Calendar

Calendar of Meetings & Activities

The ENGLEWOOD FISHING CLUB general membership meeting is held on the second Thursday of every month. Meetings start with a brief business meeting followed by local and regional guides and other experts presenting seminars on how, where and when to fish, plus a wide range of fishing and boating related subjects. Most meetings are free and open to the public.

General Membership Meetings:
Time:     6:30pm     Place:     Bay Hartbor Ford ,1908 S. McCall Road, Englewood, FL 34223    Directions: Bay Harbor Ford is on the north side of McCall Rd.(route #776), just east of the intersection with Placida Rd.(route #775)

Board of Directors Meetings:
Board of Directors usually meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Time and place may "float" at the discretion of the board. Meetings are open to the membership.

 2011 Meeting & Speaker Calendar

January 13
General Membership Meeting
 Speaker: Capt. Mike Zgrabik
Winter Techniques for  Redfish & Kayak fishing 

February 10
General Membership Meeting
Speaker: Capt. Joe Le Clair
"Fly & light  tackle  techniques"

March 10
General  Membership Meeting
Speakers:  Gary Ingman &  Ernie Fred
 "Boat & Engine  maintenance"

March 17
Boat fishing Day
Details at Mar 10 Regular Meeting
Sign Up:  Ric Curcio  941-497-7890
Bob Nordstrom  941-412-0017

March 26 - Saturday
Don Pedro Picnic  10:00am - 2:00pm
Reservations  required for Picnic & Ferry

April  2 - Saturday
Spring Fishing Tournament
Details  to be advised at the March 10 General Meeting.
Summary is posted on the Forum

April 9 - Saturday
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Fishing Day
Details to be advised at March 10 General Membership Meeting

April 14
General Membership Meeting
Speaker:  Capt. Jay Withers
"Tarpon Tactics"

April 16 - Saturday
Spring Tournament  Awards & Bar-B-Que
Details to be advised
 
May 12 
General Membership Meeting
Speaker: Capt. Chris O'Neil
"Tarpon Beach Fishing"

Thur. May 19
Beach Fishing Day  08:00am - Noon
Beach fishing at Middle Beach, Manasota Key
Sign up at May 12 regular  meeting.
Coordinator: Dick Kern  941-473-8577

June 9
General Membership Meeting
Speaker: Robert Lugiewicz, Fishin Franks
"Harbor & Gulf Shark Fishing"

Fri. June 17
Boat Fishing Day  7:30am - 1:00pm
Boat fishing for Sharks in Charlotte Harbor
SHARK FISHING TRIP CANCELLED
Coordinator  Bob Nordstrom  941-412-0017

July 14
General Membership Meeting
Speaker: Capt. Josh Greer,  XXL  Sportfishing Charters
Inshore fishing for Snapper, Cobia & Permit.

Fri. July 22
Boat Fishing Day
Gulf fishing for  Snspper & Grouper. 
BOAT FISHING TRIP CANCELLED
Coordinator  Bob Nordstrom   941-412-0017

August 11
General Membership Meeting
Speaker: Capt. Andrew Medina
www.Floridalighttacklecharters.com
Subject:  To be advised

Sept 8
General Membership Meeting
Speaker: Capt Todd Gilbert
www.firstclasscharterfishing.com
Subject:  Tips for Fall Fishing

October 13
General Membership Meeting
Speaker: Capt. Steve Gibson
Subject: Kayaking to more & bigger fish

Sat. Oct. 15
Fall  "Team" Tournament - Sat. Oct 15.
Fishing:  7:30am to 4:30pm.
Sign-up at Sept & Oct Membership Meeting.
Captains Meeting:  Fri. Oct 14.
See "Activities/Events" page for full details 

Sat. Oct. 22
Fall Tournament - Awards and Bar-B-Que
  

November 10
General Membership Meeting
Speaker Capt. Mike Myers
Reel Shark Charters
Subject: Sucessful Inshore Fishing 


  December 6 - Tuesday
Annual Christmas Party
Location:  Rotonda Hills Golf Club  6:30pm
3 course dinner & Hors d"oeuvers  $30.00 each
Space is limited , and this is a very popular event.
RSVP & Payment required by Dec. 1.
See Newsletter for full details
 
December 8
General Membership Meeting
Speaker Capt. Tony Petreella
Tactics & Tricks of a Professional Fishing Guide. 


* COMING ATTRACTIONS IN 2012 *

January 10 Meeting - Capt Kevin Deiter
Feeding Frenzy Sportsfishing Academy

Thur. January 19 Fishing Day - Trout
Fish 7:30 - 12:45  Lunch 1:15 @ Gasparilla Grill

February 9 Meeting - Capt. Ralph Allen
Kingfisher Fleet  Punta Gorda

Sat. February 18 - Fishing "El Cheepo Sheepo"
Fish 7:30 - 12:45  Lunch 1:15 @ Gasparilla Grill

March 8 Meeting - Capt Cayle Wills
Badfish Charters - Subject TBA

April 12 Meeting - Capt. Ken Taylor 
Beach Snooker Charters 
Subject: Spring Fishing from Beach & Piers