North Florida Gulf Fishing Club - Speakers

Meeting Date:  June 05, 2008
Speaker(s):  Larry Sanders
Topic(s):  Targeting Flounder



Meeting Date:  May 01, 2008
Speaker(s):  Jim Chalkley (Chalk)
Topic(s):  Fishing St. Joe Bay



Meeting Date:  April 03, 2008
Speaker(s):  Ganesh Chitani (noleflyfisher)
Topic(s):  Fly Fishing



Meeting Date:  March 06, 2008
Speaker(s):  Pat McGriff
Topic(s):  Keaton Beach area trout fishing
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  February 07, 2008
Speaker(s):  Bill Palmer, Tom Keels
Topic(s):  Bill will talk Redfishing while Tom will give a demo of the NFGFC website and a tutorial on posting pictures on websites
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  October 03, 2007
Speaker(s):  John Vickers
Topic(s):  Meeting to participate in the Oct. 6 Draw Tournament



Meeting Date:  July 19, 2007
Speaker(s):  Captain Reggie Roddenberry
Topic(s):  Beginner and Intermediate saltwater fly fishing.



Meeting Date:  June 21, 2007
Speaker(s):  Captain Randy Peart
Topic(s):  Speaking on inshore and nearshore summertime tactics.
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  May 17, 2007
Speaker(s):  Tina Mazanek
Topic(s):  HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS



Meeting Date:  April 19, 2007
Speaker(s):  Captain Gary Goodrich
Topic(s):  TBA



Meeting Date:  March 15, 2007
Speaker(s):  FWC Law Enforcement
Topic(s):  TBA
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  February 15, 2007
Speaker(s):  Capt. Pat McGriff
Topic(s):  Fishing Keaton Beach
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  January 18, 2007
Speaker(s):  Chris Schroeder, Lead Mechanic from Don's Boats formerly Bellflower Marine
Topic(s):  Chris will be speaking about motor do's and don'ts and general boat and motor maintenance.
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  January 19, 2006
Speaker(s):  Jerry Stakely, V.P. IFA Redfish Tour
Topic(s):  He will be speaking about the IFA redfish tour and events for 2006.

Also, Our 2006 Tournament Director, Mr. Steve Taylor will be giving us the details for our first tournament of the year on January 21. In addition, Steve will update us on this year’s tournament schedule.



Meeting Date:  July 21, 2005
Speaker(s):  Sean Patronis, Tom Keels
Topic(s):  Scuba Diving & Spearfishing
Our speakers will be discussing the basics for scuba diving and spearfishing
including training, gear, techniques, locations, etc.



Meeting Date:  May 19, 2005
Speaker(s):  Capt. Randy Peart
Topic(s):  TBA



Meeting Date:  April 21, 2005
Speaker(s):  Ted Forsgren, Executive Director of the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida.
Topic(s):  Ted will be speaking about the upcoming battle with the Feds over Red and Black Grouper management in the Gulf of Mexico. This is a major issue for anyone who recreationally fishes in the Gulf for Grouper. All members are encouraged to attend and also encouraged to bring friends and associates who fish in the gulf for grouper.



Meeting Date:  February 17, 2005
Speaker(s):  Capt. Pat McGriff
Topic(s):  Fishing Keaton Beach Area



Meeting Date:  January 20, 2005
Speaker(s):  Steve Taylor - 2004 NFGFC Angler of the year and Tournament Director
Topic(s):  NFGFC Tournament Tournament Schedule and Rules
Winter Time Fishing



Meeting Date:  September 16, 2004
Speaker(s):  Capt. Randal Leger
Topic(s):  He will be speaking on catching trout and reds in the Econfina/Aucilla river areas. He will also be discussing a new redfish bait he is making and giving out some locations on a few good fishing spots.

http://www.nfgfc.org/docs/maps/hotspots.pdf

 

http://www.nfgfc.org/docs/maps/hotspotmap.pdf




Meeting Date:  June 17, 2004
Speaker(s):  Richard van Munster
Topic(s):  Rigging baits for trolling



Meeting Date:  April 15, 2004
Speaker(s):  Russ Cash
Topic(s):  Russ is a local expert around the St. Joe Bay, and Apalachicola Bay areas. He will be giving us tips on how to fish the St. Joe Bay area in preparation for our May 15th tournament over there. If you have never fished the bay, it can be quite a bit different than our area, with several different and unique techniques. Russ will also cover the different areas that can be productive in the gin clear water of St. Joe Bay.



Meeting Date:  March 18, 2004
Speaker(s):  Capt. Pat McGriff
Topic(s):  Keaton Beach Fishing Tactics



Meeting Date:  February 19, 2004
Speaker(s):  Mr. John Darrah with Marine Science Technologies, Inc.
Topic(s):  Mr. Darrah is the inventor of a corrosion prevention system called the mstGuardian. ( www.mstGuardian.com ) This system mounts permanently on any size marine engine from a 9.9 horsepower outboard to a 3500 horsepower commercial diesel and flushes salt out of the engine cooling system.



Meeting Date:  January 15, 2004
Speaker(s):  No Speaker. Mike Scibelli, Tournament Director
Topic(s):  Tournament Schedule for 2004, new rules



Meeting Date:  November 20, 2003
Speaker(s):  Capt. Vic Davis - Bafefoot Charters
Topic(s):  Winter time fishing for trout and reds



Meeting Date:  October 16, 2003
Speaker(s):  Billy McDaniel, BillyStix Custom Rods
Topic(s): 



Meeting Date:  September 18, 2003
Speaker(s):  Capt. Gene Stickland
Topic(s): 



Meeting Date:  August 21, 2003
Speaker(s):  David Zierden, Asstant State Climatologist, Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies at FSU
Topic(s):  El Niño and Other Forecasting Problems in North Florida



Meeting Date:  July 17, 2003
Speaker(s):  Capt. Pat McGriff, One More Cast Guide Service
Topic(s):  Capt. McGriff will be doing a question and answer session and you are encouraged to email him any questions or topics you would like discussed during the meeting.
Please email Pat McGriff your questions or topic suggestions to: onemorecast@perry.gulfnet.com



Meeting Date:  June 19, 2003
Speaker(s):  Mr. Scott Vascavage with OAR
Topic(s):  He is going to speak on some of the new reef deployments, the status of the St. George Island Bridge project, and some of the monitoring they have been doing on the existing reefs.



Meeting Date:  May 15, 2003
Speaker(s):  Mr. Brandon Bolinski with NOAA
Topic(s): 



Meeting Date:  April 17, 2003
Speaker(s):  Capt. Jay Wadsworth, Fishfinder Charters
Topic(s):  Grouper Fishing



Meeting Date:  March 20, 2003
Speaker(s):  Fishbites inventor Dr. William Carr
Topic(s):  Fishbites - development, uses, tips, etc.



Meeting Date:  February 20, 2003
Speaker(s):  Capt. Tom Stephens - Top Notch Offshore SportFishing Charters
Topic(s):  Light Tackle Offshore Fishing



Meeting Date:  January 16, 2003
Speaker(s):  Ms. Elizabeth Syfrette, NFGFC member and Engineer for Baskerville-Donovan
Topic(s):  Elizabeth is going to bring preliminary plans for the re-furbishing of the boat ramp facilities at the Old Spanish Fort ramp on the St. Marks and get input from NFGFC members. The design effort is underway, so let her know what you would like to see as far as boat ramps, paved parking, restrooms, and docking facilities are concerned. This project is a joint effort, financed by the City of St. Marks and the FWC out of money collected from the sales of fishing licenses. So, at least a little of our money is being well spent.



Meeting Date:  November 21, 2002
Speaker(s):  Ms. Bonnie Basham, Lobbyist for Standing Watch
Topic(s):  Standing Watch's political efforts for boaters and fishermen



Meeting Date:  September 26, 2002
Speaker(s):  Mutt Gillium
Topic(s):  Castnets



Meeting Date:  August 22, 2002
Speaker(s):  No Speaker This Time
Topic(s):  Topic, Anything you want to talk about



Meeting Date:  July 25, 2002
Speaker(s):  F.W.C Officers Charles Higman and Bill Kemp
Topic(s):  Boating Safety
Fishing Regulations
Fish Identification
Q & A Session



Meeting Date:  June 27, 2002
Speaker(s):  Capt. Randy Peart
Topic(s):  Light Tackle Fishing



Meeting Date:  May 23, 2002
Speaker(s):  Capt. Dave Lear
Bill Neal, Sunshine Boats
Topic(s):  Fishing Photography, IGFA Record Submission



Meeting Date:  May 16, 2002
Speaker(s):  Matt Driggers
Brian Walls
Topic(s):  Matt will discuss method and gear used for longling and netting. I think this will enlighten many as to why it is such a problem.
Brian will give a recap on the destin grouper closure meeting.



Meeting Date:  April 25, 2002
Speaker(s):  Capt. Jody Campbell
Topic(s):  Fishing in our area
Live baiting
Tarpon Fishing
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  April 18, 2002
Speaker(s):  Steve Stinson
Brian Walls
Tom Keels
Topic(s):  Club Business, Grouper Fishing, Flats Fishing



Meeting Date:  March 28, 2002
Speaker(s):  Ted Forsgren - Coastal Conservation Association
Topic(s):  Efforts of the CCA in fishing and manatee related issues
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  February 28, 2002
Speaker(s):  Danny Riley - Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection
Topic(s):  Fisheries Management and Conservation
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  January 24, 2002
Speaker(s):  Capt. Kamen Miller - Captial City Dive Charters
Topic(s):  Fishing and Diving Tips for St. Marks
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  December 13, 2001
Speaker(s):  Brian Walls
Topic(s):  Grouper fishing techniques for our area
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  November 08, 2001
Speaker(s):  Capt. Pat McGriff - One More Cast Guide Service
Topic(s):  Use of artificial baits including color selection
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  October 11, 2001
Speaker(s):  Bill Horn - Sea Grant
Topic(s):  Artificial Reef Program
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  September 13, 2001
Speaker(s):  Capt. Gene Strickland
Topic(s):  Use of live baits including rigging and knot tying
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  August 09, 2001
Speaker(s):  Capt. Vic Davis - Barefoot Charters
Wayne Jordan - Carolina Skiff
Steve Burke - Bellflower Marine in Tallahassee
Topic(s):  Trout Fishing around the Shell Point Area
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  July 12, 2001
Speaker(s):  Officer Karl Allen of the FWC
Topic(s):  Boating Safety
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



Meeting Date:  June 14, 2001
Speaker(s):  Capt. Pat McGriff - One More Cast Guide Service
Topic(s):  Trout Fishing
Meeting Minutes:  minutes



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