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Flagler Sportfishing Club

PO Box 353383

Palm Coast, FL

32135-3383

Volume 16, Issue 5 Official Publication of Flagler Sportfishing Club May 2015

by: President Chuck Gleichmann

Beautiful weather is finally here along with some nice

fishing. If you look further on in the Chum Line you

will see better catches inshore, offshore and from both

the beach and pier. Make sure you all take some time

out to spend on the water or beach to enjoy the weather

and all of the activities we have to offer in May.

Ladies, PLEASE plan to make May’s meeting early

and spend some time with Shay Morrow to scope out

what you want in a ladies program going forward. The

slate is clean so now is the time to let us know what

you want as far as clinics, tournaments and awards are

concerned.

The May meeting will also bring elections for both

President and Vice President. Chuck Radloff and I

have reached our term limits so you will finally be rid

of both of us. We know the club will be in good hands

so Chuck and I are going fishing. There is still time

for anyone interested to throw his or her name in the

hat for either job. Please call

May

01 Manatee Speed Zone Begins

01 FREE CLUB Month Long

Cobia Tournament

05 Ladies Clinic VFW Post

Starts at 6:30 PM

05 Monthly Meeting 7:30 PM

VFW POST

16 FREE CLUB Surf Tournament

26 Directors Meeting 7:00 PM Watson Realty

31 THE END OF Month Long

Cobia Tournament

June


VFW POST

06 FREE CLUB Guys & Dolls Tournament

06/21 FREE Club Offshore Tournament

20 Club Bottom Fishing Trip


All general meetings are held At 7:30 pm the first Tuesday of each month at the

VFW Post 47 Old Kings Road N.

in Palm Coast

Chris Davy at 386-986-7914 for information.

We will be hosting some kids from Wadsworth Ele-

mentary on May 2nd at Bings landing to teach the

basics of fishing between 9-11AM. You never had

a better day than to see a kid catch his or her first

fish. Come out and lend a hand. Cal me at 386-441

-8411 if you want to sign up.

The first of two surf tournaments is this month un-

der the expert guidance of Jeff Rafter. There should

be some good fishing, food and fun so don’t miss

the information back a few pages in this months

Chum Line.

See Chris Davy to get into the month long Cobia

Calcutta that starts May 1st for you near shore and

offshore guys and girls and finally don’t forget the

Manatee speed zone restrictions begin May 7th in

Flagler County.

Tight Lines!

Chuck

Minutes taken by: Carol Carter

Call To Order - by Chuck Gleichmann at 8:30 PM

Pledge of Allegiance: by Capt. Mike Brennan

Passing of March Minutes: motion was made by Dean Roberts, seconded by Gene

Morrow and passed by the members

Finance Report & Dues Reminder: by Tim Miller, treasury has $22,172.47 of

which $7250.00 has been collected for the Spring Tournament. Reminder for all to

pay their dues and that out of those dues and our paid tournament funds comes the

money for our free tournaments, picnic and part reduction for the Christmas Party.

Welcome Visitors & New Members: There were 8 guests/visitors at the meeting.

Announcements: Chuck Gleichman spoke about a program at Wadsworth School

that club member, John Finelli is involved in. It is a reading program for fathers

and sons and they are reading a fishing story, so to involve the boys and their dads,

on May 2nd they will take 10 boys to Bings Landing from 9 - 11 AM to fish. If

anyone can volunteer from the club to help out, it will greatly be appreciated.

REPORTS Weigh Master Report & Yearlong Vote: There was no weigh master report. In

Chris Davy's absence, Chuck Gleichman handed out examples of the proposed

changes in the year long tournament rules and ballots for the members to cast their

votes. The example showed what the difference would be with the biggest fish

category being changed as opposed to changing from the 10 point rule and making

it a 12 point rule now. There were two different scenarios from 2014 and 2015. The

rules were changed 5 - 6 six years ago, it had been that the biggest fish won, but it

was changed to the point system at that time. There were two options on the ballot,

number one was that the biggest fish would win, number two was that the point

system would change from 10 to 12 points. Ron Gorney also wanted a third option

to read that the point system would stay at 10 points. Chuck told the members they

could add a third option to the ballot by writing it in that they would keep the sys-

tem the way it was. Ballots were cast and will be tallied that evening after the meet-

ing and the members will be notified of the decision.

Elections: Chuck Gleichmann announced that Chris Davy will run for president of

the club and that Chuck Gleichmann will stay on as vice president to help Chris ease

into the job. The election vote will be at the May meeting and the new officers

begin their terms in June. We will need to elect a new Weigh Master also. If any-

one is interested in any of the three positions, please let Chuck or Chris know.

NEW BUSINESS

Spring Tournament: Chuck Radloff said there has been $10,500 commit-

ment to the funds for the tournament. Members fee for the tournament will be

$45.00 if they are signed up ahead of time, it will be $55.00 at the captains

meeting. He also has an anonymous donor of $150 and the club will match

that amount of which will be a separate prize in the tournament and whoever

has the first redfish to be weighed in with the most spots will win $300.00.

Volunteers are needed to get flyers and posters distributed to the bait shops or

any stores or offices that are willing to post this tournament at their place of

business. One of the special raffles will be a $400 Yetti cooler filled with

liquor, which is a $500 value. Tickets will be $10 each, reduction in price for

multiple tickets. Volunteers are needed around 2 PM on Sat. at Bings Land-

ing to help set up the vendor areas. $100 sponsors can still be taken for the

tournament. Donations are still being taken for the silent auction. Capts.

Meeting will be at 7 PM at Fuego Del Mar in Flagler Beach on Fri. 4/24. On

4/25, fishing will be from 7 AM-4:30 PM, weigh in will be from 3 PM - 4:30

PM at Bings Landing. Captain's BBQ will donate part of their food receipts

that day, so please dine there and help raise more funds for 2nd Chance Res-

cue and the club. The silent auction will have some very nice prizes, includ-

ing trips to U.S. Virgin Islands and Costa Rica, Flyers that were made up for

the club by club photographer, Ellen Scheurer, will be distributed to club

members and displayed at the Chamber of Commerce, Flagler Pier and bait

shops in our area.

Smoke Off Winners: There were 14 people who entered the contest said

Andy Block. Dave Gank, and Ron Gorney brought smoked fish dip. Andy

thanked Justin Holmes, Art Burns and Terry Alex for helping out. Pam Fe-

hrenkamp donated a 14 lb. redfish to use in the contest. Winners were: 1st

place - Walt Huresky, won an apron with the club logo on it. 2nd place -

Andy Block, won a towel with the club logo on it and 3rd place - Jim Bowl-

ing, won a bag of cherry smoking chips.

Swap & Shop- was held also. 50/50: of $120.00 was won by Emmit Piz-

zoferrato, Emmit donated his winnings to the club for the Spring Tourna-

ment. Thank you Emmit for your generosity!

Ladies Clinic - Shay Morrow made the announcement for the women in the

club to come to the May meeting early because from 6 - 7:30 PM, there will

be a meeting for the women to discuss any ideas that they may have to add to

the club's activities. Wine and cheese will be served at this discussion.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM

The club’s inaugural Smoked Fish Smoke Off was held at our April 7th general meeting. Regardless of the

1 hour start time delay caused by the VFW being used as a voting venue, we had a great turnout. 13 delicious

entries including black drum, sheepshead, crevalle jack, lane snapper and bluefish were judged by Dwayne

Martin, Bob Cyr and Ed Rainer who were kept in a backroom to keep the judging anonymous. As the entries

arrived, volunteers Justin Holmes, Art Burns and Terry Alexander assigned the contestant the next number in

line and kept their names secret by taping the entry slip with the “smoker’s” name on the inside.

When the results were all tallied up, Walt Huresky took 1st place with his black drum and went home with the

club logo embroidered apron, Andy Block took 2nd with his bluefish and won the large embroidered hand

towel and Jim Bolling took 3rd with his bluefish and won a bag of cherry wood smoking chips.

After the winners were announced, around 40 members and guests joined in sampling the entries as well as a

redfish donated by Pam Fehrenkamp and smoked by Andy Block. Besides the fish, everyone enjoyed the out-

standing smoked fish dips made by David Genk, Ron Gorney and Walt Huresky. All in all it was a great inau-

gural event and the member feedback was all-good. Thanks to everyone that helped out, smoked and gener-

ously shared their fish and to Shay Morrow for getting 499 crackers to go with the fish and dips.

Chuck Gleichmann

President 386-441-8411

[email protected]

Chuck Radloff Vice President 386-569-1584

[email protected]

Tim Miller Treasurer

386-237-7026 [email protected]

Carol Carter Secretary


Mike Brennan Sergeant at Arms


Chris Davy Weigh Master 386-986-7914

[email protected]

Peter Bessette Quarter Master

386-931-7998

[email protected]

DIRECTORS Hank Alper

Bruce Bandes Andy Block Jim Britton

Ellen Scheurer & Walt Huresky

Bill May Jim & Claire McIntire Gene & Shay Morrow

Emil Naeff Jeff Rafter

Dean Roberts

WEBMASTER Jim Booth

[email protected]

FACE BOOK ADMIN Chris Hall

[email protected]

EDITOR John R. Raybon


Printed by

Dolphin Printing

by: Captain Jim Britton (386) 931-1547

It seems that our spring is finally here in full ef-

fect! The forecast will be much the same as April,

plus more. By “more” I mean we should all be

catching more fish, plus expecting more species.

On the beach, anglers can expect more blue fish,

more pompano, and more Spanish mackerel, as

well as, the usual whiting and occasional redfish

and black drum. From the pier, the bite will be

much the same. However, as the month pro-

gresses be on the lookout for a shot at a kingfish

or two!

Inshore Anglers it is time to dust off your favorite

topwater plug. Hit your favorite flat, early in the

morning, for some exciting redfishing or target

creek mouths and drop-offs for speckled sea trout.

After chasing the topwater bite, anglers can target

flounder as the day warms up. For the flatties,

target deep holes with moving water using a ¼

ounce jighead and a small mullet or mud minnow.

Offshore Anglers should not have to travel far for

some exciting battles. Kingfish and cobia will be

found on the beach and on the wrecks and reefs.

While fishing these waters, be on the lookout for

sailfish as they too move in with the warmer wa-

ter. Deep water anglers will be greeted by more

dolphin. An occasional wahoo or blackfin tuna

may still find its way into the spread also.

Good luck on the water and remember - fishing is

fun, have a blast!

by: Weigh-Master Chris Davy

Bill Moore with a zero spot redfish caught on

topwater plug, fishing with Capt Jim Britton.

mailto:[email protected]

Virginia Riquier May 1st

Anthony Rodriquez May 1st

Richard Wright May 1st

Anna Messina May 3rd

Mike Crotts May 3rd

Ashley Cornelius May 4th

Robin Emerick May 4th

Linda Leutner May 4th

Brenda Brunk May 6th

Thomas Mazzeo May 6th

Greg Youse May 6th

Candice Ringberg May 7th

Ralph Olivett May 7th

Gail Anderson May 8th

Ruth Juliano May 8th

Micheal Goodman May 8th

Ken Jagodzinski May 8th

Katie Ditton May 9th

Bob Cyr May 9th

Roger Miller May 10th

Dean Roberts May 10th

Jo Ann Bandes May 11th

Jeaneen Bell May 11th

Deanna Cardillo May 11th

Joe Bachman May 12th

Jason Hambrick May 13th

Leonard Purdy May 15th Sharon Shirk May 16th

Jeff Rafter May 16th

Frank Gabor May 17th

Don Mill May 19th

Claire McIntire May 20th

Otto Haselman May 20th

Lorraine O'Steen May 23rd

Jeanne Rafter May 23rd

Dewey Brown May 23rd

Michelle Petkewicz May 24th

Dana Syens Puskas May 26th

Vincent Alongi May 26th

Diane Cooper May 29th

NEW MEMBERS

Randy & Evelyn Colse

Don & Ann Mill

Evich & Jane South

Amy Paciolla & Bruce Wolfman

Roger & Rebekah Miller May 1st years 11

Dona LaMonica & Terry Throop May 2nd years 8

Danny & Carol Carter May 2nd years 7

Richard & Norita Lemoine May 4th years 58

Edward & Janice Zimnoch May 4th years 41

Don & ChristineSwanson May 4th years 19

John & Linda Jason May5th years 24

Jim & Kristyn Cullis May 5th years 3

Dan & Teresa Kvachuk May 5th years 1

Anthony & Roxanne Cinelli May 6th years 15

Tyler & Katie Ditton May 7th years 4

Randy & EvelynColse May 8th years 16

Michael & Grace Goodman May 9th years ??

Martin & LesleeKubiet May 15th years 22

Gary & Gail Anderson May 17th years 30

Brenda Hagedom & David Brunk May 21st years 20

John & Redempta Burek Jr. May 22nd years 39

Bruce & Jo Ann Bandes May 23rd years 22

Todd & Deanna Cardillo May 23rd years 22

Tim & Rachel Jarvis May 25th years 2

Justin & Ashley Long May 29th years 10

Your Business Card

Could go here for just

$90.00 per year

Contact me John Raybon

[email protected]

Free Surf Tournament

Betty Steflick Memorial Preserve

Saturday May 16th

, 2015 from 6AM to 2PM Entrance to Betty Steflick is under the NE corner of route 100 bridge off Moody Lane.

Proceed on dirt road through mangroves until arriving at pavilion

Participate in 50/50, Lunch, Raffle and Beach Socializing

Eligible Species: Black Drum, Blue Fish, Flounder, Pompano, Redfish,

Sheephead, Trout and Whiting

Rules: All fish must be caught from the surf. Fish any beach you like. All

fish must conform to FWC regulations. A tie breaker is determined by the

time of weigh in - which starts at 1 PM and concludes at 2 PM earliest wins.

All club members are welcome and any accompanying guest may compete

with a $20 donation by the day before. Guest must fish with host Angler.

Food: Lunch will be served starting at 2 PM.

Water will be provided. No alcoholic beverages provided.

Contact: Jeff Rafter, 386-338-5403 for questions, or sign up. Best to sign

up at the 5 May meeting. Dead line for sign up May 14th.

Most Species

1st Place = $100.00

2nd Place = $60.00

3rd Place = $40.00

4th Place = $25.00

Heaviest Fish

1st Place = $100.00

2nd Place = $60.00

3rd Place = $40.00

4th Place = $25.00

If you haven’t taken the time to drive to DeLand and visit this amazing collection of fishing “stuff”, then you just haven’t lived. No

better way to say it. This is the same article I wrote last year for The Fisher-Man. I haven’t improved any but they are still spec-

tacular so why not repeat myself.

When I first drove to DeLand to talk to Mike Arthur last year about being an annual sponsor for our club, I had no idea what to ex-

pect. A fishing store at an airport just didn’t seem to make a lot of sense. It still doesn’t, sorta. Several members had told me that

they had been there and it was one of the best-kept secrets in our area but I still didn’t get it. I turned off Highway 92 in DeLand

onto Flightline Blvd, and then took another left at the second building and there was the sign, “The Fisher-Man”. Peter Bessette,

our club Quartermaster, was with me. We opened the door and there it was--at least one but more like fifty of everything ever

known by man that anyone that had ever even seen a fish absolutely needed to even think of ever catching one. Not sure I said that

right but let’s just say Mike has a bunch of “stuff” that we are all looking for and definitely need on the shelves. Peter and I must

have roamed around for an hour just looking in amazement.

So here’s the pitch. Mike sells everything -new and used- that involves fishing. He did the same thing for 20 years with his dad,

and opened this store with his son in 2004. Frankly, it is one of the neatest places that I have ever been in that involved our sport

and his prices are unbelievable. Everything from spare parts for old reels, to old lures, to rods and reels (even new Shimano Reels),

inshore, offshore, sand flea rakes, braided line, hooks, just on and on and on--there just isn’t anything that you cannot find there.

And yes, he has all kinds of new tackle too. Then we looked in the back room and there is even more “stuff”. Also while we were

there (even though it is at an AIRPORT-I have to keep saying that), there was a constant flow of anglers in and out looking for this

or that and they always found whatever they needed. As we talked to them, we learned that they had known Mike for years and had

been shopping there for the vast majority if not all of their fishing needs.

If you are wondering where Peter bought the rod and reel combos that we raffled off last year at all of our monthly tournaments,

you guessed it.

Sorry for using the same article as last year guys but this place is great and I couldn’t say anything different than I did last year be-

cause frankly, it just doesn’t get any better than this place for shopping for fishing gear.

So, visit The Fisher-Man. 813A Flightline Blvd., #6, DeLand, FL 32724. Call at (386) 624-6920. They are opened Tuesday

through Friday, Noon to 6pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. THEY ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS.

By: Bill May Newer members wishing to hitch a ride for a tourna-

ment or just learn the ropes of fishing our area are en-

couraged to try our Share a Ride Program. This is not

a charter but is an opportunity to learn from some of

the best captains on the water typically just for ex-

penses. The financial arrangements are between you

and the particular captain and should be understood

before taking the trip. Tackle is handled in the same

manner. Riders are also responsible to carry the

proper fishing licenses required for the trip as well.

You will need to fill out a Share a Ride form and pair-

ings will be done at each monthly meeting so see me

at the front table before the meeting begins to pick up

a form and answer any questions.

Emil Naeff

May 5th from 6:00-7:30 prior to the main

meeting I am inviting all women; club mem-

bers and non club members to a meet and

greet. The topic for the discussion is

LADIES, LADIES, LADIES "What kind of

clinics would you be interested in to help

with your fishing skills? What do we need to

draw more women into our club? Just an

open discussion, to give us a better idea of

what the women need and want. Cheese and

Wine will be served. Hope to see a lot of

you! Any questions please email me Shay

Morrow at:

[email protected]

All day fishing trip for club members aboard the 65’ Sea Spirit. Boat can fish up to 55 and the trip is limited to first 40 members that pay in

advance. Cost is $70.00 for members and $100.00 for non-members.

“Open to non-members after June 2nd meeting.”

Price includes, boat, bait, tackle, crew tip, bottled water and entry into Big

Fish Jackpots.1st place fish $200.00; 2nd place fish $100.00; 3rd place fish

$50.00Big Fish Jackpot is paid for fish on yearlong tournament list only.

You may bring your own beer, food and tackle; but no bottles or Hard

Liquor is allowed. Small Coolers Only

Sea Spirit leaves at 7:00 A.M. and returns around 4:30 P.M.

Drawing at 6:30 A.M. for fishing spots at back of the boat.

Directions from Palm Coast:

1. Take Interstate 95 South to the Port Orange Exit #256 (State Road 421).

2. Turn Left (East) on Dunlawton Avenue for approximately 4 miles.

3. Cross over the Intercoastal Waterway and continue to A1A (Atlantic Avenue).

4. Turn Right (South) on A1A (Atlantic Avenue).

5. Go approximately 5 miles South on A1A (Atlantic Avenue).

6. Turn Right (West) on Inlet Harbor Road.

7. Continue to end of road (about 1/2 mile) to Inlet Harbor Restaurant & Marina.

Sign-up can be made at club meetings.

Sign-up can also be made by sending check to:

FSFC Contact Tim Miller for information

Club Bottom Trip 386-237-7026

PO Box 353383 [email protected]

Palm Coast, FL 32135

Capt. Scotty Shank has extensive experience fishing the near shore waters of Flagler and St.

Johns counties. He will be discussing fishing the coast for cobia and will be available to an-

swer questions about targeting other species as well. Capt. Scotty fishes inshore, nearshore,

and offshore. He also is co host of the Outdoors Radio Show which airs on 1010 am and 92.5

fm out of Jacksonville. He can be reached at fullhousefishingcharters.com or (904) 669-9940.


Virginia Riquier May 1st

Anthony Rodriquez May 1st

Richard Wright May 1st

Anna Messina May 3rd

Mike Crotts May 3rd

Ashley Cornelius May 4th

Robin Emerick May 4th

Linda Leutner May 4th

Brenda Brunk May 6th

Thomas Mazzeo May 6th

Greg Youse May 6th

Candice Ringberg May 7th

Ralph Olivett May 7th

Gail Anderson May 8th

Ruth Juliano May 8th

Micheal Goodman May 8th

Ken Jagodzinski May 8th

Katie Ditton May 9th

Bob Cyr May 9th

Roger Miller May 10th

Dean Roberts May 10th

Jo Ann Bandes May 11th

Jeaneen Bell May 11th

Deanna Cardillo May 11th

Joe Bachman May 12th

Jason Hambrick May 13th

Leonard Purdy May 15th Sharon Shirk May 16th

Jeff Rafter May 16th

Frank Gabor May 17th

Don Mill May 19th

Claire McIntire May 20th

Otto Haselman May 20th

Lorraine O'Steen May 23rd

Jeanne Rafter May 23rd

Dewey Brown May 23rd

Michelle Petkewicz May 24th

Dana Syens Puskas May 26th

Vincent Alongi May 26th

Diane Cooper May 29th

NEW MEMBERS

Randy & Evelyn Colse

Don & Ann Mill

Evich & Jane South

Amy Paciolla & Bruce Wolfman

Roger & Rebekah Miller May 1st years 11

Dona LaMonica & Terry Throop May 2nd years 8

Danny & Carol Carter May 2nd years 7

Richard & Norita Lemoine May 4th years 58

Edward & Janice Zimnoch May 4th years 41

Don & ChristineSwanson May 4th years 19

John & Linda Jason May5th years 24

Jim & Kristyn Cullis May 5th years 3

Dan & Teresa Kvachuk May 5th years 1

Anthony & Roxanne Cinelli May 6th years 15

Tyler & Katie Ditton May 7th years 4

Randy & EvelynColse May 8th years 16

Michael & Grace Goodman May 9th years ??

Martin & LesleeKubiet May 15th years 22

Gary & Gail Anderson May 17th years 30

Brenda Hagedom & David Brunk May 21st years 20

John & Redempta Burek Jr. May 22nd years 39

Bruce & Jo Ann Bandes May 23rd years 22

Todd & Deanna Cardillo May 23rd years 22

Tim & Rachel Jarvis May 25th years 2

Justin & Ashley Long May 29th years 10

Your Business Card

Could go here for just

$90.00 per year

Contact me John Raybon

[email protected]

Free Surf Tournament

Betty Steflick Memorial Preserve

Saturday May 16th

, 2015 from 6AM to 2PM Entrance to Betty Steflick is under the NE corner of route 100 bridge off Moody Lane.

Proceed on dirt road through mangroves until arriving at pavilion

Participate in 50/50, Lunch, Raffle and Beach Socializing

Eligible Species: Black Drum, Blue Fish, Flounder, Pompano, Redfish,

Sheephead, Trout and Whiting

Rules: All fish must be caught from the surf. Fish any beach you like. All

fish must conform to FWC regulations. A tie breaker is determined by the

time of weigh in - which starts at 1 PM and concludes at 2 PM earliest wins.

All club members are welcome and any accompanying guest may compete

with a $20 donation by the day before. Guest must fish with host Angler.

Food: Lunch will be served starting at 2 PM.

Water will be provided. No alcoholic beverages provided.

Contact: Jeff Rafter, 386-338-5403 for questions, or sign up. Best to sign

up at the 5 May meeting. Dead line for sign up May 14th.

Most Species

1st Place = $100.00

2nd Place = $60.00

3rd Place = $40.00

4th Place = $25.00

Heaviest Fish

1st Place = $100.00

2nd Place = $60.00

3rd Place = $40.00

4th Place = $25.00

Chuck Gleichmann

President 386-441-8411

[email protected]

Chuck Radloff Vice President 386-569-1584

[email protected]

Tim Miller Treasurer


Carol Carter Secretary


Mike Brennan Sergeant at Arms


Chris Davy Weigh Master 386-986-7914

[email protected]

Peter Bessette Quarter Master

386-931-7998

[email protected]

DIRECTORS Hank Alper

Bruce Bandes Andy Block Jim Britton

Ellen Scheurer & Walt Huresky

Bill May Jim & Claire McIntire Gene & Shay Morrow

Emil Naeff Jeff Rafter

Dean Roberts

WEBMASTER Jim Booth

[email protected]

FACE BOOK ADMIN Chris Hall

[email protected]

EDITOR John R. Raybon


Printed by

Dolphin Printing

by: Captain Jim Britton (386) 931-1547

It seems that our spring is finally here in full ef-

fect! The forecast will be much the same as April,

plus more. By “more” I mean we should all be

catching more fish, plus expecting more species.

On the beach, anglers can expect more blue fish,

more pompano, and more Spanish mackerel, as

well as, the usual whiting and occasional redfish

and black drum. From the pier, the bite will be

much the same. However, as the month pro-

gresses be on the lookout for a shot at a kingfish

or two!

Inshore Anglers it is time to dust off your favorite

topwater plug. Hit your favorite flat, early in the

morning, for some exciting redfishing or target

creek mouths and drop-offs for speckled sea trout.

After chasing the topwater bite, anglers can target

flounder as the day warms up. For the flatties,

target deep holes with moving water using a ¼

ounce jighead and a small mullet or mud minnow.

Offshore Anglers should not have to travel far for

some exciting battles. Kingfish and cobia will be

found on the beach and on the wrecks and reefs.

While fishing these waters, be on the lookout for

sailfish as they too move in with the warmer wa-

ter. Deep water anglers will be greeted by more

dolphin. An occasional wahoo or blackfin tuna

may still find its way into the spread also.

Good luck on the water and remember - fishing is

fun, have a blast!

by: Weigh-Master Chris Davy

Bill Moore with a zero spot redfish caught on

topwater plug, fishing with Capt Jim Britton.


Month Long Cobia Tournament Begins May 1ST

Here’s how it works :All anglers must pay the $25 calcutta prior to fishing. Pay by check to the club, the envelope must be post dated by US mail or pay cash to Chris Davy at the next Club meeting.

This is a total payout tournament. 1st place for the biggest fish wins 60% and 1st place aggregate weight wins 40% of funds collected.

Fish may be caught anywhere considered legal by club rules. ( Duval Co. south to Brevard)

Fish may be caught from party boats and chartered boats provided they make port in the designated club boundaries.

All fish must be weighed intact at a Club Weigh Station.

No weights will be posted till June 1st.

All anglers must be in good standings with the Club at time of weigh in or their fish is disqualified, SOOOOO pay your dues folks! HAVE FUN!

$25 PER Angler

Flagler Sportfishing Club

PO Box 353383

Palm Coast, FL

32135-3383

Volume 16, Issue 5 Official Publication of Flagler Sportfishing Club May 2015

by: President Chuck Gleichmann

Beautiful weather is finally here along with some nice

fishing. If you look further on in the Chum Line you

will see better catches inshore, offshore and from both

the beach and pier. Make sure you all take some time

out to spend on the water or beach to enjoy the weather

and all of the activities we have to offer in May.

Ladies, PLEASE plan to make May’s meeting early

and spend some time with Shay Morrow to scope out

what you want in a ladies program going forward. The

slate is clean so now is the time to let us know what

you want as far as clinics, tournaments and awards are

concerned.

The May meeting will also bring elections for both

President and Vice President. Chuck Radloff and I

have reached our term limits so you will finally be rid

of both of us. We know the club will be in good hands

so Chuck and I are going fishing. There is still time

for anyone interested to throw his or her name in the

hat for either job. Please call

May

01 Manatee Speed Zone Begins

01 FREE CLUB Month Long

Cobia Tournament

05 Ladies Clinic VFW Post

Starts at 6:30 PM


VFW POST

16 FREE CLUB Surf Tournament


31 THE END OF Month Long

Cobia Tournament

June


VFW POST

06 FREE CLUB Guys & Dolls Tournament

06/21 FREE Club Offshore Tournament

20 Club Bottom Fishing Trip


All general meetings are held At 7:30 pm the first Tuesday of each month at the

VFW Post 47 Old Kings Road N.

in Palm Coast

Chris Davy at 386-986-7914 for information.

We will be hosting some kids from Wadsworth Ele-

mentary on May 2nd at Bings landing to teach the

basics of fishing between 9-11AM. You never had

a better day than to see a kid catch his or her first

fish. Come out and lend a hand. Cal me at 386-441

-8411 if you want to sign up.

The first of two surf tournaments is this month un-

der the expert guidance of Jeff Rafter. There should

be some good fishing, food and fun so don’t miss

the information back a few pages in this months

Chum Line.

See Chris Davy to get into the month long Cobia

Calcutta that starts May 1st for you near shore and

offshore guys and girls and finally don’t forget the

Manatee speed zone restrictions begin May 7th in

Flagler County.

Tight Lines!

Chuck

Minutes taken by: Carol Carter

Call To Order - by Chuck Gleichmann at 8:30 PM

Pledge of Allegiance: by Capt. Mike Brennan

Passing of March Minutes: motion was made by Dean Roberts, seconded by Gene

Morrow and passed by the members

Finance Report & Dues Reminder: by Tim Miller, treasury has $22,172.47 of

which $7250.00 has been collected for the Spring Tournament. Reminder for all to

pay their dues and that out of those dues and our paid tournament funds comes the

money for our free tournaments, picnic and part reduction for the Christmas Party.

Welcome Visitors & New Members: There were 8 guests/visitors at the meeting.

Announcements: Chuck Gleichman spoke about a program at Wadsworth School

that club member, John Finelli is involved in. It is a reading program for fathers

and sons and they are reading a fishing story, so to involve the boys and their dads,

on May 2nd they will take 10 boys to Bings Landing from 9 - 11 AM to fish. If

anyone can volunteer from the club to help out, it will greatly be appreciated.

REPORTS Weigh Master Report & Yearlong Vote: There was no weigh master report. In

Chris Davy's absence, Chuck Gleichman handed out examples of the proposed

changes in the year long tournament rules and ballots for the members to cast their

votes. The example showed what the difference would be with the biggest fish

category being changed as opposed to changing from the 10 point rule and making

it a 12 point rule now. There were two different scenarios from 2014 and 2015. The

rules were changed 5 - 6 six years ago, it had been that the biggest fish won, but it

was changed to the point system at that time. There were two options on the ballot,

number one was that the biggest fish would win, number two was that the point

system would change from 10 to 12 points. Ron Gorney also wanted a third option

to read that the point system would stay at 10 points. Chuck told the members they

could add a third option to the ballot by writing it in that they would keep the sys-

tem the way it was. Ballots were cast and will be tallied that evening after the meet-

ing and the members will be notified of the decision.

Elections: Chuck Gleichmann announced that Chris Davy will run for president of

the club and that Chuck Gleichmann will stay on as vice president to help Chris ease

into the job. The election vote will be at the May meeting and the new officers

begin their terms in June. We will need to elect a new Weigh Master also. If any-

one is interested in any of the three positions, please let Chuck or Chris know.

NEW BUSINESS

Spring Tournament: Chuck Radloff said there has been $10,500 commit-

ment to the funds for the tournament. Members fee for the tournament will be

$45.00 if they are signed up ahead of time, it will be $55.00 at the captains

meeting. He also has an anonymous donor of $150 and the club will match

that amount of which will be a separate prize in the tournament and whoever

has the first redfish to be weighed in with the most spots will win $300.00.

Volunteers are needed to get flyers and posters distributed to the bait shops or

any stores or offices that are willing to post this tournament at their place of

business. One of the special raffles will be a $400 Yetti cooler filled with

liquor, which is a $500 value. Tickets will be $10 each, reduction in price for

multiple tickets. Volunteers are needed around 2 PM on Sat. at Bings Land-

ing to help set up the vendor areas. $100 sponsors can still be taken for the

tournament. Donations are still being taken for the silent auction. Capts.

Meeting will be at 7 PM at Fuego Del Mar in Flagler Beach on Fri. 4/24. On

4/25, fishing will be from 7 AM-4:30 PM, weigh in will be from 3 PM - 4:30

PM at Bings Landing. Captain's BBQ will donate part of their food receipts

that day, so please dine there and help raise more funds for 2nd Chance Res-

cue and the club. The silent auction will have some very nice prizes, includ-

ing trips to U.S. Virgin Islands and Costa Rica, Flyers that were made up for

the club by club photographer, Ellen Scheurer, will be distributed to club

members and displayed at the Chamber of Commerce, Flagler Pier and bait

shops in our area.

Smoke Off Winners: There were 14 people who entered the contest said

Andy Block. Dave Gank, and Ron Gorney brought smoked fish dip. Andy

thanked Justin Holmes, Art Burns and Terry Alex for helping out. Pam Fe-

hrenkamp donated a 14 lb. redfish to use in the contest. Winners were: 1st

place - Walt Huresky, won an apron with the club logo on it. 2nd place -

Andy Block, won a towel with the club logo on it and 3rd place - Jim Bowl-

ing, won a bag of cherry smoking chips.

Swap & Shop- was held also. 50/50: of $120.00 was won by Emmit Piz-

zoferrato, Emmit donated his winnings to the club for the Spring Tourna-

ment. Thank you Emmit for your generosity!

Ladies Clinic - Shay Morrow made the announcement for the women in the

club to come to the May meeting early because from 6 - 7:30 PM, there will

be a meeting for the women to discuss any ideas that they may have to add to

the club's activities. Wine and cheese will be served at this discussion.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM

The club’s inaugural Smoked Fish Smoke Off was held at our April 7th general meeting. Regardless of the

1 hour start time delay caused by the VFW being used as a voting venue, we had a great turnout. 13 delicious

entries including black drum, sheepshead, crevalle jack, lane snapper and bluefish were judged by Dwayne

Martin, Bob Cyr and Ed Rainer who were kept in a backroom to keep the judging anonymous. As the entries

arrived, volunteers Justin Holmes, Art Burns and Terry Alexander assigned the contestant the next number in

line and kept their names secret by taping the entry slip with the “smoker’s” name on the inside.

When the results were all tallied up, Walt Huresky took 1st place with his black drum and went home with the

club logo embroidered apron, Andy Block took 2nd with his bluefish and won the large embroidered hand

towel and Jim Bolling took 3rd with his bluefish and won a bag of cherry wood smoking chips.

After the winners were announced, around 40 members and guests joined in sampling the entries as well as a

redfish donated by Pam Fehrenkamp and smoked by Andy Block. Besides the fish, everyone enjoyed the out-

standing smoked fish dips made by David Genk, Ron Gorney and Walt Huresky. All in all it was a great inau-

gural event and the member feedback was all-good. Thanks to everyone that helped out, smoked and gener-

ously shared their fish and to Shay Morrow for getting 499 crackers to go with the fish and dips.

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