We had another good turnout for the March 12th meeting. Nine existing members paid their dues and five new members signed up. Welcome to: Jim Rochelle, Randy Shelton, Dave Antonson, A.J. Patrick and Ken Dybdahl. Ron Garner from Sno-King Chapter of PSA gave a talk on Halibut fishing in the straits. Those in attendance were rewarded with the where and how to catch big halibut early in the season. I think maybe even a few secret locations were divulged. Ron also touched on how important it is that we all pay attention to, and get involved in, the political fight to keep our resource alive and well. Thank you Ron for a very informative presentation.

This month’s meeting, April 9th will feature Nick Kester of All Star Fishing Charters with a presentation of ling cod fishing in the Puget Sound. You don’t want to miss this one. At the fish talk table will be Gary Lukenbill and Steve NG talking on using plugs for salmon fishing. This month’s outing is the all PSA Salmon Derby on April 6th at Port Townsend. We sold a few tickets and hopefully our club can take the trophy this year. Good luck to all attending.

Mike Silvers talked briefly on WDF rockfish tagging program at Westport. Open to all at no cost. For information, go to our website or contact Mike at setthehook55@gmail.com Also Frank Berkstrom from Frankie B’s Fishing Tackle showed us his new Mini LED Lights and how to fish them. Two sets were won at our raffle. Let us know how they worked out!

A big thank-you goes out to John Hagar from Southworth Marine for donating to our monthly membership drawing. This month’s jack pot is well over $600.00. You must be present to win. Sign up sheet’s for the upcoming Cast for Kids event July 20th are available. We need 20 plus boats. It’s a fun and rewarding experience. I encourage all to participate!

Our annual Kokanee Derby on American Lake is scheduled for May 18th. Gary Mirales from Shasta Tackle will be on board this year. I think he may share some of his tips, tricks, and tackle. It should be a lot of fun. Also thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets. Our winner’s walked away with some great prizes and everyone that participated helped support our club activities.

Again, Thank you!

PSAGH/T President:

Vanice Roof

We need volunteers for C.A.S.T. for Kids. It’s on July 20th. If you’re interested, please contact Vanice Roof or Rich Silva. We need to know the size of your boat and how many kids you can take out.

Thanks,

Vanice

All PSA Blackmouth Derby

Saturday, April 6^th, 2013

Port Townsend, WA

Members Only Blackmouth Derby

Tickets Will Be Sold at our March 12th Meeting

Area’s 6, 7 and 9

All PSA Chapters Members & Guests ONLY

Saturday Weigh-in @ 4:00PM

 Point Hudson Marina and Boat Haven Marina

Tickets sold at Club General Meetings

Tickets will be $25/each (Cash only, please)

100% of the proceeds will be re-distributed as prize money:

1st Prize: 40% of total ticket sales

2nd Prize: 25% of total ticket sales

3rd Prize: 15% of total ticket sales

4th Prize: 10% of total ticket sales

MYSTERY WEIGHT FISH: 10% of total ticket sales

PSA Annual Derby Trophy will go to PSA Club with the Biggest Fish weighed in.

Prizes will be distributed immediately after the weigh-in, followed by fish stories at local watering hole.

Please contact Port Townsend Marina’s

800-228-2803 ~ Group name: PSA Chapter Derby

Reservation Disclaimer: Reservation is subject to change at anytime by Port Townsend Marina.

DERBY RULES

Read the rules carefully to avoid being disqualified.

 By Participating in this event you agree to all the Rules, Terms & Conditions

Fishing is allowed in the open areas of Marine areas;  6, 7 and 9 Only

 Derby Officials reserve the right to disqualify any fish that appears to have been tampered with or per the rules as designated herein. The decisions of Derby Officials on legality, time, and weight and all decisions will be final and binding.

All contestants must fish according to the current WDFW Recreational Fishing Regulations. All anglers (persons with a fishing license) aboard boat must have a Derby ticket.

Salmon must be caught the day of the event, in the designated Marine Area and arrive at the weigh-in station via water or by car, due to possible bad weather forecast, to qualify for weigh-in and prizes.

Fish must be completely cleaned to determine Official Derby Weight. All guts, gills, and kidney (the blood next to the spine) must be removed. Derby judges may do additional cleaning before weighing. In the event of a tie, the time of weigh-in shall determine the winner (earliest fish wins).

Only one fish per contestant may be entered to qualify for prizes.

Monitor VHF ch72 for derby communications.

The Puget Sound Anglers Sno-King Chapter (PSA Sno-King), Port Townsend Facilities or the sponsors of the derby accept no responsibility for loss, damage, injury to any boat, vehicle, equipment, contestant, passenger or observer during this event. Anyone entering the Derby, or providing assistance to Derby Officials or contestants, agrees to hold the Derby Committee, sponsors, and officials harmless for any damages or claims which may arise; and, in particular, if you choose to participate, you agree that you are responsible for your own safety.

PSA Sno-King is not responsible for errors, or for any changes that may be required due to factors beyond Derby control.

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If you would like to moor your boat this is information you will need:

Point Hudson Marina and RV Park
48° 6.96′ N, 122° 44.88′ W
(360) 385-2828

Fall/Winter Hours of Operation (effective Nov 1, 2011)

A BIG thank you to all of our volunteers for Captain’s Weekend at Cabela’s, and for the Boat Show.

2013 WESTPORT TAGGING TRIPS

These are Bottom Fish tagging trips for WDFW.  We furnish the man
power, WDFW furnishes the Biologists, the Charter Boat and all fishing
gear.  All you have to do is reel the fish to the surface holler “Fish
up” and they will take it off the hook for you.  There is no limit and
you don’t even need a license.  The target is Black Rockfish.  The
fish are measured, sexed, get a tag inserted and then are released.

Mortalities will be fileted and donated to the local food bank.

These trips are on THE HULA GIRL, float 10 and leave the dock at 6:30 am.
Sign in on the boat.
All you have to furnish is your rain gear and your lunch.  No alcohol
or personal GPS’s.  Must be 15 years of age and must be able to have fun.
Personal fishing poles are allowed but they have to be able to handle
a 6 oz. sinker and have mono line.

For those wishing to car pool to Westport from Olympia, we will be
leaving the Mud Bay Park & Ride at 5:00 am.  Let me know if you are
interested in carpooling.

We have a total of 180 empty seats for March.  Help me fill them.  For
those that are retired, please let the working staff have a shot at
the Saturday & Sunday slots.

Tagging dates for March 2013:

Friday March 1st

Monday March 4th
Wednesday March 6th
Thursday March 7th
Friday March 8th

Monday March 11th
Tuesday March 12th
Wednesday March 13th
Thursday March 14th
Friday March 15th

Monday March 18th
Tuesday March 19th
Wednesday March 20th
Thursday March 21st

Monday March 25th
Tuesday March 26th
Wednesday March 27th
Thursday March 28th

Scheduling this many people can get hectic.  Please utilize email as
much as possible.  Let me know what days you would like to go fishing.

Please furnish the below information
NAME
# IN PARTY
PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS

If interested contact Mike Silvers at
setthehook55@gmail.com