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December 3, 2019

MARINE MAINTENANCE MANAGERS

Shout out to Michael Kraus, Marine Maintenance Managers, for the extremely fast and efficient service this past weekend. 🔥🔥🔥Who works on Thanksgiving weekend?? Met Mike a few times over the year, and bumped into him last week, and we started talking boats over a beer. Come to find out he is Suzuki certified🔥🔥😃 Connor picked the vessel up, and Marine Maintenance Managers with head mechanic Richard Aristigueta performed a full service, and had it back by dinner time!! Thank you guys!! A couple of our Tournament Chairs, Jason Edinger and Mark Reuwer just happened to be in my driveway having some beers🍻🍺!! And just like that, firm hand shake with Mike, and Marine Maintenance Managers picked up two more clients that need some engine work/maintenance!!👊👊
Mike, you and your crew rock!!!! Its all about quality service, communication, and face to face contact!!!

By the way Marine Maintenance Managers did we mention we are looking for a Marine Service Sponsor for the Offshore Anglers of Pompano Beach Fishing Club!!!😂😂🤣

Thank you Mark DiDario and Christian Wallace Johannsen for the intro a while back!!

September 13, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Relief Flotilla

Thank you to all the members of Offshore Anglers of Pompano Beach, Big Dog Tackle, Tuppen’s Marine, Sands Harbor Resort and Marina, Hooker Electric Fishing Reel, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue, Sea Tow, OAPB Fishing Foundation , and thank you to all the donations from everyone across the country. Keep the donations coming, because the Islands of the Bahamas will need a lot more help. Bahamas Press Spread the word! We are here to help!!!! Freeport, Bahamas we will be bringing more support!!

FishAngler – Explore. Catch. Connect ACR Artex @Sea Tow South Florida Sun Sentinel WPLG Local 10 Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Pompano Beach, Florida

July 7, 2019July 8, 2019

Slow Pitch Jigging Seminar

Join us for our July club meeting with guest speaker JohnnyJigs.com (John Steadham) on July 15th at 7pm Sands Harbor Resort and Marina, North Dock. John Steadham will be covering topics, but not limited, to the difference between slow pitch jigging and high speed jigging, rod selection, reel selection, line, leader, jigs, Jig Selection, assist hooks, depths and the fishery, technique, and personal experience to help OAPB members increase their hookup ratio. This is the perfect time to brush up or gain some solid skills in slow pitch jigging with JohnnyJigs.com.

Make sure you come in prepared with any questions about slow jigging that you would like answered. Don’t forget to visit their website at : https://johnnyjigs.com/

July 2, 2019

2019 OAPB Annual Bimini Trip

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018

SAILFISH-APRIL SPECIES

SAILFISH: Istiophorus platypterus

Appearance:

Dark blue back, brownish-blue sides, fading to a silvery-white belly
First dorsal fin is greatly enlarged and sail-like, has black spots, squared off in front and is highest in the middle
Pelvic fins are extremely long and narrow
Upper jaw elongated into a spear shape
Scales imbedded with blunt ends
Lateral line curves over the pectoral fin

Similar Species: White marlin, K. albida; and juvenile blue marlin, M. nigricans (both lack the large sail-like dorsal fin of sailfish)

Size: Up to 11 feet (220 pounds)

Habitat:

Offshore waters

Behavior:

Sailfish are a rapidly growing species; they reach 4-5 feet in one year. They feed aggressively on small fish and squid. Off southeast Florida, sailfish move inshore to shallow water and spawn near the surface in summer. Females swim slowly with their dorsal fins above water, accompanied by one or more males when spawning.

Additional Information

State Record: 126 lb, caught near Big Pine Key

Fishing Tips and Facts: Blue runners, pinfish, mullet, scads, ballyhoo and squid attract cruising sailfish. Sailfish are known for their fast runs, acrobatic jumps and head-shaking attempts to throw a hook. Sailfish tire easily and should be revived after a long fight to ensure their survival. Most anglers release these fish.

The sailfish is Florida’s state saltwater fish. Its name originates from the greatly enlarged first dorsal fin that runs almost the length of its back and is covered with spots.

Sailfish is OAPB’s April species for the annual tournament. Anglers will receive 200 points for each sailfish submitted. April’s wristband must be in each sailfish submittal (Neon Green)