South King County Puget Sound Anglers February 2010

Presidents Message by Frank Eshpeter

Our January meeting we had the one and only Captain Downriggin himself John Abbott. John has been a long time successful Puget Sound Angler and a Tackle Manufacturer with some of the most innovative tackle around. The Captain Packed the house and put on one of the most informative shows we have had.

Terry Wiest gave us a presentation on the up coming Salmon and Steelhead U trips. Wow these look to be trips of a lifetime. To get more details or sign up go to http://www.salmonuniversity.com/

We kicked off a special Raffle
Alaska Adventure Charters

1 full day of guided fishing for up to 4 people. Fishing would be your choice of either saltwater halibut fishing or freshwater fishing for King Salmon on the Kenai River. Also includes 2 nights of lodging for up to 4 people in their guest cabin. This guest cabin is fully furnished with 2 bedrooms downstairs and 4 twin beds upstairs in the loft. Full kitchen, bathroom w/shower and living area. The guest cabin is 3 1/2 miles south of the town of Soldotna, located on the Kenai Peninsula.

This donated trip may be taken anytime from June 1st though July 7th or September 1st - 25th (September would be Silver Salmon fishing on the Kenai River).

Get your Raffle Tickets - $5.00 Each

Where: South King County Puget Sound Anglers Meetings or from any SKC Puget Sound Anglers Board Member

When: January 20th, February 17th, March 17th and April 21st Drawing:

Drawing will be held April 21st at the conclusion of the PSA Meeting

NEED NOT be present to win!

Proceeds to Benefit: PSA, CCA NW and Special Needs Kids as part of our 2010 SKC PSA Derby Fund

The recipient of this trip could add additional days of fishing and or lodging as they choose.

South King County Puget Sound Anglers is a 501© (3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to preserving quality fisheries. We believe that our fisheries resources can be restored to what it should be with sound biological management. We promote comradery among anglers. We believe that our grandchildren can have higher quality fisheries than any of us have ever had. To accomplish our objectives we support community outreach and education with volunteers and monetary contributions. Some of the programs we support include: Highline Community College Marine Science Scholarships Cast for Kids Mid-Puget Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group Harms Way this program is similar to the Wounded Warriors Program Summer Youth Conservation Camp Coastal Conservation Association PNW

Because we are a 501©(3) non-profit organization, all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The majority of our funds are derived from contributions and our annual Salmon Derby. Please help us in our efforts to save fisheries.

Our February Guest will be our very own Tom Pollack. He will be giving us the greatest and latest information on a very untouched fishery. Lake Washington Cutthroat and Perch come see what is right at our back door!

Bear Holmes will bring us up to date on the Puget Sound Rockfish Conservation Plan (PSRCP).

Tom Pollack our Government affairs officer will have the latest news on what's happening around the state and what we can look forward to.

Terry Wiest our Programs and Derby Chair will bring us up to date on what is going on derbies and other events around our area.

Bob Wigley our 4 star chef will have Bob's legendary Dog House in full operation so come early and have some good eats.

Dan Berg our Raffle Master once again has a full table of top notch goodies. Dan has been working on out doing himself every month and this is another one not to miss.

Let's not forget it is time to renew your membership. Dues are $30 and can be renewed on line at our web site or at any SKC PSA meeting.