June Ocean City Marlin Club. Officers

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1 June Ocean City Marlin Club Officers Franky Pettolina President Mark Radcliffe Vice President Annette Cropper Secretary Brian Tinkler Treasurer BOARD OF DIRECTORS N. Dave Birkett Ron Callis James Jefferson Val Lynch James Giles Bill Regan John Sippel 9659 Golf Course Rd Ocean City, MD A Message from the President - I predicted some fishy things in my opening write up in last month s Marlin Bill and they sure proved to be true. With that being said I would like to welcome you to the first ever Nothing but Fishing Letter from the President. I am going to work in chronological order of the events since the last Marlin Bill, so here we go. Bluefin Tuna and a scattering of Yellowfin showed up right after last month s Bill went online. That coupled with the Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament made for a very fishy Memorial Day weekend. We had a good turnout for the tournament and were able to raise $3,830 for the Catherine and Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund (special thanks to member Colin Campbell for a very generous donation to the cause!). The bluefish cooperated and we had good numbers of fish coming to the scales on both days of the tournament. When the dust settled we had a tie in first place between the Big Herring and the Reel Estate. Congratulations to all of the winners, and thanks to the staff and volunteers for making the tourney a success. While I was out fishing on Sunday of the tournament I was drooling over the numbers of tunas that I heard being caught, when all of a sudden I heard something to really drool over. Through radio relay it was confirmed that the Marli with Capt. Brian Porter at the helm and Anthony Pino on the rod had captured the first White Marlin of the season. This is the earliest that the first white has ever been caught!! Congrats to the crew of the Marli!! Over the first few days of June the tuna bite stayed red hot and the Mako sharks were staying consistent. Hopes were high for the Mako Mania tournament to be held out of Bahia Marina over the first weekend of the month. Although the shark fishing proved to be a little slower than expected, and the size of the winning fish was a little smaller than most people would have predicted, the tournament was still a huge success. When the dust settled OC Marlin Club boats had swept the Mako category of the tournament. In first place was the Blackjack with Capt. Eric Schline (I hear he had a special guest crewmember who has been hogging all the glory on the catch so I won t mention my, err, make that his name here). Second place was taken by the Tighten Up with Capt. Jason Genthner, and in third place was the Moore Bills with Capt. Rob Skillman. These fish were all within 3 pounds of each other so it was definitely an exciting finish. I will also give a little shout out to the crew of the Wayne s World for doing battle with a HUGE Thresher for about 6 hours on the last day of the tournament. The fish ended up getting away, but the crew still deserves credit for targeting a big Thresher and connecting with one. Anybody that fishes regularly knows that sometimes the fish win. And honestly I think that is what keeps us going back out there day after day. What fun would it be if you caught every fish that bit?

2 A Message from the President - (continued) Following the Mako Mania Tourney the tuna fishing stayed anywhere from good to outright fantastic. There were good numbers of Bluefins being caught inshore, with some Yellowfin mixed in. Mahi showed up anywhere from the 20 on out to the deep, and of course Yellowfins were still thick in the canyons. With all that life out there everyone was sure that the first Blue Marlin of the season would show up at any minute. And of course, the fish complied. The 2 nd Friday in June proved to be the hot day with multiple Blue ones being caught. The first was captured by the Lady Luck with Capt. Tommy Baldwin at the helm. This fish was just an hour before a fish caught on the My Turn with Capt. Larry Dougherty. Larry actually called me to see if his fish was the first. As luck would have it I did not know about the Lady Luck s fish yet at that point so I gave Larry some bum info. I guess I owe you a beer bud!! Congrats go out to both crews, and to all of the crews that got in on the action that day. Our next 2 tourneys of the season will be happening before the next Marlin Bill is written, so I want to wish everyone one good luck in the Small Boat Tournament and the Canyon Kickoff. Hope to see you at the scales is off to a spectacular start. There have been more Marlin taken in the early season than anyone can ever remember. The tuna fishing has been phenomenal. Could we be on our way to a repeat of last year? Could it be even better (as hard as that is to imagine)? Only time will tell, but right now I am excited about the coming season. Until next month I will see ya at the Club, or hopefully out on the rip!!! Franky Pettolina Anthony Pino caught & released the First White Marlin on the Marli on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 2:31 p.m. outside the Rockpile after hooking it on a naked ballyhoo. Boat Captain: Brian Porter. Boat Owner & OC Marlin Club Member: Mark R. Hoos, Sr. Photo Courtesy of Coastal Fisherman Would you like a copy of the 2011 Ocean City Marlin Club Guidebook mailed to you? Please call the Club: (410) or Amanda at: info@ocmarlinclub.com today! Copies are also available at the Club or at many other locations, including: Bahia Marina, Sunset Provisions, Ake Marine, Sunset Marina Harbor Master s Office, White Marlin Marina, M.R. Ducks, Dorchester Street Marina, Skip s Bait & Tackle, John Henry s Bait & Tackle, Elliott s Hardware, Coastal Fisherman, Harbor Marine, All Tackle, OC Fishing Center,

3 32nd Annual Small Boat Tournament June 24 26, 2011 Registration: June 6:30 p.m. Captains Meeting: June 8 p.m. Fishing days: Fish 1 of 2: June 25 and 26 Inshore Division Flounder Sea Bass Tog Bluefish Rockfish $500 Bonus for Heaviest Flounder $500 Bonus for Heaviest Tuna Offshore Division Tuna Dolphin Shark Billfish Release $500 Bonus for Heaviest Flounder $500 Bonus for Heaviest Tuna Weigh-ins June 25 & June 26 from 3:00 p.m. 6:30 Sunset Marina Awards Banquet/Eastern Shore Crab Feast: June 26 6:30 9:00 p.m. Chairman: Bill Regan Inshore Entry Fee: $200 per boat (5 Banquet Tickets) Offshore Entry Fee: $200 per boat (5 Banquet Tickets) Inshore & Offshore Entry Fee: $400 per boat (10 Banquet Tickets) Added Entry Levels: Inshore Meatfish Division Level A $100 Level B $200 Level C $300 Levels A & B pay 50/30/20, Level C is Winner Take All Offshore Meatfish Division Level A $100 Level B $200 Level C $300 Levels A & B pay 50/30/20, Level C is Winner Take All Offshore Billfish Division $200 Winner Take All For more information Please call the Ocean City Marlin (410) , info@ocmarlinclub.com, or visit the website Artwork by Barrett Gibson

4 29th Annual Canyon Kick-Off June 30 July 4, 2011 Registration: June 6:30 p.m. Captains Meeting: June 8 p.m. Fishing days: Fish 2 of 3: July 1, 2 and 3 Weigh-ins July 1, 2 & 3 from 5:00 p.m. 7:30 Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: Monday, July 4 1:00 3:00 p.m. Chairman: Franky Pettolina Entry Fee: OCMC Boat Members (6 Banquet Tickets): FREE Non-Boat Members (6 Banquet Tickets): $ Added Entry Levels: Billfish Release Division Level A $200 Level B $300 Level C $500 Level D $1,000 Levels A & B pay 50/30/20, Level C & D are Winner Take All Meatfish Division Level A $200 Level B $300 Level C $500 Level D $1,000 Tuna 50% (No Bluefin), Dolphin 25%, Wahoo 25% Levels A & B pay 50/30/20, Level C & D are Winner Take All If no qualifying fish is weighed in either category the monies will be split among the other species. In case of a tie, the money will be split. Heaviest Bluefin Level A $200 Level B $300 Level C $500 Level D $1,000 Levels A & B pay 50/30/20, Level C & D are Winner Take All For more information Please call the Ocean City Marlin , info@ocmarlinclub.com, or visit the website

5 The Ocean City Marlin Club Board of Directors would like to thank all of the Sponsors of the Club for all the support they have given the Club over the past year. White Marlin Level $5,000 Sponsorship Blue Marlin Level $2,500 Sponsorship Billfish Level $1,000 Sponsorship Release Marine (800) Assateague Crab House (410) Sailfish Level $500 Sponsorship Experience Ocean City s Premiere Miniature golf 23rd St., 28th St., 68th St.., 136th St.

6 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament Winners Photo Courtesy of Coastal Fisherman Reel Estate & Big Herring tied for 1st Place with a 13.4 lb. bluefish! Reel Estate & Big Herring accepting their award. Big Herring also placed 3rd with a 12.6 lb. bluefish! Dilligaf won 2nd Place with a 13.0 lb. bluefish! All pictures taken at the Ocean City Marlin Club & Sunset Marina.

7 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament All pictures taken at the Ocean City Marlin Club & Sunset Marina.

8 All pictures taken at the Ocean City Marlin Club & Sunset Marina. 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament As always, a huge thank you goes out to all the volunteers for the weigh-ins, registration night, and the awards banquet, Mikey J., Johnny, Wayne, the OCMC staff & bartenders, Shirley, Dee & the Auxiliary, weigh-master: Tim Kane, Sharon Rittmeyer, Mark Thomasson, Dave Messick of Hooked on OC, Daina Kazmaier of Coastal Fisherman, Mike Parker of WBOC Outdoors Delmarva, and Lisa Capitelli of Ocean City Today. Thanks again! ~ Amanda Donation to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund: $3, Ocean City Marlin Club s 75th Anniversary Party! Pictures taken by Susan McHenry.

9 Ocean City Marlin Club s 75th Anniversary Party! Pictures taken by Susan McHenry.

10 Ocean City Marlin Club s 75th Anniversary Party! Pictures taken by Susan McHenry.

11 Ocean City Marlin Club s 75th Anniversary Party! Pictures taken by Susan McHenry.

12 Ocean City Marlin Club s 75th Anniversary Party! Pictures taken by Susan McHenry.

13 7th Annual Kid s Classic Fishing Tournament Cast your lines for a good cause. Young anglers will have the opportunity to spend a fun-filled day on the water while supporting a good cause at the 7th Annual Kid s Classic inshore and offshore fishing tournament. The Ocean City Marlin Club will host this fun-filled event on Saturday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 24th from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can enjoy a fun-filled weekend fishing in the Kid s Classic tournament while helping children with special needs. On Saturday, July 23rd, the Ocean City Marlin Club is partnering with the Wish-a-Fish foundation to host an inshore fishing trip for children with special needs and their families. Proceeds from the Kid s Classic Tournament will be used to charter the Judith M and the Tortuga docked at the Bahia Marina to take the children and their families our for the afternoon. These children and their families will have the opportunity to spend the day fishing while making lasting memories. Following the first day of the tournament, the Wish-a-Fish children and their families are invited to a picnic at the Marlin Club at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, July 24th from 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., there will be a carnival, and an awards banquet at the Marlin Club. Registration for the Kid s Classic Tournament will be held on Friday, July 22nd at the Marlin Club starting at 6:30 p.m. with a Captain s meeting at 8:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to register, contact the Ocean City Marlin Club at (410)

14 2011 OCMC Fishing Tournament Schedule 6th Annual Kid s Classic Chairmen: Bill Regan, Annette Cropper, & Pat Svehla Registration: July 22, :30 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 or 2 of 2) July 23 & 24 Cook-Out: July 23 for Wish-a-Fish Kids Carnival & Awards Banquet: July p.m. 53rd Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament Chairmen: Bob Wimbrow & Bill Fenwick Registration: September 1, :30 p.m. Fishing Days: (2 of 3) September 2, 3, & 4 Awards Banquet: September 4, Luau & Pig Roast 6:30-9 p.m. 3rd Annual OCMC Ladies Tournament Chairmen: Alison Sappington & Franky Pettolina Registration: August 4, :00 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 of 2) August 5 & 6 Awards Banquet: August 6 6:30-9 p.m. 33rd Annual Challenge Cup Chairmen: Jon C. Duffie & Pat Svehla Registration: September 15, :00 p.m. Fishing Days: (2 of 2) September 16 & 17 Italian Night: September 16 6:30-9 p.m. Awards Banquet: September 17 6:30-9 p.m. MONTHLY RECIPE Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares Recipe submitted by Christie Cannon. INGREDIENTS: 1 c. butter 2 c. creamy peanut butter (one 18 oz. jar) 4 c. Confectioners sugar 1-1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs (about 1-1/2 packs) 1-2 tbsp. butter 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Melt 1 c. butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter to create a creamy mixture. In a separate bowl, combine Confectioners sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Stir dry mixture into peanut butter mixture. Spread mixture in a 13 x9 baking pan. Pat down evenly. To make topping, melt 1-2 tbsp. butter in a pan over low heat. Add chocolate chips and stir until thoroughly melted and combined. Spread over peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate for 30 MINUTES (any longer and bars will be too cold to slice!). Cut into squares/bars.

15 Celebrate Earth Day Every Day! Help the Marlin Club be more earth-conscious & begin receiving the Marlin Bill by , please contact Amanda at: or Wednesday - Thursday 3:00 10:00 p.m. Light fare Served 4:00 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 9:00 Friday - Saturday 3:00 11:00 p.m. Light fare Served 4:00 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 10:00 5 More Ways to Go Green! 1. Switch your shower head If yours is old it likely rates at 5.5 gallons per minute or more. Newer ones can be as low as 1.5 gpm. Look for a model that s at least lower than 2.5 gpm. That s approximately 45 gallons of water saved per 15 minute shower. Think abut all the hot water you re not having to heat. 2. Check your faucet aerators Installing low-flow faucet aerators is the single most effective water conservation savings you can do for your home. Plus, they are cheap and easy to switch. 3. Speed up hot water If you wait for more than 30 seconds for hot water at any faucet in your home, install a recirculation pump to stop wasting water. Some pumps can be installed by a savvy do-it-yourselfer, but if in doubt hire a licensed electrician. Consider this: 3 minute wait for hot water equals 7.5 gallons wasted times 2-times a day equals 15 gallons down the drain a day or over 5,000 gallons of waster per year. You re paying for that! 4. Swap the toilet Some new toilets don t just use less water, they have dual flushing systems to use less water for liquid waste and more for solid. 5. Pack the dishwasher You ll was more dishes with less water in the dishwasher over hand washing. To be even more sensitive to the environment, consider using a reduced phosphate, or phosphate-free dishwasher detergent. Interested in learning more? First Blue Marlin released at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011 We were celebrating Stevie Ramsey s 22nd birthday with her first trip offshore and one she will never forget. She was fishing with her parents Steve and Darlene, mate Austin Ensor and myself. We were just North of the Baltimore Canyon in 50 fathoms and caught the blue on a sea witch/ballyhoo. Stevie fished like a pro for her first time offshore! - Boat Captain, Tommy Baldwin on the Lady Luck! CLUBHOUSE HOURS Sunday 3:00 10:00 p.m. Light fare Served 4:00 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 9:00