South King County Puget Sound Anglers May 2010

Presidents Message by Frank Eshpeter

Our April guest was the one and only Todd Girtz. Todd is a Salmon University staff member and one of the best locale fishermen around. Todd showed us some of his best methods and secret locations for catching monster halibut and Lings. Wow what a show!

South King County PSA will once again sponsor two campers to the Washington State Youth Conservation Camp 2010 Camp in July for boys and girls All campers must be at least 12 years old by July 1st 2010 and have not reached their 17th birthday prior to the onset of camp.

Applicants for the South King County PSA sponsorship: Must be a relative of a paid South King County PSA member Complete the application. Submit a 250 word or less essay explaining why you should be selected as our representative to the camp. Applications must be received by May 1st

Our May19th Guest will be Tuna TUNA Tuna (tactics and locations). How To Catch Northwest Albacore This in depth seminar will cover how to catch tuna in the NW from a Private Boat. Detailed information on Locating Tuna with Satellite Temperature Charts, Chlorophyll Charts, Water Conditions, And Natural Signs Optimal Boat Set-Up For Tuna Fishing, Outriggers, Rod Holders, Bait Tanks, Fish Holds, Temp Meter, And More Tackle Set-Up, Preferred Lines, Hooks, Lures, Jigs, Swim baits, Spreader Bars, Daisy Chains, Divers, Rods, Reels, And More In Depth Coverage of The 4 Main Tuna Fishing Techniques: trolling, jigging, casting, and live baiting Running Your Boat For Multiple Strikes and Maximizing Your Catch, Gaffing, Clearing, Boat Maneuvering And More On The Water Do And Don’ts While Tuna Fishing: Using The VHF, Etiquette, Courtesy To Other Tuna Fisherman Ocean Safety: Staying Safe On The Water! Fish Care: How To Care For One Of The Ocean’s Most Delicious, Healthy Fish Targeting Other Pelagic Species Such As Bluefin, Yellowtail, Sharks, Etc. Washington Tuna Classic: Charity Tuna Tournament In Westport, WA

Presented By: Capt. Todd Schwartz (Tower Todd) Tommy (Cornfed) Donlin

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. Tom will also have the latest on CCA and the North of Falcon meetings

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

Keith Sprygada - will bring us all up to date on what is happening with Cast for Kids.

Terry Wiest - our Programs and Derby Chair will bring us up to date on what is going on with our Derby 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 will have a full table of top notch goodies for our member’s raffle.

Our last raffle was a big one and you can look for more of the same don’t miss out! See you at our May 19th PSA meeting

Come early, get in on the members only Raffle, Join PSA, have a DOG, and let’s talk fishing, keep your tip up and your line tight See You There.