Annual Rigging Seminar - Feb. 10th, 2020
Our annual rigging seminar will be on Feb. 10. Walk from table to table and learn from local guides and companies. Get one on one time and ask all the questions you would like.
Topics will cover inshore and offshore saltwater fishing, rod & reel maintenance, knots, arts, and more!
Our presenters:
- Capt. Jim and Justin Ross- Coastal Fishing - Live Baits
- Capt. Billy Petigrew- Inshore New Smyrna Beach
- Capt. Glyn Austin- Sebastian Inlet
- Rodney Sahr - Live Bait
- Terri Cheatum (kels)- Rod and Real Maintenance
- Capt. Terry Winn - Bottom Fishing East Coast
- Chris Bozas - Swordfish
- Capt. Alex Gorichky- Kayak
- Capt. Joe Bielawski (Ancient Mariner)- Trolling Lures
- Capt. Scott Lum- Hunting Cobia and Tripletail
- David Clark - West Coast Bottom Fishing
- Capt. Tom Van Horn- Fly Fishing - Alaska
- Mike Lyons - Trolling Deep Diving Lures
- Barry Roy - Trolling Ballyhoo
When:
Monday, February 10th - 6:30pm
Where:
Winter Park Community Center
721 W New England Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
Location For Our Socials
Our new location will be the Winter Park Community Center.
721 W New England Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
Dolphinfish Research Program - 2019 Year in ReviewDolphinfish Research Program - 2019 Year in Review
Dolphinfish Research Program - 2019 Year in Review
Every year we try to donate to the Dolphinfish Research Program. They track Mahi through satellite tags and report back with the data to learn their migrations. They just posted this year's data, you can view more here:
Join us for a free catered dinner as we give out our awards for the annual club tournament. If you haven't been to an awards banquet please join us! It is a great time for all the members and gets you motivated to fish next years tournaments with all the great awards!
When:
Monday, December 9th - 6:30pm
Where:
Winter Park Community Center
721 W New England Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
August and September Kingfish Tournament - We have our winners
Congratulations to Chris Waguespack with a 34.12 lbs fish and 2nd place goes to Stephen Johnson with a 22.77 lbs fish. They won a $100 and $50 gift card to Academy respectively. Nice work you two!!
Chris Waguespack with his 34.12 lbs Kingfish
Stephen Johnson with his 22.77 lbs kingfish
July 17th - Artificial Reef "Cary Kresge Pyramids" deployed 15 miles east of Port CanaveralJuly 17th
Pyramids" deployed 15 miles east of Port Canaveral
Space Coast Artificial Reef Advisory Board (SCARAB) comprised of FSFA, CFOA, CCA and Brevard County boating and waterways program has successfuly deployed the 4th artificial reef in as many years. Matt Culver from Brevard County, Christine Kittle and Jeff Renchen FWC artificial reef program and Chris Pashos FSFA Director left the dock at at 6:00 AM and were on site by 7:00 AM. The crew began deploying at 9:45 AM and completed at 11:30 AM with the 23 pyramids in place. The pattern is 4 rows wide and 6 deep spaced approximately 30 feet apart. The pyramids are contructed of marine grade concrete and cocquina rock.
Subsequent to the deployment Christine and Jeff dove last years deployment of reef balls. There was good marine growth, bait pods and predatory fish on the reef. This is exactly what we're trying to accomplish with placing the artificial reefs to improve fish habitat and fishing opportunites for sportsman.
Many thanks to the cooperative effort of the SCARAB and all the wonderful members of each club that contribute to make this deployment possible.
Congratulations to Blondie for Big Fish at the 34th Annual CFOA Offshore Tournament with a 34.4 lbs. Kingfish
Location For Our Socials
Our new location will be the Winter Park Community Center.
721 W New England Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
About Our Fishing Club
Monthly SocialsEvery month we have a social featuring a guest speaker to talk about saltwater fishing. There are also raffles, fishing reports, and food. If you are a beginner this is a great way to learn new techniques. If you are an experienced angler please come out and share what you have learned. | Fishing Tournaments We have at least 2 tournaments every year. Our annual CFOA tournament is held in May out of Port Canaveral. It has over $10,000 in cash and prizes and is open to the public. Learn More We also have a year long club tournament. This tournament is for club members only. From Nov. 1st to Oct. 31st you measure your catches and submit your weighslip online. You receive points for the top 3 of each species. You also earn angler and boat points. The ultimately goal is to win top boat honors for the year. Learn More |
Rigging SeminarEvery year we hold a rigging seminar. Walk from table to table and learn from local guides and companies. Get one on one time and ask all the questions you would like. Topics will cover inshore and offshore saltwater fishing, rod & reel maintenance, knots, arts, and more! |
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