MSC Tackle Box Allan Bristow, President

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1 MSC Tackle Box Allan Bristow, President Dedicated to Safely Fishing in and around Collier County December 2014 President s Message by Allan Bristow HELLO EVERYONE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 2014 was an exciting year for MSC, but it s not quite over yet! We will end the year with some great Holiday events. Mark down these dates and be sure to join in the fun and festivities: December 13 th : Marco Island Christmas Street Parade December 15 th : MSC Holiday Party (note: reservations close Dec 4 th ) Be sure to check on the MSC website for additional information regarding any of these events. At the December meeting (December 4 th ), we will introduce the potential new board members for 2015 and present our Morgan Stanley Triple Crown awards is right around the corner and the year will start off with some events you won't want to miss. It s time to get prepared for our annual Sheepshead Tournament in February and, back by popular demand... Deal or No Deal in March. I would like to remind everyone that January meeting will be held on January 8 th NOT January 1 st. Please mark your calendars! Have a wonderful Holiday season & See you on the water, Allan Bristow Fishtale: Don't cry because your fish got away, SMILE because it happened!

2 LEADERBOARD Updates Nov 1 7 Entries submitted in October, results as follows: * 22" Tripletail caught by Ron Shudes on a Jig casting in SW Gait. Tony Saputo's 20" Tripletail was the largest to this point. * 28.25" Spanish Mackerel caught by Derrick Raider on a Jig-it Sparky in Cape Romano FOM (Fish of the month) Updates Nov 1 * 32 1/4" Redfish caught by Victor Ordija on a Pinfish in Barfield Bay * other notables were Nick Milillo 27", John Baker, 28", Andrea Battaglia 29 1/2" RECENT CATCHES- Submit Photos of Your Catch! None submitted. Come on, you need to post them! MSC Celebrates at Marco Tree Lighting By David Rasmussen On November 29 th, MSC organized a get together at Marco s Veterans Park as part of the evening program and tree lighting. There was a lot of preplanning. First they had to secure a spot early that day, and then arrange to have lots of delicious food items. There were three tables set up by 6 pm. Included in the food items was Allan Bristow s famous venison chilli. He was successful in deer hunting in Virginia and shared the wealth with those who showed up to celebrate. Thanks to all the MSC organizers. Organizers from left are Vic Ordija, Jim Mueller, John Marchetti, Danny Eagle, Allan Bristow, Phil Madonia, Peter Arcidiacono and Howard Laskau. The Christmas Island Style committee always puts on a great singing and dancing

3 display with local school kids and of course the tree lighting at 7:30. There was a bubble machine that filled the air with Marco s version of Snow! And a visit from a guy who looks familiar.

4 November 17, 2014 Buddy List Trip By Joe Perino There was a Buddy List outing to Cape Romano on November 17th. Without having any luck there, the group moved on to Blind Pass in search of a good catch. The weather was beautiful with light winds and warm temperatures. We started with seven boats from the north side of the island and traveled to Coon Key to meet three additional boats from the south. We had a total of 30 people fishing. Although the keepers were scarce we caught a plethora of fish. This included spotted sea trout, lady fish, sheepshead, snappers, pompano, redfish and, of course, some catfish. We did see a number of dead fish floating around. We assumed that this was caused by the red tide in the area. The day, as usual, ended with a cocktail hour and dinner with the fishermen and their significant others at Vandy s. That evening, a group of 40 plus people shared the friendship and camaraderie that filled the restaurant. This more than made up for the lack of fish in the cooler. The next Buddy List Trip will be on Tuesday, January 13, If you have any questions/comments or wish to be added to the list contact Joe Perino rivpress@aol.com

5 Kayak Fishing in McIlvane Bay by Vic Ordija Eight kayakers set out on October 7th into McIlvane Bay in search of Redfish and Snook. The group had a decent day with a catch of six Snook and three Redfish. Ron Linn had the largest Redfish measuring inches while the largest Snook caught was only 19 inches. Robert Baker and Madeleine Younger, both new to the kayak group, also participated in the outing. Afterward the group enjoyed a round of beers at Crazy Flamingo while recapping the day's activities.

6 Kim s Korner Hi, MSC Newsletter readers! I m getting very excited about our upcoming HOLIDAY PARTY and hope you are too. Send in your ticket monies (to Camille see the form) and mark your calendars for Monday, December 15, 2014 from 6:00 to 10:00pm at Bistro Soleil. You will find a sign-up form and menu in this newsletter. We do have a party sign-up CUTOFF date of December 4, the same date as the December General Meeting. If you wait that long to sign up (remember, it s members only and first come, first serve), we ll have some ladies on hand at the meeting to get you signed up! I d like to make a special mention of the MSC women who have made our Holiday Party possible. When you see them, please say thanks! They are: Patty Arcidiacono Cathy Bressan Judy Kouhi Rose Kraemer Jan Laskau Camille Madonia Marie McIntosh Anne Marchetti Margie Milici Naomi Nagel Bobbie Ordija Patti Porter Ceil Saputo Nancy Sroka The December FOM are trout and gag grouper. Here s a recipe from cooks.com: The Governor of Florida s Fish 2 fillets of sea trout or grouper 1 tomato, sliced thin 1 onion, sliced thin 6 med. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. mayonnaise Salt & pepper to taste Cut a piece of foil large enough to enclose the fillets. Spray the foil with Pam (aerosol cooking spray). Place the fillets on the foil. Coat the filets with one teaspoon of mayonnaise. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Layer onions, tomatoes and mushrooms on the fish and bring corners of the foil together to make a packet. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Open packet and place under broiler until slightly brown. Fish is done when you can flake it with a fork. I d love to hear from you. I m always looking for recipes to publish too! Feel free to contribute to my Korner, thanks! KK kimking8722@gmail.com SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, March 24, 2015

7 DECEMBER EVENTS DECEMBER EVENTS MSC General Meeting 7PM. Artificial Reef Program presented by Nancy Richie. Awards presented for Morgan Stanley Triple Crown, Double Dose Last Chance Snook and Snapsgiving Greeters: Kim and Andrea. Boat Parade Starts at 6 pm Dec 6 MSC Board meeting 8:30 AM Doors open at 8:15. Fish & Dine (Backwater event, fish 8:00 am 12:00 noon, Lunch at Old Marco Lodge 12:30 pm) Dec 4 Rose History Auditorium at Marco Museum Dec 8 CG Auxiliary Bldg Caxambas Park Dec 10 Christmas Street Parade After Dark. MSC will be in Dec 13 parade MSC Holiday Party! See flyer below Dec 15 Bring chairs and enjoy the parade Kayak Trip (Everglades City) Dec 18 Contact Vic Ordija Newsletter Deadline for January Issue Dec 18 Pied Piper trip Around the Island For information, Dec 19 or to register your boat for this trip, contact Howard Laskau (hlaskau@comcast.net). Enjoy Rest of Holiday Season with Family and Friends! Sign up will also be available at the Membership Meeting on December 4th. Stay Safe! Fish Of Month Dec Spotted Sea Trout and Gag Grouper

8 JANUARY EVENTS Fishing Event- First of the Season Red Grouper captains meeting at Vandy s 4:00 pm. Jan 2 Fishing Event First of the Season Red Grouper Jan 7 MSC General Meeting Doctor and Mary Roland. Discussion on boating medical issues. Greeters: Victor Ordija and John Marchetti. Jan 8 Rose History Auditorium at Marco Museum MSC Board meeting 8:30 AM Doors open at 8:15. Jan 12 CG Auxiliary Bldg Caxambas Park Buddy Trip. See article above. Contact Joe Perino Jan 13 Dynamic Duo Combo Trout & Pompano, captains Jan 14 meeting time &location TBA Dynamic Duo Combo Trout & Pompano, fishing Jan 15 d RayMarine products seminar. Location: Walker s Jan 20 Marine showroom on Bald Eagle Picnic Cuban? John Baker s Smoked Pork? Jan 21 Last day for Dec Newsletter Submissions Jan 21 Kayak trip (Johnson s Bay) See article above. Jan 22 Power Squadron Wine & hors d oeuvre fundraiser Jan 23 Fish of Month Pompano Cool Running Keep your engine cool By Keith Wohltman VFC - US CG Auxiliary - Flotilla 95, Marco Island My neighbors were out fishing in the gulf one sunny afternoon and as the wind kicked up they decided to head back to the dock. The waves were beginning to build and their twenty-one foot Pursuit plowed through the waves smartly. Then they heard a beeping sound, obviously an alarm of some sort, but they did not recognize the sound or know what was in alarm. They quickly found out, however, when their engine shut down. It had been the over temperature alarm for the motor. They radioed Sea-Tow and were towed back to safety.

9 Your boat engine cooling system is designed to keep your engine from overheating. There are some differences in the cooling systems for inboard and outboard engines, but the general concept is the same. The engine temperature is reduced by passing cooler water from outside of the boat through the engine to act as a heat exchanger. Much the same as your car cooling system extracts heat from your car s engine. On outboard engines, the raw water is generally passed through the engine and then discharged. Some inboards include a closed system within the engine that uses a liquid coolant. The raw sea water is used to lower the temperature of that coolant in a heat exchanger. One benefit with this arrangement is that it prevents salt water from circulating inside the engine. Sounds pretty simple and yet it is a system that needs your attention. Engine cooling systems are designed with a water inlet, a pump and impeller to pressurize and circulate the water, a thermostat, pathways through the engine and exhaust, and an outlet. Any one of these can fail and cause overheating. As the boat owner, you need to think about these separate parts and make sure they are maintained. Let s look at each one and see what needs to be done to keep them working efficiently. First, we ll look at the water inlet. On outboards these are located on the lower unit below the waterline. On inboard systems there is usually a through-hull fitting that leads to a debris trap or filter. Obviously, the maintenance issue here is keeping the flow of water into the rest of the cooling system. Fishing or riding your boat in shallow or weeded areas has the potential to suck more than water into the inlet. That is less of a problem offshore, but you can achieve the same type of clogging from seaweed or floating garbage such as plastic bags. Keep a close eye on the condition of the inlets and remove any obstructions. One particularly difficult to find inlet blocker is marine life, especially if your boat sits in the water when docked. Larval barnacles can invade the fittings and as they grow they will reduce the water flow. For outboards, be sure to keep a small cleaning probe on your boat to clean out the inlets. This can be a thin piece of wire or heavy monofilament. For inboards it is a good practice to check your strainer after each use to make sure you are not accumulating material that will reduce the flow. Now that we have water flowing into the system the next component is usually some form of water pump and an impeller. They are there to push the water up and through the engine. Maintenance here should be replacement of the pump and impeller during your regular engine service. Impellers are a star-shaped plastic piece that spins and forces the water to circulate. They wear out more quickly than the water pumps mainly because of the material used in their manufacture. Traveling in shallow sandy areas and sucking sand into the system and will accelerate the abrasion to these parts. Check your engine manual for the suggested replacement intervals.

10 When the engine first starts, it is cool and the water pumps have no way to know that, so they pump water at the same rate as when your engine warms up. But there is a thermostat in the cooling system that will direct water out of the loop. As the engine heats up the thermostat will act like a switch and open to allow water to perform its cooling role before exiting. The thermostat, therefore, is another critical piece in your cooling system. It also should be inspected and replaced, as needed, during normal maintenance. Remember, it is a corrosive environment for the systems that use raw water for cooling and these parts deteriorate over time. With the thermostat open and cooling water flowing through the engine, the water begins to warm and removes heat from the motor. The narrow passageways through which the water travels are designed to keep the water flowing efficiently. The effect of salt water on these channels is to build up salt deposits, both from evaporation and chemical reaction with the metal. As deposits build up the water flow will become degraded. A simple preventative maintenance action you can take is to flush your engines after every use in salt water. Your service manual will provide you with a recommended duration, but I like to rinse my engines for at least twenty minutes. I also highly recommend a final rinse with one of the commercial rinses designed to counteract salt buildup. Properly maintained, the cooling system for your boat s motor should discharge warm to mildly hot water and your engine should run cool. If, however, the discharge stream is weak, sputtering or steaming, you are not cooling the engine sufficiently. Shut down the engine and check for debris at the intake and remove it. If that does not resolve the problem, then there is an internal issue and unless you are a skilled mechanic and have spare parts on board you will not be able to repair the cooling system. Call for a tow home and have the engine professionally inspected. Do not run an engine with signs of failed cooling as that can cook your engine and cost you thousands. For more information about USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 95 or Safe Boating Courses contact Doug Johnson (239) For a FREE vessel safety inspection, contact John Moyer (239) Buy-Sell-Wanted-Trade More Info on MSC Website New Listing! Boat for Sale! ' Boston Whaler Outrage HP Johnson Ocean Runner, 233 hours, 6 HP Johnson kicker, 18' push pole, 10" hull draft makes an excellent backwater boat. Garage kept on a Performance folding tongue galvanized trailer with mounted spare. Bimini top with console, helm seat and motor covers. No bottom paint. Garmin plotter with coastal maps and sonar and VHF radio. Full safety equipment. Dual batteries with Perko selector switch. Well maintained with manuals

11 and many extras. $14, Please contact Neill T. Peters or Boat is located at Port of the Islands. New Listing!Boat For Sale: 1998 Pursuit 2270 C.C. with dependable HP Yamaha OX66 Salt Water Series 2 fuel injected 2 stroke. Well equipped, must see to appreciate the overall condition. Lift Kept. $15,000(The Nada Boat guide is $16,025) Contact Tony Saputo Boat For Sale: 2006 Century 1902 Bay boat. Yamaha 115 HP four stroke motor. Photos and details available on this Craig s List ad. Boat is in very good shape and well taken care of. Trailer, Bimini, Trolling Motor, New electronics $17,000 Contact Allen Stryker or allenstryker@gmail.com Boat For Sale: 2009 SEA FOX 205, Only 20 hours! Like New! Great bay boat. Center Console 20'6", Garmin GPS and Fish Finder, Bait Wells, Canvas Cover, 115 HP Suzuki, 4 Stroke Engine. Asking price-$17,999 Contact:judihaig@earthlink.net Boat For Sale: 1999 Cobia. 24'7 Walk around with cuddy cabin. 250 hp Yamaha with 600 hours. T-Top, Bimini Windshield and canvas, kept on lift, excellent condition, asking $19,900k Call Al at Boat For Sale: 1998 Intrepid 339 Walkaround. Twin 250HP 4 Stroke Suzuki engines (around 550 hours), this boat spent most of its life as a yacht tender and is lift kept. Cabin AC, windlass, microwave, fridge. Clean and all needed updates are done. Check it out! $72,000. Trades considered. sean.adams@jmagroup.com. Universal Kayak Carrier (Mako Aero) for cars with factory racks/yakima Rollers/Yakima Saddles/ #450 Thule crossroad rack. Complete with instructions and a Thule non-skid vehicle protection mat. This car system is 1 year old and in excellent condition and the best you can buy. $200 takes it. Call Al Jennings RECENT LISTING! 2 Dinghies and Motor For Sale : 2002 Nissan 4 stroke 5 H.P. Outboard Motor. Brand new, never run with a 3 gallon Portable Gas Tank. $ ' 4" Boat U S - Zodiac type Inflatable Dinghy w/transom motor mount,oars included $ ' 4" Fiberglass boat (Dinghy) with oars and is also motor Ready $ Jim Mueller or jmueller1944@gmail.com

12 Club Logo Merchandise Available at Meetings Free Postings for Members Boats, Member Want ads, Fishing Gear and Other Good Stuff. Contact Editor, David Rasmussen, to Post Ad.

13 ONE OF MSC S MOST POPULAR EVENTS IS BACK... DEAL OR NO DEAL TIME TO GATHER ALL OF YOUR EXPERIENCED FISHING AND BOATING EQUIPMENT TOGETHER, SELL IT, AND GIVE SOMEONE ELSE A CHANCE TO USE AND ENJOY IT. OR, USE THIS EVENT AS A WAY TO BUY MORE STUFF THAT YOU DEFINITELY DON T NEED! DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 5 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: MARCO ISLAND YMCA NOTE: THIS EVENT REPLACES OUR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A VENDOR AND RESERVE A TABLE PLEASE CONTACT PETE ARCIDIACONO (parchie13@comcast.net). THERE WILL BE A NOMINAL FEE FOR TABLE RENTAL. SPLIT A TABLE WITH ONE OF YOUR BUDDIES IF YOU DON T HAVE ENOUGH EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT FOR A TABLE OF YOUR OWN! ADDITIONAL DETAILS WILL FOLLOW AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE. START COLLECTING YOUR STUFF NOW!

14 Cuban PICNIC X (10 th ) Annual FeBREWfest Sarazen Park Wednesday, January 21 Set up at 11:30, gather at noon $10 Members/$15 Guests Each* *$13M /$18G after January 14 *or $16M/$21G at the door Pulled Pork, Chicken, Beans and Rice, Plantains and more 2 flavors of beer, 3 flavors of wine, pop and water Included Questions?? Call Dave Walsh Cut here RESERVATION for Cuban Picnic MEMBER S NAME: Number after 1-14 $ $ NOTE: New Parking Rules Apply 1) You must have a MICA sticker on the car 2) You can park in the adjoining County lot if you have a County beach sticker, but could be hassled if it doesn t look like you are headed to the beach. 3) You can no longer park on the swales $95FINE Make Cuban check payable to MSC Mail to: Dave Walsh 1530 Caxambas Ct. Marco Island, FL Separate checks required for separate events WARNING: Anyone climbing over the fence will be asked to leave without a refund. Insurance could be invalidated due to unlawful conduct. Sarazen Park 12 Noon Wednesday, February 18 $13 Members/$18 Guests Each* *16 M/$21 G after Feb. 11 *or $19 M/$24 G Walk-ins Brats and Sauerkraut, Roasted Chicken, German Potato Salad and Red Cabbage Catered by Pepper s Beer, Coors Light, Wine, Pop and Water Included Cut here RESERVATION for FeBREWfest MEMBER S NAME: Number each after 2-11 $ Make FeBREWfest check payable to MSC Mail to: Dave Walsh 1530 Caxambas Ct. Marco Island, FL 34145

15 The Marco Sportfishing Club cordially invites you to our 2014 HOLIDAY PARTY Monday, December 15, :00 to 10:00 p.m. Bistro Soleil Restaurant 100 Palm St., Marco Island, FL Happy Holidays! $45 per person includes dinner and 2 drink tickets Entertainment by ROSE Cash bar Holiday attire MSC Members only Please make checks payable to Marco Sportfishing Club and mail by December 4 to: Camille Madonia, 1011 Swallow Ave. #302, Marco Island, FL 34145, or pay in person at the November 6 or December 4 general meetings. Use this tear-off form. Seating is limited. See website and newsletter for menu. Please RSVP soon! MSC Member: Spouse: Amount Enclosed: If you wish to be seated with specific friends, please indicate them here (we will do our best to accommodate you):

16 MSC Holiday Party December 15, 2014 MENU La Salade Mixed field of greens L Entrée Chicken Cordon Bleu accompanied by scalloped potatoes with rosemary garlic, French green beans and roasted tomato Le Dessert Holiday gâteau with fruit

17 Marco Sportfishing Club 2014 Board of Directors (061014) Allan Bristow President Howard Laskau VP/Administration Ed Shebert VP/Fishing Comm. Chair Andrea Battaglia Treasurer Bill McIntosh Asst. Treas., Membership Paul Milici Secretary Daniel Flynn Quartermaster Dave Rasmussen Newsletter Editor Marion Hamilton Member-at-Large Jim Mueller Member-at-Large Victor Ordija Member-at-Large Keith Wohltman Member-at-Large Pete Arcidiacono Past President (ex-officio) Marco Sportfishing Club 2014 Activities and Event Directors, Committee Chairs and Assistants Fishing-related activities: Backwater Events Jim Mueller Buddy Trips Joe Perino Kayak Events Victor Ordija Pied Piper Trips Howard Laskau Triple Crown Tournament Victor Ordija Offshore Events Pete Arcidiacono Sponsored Tournaments Howard Laskau Sponsored Tournaments Keith Wohltman Charters Pete Arcidiacono Backwater Charters Ron Mack Offshore Charters Ralph King Other activities: Asst. Newsletter Editor Kim King Historian Ed Shebert Name Tags/50-50 John Baker PR/Community Outreach Howard Laskau Social Events/Picnics Dave Walsh Webmaster Ed Crane