FHFC BEACON ARTICLE for MARCH 2007
A large school of anxious members and guests entered our Community Center
on Wednesday night, February 7th to listen to Donald Willis Jr. speak
on the new gear and tackle that is available at his establishment, Coastal
Marine Fabrication. Upon completion he followed up his Q & A session with his
views on the saltwater fishing license as well as the Coastal Conservation
Association [ CCA ]. He was kind enough to leave most of what he brought for our
attendees in the 50-50 raffle held at the end of our meeting.
Ron Zielinski reported that the Eastern Carolina Fishing Club will host a
Red Drum fishing tournament on Saturday, August 25th. This will be a
contest between our members and their anglers as to who has the best angling
skills that particular day. Jerry Manfredi of our Club will work with Ron in
planning this event. A sign-up sheet will be available for us at our next
meeting. A meeting was held on February 15th to establish the ground
rules for our hosting a fishing tournament with Big Brothers Big Sisters [ BBBS
]of Southeastern North Carolina. We will hold an auction to raise funds for this
event which will probably be held on Saturday June 9th. That
particular date falls within the celebration of National Take a Kid Fishing
weekend across the country. Anyone interested in participating should contact
either Dan Thallman, Elmer Stenzel or Bob Bruggeworth.
A few reminders: Those who
wish to have their boats inspected by the Coast Guard Aux. should contact either
Jim Phillips or George Maravelas. Your NC fuel tax refunds can be done on-line
this year as well as filing state form: Fuel Used Off-Highway Gas-1201. Salt
water fishing licenses are required for Coastal waters this year which includes
the Neuse, as far west as the Bridgeton RR bridge. These licenses cost $15 per
year for those under the age of 65. Once 65 you can get a lifetime license for
the same $15 or buy a combined salt/freshwater license for $30. Our August
meeting has been moved to Thursday, August 2nd. as the POA needs our
room on Wednesday the 1st. For those of you who are interested our new web site
address is //pages.suddenlink.net/fhfc/
Our speaker for March will be the North West Creek Dock Master, Bud
Ellis. He will be speaking to us about rigging techniques, boating safety and
some navigation tips. Our 50-50 raffle was won by new member, Ray Harrison.
Bob Bruggeworth