Flounder and the Awesome Threesome

July 2015, Volume 15, Number 7 TAC TIMES A Publication of the Tidewater Anglers Club Next Meeting: July 14, 2015 Meeting Place: Bayside Presbyterian Church Speaker: Carl Herring, David Jernigan, and Skip Santti Web Address: Tidewateranglersclub.org MEETING ROOM CHANGED to ROOM 508 BECAUSE of BLOOD DRIVE Flounder and the Awesome Threesome Club members Carl Herring, David Jernigan, and Skip Santti will be a panel to answer our questions. Each of these men are absolute power houses of knowledge when it comes to catching flounder. They each also have powerful histories for being able to catch these fish when others cannot. The format for this program will be questions and answers where we, club members, ask the questions and the panel will answer them. The panel members will not have any prepared material; they will simply answer our questions. You can direct questions to one individual or to all three. We have told the panel they are not expected to give away any special spots or their special baits. What you learn from this program will be the result of what questions we ask. Be sure to come and bring all of those special questions. Flounder Tournament Schedule for July 18 th The tournament is for members and a friend and will be help July 18 th. You can launch anywhere in Virginia or North Carolina and fish anywhere within these states. Lines in time is 7:00 am the scales open at 3:30 pm and you must in the weigh in line by 4:00 pm. Weigh in will be at Max Kings Boat Store and prizes will be given for the heaviest stringer of four and for the largest single Flounder. The entry fee will be $10.00 per person no matter what the age. A registration form is in this newsletter and will be at the meeting. For additional information see or phone Carl Herring (539-3333). Upcoming Club Event Sat. Aug. 1 st - Haygood Flea Market 8:00 1:00 call George Kurz at (757-450-2722) for more information Wed. Aug 5 th.- Rogers Family Kids Fishing Day at the Lynnhaven Pier 7:30 2:00 call Bill Swanner (757-630-0435) Mon. Aug 6 th - Club Fishing Day at the Ocean View Pier 1:00pm --8:00pm. Sat. Aug. 8 th - Catching for Kids/ Club Challenge call Carl Herring (593-3333) if you wish to fish in this event See the TAC Club Calendar in this newsletter or on line for other club events

Up Coming Veteran s Fishing Events Co Chairman: Mike Sellers and Mike Williams have put out information for the May Veteran s events. They are as follows: Tues. Aug. 18 th - Buckroe Pier: All Vets arrive by 4:30 p.m.; End at 8:30 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 10 th - Military Appreciation Day at the Hampton Veterans Hospital Tues. Sept. 22 nd - Va. Beach Fishing Pier: Some Vets arrive by 9:30 a.m.; SCI/CLC arrives by 10:00 a.m.; End at 2:30 p.m. (Hotdog/hamburger/fries/drink provided by Pier). It is important to notify Mike Williams 407-5069 or Mike Sellers 374-9634 if you plan to participate. Some Club Members Catching Not Just Fishing David Jernigan with two Flounders he caught one weighing in at 4 lb. 12 oz.

JUNE 2015 TAC PRIZE FISH LEADERS Saltwater SPECIES ANGLER WEIGHT LOCATION DATE / BAIT MINIMUM SIZE 1st Bluefish 8 2nd Bluefish 8 1st Cobia 27.5 2nd Cobia 27.5 1st Croaker 1.5 2nd Croaker 1.5 1st Dolphin 12.5 2nd Dolphin 12.5 1st Flounder 3.5 2nd Flounder 3.5 1st Grey Trout 4.5 2nd Grey trout 4.5 1st King Mackerel 10 2nd King Mackerel 10 1 st Sea Mullet 12oz 2 nd Sea Mullet 12oz 1st Sea Bass 2.5 2nd Sea Bass 2.5 1st Sheepshead 5 2nd Sheepshead 5 1st Spadefish 4.5 2nd Spadefish 4.5 1st Spanish Mackerel 2 2nd Spanish Mackerel 2 1st Speckle Trout 2.5 2nd Speckle Trout 2.5 1st Spot 8 oz. 2nd Spot 8 oz. 1st Striper 20 2nd Striper 20 1st Tausug 4.5 2nd Tausug 4.5 Tuna See Footer FRESHWATER 1st Bluegill 8 oz. 2nd Bluegill 8oz 1st Chain Pickerel Bob Mandigo 3lb. 2oz Lake Cahoon 04/04/15---Minnow 2 2nd Chain Pickerel Steve Harding 2lb. 13oz Lake Smith 04/27/15 Jig/Minnow 2 1st Crappie Carl Herring 2 lb. 0 oz Kerr Lake 03/11/15--Jig/ Minnow 1 2nd Crappie Monty Mitchell 1 lb. 15.5oz. Kerr Lake 03/17/15 Jig/Minnow 1 1st White Perch 10 oz 2nd White Perch 10 oz 1st Yellow Perch Steve Harding 1 lb 2 oz Indian Town Creek 01/25/15 Jig/ Minnow 10 oz 2nd Yellow Perch 10 oz 1st Shellcracker 2nd Shellcracker 1st Blue Catfish 15 2nd Blue Catfish 15 1st White Bass 6 2nd White Bass 6 1st Flathead Catfish 12.5 2nd Flathead Catfish 12.5 1st Large Mouth Bass Steve Harding 5 lb 5oz Lake Cahoon 06/09/15---Blue Gill 4 2nd Large Mouth Bass 4 TUNA BLUE FIN 50 LBS / YELLOW FIN OR BIG EYE 35 LBS ** New Club Record 8 oz 8 oz

Remember to be eligible for annual awards fish forms must to be turned in by the January 2015 meeting. I (Printed Name) here by certify that the following statements are true and I have complied with all the rules for this contest. All blanks on this form must be completed Species: Date Caught: Weight Lbs. Oz. Location Caught: Length Lure or Bait: Rod: Reel: Line Test (pounds): Anglers Signature Junior Ladies Released Weighed Released Scale # Weighing Station Name &Location: Weigh Master or Witness: Entry forms must be in the hands of the Prize Fish Committee by the second meeting following the date of capture of the fish. EXCEPT: that forms for December captures must be turned in by the following January s general meeting. Forms can be mailed to the following address: TIDEWATER ANGLERS CLUB, PO BOX 55312, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA 23471-9312 2-2013 Club Officers and Board of Directors for 2015 President Bob Mandigo First Vice President Leslie Parr Second Vice President Mike Sellers Treasurer Phil Townsend Secretary Mike Ruggles Board Members: Carl Herring, Steve Harding, Paul Johnson, George Kurz, Carl Lilieberg, Jeri Sellers, Mike Williams, ***Discount: Sea Tow will give TAC Members a $15.00 discount on a Gold Card Membership, regularly $169.00. Use the promo code: FCD when you apply. This offer will run to 06/30/2015. If you ever have to be towed in you will find out how inexpensive the Sea Tow Membership really can be. A tow from the forth island will cost over $350. Club Jackets and Hooded Sweatshirts Talk to Paul Johnson Have you checked out the club web site and Facebook page lately? If you have not you should because between the two you can get almost any information you want or need about the club. There are also pictures of members and their catches and links to other web sites. Tidewateranglersclub.org www. Facebook.com/tidewateranglersclub

Tidewater Angler s Club OFFICIAL ENTRY BLANK Items considered will be size of fish and tackle employed. Entries must be made on the Prize Fish Form and may be accompanied by your story of what you consider an outstanding experience. Any species of finfish will be eligible. **Decisions of the Prize Fish Committee will be final** THE ANNUAL PRIZE-FISHING CONTEST RULES and CONDITIONS - AS REVISED IN January 2009 1. All blanks, except girth, on entry forms must be completely filled in to be considered for an award. 2. This contest will run from January 1 through December 31. Entry forms must be in the hands of the Prize Fish Committee by the second meeting following the date of capture. Exception: Entry forms for fish captured in December must be in the hands of the committee by the next general club meeting in January. Any entry forms not received within this period will not be accepted. 3. The territorial limits for this contest shall be the entire states of Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. 4. Only fish taken on hook and line during the open season and from waters open to the public for fishing are acceptable as entries. No assistance at the rod or line shall be permitted, except holding the leader while the fish is being gaffed or boated. There are no restrictions on tackle specifications. 5. This contest is open only to members of the T.A.C. whose dues have been paid before the date of capture. 6. Fish must be weighed on tested public scales in the presence of one signing witness. Fish will be judged to the nearest ounce. 7. No member shall receive more the one award for the same species of fish in the annual contest. 8. Entries in the monthly contest will be considered in the annual contest for size and weight only if they are among the established annual classes and meet the rules on this page. 9. Acceptability of fish entered will be entirely within the discretion of the Prize Fish Committee, whose decision will be final. 10. In case of a tie, length, then date of capture, then first fish submitted will be used to determine the winner. 11. Regular Awards based on weight: eligible fish must be at least 50% of the minimum weight required for a Virginia Citation. 12. Release Awards based on length: eligible fish must be at least 75% of the minimum length required for a Virginia Citation rounded up to the next inch. 13. Junior Awards: there is no minimum length or weight requirement, all fish are eligible. (Juniors members age 15 and under). HOW TO MEASURE LENGTH A first and second place award will be offered in each class and will be presented at the annual banquet. There will be monthly awards for outstanding catches in fresh and salt water. All species are eligible for the Fish of The Year Trophy.

Items of Interest ** Coast Guard Launches Boating Safety Mobile App. Are you a boater? If so, you ve probably heard countless tips about how to keep yourself safe while on the water. You also probably have all the necessary safety equipment, such as a marine VHF radio and lifejackets. But, there s one thing you probably don t have: a boating safety mobile application that will allow you to access crucial boating information instantaneously. With the launch of the Coast Guard mobile application, you can have all this information, and more, at your fingertips - See more at: http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2015/05/coast-guard-launches-boating-safety-mobileapp/#sthash.jusvh3iy.dpuf ** Lynnhaven Pier passes have been donated to TAC by Aberdeen Barn for up to 4 people to fish at no charge, contact Mike Williams at 489-9070 for more info. ** Raffle Prize at July Meeting At the July meeting our raffle prize will be a $50.00 gift certificate to a local restaurant. ** Ten Minute Presentation by a Club Member At our July meeting Mike Sellers will demonstrate his method of throwing a cast net ** VMRC to discuss Speckled Trout in VA Joe Cimino will meet with us to discuss speckled trout concerns at 6:00 PM on July 15 th at the VMRC offices. Please notify anyone that you believe is interested, especially those that appeared before FMAC when speckled trout regulations were discussed. **Scientists expect slightly below average Chesapeake Bay dead zone this summer Scientists are expecting that this year s Chesapeake Bay hypoxic low-oxygen zone, also called the dead zone, will be approximately 1.37 cubic miles about the volume of 2.3 million Olympic-size swimming pools. While still large, this is 10 percent lower than the long-term average as measured since 1950. The anoxic portion of the zone, which contains no oxygen at all, is predicted to be 0.27 cubic miles in early summer, growing to 0.28 cubic miles by late summer. Low river flow and low nutrient loading from the Susquehanna River this spring account for the smaller predicted size. ** Virginia s Offshore Wind Energy Area We are seeking your participation in the upcoming meeting on July 13, from 530-630p at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission Library. This meeting is intended for the Recreational anglers fishing, diving or transiting through the designated Wind Energy Area. Virginia s designated offshore commercial wind energy area is 24 nautical miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. To have the attachment with a lot of additional information sent to you e-mail Leslie Parr at Aleslie.parr@lfg.com and request the attachment.

Hatteras Village Surf Tournament For additional Informational call Bob Mandigo at 499-1834

The Schedule of events for the Hatteras Village Surf Fishing Tournament

2015 July August September October November December 1 WED SAT Haygood Flea TUE THU SUN TUE Market 0800-1300 2 THU SUN WED FRI MON WED 3 FRI July 4th holiday MON THU SAT TAC Speckled TUE THU Trout & Spot tournament (Lynnhaven): 0700-1500, high tide ~ 1355 4 SAT July 4th TUE FRI SUN WED FRI 5 SUN WED Rodgers Family Kids Fishing Day, Lynnhaven Pier 0715-1400 SAT MON THU Hatteras Surf Tournament 6 MON THU Ocean View pier fishing: 1300-1900, high tide ~ 1520 SUN TUE FRI Hatteras Surf Tournament 7 TUE FRI MON Labor Day WED SAT MON 8 WED Ocean View pier SAT Catchin' for Kids - TUE General meeting THU SUN TUE General w/vets 1000-1430 Anglers Club Chalenge meeting: Holiday Potluck 9 THU Buckroe pier fishing: 1400-1900, high tide ~ 1615 SUN WED VB pier fishing: 1300-2000, high tide ~ 1810 10 FRI MON THU VAMC: Military Appreciation Day 0900-1400 11 SAT TUE General meeting: Fish Fry FRI SUN Cookout at Townsend's 1300-1700 SAT SUN FRI MON WED SAT TUE General meeting - Hot Dog/Chili Night WED Veterans Day 12 SUN WED SAT MON Columbus Day THU SAT THU FRI 13 MON THU SUN TUE General meeting FRI SUN 14 TUE General Meeting FRI MON WED SAT MON 15 WED SAT TUE THU SUN TUE 16 THU SUN WED FRI MON WED 17 FRI MON THU SAT TAC Speckled Trout tournament (Rudee): 0700-1500, high tide ~ 1110 TUE THU 18 SAT TAC Flounder tournament: 0700-1500, high tide ~ 1039 TUE Buckroe pier w/vets 1700-2030 FRI SUN WED FRI 19 SUN WED SAT TAC surf fishing MON THU SAT at Ft. Story: 0800-1430, high tide ~ 1230 20 MON THU SUN TUE FRI SUN 21 TUE FRI MON WED SAT MON 22 WED SAT TUE VB Pier w/vets THU SUN TUE 1000-1430 23 THU SUN WED FRI MON WED 24 FRI MON THU SAT TUE Board meeting THU 25 SAT TUE Board meeting FRI SUN WED FRI Christmas 26 SUN WED SAT MON THU Thanksgiving SAT 27 MON THU SUN TUE Board meeting FRI SUN 28 TUE Board meeting FRI MON WED SAT MON 29 WED SAT TUE Board meeting THU SUN TUE 30 THU SUN WED FRI MON WED 31 FRI MON SAT THU

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