Dennis Friedman called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm with 28
members and 1 guest in attendance.
Announcements:
• Dennis Friedman
Welcome to our weekly meeting in our 96th year
• John Lavarias will be taking over the Yearbook duties for Paul
Harris. John asks that event Chairman send writeups and Photos
to him for the Club Events.
• Dennis reports the possible re-opening of the Club the 2nd week of
April. The Board is working on logistics so stay tuned!!!
Members not seen in a while:
• Co
• Lynn Fasnacht
• Vic Rains
Guest: Dennis Friedman introduced longtime friend JD Simpson
Good Cheer Report:
• Frank Esterbrook is doing quite well. He is headed home on
Monday.
• Harry Westover is leaving the care facility and headed home. You
can contact him after Monday.
Weight Slips:
• None.
Fish Reports:
• None. Too much Wind and Water Too Cold!!!
• Paul McEarhern reports water locally is 54*f
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• Hank Brown went bass fishing at Lake Perris on Wednesday.
Weather was windy fishing was slow. 3 bass caught.
Future Events:
• Tackle Day
Ron Herbst reports Tackle Day is scheduled for April the 3rd. The
event will take place at the Clubhouse parking lot. Members are
welcome at 7:00 am with the public welcome at 8:30 am. Hank and
Andrew will be recertifying you scales at the event.
Future Events Continued.
• Golf Tournament is on and scheduled for April the 21st at Meadowlark
Golf Course. Jeff reports 30 golfers have signed up and there is still
room. If you are interested contact Jeff Clary 714 602-0003
• Spring Bass Tournament starts Friday April 30th thru Saturday May 1st
.
Hank reports we have 58 signed up. We can accommodate up to 75
anglers at this event.
** Please note…If you have signed up, Chairman Jim Hardesty ask that
you get your entry fee’s in as soon as possible. They are due soon and
needed to complete our financial commitment to Whites Landing who is
hosting the Event. Good Fun…Great Raffle Prizes and of course the
mystery envelopes???? Also please note…. Your crew and guest must
complete a 2021 Club Limited Liability Form before participating in the
event.
• Freshwater trip Lake El Salto almost full. There are two additional spots
available. The trip is schedule for May 8th thru the 12th with the option
of extending two more days at Lake Picachos. Contact Paul McEachern
562 547-3100
• Options Trips. John Lavarius reports both trips to be full. He is taking
backups for the wait list. If your interested contact John (909) 208-5707
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• Fish the Wall Small Boat Tournament. The Flyers are out and attached
for your convenience. The event is a 24-hour tournament with lines in
June 4th at 5pm and lines out June 5th at 5pm. Weight slips (best) call or
text John Whitaker (310) 918-7697 or Tani Poe (562) 650-1035.
New prize this year is a combined weight of 5 bass. All anglers on the
boat can contribute towards the 5 fish total. Awards and prizes to be
presented at the Burger Bash/ Car Show on Sunday June the 6th
. See
Flyer Attached for more information. John Whitaker needs two
volunteers to help out at the Burger Bash.
• Kids Trip… This is the 60th Annual Baja Kids Trip to be held at the Playa
del Sol in Los Barilles. Deposits of $500.00 dollars are due ASAP and the
balance at the end of May. Andrew Weiske reports there are a few
spots open so contact Andrew (949) 632-1850 or Thom Ryan (949) 278-
- Options for fishing are as follows; Private Boat $1,200 to $1,500
daily… Super Cruiser $600.00 daily and Panga at $300 per day.
• Catalina Island Couples Trip. This will be the local version of the Couples
Trip. Cor announced that the event will be held July 15th thru the 17th
and be hosted by Whites Landing, Flyers to be out soon.
• Alaska Trip. Terry reports the trip is full but still taking alternates if
interested. Also, the 2021 limits this year is a follows: - Kings- 1 per day- 4 per season
- Silvers- 6 per day per angler
- Halibut – The release slot is 50” to 73”. That means you can keep
one fish per day up to 65 pounds or one over 145 lbs. - Lin Cod- 1 per angler per trip.
- Yellow Eye- none
• Couples Trip Costa Rica. Cor Reports that they have 20 signed up for the
trip with room for more. The trip is planned for December the 1st thru
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December 6th
. Also, Cor is requesting, as this is in peak season for Costa
Rica that for those who are going get their deposits is ASAP to assure
the reservations. Cor is holding open a few remaining spots but will be
opening for friends and family soon.
• Couples Trip Catalina. Whites Landing will host the Catalina Couples
Trip. The trip is scheduled for July 15th thru July 17th
. Cor Claus to
provide additional details coming soon!!!!
• Pacific Dawn Trips. Mike Engle reports that the August trip is full.
However, he is taking anyone who may want to be put on the wait list.
The October 2 1⁄2 day has 1 opening. If you have any interest contact
Mike Engle (949) 266-7804 or Al Hermer (562) 882-0855
• Cedros Trip. The trip is full, however Mike Engle is taking Backups. If you
have an interest contact Mike Engle (949) 266-7804
• Stagg Trip. The trip is scheduled for October the 1st thru the 2nd. Flyers
will be out soon…. Mark your Calendars!!!!!!!
• IFGA Swordfish Tournament is to be held November 11 thru the 13. At
this point it is going to be limited to 25 boats.
Also please be aware, Don Herman reports that some people have had problems
trying to pay for events or annual dues via the website using American Express. The
website does not accept American Express. Visa, MasterCard will work fine.
With no other announcements or business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:53pm
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