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International
Game Fish Association
HOT News from the
IGFA
By Pete Johnson,
Johnson Communications &endash; IGFA PR
Counsel
IGFA expands education for
Junior Anglers
The IGFA is
expanding its Junior Angler Program with more fun
and educational fishing clinics and events reaching
out to more youngsters in more areas of the
world.
With the
re-allocation of resources for expanded clinics and
other outreach events, the IGFA will be phasing out
its Junior Angler tournaments including the
Mercury/IGFA Junior Angler World Championship after
this summer's fifth annual event.
"The Junior Angler
World Championship has been a great success," said
IGFA coordinator Peter Gaube, "but in the last five
years, we've witnessed the positive influence and
potential of the IGFA Junior Angler Program through
educational programs and clinics."
During 2005 the
IGFA, with Chevrolet as a title sponsor, held a
series of free clinics throughout the state of
Florida and found it reached more eager young
anglers ages 16 and under along with their parents.
"The kid's clinics
were a great outlet for families to bond and share
time together in the enjoyment of the outdoors,"
said Gaube.
From those efforts
the IGFA has developed a plan to allow the Junior
Angler Program to reach more young anglers
globally.
"Starting this year
the plan includes a series of fishing clinics
hosted at various events and in conjunction with
adult tournaments worldwide giving us an
opportunity to interact with more youngsters and
families," said Gaube.
"Depending on the
event the IGFA Education staff will be teaching
casting, knot tying, ethics, regulations, the right
kind of equipment to use, what's harmful to the
fish, biology, catch-and-release and
more.
"Along with some
tremendous sponsors the focus on the positive new
growth and direction will provide more
opportunities for more youngsters," added Gaube.
For additional
information about the Junior Angler Program, please
contact Peter Gaube at 954-924-4247 or via e-mail
at pgaube@igfa.org or Dawn Walker at 954-924-4335
or dwalker@igfa.org.
AFTCO and IGFA
Conservation Awards presented
One of the
highlights of the 23rd annual IGFA Auction &
Banquet at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida,
U.S.A., was the presentation of numerous
conservation awards.
The Gil Keech Heavy
Tackle Award established in 1998, by the Ocean City
(Md.) Light Tackle Club was presented to Captain
Peter B. Wright.
The Bob Herder
Light Tackle Award started in 2005 also by the
OCLTC and the IGFA, was presented to Michael
Levitt.
The AFTCO Tag/Flag
Conservation Awards were presented to tournament
angler winners and captains for tagging the most
fish of each category. The anglers included Sam
Jennings (blue marlin), Bob DeGabreille (white
marlin), Jules Boudreau (tuna) and Susan Royal
(swordfish). DeGabreille was named Angler of the
Year. The top captains included Mike Lemon (blue
marlin), Bubba Carter (white marlin), Ray Rosher
(sailfish), Gary Cannell (tuna) and Burt Moss
(swordfish). Carter was awarded Captain of the
Year.
Additional IGFA
Conservation Awards were presented to honor those
who have made significant and outstanding
contributions to the cause of conservation in the
freshwater, saltwater and fly fishing
communities.
They included the
Coastal Conservation Association for significant
multi-tier work in such areas as establishing net
bans and the recovery of numerous species of fish;
to Dr. John Graves, Virginia Institute of Marine
Science for his research on tuna and billfish
issues, and to Esteban Graupera Monar, IGFA
Representative in Palma de Mallorca, Spain for
bringing about the First Mediterranean Congress of
Salt Water Recreational Angling, in 2006.
(photo caption):
Pictured from left to right are AFTCO Tag/Flag
Award winners John Jennings, Jules Boudreau, Bob
DeGabrielle, Capt. Burt Moss, Capt. Gary Cannell,
Capt. Bubba Carter and Capt. Ray Rosher. IGFA
President Rob Kramer, and Bill Shedd, IGFA Trustee
and President of AFTCO are in the
background.
California's Paxson
Offield named to IGFA Board of
Trustees
Paxson H. Offield,
a gentleman long known for his work in conservation
on many fronts, especially along the Pacific coast,
has been named to the International Game Fish
Association's (IGFA) Board of Trustees.
Offield, of Avalon,
California, is chairman of the board of the Santa
Catalina Island Company, a family owned corporation
involved in the stewardship of developable lands in
Catalina Island. He's also a benefactor member of
the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy and was its
first chairman of the board.
A graduate from the
University of Denver in 1975 with a degree in
economics, he taught at the Catalina Island School
from 1976-78, before being asked by his family to
join the century old Santa Catalina Island Company.
Formed in 1894 the company has been guided by the
Wrigley and Offield families since 1919.
A dedicated
conservationist, Offield is the past chairman and
current board member of The Billfish Foundation, a
non-profit organization dedicated to the
conservation and enhancement of billfish
populations worldwide through scientific research,
education and advocacy. He is the former chairman
and current board member of The Peregrine Fund, a
worldwide organization dedicated to preserving
birds of prey.
Last October,
Offield received the Commendador Award from the
President of Panama for work through the Peregrine
Fund on the reintroduction of the Harpy Eagle, the
national bird of Panama. He was also awarded the
2006 Conservation Medal from the Zoological Society
of San Diego this past December.
Paxson is also
chairman of the Catalina Seabass Fund, dedicated to
the restoration of seabass and other fisheries in
Southern California waters, a past president of the
Avalon Tuna Club, the world's oldest sportfishing
club and board member of the Center for the
Reproduction of Endangered Species of the San Diego
Zoological Society. He's also been involved in
developing satellite tags for tagging billfish in
Pacific waters for several years, to track
migration and other data on billfish. Offield is
the chairman of the Offield Center for Billfish
Studies, under the auspices of the Marine
Conservation Science Institute (MCSI), of which he
is a founding board member. Offield is also a
director of the Wrigley Institute for Environmental
Studies at USC and has endowed the Paxson H.
Offield Professor of Fishery Population Ecology now
held by Dennis Hedgecock at USC.
He has three Tuna
Club record fish using three thread linen and 8 lb.
Dacron and has been recognized twice as the club's
angler of the year. He participates when he can at
the International Masters Angling Tournament in
Cancun.
"I'm thrilled and
honored to be named to the IGFA's Board of
Trustees," said Offield. "The Pacific coast,
particularly California, has many fine IGFA
representatives and members, many who I have known
as friends for several decades from both my work
and recreational fishing."
"Paxson is a great
addition to the IGFA board of trustees," said IGFA
President Rob Kramer. "His efforts along the
Pacific coast as not only a conservationist and
sportsman but as a steward of both land and sea are
well recognized. His expertise in pelagic and
billfish fisheries will be a big asset to our work
at the IGFA."
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The IGFA Inshore
World Championship adds fifth continent
The number of
qualifying tournaments continues to expand with the
IGFA Inshore World Championship adding a fifth
continent to its growing list of IGFA sanctioned
fly and light tackle events for the 2008
championship.
Europe is now in
the global mix as the long involved Redbone
tournament series will host the newest IGFA IWC
qualifier with the A.C.A. Red Dragon Redbone in
Wales, United Kingdom, June 12-14 fishing for
Atlantic salmon, German brown and rainbow
trout.
"Besides the
tournaments here in North America which includes
events in the U.S., Canada, the Bahamas, Costa Rica
and Mexico, we also have qualifying tournaments in
Uganda, Africa; the Northern Territory of Australia
and Brazil, South America," said IGFA IWC
tournament coordinator Denise Hartman. "And each
week we continue to receive interest from
tournament directors wanting to become an IGFA
sanctioned qualifying event. It's a prestigious
element to their tournament for the winners to
receive invitations to this world class
competition."
For the seventh
straight year Islamorada, Florida, U.S.A., will be
the location for the three-day catch-and-release
championship event July 8 - 11.
Winners of over
50 IGFA qualifying tournaments held around the
globe in 2006 have been invited to compete in the
championship, unofficially called by many the
"super bowl" of light tackle and fly
fishing. From a drawing on the opening night,
the qualifiers will be paired with
a different premier Keys guide each
day fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit,
snook and redfish.
For the latest
details, go to the IGFA web site at www.igfa.org
and select the fishing tab on the home page and
click on "tournaments." For questions regarding the
IGFA IWC, contact tournament coordinator Ms.
Hartman at 954-927-2628 or
dhartman@igfa.org
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IGFA Adds Third
Series to Popular Offshore Fishing Classes
The new IGFA School
of Sport Fishing, launched this past fall by the
IGFA in association with Saltwater Professional
Consulting, has added, plus expanded with a third
series of seven classes this spring.
"We not only
continue to get great feedback and attendance for
our original series of topics (swordfishing, wrecks
& reefs, sailfish, dolphin & wahoo), but
saw interest in two new subjects," said IGFA
coordinator Peter Gaube.
"And because there
was so much information and interest in sailfishing
we have split that course into separate classes on
two nights. In addition we have added another hour
to each of the classes making it four-hours from
6:30 &endash; 10:30 p.m."
The new spring
seminar season for the IGFA School of Sportfishing
includes:
· March 13 &endash;
Building Blocks of Sportfishing
· March 27 &endash;
All About Bait
· April 10 --
Successful Swordfishing
· April 17 &endash;
Taking Advantage of Wrecks and Reefs
· April 24 --
Understanding Sailfish &endash; Part I
· May 1 &endash;
Dolphin and Wahoo Secrets
· May 8 --
Understanding Sailfish &endash; Part II
The classes, all
scheduled on Tuesday nights, are taught at the IGFA
Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum.
With a class size
limit of 20 anglers the School of Sport Fishing
offers a unique experience for anglers who want to
obtain the skills, information and techniques
necessary to maximize their overall success on the
water. Each course features hands-on instruction
where anglers have a chance to interact and learn
from fisherman who they would usually only see on
television or read about in fishing magazines.
"These anglers and
captains are not only some of the best fisherman in
each respective discipline, but are also willing
and able to share their knowledge with you," said
Gaube.
For more details
and to register, go to the IGFA web site at
www.igfa.org or contact Peter Gaube at 954-924-4247
or via e-mail at pgaube@igfa.org
New Pending World
Records
Each month the
International Game Fish Association highlights a
selection of documented fish catches made across
the globe submitted for world records. IGFA world
records coordinator Rebecca Reynolds provided the
following information on these recent submissions
of 10 potential records before the world records
committee.
Off the coast of
Golfito, Costa Rica, Roberta Arostegui, Coral
Gables, Fla., USA, landed a Pacific sierra mackerel
(Scomberomorus sierra) weighing 3.96 kg (8 lb 12
oz) in 12 minutes trolling live bait fishing with
08 kg (16 lb) line. She's hoping to best the
current women's line class record of 6 lb 13 oz
recorded March 10, 2006 in the same area. (Photo:
Pacific sierra mackerel - 07010010)
Another long
standing record of over 20 years may be broken by
Greg Amiel, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, who
landed a walleye (Sander vitreum) in five minutes
weighing 11 lb 0 oz. (4.98 kg) while trolling a
lure on 1 kg (2 lb) class line, in the Bay of
Quiente, Picton, Ontario, Canada. The current
record fish of 10 lb 6 oz was caught April 18, 1984
near Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. (Photo: walleye
&endash; 07010014)
In the junior boy's
small fry division, Kouta Miyazaki, 8, Fukuoka,
Japan, landed a Japanese seabass (Suzuki)
(Lateolabrax japonicus) in 20 minutes while
trolling Hakata Bay, Fukuoka, Japan. The fish
weighed 11 lb 7 oz (5.20 kg) and may beat the
current 10 lb 6 oz recorded November 25, 2004 in
the same waters. (Photo: Japanese seabass &endash;
07010019)
In South Africa,
Trevor Hansen, fishing his home waters of Jeffrey's
Bay, is hoping to fill a vacant line class record
after landing a meagre (Argyrosomus hololepidotus)
on 03 kg (6 lb ) line. After a 20 minute fight the
fish weighed in at 6.98 kg (15 lb 6 oz). (Photo:
meagre &endash; 07010021)
A potential
all-tackle record may be in store for New Zealand's
A. G. Hamilton, of Whangarei, who landed a 300 kg
(660 lb 6 oz) Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus
orientalis) in ninety minutes while fishing
Greymouth, New Zealand. The current record is 617
lb 4 oz caught September 10, 2005 at Hokitika
Trench, New Zealand. (Photo: Pacific bluefin tuna
&endash; 07010024)
Also from New
Zealand, six-year old Bailey McIntyre, of Kaes,
landed a tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) weighing
16.7 kg (36 lb 13 oz) in 20 minutes while fishing
Whangaroa, New Zealand. The young angler has
applied to fill a vacant male smallfry category.
(Photo: tope shark &endash; 07010025)
George Bogen, Los
Angeles, California, USA, may see his name added to
two new all-tackle records while fishing off Oahu,
Hawaii, USA. He first landed a Brigham's snapper
(Pristipomoides zonatus) weighing 1.22 kg (2 lb 11
oz) while drift fishing Koko Head. In addition
Bogen landed a marsh's snapper (Etelis marsh's)
weighing 1.36 kg (3 lb 0 oz) fishing Mauna Loa Bay.
(Photos: Brigham's snapper &endash; 07010029, and
marsh's snapper - 07010030)
Fishing on
Watchauge Pond in Charlestown, R.I., USA. Douglas
J. Colley of Pawcatuck, Connecticut, USA, landed a
chain pickerel (Esox Niger) in eight minutes using
02 kg (4 lb) class line. The current line class
record is 6 lb 8 oz caught in Milton, Del., March
1, 2004. (Photo: chain pickerel &endash;
07010031)
While bottom
fishing the waters off Atlantic City, New Jersey,
USA, Cindy Meloy, of nearby Egg Harbor Township,
N.J. landed a tautog (Tautoga onitis) weighing 7.31
kg (16 lb 2 oz) on 10 kg (20 lb) line class in
three minutes. The current women's 20 lb line class
record is 12 lb 12 oz caught October 21, 1985.
(Photo: tautog &endash; 07010032)
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IGFA voices
opposition to halibut decision for recreational
fishermen
The IGFA has issued
a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce in
opposition to the International Halibut
Commission's (IPHC) decision to impose a one
halibut bag limit on the recreational halibut
charter fleet.
In a February
letter sent to Commerce Secretary Carlos M.
Gutierrez, IGFA Conservation Director Jason
Schratwieser said the IGFA is very concerned over
the IPHC's decision to impose a single halibut bag
limit on the recreational halibut charter fleet.
Schratwieser said
there are several reasons why we do not support the
IPHC's decision.
"First and
foremost, the current allocation between the
commercial and recreational sectors is far from
equitable. The commercial halibut fishery,
including by-catch and undersized waste, currently
harvests nearly 80 million pounds of halibut
annually. In contrast, the recreational harvest is
approximately 9 million pounds, or roughly 40% of
commercial by-catch and undersize waste alone.
Furthermore, the role of regional fisheries
management organizations, such as the IPHC, is to
issue quotas to participating countries, not to
define allocation between user groups.
"Halibut allocation
issues in the United States should be under the
purview of the North Pacific Fishery Management
Council."
He said there is no
biological data that suggests that halibut are
either over fished or undergoing over fishing,
especially from the recreational charter boat
fishery.
"Halibut is one of
the most important recreational stocks in Alaska
and also a major component to the Alaskan economy."
continued Schratwieser. "This fishery deserves
better management and we urged the Department of
Commerce to develop a fishery management plan for
it that would make the halibut fishery pursuant to
National Standards dictated in the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and also
provide equitable allocation between recreational
and commercial fisheries."
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"Deal or No Deal"
for Hall of Famer Martin
IGFA Fishing Hall
of Famer and retired bass pro Roland Martin was a
surprise guest on the NBC game show Deal or No Deal
recently. He was on the set of the popular prime
time show trying to entice one of his fans to "take
the deal," worth more than $100,000 to the
contestant. It included cash, a boat and a fishing
trip on Florida's Lake Okeechobee with the
legendary angler, but the contestant turned it
down.
According to The
Outdoor Wire, Martin said "it was a great
experience. They flew me out to Hollywood to tape
the show. The guy evidently had mentioned that he
loved to fish and I was one of his bass-fishing
heroes. He didn't know I was going to be one of the
prizes. He almost took the deal, but it was still
early in the game. It was cool being part of the
show and then going backstage and meeting
everybody."
Taped in November,
Martin was under a gag order until the show
aired.
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Hall of Fame and
Museum featured in N. Y. City winter promotion
New Yorkers got a
sample of what it's like to fight a fish and more
awareness of the IGFA as the association assisted
the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention &
Visitors Bureau with a promotion in Union Square in
downtown New York City recently.
The theme of the
weeklong January promotion was "New Yorkers live in
212…and play in 954." Inside New Yorkers were
able to sample a selection of warm weather
activities including a virtual fishing exhibit
courtesy of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame &
Museum.
"It brought a lot
of great attention to the Hall of Fame and Museum,"
said the IGFA's Joanie Tomlin, "and hopefully nets
us more New York visitors."
(photo caption):
Youngsters and adults got a chance to "fight a
fish" at the IGFA's virtual fishing exhibit during
a promotion in downtown New York City.
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Calendar of future
IGFA events
February 18, 2007
-- IGFA Certified Observer Program (COP) training
class, Miami Intl. Boat Show, Miami Convention
Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,
Fla. USA, at 9 a.m. -- The class trains and
certifies experienced anglers, boat captains and
crew members as observers for fishing tournaments
held around the world. The course includes species
Identification, IGFA saltwater fishing rules &
regulations, safety at sea and boating etiquette.
The IGFA COP applications are available at the IGFA
website www.igfa.org, and at the IGFA headquarters.
Pre-registration is required and the $150 fee
covers the cost of the training class, course
materials, and a one-year membership in the IGFA.
For additional information, please contact Michele
Sedge at 954-924-4317 email: MSedge@igfa.org. For
more information on the boat show please go to
www.miamiboatshow.com
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February 20, 2007
-- IGFA School of Sportfishing &endash; "Successful
Swordfishing" -- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame &
Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. -- 6:30 p.m.
&endash; 9:30 p.m. &endash; The second in a series
of four classes, the IGFA offers this unique
experience to anglers who want to obtain the
skills, information and techniques necessary to
maximize their overall success on the water. Not
your regular fishing seminars, each class is
limited to only 20 anglers, featuring hands-on
instruction letting students interact and learn
from some of the best anglers and captains sharing
knowledge in their respective discipline. The class
is taught by a recognized angling expert Josh Brown
of LMR Tackle with the assistance of Tony
DiGiulian, owner of Saltwater Professional
Consulting. Pre-registration is required. The cost
is $150 and the fee covers the cost of the training
class, course materials, and a one-year membership
in the IGFA. For more details check out the School
of Sportfishing on the IGFA web site www.igfa.org -
home page: "Latest News," or contact Peter Gaube at
954-924-4247 or via email: PGaube@igfa.org.
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March 3, 2007 --
IGFA Certified Observer Appreciation Dinner, IGFA
Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach,
Fla. USA. &endash; 6 -10 p.m. For certified
observers and guests. Please call and RSVP with
Michele Sedge by February 16, 2007 at
MSedge@igfa.org or 954-924-4317.
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March 6, 2007 --
IGFA School of Sportfishing "Understanding
Sailfish" -- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame &
Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. &endash; 6:30 p.m.
&endash; 9:30 p.m. &endash; The IGFA offers this
unique experience to anglers who want to obtain the
skills, information and techniques necessary to
maximize their overall success on the water. Not
your regular fishing seminars, each class is
limited to only 20 anglers, featuring hands-on
instruction letting students interact and learn
from some of the best anglers and captains sharing
knowledge in their respective discipline. This
class is taught by popular Miami captain Ray Rosher
with the assistance of Tony DiGiulian, owner of
Saltwater Professional Consulting. Pre-registration
is required. The cost is $150 per class and the fee
covers the cost of the training class, course
materials, and a one-year membership in the IGFA.
For more details check out the School of
Sportfishing on the IGFA web site www.igfa.org -
home page: "Latest News," or contact Peter Gaube at
954-924-4247 or via email: PGaube@igfa.org.
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March 13, 2007
&endash; IGFA School of Sportfishing "Building
Blocks of Sportfishing" -- IGFA Fishing Hall of
Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. &endash;
6:30 p.m. &endash; 10:30 p.m. &endash; The IGFA
offers this unique experience to anglers who want
to obtain the skills, information and techniques
necessary to maximize their overall success on the
water. Not your regular fishing seminars, each
class is limited to only 20 anglers, featuring
hands-on instruction letting students interact and
learn from some of the best anglers and captains
sharing knowledge in their respective discipline.
This class is taught by popular Miami captain Ray
Rosher with the assistance of Tony DiGiulian, owner
of Saltwater Professional Consulting.
Pre-registration is required. The cost is $150 per
class and the fee covers the cost of the training
class, course materials, and a one-year membership
in the IGFA. For more details check out the School
of Sportfishing on the IGFA web site www.igfa.org -
home page: "Latest News," or contact Peter Gaube at
954-924-4247 or via email: PGaube@igfa.org.
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March 17, 2007 --
IGFA Certified Observer Program (COP) training
class, Shore Line Yacht Club, Long Beach,
California, USA, -- 9 a.m. -&endash; The COP class
trains and certifies experienced anglers, boat
captains and crew members as observers for fishing
tournaments held around the world. The course
includes species Identification, IGFA saltwater
fishing rules & regulations, safety at sea and
boating etiquette. The IGFA COP applications are
available at the IGFA website www.igfa.org, and at
the IGFA headquarters. Pre-registration is required
and the $150 fee covers the cost of the training
class, course materials, and a one-year membership
in the IGFA. For additional information, please
contact Michele Sedge at 954-924-4317 email:
MSedge@igfa.org. For more on the Shore Line Yacht
Club go to their web site at
www.shorelineyachtclub.com
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March 20, 2007 --
IGFA School of Sportfishing &endash; "Taking
Advantage of Wrecks and Reefs" -- IGFA Fishing Hall
of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. --
6:30 p.m. &endash; 9:30 p.m. &endash;One in a
series of classes, the IGFA offers this unique
experience to anglers who want to obtain the
skills, information and techniques necessary to
maximize their overall success on the water. Not
your regular fishing seminars, each class is
limited to only 20 anglers, featuring hands-on
instruction letting students interact and learn
from some of the best anglers and captains sharing
their knowledge in their respective discipline.
This class is taught by popular South Florida
captain Bouncer Smith with the assistance of Tony
DiGiulian, owner of Saltwater Professional
Consulting. Pre-registration is required. The cost
is $150 per class and the fee covers the cost of
the training class, course materials, and a
one-year membership in the IGFA. For more details
check out the School of Sportfishing on the IGFA
web site www.igfa.org - home page: "Latest News,"
or contact Peter Gaube at 954-924-4247 or via
email: PGaube@igfa.org.
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March 24, 2007 --
IGFA Volunteer Appreciation Brunch IGFA Fishing
Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA.
&endash; 10 a.m. -12 p.m. For volunteers and
guests. Please call and RSVP with Jessica Arb by
February 16, 2007. jarb@igfa.org or
954-924-4340.
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March 27, 2007 --
IGFA School of Sportfishing &endash; "All About
Bait" -- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum,
Dania Beach, Fla. USA. -- 6:30 p.m. &endash; 10:30
p.m. &endash; The IGFA offers this unique
experience to anglers who want to obtain the
skills, information and techniques necessary to
maximize their overall success on the water. Not
your regular fishing seminars, each class is
limited to only 20 anglers, featuring hands-on
instruction letting students interact and learn
from some of the best anglers and captains sharing
knowledge in their respective discipline. The class
is taught by a recognized angling expert Josh Brown
of LMR Tackle with the assistance of Tony
DiGiulian, owner of Saltwater Professional
Consulting. Pre-registration is required. The cost
is $150 and the fee covers the cost of the training
class, course materials, and a one-year membership
in the IGFA. For more details check out the School
of Sportfishing on the IGFA web site www.igfa.org -
home page: "Latest News," or contact Peter Gaube at
954-924-4247 or via email:
PGaube@igfa.org.
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April 2 - 6, 2007
-- IGFA Junior Angler Spring Break Camp, IGFA
Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach,
Fla. USA. -- The IGFA is offering up to 40
youngsters from the ages of 8 to 13, a day camp
during the spring break featuring exciting aquatic
activities such as: daily fishing tournaments,
fishing techniques, wetlands exploration, shark
ecology, boat rides, and dissections. Children
registered for a full week will receive a
discounted rate and a Junior Angler membership.
Pre-registration is required. Registration is
available by calling the IGFA education department
at 954-924-4309 or email reservations@igfa.org.
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April 10, 2007 --
IGFA School of Sportfishing &endash; "Successful
Swordfishing" -- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame &
Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. -- 6:30 p.m.
&endash; 10:30 p.m. &endash; The IGFA offers this
unique experience to anglers who want to obtain the
skills, information and techniques necessary to
maximize their overall success on the water. Not
your regular fishing seminars, each class is
limited to only 20 anglers, featuring hands-on
instruction letting students interact and learn
from some of the best anglers and captains sharing
knowledge in their respective discipline. The class
is taught by a recognized angling expert Josh Brown
of LMR Tackle with the assistance of Tony
DiGiulian, owner of Saltwater Professional
Consulting. Pre-registration is required. The cost
is $150 and the fee covers the cost of the training
class, course materials, and a one-year membership
in the IGFA. For more details check out the School
of Sportfishing on the IGFA web site www.igfa.org -
home page: "Latest News," or contact Peter Gaube at
954-924-4247 or via email: PGaube@igfa.org.
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April 13, 2007 --
An Evening of Bluegrass, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
& Museum, Dania, FL. USA. -- Doors open at
7:00pm. Concert begins at 8:00pm. The IGFA will be
hosting an Evening of Bluegrass featuring the
Kruger Brothers and Larry Stephenson Band. Tickets
are $30 ($25 to IGFA members) and all proceeds will
benefit the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum.
For more details check out the IGFA website at
http://www.igfa.org/mue.asp or contact Jessica Arb
at 954-924-4340 or via email:
jarb@igfa.org.
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April 17, 2007 --
IGFA School of Sportfishing &endash; "Taking
Advantage of Wrecks and Reefs"-- IGFA Fishing Hall
of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. --
6:30 p.m. &endash; 10:30 p.m. &endash;One is a
series of classes his unique experience is offered
by the IGFA to anglers who want to obtain the
skills, information and techniques necessary to
maximize their overall success on the water. Not
your regular fishing seminars, each class is
limited to only 20 anglers, featuring hands-on
instruction letting students interact and learn
from some of the best anglers and captains sharing
their knowledge in their respective discipline.
This class is taught by popular South Florida
captain Bouncer Smith with the assistance of Tony
DiGiulian, owner of Saltwater Professional
Consulting. Pre-registration is required. The cost
is $150 per class and the fee covers the cost of
the training class, course materials, and a
one-year membership in the IGFA. For more details
check out the School of Sportfishing on the IGFA
web site www.igfa.org - home page: "Latest News,"
or contact Peter Gaube at 954-924-4247 or via
email: PGaube@igfa.org.
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April 21, 2007 --
Boaters Safety Course, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
& Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. &endash; 8:00
a.m. &endash; 4:00 p.m. This free all day course is
taught by the Law Enforcement division of the
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
and meets the mandatory boating safety education
requirements for the State of Florida. It's
comprised of a six chapter review and a final exam.
The class is limited to 16 people with advance
registration. For more information and to register,
please call Joanie Tomlin at the IGFA at
954-924-4312 or email her at jtomlin@igfa.org.
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April 24, 2007 --
IGFA School of Sportfishing "Understanding Sailfish
&endash; Part I" -- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame &
Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. &endash; 6:30 p.m.
&endash; 10:30 p.m. &endash; This unique experience
is offered by the IGFA to anglers who want to
obtain the skills, information and techniques
necessary to maximize their overall success on the
water. Not your regular fishing seminars, each
class is limited to only 20 anglers, featuring
hands-on instruction letting students interact and
learn from some of the best anglers and captains
sharing knowledge in their respective discipline.
This class is taught by popular Miami captain Ray
Rosher with the assistance of Tony DiGiulian, owner
of Saltwater Professional Consulting.
Pre-registration is required. The cost is $150 per
class and the fee covers the cost of the training
class, course materials, and a one-year membership
in the IGFA. For more details check out the School
of Sportfishing on the IGFA web site www.igfa.org -
home page: "Latest News," or contact Peter Gaube at
954-924-4247 or via email: PGaube@igfa.org.
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April 28, 2007 --
Fourth annual IGFA World Record Achievement Awards,
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania
Beach, Fla. USA. -- This celebration marks the 2006
records by men, women, juniors, professional
captains and tackle manufacturers. For reservations
and tickets for the ceremony please call Lesley
Arico at 954-924-4222 or via email LArico@igfa.org.
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May 1, 2007 -- IGFA
School of Sportfishing &endash; "Dolphin and Wahoo
Secrets" -- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum,
Dania Beach, Fla. USA. -- 6:30 p.m. &endash; 10:30
p.m. &endash; One in a series of classes, the IGFA
offers this unique experience to anglers who want
to obtain the skills, information and techniques
necessary to maximize their overall success on the
water. Not your regular fishing seminars, each
class is limited to only 20 anglers, featuring
hands-on instruction letting students interact and
learn from some of the best anglers and captains
sharing their knowledge in their respective
discipline. This class will be taught by recognized
expert angler Tony DiGiulian, owner of Saltwater
Professional Consulting. Pre-registration is
required. The cost is $150 per class and the fee
covers the cost of the training class, course
materials, and a one-year membership in the IGFA.
For more details check out the School of
Sportfishing on the IGFA web site www.igfa.org -
home page: "Latest News," or contact Peter Gaube at
954-924-4247 or via email: PGaube@igfa.org.
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May 8, 2007 -- IGFA
School of Sportfishing "Understanding Sailfish
&endash; Part II" -- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
& Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. &endash; 6:30
p.m. &endash; 10:30 p.m. &endash; The IGFA offers
this unique experience to anglers who want to
obtain the skills, information and techniques
necessary to maximize their overall success on the
water. Not your regular fishing seminars, each
class is limited to only 20 anglers, featuring
hands-on instruction letting students interact and
learn from some of the best anglers and captains
sharing knowledge in their respective discipline.
This class is taught by popular Miami captain Ray
Rosher with the assistance of Tony DiGiulian, owner
of Saltwater Professional Consulting.
Pre-registration is required. The cost is $150 per
class and the fee covers the cost of the training
class, course materials, and a one-year membership
in the IGFA. For more details check out the School
of Sportfishing on the IGFA web site www.igfa.org -
home page: "Latest News," or contact Peter Gaube at
954-924-4247 or via email: PGaube@igfa.org.
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May 20 &endash; 25,
2007 -- Eighth annual IGFA Offshore World
Championship, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico &endash;
International fishing's most prestigious billfish
tournament hosts more than 60 winning teams from
nearly 40 countries on six continents who have
qualified by winning one of 117 IGFA sanctioned
events held in 2006. This tournament is the largest
contingent of international teams to compete in a
single catch-and-release fishing tournament world
wide. Contact IGFA tournament coordinator Lesley
Arico at 954-924-4222 or larico@igfa.org or for
media information from IGFA PR counsel Pete
Johnson at 480-951-3654 or johnsoncom@aol.com
.
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June 4 - Aug 8,
2007 -- IGFA's nine weekly Summer Camps begin, IGFA
Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach,
Fla. USA &endash; This is the eighth year of the
IGFA's popular nine weekly camps held during the
summer break for children ages 8 to 13. Campers
will explore the aquatic environment and
participate in many fishing adventures and exciting
marine life activities. Each week-long camp session
is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before and after-care
is available from 8 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
Pre-registration is required. For more information,
go to the IGFA summer camp website at
www.igfa.org/summercamp.asp. There's a maximum of
45 children per week, so parents are encouraged to
reserve early. Registration is available by calling
the IGFA education department at 954-924-4309 or
via email at reservations@igfa.org.
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June 17 &endash;
19, 2007 -- Fifth annual Mercury/IGFA Junior Angler
World Championship Tournament, Key West, Fla., USA
-- This event hosts some 40 girls and boys, ages
five to 16, who have advanced to this all-release
championship by winning one of over 30 qualifying
fishing tournaments held in the U.S. and several
countries in 2006. Anglers ages five -10 compete in
the smallfry division; ages 11-16 in the junior
division. The youngsters caught and released 772
fish in the 2006 championship. Accompanied by a
parent and guided by local IGFA approved Florida
Keys captains, the young anglers fish in pairs with
another junior or small fry angler over two days
for a variety of 23 eligible five-to-25 point
species. Contact Peter Gaube, IGFA Junior Angler
coordinator 954-927-2628 or pgaube@igfa.org.
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July 8 &endash; 11,
2007 -- Seventh annual IGFA Inshore World
Championship, Islamorada, Fla., USA &endash; The
"super bowl" of light tackle and fly fishing where
the winners of over 50 IGFA qualifying
tournaments held on four continents in 2006 are
invited to compete in this three day
all-release championship. From a drawing the
qualifiers are paired with a different
premier Keys guide each day fishing
for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook
and redfish using fly or light tackle
equipment. Beginning in 2007 the four major award
categories will include: Grand Champion (the angler
who accumulates the most points for all five
targeted species); and first places in the fly,
artificial lure and bait casting divisions. There
are also trophies and merchandise for second and
third place divisional winners in the three
categories as well as the top three guides.
Contact: IWC tournament coordinator Denise Hartman
954-927-2628 or dhartman@igfa.org or for media
information from Pete Johnson, IGFA PR
counsel at 480-951-3654
or johnsoncom@aol.com
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July 21, 2007 --
Boaters Safety Course, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
& Museum, Dania Beach, Fla., USA. &endash; 8:00
a.m. &endash; 4:00 p.m. This free all day course is
taught by the Law Enforcement division of the
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
and meets the mandatory boating safety education
requirements for the State of Florida. It's
comprised of a six chapter review and a final exam.
The class is limited to 16 people with advance
registration. For more information and to register,
please call Joanie Tomlin at the IGFA at
954-924-4312 or email her at jtomlin@igfa.org.
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October 20, 2007 --
Boaters Safety Course, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
& Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. &endash; 8:00
a.m. &endash; 4:00 p.m. This free all day course is
taught by the Law Enforcement division of the
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
and meets the mandatory boating safety education
requirements for the State of Florida. It's
comprised of a six chapter review and a final exam.
The class size is limited to 16 people with advance
registration. For more information and to register,
please call Joanie Tomlin at the IGFA at
954-924-4312 or email her at
jtomlin@igfa.org
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