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I am proud to report that the 2024 OAPB Kid’s Day of Fishing was a success! We spent the morning of July 13 aboard Fish City Pride drift boat right out front of the Hillsboro Inlet. We had 7 volunteers from OAPB assisting the group of participants baiting hooks, working the reels, and helping the kids bring fish on the boat. We also took time to educate the group on FWC regulations for the different species of fish, and which ones would need to go back in the water.  It is important they understand how to fish safely and also sustainably. Many from the group were nervous and apprehensive at first, but they quickly warmed up and started enjoying themselves.  It was so cool to see them get excited when they got a fish on the line, and getting comfortable holding the fish and posing for pictures. After a 4-hour experience on the boat, we took the group back to have their fish fileted.  They were excited about taking their catches home to cook that evening. Once we were done, we walked across the street to the Hillsboro Inlet Park where another group of volunteers were set up for lunch donated by a local McDonalds. After lunch, we were excited to give the group their very own rod and reel combo, compliments of Shimano, and a “swag bag” filled with other fun fishing gear and cool stuff from our generous sponsors. I had several of the kids and young adults ask me when we could do this again.  I asked if they enjoyed the day and received a resounding “YES!” from the group.  It was such a heart-warming feeling knowing we could give this group a fun and educational day that they will always remember. We appreciate the partnership with FLITE Center of Boward County for helping make this day a reality for these well-deserving young people. A big thank you to the following companies and people for your generous donations: Shimano for the rod and reel combo – the kids are excited to keep practicing their new hobby! McDonalds – delicious lunch Fish City Pride – discounted private charter boat And to the following companies for donating items to the swag bag: Kraken Yacht Wraps Big Dog Tackle Fish Angler Loucks Engineering ASI – Aeronautical Systems Inc Sugared & Iced Florida OpenText Cybersecurity Transformation through Conversations Holly B Hunt Pelagic Jenni Galludett – Keller Williams Sea Tow of Fort Lauderdale Please be sure to patronize these companies and small businesses when you get the chance! And a special shout out to our OAPB members who volunteered on the boat: Shaughn Miller, OAPB President Mike Leach Gina Ceccolini Brent Miller Mike Cleary, Fish Angler Matt Gonzalez Brian Vieau Holly Hunt, Event Organizer And for the lunch set-up volunteers: Mike Preston Carolyn Stash Muriel Smith It was truly a group effort to make this day a reality, and I am thankful for all who donated their time and money to the OAPB Fishing Foundation. Looking forward to making this an annual event! Best, Holly B. Hunt Kid’s Day Fishing Chair

  CAPT. CHARLIE JOHNSON~GOODTIME CHARLIE CHARTERS “Swordfish Bait rigging seminar Monday, July 15 ,7 pm at Sands Harbor resort and Marina bar sponsored by OAPB fishing club and Big Dog Tackle Everybody welcome to join, come on out for for a great time with great people with common interests and learn about OAPB and what they do for the community. I’ll be rigging, Mahi bellies, Bonita bellies and Squid tentacles. Baits will be raffled off at the end! I’ll be there early and will stay late if anyone has any questions regarding Daytime Swordfishing ! Anyone who knows me knows this is truly a passion for me and I love sharing what knowledge I have gained over the years. Look forward to seeing everyone there!”   Capt. Charlie Johnson is one of the best in the area, and you will gain some serious knowledge on rigging the baits that will put the beast in the boat!!!   See everyone North Dock, Sands Harbor Resort and Marina, Monday night 7pm.  

We are all meeting at Pavilion #3 11am. The Wyld Heart Foundation is bringing our community together to clean up our beaches. Click on this link to get to know what they are all about https://www.wyldheartfoundation.com/our-services. Its these events that truly make an impact on our community, waterways, and fisheries in general. They will have raffles, BBQ, Vendors and prizes. Who doesn’t like prizes?? OAPB Fishing Foundation will have some beverages for eveyone too, just look for the big white Yeti with the OAPB Logo. Gather the family together, and prepare for a fun day cleaning up our local Pompano Beaches!!!

The OAPB Fishing Club King Mackerel Tournament is going down on March 2nd. South Florida is known for the large Kings up and down the coast. Offshore Anglers of Pompano beach (OAPB) hosts multiple tournaments over the year to bring our members together. We will have an awesome raffle of fishing products from our OAPB Sponsors to raise funds for our Kids Day Fishing aboard Fish City Pride.   Visit our page at Kids Day Fishing See everyone at the scales at Sands Harbor Resort and Marina 4pm, March 2nd.  

Benny’s Fishing Charters Captain Benny Scoca will be in for our January meeting to discuss Wahoo Fishing out of Hillsboro Inlet. Capt. Benny will be providing tips and tricks to help our members put that Wahoo in the boat. Topics to be covered are tackle, bait, trolling, live bait, sea conditions, moon phases, and depths to fish. We look forward to a great seminar from Capt. Benny and crew. See you all at Sands Harbor Resort and Marina 7pm, January 15th