Puget Sound Anglers – Gig Harbor & Tacoma

GIG HARBOR PUGET SOUND ANGLERS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE February 2022

NOTE: We ask that all members and guests wear a face covering (mask) if you are planning to attend. We would like to avoid any conflict at the meeting, so if you choose to attend and not plan on wearing a mask, you will be asked to leave.

Our next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, February 9th at Tower Lanes located at 6323 6th Ave., Tacoma (253) 564-8853. Meeting will start at 7:00 PM but feel free to come early and swap fish stories. Our guest speaker will be Patrick Walker of Tailwalker Fisheries. He will provide some helpful tips on setting up and using your electronics for targeting bottomfish, salmon and tuna.

Our January meeting was very busy to include our guest speaker Darrell Johnson of Far Corners Express Sport Charters. Darrell spoke to the Chapter several years ago and we were happy to have him back for a great presentation on tackle set-ups for rockfish, ling cod, halibut, salmon and tuna. We hope to have him back again soon to discuss his river guiding. Talk about a busy guy! If you are interested in taking part in any of those fisheries give Darrell a call at Far Corners Sport Fishing Express. Thanks again Darrell!!

Outgoing President Frank Baker was recognized for his three years in office and was presented with a Past President pin for his service to the Chapter. Again, thank you Frank!

The Membership drawing sponsored by Southworth Marine of Port Orchard yielded the name of John Hager who was not present to win the purse of $710. The prize money will increase to $820 in February which is a good reason to be there early and pay your 2022 membership to be eligible.

The Special Raffle of a Scotty downrigger was won by Dean Higgins. The Volunteer award drawing for a Scotty downrigger was won by Steve Ng. This drawing is open only to members who have volunteered during the prior year and is a way to reward members who support the variety of Chapter projects during the year. Thanks to Steve and all of those others who volunteered on social activities as well as projects such as the salmon rearing net pen, Salmon Derby, nutrient enhancement (salmon carcass distribution in local rivers) and both the Seattle Boat Show and Puyallup Sportsman Show.

GIG HARBOR PUGET SOUND ANGLERS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE January 2022

NOTE: We ask that all members and guests wear a face covering (mask) if you are planning to attend. We would like to avoid any conflict at the meeting, so if you choose to attend and not plan on wearing a mask, you will be asked to leave.

Our next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, January 12th at Tower Lanes located at 6323 6th Ave., Tacoma (253) 564-8853. Meeting will start at 7:00 PM but feel free to come early and swap fish stories.

Our guest speaker will be veteran guide Darrell Johnson of Far Corners Express Sport Fishing Charters. Darrell is a full time guide fishing both salt water and coastal rivers so expect an interesting presentation. He may even fill us in on his recent bird hunting exploits in North Dakota.The January meeting will include Big Fish awards as well as the special drawing for a Scotty 1106 downrigger. Tickets will be available for $5.00 prior to the drawing.

Unfortunately our decision to hold our annual Dick Smyth members only “derby” came to an abrupt end with the short notice closure of MA 11. Hopefully next year!

We did not have a winner on our membership drawing sponsored by John Hager of Southworth so the prize money pot will be increased to $710 for January. You will have to be paid up and present to win. Again, our thanks to John for his generous support.

Finally, I want to thank Frank Baker for his three years of dedicated service as President as well as fellow officers Steve Ng, Jacob Abetz, and Pat Sanchez. The good news is that Steve has agreed to stay on as V-P to help me plus new officers Ron Hunt, Treasurer, and Donald Auman, Secretary. We have big shoes to fill.

Larry Bucklin

President

GIG HARBOR PUGET SOUND ANGLERS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE December 2021

With the December Christmas party cancelled, there will be no December meeting. The next scheduled meeting will be January 12^th, 2022. The Dick Smythe derby scheduled for December 4^th has been CANCELED. Marine A11 was closed to fishing, see emergency closure.

Action: Closes salmon fishing in Marine Area 11.

Effective date: Nov. 20, 2021, 12:01 a.m.

Species affected: All salmon

Location: Marine Area 11

Reason for action: The current estimates of Chinook encounters for the Marine Area 11 winter Chinook season are 94% (945 of 1,001) of the total projected encounters, 107% (683 of 637) of the sublegal encounters, and 110% (263 of 239) of the unmarked encounters agreed to in this year’s List of Agreed Fisheries (LOAF). Because sublegal and unmarked encounters have reached 100% of their encounter limits, Marine Area 11 will close to salmon fishing at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20.

Information contact: Fish Program, 360 902-2700

At the November meeting, member #130 Jim Miller was drawn and was not present. The next membership drawing will be for $710 at our January meeting. Do not forget that at each monthly meeting, all present and paid members are eligible for the monthly membership drawing for a cash prize of not less than $150 sponsored by John Hager of Southworth Marine. We would like to thank John for continuing to support us during the Covid19 pandemic.

We will be selling $5.00 raffle tickets for a Scotty 1106 downrigger and the winner need not be present. It is now time to get those BIG FISH pictures into the club. Please have all BIG FISH entries into me by December 24^th. The Big Fish, Volunteer Award and Downrigger raffle will be drawn at the January 2022 meeting.

New officers will take over starting in January 2022. We are still looking for the membership and Raffle chairman positions. Please contact your new President Larry Bucklin if interested in volunteering for one of these Chairman positions.

I would like to personally thank everyone for reading my messages every month, also it has been my privilege being your president the last 3 years.

The Board would like to take this opportunity wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Frank Baker

President

GIG HARBOR PUGET SOUND ANGLERS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE November 2021

NOTE:  We ask that all members and guests wear a face covering (mask) if you are planning to attend. We would like to avoid any conflict at the meeting, so if you choose to attend and not plan on wearing a mask, you will be asked to leave.

Our next scheduled meeting will be on November 10th at Tower Lanes in Tacoma. Just in case you forgot here is the address 6323 6th Ave Tacoma WA. 98406. (253) 564-8853. Meeting will start at 7:00 PM but feel free to come early and swap fish stories.

The guest speaker will be Sanford Slack giving a presentation on Surf Perch fishing.

At the October meeting, member #167 Lloyd Walker was drawn and was not present. The next membership drawing will be for $600 at our November meeting. Do not forget that at each monthly meeting, all present and paid members are eligible for the monthly membership drawing for a cash prize of not less than $150 sponsored by John Hager of Southworth Marine. We would like to thank John for continuing to support us during the Covid19 pandemic.

At the September meeting it was announced we were planning to have the Christmas party on Friday, December 3^rd. After discussing the current COVID changes that have been announced, the board has decided to cancel the Christmas party. It was also announced we will be selling $5.00 raffle tickets for a Scotty 1106 downrigger and the winner need not be present. It is now time to get those BIG FISH pictures into the club. The Big Fish, Volunteer Award and Downrigger raffle will be drawn at the January 2022 meeting.

At the October meeting your 2022 board of directors were nominated and approved for next year. Here are your 2022 officers:

Please contact any one of us if you have any comments, questions, or concerns.

Frank Baker

President

GIG HARBOR PUGET SOUND ANGLERS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE October 2021

NOTE:  We ask that all members and guests wear a face covering (mask) if you are planning to attend. We would like to avoid any conflict at the meeting, so if you choose to attend and not plan on wearing a mask, you will be asked to leave.

Our next scheduled meeting will be on October 13th at Tower Lanes in Tacoma. Just in case you forgot here is the address 6323 6th Ave Tacoma WA. 98406. (253) 564-8853. Meeting will start at 7:00 PM but feel free to come early and swap fish stories.

The guest speaker will be Dave Schamp from the Hatchery & Wild Coexist organization. Hatchery & Wild Coexist is a group highlighting the importance of fish hatcheries and the role they play in wild fish recovery and providing abundant fisheries.

At the September meeting, member #245 Roe Simmons was drawn and was not present. The next membership drawing will be for $490 at our October meeting. Do not forget that at each monthly meeting, all present and paid members are eligible for the monthly membership drawing for a cash prize of not less than $150 sponsored by John Hager of Southworth Marine. We would like to thank John for continuing to support us during the Covid19 pandemic.

At the September meeting it was announced we are planning to have the Christmas party on Friday, December 3^rd. Current plans are for it to be held at the same location Scottish Rite Temple in Tacoma. It was also announced we will be selling $5.00 raffle tickets at the meeting for a Scotty 1106 downrigger to be drawn at the XMAS party and the winner need not be present. It is also time to get those BIG FISH pictures into the club for the drawing at the XMAS party.

We will be voting for directors for the 2022 board at the meeting. We need a President, Vice president and Treasurer. We also need to replace the Membership Chairman and Raffle Chairman. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact me. Remember without the board, the club cannot continue. Being a 501C we are required to have a board of directors. Please contact any one of us if you have any comments, questions, or concerns.

Frank Baker

President