Puget Sound Anglers – Gig Harbor & Tacoma

It’s July! I hope everyone’s having a great summer. I want to thank all the volunteers who are helping run the club. We still need help for our Derby on August 3rd, specifically for setting up and cleaning up at the awards. Please let me know if you can help.

Our 28th annual Derby on August 3rd starts at daylight and ends at 1 pm. The weigh station is open from 8 am to 1 pm at the Point Defiance Boat House, with the awards ceremony at 3 pm.

The top three prizes are: 1st place – $3,000, 2nd place – $2,000, and 3rd place – $1,000. Thanks to Beau Mac Enterprises/SMI for donating the 1st place prize money. The raffle’s grand prize is a Lowrance Fish finder. Check our website https://gigharborpsa.org for more derby prize details. Derby tickets are $40 this year. Even if you can’t fish, buying a ticket makes you eligible for raffle prizes. There’s no limit on the number of tickets you may purchase.

Our July board meeting is on July 2nd at 6 pm at Ben Dew’s Club House, 6501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406.

Our next general meeting is on Wednesday, July 10th at 7 pm at Tower Lanes, 6323 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA. Art Tachell will speak about where to fish on derby day. We’ll hold a membership drawing sponsored by John Haggard of Southworth Marine during the meeting. Remember, you must be present to win and have paid your 2024 dues.

Hope to see everyone there!

Chris Tremblay Gig Harbor  PSA President

As we welcome June, it’s incredible to see how fast the year is moving. Last month’s swap meet at Point Defiance Boathouse was a massive success, thanks to the generous donations and support from our club members. A big thank you to everyone who worked at the booth or contributed donations.

I want to express my gratitude to all the dedicated volunteers assisting with our net pen project. The fish are thriving, thanks to the hard work and commitment of those involved in their feeding schedule.

Last month’s speaker, Jason from Father Son Fishing, delivered an outstanding presentation on their diverse range of tackle. This month, we are excited to welcome Chris from ProLite Rod Technology, who will be sharing insights into the intricate process of building custom rods.

Mark your calendars for our next general meeting on Wednesday, June 12th at 7 pm at Tower Lanes, 6323 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA. We will be holding a membership drawing during the meeting, sponsored by John Haggard of Southworth Marine. Remember, you must be present to win and have your dues paid for 2024.

Our upcoming Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 4th at 6 pm at Ben Dews Club House, 6501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA.

Looking ahead, our 28th Annual Derby is scheduled for August 3rd, and we are actively seeking volunteers to ensure its success. If you are interested in contributing to the derby, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of our board members.

I hope everyone has a great month!

Chris Tremblay

Happy May everyone! I would like to express my gratitude to all the volunteers who helped organize last month’s clam and spaghetti dinner.

Our speaker for this month’s general meeting is Father Son Fishing, a local tackle company from Lacey. The meeting will take place on May 8th at 7 pm at Tower Lanes, located at 6323 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406.

Don’t forget that this month’s membership drawing will be for $370. To be eligible, you must be a member in good standing and present at the meeting.

On May 4th, the Club will have a table at the Point Defiance Swap meet. If you have any items that you would like to donate to the club, please let us know.

Our board meeting for May will be held at Ben Dew’s Club House on May 7th at 6 pm. The address is 6501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406.

We are excited to announce that our Annual 28th Salmon Derby will take place on August 3rd. We are still looking for sponsors and volunteers to help us put on this event. If you are interested in helping in any way, please reach out to any club office.

Lastly, we would like to start thinking about new officers for next year. If you are interested in becoming a club officer, please talk to any of the board members.

Hope everyone has a great month!

Cheis Tremblay

Gig Harbor PSA President 2024

With the advent of spring, the anticipation and excitement for the upcoming fishing opportunities begin to mount. From the freshwater opener that’s scheduled later in the month, to shrimping, halibut, and bottom fishing, it’s time to shake off the winter rust, dust off the gear, and get back on the water.
The April meeting will be a clam and spaghetti dinner on Wednesday, April 10th, at the VFW Hall located at 4741 North Baltimore Street. The dinner will start at 6 pm, and it promises to be a wonderful evening full of delicious food, great conversations, and fantastic company. Please note that tickets must be purchased by April 1st on the club’s website www.gigharborpsa.org, and no tickets will be sold at the door.

We would like to thank Gabe Miller and Art Tachell for stepping up and sharing their expertise on the North of Falcon process at our March meeting. Their contributions were invaluable, and we appreciate their efforts.

As of our March meeting, we currently have 73 paid members. We are excited to announce that our next membership drawing, sponsored by John Haggard of Southworth Marine, will be for a whopping $370. So, don’t forget to renew your membership to be eligible for the drawing.

As we gear up for this summer’s upcoming salmon derby, we are still looking for donations to make it a success. If you would like to contribute, please let one of the board members know. Additionally, we need volunteers to help with the derby, which is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and the proceeds help to fund the club for the next year.

We would like to remind everyone that our board meeting is held on the first Tuesday of every month at Ben Dews Clubhouse located at 6501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406. The meeting starts at 6 pm, and it’s a great opportunity to get involved and have your voice heard.

Our general meeting is on the second Wednesday of every month at Tower Lanes, located at 6323 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406. The meeting starts at 7 pm, and it’s an excellent chance to catch up with fellow members, share stories, and learn about upcoming events.

The April meeting will be a clam and spaghetti dinner on Wednesday, April 10th, at the VFW Hall located at 4741 North Baltimore Street. No Tickets will be available at the door.

We hope that everyone has a fantastic month full of exciting fishing adventures, and we can’t wait to see you at our upcoming events!

Best regards,
Chris Tremblay

Wow this year is going fast! We are already in March. Our February Meeting had a great turn out for Bob Buchannan from Beau Mac Enterprises, who spoke on jigging for Salmon. Thanks, Bob, for the great presentation!

Our current paid membership is 60. #5 Mark Abetz was drawn but not present. Our March membership drawing sponsored by John Haggard of Southworth Marine will be $260. You must be a current paid member to be entered in the drawing. You must be present to win.

This month’s speaker will be Tom Nelson from the Outdoor Line. If you have never seen Tom give a presentation, you won’t want to miss the March 13^th meeting! Tom will be giving a presentation on downrigger techniques.  

On February 24^th we had our first outing of the year at Lake Washington for Cutthroat. The weather was a bit chilly, but we had eight boats come out. Fishing wasn’t hot, but most boats had a couple of fish.

Blackmouth season opens on March 1^st and Saturday March 2^nd will our Dick Smythe outing from daylight to 11:30 a.m. Weigh in is at Point Defiance Boathouse. It’s $10 per person and you must be a paid member to buy in. Winner takes all. (Must be a Blackmouth to weight in). Contact President Chris Tremblay if you want to participate. Your name must be on the list before the morning of Saturday, March 2.

April 10^th is our spaghetti and clam feed at the VFW hall at 4741 N Baltimore St, Tacoma, WA 98407. Dinner is $25 a person. The dinner is on our regular meeting night. You can pay at the meeting in March or on the Gig Harbor Puget Sound Anglers website: www.gigharborpsa.org. Must RSVP and pay by April 1^st.

We still need people to help with the upcoming summer derby. If you are willing to help, please talk to any board member. We also need to start thinking about next year’s officers. If you are interested in helping run the club, please talk to me at one of our board meetings or a general meeting.

The Board meets the first Tuesday of the month at Ben Dew’s Club 6501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406 at 6 p.m.

Our General meeting is at Tower Lanes on the second Wednesday of the month at 6323 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406 at 7 p.m.

I hope everyone has a great month.

Chris Tremblay