Wahoo is our October species of the month. All anglers that submit wahoo starting October 1st will received double points (35 points for fish, and 1 point per inch), so a 45″ wahoo will give the angler and captain160 points.
Appearance: A member of the mackerel family, long and streamlined with about 30 dark wavy bars for camouflage. Found offshore, generally not in schools. Known for tremendous runs and shifts of direction. State record is 139lbs, caught near Marathon. Wahoo are caught by trolling bait and artificial lures on flatlines.
Jim Blake (My Time) is leading the Captain scoreboard with 7,745 points and Chris Thomas (Holdemhook) has the Angler scoreboard at 6,603 points.
The annual contest ends on the last day of November. Make sure you are turning in all your fish, Our October wristband is Black/Pink.
Swordfish, also known as broadbills in some countries, are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish are found widely in tropical and temperate parts of the Atlantic.
Recreational anglers hunting for Swordfish can only catch with hook and line only. 1 per person not to exceed a maximum of 4 per recreational vessel. Minimum catch length is 47″ lower jaw to fork.
Open year round season
Swordfish damaged by shark bites may be retained only if the remainder of the carcass is at least 47 inches lower jaw fork length or 25 inches cleithrum to keel length.
Swordfish is the OAPB September species of the month. All participating members in our annual contest will receive double points for toward the Angler and Captain of the Year Award, and the trip to Quepos, Costa Rica to fish with JP Fishing Charters.
Reminder: The annual contest ends in 90 days. Turn in all points, but submitting your fish online.
Jerry Squadrito has a 1984 27′ Tiara for sale. Asking price is $3,000. The vessel does need some work. He would like to see it go to a club member. Call or email him for more information or to set up a time to view it. 954-682-2128 or email squadricop@gmail.com
We will be having Dennis Forgione as our guest speaker tonight 7pm at the Sands Harbor, North Dock. He will be discussing Offshore Fishing. Times, areas, tides, tackle, bait, and overall how to identify and target a specific species. Dennis is extremely good at explaining what works for him, and how you can use these tactics to get more fish in the boat.
Tonight’s raffle:
1)Rod/Reel Combo: Penn Fathom 40LDHS 7:1 ratio on a Chaos(15-50)7’-0” live bait rod This reel has an ultrafast line pickup rate at 60”, which is 5’ per crank. Perfect for Kingfish and Sailfish. Valued ($410)
2)Reliable Kill Bag: 18 x 36 – Perfect for heading out for Snapper/Grouper- Valued at $199
Will have other raffle items, but those are the main prizes. We will have the 50/50 raffle as well.
The Penn Fathom/Chaos Rod you will see at all of our events from this point forward. Our goal is to offer a PAIR of these at every meeting. Of course, increasing the value(quality) of our items means it decreases the quantity of items. We are a fast growing fishing club, so our thoughts are let start getting the tools into our members hands that help them perform better, and bring more fish to the table.
The products that you will see on display are for viewing upon the request of the companies that provide the raffle items. Of course, all products can be picked up through the club. I am still setting up the codes that will allow members to go online, and input the code to discount the product. Once I get this up and running everyone will get an email.
We will have Ronda Bunker in the house tonight to quickly go over the Pompano Beach Boat Parade. We have several members that do the parade every year, and I am going to coordinate to see if the club can be more active in this event.
REMINDER: All club meetings are closed, and open to members and immediate family only.
If you would like to be a member please visit MEMBER REGISTRATION.
Call or email me if you have any questions at all.
OAPB Sailfish Tournament Chair, Jason Edinger, cruising over to Bimini for a quick session. 50+ lb King Mackerel, Blackfins, Golden Tile, Red Snapper, a few rat Kings, and some Lobsters! Great job!
OAPB Chili-Cookoff is in 4 days! You have two more days to sign your team up for the event on Saturday at 26 Degrees. We have 10 teams as of now prepping and doing trial runs of their secret recipes.
TEAM HAMMER
ISLAND GIRL
GOOD EATS
CHILLIN’
PETE’S MEATS
CHILI LICIOUS
EL DIABLO BURN
FLAMING BUNGHOLES
TEXAS GAS BLASTERS
LOCO PEPPERS
Come on out, and taste some different styles of chili at the Offshore Anglers of Pompano Beach Chili-Cookoff. The 26 Degrees Brewery will have some new brews and some great old brews for the event!!
OAPB Member Trae West heading out with the crew, and having a sick day on the water!! Mixed bag of goodies: Kings, Dolphins, and Snappers. People pay good money for that kind of action. Congratulations!!!
Our annual Chili Cook-Off is going down next Saturday the 19th starting at 7pm at the 26 Degrees Brewery on Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach. We have 10 teams signed up, and preparing their garden spices and herbs to win the Offshore Anglers of Pompano Beach event. All teams will gain 300 points toward the Captain and Angler of the year award that will send them to Quepos, Costa Rica to fish with JP Fishing Charters. The winner will walk away $250 cash in their pockets. If you have not signed up get off your butts and get it done!
Daily Bag Limit is 1 per day or 6 per vessel, whichever is less
Minimum size is 33″ Fork Length (FL)
Cobia is a favorite sport fish for many shoreline and off-shore anglers because it is one of the few species that are found throughout Florida’s marine environment. Like many of the pelagic species, Cobia are highly mobile but are also attracted to buoys, channel markers and other floating objects where they feed on fish, crabs, shrimp and squid. Cobia prefer water temps above 68 degrees and migrate to the south in October to avoid cold water temperatures in the northern parts of the state. Anglers often target them visually around buoys, over grass flats and along sandy beaches. This visual targeting, and the subsequent chase, often results in “spooked” Cobia that can be difficult to catch. While hungry and “un-spooked” Cobia will take almost anything, live eels, pinfish or blue runners have proven to be irresistible to even the most finicky Cobia. A wide range of tackle can be used depending on the location and bait. Spinnin or bait-casting tackle with 15 to 30lb test is commonly used.
As our species of the month. All anglers and captains will receive double points toward our annual contest for the Captain and Anglers of the Year award. Our wristband that must be in photos with the fish submittal are Yellow.
