October 2016 President's Message
October 2016 President’s Message
Jack is participating in the annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby this month
Club News and Information
October 2016 Fish Dinner - October 25th
Paid reservations are due for the October Fish Dinner. Forms were available at the meeting and are available on our Website.
Click here for Fish Dinner Form
Paid reservations are due for the October Fish Dinner. Forms were available at the meeting and are available on our Website.
Click here for Fish Dinner Form
October Meeting Program Speaker
Not scheduled - October Fish Dinner
October Meeting Workshop Topic
Not scheduled - October Fish Dinner
One Day Derby Committee Report
One Day Derby Committeeman, Ron Rodrigues, reviewed the current plans for the event to be held in 2017. It will be a two day event, June 10 and 11 with rain dates of June 24 and 25 Fishing begins 12:01 AM on Saturday and ends 3 PM on SundayyStriped Bass and Bluefish will be the only species targeted (boat and shore). Photos plus length and girth measurements will be required. All entries will participate in a raffle. The cost will be $5 per day for members and $10 per day for non-members. There will be a Pot Luck dinner of Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with participants bringing a side dish. The proposed location for the dinner is Bass Hole (Gray’s beach). The planning process will continue.
Search for Candidates
Candidates for elections in December were solicited from the membership with emphasis on the positions of Vice President and President, which currently have no candidates.
Annual Banquet Request
Reminder to get donations in early. Plug bucket, raffle items, gift certificates, fishing trips (boat and shore).
Barnstable Parking Rules being Enforced
Vice President of Environmental Affairs, Lou MacKeil reported that the Town of Barnstable was enforcing parking sticker regulations around salt water locations. Fresh water areas do not seem to be affected. Marine Fisheries is checking with the town on the matter; and Lou will keep the club informed.
September Workshop
Fishing for Albies
Terry Tessein. presented an informative session about Fishing for Albies. Terry stressed the fighting ability and beauty of these fall fish. Use a rod capable of 1 ½ oz lures or lighter. However, the reel must be strong to sustain long and fast runs. The usage of 8 to 15 pound fluorocarbon leader was recommended; and attachment of lure to leader should be accomplished with a loop knot to allow for better lure action. Lures, such as Deadly Dicks in green are a favorite. When releasing, plunge them head first into the water to force water over their gills. This will assist in obtaining a healthy recovery, after struggle induced lactic acid buildup. They are not good table fare.
Community and Environmental Service
2016 Canal Cleanup Day Report
Bill Cottle summarized the successful completion of the event held on September 24. The weather was good and 27 folks participated. 22 trash bags were filled. The day concluded with a cookout prepared by Joe O’Claire and his crew. Two items to consider for next year are to schedule the cleanup in October or to schedule it for Earth Day in March. Thanks to Howard Mulhern for photographing the event. Click here for pictures of the day
Salties APCC Volunteer of the Year Award
The plaque presented on Aug 29, 2016 to the Cape Cod Salties for being selected as the APCC Volunteer Group of the Year was displayed at the September meeting. The Salties were cited for conservation work on herring runs and specifically for its very organized efforts in becoming the latest group to adopt and operate the Parkers River Annual Herring Counting Program in support of the science needed to monitor our waterways and ocean wildlife.
September Meeting Speaker
Quantum and Fin-Nor Gear Presentation - Al Cappi
The Main Program Speaker, Al Cappi, is a representative of Quantum, Fin Nor and other Tackle Companies. The topic was salt water fishing tackle. Al reviewed a selection of his favorite rigs, including rod, reel, line, and lures. Lamiglass rods and Quatum reels (conventional and spinning) were demonstrated. Al opened his inventory of rods and reels for examination by the attendees after his talk.
Club Fishing Events
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