By Jody Steele
The Fish of the Month
There are two species out there waiting for you in the month of January-Kingfish and Wahoo. Take your fish to MarineMax tackle shop for a weigh-in to be eligible for a $50 Gift Certificate and angling bragging rights.
Ocean Reef Sailfish Championship
The Ocean Reef Sailfish Championship includes a series of tournaments. The next is later this month with the Reef Cup Invitational Sailfish Tournament scheduled for Thursday, January 28th to Saturday, January 30th. Mark your calendars for this traditional Ocean Reef event where if you are not on the water, you can celebrate with the annual viewing of anglers returning to the Reef every afternoon.
The Card Sound Shooting Sports Range is now requiring booking online by going to rodandgun.org and filling out the form that asks for your email address, name, mobile phone number, ORC Account number, the number in your group, shooting experience level, date, and time. After hitting “submit” you will receive a copy of your responses by email. Booking or canceling should be done with no less than an hour notice. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an experienced shooter unless taking scheduled lessons with an instructor. The minimum shooting age at The Range is 8 years old. The Range is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Members should arrive at the Range by 2:15 PM. Rod and Gun Club Members must accompany their guests.
Share Your Sporting Pictures
Check out the fabulous fishing pictures and congratulations to these anglers! Email your sporting pictures to jodylsteele@gmail.com.
2021 – A nice haul of Queen Snappers caught on Gerald Blackie’s Red Lion. With anglers Rob Gothier, Jay Guarch, and Gerald Blackie.