April Member Meeting (and fishing) aboard the Betty-O

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1 Official Newsletter of Marina Del Rey Anglers fishing club May 2012 April Member Meeting (and fishing) aboard the Betty-O Club Members and Guests enjoyed a private charter and discounted rate to fish aboard the Betty-O. As evidenced by the turnout, members were anxious to get out on the water, and the setting was ideal. Great company, nice weather, and smooth sailing. Just look at all the smiles! Everyone aboard enjoyed the opportunity to do what a fishing club is supposed to do. Hang with old friends, make some new ones, and snag a few fish between beers. Excellent tune up for the Halibut Derby now just around the corner.

2 Special Thanks to Captain Mike for making the price nice, Stan Zisser for organizing, and the crew of the Betty-O for the excellent service. They worked hard to keep everyone smiling. Thanks to Keith Lambert for capturing it all.

3 May 10th Membership Meeting & Halibut Derby Seminar May 31st Free fishing class on Shimano Rods/Reels June 9th and 10th 37th Annual MDR Halibut Derby June 24th Youth Fishing Day at the Docks July 10th August 15th Youth Fishing Program July 29th Annual Club Tuna Trip aboard the Ocean Oddyssey Marina Del Rey Anglers will host the famous pre-derby fishing seminar on May 10, 2012, at 7PM at Burton Chace Park in Marina Del Rey. The MDRA Board is pleased to announce Captain David Bacon will be the guest speaker and leader of this important fishing seminar. This year the derby has expanded the eligible species to include halibut, white seabass, calicos and other fish and Captain Bacon is a top pro with acclaimed expertise in all of these species. Several winners of the last 5 years of MDR Halibut Derbies have attended the pre-derby seminars because of the vital information shared by speakers and fellow derby anglers so attendance is strongly recommended. Captain David Bacon is well known to all Southern and Central California anglers. He is the owner and captain of Wave Walker Charters in Santa Barbara, owns Hook, Line & Sinker Bait & Tackle in Santa Barbara, is Staff Writer for Western Outdoor News, Senior Editor for Pacific Coast Sportfishing magazine, Columnist, Noozhawk on-line news service and is a frequent guest personality and speaker at regional fishing conventions, club meetings and radio and TV talk shows.

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7 Member Fish report Steve Santen and his limit of 2lb trout at Crowley lake Richard somers and his snook out of florida bay On April 29 th I had the pleasure of taking my daughter as well as my neighbor s daughter out on the water for a ½ day of fishing on the New Del Mar out of MDR Sportfishing. My daughter, Madeleine, is the glorious age of 8 while Charlotte (pictured below) is a wonderful 9. This was Charlotte's first deep -sea fishing adventure, a special day indeed. Though I ve been in love with fishing since I was a young lad, I realized that a day on the water with kids should be all about the kids. If I was able to get some fishing in, well, that would be a bonus. YOUTH FISHING AT IT S BEST On the way to the docks, we stopped by our local Ralph s (one of our many generous YFP sponsors last year) near dock 52 and let the girls pick up some snacks. Allowing the girls to eat what they want, when they want, just added a special feeling to what would hopefully be a memorable day.

8 YOUTH FISHING AT IT S BEST continued We arrived at the dock and got in for all, but seem to give extra atten- The look on the girl s faces when line with the rest of the throng. Rick tion to children, understanding that one and sometimes two fish came up Oefinger, the owner/operator of they will be the future of fishing. at a time was worth the money spent Marina Del Rey Sportsand time dedicated; adfishing greeted the girls ditionally it vicariously as well as other passenbrought me back to my gers. He exuded positive youth when summers energy and told the girls were spent chasing fish how much fun they and dreaming of the would be having on the next big one to get water. I showed the girls hooked up. where to stow their bags and rods and explained The girls did get a little the two rules of being on bored during the inevia boat. Rule 1, no runtable slow periods, ning." I explained if stopped to snack and they fell and hurt themwalk around the boat, selves or another person, but always came back it would be a long way for more fish. Additionback to land and this ally the captain hooked could end the trip and and handed a few larger ruin the trip for everyfish for the girls, and the body. Rule 2, do not enother anglers were very ter the Captain s area accommodating when without permission of the girls ventured out to the captain. Other than try new areas of the rail that, enjoy, eat what you for fishing. want and explore. After 3 hours of fishing we pulled Once the boat was loaded and head- Once down on the bottom the girls anchor and headed back. The girls ing out, the captain announced we waited patiently for something to got patiently in line and waiting for would be targeting rock fish and I happen. Unfortunately the first stop their turn to have fish filleted. They started rigging up the girl s rods. It was a bit slow, with just a few fish each kept 6 of the fish they caught, was a bit breezy and the girls loved for all 50 passengers. The captain not bad for veteran Madeleine or the adventure of the wind and spray quickly pulled anchor and moved on her new fishing buddy and first time as well as the motion of the boat to another spot. angler, Charlotte. I hope they will once we cleared the breakwater. I both remember this day forever. think some children might have had The 2nd stop was pure magic with Seeing their beaming faces and some trepidation in such a situation, most everyone aboard pulling on hearing their laughter will be forbut having 2 kids aboard, not one, fish including my two young anever etched in my memory. added some needed peer pressure. glers. They dropped down, felt the bites and when the rod went bendo, If you have kids, grandkids, great At our first of three stops, I showed we reeled them up. The girls grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc., the girls how the squid strips were screamed with joy and exclaimed MDRA has a free youth day aboard put on the hooks and how the reels what a long way down it was. A few the Betty O this summer on August worked. In addition, I let the crew times I had to help keep the rod 15th. I hope you will join us with know that the girls would need help held to the rail so that it didn t go your favorite kids to enjoy a pasthrough-out the day. The crew flying about when they reeled, but time so near and dear to our club. aboard our local boats really that is part of hosting kids. worked to make it a great adventure -Joshua Gerson

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10 Vintage Scoop

11 $425 Member Price $450 NonMembers

12 New Club Shirts and Membership cards will be distributed at the May 10th Meeting/Derby Seminar. Free to Members in good standing. Ask for yours! Your MDRA club membership card entitles you to discounts at these fine establishments. Show them we appreciate their support. Patronize and save! 4915 W. Rosecrans Ave Hawthorne, CA (310) % Discount excluding reels 4039 Lincoln Blvd Marina Del Rey, CA (310) % Discount Moving estimates call: Ted Cotter: or % off Labor for any move 8516 Lincoln Blvd. (At Manchester) Westchester, CA (310) % Discount Alaska Legacy Fish Camp LLC, Guide Alan Tappan Toll free (800) Mobile (907) % off June 1-8 & and Aug 29-Sept 10 for up to 4 anglers

13 Notice to Members We are currently participating in the Ralphs Rewards Community Contribution Program. Register with the program, and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to the club. Donations are growing thanks to members that participate. Do your part. It s easy! Follow the instructions below: Marina Del Rey Anglers 4230 Del Rey Ave. Box 530 Marina Del Rey, CA To: