A Combined Sea Trail Fishing Club / Sea Coast Angler Club Event

This is a Learning Opportunity event for those of us with little or no experience to learn from those that do have both experience and local knowledge of the beaches near Ft. Fisher! After the event, there will be ample opportunities to visit the Museum at Ft. Fisher and the North Carolina Aquarium.

Here are the details:

When: Wednesday, June 26^th, 2024

Where: Meet at the Southport-Ft. Fisher Ferry at 7:00 AM

Itinerary:   7:00 to 7:30 AM – Drive on to the Ferry and enjoy the 20-minute scenic ride along the Cape Fear River to the Ferry Parking lot. Cost: $14/vehicle roundtrip.

                7:30 to 10:30 AM – Walk about 100 yards to the beach and set up anywhere along the beach to fish the surf. Bob White and other knowledgeable anglers will be there to help with equipment and gear questions and set ups. (Details to follow).

                10:30 to ???? – You are on your own to visit the Museum at Ft. Fisher and the North Carolina-Ft. Fisher Aquarium. This is a fun outing so feel free to bring along a friend or spouse! Cost: Aquarium: $12-$13; Military Museum: Free.

Bob White, who is a member of both the Sea Trail Fishing Club and Sea Coast Anglers passed around a list at Thursday’s meeting for those that would like to go. If you are interested in this event, please send Bob an email at: cuelathe@aol.com.

Alan Trojan will be happy to arrange a group discount for those members that may want to visit the Aquarium.  Contact Alan at: alantrojan7@gmail.com.

Additional Information: In a short telephone conversation, Bob provided a few of the more basic tips on equipment needs. To share these tips, please visit my next blog at https://seatrailfishing.com.

While kayak fishing is not for everyone, it is a great way to get on the water and get closer to nature. There are also some tips that can make the adventure more successful and safer. Check out the latest article in the June issue of Carolina Sportsman.

ATTENTION Sea Trail Fishing Club [STFC] Members!

The Speckled Trout Pier Event has been rescheduled to JUNE 8th because the trout are running!

The event will run from 6 AM to 3 PM. Please check in with Alan Trojan on arrival. Volunteers are needed to help members unfamiliar with equipment setup for float fishing.

STFC members who show up to fish may present their valid Membership Cards at the grill for either a free breakfast or lunch entree (Choose one) and a non-alcoholic beverage. 

If you want to enter your catch in the Club’s Annual Fishing Tournament you must have signed up and paid your entry fee no later than June 5^th.  Entry forms and instructions are available on the website.

While they last, live shrimp will be provided.  CAUTION! Do not place your hands in the live shrimp well! Use only the net provided!

On May 7th Alan Trojan and I went on the Lake Murray Striper trip with Rod Bending Guide Service out of Columbia, SC. We caught a total of 12 stripers, 6 were keepers over 21in. with the largest being 25 and 1/2 in. 4 of the 6 throwbacks were between 20 and 21 in. The trip was 5 hours long and the boat would comfortably hold 4 anglers. I would highly recommend this trip especially during June – August when the lake has a 5 fish limit per angler with no size limit on the fish. On May 14th a group of 3 anglers went out on a 4-hour morning trip with Tail Finders Charter out of Cherry Grove. Captain Cody had us on Red Drum within 5 minutes of leaving the dock. We caught 3 red drum, 2 slot fish and 1 over within the first hour. We then finished up the day drift flounder fishing. Final total 9 flounder caught, four keepers with the largest measuring out at 23 in. I will go with Captain Cody again.

First, Thanks to all of the 98 Sea Trail Fishing Club Members who voted for the recent By-Law changes. The is more than 74% of the membership enrolled at the time of the voting! Awesome!

The initiative to change the date of the Annual Meeting from November to January was passed by a margin of 93 YES votes : 2 NO votes : 3 Abstentions

This change was suggested by several members that experienced a conflict with the Fall deer hunting season. The change will also help synchronize the end of the Annual Fishing Tournament so that awards and prizes can be presented during the Annual Meeting.

The initiative to add two At-Large Board Members was passed by a margin of 94 YES votes : 1 NO vote : 3 Abstentions.

This change will provide better representation on the Board of Directors and provide a better distribution of leadership responsibilities for a club that has grown to almost 150 members in a little over three years and continues to strive to provide more services to its members and to the community.

Thanks to all who have made this possible!

Another STFC tourney is complete! A fun day on the pier, lots of laughs and comraderie shared by 30+ members. A shout out to the Sunset Beach Pier for allowing us to have this tourney!!

Although the bite was tough, the highlight was two big bluefish (29.75” and 30”) caught by Mike Griffin.

Congrats to the following winners…Spanish Mackerel:

1st place – Dwain Benton $125

2nd place – David Cannon $75

Bluefish:

1st Place – Mike Griffin $125

2nd place – Dwain Benton $75

We’ll be working on the timing of our next tourney – a speckled trout pier tourney in June. Watch your email and this Facebook page for updates!