First of all, let me thank those that went to the Club meeting last Thursday.  It was very well attended.  I hope those that went enjoyed the excellent presentation by Captain Tim Disano from Tideline Charters.  Those that didn’t go missed something.  Missing a meeting is missing an opportunity for learning from those that have knowledge that perhaps you don’t.  It is an excellent way to become more skilled and to potentially catch more fish.  Please take the time to attend a meeting.  I promise you it’s worth it.

Secondly, let me thank those that came early and helped set up, and stayed after the meeting and helped break down.  Hopefully we will be back in the Pink Palace next month and all the extra effort won’t be required.  But, we’ll keep you informed as we are appraised of the situation.

The Club is now up to 107 members on the roster.  Seven new members joined this month.  A special welcome to all the new members. Poke around on this website and get familiar with what we offer and get yourself enrolled in the Fishing Tournament.  Also consider going on to Facebook and sign up for the Sea Trail Fishing Club group.  Just go to Facebook, search for the Sea Trail Fishing group, and follow the prompts.  Email and Facebook is a primary means by which the Board of Directors communicates with the Club.  Getting signed up means that you may, for example, see posts from time to time of people that are looking to go out on charters and need people to join them.

The guest speaker for next month will be Amber White.  She is the owner of the Mad Kingz Tackle Shop.  A new location just opened in Ocean Isle Beach.  

The guest speaker for July is already locked in.  I won’t tell you who it is at this point.  But I will tell you that it is something different, and that it will be good.  You won’t want to miss it.

As of today, the Island Seafood Company is offering a 5% discount on purchases to members in good standing of the Sea Trail Fishing Club.  If you are a member in good standing, you will have a membership card that expires on 12/31/23.  If you are not a member in good standing, either see me directly or send me a check to cover your dues.  Thank you to the owner, Richard Craft, for his generous support.  If you are unfamiliar with the business, make it a point to stop by.  The owner works hard to ensure a very good selection of fresh and local fish, plus a good selection of shrimp and a whole lot more.  

And finally, Gary Massey, the owner of the Sunset Beach Pier with his wife Teresa (both of whom are Club members, by the way) posted on Facebook today that several people caught their limit of speckled trout on the Pier today.  That is really good news for the upcoming Pier event on June 10.  Get your float rigs ready!  If you are a member in good standing, you could be in for a real treat on that day!

Let’s go fishing!

Alan