“Fish Smarter, Not Harder” Class Scheduled
I know a lot of you have been waiting for our comprehensive fishing course to be scheduled and we have finally got it in the calendar. This class is the absolute “nuts and bolts” to fishing and boating in southwest Florida and is a do not miss for anyone who recently moved to our area or is a new boater. It will be held at the YMCA in Venice.
Click HERE for more information on dates/times. This course will dramatically shorten your learning curve and raise your confidence, ultimately teaching you in hours, what takes years to learn.
Please call Kevin at (941) 234-2041 for pricing. Gulf to Bay Fishing Club members receive a 20% discount off tuition.
Looking for a Fishing Companion
View to the north from home on Lemon Bay
I live on Lemon Bay in Englewood. While I have a lifetime of experience from bait casting and spin fishing to fly fishing, I’m new to the world of salt water fishing. I’d like to hook up with someone looking for a companion interested in fishing for snook, redfish, tarpon and largemouth bass. That’s not to say I wouldn’t be interested in sharing expenses for an offshore trip, although I’m not equipped for such fishing. In addition, I’ve got a fly fishing kayak and Lemon Bay right out in front of me if you’re interested in kayak fishing for reds and snook. I’m here from around Nov 15 through May 1. My wife is disabled and takes a fair amount of my time caring for her. As a result I’ve not had much opportunity to meet fellow fishermen. Kevin Dieter knows me well in the event you’d like a reference.
Portable GPS/Fishfinder for Freedom Boat Club members
Ok so I have this contraption for you freedom boat club members, I have a way you can up your fish finding ability. So here is a Lowrance HDS 5 with upgraded 50/200khz transducer “COMPLETLY PORTABLE” (transducer is portable as well). The head unit has suction cups and will adhear to any flat surface at the helm, the transducer will mount to the back of the transom and will stay there all day. I have personaly tested the transducer mount to speeds of 36kts and it held tight and did not budge an inch.
This unit will enable you to find new fishing spots and not have to rely on public artificial reefs that are over pressured, with grouper being closed this unit will help you find those ledges that hold quality snapper! This unit will mark fish and structure at over 30mph so when your running from one spot to another you can see whats below you. This is a great investment especially if you love to fish offshore or are wanting to get to that next level!
I am selling these at a great price and it will include:
Brand New Lowrance HDS 5 w/ Nautic insight mapping
New 50/200khz Transducer w/ cord tie-downs
Portable mounting brackets for transducer and head-unit
12volt DC clamps and cigarette lighter power options (both included)
Safety teather for transducer
All this for $799
To find out more about Lowrance HDS go to http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Marine/HDS-High-Definition-System/HDS-5-FishfinderGPS-Chartplotter/
If you would like more information or would like a demo of the unit please call me at
407-436-6268 cell or email me timnoe@live.com
Ice Fishing
Sunday or Monday. Anybody interested ?? Weather should be perfect…
K
Feb 25th?
Any ideas for the Feb 25 get together? Raft off, cruise to somewhere?
Club Meeting Feb 21st
The February club meeting will be on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 pm. Location will again be Marine Max in Venice.
Disregard the calendar on the home page that says the meeting is on Feb 16th. That is an error and we are trying to figure out where it came from and how to delete it.
See you all on the 21st !
Club Cookout Jan 28th
Although it was a bit breezy, we had an awesome time at our first Gulf to Bay Fishing Club weekend get-together:
Social Gathering at Gecko’s Sarasota
Just thinking a casual get together would be fun. Gecko’s Sarasota on 41 has a nice outdoor patio and also has the hook it and cook it deal. I was thinking FEB 7th, that is a Tuesday around 6:30. If anyone wants to suggest a better location, date, time etc lets hear it.
Eisenglass
I was hoping someone in the club could recommend an outfit near Venice that could make up some eisenglass panels for my boat. Appreciate the help….John
Custom Fabrication
Hi all, I just had a custom made leaning post made and installed on my Polar 2010 Bay by Hot Tops Marine. While they are located a little distance in No Fort Meyers, their work was spot on and very reasonable. Contact me if you wish to see their work and to contact them.
Regards Captn Jim