TO KICK-OFF THE NEW YEAR, OUR GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE EVENING IS JEFF NICHOLS AUTHOR OF THE BOOK CAUGHT. JEFF HAS AN ECLECTIC BACKGROUND; HE IS AN AUTHOR WITH SEVERAL PUBLISHED BOOKS SUCH AS TRAIN WRECK WHICH WAS MADE INTO THE MOVIE "AMERICAN LOSER." HE WAS A CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR TO THE NEW YORK POST, AND WAS FEATURED ON NPR IN REGARDS TO THE DECLINE OF THE STRIPED BASS STOCKS. IN ADDITION TO THAT HE SPENT 15 YEARS AS A STAND-UP COMEDIAN IN NYC.
JEFF WILL BE PRESENTING ON HIS EXPERIENCES OF CHASING COW BASS AND HIS INVOLVEMENT IN THE BLACK MARKET SALE OF BASS. THIS WILL BE A FUN MEETING WITH SOME GOOD LAUGHS.
December Meeting: Banquet
IN LIEU OF THE DECEMBER MEETING WE ARE HOLDING THE CSA WINTER BANQUET. ALL CURRENT MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
THE BANQUET WILL BE HELD DECEMBER 6TH 2015
12 NOON TO 4 O'CLOCK PM
AT THE SEASONS ON THE TRADITIONS GOLF COURSE
IN WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT
THE COST IS $30 PER PERSON WHICH THE CLUB HAS SUPPLEMENTED BY $5 PER TICKET. FULL CATERED DINNER, GREAT PRIZES TO BE HAD.
THE CSA WINTER BANQUET IS THE SEND OFF OF A YEAR OF HARD WORK AND TIME PUT INTO THE SURF BY OUR CLUB MEMBERS. IT IS OUR LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR, (AT LEAST IT IS THIS YEAR), WHICH MARKS THE CUTOFF POINT OF OUR CLUB CONTESTS AND "THE END" OF ANOTHER STRIPED BASS FISHING SEASON, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FEW BRAVE SOULS SEARCHING FOR THE BASS A MONTH HONOR. WHICH HAS COMMENCED ALREADY.
BASED ON THE CLUB'S HIGH HOOKS, THIS YEAR WAS A YEAR OF BIG FISH. IF YOUR NAME IS ON A HIGH HOOK, WE WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT YOU WITH YOUR CERTIFICATE/ PLAQUE AT THE BANQUET. WE HOPE YOU WILL ATTEND AS THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BANQUET FOR SURE.
RAFFLES INCLUDE:
CUTTYHUNK TRIP FULL RIDE
SURF BELT SET UP, BELT, PLIER/SHEATH COMBO, FISH GRIPPER, AND DIVE KNIFE/SHEATH COMBO
GUY COTTON - NEW SURF TOP
BILLY D WRAPPED CUSTOM ROD? MAYBE MAYBE HE WRAPS IT FOR ME
MONTHLY MEETING: NOVEMBER 2015
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4TH 2015 6:30PM
GUEST SPEAKER: DJ MULLER
DJ MULLER IS A NEW JERSEY SURFCASTING GUIDE AND AUTHOR OF SEVERAL BOOKS ON SURFCASTING. HE IS WELL VERSED IN MANY DIFFERENT STYLES OF FISHING FROM CHUNKING TO PLUGS AND JIGGING SOFT PLASTICS.
DJ WILL BE SPEAKING ON THE INTRACACIES OF FISHING SOFT STRUCTURE AND THE UNIVERSAL APPROACH TO FISHING SOFT STRUCTURE. IN TURN, DJ'S TALK WORKS OUT WELL AS A PRIMER FOR THE CLUB'S FALL TRIP TO NEW JERSEY. DJ WILL ALSO FIELD A Q & A SESSION ON CUTTYHUNK AND BLOCK ISLAND.
***REMINDER***
NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE DECEMBER 6th AWARDS BANQUET.
MONTHLY MEETING: OCTOBER 2015
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7th 2015 6:30PM
AT THE SURF CLUB, 87 SURF CLUB ROAD, MADISON CT
GUEST SPEAKER: FRAN MCGRATH
KNOWN AS "THE DERBY GENTLEMAN" FRAN IS BOTH A STUDENT AND TEACHER OF THE SURFCASTING TRADITION. MORE SPECIFICALLY HE IS NO STRANGER TO LARGE BASS, THEIR HABITS AND HOW THEY MOVE AND FEED. FRAN HAS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE SPANNING FORAGE FISH HABITS TO THE INFLUENCE OF TIDE HEIGHTS AND WIND DIRECTION ON THE GAMEFISH WE ALL PURSUE.
FRAN WILL SHARE HIS THEORY ON STRIPED BASS MOVEMENTS IN THE FALL, BOTH OUT FRONT AND IN THE RIVERS, AND WHY HE BELIEVES CERTAIN AREAS WILL GIVE YOU A BETTER SHOT AT A COW BASS.
AS ALWAYS OUR MEETINGS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. SEE YOU THERE.
MONTHLY MEETING: SEPTEMBER 2015
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND 6:30PM
THE SURF CLUB 87 SURF CLUB ROAD, MADISON
GREETINGS C.S.A. MEMBERS
THE SEPTEMBER MEETING WILL BE A PANEL DISCUSSION ON FISHING CUTTYHUNK ISLAND, MA. THE PANEL WILL BE MADE UP OF OUR OWN MEMBERS WHO HAVE A GOOD AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE FISHING THIS FABLED ISLAND. THIS WILL BE A WORTH-WHILE MEETING AS IT COMES JUST BEFORE THE CLUB'S FALL TRIP.
WE WILL ALSO DISCUSS THE CUTTYHUNK OPEN TOURNAMENT, THE RULES, AND SOME STRATEGY.
SO COME AND JOIN US TO KICK-OFF THE FALL FISHING SEASON!!!
MONTHLY MEETING: JULY 2015
WEDNESDAY JULY 1ST 6:30PM
THE SURF CLUB 87 SURF CLUB ROAD, MADISON
WE WILL MEET UNDER THE CEDARS AT THE GRILLS
THIS IS OUR ANNUAL POTLUCK STYLE PICNIC. THE CLUB PROVIDES HOT DOGS AND HAMBURGERS PLUS ALL THE FIXINGS, AND THE SIDE DISHES ARE UP TO THE MEMBERS! THIS IS A FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVENT, BRING THEM ALL. A GOOD TIME EVENT WHERE WE CAN TELL SOME FISH STORIES, SOME LIES, AND ENJOY A SUMMER EVENING.
***bug spray not included
MONTHLY MEETING: JUNE 2015 →
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3RD 7PM
THE SURF CLUB, 87 SURF CLUB ROAD, MADISON
GUEST SPEAKER: DAVID BLATT, CT DEEP
DAVID WILL BE PRESENTING ON PUBLIC ACCESS AND RIGHTS OF USE ALONG OUR COASTLINE AND TIDAL WATERS. DAVID IS WELL VERSED ON THE PUBLIC TRUST DOCTRINE, CONNECTICUT COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (CCMA) AND THE MYRIAD OF CONCERNS RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION THEREOF TO BOTH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SHORELINE LANDOWNERS.
THE SHORE BOUND ANGLER IS OFTEN CONFRONTED DURING OUR OUTINGS AND ODDS ARE NEITHER PARTY IN THESE SITUATIONS HAVE A CLUE ABOUT RIGHT OF ACCESS AND USE. DAVID DEALS WITH THESE CONCERNS ON A DAILY BASIS AND WILL SHED SOME LIGHT ON THE PUBLIC TRUST DOCTRINE AND WHAT IT MEANS, EFFORTS IN PROTECTING WATER-DEPENDENT USES AS DEMAND FOR DEVELOPMENT INCREASES, AND PROGRAMS DESIGNATED TO IMPROVING PUBLIC ACCESS SUCH AS THE SAVE THE SOUND LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM AND THE CT COASTAL ACCESS GUIDE.
THIS MEETING WILL BE OUR LAST PRESENTATION BASED MEETING UNTIL THE FALL.
AS ALWAYS OUR MEETINGS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
MONTHLY MEETING: MAY 2015
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 7PM
The Surf Club: 87 Surf Club Rd, Madison
Guest Speaker: Alan Caolo
Alan will be speaking on live bait tactics for the surfcaster. He will discuss the various baits available at different times of the year and their use for a number of target species that we pursue as Surfcasters.
Alan is a multi-talented fisherman, who utilizes many different forms of fishing to target his quarry. The constant in this equation is simple, the guy spends a lot of time on the water which translates to a good base of experience and knowledge about what happens under the surface of the water. He is a contributing author for several popular magazines, and has author two books. "Sight Fishing for Striped Bass" and "Fly Fisherman's Guide to: Atlantic Baitfish and Other Food Sources."
As always our meetings are free and open to the public.
MONTHLY MEETING: APRIL 2015
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at 7 PM
The Surf Club: 87 Surf Club Road, Madison
Guest Speaker: Ron Domurat
Ron will be speaking on the Martha's Vineyard Derby. He will share the excitement that surrounds the derby each year, some of the stories, and the great people who participate in this event.
Ron is a former surf fishing guide on Martha's Vineyard and last year completed a book entitled Three Decades of the Derby. He has served on the Derby committee and is active in the Martha's Vineyard Surfcasters Association.
As always meetings are free and open to the public.
MONTHLY MEETING: MARCH 2015
Wednesday March 4th, 2015 at 7PM
Madison Memorial Town Hall - 8 Meeting House Lane
Guest Speaker: John Skinner
John is well known for his educational books on Striped Bass with his most recent edition Striper Pursuit, has an exceptional library of annotated videos on YouTube, and has designed a computer based program called FishersLog for documenting and analyzing fishing outings. His devotion to the sport of surfcasting through teaching speaks volumes of his character. We hope you will join us for this meeting, and as always the meetings are free and open to the public.