DrumTrout (4th place Junior) (4th place Mens and largest of the month) for 300 points. Great job MichaelDeedo. Cut-off was February 2ndMarch 31st thru March April 309th. Cards received after March April 309th will count on next months March May Angler-of-the-Month. See enclosed list of all catches received.

Spring Kickoff Tournament: The Spring Kickoff Tournament started February 1st and ends March 31st. This is an inshore tournament for Redfish, Flounder, Trout (closed February 1st thru 28th), Drum (Pompey and Black), Pompano, and Whiting. This is a points tournament and a total of $600 will be awarded to the 1st ($300), 2nd ($200), and 3rd ($100) place top anglers. Entry is $10 per adult angler and $5 for junior and small-fries. Each entry card must be plainly marked for the “Spring Kickoff” or it will not count for the tournament. Complete rules are enclosed.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (May 2006)

I’m sure everyone knows its tournament time again. Starting with the N. E. Marlin Association’s Bluewater Tournament this month; the Kingbuster in June; and our own Kingfish Challenge in July. Each of these tournaments requires lots of work and promises to be lots of fun for everyone who helps. So please see our Weigh Master – Honest Jim Blalock and put your name on his volunteer list(s).

Mark your calendar for the 24^th of June for our Membership Party. This is our annual meeting party when everyone renews their membership. This year everyone is going to “cook your own steak” again, since it was so well received last year. Don’t forget to wear your best fishing hat, for the best fishing hat contest. The board decided to have five categories for winners; so maybe your hat could be a winner.

Bill Kline will have a new stock of club T-shirts in for the party, so please plan on buying some. Since this is one of the club’s biggest annual events, Bob Swain and Dave Russell are going to have a huge raffle for us; I hope we have lots of winners!

Fishing: “You don’t know unless you go!”

Donna

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: (March 2006)

Donna

Raffle – Prizes – FREE Food and Music – Bring the whole Family!

Lloyd Small Memorial Fishing Tournament – April 22nd Contact St. Augustine Marina (904) 829-8155, 245 Vilano Road for rules and entry information.

Nice 75.5 lb Swordfish caught May 7th by Joe Noda on board Bob Swann’s boat the Keep’er. Joe’s first Swordfish trip and he caught the Sword. They hooked 2 other fish but did not catch them. I’m sure Bob and Joe will fill us in with the details. Great job guys!

“Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” St. Augustine seminar, May 5-7 at the Northeast Florida Marlin Association Clubhouse, 3030 Harbor Dr., Camachee Cove Yacht harbor.

Friday, May 5, 2006 Welcome Party, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Northeast Florida Marlin Association. Spouses invited. Raffle and beginning of Silent Auction. Spouses & Guests can attend for $10 per person. Complimentary entry for registrants.

Saturday, May 6, 2006 Classroom presentations on offshore, bottom, inshore and fly fishing, followed by lunch and hands-on fishing skills until 4:30 pm at the Northeast Florida Marlin Association. Raffle and conclusion of Silent Auction.

Sunday, May 7, 2006 4 hour Fishing Adventure, departing from the Northeast Florida Marlin Association, optional and additional. Followed by fish fillet demonstration.

Contact "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!", phone 954-475-9068, fax 954-474-7299, email: billfishbetty@hotmail.com, or website: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com for costs and registration form.