Christopher LaPorta – NYSDEC – Artificial Reef
Program Coordinator – Marine Fishing Access & Artificial Reef
Programs
March 1 – Ward Melville Fishing Club Fishing Show
Legendary Surf Guide – Bill Wetzel
Pete Utschig of Comanche Surfcasting and Phase
Gear Plus His Film - “Magic Hour” and Surfcasting Tips.
Beach Clean-up –@ Truman’s Beach – East Marion
- 11 Am to 1 PM. Lunch will be provided. Trash Bags will be provided.
Bring gloves and a pickup device if you have one.
May: 5/23-6/01 Spring North Fork Anglers Tournament – Friday 5/23 6:00 PM to Sunday 6/01 9:00 AM Prizes: $100 largest Bass over 28 inches and $100 Largest Bluefish any weight. Southold Town waters only. If you can walk to a rock in the water that’s fine. No Swimming to rocks. Text or email and additionally record your participation and any catch information on our Club website by Noon Sunday 6/01 to Rich Strzepek – 631-793-9143. Updates of the progress of the Tournament will be emailed daily.
Pete Utschig of Comanche Surfcasting and Phase Gear
Plus His Film - “Magic Hour” and Surfcasting Tips. Meeting Time: 7:30 PM
June - Fluke Trip – Wednesday June 4th on the Fishy Business –
Orient. 5:30 AM at the dock. 15 members/guests maximum Cost: $140 Bring your own food and beverages. Club will pick up the mate’s tip. The cost must be paid in advance by the May club meeting. If you can’t make the April or May meetings you can mail a check to Steve Kellner. See Club roster. No Dough – No go!!!!
Capt. Craig Cantelmo – VP Pure Fishing – Van Staal Reels and Noted Guide and Surfcaster.
Julie Dickerson – NYDEC Environmental Conservation
Officer (ECO) Newly assigned to the East End.
TBD
Matt Broderick – Editor – The Fisherman
Magazine – Fishing for Tog from Shore
(Tentative) Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic. It will be held from Noon, Friday, September 26 till Noon, Sunday, September 28.
October – 10/10 to 10/19 - Fall Club Tournament – Friday October 10 – start 6:00 PM, to Sunday October 19 ending at 9:00 AM. All Suffolk County waters. The Largest Bass over 28 inches or Bluefish any size wins a $100 prize each. If you can walk to a rock in the water that’s fine. No Swimming to rocks. Text your participation and any catch information on the Club website by Noon Sunday 10/19 to Rich Strzepek at 631-793-9143. Updates will be provided daily.
October – Date 10/11 – Blackfish Shore Rodeo – Lands’ End
Beach – Orient: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Lunch. 12:30 to 4:00 PM fishing.- BYO bait and beverages. Club will provide a Hero Lunch. Don’t forget your measuring tape. Minimum size 16 inches 2 per person. $50 prize for largest Blackfish, 2 nd prize $25.
TBD
Potential Blackfish Shore Rodeo – Lands’ End Beach –
Orient: 11 AM to 2:00 PM - BYO bait, food, and beverages. Don’t forget your measuring tape.
$25 prize for largest Blackfish
November – 11/20 Thursday – 2025 Annual Club Dinner with Awards, Tackle Raffle $1 per ticket and 4 Attendance Drawings for $100 cash @. Diggers in Riverhead 6:30 PM. Buffet dinner, desserts, soft drinks and coffee/tea. Cash Bar for adult beverages. Members Free (1 Family membership member free, balance $45 each) and Guests $45. NOTE: Dinner is one WEEK EARLIER than regular meeting night due to Thanksgiving holiday usually falling on the regular meeting night.
December – 12/11 Meeting NOTE: Meeting is TWO WEEKS EARLIER due to the regular meeting night falling near Christmas day.